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Cover art of Grudge Warriors
Platform
PlayStation
Genres
Fighting · Shooter · Puzzle
Player Perspective
Third person
Developers
Tempest Software
Publishers
Take-Two Interactive
Release date
April 27, 2000

Summary

Grudge Warriors feels like a low‑budget love letter to Twisted Metal, swapping the iconic cars for eleven heavily‑armored, tank‑like vehicles that each carry a set of four common weapons plus one signature armament. The missions are a mix of straight‑up demolition and light puzzle‑solving – you’ll find yourself toggling switches to drop shields and reach hidden generators, all while hunting down eight enemy turrets and vehicles per base. Tokens litter the arenas, offering upgrades and a boost to your score if you bother to collect them. The game’s split‑screen mode strips everything back to pure arena combat on seven maps, pitting two players against each other with no AI distractions. Despite its $9.99 price tag and the novelty of its weapon combos, the graphics and sound feel dated, and the limited ammo adds a frustrating layer of resource management. Still, the occasional brain‑teaser and the sheer variety of unique weapons give Grudge Warriors a modest charm that’s easy to overlook.

Storyline

Grudge Warriors drops players into a bleak future Earth where traditional nations have crumbled, replaced by rival thugs and sprawling gangs. These factions run brutal "Death Rings" where armored vehicles duel for dominance, and eleven gangs each control a distinct stronghold around the world. You assume the role of an up‑start gang member, selecting a gang and its heavily armored car before diving into the campaign.

Each mission begins with a drop‑off at an enemy base, forcing you to fight through defenses and destroy the rival’s generators. Defeating all ten rival gangs earns you a final showdown against the Crime Lord, the mastermind behind the Death Rings.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Multiplayer setup
Split Screen