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Game Information
- Platform: Sony PSP
- PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
- Media: Video Game
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Product Features
- Latest incarnation of the iconic, stylish and futuristic anti-gravity combat racer: an awesome follow-up to WipEout Pure on PSP
- Upholds the brand heritage and refines all the best elements of the franchise to deliver an exhilarating racing experience loaded with hi-tech weapons, hi-octane speed and futuristic adrenaline-fuelled combat
- Seven diversified single player and multiplayer modes, including wireless multiplayer mode via Ad Hoc and Infrastructure Modes
- Downloadable content available at launch and post-launch: new circuits, ships and music tracks
- Pumping soundtrack licensed by a range of top artists including Mason, Loco Dice and Stanton Warriors
- Eight teams including the new EG-X team and 24 new exhilarating tracks
- New Mag-Strip track feature: Allowing for a huge variety and dynamism in track design including loops, vertical drops and 90 degrees angled sections
- Snap a photo of your ship at any time in Photo Mode and upload online to show the world
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Race head-to-head at eye-watering speeds on magnificently-rendered reversible tracks built into a variety of stunning landscapes. Create your own multiplayer events in Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes â€" and experience it all to the exhilarating beat of a thumping, fully-licensed soundtrack featuring the latest big names in dance music (full track-list to be announced). There is even the possibility to play your own mp3 files direct from your memory stick! Finally, a wealth of extra downloadable content will be made available at launch and post launch, including new tracks, ships and tunes to add to your racing soundtrack, and â€" if you’re really impressed with your skills- you can take a snapshot of your ship at any time using Photo Mode and post it online!
Product Description
Race head-to-head at eye-watering speeds on magnificently-rendered reversible tracks built into a variety of stunning landscapes.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I am new to gaming, having only bought a PSP in April, but soon had a load of fun curtesy of Wipeout Pure. I was never brilliant at it but somehow that didn't matter - there was enough gameplay to keep me occupied for hours.
When I saw Pulse was to be released I immediately put it at the top of the wish list, and rued the fact it was delayed 3 months, but the wait was worth it.
This time round the graphics are excellent (They were not exactly poor with Pure though) and on a few tracks you almost feel your sense of balance going askew as the track really does undulate at great speed. The hexagon system already described took a bit of getting used to, but at least it forces you to attempt events you may have ignored on Pure, just because it was convenient to do so. No way can they be avoided here, but you may surprise yourself as to how well you do on events you thought were unbeatable.
Having played the two games, I would say this one takes a little of getting used to. It might be just my inexperience, but the ships on this feel a little more 'twitchy' which means tighter control is needed when cornering. Something that can be adapted to within a few races. The only frustration (in a nice way - it will get you screaming at the screen!) is that you do not get rewarded in race mode if you are in the lead and have had some good clean laps - the opposition seems to always be tight around you thus the frustration when you get obliterated with weapons :) The pay off is if you are not in the lead you rarely find you have much time to make up, so wins are always possible.
Weapon use has increased. Some are useful, others I have found don't really add much, but are useful to absorb, because believe me - in race mode you will need them.
Overall I am having a great time with this game and would recommend it to those new to Wipeout, but also to those who have purchased Pure. There is enough new or adapted content to keep the concept fresh. I am now just keeping an eye open for the promised downloads to enhance what is available.
When I saw Pulse was to be released I immediately put it at the top of the wish list, and rued the fact it was delayed 3 months, but the wait was worth it.
This time round the graphics are excellent (They were not exactly poor with Pure though) and on a few tracks you almost feel your sense of balance going askew as the track really does undulate at great speed. The hexagon system already described took a bit of getting used to, but at least it forces you to attempt events you may have ignored on Pure, just because it was convenient to do so. No way can they be avoided here, but you may surprise yourself as to how well you do on events you thought were unbeatable.
Having played the two games, I would say this one takes a little of getting used to. It might be just my inexperience, but the ships on this feel a little more 'twitchy' which means tighter control is needed when cornering. Something that can be adapted to within a few races. The only frustration (in a nice way - it will get you screaming at the screen!) is that you do not get rewarded in race mode if you are in the lead and have had some good clean laps - the opposition seems to always be tight around you thus the frustration when you get obliterated with weapons :) The pay off is if you are not in the lead you rarely find you have much time to make up, so wins are always possible.
Weapon use has increased. Some are useful, others I have found don't really add much, but are useful to absorb, because believe me - in race mode you will need them.
Overall I am having a great time with this game and would recommend it to those new to Wipeout, but also to those who have purchased Pure. There is enough new or adapted content to keep the concept fresh. I am now just keeping an eye open for the promised downloads to enhance what is available.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
I think this game is great fun - being a avid wipeout fan thats not surprising - well, there have been wipeout games that were pretty poor (the firs ps2 one for example). This is essentially the same engine as wipeout pure - the graphics have been jazzed up - alot more detail, funner weapons, amazing sound effects - much more apt for whats going on on screen. Im not up to the phantom league yet but so far ive not notcied any slow-down (which happened in w pure).
Online play works well, so much more fun than ai ships (ai is much improved - can set to easy, mid, hard).
New single player modes where you have to complete a series of blockbuster style grids - a mixture of single races, speed laps, time trials and zone races - i think this is a good approch - better than just having the time trial, races all in individual sections. (used to think time trial was the dull thing u did when u won all the races - not so)
oh and you get loyality points! like a tesco clubcard - not sure what this gets you (hopefully £). you get bonus points for perfick laps etc..
overall this is much more fun than the previous wipeout game - a smile will come accross your face when you blast your opponent - nice welcome return is the energy drain - which looks and feels so satisfying when in use.
Is it a big enough step up from wipeout pure, probably not, is it more fun YES, graphics, speed, general goodness makes this worth it if you liked the previous wipeout game(s)
GO>>>
Online play works well, so much more fun than ai ships (ai is much improved - can set to easy, mid, hard).
New single player modes where you have to complete a series of blockbuster style grids - a mixture of single races, speed laps, time trials and zone races - i think this is a good approch - better than just having the time trial, races all in individual sections. (used to think time trial was the dull thing u did when u won all the races - not so)
oh and you get loyality points! like a tesco clubcard - not sure what this gets you (hopefully £). you get bonus points for perfick laps etc..
overall this is much more fun than the previous wipeout game - a smile will come accross your face when you blast your opponent - nice welcome return is the energy drain - which looks and feels so satisfying when in use.
Is it a big enough step up from wipeout pure, probably not, is it more fun YES, graphics, speed, general goodness makes this worth it if you liked the previous wipeout game(s)
GO>>>
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
This game is absolutely amazing: it's true to the series, insanely fast and above all, it's fun to play. If you own a PSP (which you probably do if you're considering this game) than this is a must-have. Do your best to get a copy; it's definitely worth it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Game
The game was in good condition, worked perfectly, fast delivery but the only probablyis the disc had a few scratches, apart from that all good :)
Published 4 months ago by Steve Odiaka
WipEout Pure to WipEout Pulse, more than 3 letters difference?
I was hesitant to buy this product since i already owned WipEout Pure for the PSP and many reviews said that this game was too similar to Pure. Read more
Published on 26 July 2008 by Jam
Check your pulse!
This is one of those games that really has the show off factor. The graphics are excellent and the soundtrack contains thumping (recognisable) tunes. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2008 by L. P. Hanson
Raise your pulse!
I've enjoyed all of the Wipeout games so far, including Wipeout Pure on the PSP. But in terms of gameplay, for me it never got any better than Wipeout 2097 on the original... Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2007 by Astolath
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