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Twisted Metal III
Twisted Metal III is a vehicular combat game released in 1998 for the PlayStation. Players control weaponized vehicles in arena-based battles, aiming to destroy opponents and survive each round. The game features new characters, levels, and a redesigned physics engine. It introduced a new developer, 989 Studios, following the departure of the original creators. Reception was mixed, with criticism focused on controls and design changes.
- Released
- 31 October 1998
- Developer
- 989 Studios
- Publisher
- 989 Studios
- Perspective
- Third person
- Age rating
- ESRB T
- Platforms
- PlayStation
- Genres
- Fighting · Shooter · Racing
- Also known as
- Twisted Metal 3
- 72
- Player rating
- 35
- Ratings counted
Twisted Metal III
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Twisted Metal III
The story
Twisted Metal III takes place two years after the events of Twisted Metal 2 and is a continuation of the previous game’s story. A mysterious man who goes by the name of Calypso returns with his Twisted Metal tournament, in which the winner is granted one wish. Calypso tends to twist the winner's wish, leaving them with an unfortunate demise.
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Platforms
Game modes
- Single player
- Multiplayer
Themes
- Action
- Horror
- Thriller
- Survival
- Comedy
Twisted Metal III
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Twisted Metal III
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Series
Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal III