Twisted Metal 2 Cheats: Codes for PS1
- Vehicle Select screen Enter the code before a match; an explosion sound means it registered.
- During a match Enter attack and HUD codes with the D-pad while playing.
- Shoulder-button codes Hold down the listed buttons, tap out the direction sequence, then let go.
- Secret levels Enter the code on the two-player level select screen.
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Vehicles
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Unlock Minion | PS1L1, Up, Down, Left | Unlock Minion at the Vehicle Select screen |
| Unlock Sweet Tooth | PS1Up, L1, Triangle, Right | Unlock Sweet Tooth at the Vehicle Select screen |
Weapons and attacks
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Jump | PS1Up, Up, Left | Jump |
| Temporary shield | PS1Up, Up, Right | Temporary shield |
| Napalm attack | PS1Right, Left, Up | Napalm attack |
| Drop a mine | PS1Right, Left, Down | Drop a mine |
| Freeze burst | PS1Left, Right, Up | Freeze burst |
| Rear attack | PS1Left, Right, Down | Rear attack |
| Temporary invisibility | PS1Right, Down, Left, Up | Turn invisible for a short time |
| Rear freeze | PS1Left, Right, Up, Left, Right, Down | Fire a freeze burst backwards (your weapon slot must be empty) |
| Rear napalm | PS1Right, Left, Up, Left, Right, Down | Fire a napalm backwards (your weapon slot must be empty) |
| Trade weapons for health | PS1Down, Up, Right, Left, Up, Up, Down, Down | Swap your whole weapon stock for extra health; more weapons give more health, and it needs a full energy bar |
Invincibility and weapons
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Invincibility | PS1Hold L1+R1, then Up, Down, Left, Right, Right, Left, Down, Up | Unlimited health |
| Unlimited weapons | PS1Hold L2+R2, then Up, Down, Left, Right, Right, Left, Down, Up | Unlimited weapons |
| God mode | PS1Hold L1+R1+L2+R2, then Up, Down, Left, Right, Right, Left, Down, Up | Unlimited health, weapons and turbo |
| Double machine gun damage | PS1Hold R2, then Up, Down, Left, Right, Right, Left, Down, Up | Machine guns turn white and do double damage; this one can't be turned off |
| Homing napalm | PS1Hold L2, then Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Left, Left, Right, Right | Napalms home in on targets; have napalm selected when you enter it |
| Wheels of Death | PS1Hold R1, then Up, Down, Left, Right, Right, Left, Down, Up | Axel only: ramming does heavy damage and you drive over other cars more easily |
Secret levels
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Cyburbia | PS1Down, Up, L1, R1 | Unlock the secret Cyburbia arena for two-player matches |
| Suicide Swamp | PS1Up, Down, Right, R1 | Unlock the secret Suicide Swamp arena for two-player matches |
| Rooftop Combat | PS1Down, Left, R1, Down | Unlock the secret Rooftop Combat arena for two-player matches |
HUD and display
| Cheat | Code | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Turn off radar | PS1Select + Left | Turn off radar |
| Rear-view mirror | PS1Select + Right | Toggle rear-view mirror |
| Show weapon list | PS1Select + Down | Show weapon list |
| Change camera angle | PS1Select + Up | Change camera angle |
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How to enter cheats in Twisted Metal 2
Secret cars
- Go to the Vehicle Select screen before a match.
- Enter the button sequence with the D-pad.
- Listen for an explosion sound to confirm it worked.
Attacks and HUD
- Start a match.
- Enter the D-pad sequence during gameplay.
- The effect happens immediately.
Invincibility and weapons
- Start a match.
- Hold down the listed shoulder buttons (L1+R1 or L2+R2).
- Tap out the direction sequence, then release the buttons.
Secret levels
- Start a two-player challenge match.
- On the level select screen, enter the button sequence.
- A loud noise and the Character Select screen mean it worked.
Compatibility notes
Which releases these codes apply to, and where one behaves differently. Each note links to the source that documents it.
- PC version The Nerd Stash says the PC release uses typed codes instead of buttons. You type GLORIOUS during a match to switch on cheat mode, then type the cheat. The button codes on this page are the PlayStation ones. The Nerd Stash: all Twisted Metal 2 cheat codes
- PS4 and PS5 The Nerd Stash lists the same PlayStation button codes for the PS4 and PS5 release of the game. The Nerd Stash: all Twisted Metal 2 cheat codes
- Controller settings The Twisted Metal Wiki says the hold-button cheats only work with the default controller layout. Enter a cheat again to turn it off, except the double machine gun damage code, which stays on. Twisted Metal Wiki: Twisted Metal 2 cheats
- Sweet Tooth and Minion The same wiki says the two unlocked cars have no level passwords and can't be picked as an opponent in Challenge mode. Twisted Metal Wiki: Twisted Metal 2 cheats
FAQ
What platform are these Twisted Metal 2 codes for?
These are the codes for the original PlayStation (PS1) release.
How do you unlock secret cars in Twisted Metal 2?
Enter the button sequence on the Vehicle Select screen before a match; an explosion sound means it worked.
Is there an invincibility code in Twisted Metal 2?
Yes. Hold L1+R1 and enter Up, Down, Left, Right, Right, Left, Down, Up during a match.
Why won't my Twisted Metal 2 shoulder-button code work?
You're probably letting go of the shoulder buttons too early. Hold them down for the whole direction sequence, then release.
Are there level passwords in Twisted Metal 2?
Yes. The One Player password screen takes six-symbol passwords that start you on a later level with a set car. The password tables in the sources cited here don't match each other in several places, so they aren't listed.