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| Developer(s) | 989 Studios |
| Publisher(s) | 989 Studios |
| Series | Twisted Metal (series) |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation |
| Release date | October 31, 1999 |
| Genre(s) | Vehicular combat |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Rating(s) | Teen |
Twisted Metal 4 is the fourth game in the Twisted Metal vehicular combat high selling series, released in 1999. A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual that creates Video games A developer may specialize in a certain video 989 Studios was a division of Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA that developed games for the PlayStation consoles and Windows Personal computers 989 Studios was a division of Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA that developed games for the PlayStation consoles and Windows Personal computers Twisted Metal is a series of vehicular combat Video games currently developed by Eat Sleep Play and published by Sony In Computing, a platform describes some sort of Hardware architecture or Software framework (including Application frameworks, that allows The PlayStation (abbreviated PS, PSone, PS1, or informally as PSX) is a 32-bit fifth generation Video game console Events BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts hosts the 2nd annual BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards March – See also [[Game classification]] Video games are categorized into Genres based on their Gameplay interaction Vehicular combat (also known as car combat) games are typically video or Computer games where the primary focus of play concerns Automobiles In video gaming, single-player refers to the variant of a particular game where input from only one player is expected throughout the course of the gaming session A multiplayer game is a Game which is played by several players. A video game content rating system is a system used for the classification of Video games into suitability-related groups Twisted Metal is a series of vehicular combat Video games currently developed by Eat Sleep Play and published by Sony Vehicular combat (also known as car combat) games are typically video or Computer games where the primary focus of play concerns Automobiles Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) It was the second and last attempt at the Twisted Metal series developed by the recent game company 989 Studios and was an improvement over the previous game. 989 Studios was a division of Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA that developed games for the PlayStation consoles and Windows Personal computers
The game was re-released as part of Sony Greatest Hits program. For the PAL region and Japanese equivalents see Platinum Range and The Best range, respectively
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Overview
In concept, Twisted Metal 4 is a demolition derby which permits the usage of ballistic projectiles. Demolition derby is a motor-sport usually presented at County fairs and festivals Ballistics ( gr βάλλειν ('ba'llein' "throw" is the science of Mechanics that deals with the motion behavior and effects of Projectiles Players choose a vehicle and an arena—or a series of arenas in the story mode—to engage in battle with opposing drivers. A variety of weapons are obtainable by pick-ups scattered throughout the stage. The objective of the game is to be the last one standing.
The game's plot takes a different turn of events compared to its predecesors. Its intro video details the tournament's story, starting around the 1900's as a circus-type caravan that traveled across the country spreading destruction everywhere. A young Sweet Tooth finds himself amazed by the contest and runs off in its pursuit, entering and eventually winning. As his wish, he desires to become the star of Twisted Metal, which Calypso gladly grants. At first venered by the chaos he created, as time went on Sweet Tooth became jealous of Calypso, until he decides to initiate a coup d'etat helped by a group of midget clowns, and takes control of Twisted Metal.
It is also stated Calypso's source of powers comes from a mysterious ring that consumes the souls of those who die, increasing his strength and youth. It is due to Sweet Tooth having taken it that he possess the same abilities as Calypso to grant wishes.
Development
After a contractual dispute with the developer of the first two games in series, SingleTrac, Twisted Metal development duties were handed over to Sony's in-house development team, 989 Studios. SingleTrac Entertainment Technologies was a Video game developing company mostly for the PlayStation platform
In development of Twisted Metal III, it was found that the source code for Twisted Metal II had turned up missing. Because of this, the entire source code and physics engine and to be done over again. The new source code introduced advanced physics simulation and AI techniques to the series. However, the Twisted Metal III engine is viewed as somewhat buggy in comparison to the previous two titles.
In development of Twisted Metal 4, the game was reworked to improve upon the shortcomings of Twisted Metal III, introducing smoother gameplay and softer physics. Levels were expanded further and a increased arsenal of weapons was created which would ultimately become exclusive to this game.
Game features
Twisted Metal 4 retained the original system of its predecesor, Twisted Metal III, albeit it was adjusted to be much quicker and flexible. It also introduced new features, most of which did not returned in following games:
- Expanded weapon repertoire: Unlike Twisted Metal III which included few new weapons to the ones created in Twisted Metal 2, Twisted Metal 4 includes a much diverse set of weapons to pick during gameplay. Among the most notable new weapons are Freeze Remotes, Proximity Mines and missiles that shoot forward a barrage of smaller projectiles.
- Save game: Twisted Metal 4 discards the password system of its predecesors and instead allows players to save their progress in the Memory Card. The data allowed a total of 30 different campaigns to be saved, both single and co-op.
- Create-A-Car: A mode that allows players to create their own car to be used in the game. The mode includes 9 different vehicle types, each with different paint jobs and accessories to use, as well as an unique special attack and a warcry that'd activate when used. It remains to date the only home-console car combat game to use such mode.
Characters
The game includes a total of 13 selectable characters from the start. Most characters were original characters created for the game, whereas a few of the returning charactes appears as stage bosses without story. Unlike previous games in the series, each stage counts with its own boss to defeat in order to advance. Every boss becomes selectable after defeating it.
| Vehicle Name | Vehicle Type | Driver | Story |
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| Calypso | Soviet nuke mobile | Calypso | De-throned master of the contest, competes to claim it back. A soviet (сове́т, "council" originally was a workers' local council in late Imperial Russia. |
| Captain Grimm | 4-wheeled pirate ship | Captain Grimm | A deceased, skeletal pirate captain out for Sweet Tooth's soul. Piracy is Robbery committed at sea or sometimes on shore without a commission from a sovereign Nation (as distinct from Privateering |
| Drag Queen | Funny car | Dennis 'Petunia' Flanders | An obscenely large cross-dresser that wants to keep up his hobby. Funny Car is a Drag racing car class In the USA other "professional" classes are Top Fuel, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Cross-dressing is the act of wearing clothing commonly associated with another gender within a particular Society. |
| Gen. Warthog | WW1 tank | Not named | A war veteran seeking the mightiest army on Earth. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All |
| Goggle Eyes | Bug-extermination van | Not named | A first rate chemist that desires to eliminate all the bugs on the world. |
| Meter Maid | Meter Car | Zanita Corbett | A young female officer out to deliver a traffic bill. |
| Microblast | Real-size toy car | Not named | A circus performer who is troubled by his short stature. A model car is a miniature representation or Scale model, of an Automobile or similar powered vehicle generally reproducing the shapes of actually-produced |
| Mr. Zombie | Dragula | Rob Zombie | A zombified rockstar that wants to "let the world hear his wails". DRAG-U-LA, along with The Munster Koach, was one of two cars designed by Tom Daniels while working for George Barris and Barris Kustom Industries for the TV show Robert Bartleh Cummings (born January 12, 1965) better known by his Stage name, Rob Zombie, is an American Musician |
| Orbital | Sleek sports car | Not named | A secret spy with half his face covered by a metal plate. A sports car is a term used to describe a class of Automobile. |
| Pizza Boy | Pizza delivery hatch-back | Connor Nazang | A white rapper delivery boy who enjoys illegal car racings. Hatchback is a term designating an Automobile design containing a passenger cabin with an integrated Cargo space accessed from behind the vehicle by a single Delivery is the process of transporting Goods. Most goods are delivered through a transportation network. |
| Quatro | Xeon Hoverbike | Quatro | Intergalactic bounty-hunter out for Sweet Tooth's head. |
| The Joneses | Station wagon | Ralph & Meg Jones | A family that is searching for an RV. A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate |
| Trash Man | Dump Truck | Not named | A huge, childish garbage man wishing for a world made of trash. A dump truck or production truck is a Truck used for transporting loose material (such as Sand, Gravel, or dirt) for Construction |
| Crusher | Scrap Crusher | Unknown | First boss on the game. |
| Moon Buggy | 6-wheeled moon trekker | Unknown | Second boss on the game. |
| Super Thumper | Luxury lowrider | Bruce Cochrane | Third boss on the game. Luxury vehicle is a marketing term for a vehicle that provides luxury &mdash that which is beyond strict necessity &mdash in exchange for increased cost to the buyer A lowrider is a Car or Truck which has had its suspension system modified (sometimes with Hydraulic suspension so that it rides as |
| RC Car | Life-size RC car | Unknown | Fourth boss on the game. A remote control is an electronic device used for the remote operation of a Machine. |
| Super Axel | Armored 2-wheeled vehicle | Axel | Fifth boss on the game. |
| Super Auger | Crane cab with oil drill | Buster Cobb | Sixth boss on the game alongside Super Slamm. |
| Super Slamm | Bulldozer | Simon Whittlebone | Sixth boss on the game alongside Super Auger. ----A bulldozer is a crawler ( Caterpillar tracked Tractor) equipped with a substantial metal plate (known as a blade) used to push large quantities |
| Minion | War tank | Minion | Seventh boss on the game. A tank is a tracked, Armoured fighting vehicle designed for Front-line combat which combines Operational mobility and tactical |
| Sweet Tooth | Armored ice cream truck | Needles Kane | Final boss and current master of the contest. An ice cream van ( British) or ice cream truck ( American) is a Commercial vehicle which serves as a travelling Retail outlet for |
Levels
Construction Site
A construction yard with four different areas. Includes a controllable crane that lets the player pick up enemy cars and drop them on strategical places, such as flamethrowers.
Neon City
A futuristic city. Includes a subway train that moves along its rails and rams any unsuspecting player on its way. And a flying car that carries the player to a secret area.
Road Rage
A large set of freeways that converges on themselves. The player can find certain speed pads that shoots their character forward with great force.
The Bedroom
A giant-sized bedroom, decorated with Sweet Tooth's imagery.
Amazonia 3000 B. C.
A prehistoric version of Amazonia, possibly based on Twisted Metal 2 own Amazonia level.
The Oil Rig
An oil rig located high above the surface. Falling outside the stage means instant death. Only Level with two bosses
The Maze
A giant maze with various different tiers. Its walls are decorated with depictions of Minion's, Sweet Tooth's and Calypso's faces.
The Carnival
Final stage on the game, a carnival which seems to be propiety of Sweet Tooth. It has two tents, a central fire ring area, a spooky course and a roller coaster.
Reception
The game was panned by critics and fans of the first two titles, though it did receive more favorable reviews than its predecessor, Twisted Metal III. It has an average score of 69% at Game Rankings and became a best seller. Game Rankings is a Website which keeps track of Video game reviews from other sites and combines them to present an average rating for each game
Some fans of the first two Twisted Metal titles do not view 989 Studios' games (the third and fourth games) as true entries in the Twisted Metal franchise and canon. Twisted Metal III is the third game in the Twisted Metal Vehicular combat series released in 1998. Fan site Twisted Metal Alliance was formed in protest of the games, going as far as sending a petition against 989 Studios to Sony. 989 Studios was a division of Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA that developed games for the PlayStation consoles and Windows Personal computers This ended when Incognito Entertainment, formed by members of SingleTrac, the studio responsible for the first two games, was put in charge of developing Twisted Metal: Black and future games in the franchise. Incognito Entertainment (originally Incog Inc) is a Video game developing company formed by former employees of SingleTrac, developer of titles such SingleTrac Entertainment Technologies was a Video game developing company mostly for the PlayStation platform Twisted Metal Black (often referred to as TMB) is the PlayStation 2 incarnation of the Twisted Metal series of car
External links
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