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Twisted Metal III

October 31, 1998(28 years ago)·Full Release
989 Studios
Twisted Metal III
Twisted Metal III
7.2
34 user ratings
7.2
34 critic ratings
VOTES
34
Genres: Fighting, Shooter, Racing
Platforms: PS1

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ActionHorrorThrillerSurvivalComedySingle playerMultiplayerThird personESRB

Summary

Twisted Metal III is a vehicle-based combat game launched in 1998 for the PlayStation. In the game, players take control of armed vehicles in arena-style battles, striving to eliminate enemies and stay alive through each round. The title includes new characters, stages, and a revamped physics system. It marked the debut of 989 Studios as the new development team after the original creators left the series. The game received a mixed response, with many criticizing its controls and the changes in design.

Storyline

Twisted Metal III is set two years following the events of Twisted Metal 2 and continues the storyline from its predecessor. The enigmatic figure known as Calypso makes a comeback, hosting his deadly Twisted Metal competition, where the victor is promised the fulfillment of one wish. However, Calypso has a habit of twisting the wish in sinister ways, often resulting in the winner's tragic end.

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