Twisted Metal: Head-On

 PSP
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2005
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 53
  3. Negative: 6 out of 53
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  1. MattR.
    Sep 14, 2005
    10
    1st game bought for the psp and i don't regret it, completed the game with all players twice and still can't stop playin, BUY IT!!!
  2. BMANwatts
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    Very fun entertaning game.
  3. Wongit
    Mar 27, 2005
    10
    Great game. TWisted metal head on is one hell of a game. GReat soundtrack and great characters. this game really gets you involved, its awesome.
  4. ToniW.
    Apr 16, 2005
    10
    This games graphics takes the psps capabilities to the extreme and its just fun to play with a high replay value.
  5. Underdog101Rocks
    May 12, 2005
    10
    I'm Lovin It
  6. JoeyF.
    May 17, 2005
    10
    This is he perfect way to start off the psp. although it doesnt have a internet browser or promised downloadable updates it is stil the perfect game. I got this game and wipeout pure and ive played this for more that 15 hours now and wipeout for about 5. Good old twisted metal feel, good old twisted metal sounds, good old everything. If the umd disk had just a little more capacity it This is he perfect way to start off the psp. although it doesnt have a internet browser or promised downloadable updates it is stil the perfect game. I got this game and wipeout pure and ive played this for more that 15 hours now and wipeout for about 5. Good old twisted metal feel, good old twisted metal sounds, good old everything. If the umd disk had just a little more capacity it could have been longer but that makes up with the awesome flawless mutliplayer.… Expand
  7. SeanH.
    Dec 21, 2005
    10
    This is an all out great game if you like cars and action. everything they had in all the other twisted metals plus lots more. i strongly recommend buying this game!
  8. MichaelK.
    Jan 24, 2006
    4
    Fun for a while, then it gets VERY boring and repetitive. Bad replay value and the extra modes all suck.
  9. JamesL.
    Feb 8, 2007
    4
    Difficulty of the game is ridiculously hard when your playing against bosses while you're driving slower vehicles which have no chance of outrunning them. The bosses..especially dark tooth can catch up to you in a matter of seconds, and just chew the s*** out of you, and you have no chance of fighting back..i even put the difficulty on super easy..and i still had alot of trouble with Difficulty of the game is ridiculously hard when your playing against bosses while you're driving slower vehicles which have no chance of outrunning them. The bosses..especially dark tooth can catch up to you in a matter of seconds, and just chew the s*** out of you, and you have no chance of fighting back..i even put the difficulty on super easy..and i still had alot of trouble with it. The controls are not very user friendly either..why cant they just have one brake button instead of one for stopping and one for sharp turns? sometimes ill just end up going in reverse because pressing down on the joystick slightly stops your car and backs it. The cars are not very well balanced either some are clearly in a disadvantage while others are far too strong.… Expand
  10. ArkonBlade
    Aug 30, 2010
    8
    a new twisted metal game for the PSP thats alot of fun . theres alot of vehucles and unlockable vehicles to play as. very nice level set ups. a online mode which is now shut down but still playable with adhoc. nothing much new that pushes the series foward after 9 years but its still alot of fun . tower tooth is abit cheap with attacks that just level you way to fast. controls are decenta new twisted metal game for the PSP thats alot of fun . theres alot of vehucles and unlockable vehicles to play as. very nice level set ups. a online mode which is now shut down but still playable with adhoc. nothing much new that pushes the series foward after 9 years but its still alot of fun . tower tooth is abit cheap with attacks that just level you way to fast. controls are decent but not great . the game is abit short . regaurdless if you are a old school fan of TM then you should get this game . even if you are not its one to check out.… Expand
  11. gregthreet
    Jul 2, 2012
    4
    I'm going to be honest when I review this, Twisted Metal: Head-On isn't anywhere as good as any other Twisted Metal game. The controls are floaty and the graphics are poor when compared to other games on the PSP such as Burnout legends. Burnout legends is the perfect game for me to compare with Twisted metal because of its gameplay. Fast, tense, aggressive, explosions, its a damn goodI'm going to be honest when I review this, Twisted Metal: Head-On isn't anywhere as good as any other Twisted Metal game. The controls are floaty and the graphics are poor when compared to other games on the PSP such as Burnout legends. Burnout legends is the perfect game for me to compare with Twisted metal because of its gameplay. Fast, tense, aggressive, explosions, its a damn good game. Now Head-on is not like that, its slow, way too lose in gameplay, dull and the explosions are somewhat not impressive. This is not a good game, no matter how you serve it.… Expand
  12. VideoGameCritic
    Aug 6, 2013
    4
    This was one of the first PSP games I played and I have to say the PSP is not a DS. Besides the fact that I am a huge Nintendo fan and I really just like Sony, the problem with this game is that the controls are not to my liking. Besides that the characters that are not Sweet tooth are just not that interesting at all. The game should be called Sweet Tooth: I'm the best driver ever!!!!This was one of the first PSP games I played and I have to say the PSP is not a DS. Besides the fact that I am a huge Nintendo fan and I really just like Sony, the problem with this game is that the controls are not to my liking. Besides that the characters that are not Sweet tooth are just not that interesting at all. The game should be called Sweet Tooth: I'm the best driver ever!!!! This game was very boring and I feel like the game designer tried to hard to make this game edgy and dark. The Graphics look horrible and the music sounds like it is straight out of the Crow. The story is nothing important at all, like who cares about some crazy guys freaking wish! Avoid this game at all cost, also the other games in the series are just as bad.… Expand
  13. JBF
    Apr 9, 2005
    10
    It's a great game just like it was for ps1.
  14. MarcD.
    Apr 2, 2005
    7
    I loved Twisted Metal Black for the PS2. This plays alot like it, so I can't fault the gameplay. For this same reason, I can't score it too high. It just feels a litte rehashed. Still a good fun game though.
  15. neilA.
    Sep 3, 2005
    9
    Just bought my own PSP...this game rocks...sound, control....a must have if you own a PSP.
  16. Oasis
    Mar 25, 2005
    9
    Great game. IGN is wrong...it does have co-op.
  17. VictorH.
    Jun 10, 2005
    10
    Most addictive game. I've beaten it with every charecter( and its still fun)
  18. JayR.
    Dec 8, 2005
    7
    The levels are great, the cars are great, and the graphics are great, but the controlls suck.
  19. DaveH.
    Mar 26, 2005
    10
    I've been playing it both online and off, wifi, adhoc, story, CO-OP (contrary to IGN) since release and all I can say is DAMN. this is a DEEP game for a launch title. buy it!
  20. ChristianR.
    Mar 27, 2005
    10
    This game is rockin. If you haven't played Twisted Metal before, youre in for a real treat. Every character has his/her own reasons for entering the TM Contest in hopes to get their wish fulfilled. But there's alwas a twist. What I really like about this game is the fact that it 's replayable. You'll spend loads of time exploding opponents and exploring the areas. This game is rockin. If you haven't played Twisted Metal before, youre in for a real treat. Every character has his/her own reasons for entering the TM Contest in hopes to get their wish fulfilled. But there's alwas a twist. What I really like about this game is the fact that it 's replayable. You'll spend loads of time exploding opponents and exploring the areas. While playing the PS2 TM Black, I found myself glued in front of the TV screen for hours beating the game with all the different cars and finding out their twisted endings. It's fun just to watch cars blow up (even if it may be yours). I think this game has a good chance of being the most popular launch game on the PSP.… Expand
  21. DaltonS.
    May 1, 2005
    9
    This game is awesome the only thing i thought was boring is the story mode i got it 2 days before i beat it but other wise this game is the best twisted metal game ever.
  22. LordB.
    Jun 10, 2005
    10
    I really liked this game. it was very interesting and fun. this is one of those games , that even after you beat it there is still soething to do.
  23. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    8
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  24. sonyfanloco
    May 10, 2014
    10
    el juego es bueno es muy bueno es en realidad la secuela verdadera de twisted metal 2 de la ps1 los graficos son buenos mejora en todos los aspectos pero el control me decepciono pero aun asi no me quitan las ganas de jugarlo llega a ser uno de los mejores juegos de disparos y carreras para el psp
  25. Shadow1
    May 19, 2016
    8
    This game is very good . This game even better than Flatout Head On . Twisted Metal Head On is my favourite game in Twisted Metal Series and Twisted Metal Series is one of the best Racing Series . Twisted Metal Head On has got very awesome graphics for 2005 and very interesting bosses and Derby . In this game many good tracks (Special Paris) . Twisted Metal Head On is very good game . 8/10 .
  26. Untitled94
    Aug 4, 2017
    7
    Good on the go, but still not as good to play as some of the ones before it. Sometimes I feel like this one is too easy. I hate when games are too hard, but I don't like when they're too easy either. This is a fun game overall though, and it has better music than the PS2 version.
  27. TrueMachine
    Oct 21, 2020
    2
    Cамый унылый твистед метал, настолько халтурно сделан, управление убогое, Просто унылейшая музыка, которая повторяется из меню и в уровнях... слов нет, это дерьмо, а не твистед метал. Как можно было просрать такую серию? Звуки стрельбы кстати тоже говно и нет ярых криков, когда уничтожаешь противников.Cамый унылый твистед метал, настолько халтурно сделан, управление убогое, Просто унылейшая музыка, которая повторяется из меню и в уровнях... слов нет, это дерьмо, а не твистед метал. Как можно было просрать такую серию? Звуки стрельбы кстати тоже говно и нет ярых криков, когда уничтожаешь противников.
  28. JackThaRipper
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    One of the best games in the franchise.
    This is TMIII that we deserved
    Absolutely love it!

Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#11 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
23
#23 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. GamePro
    80
    Where as playing Head-On alone has its moments, playing with seven other Twisted friends via wireless connectivity is a blast. Blowing up each other with an onslaught of weaponry from steroid-induced wheels never grows tired. There is no slowdown, and the pace is just as quick as if you're playing the computer.
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  2. GameSpot
    85
    A colorful cast of characters, a great presentation, exciting shooting action, and support for wireless multiplayer competition over the Internet combine to make this game one of the safest bets you can place when choosing your first PSP games.
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  3. IGN
    80
    In spite of a lacking co-op mode, Twisted Metal: Head-On offers plenty of replay value and classic fun.
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