
It is also discovered that Calypso's source of powers comes from a mysterious ring that consumes the souls of those who die, increasing his strength and youth, and Sweet Tooth having taken it, finds that he possess the same abilities as Calypso to grant wishes.


At first revered by the chaos he created, as time went on Sweet Tooth became jealous of Calypso, until he decides to initiate a coup d'état helped by a group of midget clowns, and takes control of Twisted Metal. As his wish, he desires to become the star of Twisted Metal, which Calypso gladly grants. A young Sweet Tooth finds himself amazed by the contest and runs off in its pursuit, entering and eventually winning. Its intro video details the tournament's story, starting around the 1900s as a circus-type caravan that traveled across the country spreading destruction everywhere. The game's plot takes a different turn of events compared to its predecessors. The objective of the game is to be the last one standing. A variety of weapons are obtainable by pick-ups scattered throughout the stage.

Players choose a vehicle and an arena-or a series of arenas in the story mode-to engage in battle with opposing drivers. In concept, Twisted Metal 4 is a demolition derby which permits the usage of ballistic projectiles.
