Is Twisted Metal: Head On still worth playing?
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2024
- Rev up your engines and join us for a ride down memory lane as we revisit the classic game, Twisted Metal Head On, 15 years after its PS2 release. We'll explore the game's dark and twisted world, its iconic characters and vehicles, and its fast-paced and addictive gameplay. But does this game still have what it takes to hold up in the modern era of gaming? Join us as we analyze the updated graphics and gameplay mechanics, and find out if this classic still has the same level of heart-pumping excitement and entertainment value. Strap in for a wild ride as we answer the question: Is Twisted Metal Head On still worth playing today?
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Head On is like if TM2 and TM: Black had a child.
Actually its basically The "True" Twisted Metal 3. If it were like black we wouldve had Crazy 8/Brimstone/JunkyardDog.
I wish they did a game like that where they had classic characters and black characters in one game
@@kzakulenga5138I think black would have been perfect if the environments weren't so dark( had to turn my brightness up on my tv on some levels) and if it played just a little slower and if minion was in a 6 wheel tank.
Then it literally would have been a perfect game.
I don't mind the difficultly because the controls are so great.
I think its easier than TM2 because the controls. Twisted metal 2 you'll die just because the controls sometimes.
And then head on should have had minion too and a little more difficult. I think head on probably plays the beat but is too easy. In my opinion its a very hard toss up as to which one is better. But my top two in the series is black and head on.
TM 2 being third. And they should have made dark tooth even bigger as a boss and way harder to beat.
Cousin eddie is such a let down when it could have been minion or a new boss but better than a fucking rv.
I'd say making it one if the best TM titles. I personally believe Black and Head on are probably the most solid games
We need a Twisted Metal Head's-On 2 soo bad
Head-On is fun.
The levels are awesome.
The music is good.
The lack of new characters does not matter to me.
Upgraded Specials are an excellent idea.
But I like the PSP version more.
I was once watching gameplay of this game and heard Disaster Proof by LeVeL.
Now Disaster Proof is one of my favourite songs ever.
Couldn’t agree more!
Why do you prefer the psp version :)?
Would have been perfect if minion was in it as a tank, instead of stupid ass cousin eddie, and if it was just a little more difficult. Its the easiest game in the series as far as difficulty. But other than that its a perfect game. Wish they would have brought back Antarctica too. Was the coolest level ever.
I really hope that they add this and the PS2 version to PS PLUS someday
Just wanna correct you on something, the PSP was not a console that didn't sell well. It is the 10th best selling console of all time, even selling more units than the 3DS, SNES, Xbox One and original Xbox.
Thank you for clarifying that! Definitely wasn’t something I researched beforehand, so thanks for getting the right info out! 😄
Transylvania was a DLC level in the PSP version, then in the PS2 version Eat Sleep Play decided to put the Transylvania level in the campaign, so the PS2 players don't need to purchase it separately from the store, because well, the PS2 console does not have a store in it so...
I actually never knew that Head On for the PSP had any DLC! Thanks for the info!
I think Head On should’ve taken the 2nd Offense approach and been a collectathon. I think that’s what would’ve fleshed it out completely. My biggest gripe is that Quests simultaneously take too long but feel short from no real substance to come out of it. Still my favorite in the TM collection though. If Black had a casual setting I think it would be perfect, but not being able to play Black without the invincibility cheat knocks it down for me. I can see how Black was made for the hardcore fans whereas Head On wouldn’t be so alluring to them.
If I remember correctly the freeze missile is Up Down Up. I love playing as Crimson Fury (I like his special weapon sound effect from TM1) or Grasshopper! Great video!
Thank you! I should’ve known it was the same input as Black 😅
@@dessadoo The Flak attack was cool to cuz it can protect & damage!
The PSP version is the definitive version in my opinion. You'll notice that you're unable to make certain jumps in the game, even with boost (12:00). Apparently the PS2 version is scaled just a little bit bigger making some jumps impossible without the double tap bounce. Also, the PS2 is missing audio for the Cousin Eddie boss battle.
Besides the extra content, the PS2 version is mostly the same as the original PSP version (there are some minor gameplay changes like cars across the board being slightly slower I think, and Remote Bombs and Napalm have the same damage always instead of getting weaker the further away the enemy is from the center)
But there are two different things that are kinda bizarre to me. Cousin Eddy is missing his dialogue in his boss fight when he bangs on the side of the RV and his goons come out, and for some reason the final boss uses incredibly unfitting music (which I think is from the minigames). Sure, the old final boss tracks were used for the new Transylvania level, but I doubt anyone would mind if it played both in that level and the final boss, and honestly I'd prefer it.
I think another small change from the PSP version to the PS2 port is that Spectre loses its spoiler.
On the whole Twisted Metal: Head On ETE is the definitive way to play the game.
@@dessadoo Yup. My guess would be cuz of split-screen view being blocked...
The two final bosses are also easier in the PS2 version.
Both Vigilante 8 games on PS1 and also Star Wars Demolition by same dev already had weapons you pick up attach to your car, though were limited to 3 weapons at the time. Specials had unique look and often stuff like each of missiles or tires or whatever showing on it.
Nice video man. I'm thinking about buying a copy of this because I missed out when it was new. It's also nice to see a video where the video creator isn't complaining the whole time.
Thank you! It really means a lot that you say that! 😁
I do highly recommend checking this game out for yourself! It’s a great pickup and play game with a ton of bonus content to dive into for any TM fan!
@@dessadoo Rock on brother. I love all things Twisted Metal.
War of the monsters was also made by incognito, and its literally twisted metal except giant monsters and unending destroyable environments. Its the greatest monster fighting game ever made.
Edit: its okay in story mode, pretty good but not super long. Can play through story mode about an hour.
However multi player is where its at, hours and hours of endless fun.
Especially because when you get close enough to the other player it becomes a single screen which is actually really great for the combat.
Each monster has multiple skins to kinda keep it fresh.
They have intros and endings.
Its just literally twisted metal but with monsters. Great game.
War of the Monsters is so good; still play it on my PS5 along with Black
@@Doofunator I have it on ps2 lol
You have a nice voice and this was a very informative video, thank you for sharing with us
Thank you! That really means a lot 😁
Marcus nightmares are the result of him winning Twisted metal black. His Ending in TM2 connects to Twisted metal black; couldnt stop killing other insects = couldnt stop killing people even after he was cursed.
Marcus went mad as a result of that wish and took the identity of Minion and went on another killing spree not knowing reality from his Needles. (Same brain different perception)
I could go down a rabbit hole on this shi because it can get deep.
I like this one. I went back to TM2 and Black and I couldn't even get past the second level on either one. This one's perfectly balanced for the middle aged man I am now. Plus I like being able to save and put it down when I need to go do other stuff.
I do think the body specs are a bit strange. Sweet Tooth gives off the shorter-heavier “boxer” or “wrestler” kind of feel. Kind of weird how inconsistent it is though.
Hell yes it's worth playing specially the ps2 version cause of alot of cut content like the lost endings from twisted metal 1 on ps1 and cut content from the unreleased twisted metal black 2 aka twisted metal harbor city you even unlock a cut car call six pack which is a dirt track with a head less driver other cool thing this game is a sequel to twisted metal 2
TM2 and 1 had also pedestrians and they were rated T
No matter how much I say TMHO is a mid game, its still a fun game! I always call it the easiest game but I get destroyed in Hard mode, TMHO is the power fantasy we all needed from 1 2 and Black.
3:16 I like to imagine that the reason Marcus is heavier then Needles is because he just has waaay to many things in his trench coat. Like that thing has anything for convenience. He developed a habit of hoarding stuff in his coat because of his time as a hobo.
I just figured that they mixed-up the stats between him & Needles. It reminds me of Diavolo & Doppio from Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 5.
I think that Transylvania level was added to make the game a little bit longer and unquie to the PS2 but I could be wrong about that I have played both versions of the game but prefer the PS2 version, hoping like we just got HD remaster of 1 and 2 that at some point we'll also get this game..
I had only one opportunity to play this game back in 2017. I probably was able to play two battles, I remember I chose Outlaw and it kinda give me similar vibes to TM2. Unfortunately, because I only played this ONE time, I don't have anything significant to share here, unlike with the PS1 games
Just as a means to refresh my memory, one question: Outlaw special attack in this game behaves just like its special in TM3 & TM4, right?
This game definitely feels like a remake of TM2. Outlaw’s special is the same as it is in TM3 but outlaw didn’t appear in TM4 and was replaced by Meter Maid
@@dessadoo I knew it! I have a good memory! And yeah, that's the reason why I used to choose Meter Maid when I played TM4, cause it uses Outlaw's special attack
Well, If I ever have the chance to play TM Head On again, I will watch this video and I will share my experience, thoughts, etc. Greetings!
Head on is a pretty solid game, never was a fan of the cartoonist look, but it's still a solid game. BTW do you have a discord or somewhere I can get into more direct contact with you?
Yes I do have a Discord! I just added it to the description of this video
The Transylvania music(both of them) used for the Final bosses in the PSP version really fits instead ot just "Bonus Levels" OST.
As it fits, makes it unique and makes it little more scarier facing Dark Tooth & Tower Tooth (especially when you were younger) it did gave me a spook lol
reply if you agree or such
also facing Dark Tooth in the PSP version is bit hard.. especially when he spams the machine gun shooting more napalm cones..
But maybe it's just me. But facing Tower Tooth in PSP version is alot more harder unless you get up high. Well stage 1 is easy just dont get close..
Stage 2 is more worse than PS2 version as it sends a lightning attack with several Napalm Cones.. so like good luck facing him in PSP version.
There’s no question. The original boss battle music (Vampire’s Teeth) fits WAY better than the mid tempo bongos they use for the PS2 version 😅
The PSP version is much harder in general I’ve found.
@@dessadoo yeah and the bosses are more tougher.. Tower Tooth is a nightmare. Dark Tooth spams his machine gun of napalm cones yeah..
aaand
Maybe you could try out & make a video of the PSP version well either with an actual PSP or just use an emulator.. since you don't have to buy it but yeah.
If you want to
(Also Tower Tooth is playable only when beating the game with 5 characters.. I think it's only on the PSP version.. I'm not sure about PS2)
Head on is a fun game, I just feel like it's the TM game that people have the least to talk about
175cm and 85kg is nowhere near "pretty big". It's 5'7 , 187 lbs....which is weird because Sweet Tooth seems huge to me :D Hell, in the tv show he was played by Samoa Joe who is 6'2 , 280+ lbs and he looked pretty damn accurate to his videogame version
Twisted metal 4 definitely has the most characters in the franchise drew.
Answer... Hell Yes!!
Feels more like a weird TM2 remake to me
Its better than tm 2 in almost every way, and it is a direct sequel because the characters like miranda watts looking for Amanda who was in tm 2
Your gameplay footage is very blurry here for some reason
Bad capture card 🙃
@@dessadoo PSP & PS2 games can be emulated with decent quality now BTW. Sure, it's extra setup but it can beat a bad capture card (though it will not give authentic experience unless you set resolution to native and software mode it).
They gave Marcus needles wt. and ht. I think but there's alot of questionable details for character bios. Also whoever made Hammerhead in this game must hate Hammerhead because his poor statline... Look at Sweet tooth's stat line then look at Hammerhead's..
You make no use of all the energy moves. You complain about the game lacking depth, but you’re ignoring a major component!
I hate this game twisted Metal 2 is an iconic classic but the gameplay and this one is just so watered down and boring and easy that I just get bored so fast it's a big step down from Black the only thing that's good about the game in my opinion is the stories
I don’t think there are many people who would have Head On as their favorite, but it is at least a good game to introduce someone to Twisted Metal if they never played before
@@dessadoo definitely easiest controls
Sweet tooth 175cm and 84kg
Is relatively small
175cm is 5'9 and 84kg is like 185 lbs. It makes no sense they were just lazy with the numbers and put random ones in or they subbed in random measurements from the developers of the game into character slots. Other wise I have no idea why they'd choose such dumb numbers
Yeah, that’s a good point. Needles Kane and Marcus Kane are supposed to be the same person, but they are completely different sizes.