

Twisted Metal 2 is a vehicular combat game released in 1996 for the PlayStation and PC. Players choose from a roster of armed vehicles to battle in destructive arenas across global locations. Each character has a unique backstory and special weapon. The gameplay emphasizes fast-paced action and environmental hazards. It is the second installment in the Twisted Metal series and is built on the formula of its predecessor with expanded content, such as vehicle-common advanced moves. These moves allow players to press button combinations in order to perform special rechargeable maneuvers such as cloak, shield, and a napalm blast.
FightingShooterRacingActionHorrorThrillerSurvivalComedyvehicular combatpost-apocalypticbloodydeathmonster truckshootingmultiple endingsartificial intelligencesequelplaystation networkPlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
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- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
- Developer
- SingleTrac
- Publisher
- Sony Online Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Interactive Studios America
- Released
- October 31, 1996
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
- Perspective
- Third person
- Time to beat
- 3 h rushed · 8 h main story · 15 h completionist
IGDB rating 7.4/10 from 104 ratings.
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