The Fallout series was a great success for Amazon. However, shortly after, another video game adaptation was secretly released that is worth noting. MyMMO author Nikolas Hernes believes Twisted Metal is perfect for fans of the Fallout series and the Mad Max movies.
What is Twisted Metal?
- Twisted Metal was released in 1995 for the PlayStation 1 and received new games up until 2012.
- In the game, you engage in car battles with various characters, with the clown known as
Sweettooth
being particularly famous. - The games were relatively brutal, featuring machine guns and other weapons, and focused on dark humor presented as a television event.
Twisted Metal is a forgotten game series from Sony that is not as well-known today compared to Last of Us and God of War. Nevertheless, Sony decided to make a series based on the franchise, which premiered last year in America on the streaming service Peacock. Since April 26, the series can also be watched on Amazon Prime, and anyone who can’t get enough of the Fallout series should definitely check it out.
You can find the trailer for the series here:
A Milkman in the Apocalypse
Due to an electrical catastrophe, the apocalypse has broken out in the world of Twisted Metal. Anthony Mackie, best known as Falcon from the MCU, plays a so-called milkman. In this dangerous world, he manages deliveries between the last places of civilization. To withstand the dangers, he and his car are armed to the teeth.
I think Anthony Mackie is excellent in the series. Here, he showcases his charm in front of the camera, which I often miss in the MCU films. He is not just the quiet action hero; he is also clumsy and tends to talk too much in awkward moments. This makes him endearing, especially when he is with Stephanie Beatriz, known as Rosa from Brooklyn 99. The two have a noticeable chemistry that I particularly enjoyed.
Especially in the particularly deadly and dangerous situations, the chemistry and fun of playing shine through.
Supporting Characters Like in Fallout
Apart from the two protagonists, the supporting characters are a great delight. Chief among them is the clown Sweet Tooth, who brings a lot of fun in his scenes as he is brutal, ruthless, and actually just wants to create his own show.
In general, the apocalypse is well used to depict various groups. There is a gang of law enforcers who want to rule the area, reminiscent of the Brotherhood from Fallout, and a society that constantly travels and lives in trucks.
However, the characters are always to be understood as silly figures. Even more serious topics are always treated with humor. The apocalypse is not taken seriously and is even sillier than many of the scenes in the Fallout series.
Before Furiosa, You Get Some Car Action Here
The action in the series is divided into two forms: action with people and action in cars. The fights between people are fun because Anthony Mackie has no real chance against the strong opponents. He mostly tries to score with his loose mouth.
The action in the cars is much more visually appealing, even though I would have preferred the fights to be even dirtier. The source material offers significantly more absurd vehicles and weapons. Nonetheless, the driving action is worthwhile. Although the series never reaches the epic scale and staging of Mad Max, those who want to prepare for Furiosa will at least find some enjoyment here.
In Furiosa, we have to deal with Chris Hemsworth, who returns to his hated capes: He suffered under them as Thor for years, and now again in Furiosa: Chris Hemsworth hates capes
Twisted Metal has 10 episodes, each lasting about 30 minutes. For my taste, that was a bit too long. Two fewer episodes would have benefited the series. A second season has now been confirmed. If the new season becomes even more creative and adventurous in its car battles, it could become a really good video game adaptation. But aside from that, I can recommend the first season to anyone who enjoys light, silly action in a post-apocalypse setting. You can find even more post-apocalypse here: A gripping sci-fi series is perfect if you’re looking for more after Fallout
