Twisted Metal, Vigilante 8, and similar games
are making people nostalgic for the golden age of Car Combat Games, as some reminisce about their childhoods. If you are experiencing a sudden wave of nostalgia for old car combat games, it is not a coincidence. Many fondly remember titles like Twisted Metal, Vigilante 8, and BattleTanx, and express a desire for a new entry in that niche genre. Some users even mention emulators like Vimm’s Lair to play the games on PC. Others point to games like Rocket League and PUBG as a reason why a new vehicle combat game might work. The nostalgia train starts when one user asks, “What are some of your favorite childhood games?” That thread then turns into a discussion about vehicle combat games like Twisted Metal, Vigilante 8, and BattleTanx. Some users mention playing the games on PS4 through emulators, while others say newer games like Rocket League provide the same fun.“I miss the days of Twisted Metal,” one user says. “I loved competing in the multiplayer and setting up elaborate bases.” Another replies, “Me and my brother used to have competitions to see who could get the most points in one round.”
“My brother and I would always play on maps like Fremont Street and Lake Shore Drive.” Others mention the sequel, Twisted Metal: Global Assault, which included unique tanks instead of cars.
“I loved Vigilante 8,” one user says. “It was better than Twisted Metal. You could get it on N64 but it was way better.” Another replies, “I agree. I played both of them, and I had a lot of fun with Vigilante 8.”
“I played it on PS2 and loved it,” another user replies. “The opening music was also really memorable.” Another says, “I prefer Vigilante 8 over Twisted Metal.”
Others express a preference for games like Cel Damage and Cyber Sled instead. “Cel Damage is literally the same as Twisted Metal but with cars,” one user says. “I love that game,” another replies.
