Twisted puts you in the role of a storm chaser hunting severe weather across Keysota, a fictional region of rolling hills and prairies. You can play as a scientist collecting data, a photographer capturing dramatic shots, or a thrill seeker willing to get dangerously close to tornadoes. Your goal shifts based on your playstyle: gather information, get the perfect photo, or simply survive an encounter with nature's most violent forces.

Note: Twisted is graphics-intensive and will not run well on low-end devices. Make sure your device can handle it before starting.

Your First Game

When you join, you'll spawn in a safe area where you can pick your starting equipment and vehicle. Check what's available to you and choose based on whether you want to observe, document, or actively pursue storms. Your first chase won't have you driving straight into the worst weather—start by getting familiar with the map and how your vehicle handles.

Drive toward areas where the weather is forming. You'll see storm clouds building and wind patterns developing. The earlier you arrive at a location, the more time you have to position yourself before the tornado touches down. Experience teaches you where storms are likely to form based on the terrain and wind conditions.

Three Ways to Chase

Observer – Document from Distance

Watch the storm develop from a safe area. You'll survive longer because you're not in immediate danger. Use this style to learn storm behavior, figure out where tornadoes form, and plan your next move without the pressure of constant threats. It's perfect for first-time players.

Probe Deployer – Gather Scientific Data

Exit your vehicle and deploy data-collecting probes into the storm system. You're gathering information rather than just watching or photographing. This playstyle requires you to move on foot into risky areas, so timing and positioning matter. You get close enough to be useful but aren't trying to photograph the tornado itself.

Interceptor – Close-Range Pursuit

Drive an armored vehicle straight toward the tornado for extreme close-ups and high-risk photography. This is the most dangerous approach—the storm can damage your vehicle and threaten your life. Only try this once you understand how tornadoes move and where you can position your vehicle to survive.

Driving Your Vehicle

Your vehicle is your lifeline. Use standard WASD keys to move forward, back, left, and right. Steer carefully because the terrain is uneven and you need to avoid obstacles while keeping an eye on the approaching storm.

Your vehicle has durability. The closer you get to a tornado, the more damage it takes from wind and flying debris. Armored vehicles are stronger and better for close pursuit, but even they have limits. Always know your escape route—if you feel the storm is about to hit you directly, drive away perpendicular to the tornado's path.

💡 Tip — Don't drive directly away from a tornado in a straight line. Instead, angle to the side so you're moving across the storm's path rather than trying to outrun it head-on.

Understanding Tornado Movement

Tornadoes don't spawn randomly. They form in response to storm conditions and terrain. Watch the sky for rotating cloud formations and listen for wind sounds that intensify as the tornado gets closer. Once a tornado touches down, it will move in a direction determined by the storm system.

Position yourself upwind or at an angle to the storm's path if you're playing it safe. If you're intercepting, you'll need to predict where the tornado is heading and position your vehicle to get close without being caught directly in its path.

Mistakes to Avoid

Driving straight at an oncoming tornado: The temptation is real, but a head-on approach gets you caught in the worst damage. Angle your approach from the side.

Ignoring your vehicle's health: If your durability is low and the storm is still active, retreat. You can't complete objectives if your vehicle is destroyed.

Staying in one spot: Storms move. If you camp in one location, you'll miss the action or get blindsided. Keep mobile and anticipate where the tornado will go next.

Playing on a low-end device: Twisted demands good performance. If you're experiencing lag or stuttering, the game won't be fun and you'll make mistakes in critical moments.

💡 Tip — Start as an observer in your first few games. Learn the map, see how storms behave, and understand vehicle handling before you attempt high-risk chases.

Your Goal

Survive your first encounter with a tornado. Whether you're photographing it from 500 meters away or deploying a probe 100 meters out, the goal is to accomplish your objective without your vehicle being destroyed or you being killed. Once you've done that, you'll understand the core loop: predict where the storm is going, position your vehicle, complete your task, and escape before the danger becomes overwhelming.

As you improve, you'll push closer, chase faster-developing storms, and take bigger risks for better rewards. But everyone starts with the same basic rule: respect the storm, and it might let you live to chase another day.