Wow. Its been ten years since this masterpiece was released onto the original PSX. Even though most twisted metal fans say that tm2 and black were better, this game is still a dirty pleasure of mine and my all time favorite, ever since I first played it back in 95'.
Twisted Metal 1 takes place in 2005 on Christmas Eve in the crime-filled streets of L.A. A mysterious and powerful gang lord, the mighty Calypso, announces that it is time for the legendary Twisted Metal Contest to begin. To find contestants for his demolition-derby of death, he sends out e-mail invitations, which contain a simple request: "Will You Drive?" The winner of his contest is also granted anything his/her heart desires.
The contest takes place throughout the city of L.A.; from the freeways, to the suburbs, and even a final battle on the top of the L.A. skyscrapers. Your roster of available cars range from a dune buggy, to a maniac ice cream truck. This isn't your regular racing game; your given the freedom to go anywhere you want when you want, blowing away the competition with the available weapon power-ups, like homing missiles and mines. Pedestrians are a free lunch for your bumper as well.
This game definitely should be included in any TM-fans game library. This is the game that defined car combat and shouldn't be forgotten even after the fantastic Twisted Metal Head-On ships on the PSP.