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Twisted Metal: Black
Universal acclaim
Based on 15 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 46 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Incognito Studios
Genre(s): Action
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: June 19, 2001
Summary
The original designers are back for the fifth game in the "Twisted Metal Series," THE car-combat game cruising at a FAST 60 frames per second, featuring the mysterious Calypso who once again tempts inmates from a local metal hospital to compete in a tournament of automotive mayhem.
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What The Critics Said
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GamePen
The sound is very disturbing in a Nine Inch Nails sort of way—very cool and very brooding, fitting in perfectly with the game.
Read Full Review >IGN
It almost seems like the designers at Incog. Inc. felt a certain loathing for every other car-combat game that was shoveled out before it, and felt a violent, bloodthirsty necessity to wipe the slate clean...I am still quite awe-struck with the overall gameplay in this beautiful, incredible title.
Read Full Review >TotalPlayStation
The difference is that TMB just does it all better. Level design, graphics, weapons, vehicles, players… they’re all pulled off to such a perfect degree that it almost seems like the other games didn’t even exist.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Not only the best in the series, but it also manages to be the best car combat game ever created and one of the best PlayStation 2 games currently available.
Read Full Review >Gamezilla!
It isn’t every day I manage to find a game with this much replayability, and I think that speaks a lot for the effort and eye to detail that Incog, Inc. put into this game. Excellent graphics, audio, and gameplay all balance to create a truly rewarding game.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
The Hunter S. Thompson of car carnage, a hardcore title teeming with brilliance, flair and just enough attitude. And it works great with a few drinks.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
For all its graphical splendor and high level of polish, the game’s inherent flaws are its high level of difficulty and relative lack of depth.
Read Full Review >Playboy
Plus, there are many combo moves, hidden areas and countless destructive items to find, including the ability to shoot down a 747, blow up a gas station, drive over pedestrians or electrocute prison inmates strapped into the chair. Fun for the whole family!
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
The CG-movies are some of the most horrific ever seen in any form of media, and that includes horror movies, as well... a must have for any adult PS2 owner.
Read Full Review >GamePro
Stunning visuals, blistering speed, interactive environments, and explosive gameplay combine to give car combat junkies their fix.
Read Full Review >GamePower
This is perhaps the finest use of the PlayStation2's power so far. Twisted Metal: Black represents a superlative combination of frame rate, detail, and gameplay.
TotalGames.net
Initially it won’t take you that long to complete, but with other vehicles to try out and infinite scores to settle it is sure to keep you coming back, even after a long absence.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
The dark humor knows just when to give you a good kick in the balls. And isn’t that what we’re really looking for in a video game? [Aug 2001, p.110]
GamerWeb Sony
It's basically the vehicular combat equivalent of a fighting game like "Tekken" or "Virtua Fighter"—each character has his reason for entering the tournament and you can play your way through a set of scenarios to complete their quest.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
Undoubtedly the fastest, scariest, most challenging and adrenaline-pumping demolition game yet devised for the PS2.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 46 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Liam W. gave it an8:
A very strong entry in the TM series, especially after the abysmal 3 and 4. However, there were some major disappointments. Weapons are too weak, ramming other cars is no longer a strategy, everything moves too fast and many classic cars are changed for the worst. Despite this, TMB is a superb game. TM2 is better though.
Tim N. gave it a9:
Very good game, builds and improves on TM2 in every way.
Russell E. gave it a10:
I love this game, I used to have it but even though ive gotten everything I occasionally rent it because its great.
Anatoli I. gave it a10:
Just the best Twisted Metal Ever !!!
Jimmy W. gave it a 7:
The most scary, fast, dangerous wild, suicidal and bloodthirsty game i have ever played is cool but gets quite boring but still cool.
Joel R. gave it a 10:
WOW Best Driver Shooter Game I'v Played. Really Interesting stories, good graphics, levels, and charactors.
Kyle K. gave it an 8:
Heaps of fun in multiplayer. Really fun is all i can say.
