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FREAKIN AWESOME!!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User
The game is one of the funnest games for the PS. Its not expensive and totally worth buying.The controls are easy to understand and this game can become addicting.
a RIP-OFF, but still worth a few dollars
2
Rating: 2,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User
I am a DIE-HARD fan of 2 and also liked 1. When 3 came out I was with alot of fans in saying WTF is THIS!? It was weird jerky, shaky controls, horrible, and obviously rushed graphics, and they messed up all the stories. I feel so bad for Dave Jaffe to have to see his creation ground up, cheeze added and packaged with a brand name and sweettooth's face. 4 doesn't do much better, and yet has a few neat ideas added that make it not as awful and actually worth a bargain bin price.
The story is not one of those ideas, although sweettooth in charge was a nice idea, his being a circus mastermind with evil clown minions was retarded and Totally throws him in a different direction then he was meant to be.
The "Create-a-Car" was a single step in the right direction, although far too shallow, and MAKING you choose one of a handful of STUPID voices [warcries] to hear EVERY TIME you shoot your special will "MAKE YOU SHIVER WHEN I DELIVER" <
Bringing back older characters as bosses [and later playable] was nice. SUPER Axel, Super Thumper, Super Slamm, and Super Auger[from TM3]. Axel was the most fun of the super characters for me.
Another bad idea here, Captain Grimm? why is the grim reaper of motorcycles a pirate now? and not even a cool pirate, a cheezy amusement park pirate. well he wasn't MY favorite anyhow but I'm certain that was a deal breaker for all Mr.Grimm fans. Any fans of Rob Zombie would appreciate that he's brought his Dragula along and is actually a pretty good character.
Another interesting twist is that With Sweettooth in charge, Calypso's pretty pissed, and therefore competing, in a Scud missile truck. his special is to fire a scud into the air and then you bring it back down in a reticle, and it looks a LOT more powerful then it is.
I also want to mention the levels here in this one were better then 3. Of course nothing IN this game was better then the first 2, but in all Twisted Metal 4 proves to be a worthwhile car combat bargain bin game, but NOT a true Twisted metal Sequel. I gave it 4 fun stars becuase I was amazed how much I actually played it, it does have replay value to it, though $20 is still far too much for this.
what happened to my beloved TM series?
2
Rating: 2,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User
Wow! thats all i can say. This game should not have the twisted metal name on it. Im not saying that its a totally bad game, its just not a good twisted metal game. There are some features that are its saving grace, like creating your own car, but theres not much depth to it. I liked the ability to play as calypso, but what the hell did they do to sweet tooth! Its just a pathetic attempt to put a fresh new spin on a series staple. I cant recommend this game to anyone but the true TM hardcore fans. I must admit i own this game just for the sole fact that it has the TM name. P.S. i cant wait for TM for PS3.
Horrible
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 2 / 5
Date: March 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User
Twisted Metal 1: good
Twisted Metal 2: great
Twisted Metal 3: good
Twisted Metal 4: bad
As a fan of the series I couldn't stand this game for more than 10 minutes.
Twisted Metal 4.........
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User
After recently getting Twisted Metal Head-On Extra Twisted Edition, I decided to go back and check out the older Twisted Metal games. In this case, Twisted Metal 4. While I agree with the majority that 989 Studios brought down the Twisted Metal series to some degree, it's saving grace was Twisted Metal 4. 989 Studios did try to rectify what they did wrong in Twsted Metal III by making more hidden areas than in the previous games, sharpening up the look of the game, bringing new characters to the fold(although some are downright forgettable), and improving the control of the game. It is, however, still too easy to flip over in the game--which was downright annoying in TM III or to miss a landing and whatnot. The soundtrack in the game is awesome with appearances by Rob Zombie, Cypress Hill, Cirrus and Skold. The create-a-car option is a good start but I agree with most that more variety in this area would've made a huge difference. In some respects, this game was refreshing due to its' new take on the series. It is a solid & fun game...alot more so than Twisted Metal III. Yet, still is an easily forgettable game in the series. I can only recommend this as a rental, at best.
The Best Twisted Metal game of the entire Twisted Metal series
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User
This one has the best story line! In Twisted Metal 1-3 and Twisted Metal: Black, Calypso is the master of the game. In Twisted Metal 4, Sweet Tooth is the master of the game. This time Sweet Tooth grants the wishes. In this game Calypso is a playable character, but Sweet Tooth is the most powerful character in the game. However Sweet Tooth is only an unlockable character and he is the boss of the last level. With Sweet Tooth being the most powerful, he is difficult to defeat in the last level. You would have to play in God mode to beat him. To enable God mode, go to the Passwords option in Options and enter: Down, Left, L1, Left, Right. Laughter will confirm the entry. When you beat the game with one character, all the bosses in the game (including Sweet Tooth) will be unlocked. Rob Zombie is also a playable character in the game, which make Twisted Metal 4 even more interesting. Despite the poor graphics, it's a great game. I think it's the best of the Twisted Metal series.
Good but not the best.
4
Rating: 4,
Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User
Good game I enjoy the game but I must say Twisted Metal 2 is still the best of the series.
BUY IT NOW
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 2 / 5
Date: February 13, 2006
Author: Amazon User
This game is so fun. I love it. The graphics are not the best, but the game itself is awesome. If you haven't played it, You should.
Best Imaginable -from 11 yr. old
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 3 / 4
Date: July 23, 2005
Author: Amazon User
I could go on for hours explaining Twisted Metal 4, my favorite Playstation game made. So I think I will!
The first level is in an open area. The most open and noticable destination [spot] is a crane area... You go inside the tiny crane controls and it shows up a high view of the level 1. You can see everything from a bird's eye view and turn around. The best thing and point of it is being able to see a passing car pick it up with the crane, and drop it in the fire, reducing their live severely. Another level is in a room, except normally a car can't fit in a room, but the level's pretty big! Pick up mines - (it's fun to drop a whole bunch and hide in a hiding area! To get to you, they have to PAY! Oh yeah, there's also lightning! Another level is nothing but roads, and it's pretty darn tight! Blast certain areas to get weapons. There's a tiny two-way path and a lightning in it. Unfortunately, you don't stay in there to be safe and blast the whole level! You have to get someone in that tiny two-way path and get out quick to zap 'em, so it takes longer and you don't destroy as much enemies. Another level, which actually might be one of my favorites, is Level 2. You're driving in a dark city and this level includes a tunnel (watch out for the trains:) When you get to the top of the building, you can be picked up by some crane thing and it'll literally pick you right up and take you to the top of another building. You can get lots of weapons including lightning (this is the big one:) and this flinger thing (you can also find one of those on the ground).
I highly reccomend buying the best, Twisted Metal 4!!!
For die hard fans of the genre
3
Rating: 3,
Useful: 2 / 5
Date: June 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User
This game is below average and a discrace to the twisted metal genre. I mean people who are die hard fans might get a kick out of this, but for you other people might want to rent it first.
With the clunky controls and clunky combat system and new cars that make you crash into the wall every single time you use every single car. THe soundtrack is good but this game is a huge dissapointment. If you want to try this game, rent it at blockbuster.
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