I just got Twisted Metal at Babbages for $59.95.  Although you 
may consider this an expensive price for a Playstation game, believe 
me it is definitely well worth the money.  Although all the other 
video game magazines called it a flop, I beg to differ...this game is 
almost perfect!
	The only disappointing feature here is the lack of a contest 
in which both players can participate.  By this I mean a mode where 
it's you, a buddy, and a bunch of cars for a free-for-all brawl!  That
would be cool.  Too bad.
	The good things about this game include 12 cars to choose 
from, individual special weapons on each, and 5 different HUGE 3D 
levels to compete in.  And these levels are quite different from each 
other unlike certain racing games( Ridge Racer!).  
	The game's graphics are arguable, but hey, a game needs more
than good graphics to be fun!  There are digital explosions which look
great on my 27" Sony TV. I give it a 8 here.  
	The game's sound is also arguable, kinda corny sound effects, 
but they still fit the game.  The music is pretty cool...if you're 
into that heavy metal/hard rock type of music.  I give it an 8 here.
	The game's playability is excellent, if not for Tekken, this 
would undoubtbly be my favorite Playstation game.  Definite 10 here.
	The little bells and whistles such as the ability to have a 
choice of difficulty levels with passwords(phew!) also help this game 
a lot.  9 in the bells and whistles category.
	And last, but not least, the fun factor.  This game is 
probably the funnest game I've ever played because it never gets 
frustrating.  Tekken can get frustrating at times, but in Twisted 
Metal, if you loose you loose to more than one guy and it's more 
innovative in the sense that you can replenish your energy and 
weapons.  I give this game a 10 here.
	Overall, this game gets 9 because it would be perfect if it 
had a two-player contest mode and some better graphics and sound.  
Still the fun factor and playability pull it up a lot.
	Just remember, these reviews should convince you to rent the 
game reviewed, not go out and buy it right away.  The best person who 
knows what you like is yourself.  In other words, don't buy the game 
after reading this and then e-mail me with complaints.
-Karthik Hariharan 
 ramah@linden.Fortnet.org