Twisted Metal III
PlayStation

Twisted Metal III

72
Critic Rating
#Fighting

About

Twisted Metal III is a vehicular combat game released in 1998 for the PlayStation. Players control weaponized vehicles in arena-based battles, aiming to destroy opponents and survive each round. The game features new characters, levels, and a redesigned physics engine. It introduced a new developer, 989 Studios, following the departure of the original creators. Reception was mixed, with criticism focused on controls and design changes.

Storyline

Twisted Metal III takes place two years after the events of Twisted Metal 2 and is a continuation of the previous game’s story. A mysterious man who goes by the name of Calypso returns with his Twisted Metal tournament, in which the winner is granted one wish. Calypso tends to twist the winner's wish, leaving them with an unfortunate demise.

Playtime Estimates

Main Story3.4h
Main + Extra10.9h
Completionist20.5h
All Styles5.8h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 8/8/2026

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Game Info

Release Date10/31/1998
Developer989 Studios
Publisher989 Studios
PlatformsPlayStation
GenresFighting, Shooter, Racing
IGDB Rating72/100 (35)

Game Modes

Single player
Multiplayer

Themes

Action
Horror
Thriller
Survival
Comedy

Perspectives

Third person

Release Dates

PlayStationOct 31, 1998