Twisted Metal Head On: Extra Twisted Edition is everything you'd expect from a Twisted Metal game, with enough car combat to make junkyard owners jump for joy. The extras and very reasonable $20 price tag make it hard for anyone to overlook.

In the game, you take part in the Twisted Metal competition, trashing opponents to earn that one "special wish" from Calypso, the freak that runs the show. Sadly, Head-On doesn't feature elaborate game endings as in previous games, although most of the characters – including the maniacal ice cream truck driver Sweet Tooth – are back for more. Even worse, the online functions from the original PSP release are missing, as you're limited to either taking on a friend locally in two-player action or working alongside them in co-op.

However, a huge amount of extras make up for this. Along with all the levels from the original Head-On, you'll find an all new Transylvania level to your liking, as you storm around a huge castle while blasting the competition to smithereens. If that isn't enough, you also have four levels from the never-released Twisted Metal Black II, ranging from a darkened neighborhood community that you can trash to an over-the-top carnival with interactive rides. You haven't lived until you've shot at a motorcycle while riding on a water luge. Secret characters and hidden notes are worth discovering as well, even if the big reveal – Twisted Metal coming to PS3 – is already out on the Internet.

On top of this, Sony pays tribute to Twisted Metal with a number of behind-the-scenes goodies. You can roam through an asylum on foot with Sweet Tooth as he discovers trivia facts, prototype drawings and concept art. A documentary, Twisted Metal: The Dark Past, is also viewable, explaining the ins-and-outs of the Twisted Metal world. Last but definitely not least, some "lost movies" from the original Twisted Metal are available. These schmaltzy live-action clips are absolutely horrid in quality, but fun to watch.

The gameplay still works remarkably well. You steer and accelerate with both analog sticks. From there, you'll fire weapons, perform skids and jump over ramps in no time. You can adjust the difficulty, if you feel like the Metal action is just a little too Twisted for your tastes. Keep in mind, though, that the harder you go up, the better the game is. You'll also be able to unlock more game content at a higher difficulty.

As far as presentation goes, it's on and off at times. The Twisted Metal Black levels look awesome, with lots of explosive detail. However, there's no option to adjust the brightness level, so they may be too dark. The Head-On levels look very good by comparison, faithfully translated from the PSP edition. However, fuzziness does set in from time to time, making the game look like a second-generation PS2 title rather than a current-gen one. Overall, though, it runs smoothly, not really lagging from its sixty-frames-per-second pace.

While the game could've easily been a classic with better graphics and online options, Twisted Metal Head-On: Extra Twisted Edition is still worth checking out. It hauls all kinds of ass with its various content, its behind-the-scenes goodies and, obviously, its insanely fun car combat. Since Twisted Metal for PS3 won't be out for awhile, you'll want to spend some quality time applying Head-On directly to your console.