See first gameplay footage from Twisted Metal: Head On ETE

by Justin McElroy { Jan 24th 2008 at 8:15AM }

We know, we know. We know this this looks, well, like a PS2 game. And we know that the metal/goth trappings are a little bit late 90s. But we can not help but be excited for Twisted Metal: Head On Extra Twisted Edition. And this new gameplay footage (posted by one Mr. David Jaffe) isn't doing anything to make us less pumped.

What you're seeing is "Carnival of Darkness," a bonus level lifted from Twisted Metal Black 2, which never saw the light of day. We're particularly enthralled by the roller coaster section of the course, and the music, even the missile trails, which are distinctly Twisted Metal. But what about you? Is this doing anything thing for you?

Tags: david-jaffe, davidjaffe, eat-sleep-play, twisted-metal, twisted-metal-head-on

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

chainblast @ Jan 24th 2008 8:33AM

Definitely. I'm a long time TM fan (a decade plus now?) and the $20 entrance fee is more than worth it. It may look like an old PS2 game but that shouldn't stop anyone.

Daniel @ Jan 24th 2008 9:54AM

I see they added some RPG elements like how much damage you did with each hit. Hmmm thats kinda odd haha.

FidliousWong @ Jan 24th 2008 10:12AM

That's ummm, not new. Those are the damage score rounds. I believe introduced way back on the second. I know it was in TMB and it's the most popular scoring method in TMB:O and TM:HO. Essentially it does this, removes the "kill" advantage cheap Kill Thieves live off of. Mainly because, unless you are a pro, you whittle down cars rather than kill them as fast as in something like Quake. Damage scoring tallies your wins not by the number of opponents you kill, but how much damage you dole out. Really rewards the agreesive players.

Square @ Jan 24th 2008 8:59AM

If the gameplay is as tight and fun as TM II, than I'd buy this regardless of price. Looks good so far.

NovusVir @ Jan 24th 2008 8:58AM

Yes, most definitely worth it! I've been waiting for a new TM game for awhile, I guess for now I'll have to go with this one. But I want my PS3 Twisted Metal still!

Freelance @ Jan 24th 2008 8:59AM

I don't know. It seems to be missing something. Wait I know, "APPROACHING SOUND BARRIER!"

Phranctoast @ Jan 24th 2008 9:03AM

have they confirmed if this will be online? I dont think I heard anything about that.

FidliousWong @ Jan 24th 2008 9:05AM

DAMNIT JAFFE! Now you've gone and made me buy the same game three times. First on Playstation, then PSP, and now PS2. Oh well, can't complain at the price (but having a PSN version for PS3 would be shit hot.

Crazy 88 @ Jan 24th 2008 9:11AM

I would have rather seen a game developed for PS3 and in HD. They should have done what the Wipeout HD team is doing for the PS Network. I can't wait for the new Wipeout and 60 fps in HD. Imagine the hype about a Twisted Metal download and if it included online!

Einhanderkiller @ Jan 24th 2008 9:59AM

Jaffe said that if you collect all the collectibles in the game, you'll get a hint as to what his next game will be. I wonder what it could be...

ThornedVenom @ Jan 24th 2008 10:02AM

"Too little too late" for me... say, how does Full Auto fair against the Twisted Metal series?

Just asking: I'm a Mario Karts kid, addicted to Battle mode.

FidliousWong @ Jan 24th 2008 10:08AM

Incomparable. For one, Full Auto 2 doesn't support 4 player split. Which is why TMB is still our goto Vehicle Manslaughter game.

Noshino @ Jan 24th 2008 10:13AM

well, think of it this way

-The MK karts were to be modified by the A Team
-The location was to be all of mushroom kingdom (and that's almost the size of just one map, and yes, I have gotten lost so many times)
-They don't have shells or any "cute" thing like that, its if they had gone to the most "getto" place and stolen all their arsenal (altho I don't know where you could get Sweet Tooth's robot, but then again, Miami is full of surprises *shrug*)
-The pace is like..mmmm...SSB but on crack

wootman @ Jan 24th 2008 5:13PM

its also allot different, as FA is primarily a racing game, while TM is more comparable to a shooter, in that racing is not a factor.
full auto has some pretty awesome "go through a building" moments though.

Jimbo @ Jan 24th 2008 10:31AM

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edd @ Jan 24th 2008 12:15PM

I love Twisted Metal. TM2 remains for me the iconic, best one of the series for me, but I can't wait for this.

My thoughts are prtty similar: Very PS2, and the interface is looking a bit stale now. Also, the series seems to keep drearier each time I see it. Not darker, just drearier. I'm hoping there's a few more levels like TM2, where it's daylight or just a bit more colourful. But yeh, can't wait.