Axel makes its debut in Twisted Metal 2.
Design[]
The driver, also named Axel, acts as his own vehicle, using a pair of wheels to drive around the stages, and using his body to fire whatever weapons he can take.
Special Weapon[]
- Supernova Shockwave: Striking with the force of nuclear explosion, the weapon does more damage the closer a victim is to Axel. This weapon is also effective when Axel is in the air. When using this weapon, Axel yells out "Axel power!"
Trivia[]
- Axel is technically the first vehicle in the Twisted Metal series and the only vehicle in the game to have two specials. As with a cheat code, Axel can cause severe damage to a vehicle simply by ramming them, somewhat similar to Hammerhead, except Axel does not go on top nor any special sound effect is heard.
- Axel's license plate, REV 13:10, refers to the passage Revelation 13:10 in the Holy Bible, which reads, "He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity; He that killeth with the sword must be killed with a sword. Here is the patience and the faith of saints." (King James Version, Cambridge Ed.)
- In Twisted Metal 2, whenever he uses his special, he says "Axel Power!" He is one of two TM2 characters who speak when activating the special (the other being Grasshopper).
- Axel makes a brief cameo in the Twisted Metal 2 comic.
Gallery[]
Axel in the car selection screen.
Axel card.
Axel in the TM2 comic.
Axel concept art. From an official collection of wallpapers.
Axel concept art. From the Sweet Tour mode.
Axel textures.
| Twisted Metal 2 Vehicles | |
|---|---|
| Default | Roadkill • Twister • Axel • Mr. Slam • Shadow • Hammerhead • Outlaw 2 • Warthog • Mr. Grimm • Grasshopper • Thumper • Spectre |
| Unlockable | Sweet Tooth • Minion |
| Unplayable | Dark Tooth |