Minion is an unlockable vehicle from Twisted Metal 2. It returns as the sub-boss of Amazonia. The following quote is seen after defeating all enemies at Amazonia:
Last year's boss rises from the lava. "I must win! Calypso and I have a score to settle!" he yells, as he comes after you with a vengeance!
Minion is considered to the best vehicle in the game due to its high speed and armor. Its special, in addition to being very powerful, quickly recharges, allowing it to be used more frequently than those of normal characters. It also has a unique characteristic in that it fires white, thick rays out of the back of his tank when the machine gun button is held down - these also deal damage. It only weakness is that its size, which often draws fire and proves difficult to steer.
Design[]
Minion's vehicle model and textures are recycled without any modifications from the first Twisted Metal.
Special Weapon[]
- Freeze & Patriot Missiles: Minion shoots a powerful version of Warthog's special weapon and a Freeze Missile simultaneously.
How to Unlock[]
To unlock Minion on PlayStation, press L1, Up, Down, Left at the character select screen.
To unlock Minion on PC, type "gloriousbigboy" on the character select screen.
Trivia[]
- Minion, like Sweet Tooth, cannot be selected as an AI opponent in Deathmatch mode; However, also like Sweet Tooth, it is still possible to play as Minion in that mode.
- Minion makes an appearance in the Twisted Metal 2 comic.
- In the PS4/PS5 re-release of the game, the trophy icon for beating the game with Warthog erroneously depicts Minion instead.
- If the player is using Minion in tournament mode, they won't fight him.
Gallery[]
| 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 |