Armaments, arenas, and story tone are variable across these titles, but the frenetic Mad Max-like intensity is a constant. The basic gist remains the same throughout: enter a post-apocalyptic, weapons-encouraged demolition derby, then become the last freak and/or sociopath standing. Kicking off in 1995 and spanning the PS One to PS3 eras, the Twisted Metal franchise has no fewer than seven main entries. Let us count the ways for the uninitiated among you now.
Could the trailer be a Guardians of the Galaxy-esque musical number pitstop? A brief, silly detour in what is otherwise a "slasher flick meets Top Gear challenge" show?įingers crossed, because the Twisted Metal games have so much more gold to mine. That said, and obviously, it represents a small snapshot of a larger whole. It's quite an unexpected statement of tonal intent, given how dark and gritty the Twisted Metal universe is. To be frank here, long-time fans of the cult PlayStation franchise, myself included, were caught off guard by the light-hearted buffoonery of said clip. You newcomers should probably know this going in: Don't trust his menu - the only thing this clown dispenses is Bubble O'Kills. Meanwhile, Arrested Development actor Will Arnett voices the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, who is physically portrayed by professional wrestler Samoa Joe as he rampages through the wasteland in the series' famous ice cream truck.
First announced in 2019, this upcoming 10-episode live-action series follows Anthony Mackie’s amnesiac character John Doe as he Door Dashes a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic landscape. Meanwhile, here's the latest info at hand. If you’re looking to go granular on every development and announcement, put your pedal to the metal and make the jump to our dedicated hub located here. The good news is we’ve been doggedly tracking the Twisted Metal series for a while, like some sort of bonnet fired homing missile.
Before I buckle you up for a retro gaming recap of PlayStation’s longest running franchise, let’s get you gaming veterans up to date with the latest developments on the show.
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