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Game entry

Twisted Metal III

1998 · Racing, Fighting, TPS, Horror, Survival · PlayStation · 989 Studios

Twisted Metal III is ranked no. 4,309 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,390 and 31% of duels won. The pairing that comes up most often sets it against Hitman 3: 3 duels settled, 0 to 3. Measured against its own family, it climbs to no. 69 out of 76 (1998).

World rank

no. 4,309

ELO score

1,390

Wins

31%

Duels played

121

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About Twisted Metal III

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.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,390 ELO points over the last 215 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

The games Twisted Metal III sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 4,306 Commandos: Strike Force 1,391
  2. 4,307 NASCAR 26 1,391
  3. 4,308 Phoenix Point 1,391
  4. 4,309 Twisted Metal III 1,390
  5. 4,310 Mega Man X7 1,390
  6. 4,311 Stunts 1,390
  7. 4,312 WWE 2K14 1,390

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The standing

Where Twisted Metal III ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Twisted Metal III stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 69 out of 76 (1998).

Where Twisted Metal III ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 4,309 5,110
Racing 217 259
1990s 568 655
1998 69 76

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