Twisted Metal: Black

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Twisted Metal: Black is a car combat game now available on PS4, originally released for PS2. It features 1080p up-rendering, Trophies, and other enhanced features. The game follows a group of contestants, plucked from an asylum, as they battle for dominance in a gruesome tournament, while also exploring the horrifying tales behind each character's fractured mind.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Twisted Metal Black offers addictive and intense gameplay with a steep challenge, making it highly replayable with various unlockable characters and levels.
The dark and immersive graphics, along with the unique character stories, create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The game features a diverse roster of cars, each with distinct handling and abilities, providing a fresh and engaging combat experience.

The steep learning curve and difficult controls can be frustrating, especially for players accustomed to other driving games.
The game can become repetitive and may lead to boredom if played for extended periods without breaks.
Some players have noted issues with difficulty imbalance, where certain boss fights are excessively hard compared to others.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics in "Twisted Metal: Black" are praised for their impressive level design and detail, though they adopt a consistently dark and moody aesthetic that diverges from the brighter themes of earlier titles. While the game marks a significant leap from PS1 to PS2 graphics, some players note that the darker visuals may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its unique atmosphere.
- “The graphics on this game are great; the levels are impeccably created and designed.”
- “Graphics and audio-wise, this game was awesome when it first crashed onto the PS2.”
- “Love all the characters in this game, and even though the graphics are older than newer games, it is still a good game to play either by yourself with the computer or with someone else to make it a little competitive.”
- “The theme for this one is not as cheery looking as the other ones did, and it lost the polygon feel from PS1 graphics to the big jump onto the PS2. The graphics are quite dark, seriously, it's mostly dark like nighttime 24/7. I guess that's why they call this Twisted Metal 'Black'. The graphics are constantly dimmed down to match the fact that there are clouds rolling by all the time, thus blocking off the sun.”
- “The theme for this one is not as cheery looking as the other ones did, and it lost the polygon feel from PS1 graphics to the big jump onto the PS2. The graphics are quite dark, seriously, it's mostly dark like nighttime 24/7. I guess that's why they call this Twisted Metal 'Black'. The graphics are constantly dimmed down to match the fact that there are clouds rolling by all the time, thus blocking off the sun.”
- “The theme for this one is not as cheery looking as the other ones did, and it lost the polygon feel from PS1 graphics to the big jump onto the PS2. The graphics are quite dark, seriously, it's mostly dark like nighttime 24/7. I guess that's why they call this Twisted Metal 'Black'. The graphics are constantly dimmed down to match the fact that there are clouds rolling by all the time, thus blocking off the sun.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's story is intriguing and features dark, compelling narratives centered around themes of murder, madness, and vengeance, making it suitable for cinematic adaptation. However, players may find the campaign becomes monotonous after a while, suggesting that taking breaks between character arcs can enhance the experience. Overall, while the story is engaging, its pacing may lead to moments of boredom.
- “In addition, the style of the storyline is very interesting and worth looking at.”
- “The storylines following each of the drivers take a sharp descent into starless, disturbing tales of murder, madness, and of course my personal favorite: vengeance.”
- “A film studio can easily pick up every character's story and do a movie about each one of them.”
- “However, the game does get boring rather quickly, so I would suggest that after the second character's story, do yourself a favor and take a small break just to refresh yourself for the next character you want to do.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is generally considered decent, though some players prefer to keep it low due to personal taste. However, technical issues such as a scratched disc lead to frequent skips and freezing, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The music itself isn't bad, I generally tend to keep the music of games pretty low as I am an MVC2 fan, and as many of you know, the music to that game is an atrocity.”
- “The disc is heavily scratched and freezes very often; if it even decides it wants to load, the music skips a lot.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay in this installment of the Twisted Metal saga is praised for its quality and depth, featuring detailed character stories and the introduction of new characters. However, players who are not fond of the series' typical gameplay style may not enjoy this title. Overall, it is considered one of the best entries in the franchise.
- “This is one of the best installments in the Twisted Metal saga because of its great gameplay, detailed character stories, and the incorporation of several new characters.”
- “If you don't like the gameplay typically, you won't like this one, as it has a similar feel to the others in the series.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a dark and seedy feel, largely achieved through the frequent use of black, grey, and brown color palettes, which many users find appealing.
- “The frequent use of black, grey, and brown color palettes gives the atmosphere a dark, seedy feel, which is awesome.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the game's character development, highlighting the engaging stories and impressive character design, which contribute to an overall positive experience. However, there is no specific mention of character growth or progression mechanics, leaving some aspects of character development less explored.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing, loading problems, and audio skipping, likely exacerbated by a heavily scratched disc.
- “The disc is heavily scratched and freezes very often, if it even decides to load, and the music skips a lot.”