Twisted Metal: Head-On

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06 Jan 2005, 09:37 AM
Giltch

Twisted Metal: Head-On

GameSpot.com got a hands-on demo of the new Twisted Metal game for the PSP - Twisted Metal: Head-On. The game looks amazing, and will allow up to 8 players to compete wireless on up to 16 different environments. I can't fucking wait!!!

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen001.jpg
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06 Jan 2005, 10:20 AM
Revoltor

I can get behind a game like this.

Do people still play TM online? It's free with the GH version of TM: Black
06 Jan 2005, 10:33 AM
toxic

My only complaint would be the gaudy menu in the lower right hand corner. Otherwise thumbs up.
06 Jan 2005, 11:08 AM
Despair

Very cool. dj will be very happy.

Time to add another game to the PSP anticipation list :p
06 Jan 2005, 11:09 AM
Error

Alot of the cars look VERY toned down so far. Detailed, but toned down. almost like regular cars with guns attached and stuff.

And the menu is usually changable in twisted metal games, i dont recall a single one where you couldnt switch it to something else
06 Jan 2005, 12:50 PM
NeoZeedeater

Is Incog developing? That decides whether I'm interested or not. It looks good.
06 Jan 2005, 01:47 PM
MarkRyan

Well I think this hints that PSP is not a PS2 equivalent. Those are some very flat visuals, and flat looking levels.

I loved Twisted Metal back in PSone days, but the PStwo game was only good for single player. They need to figure out a game design that doesn't rely on homing weapons and pick-ups.
06 Jan 2005, 01:50 PM
Mykozo

I haven't played TM Black, but I heard it's nowhere near as good as TM2. I remember having alot of fun playing 2 player on that game.
06 Jan 2005, 01:52 PM
MarkRyan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mykozo

I haven't played TM Black, but I heard it's nowhere near as good as TM2. I remember having alot of fun playing 2 player on that game.

Black is too fast for its own good, and the levels are wayyy too wide-open. Matches are spent jousting across open planes, which gets old really fast. And even though it has a four player splitscreen, the camera sucks monster balls when the screen is split like that--it's not fun at all. Twisted Metal III is still my favorite Twisted Metal game, followed closely by Twisted Metal 2. However, I wouldn't buy a remake of either--they both have design flaws that need to be rectified, not expanded upon.
06 Jan 2005, 02:00 PM
kingoffighters

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkRyan

Black is too fast for its own good, and the levels are wayyy too wide-open. Matches are spent jousting across open planes, which gets old really fast. And even though it has a four player splitscreen, the camera sucks monster balls when the screen is split like that--it's not fun at all. Twisted Metal III is still my favorite Twisted Metal game, followed closely by Twisted Metal 2. However, I wouldn't buy a remake of either--they both have design flaws that need to be rectified, not expanded upon.

You know what you are talking about, I completely agree with every word you wrote. :chu:
06 Jan 2005, 08:28 PM
Giltch

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeoZeedeater

Is Incog developing? That decides whether I'm interested or not. It looks good.

Incog did a great job on TM: Black, but I'm not too sure who's developing Head-On. At GameSpot.com, it just has an "n/a" under Developer.
06 Jan 2005, 08:34 PM
Joust Williams

Looks pretty good. But does the PSP have video out? If not, I can't imagine playing this on a small screen.
06 Jan 2005, 08:36 PM
Giltch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joust Williams

Looks pretty good. But does the PSP have video out? If not, I can't imagine playing this on a small screen.

Amen to that.
07 Jan 2005, 06:45 PM
salmonax

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift

Incog did a great job on TM: Black, but I'm not too sure who's developing Head-On. At GameSpot.com, it just has an "n/a" under Developer.

I guess they updated it, 'cause both GS and IGN list Incog as the developer.
07 Jan 2005, 06:48 PM
Diff-chan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swift

Incog did a great job on TM: Black, but I'm not too sure who's developing Head-On. At GameSpot.com, it just has an "n/a" under Developer.

There is no developer. Robots are making the game. No track record to speak of but I have faith.
07 Jan 2005, 06:49 PM
Opaque

Quote:

Originally Posted by diffusionx

There is no developer. Robots are making the game. No track record to speak of but I have faith.

I don't.

TM games have all sucked since 2.
08 Jan 2005, 04:56 PM
Geo

Twisted Metal: Black is all right I suppose, but it hasn't logged anywhere near the time I've spent playing Twisted Metal 2 (a majority of which in cooperative mode).

That's some fantastic cooperative play available, and I'd recommend it to anyone with a PS or PS2.
08 Jan 2005, 05:01 PM
Jeremy

Well, it looks fantastic, much improved from the early vids. The generic look certainly hurts it though, but if they can keep the classic feel alive, I'll love it. Black had an amazing atmosphere, and did have some decent action within it. I do want to get the online rendition some day, but I likely won't, as there's litle point this late in the game.
03 Feb 2005, 10:22 PM
Giltch

New Screens:

http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen001.jpg
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http://image.com.com/gamespot/images..._screen004.jpg

I'm pretty disappointed that Sweet Tooth looks so crappy. He's always been my favorite character in the TM series, but with the exception of TM: Black, his ice cream trucks always look so damn stupid.
03 Feb 2005, 10:29 PM
Jeremy

I love the car graphics, but the environments look like PS 1.5 stuff. I'm hoping to see more info on the game soon.
03 Feb 2005, 10:45 PM
Gohron

I thought a new PS2 Twisted Metal was coming out and I was happy, regardless, this still looks good although I won't be buying a PSP.
03 Feb 2005, 11:03 PM
Clash!

Looks amazingly bland.