Twisted Metal III

by Sony

Product Features

• 1-4 Players
• Rated "T"
• Multi Tap Adaptable
• Vibration Function Compatible
• Analog Controller Compatible

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000DMB6
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 11, 1998
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,665 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Combining the road rage-inspired dark fantasies of Mad Max with a twist of campy black humor, Twisted Metal III is a worthy addition to the emerging car combat genre. Though the game is sure to be a hit with newcomers of the series, fans of the previous Twisted Metal games will find that TM III doesn't quite fire on all cylinders.

The story runs somewhere between Mortal Kombat and your wildest dreams of demolition derbies. But the paper-thin plot doesn't matter: you have a rad car and aren't afraid to use it. Whether you choose to control the monster truck driven by the little old lady, Mr. Grimm's motorcycle o' death, or what is quite possibly the coolest ice-cream truck ever, you'll speed and skid around the asphalt-covered levels, grabbing power-ups and blowing up your opponents with a wide array of vehicle-mounted weaponry.

In a game like this, several things are key: physics, control, and level design. Twisted Metal III departs from the previous games in the franchise. The levels are smaller and the physics and controls conspire to make the vehicles handle oddly. The bottom line: car-smashing fun that doesn't quite live up to the glories of the prequels. --John Cocking

Pros:

• Cool vehicles
• The London level
• Knocking your foes off the rooftops in Tokyo

Cons:

• Driving in reverse using the analog controls
• There are some small, small levels

Product Description

RATED TEEN, WELCOME TO THE TWISTED WORLD WHERE THE DRIVERS ARE INSANE, IT'S THE ORIGINAL ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE COMBAT EXPERIENCE

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great game, fun and entertaining, average replay value., November 8, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Twisted Metal III (Video Game)

It's got fairly good graphics, good speed of game play and a good amount of variety of characthers. I've had the game about 5 months or so (might be less, can't remember when it was bought) and i still play it atleast once every couple of days. The difficulty isn't to bad. It's easy enough for the new players but adjustable to the really experienced players.

18 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars just plain terrible, November 16, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Twisted Metal III (Video Game)

TM3 is one of the worst games I have ever played. TM2 is probably the best playstation game around, which was my basis for buying TM3. The characters and the descriptions of the cars are sooo cheesy. Some of the race tracks are pretty cool but they are small. The cars in this version are also incredibly difficult to control. The Rob Zombie- and-friends soundtrack is ok but after playing the game for a while the repetitive songs get annoying. 989 studios ruined this game. I do on the other hand recommend Twisted Metal 1 and 2. They are great.(since they are done by Singletrac)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Number two was better, November 26, 2000

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"lazyboy112" (Burlington, Vermont) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twisted Metal III (Video Game)

Twisted metal one was good. Two was awesome but now three isn't very good. Sure there are new people and new levels but it's not any better. If you like the series then get this. If you're not a fan rent it!!