Twisted Metal: Small Brawl Video Review

[@jesusriced]

This was personally one of my favorite games as a kid

[@ultrairrelevantnobody1862]

This is probably the most subversive Twisted Metal game. Kids playing with RC Cars that contain deadly weapons they shouldn't be playing with at such a young age. Hilarious. I haven't played it yet though but it looks interesting.

[@BioDestiny]

True

[@binho2224]

@@ultrairrelevantnobody1862 they are actually fireworks and things alike, not real weapons. I Think some fireworks would still be ilegal for Kids of young age to buy.

[@shtigers01]

Damn! I cant believe I never found this channel before. Ive always wanted someone to review the games I grew up playing. Now excuse me while I binge watch the rest of your videos

[@alecduquette7500]

This was my first Twisted Metal, came out when I was 6. I enjoyed it because the slower pace was easier when fine motor skills aren't really a thing yet, also easier to play with my little brother for the same reason I already stated. Just for that reason I'd say they succeeded with Small Brawl, the slower pace helped young kids like me ease into the series I could enjoy later in life with Black, Head On and 2012. Also let me go back to 2 and have a fighting chance playing it. Not my favorite Twisted Metal but is definitely the one I feel most nostalgic to

[@VincentDAce]

My case is exactly like yours, I remember this game coming with my PS1 on christmas, there was also a CD Demo with it too, it had Spider-Man 2 Enter Electron, Sheep Raider and other games. I definitely feel nostalgic about this game. PD: Sorry to respond to a 1 year old comment.

[@Gojiro7]

im glad you pointed out something the reviewer didn't, this game was made for KIDS!! kids may not be able to handle the fast pace speed of the TM games, heck I played the very first one as a kid and for the first couple of years, I didn't like it because I thought it was hard to control and unfair.....because I was a kid who didn't get the appeal yet, so going more methodical and less difficult while using a set up that still allows it to be dark with a kid friendly facade was a good idea, regardless if you care for the characterization.

[@InfiniteDreamzxP]

@@Gojiro7 to be fair he did mention it was targeted towards kid but what he didnt/couldnt do was review it as a kid otherwise it would be totally different

[@matjb]

Small Brawl was my parents solution to me playing all the other Twisted Metal games from the PS1, as a 6 year old. They thought those ones were too morbid and violent for me, so they bought me Small Brawl. I honestly think it's the most creative of all Twisted Metal games. By far one of my favorite games of all time.

[@minmogrovingstrongandhealthy]

Your parents were right. The creator of TM is out of his mind too hence the morbid games ... Small Brawl is chefs kiss indeed.

[@carljackson1831]

I also enjoyed TM3 and 4, wish the vehicular combat games would make a comeback one day.

[@abcdef-cf2uk]

It WAS my gateway into the series, and it remains my fav

[@TeraGaze]

This game may not have been perfect, however the innovation on the super moves is what I loved the most, they where all unique, unlike the newer games they all lost their identity.

[@MarioGamepro]

I love this one it was cute and awesome seeing RC Cars fight indoors and kinda annoyed that you said it was generic and boring and battery powered RC Cars are mostly slow

[@Larry-qh2kp]

battery powered rc is as fast as it gets

[@yeisongustavocardonacastro4832]

I don't understand the hate of this game, this game is soo good

[@princessevie-topic7495]

This was actually my entry start for the twisted metal series. When I was 7 I played twisted metal small brawl cause I thought it was funny and enjoyable. Witch still is for me. And no doubt about it I still have this game today.

[@opitmusIII]

I still play it today too. Its shame it gets shit on a lot but I don't care i love the game

[@princessevie-topic7495]

@@opitmusIII originally I heard before this game was out. I heard the small brawl was supposed to be rated E for everyone before getting a T rating. But still it's a good game to start with.

[@opitmusIII]

@@princessevie-topic7495 it was one of favoruite games that got me thourgh some rough times alongside war of the monsters and destroy all humans 2 . i still play twisted metal small brawl to this day

[@theb3ast734]

It’s weird cause this was released in 2001, but it looks like it’s graphics are from 1999

[@pistachiodisguisey911]

bc it was a ps1 game not that weird lol

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

the graphics are worse than TM 1

[@iTwIsTeDZz]

I love this game and all the entries in the Twisted Metal series for that matter each game has its own unique aspects and characteristics. It’s like some days you prefer coffee and some days you prefer hot chocolate. Fantastic review btw.

[@demonic-deadbeat3212]

Am i the only one laughing because as a kid Needles Kane was still Clowning Around. 😄😄

[@nighttime-mime]

It's great to see another Twisted Metal review from you. Can't wait to see your 4 and Head-On reviews.

[@Nicktechnoo]

I remember when I was young my best friend had this game and I owned every other twisted metal in the series, but if I went to his house we were only allowed to play small brawl because it looked like a game more meant for children. Needless to say, I enjoyed this game and I LOVED the level; design. I do agree on most of your points with the slow gameplay, great sound track, and that the overall feel of the game seems to be completely off from any other TM in the genre. I personally liked all the endings and I liked the new unlockable cars/levels that were added and it showed that the publishers had creativity, but overall the game got boring and old after 1 playthrough due to it's slow gameplay. Great review!

[@Gamingpastime64]

No Minion. I was very sad.

[@Nicktechnoo]

very true, but I did personally really like trapper as a boss and playable character

[@lucasgartley9603]

How about instead of pedestrians. Insects.

[@goodrichgames1308]

Wow another one of my games, boy do I have some fun development stories about this game. I brought over a lot of Vigilante 8 designs into this game and to Twisted Metal Black: Online. It was a miracle we finished this game since we had to build the game engine while we were developing the game at the same time with only 8 months and a small team to make it. It was designed for a younger audience hence being slower and easier.

[@HueyTheDoctor]

I don't know who Jeremy is and I'm not sure I want to know. He's mentioned way too often in these videos. All I know is that I love your reviews and I hope you keep making them. What colour shirt Jeremy was wearing on the day you first played the game isn't entirely relevant though. Edit: To be clear, I legitimately love your shit. Your reviews are straight up excellent. Keep making them, please.

[@underkrooke831]

love this game, so many good memories playing against my brothers, good times, good tmes

[@yupyup4209]

I've never heard anyone say anything bad about 3 & 4. Those were my favorites for sure.

[@SaintsInHell24]

I thought I was the only one who thought TM3 wasn't that bad as most people say it was. I felt the vehicle handled better in 3 than in 2. In TM2 I kept on running into walls all the time.

[@Gamingpastime64]

I liked the handling as well.

[@amogus8844]

For me Tw3, has the best soundtrack, in the series.

[@doomguypsx4471]

Ikr, TM3 and 4 are awesome!

[@Dizzy330]

In TM1 and 2 you basically play on an ice rink in every level; your car always looks like it's about to tip over when you steer.

[@Whup.]

I never really cared for three but I really liked four and thought a boss every level was fun.

[@jegtugado3743]

Oh my the nostalgia. I loved all twisted metal games not because of the scenes but because of the fun gameplay, maps and unlockable characters. i would love this game in a console like switch

[@ubername51]

oh man please cover more twisted metal games!!

[@RoRoCraziness]

Great review, left a like. :) Though I disagree on this game not being a good gateway into the series. While I played other TMs before this one, Small Brawl was the first TM I really, really got into, and the slow-paced combat helped me comprehend just how I'm supposed to play these games. The next time I played 2 and Black, I had a much better understanding on what to do. Also, the kiddy "Saturday morning cartoon" approach was quite appealing to me. It certainly isn't my favorite TM by a long shot (that honor would go to Black or Head-On, with 2012 not too far behind), but I think it's a fantastic gateway into the Twisted Metal series. Also, yeah, 3 and 4 really weren't that bad. Though, that said, I do have my fair share of issues with them. Lol. And thank you for constantly criticizing the AI in your Twisted Metal reviews. Seriously, just because a series is multiplayer-focused doesn't mean that's an excuse to make the AI godawful.

[@richiea2907]

Not gonna lie I really liked small brawl

[@y87_99Firebird]

I remember I found this game on a DEMO disc on a magazine disc. Playground Peril with Thumper and Slam. It started an addiction

[@daffasayrafirdaus1880]

Dude. Can you please try out this old (2003) amazing open world space adventure game called FREELANCER ?

[@Gojiro7]

Given that this game came out the same year as TM black, the tone taken makes a lot of sense, they wanted one last TM game on the older console that was cheaper to make games for and wouldn't be in direct competition with its own bigger budget release on the new next gen console, so going a more kid theme was a great idea to make the bar of entry into making this a gateway entry into the Twisted metal series for kids to get interested in later entries down the line and make some extra cash on the side as a last hurrah with the PS1

[@ThicMilkyGbs]

Loved the hell out of this growing up. this and TW4

[@neoswim]

Beyond a shadow of a doubt small brawl has a more interesting character & level design than TM3. TM3 is virtually 989s take on TM2 . That doesn't make it a bad game but certainly the most unoriginal of the series. Gameplay wise I couldn't stand flipping over in 3 which ik was a common complaint but is slowed the pacing far more than in small brawl. I even prefer the slower pacing here. Look I like all the TM games even the 989 titles. Hell my first game was TM4 but Small Brawl is underrated if you enjoy the zany wacky racers style of TM it's just pure fun.

[@nickbooze9766]

Comfy review as always. I never got around to playing this one back in the day. I would love to hear your take on the 3DO Army Men games.

[@anonymousanonymous-cl8nr]

Yeah that could be cool, I use to love them but idk if that was because it's good or just I didnt have a lot to play so I'd better enjoy the games I got.

[@mechadragon2692]

I love your reviews man always a pleasure to watch

[@azharfaturohman4940]

This was my first TM game and love it because it's an RC instead of real cars and I love the stages, my fav stage is the kitchen, it was so funny when you can trap your enemies in to the microwave.

[@TheRefundables]

Wish we could do reviews as good as this :) Maybe one day we'll get there ha.

[@nihar2009]

loved twisted metal 3 ...wreaked havoc with Augger all day long ...music was good too

[@creationzikaz4836]

The triumphant return of Comic Sans MS as a video game font.

[@SlayerEndX13]

The whole game had this Ed, Edd, and Eddy vibe to it -- completely different from the Rob Zombie reality TV show from TM4 and the weird blender between TM1 and 2 that was 3.

[@geoffreygreer8008]

Twisted metal 3 was the very first one ever played through my step dads friend, and overall it was the atmosphere and soundtrack that drove my love for it. When twisted metal 4 came out? The difficulty of it and the simple fact each level had a boss gave me the ultimate thrill. May be the outcasts, but beloved

[@BanCorporateOwnedHouses]

This was my first Twisted Metal I ever played, and by far my favorite. Sorry it's not on your top list. Twisted Metal 3+4 were actually my 2nd and 3rd Twisted Metals I played. I think I actually got TM3 and TM Small Brawl on the same day at Toys R Us way back in like 2001 or 2002. I liked certain elements in TM3 for sure, but after I got TM 1 and 2, I knew which were better in tone and gameplay. That was without any bias, as I was way too young to be on TMA or any of the forums.

[@LuisParson]

Jumping not registering? It's L1 and R1 at the same time. I don't think I ever had that problem.

[@Gamingpastime64]

It's worse in TM2.

[@jjohnson71958]

Twisted metal 4 & twisted metal 2 were the best

[@edssonvega4612]

I agree

[@killamike6403]

I remember I didn't like this game very much when I bought it but being a loyal twisted metal fan I had to have it. It takes a little bit of time to get use to since it's slower paced but in the time this game did grow on me, once you get use to the controls this game is pretty good as the other tm games. Not the best bit I did have some fun with this entry and I still like it.

[@WookieOwner]

This could have been better if it was for the ps2 and had the same graphics as black

[@minmogrovingstrongandhealthy]

3 and 4 was made by a different team made from scratch hence why those games are different too. Small Brawl was everyones surprise even for people who worked at these Sony studios. The coder of 3 and 4 said how they would gain access to prebuilds of games from different teams and studios but somehow Small Brawl went under everyones radar. There was also pretty much zero advertising going on the game too. One day I found it on a store shelf and was like wtf is this a bootleg?! XD bought it anyway and didnt regret it, I love it. Having Black on PS2 and this on PS1 was a blessing also for me kinda a closure to the series. Sure there is also Head On etc but these felt like full fledged games and like I said clever ones in the series and equally a closure.

[@pacoramon9468]

A very cute spin off considering how violent the saga is.

[@MrDapperton]

Ill come at you. This game has the most creative levels of the entire series. You missed that great aspect of the game and kept saying it adds nothing. But the creative level design IS something!

[@thefleshmachine3823]

When I was a kid I didn't even get to play the full game I only played it on a demo disc and fell in love with it cause it reminded me of kids next door. I would love it if they made another version of this but for teens cause there is an element of realism to the RC cars strapped with fireworks destroying each other and being lead by a local bully.

[@KenjiRyuma90]

I was about 11 when I first played this game. I got it with the Ps One LCD screen and enjoyed it for the most part. I loved the RC designs but that's it really.

[@interpol007]

When I got my first video game console on Christmas (ps1) twisted metal 3 was the first game I played with my dad. Even looking back now, I found the physics and handling and overall gameplay way better on twisted metal 3/4 compared to one and two.

[@matjb]

I believe this game would be huge if it were remastered and had online capabilities, as well as unlock-able content and DLC. It's such a casual game to play that also allows you to have strategies against opponents. If it had an updated control scheme and much better graphics, it would be popular. Imagine the cars looking much more plastic, and the environments way more fleshed out. This specific Twisted Metal game should be given the same treatment as many of the other remastered PS1 games we've seen recently.

[@SlyBeast]

Agreed, I think 3 and 4 are underrated, especially 3.

[@Whup.]

Made me happy to see people still care about this series I grew up with it pretty much. One of my favorites I felt it was very creative and I love the remixes of the songs they had in this game. Personally I don't really care for the ps3 twisted metal.

[@Wolfdragon92584]

Sure, it was merely an appetizer for TM Black, but this game was pretty darn fun. One of the last PS1 games I remember buying before getting a PS2. This game has more of a lighthearted charm to it than the others. I just wish the graphics were a little more touched up.

[@RacerC45]

I've had heard that the Axel ending was censored or removed for whatever reason.

[@MarioGamepro]

RacerC45 it was removed because it was racist and offensive to paraplegics

[@AreGeeBee]

Mario Gamepro Now I really want to see it!

[@jeremyriley1238]

It is on KZbin. Just look it up. IMHO, I don't see anything offensive about it, and Sony ordered it cut over fear of having to shell out don't sue us money because parents overreacted to one single FMV video when they could have spend the time better educating their kids on why it's wrong and that the game is a work of fiction. In other words: Teach your kids what is seen in the game is wrong in real life instead of complaining to the companies and eventually ruining the fun for everyone else.

[@FearTheBeans]

This was my entry into the series. I LOVE the level design and the specials are fun to use, it'll hold a place in my heart for sure

[@rockingjamie]

To me it's still crazy there is a Twisted Metal 3, 4 and Small Brawl. None of them - as far as I am aware - were ever released in the UK. Got them all for the PlayStation classic, looking forward to trying them.

[@misterguy9002]

Twisted Metal 4 and Twisted Metal 2 are such nostalgia for me. My brother and I would play those two games for hours on end.

[@jacomuller9197]

This was my jam. Loved this game, I'm surprised they didn't release a new RC game in the series. It's clear many didn't live through the PS1 era.

[@Wildchildinc]

Small Brawl was pretty awesome for what it was.

[@huntercurry8604]

Please do the old 3DO Army Men games, a lot of people watching your Twisted Metal reviews will probably find deep interest in those. Also personal request but Might and Magic 6 is a very good first person party RPG that's loaded and gilded with the charm that makes games from this era appealing.

[@wonton_7708]

Man a twisted metal video! That is rare!

[@opitmusIII]

Twisted metal small brawl is my favorite

[@tropixx_xlr1549]

Quite the oddball installment but I can still dig it! I love car combat games of all kinds, so yeah. If you want to look into more of the RC racing/combat concept, look into Re-Volt, the amount of mods there is insane and there are some great content, give it a try!

[@SleepingDragon3]

Small Brawl could have been a lot more than what it turned out to be. I thought the RC Car theme provided great potential for character and stage development. Unfortunatly, it's clear that this was a B title when it should have been a AAA spin off like Black. Actually, it would have been cool to have three Twisted Metal universes like Command and Conquer, each aiming for a different demographic. The main series is a 90s comic book/heavy metal album, small brawl is a saturday morining cartoon, and Black is a pychological horror film.

[@CircleOfSvlt]

Man I love all the Twisted Metal games but this one has my favorite maps

[@brawlmaster7]

Heh! awesome Twisted Metal reviews & videos man, great work you put into em ;D while i don't agree on small brawl being the "WORST" outta the bunch, i'd say TM4 definitely being the worst, i do see alota your points in this review for small brawl aswell, keep it up!

[@E.J.W]

This was the first Twisted Metal that I played, but the first one that I owned was Head On: Extra Twisted Edition and then Black.

[@ByTexas23]

Great vid, I remember i played this game a lot when I was young and thinking it wasn' that good considering previous games where much much better, but still.... I loved the twisted metal simple formula so I spent lots of hours of my life in it hahahaha. Please review twisted metal 4!!

[@shayden4296]

Really? I like small brawl very much, I find trapper very clever and fun car....maps are great....oh well I actually find TM 3 worst in the series because after you finish the game, you don't get boss vehicles unlocked. Who wouldn't want to play with primeval. On the other side, TM4 unlocks all bosses when you complete the game, small brawl makes it a bit harder but it also does unlock them.

[@jordanbergeson5818]

I loved this game dearly as a child and still come back to play it occasionally. I never got why everyone hated it so much I loved it

[@KarnageClown]

Ive been waiting for this

[@bearandthebull2372]

Something that's weird is that two of the locked characters do have there drivers shown(Axel in the intro/cut ending,and artwork of Ash),yet the rest are seemingly disregarded.The only time you dont learn about the locked characters are the two 989 games. What makes this worse is that this game came out AFTER black,so there was no reasonable excuse for this to be a thing.

[@YesDaddyTDPop]

Twisted metal 3 is actually my favorite and first twisted metal game I played in the 90s as a kid

[@SharonisCarin321]

Honestly Gaming Pastime? I commend Jaffe and his team for thinking outside the box with this. It's silly but that's the point. I think this is really a Last Hurrah for the PS1. It's very well made. Id say TM2 TM4 and this are the best on the PS1 TM1 is pretty good and TM3 is alright.

[@Ckypwnd]

I remember renting twisted metal games all the time at the video store back when video stores were around good times!

[@Pxtl]

Thoughts on Critical Depth?

[@kevincmejia]

This is the game I always return to play a lot, this contrary to your opinion has a lot of charm that the other games lacked, that's why this is my fav

[@druid54us]

Rogue trip : vacation 2012 ! Easily on par with 2

[@yupyup4209]

Holy shit, I completely forgot about Rogue Trip! That game was awesome!

[@MrHandzzz]

Honestly hate TM1, I play this one at least once a year cuz I love music and maps.

[@joaomarcoscassiano5330]

This one was the first TM i played when I was a kid and yet My favorite Just because there are really good memories attached to it

[@RicShaymin3398]

Thank you for defending TM3/4 they're my personal favorites in the series but I love all the games !

[@goodcatfilms4276]

This is one of those games you could play with an unskilled friend … those games are great at an older age for man caves

[@FerintoshFarmsPhotography]

The music in the third defined my childhood

[@miguelrivera2470]

in this tmsb, the cars has the best special moves of all tms games, even more cool than tm4

[@dustinblevins9462]

I watched all of your twisted metal reviews in succession and I must say preach brotha! i started with the first game and played up to Black and i think i played 2 and 3 the most. 3 Gets shit on and i dont understand it either.

[@Mistha_J]

Small brawl was the best for me no idea what this KZbinr is talking about 😒

[@JadedAce8727]

i Honestly grew up with 3 & 4 and small brawl and i have no hate for any of them, to me if you cant like 1 of them you cant like the series. but? too each there own. i love the games. even if there dated you gotta remember Technology, back in the day was not at its hight, yet so the gameplay should be as expected. tho i would tell my young self back in the days who thought grafics should be better is worng. it be pretty much debatable thing but as far as that goes. i dont mind the grafics for that time. it just shows that we were trying through the years to make best of what we had to use.

[@edwardcritical592]

can't wait for the 4 and head on review!!!!

[@DannyBenS94]

I actually did kind of like this game, and I played it over a decade after it came out, but yeah it does have its issues. It kind of feels like if Twisted Metal had a kid cartoon, and this was the game that would be based on it.

[@SquibbeyJenkins]

I was watching this with my 5 month old son and he was laughing his ass off throughout the whole video, he even got pissed off when somebody called me and interrupted the video. No matter how old your videos are, I can always throw one on and have a good time. I love non biased reviews and underrated and underground games, and thankfully this channel has all.

[@VintageFenrir]

Head On: Extra Twisted is definitely my favorite in the serious. I'll admit 3 and 4 had good gameplay, especially 3, but the stories and lack of consistency bother me too much

[@xtrippysmallsx5714]

This is my favorite twisted metal/tied with 4 such underrated games

[@sudaslade1308]

The twisted metal games are great. I had played the first one, black, head-on, and the last one for the ps3. Parts 3 and 4 were ok to me being a video game alone, because those twisted metal games changed the something in them which sweet tooth's appearance that were cheesy and hokey compared to the other games. Which is why twisted metal fans from part 1 to now shit on those games, and like you i enjoyed part 3 and 4. Small brawl is a game for a kid to get into twisted metal to become a fan of the series and that what is meant to be, giving an difficult level for kids. And to end, is i agree with your recommendation for start into the franchise. Good work.👍

[@TheSkullKlownTSK]

I just played this game today and I really don't understand the hate. This game is as good as TM Black yeah I said it. This game is my top 3 TM games now. 1. Twisted Metal Head On 2. Twisted Metal Small Brawl 3. Twisted Metal 4 (because that was my first game & yes I understand the false and I still enjoy it) If I pick 5 the rest will be 4. Twisted Metal Black 5. Twisted Metal

[@juicyjones2327]

Small Brawl is great, I love it just because of the whole RC premise. Sure the story is a bit slow but just the battles themselves are fun and a bit challenging. The vehicle roster is healthy and has a lot of good vehicles, sure maybe not lore heavy but hey, they’re still cool. As for this being the worst? I highly disagree, 3 was the worst, 4 was underrated and a great game, but 3 does suffer moreso from the main problems listed for this game. I’ve played 3 enough to say its just a below ordinary, disappointing game with even less curb appeal than Small Brawl. Should any game have not been made, it should be that one

[@LinvestigatesMC]

I know its not the best in the series but i def would love a remastered version for the ps4 hell id take the whole series remastered for the ps4.

[@Dork_Knight96_]

This game was alright. My biggest problem with it was how slow everything is. Driving, jumping shooting weapons, it all seemed so slow compared to other TM games

[@martinalther6661]

I love Calypso as a neighborhood bully! 😂

[@zeroimagination6191]

This was my second favorite tiwsted metal game of ps1 when i was a kid

[@Moreful]

Have you reviewed Head-On and IV yet?

[@Gamingpastime64]

Not yet.