Wipeout HD

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2008
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Gamestyle
    70
    WipEout HD may not make the huge industry-changing impact it once did, but this is the most accessible entry to date (delivery method aside), and easily one of the most impressive technical demonstrations on the PS3.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best PS3 Game of 2008
26
#26 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2008
30
#30 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2008

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 175 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 131 out of 175
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 175
  3. Negative: 14 out of 175
  1. Stealthgear
    Jun 12, 2011
    5
    This is not the best Wipeout game in the series. This game is in no way better than Wip3out on PSone in terms of gameplay, level design, soundThis is not the best Wipeout game in the series. This game is in no way better than Wip3out on PSone in terms of gameplay, level design, sound or graphics. It is a hodgepodge of the different Wipeouts. I felt it was average and not rewarding in the end.

    Gameplay wise, the level design and physics aren't polished. The ships don't feel like planes anymore and are more stuck to the track. Up and down controls on the joystick does almost nothing, whereas in Wip3out they were required to get a good time. With the blatantly cheating pilot assist option this ceases to be a game. A mentally challenged person with a candy bar in their hand could win with this on. No Wipeout game should have pilot assist. Unfortuneate its required for some of the final levels in which the computer almost cheats, then final levels become blatantly easy.

    The new Zone and Shooting modes are so easy as to be useless filler. If they had increased the difficulty or expanded on them more it could have added to the game. Zone battle is so bizarre I'm not sure its a game. I never lost.

    The graphics aren't quite as focused as other games, but some of the cell shading and gradients are excellent. There is also good use of 3d forms. Regular Textures and off track scenery are kind of poor, and not very conceptual like Wip3outs mega mall and industrial zones etc. Ship Design was excellent however.

    The sound design is okay, but the music selection is very bad. It is so grating to the ear and so violent that it doesn't match with the games graphical feel. I had to use my own songs. I felt the music was really poor. There are still some dynamic sound issues, like the music being stuck muted when your ship is low on damage.

    Lastly the game froze during loading once and I don't know why. So there are still glitches somewhere.

    I got this game for free, and it is only so-so. I can't recommend anyone playing this when Wip3out is still the better game in the series.    … Full Review »
  2. Bellicose
    Mar 20, 2012
    8
    Wipeout with excellently smooth controls and polished graphics. Career mode has decent length, variety of game modes, great stuff. Downside:Wipeout with excellently smooth controls and polished graphics. Career mode has decent length, variety of game modes, great stuff. Downside: only tracks from past games. Upside: all your favourite tracks again.… Full Review »
  3. coldcalculated
    Dec 11, 2011
    6
    Mildly entertaining, a good diversion from disc-based games. Ive definitely played better racers before, and I'm sure i will play more in theMildly entertaining, a good diversion from disc-based games. Ive definitely played better racers before, and I'm sure i will play more in the future. Graphics are ok, but not great. Weapons are somewhat fun. Not really my genre of game. Vehicles have barely any variety, they all handle pretty well the same and look the same as well.… Full Review »
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