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Twisted Metal 2 (1996)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: November 1, 1996 - Twisted Metal 2
Europe: February 1997 - Twisted Metal 2
Australia: February 1997 - Twisted Metal 2
Japan: August 7, 1997 - Twisted Metal EX

Manufacturer: Sony (PlayStation), Various (PC)
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: SingleTrac
Type: Vehicular Combat
Media: CD-ROM (PlayStation, PC, ~650 MB)
Controller: PlayStation Controller, Keyboard/Mouse (PC)

Gameplay and Plot:
Twisted Metal 2, released November 1, 1996, in North America, is a vehicular combat game where players select from 12 drivers to battle in a global tournament run by Calypso, who grants the winner's wish. Each character drives a unique vehicle with special weapons, like Mr. Grimm’s Death Cycle or Sweet Tooth’s ice cream truck. The plot follows drivers fighting to the death across 8 destructible arenas, from Los Angeles to Hong Kong, revealed through comic-style cutscenes. Gameplay involves driving, shooting machine guns, and using pick-up weapons like homing missiles. Modes include Single-Player Tournament, Challenge, and Two-Player Deathmatch (split-screen). Saves via memory card (PlayStation) or PC hard drive.

Key Features:
Modes: Tournament, Challenge, Deathmatch
Mechanics: Vehicle combat, weapon pick-ups
Characters: Sweet Tooth, Axel, Mr. Slam, 9 others
Arenas: 8 (e.g., Moscow, Amazonia)
Unique: Destructible environments, comic cutscenes
Controls: D-pad (move), buttons (fire, specials)

Game Length:
Main Story: 3-5 hours
Completionist: 8-10 hours (all characters, secrets)

Sales Numbers:
Over 1.5 million units sold globally.

Technical Specifications:
Media: CD-ROM (~650 MB)
Resolution: 320x240 (PlayStation), ~640x480 (PC)
Save System: Memory card (PlayStation), PC hard drive
Audio: Stereo, voice acting
System: PlayStation, PC (Windows 95)

Back of the Box Description (North America):
Enter Calypso’s deadly tournament in Twisted Metal 2! Drive 12 killer vehicles, blast foes in 8 global arenas, and claim your wish on PlayStation!

Additional Details:
Mechanics: Combo attacks, environmental hazards
Multiplayer: 1-2 players (split-screen)
Difficulty: Moderate
Development: 1 year, SingleTrac
Localization: English
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)

Technical Notes:
Load Times: Moderate (CD-based)
Issues: Occasional slowdown
Features: Secret characters, cheat codes
Requirements: PlayStation or Windows 95+ (PC)

Historical Context:
Released November 1, 1996, priced at $39.99 USD, Twisted Metal 2 improved on the 1995 original with better controls and arenas. Praised for chaotic fun and multiplayer, it was a PlayStation hit, spawning sequels. By 2025, it’s a cult classic for its raw combat.

Did You Know?
Sweet Tooth’s driver is Needles Kane.
Unlockable characters: Minion, Sweet Tooth.
Hong Kong arena has rooftop jumps.
PC port added in 1997.
Comic cutscenes reveal driver motives.