Twisted Metal Small Brawl

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 26, 2001
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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 66 Ratings

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  • Summary: It seems almost as if this game is SCEA's form of an apology to the fans, while at the same time an attempt to win over some of the younger crowd.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 6 out of 14
  1. Gamezilla!
    75
    Except for the cut-scenes, the graphics weren’t too exciting and the sound is just blah. The sloppy control and light gravity also don’t help too much. Despite all this, I still found this to be a fun game once I got the hang of it and I also found myself becoming strangely addicted to it.
  2. PSX Nation
    74
    "Twisted Metal 2" is light years beyond Small Brawl. Small Brawl is more akin to a Gameboy Advance game than a full fledged PSX SKU.
  3. GameSpot
    65
    Some will immediately be turned away by the graphics and others by the more childish design, but if your PlayStation is still kicking, you might want to check it out.
  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    50
    Isn't a bad game by any means, but it feels like a definite step in the wrong direction. [Jan 2002, p.147]
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  5. IGN
    45
    The menus are horrendous, and the graphics are appalling. Come on, when you see a series of games, you expect them to improve, in graphics, sound, gameplay, and level design. In TMSB they're all worse.
  6. Gaming Age
    42
    Small Brawl could function as a gateway for younger kids interested in the series, but are not quite ready to tackle the difficulty of "Twisted Metal: Black."
  7. Game Informer
    30
    This game doesn't even live up to the first four PSX titles in the series. It's that bad. I just feel dirty playing it, and Sony should feel worse for publishing it. [Jan 2002, p.88]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 36
  3. Negative: 6 out of 36
  1. Crashloxx
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Aguante twisted metal la.puta madre V: sgsgdgdg un vio
  2. MikeI.
    Nov 23, 2002
    10
    Good... needs some codes.
  4. JusticeC.
    Apr 10, 2004
    10
    "This is a cool game, I got it from a friend that had a lot of PS games. These mischeivous, terrors that can fight bosses can be so cool. "This is a cool game, I got it from a friend that had a lot of PS games. These mischeivous, terrors that can fight bosses can be so cool. These pint-sized machines can destroy movie theaters to butcher shops. You should and will buy this game."… Expand
  5. RobT.
    Jan 11, 2002
    8
    The oonly thing good are new characters.
  6. JustOnhere
    Jul 1, 2021
    8
    Honestly this game isn’t that bad at all, it is indeed aimed at a younger crowd, and that is obvious from the story revolving around pre-teensHonestly this game isn’t that bad at all, it is indeed aimed at a younger crowd, and that is obvious from the story revolving around pre-teens and or teenagers. A lot of people are bashing the game for its graphics, but honestly, most Ps1 games these days look like Dog **** when I had this game when the Ps1 was still the Hot Console during my childhood, this game looked fine for Ps1 standards. The physics in the game take a little time to get use to, but I thing it captures decently what it feels like to control a RC car, if you have every played with one before you will know exactly what I’m talking about; unresponsive, clunky but still lots of fun!

    I remember spending hours playing with my younger siblings playing this game. It’s charming being in places kids hang out only to turn it into a death trap battle zone! Using homemade and some fantasy like weapons take out your opponents, replaying it again, I can confirm this game is lots of fun and if you are interested, check it out for yourself, don’t be turned away by people who are judging a game based on its graphics alone! This game was a childhood favorite of mine and still holds up a bit today, and if you have nostalgia for this game, it will be even better!    … Expand
  7. RkkeM.
    May 20, 2003
    7
    I like it i just needs more cheats and it is mostly shouldbe for littler kids if you need some codes go to cheat code central.
  8. TomG.
    Mar 26, 2003
    1
    This game sux.

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Awards & Rankings

42
#42 Best PS1 Game of 2001
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#2 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2001
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#15 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2001