Eight “Twisted Metal” games have been released, with six being exclusive to PlayStation consoles. The original “Twisted Metal” (1995), its sequel “Twisted Metal 2” (1996), and third installment “Twisted Metal III” (1998) were launched on the first PlayStation console. “Twisted Metal 4” (1999) followed, while “Twisted Metal: Small Brawl” hit stores in 2001 for the PS2. “Twisted Metal: Black,” often considered the best of the series, was released for the PS2 in 2001. “Twisted Metal: Head-On” (PSP) and “Twisted Metal” (2012) were exclusive to the PSP and PS3 respectively. Notable characters from these games, such as Sweet Tooth, a clown with a flaming head, have appeared consistently throughout the series. Many of these enduring characters have been adapted for the recently concluded second season of Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” series. As expected, a TV show expands upon the one-liner spouting video game characters and, in many instances, provides them with intriguing backstories and well-developed personalities. Here, we will explore the most effective character development within the series.
In essence, the characters on the show were inspired by their video game versions. Therefore, even though Stephanie Beatriz’s Quiet is a standout in the series and original to it, she doesn’t qualify as an adaptation. The same applies to Saylor Bell Curda’s Mayhem. Additionally, while Patty Guggenheim delivers an outstanding performance as Raven in Season 2, her character hasn’t significantly deviated from her video game counterpart.
4) Vermin
In the second season of ‘Twisted Metal’, the character Vermin is brilliantly portrayed by Lisa Gilroy, who has a knack for comedy. Some comedy enthusiasts might recognize Gilroy from her guest stints on ‘After Midnight’ with Taylor Tomlinson and her twice-featured roles on ‘Very Important People’ alongside Vic Michaelis.
The character Vermin in the show is a fresh portrayal, originally based on an exterminator’s van as seen in the games. However, this vehicle has been transformed into a fully-fledged individual capable of combat, sporting decayed teeth, and even feeling emotions like heartache – making it more than just a vehicle, but a character in its own right.
3) Dollface
analogously to John Doe (who we’ll discuss further), Dollface has not played a significant role across the majority of the Twisted Metal series. She first emerged in Twisted Metal: Black and made a brief return in the 2012 remake.
In the series, Dollface maintains her mask, but beyond that, they share very little in common. In its Peacock adaptation, John Doe’s amnesiac sister appears instead of Dollface, and they spend some time together before she’s sent into conflict. Later on, Calypso, the mastermind behind Twisted Metal, resurrects her as Minion – a character who was once a boss in the early versions of the game.
2) Axel
Axel has appeared in six core editions of the “Twisted Metal” series, starting from “Twisted Metal 2”. In the style of the show, he’s a powerfully built man who is secured between two colossal tires, with machine guns mounted on the front of his improvised vehicle.
In the design, both the man named Axel and the vehicle he interacts with remain consistent, portrayed not as something permanently attached to him, but rather something he enters and exits when needed. In the games, Axel often voluntarily climbs into the vehicle as a form of self-imposed suffering. However, in the show, this vehicle is compulsory due to a mad scientist’s coercion.
Axel’s background story is heartwarming and complex. He’s an accomplished assassin who has become weary of his line of work. During one assignment, instead of killing his target (a baby), he saves it. Unfortunately, the baby is later taken away from him. That baby eventually grows up to be Mayhem, whom Axel aids in his final moments on the planet.
1) John Doe
As a follower, I might put it this way: While Anthony Mackie’s John Doe is a major character in the TV series, he’s more of a minor figure in the Twisted Metal video game saga. To be precise, he appears only in ‘Twisted Metal: Black’, and in another extra feature called ‘Twisted Metal: Lost’, which was included in the expanded PS2 port of ‘Twisted Metal: Head-On’.
In the captivating world of the game and show, I’ve come to appreciate John Doe, or should I say, Lionel, a character whose depth has been intricately woven. He carries the burden of amnesia, a mysterious mark in the form of a black widow spider that adorns him in both the game as a tattoo and on his clothing in the series. His ride, Roadkill, adds to his enigmatic allure. However, it’s the backstory revealed in the show that sets Lionel apart, offering fresh insights about his life before we met him in the game. By the end of Season 2, I may not have unraveled every secret about him, but I’ve learned so much more than I ever did playing the game. What struck me most is the transformation of his character from enigmatic to amiable and endearing.
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2025-09-04 00:11