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Twisted Metal (1995)
The original and still the best
Wow. Its been ten years since this masterpiece was released onto the original PSX. Even though most twisted metal fans say that tm2 and black were better, this game is still a dirty pleasure of mine and my all time favorite, ever since I first played it back in 95'.
Twisted Metal 1 takes place in 2005 on Christmas Eve in the crime-filled streets of L.A. A mysterious and powerful gang lord, the mighty Calypso, announces that it is time for the legendary Twisted Metal Contest to begin. To find contestants for his demolition-derby of death, he sends out e-mail invitations, which contain a simple request: "Will You Drive?" The winner of his contest is also granted anything his/her heart desires.
The contest takes place throughout the city of L.A.; from the freeways, to the suburbs, and even a final battle on the top of the L.A. skyscrapers. Your roster of available cars range from a dune buggy, to a maniac ice cream truck. This isn't your regular racing game; your given the freedom to go anywhere you want when you want, blowing away the competition with the available weapon power-ups, like homing missiles and mines. Pedestrians are a free lunch for your bumper as well.
This game definitely should be included in any TM-fans game library. This is the game that defined car combat and shouldn't be forgotten even after the fantastic Twisted Metal Head-On ships on the PSP.