Honest Game Trailers Season 2 Episode 45 TWISTED METAL (Honest Game Trailers)
- May 12, 2015
In this episode of Honest Game Trailers, we take a look at the iconic vehicular combat game, Twisted Metal. Developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, Twisted Metal has been a staple in the gaming industry since its release in 1995. The game features a roster of characters, each with their own unique vehicle and special abilities, battling it out against each other in a post-apocalyptic world.
The episode starts with a tongue-in-cheek disclaimer that reads “Warning: may contain scenes of vehicular mayhem, bodily harm, and clowns.” It then proceeds to introduce viewers to the game's concept, where players choose a character and their vehicle of choice, using it to compete in a deathmatch-style tournament known as the Twisted Metal competition.
The host highlights the game's impressive selection of vehicles that range from an ice cream truck to a bulldozer, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The game's sprawling world also adds an element of strategy as players must use their vehicles to navigate through different environments, such as the rooftops of buildings or tunnels, to avoid incoming fire.
The show's host then delves into the game's iconic characters, each with their own backstory and unique abilities. From the ruthless Sweet Tooth, a psychotic clown to the mysterious Shadow, a demonic being, the game's cast of characters have become fan favorites over the years. The host marvels at the attention to detail paid to the characters' designs, noting that the team behind the game went above and beyond to make each one stand out.
Next, the show focuses on the game's weapons system which ranges from missiles to napalm to simply running over your opponents. The host describes the game's weapons as “devastatingly powerful” and cautions viewers that they'll need to be master tacticians to truly compete. He goes onto explain how over the course of the game, players can upgrade their vehicle's weapons, making them even more lethal.
The episode concludes with the show's trademark Honest Trailer segment, where the host pokes fun at some of the game's more ridiculous aspects. He jokes about the game's “dubious physics engine” that sends cars flying through the air, sometimes for no apparent reason. He also notes that while the game's premise is undeniably fun, it's not exactly going to win any awards for storytelling.
In conclusion, the Honest Game Trailers episode for Twisted Metal Season 2 Episode 45 is a hilarious and informative look at one of gaming's most iconic franchises. Fans of the game will appreciate the show's affectionate ribbing and newbies will leave with a better understanding of what the game is all about.