PlayStation threw a true nostalgia bomb, which has the gamer community skyrocketing out of their seats. Four much-cherished Twisted Metal games of the PlayStation 1 era have now made it into the PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog. Crazy car-combat masterpieces are back with a bang, and players are ready to go. While some celebrate a release for the classics, others are asking—what about new stuff?
The announcement for the addition of Twisted Metal 1, 2, 3, & 4 to the subscription service was certainly accompanied by a fire-clown emoji (Sweet Tooth, anyone?). For the kids of yester-years who put in hundreds of hours setting off car bombs in these post-apocalyptic arenas, the dream has manifested into reality. But the rest of the world just hasn’t a clue.
The accuracy of Xcool_PR’s comment hit the nail on the head: “You need to bring new game of Twisted Metal, Socom, Mag, PlayStation home. You old ways kill your exclusive.” What hurt is the truth. Playing the classics is fun, but players are actually hungry for new entries in these cherished franchises.
Sure, there was all-and-a-lot of debate on what Twisted Metal is greatest. TheFourteeToo asked, “Which one should I play first?” The answers became a war zone of opinions. Marcus (@grilled_salmon2) claimed “2 is the most fun and has the best levels,” while PlayStalgiaCory crowned Black and Head On as contenders. Meanwhile, GustavoSez29162 told all newbies, “Skip the first one; it’s so dated that it’s quite frustrating.”
As with everything else, the delivery of these classic titles camps a fraction displeased. ProphetChaos714 went on to preach, “Why can’t I buy whole packs of these to keep on my account? By the way everyone, Premium isn’t remotely worth it. I had it for a while. Pure garbage, not worth the cost whatsoever.” Harsh? Maybe. But that voice is gaining volume among emerging discontent at subscriptions. Shamrokh00 took the argument even further, “Regardless of how much I love Twisted Metal, I will never fall for the subscription model. It’s unhealthy and unnatural for gaming.”
Then there were technical issues. Said Darth71185, “Twisted Metal 2 hasn’t worked in months for me.” Good grief! Nothing downgrades nostalgia more than a game that technically refuses to boot.
That excitement is very real. 1SlyGhost commented, “This was one of the first series I played when I got a PS1. I remember playing this, Tekken 3, and Breath of Fire 3.” That is the kind of magic that the name Twisted Metal carries with it: more than just a game-it is time travel.
More is on the way. RemiTheBandit wants to see the Head On PS2 version, and scoresmen69 is demanding Resident Evil and Tekken 1-3 with trophy support. Plus, Baby_Boyyyyy wants a PS3 remake instead of “ps1 and concord/Fairgame online bullshit games.”
Summing up: PlayStation’s Twisted Metal resurrection move is one for nostalgia. The question remains: What is the future?” At the most opportune moment with the third season of the TV show looming, a game release seems like a no-brainer. Until then, gamers will be blasting through the classics one match at a time.
For first timers? Skip Twisted Metal 1. No, seriously.
