Twisted Metal (1999)

Twisted Metal is a vehicular combat video game developed by Reflections, produced by Ubisoft Annecy, and published by Ubisoft Bucharest for the PlayStation, Dreamcast & PC. The game was released in North America on November 5, 1999, in Europe on January 13 and in Japan on November 15, 2000. The North American version was re-released for the Sony Greatest Hits line-up on March 3, 2001. It is the first installment in the Twisted Metal series.

Setting
The game takes place in the streets of San Francisco on July 4th, 2009. The contest featured in the game is the tenth annual running of the competition thus far. The first level, the "Stadium", is set on the Candlestick Park. The second level, "Alameda Warfare", takes place in Alameda district of Oakland. The third level, "SoMa Free for All", takes place on the SoMa District. The fourth level, "Golden Gate Rumble", takes place in Golden Gate Bridge. The fifth and largest of the six levels, "Russian Hill", takes place in Russian Hill. The sixth and final level, "Alcatraz Combat", takes place on Alcatraz Island. After defeating all the opponents, the player must face the final boss, Manheim. The game is won when Manheim is defeated.

Story
Once a year the legendary Calypso, a man who dwells beneath the streets of San Francisco, holds the "Twisted Metal" competition. The contest takes place all around the San Francisco area and calls upon drivers in various different vehicles to battle to the death. The contestants are selected and contacted by Calypso via an email message that simply reads "YOU READY FOR THIS SHIT, HOMIE?" in red letters. The one driver still alive at the end of the night is granted a single wish, with no limits on price, size or, according to some, even reality.

Contestants
The game counts with a total of 13 vehicles, in which 12 are selectable. Each vehicle has its own set of stats, including armor/resistance, speed/handling and power, as well as a unique Special Attack.


 * 1) John Tanner: The Driver of Roadkill
 * 2) Needless Kane: The Driver of Sweet Tooth
 * 3) Stanton Welsh: The Driver of Spectre
 * 4) Mr. Bone: The Driver of Yellow Jacket
 * 5) Robert Kane: The Driver of Darkside
 * 6) Sgt. Christian Heinz: The Driver of Outlaw
 * 7) Elijah Simpson: The Driver of Thumper
 * 8) Agent Cole: The Driver of Crimson Fury
 * 9) Ariana Frontera: The Driver of Pit Viper
 * 10) Lvt. Alex Whitaker: The Driver of Warthog
 * 11) Mr. Reaper: The Driver of Mr. Grimm
 * 12) Beck & Gray: The Drivers of Hammerhead
 * 13) Manheim: The Driver of Minion