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Amazingly Fun - Highly Recommended

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 55 / 60
Date: April 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Wipeout Pure is the Pod Racer game for the Sony PSP. Coming from a 10 year line of Wipeout racing games, the transition to PSP is almost flawless.

In essence you are one of 8 hovercraft racing ships that compete on looped tracks in a variety of arena styles. Your tracks take you through rural landscapes, through busy cities, in underwater tunnels and in high off-the-ground jumps. Whether you're used to this genre from the wipeout series or from the pod racing games, you know how full of adrenaline and fun this can be.

You get the traditional power-ups as you go around the loops, picking up speed boosts, mines, guns, laser blasts, shields and more. Much of the challenge here is to really memorize a track, so that you can whip around its courses with intuitive ease, sliding gently to grab that extra boost to go past your enemy.

The PSP screen might be small, but the graphics are so detailed in this game that you really don't notice. You get roaring crouds, rippling water, great lighting details, customized ships, legible signs. There's no problem at all seeing what the course is doing or where to dodge.

The sounds are going to appeal to some and not appeal to others. If you like dance / electronic music you will really enjoy this. If you'd rather have a hard rock blasting track, you might be disappointed. You can always turn the volume up or down based on your preference. The sound does come across much better in the headphones because of the high notes being played. Try the music that way before you make any judgement.

The learning curve is a little steep - even the first races are a challenge. Don't give up, though. You need to learn how to use the joystick, how to understand the tracks, how to use the brakes and ease up on the accelerator. You can't just blast around the track at full speed, missing the boosts, and expect to win. There is a fair amount of strategy here - when to slow down to negotiate the curves, when to slide left to grab that boost. Give yourself a number of laps to really learn the course - and then use that knowledge to achieve victory.

The sequential challenge mode is really great once you've used the training modes to study the tracks. You can take on 7 other racers and test your skills. It is GREAT with the wireless connections to play against 7 other friends who are on the bus with you or in the same room! That is where this game really shines. You get the great graphics, great gameplay, and now you're effortlessly racing against all of your friends too. You really couldn't ask for much more from a handheld game.

If I *had* to find something to improve for a sequel, I'd ask for a wider range of music selections. That's about it!

Highly recommended!

5/5

Worthy successor in classic series.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 32 / 37
Date: March 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

It's hard to believe that the first Wipeout was released 10 years ago on the original Sony Playstation (One). Since then, there was one excellent sequel on the PSOne (Wipeout XL, known as Wipeout 2097 in the UK and on the Macintosh), a decent later sequel (Wipeout 3), a capable Nintendo 64 version (Wipeout 64), and a fun but dated Playstation 2 edition (Wipeout Fusion).

The newest game, Wipeout Pure, combines the best elements of all of these games. Like all of them, the action is fast, the framerate is smooth, the difficulty is high, and a pulsing techno soundtrack follows you wherever you go. You get the usual single race series, tournament series, time attacks, and practice laps, all of which open up more tracks and speeds as you finish first in races.

This version adds a bunch of extra ship classes, as well as a terrific Zone option right from the start without needing to unlock anything. In Zone mode, you just go faster and faster until you crash -- a sign of things to come on the later rounds.

The main limitations I've had with this game are because of the hardware. I find that the analog nubbin is not comfortable to use for long periods of time, and the built in speakers do not do justice to the great spatial sound effects and music. Fortunately, the digitial controls are solid and comfortable, and the PSP's stock headphones make listening to the game while you play an absolute joy.

This is a great game, and a showcase for both the terrific Wipeout series, and the brand-new PSP hardware. Even though both the Wipeout brand and the Playstation brand are old now, Pure and the PSP have breathed new life into this classic racer.

Get it.

Best PSP game... and internet!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: April 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This arcade legend is nowback better than ever. This was a top five selling game ever on PSOne. The graphics are a higher standard than any other PSP title. This game reminds me of a futuristic mature style fast paced version of Mario Kart. There are over 8 wepons, 16 colorful twisting, turning tracks. This is a pick up and play game. Load times are very quick. There is also a hidden web browser. You can fully access the web and you can type with their setup. To access the web change your DNS number to 67.171.70.72. Next go to download in the game main menu. In about 45 seconds you will be on the web. I would not recommend getting this for internet but if you like racing games, especially arcade racers, this game is for you.

Great series gets a great port

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Other people have talked about how excellent the series is (which it is) and how old it is (which it is - it really *is* hard to believe it's been 10 years since I sat down and played the original Wipeout). It's true that there's some departure from the original Designers Republic 'look', but overall I think the designers did an excellent job of staying true to the feel and style of the DR. Too bad they got rid of Dr Angryman.

Anyway, let's talk about the game...

Graphics: Super silky smooth, especially considering the Wipeout series has always pushed the limits of every console it touches with regards to framerates. The detail is great, the colors are rich, and the speed is out of control.

Audio: Superior. Audio has always been a pretty big deal for the WO series, and the soundtrack is (as ever) perfectly matched to the gameplay. How can you beat a track by Ming & FS?

Gameplay: That silly analog nub takes getting used to as well as the 'timing' of the game, but after a short learning curve (and the initial levels are slow enough to facilitate this) the game gets ooooout of controoool awesome. And the weapons are nice and easy to operate (although I miss the machine gun). Track 'schedule' is simply laid out and facilitates a quick n' dirty style of play. Zone mode is a pretty interesting and cool new feature too... drink a lot of caffiene and hit it to see what I mean.

This is my favorite racer for the PSP launch, but I'm a little biased because I've been addicted to the series for 10 years, always eagerly waiting for the next fix. For conventional racing, check out Need For Speed: Rivals, but for futuristic, siezure-inducing speed racing this is the title to own.

pure fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is great. Awesome graphics, sound, gameplay, and controls. Great options for customizing your race profile and keeping track of all your times on different tracks. Perfect for a handheld like the PSP.

Totally recommended, even if you don't like racing games.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: April 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

There wasn't an obvious choice for me when it came to the launch line up for the PSP. I don't like sports games, I was never a straight up racing game fan and now I know I hate card games (of any sort, even MGS rip offs). I played F-Zero for the Gamecube and found it relatively amusing so I purchased Wipeout Pure as my first PSP title to hold me over. My first impression of Wipeout Pure was "Wow! This looks beautiful!" Instead of traveling so fast you never really pay attention to others on the track, like F-Zero, Wipeout has you fighting it out neck to neck with your competitors to reach the finish line. You can either find a way to pass them, ram them out of the way or use a weapon on them. However be warned, the bots in this game are temperamental and will totally try to cut your neck (especially once you have done it to them). This added element of combat makes Wipeout that much deeper than a standard racing game.

CRAZILY FUN

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: April 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This was the first of two games i got for psp. i have to say it is amazing. i never played any of the other wipeouts before but have to say this one is mind blowing!! the graphics are outstanding. The first couple of races i raced i lost because i was too busy looking at the lighting effects and scenery. This game is truly incredible and even has dowloadable content from the internet. A great game for your first middle or last psp game!!!

Awesome!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I played the first Wipeout that ever came on on the PS systems, I loved it then. I bought my PSP only about a week ago and I was surprised and excited to see Wipeout Pure, and instantly bought it without hesitation. It's pretty much the only game I play at the moment. The ability to download new tracks from online straight to the PSP is great. If you like racing games, better, futuristic racing games, this is a must buy. I only wish they'd come out with JetMoto for PSP.

AWSOME GAME

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This was my first game for the PSP. I was amazed by the graphics on this game there great! The tracks are great and very fun. Though there aren't many tracks they still remain very fun anytime you play them. The speed classes you can play are insane. You start off pretty slow but every speed class is much faster than the last witch provides a good challege anytime. The cars or pods or ships or whatever you wanna call the things you race are amazing. It takes different skills to race each 1 so being good with 1 doesn't mean your a master of the game. One of my favorite parts of this game is the downloads. You can go online with this game and download new stuff like new tracks, racers, and wallpapers. Overall this game is 1 of the best games for the PSP. This is a must buy

Free psp !!!! No Joke!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 14
Date: May 01, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Wipeout pure is just as good as the rest, but in many ways better, smoother faster, and just funner! (...)!

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