Twisted Metal retrospective with David Jaffe (PART 1)

The beginning of a new retrospective series, we cover the Playstation 1 era of Twisted Metal with none other than David Jaffe, the main director and designer of the franchise!
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[@Thejigholeman]

i love the axel ending. he doesn't wish to be let out of the device, that would be too easy and unfulfilling he doesn't wish for his father to be put in the device, he wishes that on no one he doesn't wish for his father to be killed, he isn't out for revenge he wishes for the strength to face his father, and to do what needs to be done. and calypso grants him that wish. no tricks, no wordplay, no gotcha. he just grants his wish. even calypso can appreciate a pure wish like that.

[@Proutbedaine]

Yes! It's what I always felt was so amazing about that ending too. You nailed it!

[@GamerGuysReviews]

A Twisted Metal retrospective featuring the man behind the burning clown himself? Sign me up! Also, gaming industry? Do us a favor and bring back the car combat games, please!

[@FlipWarBucks]

Game industry here: We will gladly bring back car combat games, are you willing to pay for 3/4ths of the combatants and $2 each for cosmetic items?

[@GoogieBuiscut]

Crossout would like a word with you

[@turtleguymcturtle4303]

Not if Sony don't get off their high horse about story,But their doing well so far on remakes maybe Twistwd Metal can get the same treatment.

[@emceenati1497]

@@turtleguymcturtle4303 a twisted metal remake could be very good or very bad. The track record is good so far.

[@Norber2007]

​@@turtleguymcturtle4303 i want to see combination of TM2 and TM4. I'm sad when play in TM4 without Twister, Hammerhead or Grasshopper.

[@Larry]

I absolutely LOVED Twisted Metal, but it sucked being a fan in the UK, only the original and a renamed sequel only ever came out here. Ended up having to mod my PS1 and import the other titles, inc Rogue Trip, which I consider to be the proper Twisted Metal 3. Also, I loved the whole Americana aspect of the original, would kill for a PS4 remake. But I'd love to see a TM series, I think a series of unconnected mini-stories ALA The Animatrix/Love, Death & Robots would fit the premise perfectly. As for another Twisted Metal game, I think the battle royale genre would fit the genre perfectly.

[@mistergremm735]

I Heard it was because they were too violent for children considering video games were still known as baby toy in many parental guardians view nice to see ya here larry

[@Larry]

@@mistergremm735 Oh no, we're extremely laid back when it comes to violence in games. Most violent games are developed here. It was most likely poor sales.

[@davidmansour7482]

Larry Bundy Jr Wait, Larry, are you sure? I have a copy of twisted metal 2 for ps1 thats pal and im from australia.

[@LuckyLucyHi]

Actually, Europe loved to censor Twisted Metal. Twisted Metal Black had all the cutscenes removed due to the violence.

[@gtamike_TSGK]

I've got Rogue Trip pal uk ps1

[@mrman2327]

SOME ONE FINALLY DID IT. THANK YOU. But for real we need to bring this genre of games back.

[@thelonelywolf88]

TM is never coming back, but remastered classics would be nice. I might consider getting a new PlayStation

[@sleazyfellow]

Twisted metal 2 was the best. I'm not a fan of the rest.

[@Norber2007]

@@sleazyfellow history and characters are good, Paris are awesome but in gameplay part and map design TM4 is better than TM2.

[@liamjohnson8000]

Try Crossout. It’s similar but you build your own car.

[@mrman2327]

@Mykel Hardin Then why are you here

[@BojanMadzarov]

Wow you got the dude that does TM2 voice of Calypso Holy shit dude that was beyond awesome! More please!

[@SpicyChickenGodAJ]

Cant wait for the take on Twisted Metal: Black game gave me nightmares as a lad

[@thelonelywolf88]

I loved that game growing up

[@PACKERMAN2077]

My grandma sold it as soon as I got it saying that it looked demonic and would mess with my mind and drive me crazy.... so yeah I've played every single Twisted Metal game back-to-back multiple times except black, I grew up with all of them as they came out.

[@huvang8329]

My favorite tm

[@Spills51]

Game consumed me for years!!!! My FAV!!

[@RussianPuppy]

Imagin making your own maps to publish and play onilne for that game with online players and car customization and possibly leveling and special unlocks??

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

"Twisted Metal retrospective..." Oh, another one... "...with David Jaffe." MOMGETTHEFUCKINGPOPCORNNOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thelonelywolf88]

It's amazing he got Jaffe's take on it as well as Calypso

[@vahlok1426]

I want a new Twisted Metal so badly. 2012's entry was one of my personal favorites, and it sucks it never got the continuation it was seemingly meant to have. Can't wait to see more of this series.

[@vahlok1426]

@zer0M That...would not appeal to me at all. I just don't like Battle Royale at all. Just give me another Twisted Metal in the classic style, it doesn't need BR.

[@nikitalobo9337]

@zer0M what's next? Battle royale Quake game? Hell no :^) This is arena combat series and BR don't need here.

[@Largentina.]

@zer0M You're obviously very young. At least I would hope so with immature childish comments like that.

[@Josdvil]

@@Largentina. it just makes sense money wise which they are a company trying to make money so battle royal makes sense

[@Largentina.]

@@Josdvil That logic is ridiculous. So would you be ok with Coke and McDonald's advertisements posted all over your game's environments? No? Why not, it makes sense money wise. They are just a company trying to make money.

[@onewingedgamer96]

I am Calypso and I thank you for playing Twisted Metal!

[@seatspud]

"Congratulations viewer! Welcome to my site!"

[@KokoRicky]

I love Jaffe's constant swearing. He's the best kind of overgrown child; overflowing with imagination and far-out ideas. Hopefully some day he'll get to return to the TM franchise.

[@grimm_destroyer5566]

Pretty Normal Media Jaffe is like honey badger 🦡 they don’t give a shit 😆

[@smartalex995]

You impressed by cussing ? What are you 12 ?

[@smartalex995]

Lol gay

[@KokoRicky]

@@smartalex995 finding something endearing isn't the same as being impressed by it.

[@VenomousHigh]

He needs to return to sanity first.

[@randomguy10999]

That ending is fucking great. Would love to see Mel McMurrin come back if there is a new twisted metal in the future

[@brickwall8869]

You know, that comment about those developers bitching about "Gore and death is fine, but women in bikinis are a no-no" remind me a lot to videogames of today's age Cough.. cough..."MK11" cough...

[@gamermilk2989]

In their defense, a lot of the skimpy outfits in MK9 had like no style and are downright embarrassing. Also it's not like characters in MK11 are wearing burqas.

[@brickwall8869]

@@gamermilk2989 Agree to some extend, (Jade never looked that good) the problem I have is how boring the females look. With the exception of 2 character, every female looks boring and uninteresting with a lack of diversity. Why does a young adult like Cassie has to be covered up with armor while a general like Baraka has a skin that rocks booty shorts and tatoos? Diversity is the issue I have with the skins in MK11

[@incelliousthewizard7883]

@@gamermilk2989 About that www.reddit.com/r/Kappa/comments/aqowx7/mk11_jade_100_halal_version/

[@brickwall8869]

@Artuurs Z. You know, this may be the first time I'm seeing someone White Knighting a girl from a videogame. Thank you for showing me how much of a loser you are lol

[@fuzzydunlop7928]

Idk about all that but I remember all tits and asses in the Injustice games. Particularly the second one. If anything I feel like we see less and less gore in video games. I think the ability for higher graphical fidelity is making gore unpalatable for a lot of devs - it was fine when it was just red polygonal gibs. The last game that wasn't cartoony that had serious gore in it was like, fucking Red Dead Redemption 2 - the quality on the human viscera was higher than on the animal carcasses, like when you skin an animal, the skinned carcass is kinda blurry on purpose but you can literally blow someone's fucking face off with a shotgun - up close - sticking it under their chins - and it's in glorious 1080p.

[@HunterBoltage]

Im hearing fricking Calypso in full HD?

[@milkman1026]

Twisted Metal 2 was my childhood. I loved the music, and the comic style storytelling. That was a beautiful game.

[@memyopinionsche6610]

How awesome would it be to get a TWISTED METAL in 2019..

[@bettercallpaul3579]

Yes! i would love that too since this is my favorite game of all time!!!

[@memyopinionsche6610]

Same here. But the thing that concerns me. About microtransactions and loot boxes. And 100% sure the company that owns the rights to twisted metal will gut it out. And ruin it.

[@Nickles4]

Still waiting…..in 2022…

[@Daynick101]

God I want a New Twisted Metal, Such a great series

[@bettercallpaul3579]

yeah, i hope Twisted Metal game will be back one day

[@brianlawl]

I want it too but if they just copy head on, black, and then twisted metal 2012 ehhh idk. Number 2 was the best gameplay with how quick u can spin around and how much ramming was part of the gameplay

[@brianlawl]

Black was good but headon and 2012 just felt like it was trying to copy that vibe with how the weps look and travel. 1 and 2 had the best atmosphere.

[@lucky_keroro]

Wow dude way to go and make a retrospective about another game series I really enjoy. Hitting homeruns on all these choices in my book. Keep up the good work, dude!

[@IAmFredTheTraveler]

Why has no one mentioned how beautiful Grasshopper's ending is? It's so pure and wholesome. No screwing anyone around, no gotcha, no games. He just holds her and dies with her. He may be the villain... But he is a good father. Can't deny that.

[@EvanNixonType4]

He actually got Mel McMurrin to do the voice in the ending! Awesome!!

[@thelonelywolf88]

Is that who voiced Calypso?

[@EvanNixonType4]

@@thelonelywolf88 Yes! :D

[@thelonelywolf88]

It's funny, I was about to Google it until I saw your comment

[@fancythebold]

I'm friends with mel, great guy

[@SCACCHIESLOCUST]

OMG THE ENDING

[@TheTrueCaptainAwesome]

The TM2 Marcus Kane ending and "text ending" of TM1 Bruce (Thumper) will always be my favorite two conclusions to the story. Marcus may have his in animated form, but to imagine that 2005 Los Angeles becomes a place of peace because of one man's wish...that's pretty awesome, even if the "ANTI-CLIMACTIC" ending didn't make it to the game.

[@GizmoHibiki]

I can't be the only one surprised they got the original voice actor of Calypso for a minute long sketch.

[@AquaFan1998]

A new twisted metal 2 ending lol

[@FadeDragontear]

"and I was like fuck it, I went to film school sorta. Let's make some fuckin' movies" David Jaffe is my spirit animal. Great retrospective man! Thanks for creating it.

[@BobExcalibur]

You actually got Mel McMurrin himself? That's fantastic.

[@RetardicA]

While I can understand the differences between 1/2 and 3/4, I can't understand all the hate it gets. Maybe it's because I grew up with them but I always liked 3/4 more. I remember being in a Toys R Us with my dad and seeing a multiplayer demo of 3. We both were amazed and bought it immediately. I like all the Twisted Metal games. Great video and very inspirational hearing Jaffe's story.

[@coverandoacasa]

slightly off topic, but you deserve 1000000 likes just for the usage of the tomba ost

[@Anomaly188]

I think Jaffe is done with game development. He did Twisted Metal and God of War and left his mark on the industry, and if you listen to the developer's commentary on GoW1 he was getting pretty sick of the state of game development even back then. He was complaining about how games took so much longer to make, they cost so much more, more people had to be involved as a necessity, and the game has to sell billions of copies to not be considered a failure and the concept abandoned. I think he misses the old 'garage band' days where a small team with a vision could put out something completely new and different that's admittedly sloppy but has enough heart and charm to win fans. Games now are much more clean and polished and the consumers expect that to their own detriment. The consumers now want graphical perfection and easy to digest mechanics and aren't willing to tolerate obvious rough edges because it's an HD world.

[@coverandoacasa]

@@Anomaly188 david jaffe confirmed he's working on a 20$ SP horror game, so he's not done yet with the gaming industry

[@femorllarina9395]

You are the most professional and hard working channel I have seen, you deserve many more subs

[@copperhead577]

Suck-up.

[@brawlmaster7]

YOU GOT MEL MCMURRIN!!! HOLY SHIT!! AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Dude man fantastic work on the editing and production quality for this retrospective too man, i love the slideshows and hearing David Jaffe in the backround just chilling and sending his commentary over the line, fucking awesome, please try and cover Twisted Metal: Small Brawl if you can aswell!!~

[@grimm_destroyer5566]

brawlmaster7 wait a minute who writes this Shiiiiiiit!!! And bam Calypso turned him into a Bee 🐝 😆

[@LoneWolf-kw3ol]

I love the way david talks. Hes informal, frank, earnest and REAL. Developers today are so damn fake and rigid, constantly worried about publisher overlords or stock values. It really shows that as much as gaming has gained in some aspects, its also lost equally in others.

[@EBAGTheGreat]

This video made me tear up, it's so beautiful

[@1ChomperChain]

You went above and beyond on this video. I love your content keep it up! Great work!

[@overlordwinter4611]

I've been waiting for months since I saw you tease this. Cant wait to get through it all!

[@jakejutras5420]

It's like MK's arcade endings yes but MK still had canonical endings.

[@turtleguymcturtle4303]

True the only canon ending in TM2 was outlaw 2's ending but the rest of them aren't canon,Because in TM3 they team up with each other

[@VivaLaLazlow]

As usual, Ghenry hitting the internet with videos that aren't pompous rantings, but rather informative insights and behind the scenes info. Great work as always.

[@thedoorsman]

Thank you for all the time and detail put into this! please do this for as many video games as you can.

[@ThrasherDBS]

I started my channel 10 years ago to be Twisted Metal centric and even made a review series for each of the cars. I had wanted to do a retrospective for after I finished my series. Now I don't need to. You've done such an awesome job, and definitely at a quality that I couldn't match. Well done covering my favorite era of the franchise, I'm eagerly awaiting the next video in your series. Also loved the fact you got Jaffe and Mel McMurrin involved in this too!

[@TMONEYVSBIGT]

Awesome, I've been a long time subscriber of your channel, I've always loved your cars of twisted metal series

[@darseantaylor5060]

Twisted Metal 2 is still my favorite 🤗

[@SeekerLancer]

This was incredible, I hope Part 2 is coming soon.

[@Heattokun]

What I’ll say is probably the best part of 4 was, is people were probably rumoring how to unlock Calypso in 1, 2 and 3, so people probably super wanted to play Calypso, so putting Sweet Tooth as the Wishmaster allowed Calypso to put his keys in his car and put his pedal to the (twisted) metal

[@Mattitude23]

I grew up playing the Twisted Metal games and I adored them. I thoroughly enjoyed this retrospective and hearing some comments from David himself was the cherry on top. I can't wait what's in store for part 2. Thank you for this

[@chrispierceall3627]

My first PS1 game was Twisted Metal, I remember liking it but struggling with all the buttons back then. It's always interesting to hear about the early days of game development. I feel like your channel icon should be updated to the bee though.

[@stevenl3265]

David Jaffe, such a awesome honest guy. He really loves his game. So do I David, there’s nothing else like it.

[@mutalix]

Wow! Not only is this video and its different parts amazing! But you got Jaffe and McMurran in as well! Fantastic series my friend! Thank you!

[@harrisonosirrah]

This is an amazing retrospective. Favoriting this video and subscribing. Cant wait till part 2.

[@thegospel9839]

Such a great series. Really fun. Never got old.

[@jzilla989]

Hell yeah. This is gonna be a good watch. I also wanna add, I have always followed David with his games and his interviews thanks to the TM series. But his interviews are always hilarious. His mastery of the art of casual vulgarity is simply stupendous.

[@HmmmmNiceBike]

Been waiting for this one, thanks for your hard work!

[@TheBoneHeadClan]

This deserves so many more views. F'ing love this blast of introspection history and cool beyond cool that you got David Jaffe on to do an interview.

[@fgyjtingenieroeuropeo56]

Honestly, I only played Black and Head-On on a emulator. Yet still, I have most fun and a better experience than some modern games. Please Sony make a new TM.

[@thebeardofpepew4538]

Dude bruh you got Calypso on this vid. I think I broke the subscribe button I subscribed so hard. Good work dood!

[@WickedlNl]

Very well done doc,cant wait for part two!

[@samdatwistedman88]

Love part 1! Subscribed and cannot wait for part 2! Especially since you got Jaffe and the voice of Calypso. Wish I could like the video a thousand times.

[@typeqtv]

Everyone always forgets about this game series or only remembers the 2nd or most recent one. Twisted Metal 4 will always be my favorite. Edit: Wow! It all makes sense now. Single Track left and went to GT Interactive and they ended up making Rogue Trip. Who also created Duke Nukem: A Time to Kill. That’s wildly ironic actually.

[@RoosTerJunkyard]

incredible work ... it makes me sad that the vehicular combat games have disappeared, and yet this saga with such a personal style, along with carmageddon bring me nice memories

[@TheEpisodesShow]

Twisted Metal is my all time favorite video game series. I love that this is getting such an in depth look into it's history. also blew me away that you got Calypso's voice actor for that ending, that was awesome. looking forward to the next videos ^_^

[@Exigentable]

This was incredibly compelling stuff man, well done. The entire runtime flew by.

[@Kaitos11]

Holy shit...you got Mel to do this!? AWESOME! I knew it was him when I heard his voice, nobody can replicate it. Regarding the video, I learned alot of new things so thank you for this. Subbing to the channel so I can see the next parts.

[@wvbanshee1313]

Twisted Metal 4 is my favorite of the ones on psx, since it was the first one I owned as a kid, it also had Rob Zombie as a character and featured his music on some of the levels which I thought was crazy awesome as a kid.

[@FriendOfTrashPandas]

THANK YOU for mentioning Rob Zombie!

[@residentevilclone]

Really well done my dude! Definitely checking out part 2.

[@foreignuser_]

this rocks thanks for making this video. i'm sure it took a lot of work to put this together

[@theviper7305]

Dude you are freaking awesome im still waiting for that part 2. Good job bro

[@Ghenry]

It's coming along well. I'm not sure how much longer, but hopefully soon. Hope you stick around!

[@theviper7305]

@@Ghenry Definitely! You deserve more subscribers I like your channel you always talk about my favorite franchises that nobody else talks about them these days but you still support them! Keep up the good work also I can't wait for David Jaffe to talk more about twisted metal lost in part 2

[@antshield]

"Who writes this SHHHHHIIIIiiiiiiitttttt??" This was AMAZING. Great work!

[@grimm_destroyer5566]

Antshield 21 he should be happy calypso didn’t turn him into the Honey 🍯 Nut 🥜 Cheerios Bee 🐝 😆

[@williamwilson2292]

Very cool. I love this series since the beginning, it's why I spent years creating a fan project involving Twisted Metal. Glad this video was made.

[@papelkoff]

Wow dude, your work is absolutely amazing.

[@XFlawlessXxx]

Just remake 2 Twisted Metal 2 with online, and I'll be happy man. I love this franchise(especially 2). I would be so happy to see this game come back. Hopefully one day.

[@sleazyfellow]

Yeah tm2 was the best.

[@Pewpewpew182]

Great video. Very impressed with the retrospective. Props on your work! When is the next video coming? :)

[@saturnstar718]

What a fantastic retrospective. Well done! And getting the original Calypso voice actor???...icing on the cake. U got a new subscriber. You truly care about the quality of your vids and the Twisted Metal Series, which I loved growing up.

[@carlosmanzanares6133]

This was great. I saw the video was so long, but I actually ended up watching the whole thing lol I can't wait for the next one. I love hearing about all this Twisted Metal history

[@casedistorted]

I wish I had someone like Jaffe teaching me all the things he’s learned for making video games. It’s what I always wanted to do growing up as a kid but could never get off my ass to move somewhere like Cali to do it

[@JoseAGamez-ci9rt]

Dude, you even got the voice actor from TM2?!?!?! Incredible. TV Quality. I loved it, can't wait for part 2. :)

[@Wardog01Actual]

DAMN, this was SO awesome! I can't wait for part 2! Great job, big homie. May Calypso grant your every wish, without irony!

[@jasonshouseoffunandvideoga7169]

Amazing job with this vid. I'm a huge fans of the series and it was great to hear from the creator! 💪🔥

[@jbone2345]

Nice Job on this documentary!!

[@Polychi1998]

THAT ENDING WAS AMAZING!

[@i_am_dementia9926]

I'm glad I just randomly came across this. Huge fan of TM Black. Can't wait for the next part!

[@ZenataUSA]

Surprised to find such a recent retrospective and of this series. Especially one done so god damn well!

[@Zero8880]

God, I played the sh** out of Twisted Metal 1 and Grand Turismo back in the day. Absolutely loved this game.

[@WickedElement]

OMG you got Mel McMurrin!!! Also, great job on this retrospective! 🔥 🤡🍦

[@Exigentable]

Excellent content man, never subscribed so fast in my life. Very well written, edited and produced overall.

[@KevinJamesVideo]

Thanks for making this!

[@Beoslasher]

Can’t wait for parts 2 and 3!

[@user-jv7gr1jb3r]

Holy shit! Part 1?! You mean there's more??? _(This retrospective is sold seperately)_

[@theronquishow5837]

Just watching this now, with the upcoming release of the Twisted Metal TV show. Great video, dude!

[@steveorsomthing7600]

Holy crap dude, I just about lost it when I realized you were referencing Dunkey's review TM 2012. Awesome vid! Can't wait for the next part!

[@classicrockfan14]

I thought 3-4 were awesome with an even better sound track and I loved 989 studios and Syphon Filter

[@Vynzent]

The soundtrack in 3 and 4 really fit the gameplay. It also got kids into Rob Zombie lol

[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Rob Zombie on the soundtrack helped, but 3 and 4 were fuckin trash

[@EG_John]

TM4 is the best TM of PS1 era. Most do not like TM4 by inertia after the not so successful third game, but gameplay wise it is definitely superior to other games in the series. More characters, more weapons, interactive maps, more maps, better graphics, better special effects, better sound, better control, faster speed. All aspects of the gameplay are excellent. It is strange to consider this game bad only because someone doesn’t like the video or the story of the characters.

[@Kestila]

yea tm4 is awesome, got around to play tm2 and it's so janky, endings are cool though.

[@Reoko77]

God, what a great series. Black made a landmark in my life where i was too young to fatham or play the game but still did. Around 8 or 9 years old, that game legit gave me nightmares and a panic attack. No joke. Even today, its a bit embarrassing and the first time iv ever talked about it 2 decades later. Now, black still creeps me out even today. There was never a game like it or ever will be.

[@MadRockDrummer18]

I’m SO GLAD I stumbled upon your channel!

[@FrostyDelights]

That was very fun to watch thank you for your work sir :) Love Twisted Metal black and 4 a lot!

[@jaytheartman610]

A twisted metal retrospective with David Jaffe? *"sounds good to me baby"*

[@thehammer5011]

Calypso I wanna be the best oh you want to bee the best and then he turns you into a bee

[@BluVid]

Hmmm, well done. Very cool that you were able to get Jaffe's perspective and get a bunch of stories about the development cycle of the original game. Awesome effort.

[@supradoom]

Cool video! Twisted Metal 2 was just awesome back then. Spent endless nights split screen playing that with my best friend.

[@amogus8844]

I loved all Twisted Metal games, bring Vehicular combat games back!!!

[@lordvlygar2963]

Dude, I totally flipped my shit when I realized you got Mel to do Calypso for this video.

[@donnellboykin3779]

Hearing mel's voice reprise calypso in this video, gave me a blast of nostalgia from the 90s. Good work👍🏾👍🏾

[@dennisbergkamp17]

Dude, thank you for making these, this is fucking awesome.

[@crusher4819]

twisted metal 4 will always be my favorite

[@Ghenry]

It's better than 3 at least.

[@crusher4819]

@@Ghenry I really like the physics of 4 and I would go so far to say that they are even an improvement off of the first two games. It's so damn smooth (for the most part)!

[@IsaiahMusic_]

Twisted metal 4 was my favorite!

[@wonderwaffle93]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! YESSSS. Man big thank you for the crew for bringing twister metal to me and many others growing up in the 90s I remember having my brother take me back to blockbuster or just ANY rental store just to rent the game, got to the point where we finally just bought it. I think my favorite is still the PSP port, oh man the hours I would kill with that game. Really wish Sony would give this series another shot, Hell an arcade version or something would be perfect. I miss the mayhem I would have with my cousins and friends along with the colorful and twisted cast of characters.

[@mikebest7284]

Great video blast from my past