WipeOut 64

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Nov 3, 1998
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. All Game Guide
    70
    Everything a Wipeout fan could expect and though lacking any massive improvement in the single player mode, the game easily beats out F-Zero X as the best futuristic racer on the 64.
  2. GameSpot
    69
    WipeOut 64 isn't horrible, it just feels like the developer's first effort for the system at times - which it is. The one- and two-player modes are worth exploring, but the game will still likely be disappointing for hard-core fans of the series who expected more improvements after the two-year wait.

Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Best N64 Game of 1998
14
#14 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. bestbloodyday
    May 29, 2012
    8
    Fast paced arcade racing game with futuristic flying vehicles. Cool tracks filled with power-ups (Mario Kart style) that allow you to chaseFast paced arcade racing game with futuristic flying vehicles. Cool tracks filled with power-ups (Mario Kart style) that allow you to chase and destroy your enemies. One of the best futuristic racers ever made. The only downside is about the graphics, they are a direct port from PS which is an inferior hardware. Still, this is a very good game.… Full Review »
  2. MarkusZ
    Aug 5, 2023
    4
    Can't confirm the hype for Wipeout. Yes it's fast and it's nice how the N64 can handle it, but if you kiss the border you loose speed and canCan't confirm the hype for Wipeout. Yes it's fast and it's nice how the N64 can handle it, but if you kiss the border you loose speed and can forget the race. The difficulty and the controls stop me from playing.… Full Review »
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    I've always been a big fan of the Wipeout games and the N64 version has all of the elements that made them so good; super-cool designs, greatI've always been a big fan of the Wipeout games and the N64 version has all of the elements that made them so good; super-cool designs, great music, nice physics and speed out of the wazoo. The only problem is the astonishing absence of a league mode, meaning that you can only play challenges - which are a little too difficult for the casual gamer - one race at a time which is just plain weird for a racing game. Otherwise, it's a top notch futuristic racer which I personally prefer to F-Zero.… Full Review »
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