Bio
THE GRIMM REAPER
Daniel Grimm is a man with many faces. He's been a stuntman, a Halloween fanatic and even a pirate captain, though most people know him best as death himself, the Grim Reaper. Along with Marcus Kane, Grimm is the only contestant to have taken part in every iteration of the Twisted Metal contest. His wishes over the years have varied wildly from wishing for a second chance at life to wishing for more souls to consume and most notably to collect Calypso's soul. With his motorcycle, Reaper, Grimm does not fear death, though he puts the fear of death into each and every one of his opponents.
Intro
Down an abandoned motorway in the middle of the night, one bike rode through at high speeds, as though it were in a desparate hurry. "My name is Mr. Grimm. I am the collector of souls, but one soul has managed to evade me since I began my tenure. Calypso. I've been trying to track him down for a while now, but there's been no sign of his Twisted Metal competition anywhere I go. Until now that is. Word is that there's a gathering of people fighting for power somewhere far off. It has to be Twisted Metal, it couldn't be anything else...could it? What could it be if not that? I guess I'll see for myself when I get there." He revved up his bike again and took off at even faster speeds. "I'll crush anyone who gets in my way! On my bike or on foot, they'll learn not to mess with me!"
Rival Scene
Mr. Grimm landed in the Crystal Arena with a thud, looking around before getting off Reaper. "This must be it. But there's no sign of Calypso anywhere...have I been deceived?" As he wondered that, a small wooly man came skipping across the arena. "What the hell?" Grimm scratched his head. "So you're my next challenge, are you?" Sackboy stopped and pulled out his Popit. To him it was natural but to Mr. Grimm it was sorcery. "What?! How can you-" Sackboy spawned a jump rope and began playing by himself. "Such a creature...there's no telling where it's terrifying potential ends!" His skull lit up as he pulled out his scythe. "You! I'll make sure you rampage no further!" Sackboy looked at the man confusedly but figured by his stance that he wanted a fight. So he put his fists up and advanced towards his foe.
Outro
Back on the road again, Mr. Grimm found himself in pursuit of Calypso once more. "Well, that wasn't Twisted Metal. Twisted Metal isn't half as crazy as that. I can't remember the last time I fought on my feet like that. But it felt good. Still, his soul continues to evade me. I'll have to keep looking. Wherever he is, he'll never be safe. He might think that and I know he won't make it easy for me to get to him, but that won't stop me and he knows it." Grimm and his bike began to glow blue. "The best he can do is delay the inevitable. You hear that Calyspo?! I'm gonna get you for stabbing me in the back! I'll make you pay the ultimate price!"
Fight Intros
The Reaper's Entrance- Mr. Grimm comes to a skidding halt on his motorcycle.
Soul-id Landing- Mr. Grimm jumps from high above the stage and slams it with soul power.
Here in a Flash- Green flames erupt from the stage and when they clear, Mr. Grimm is standing there.
Here For You- Mr. Grimm looks at his list before rolling it up and putting it away. His eyes emit green flames as he points at the screen and says "You're next!"
Victory
Firey Competition- Mr. Grimm laughs as his head ignites.
I Want Them All- Soul Power shoots from Mr. Grimm's hands.
Ghost Rider- Mr. Grimm revs Reaper while doing a wheelie.
Easy Pickings- Mr. Grimm spins his scythe around, stopping it perfectly upright by tapping it off the ground.
Defeat
If using 'Firey Competition'- Mr. Grimm tries to get up from lying face down but he is too weak.
If using 'I Want Them All'- Mr. Grimm holds his head and screams.
If using 'Ghost Rider'- Mr. Grimm falls to his knees.
If using 'Easy Pickings'- Mr. Grimm looks down sadly at a dead parrot.
Themes
Battle Themes
Deathwish (2012)
Construction Yard (TM 4)
Object Identified
Twisted Metal: Head-On Theme
Boom (2012)
Level 3 Theme
Carmageddon
Victory Themes
Motorpsycho (2012)
Mr. Grimm's Dark Trip Back
Raise the Flag -Airbourne
Quotes
Upon Selection
*Motorcycle revs up*
"There's no escaping my wrath!"
"Let the world beware!"
Picking Up An Item
"How could I refuse?"
"I need this."
"It's not a soul, but it will suffice for now."
Getting a KO
"I'm taking destruction and doom to a whole new level!"
"I'd forgotten just how good I am at this."
"My killing instinct, it's coming back to me now."
Respawning After KO
"I have to stay focused in this fight."
"I'll have my revenge."
"I'll take your soul!"
Using A Move
"I need souls, you must know!" -When using Level 1
Taunts
You're Next- Mr. Grimm's skull lights on fire while he points at opponents and laughs maniacally.
Grimm Goal- Mr. Grimm's hands light up with green flames while he proclaims "I will become all powerful!"
Grimm's List- Mr. Grimm takes out his list and looks at opponents. He then informs them "You're next!"
Costumes
Mr. Grimm: Head-On (Default)
Daniel Grimm (TM 2012)
Captain Grimm
Rocket Animation
Mr. Grimm is chained by his wrists. His animation is a generic struggle animation.
Moveset
Square- Mr. Grimm slashes with his scythe in a three hit combo.
Square (Air)- Mr. Grimm stabs opponents with a cutlass.
Square Side- Mr. Grimm swings a Flame Saw at opponents.
Square Side (Air)- Same as ground version.
Square Up- Mr. Grimm uses a sickle to hook opponents into the air.
Square Up (Air)- Same as ground version.
Square Down- Mr. Grimm brings an axe down on opponents.
Square Down (Air)- Mr. Grimm slams the ground with his fists, releasing soul power on impact.
Triangle- Mr. Grimm spins in a circle with a chainsaw.
Triangle (Air)- Same as ground version.
Triangle Side- Mr. Grimm fires an exploding scythe.
Triangle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.
Triangle Up- Mr. Grimm tosses a Flame Saw (a chainsaw which is on fire) in an arc at opponents.
Triangle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.
Triangle Down- Mr. Grimm rolls a tire with spikes on it towards opponents.
Triangle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.
Circle- Mr. Grimm fires a machine gun at opponents.
Circle (Air)- Same as ground version.
Circle Side- Mr. Grimm rides his bike, Reaper, into opponents. If an opponent is able to destroy Reaper before they are hit then Mr. Grimm will be temporarily stunned.
Circle Side, Square- Mr. Grimm drags a Flame Saw along the ground while riding Reaper, setting fire to it.
Circle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.
Circle Up- Mr. Grimm fires a cannonball from a cannon at an upwards angle. This attack takes time to charge but packs a serious punch.
Circle Up (Air)- Same as ground version although Grimm drops the cannon to the stage, which can hurt opponents.
Circle Down- Mr. Grimm fires an exploding jack-o-lantern at opponents.
Circle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.
Grab Side- Mr. Grimm steals some life force from an opponent and uses it to punch them away.
Grab Up- Mr. Grimm holds an opponent by the throat and steals their life force, throwing them to the ground once he's done.
Grab Down- Mr. Grimm traps an opponents head under the back wheel of his bike and accelerates.
Level 1
Screaming Soul- Mr. Grimm slashes with his scythe, sending a large skull flying a short distance. Anyone hit by it is KO'ed.
Level 2
The Grimm Rocket- Mr. Grimm fires the Grimm Rocket, a powerful RPG with an incredible blast radius.
Level 3
The Brothers Grimm- Mr. Grimm calls upon the Brothers Grimm, loyal fanatics who drive around two gargantuan monster trucks. With a variety of lethal attacks, they can KO opponents with ease even if Mr. Grimm himself doesn't have any input over their individual actions.
Author's Note
Rivalry connection: This rivalry is more about the stark contrasts. Mr. Grimm is a creature of destruction. He devours souls and murders people. His world of Twisted Metal is violent and dark and he is one of the main driving forces behind that. By contrast Sackboy is a creative soul. He gives life and creativity to the world, helping people he meets. His world of LittleBigPlanet is a joyful and bright place because of him.
Yeah, the rivalry is a little weird...maybe a lot weird but working out the last few rivalries was tough enough and this one was just good enough to pass. I do kinda like it. As for Grimm himself, I like to imagine he became the Grim Reaper after TM2012. We still don't know what happened after that, even 10 years later so afaik all fan theories are fair game. Making his moveset a composite one was really the only option, even having to include the fever dream that was Twisted Metal 4 but it was fun. I'm not quite sure what that stuff he had in TM: Head-On was but I think it's safe to call it soul power.
