Wipeout HD

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2008
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 175 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 30 out of 175
  3. Negative: 14 out of 175

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  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    The visually and sonically brilliant Wipeout series is given a HD facelift and some additional modes to compliment the excellent challenge-ladder system introduced in Pulse. Perhaps a little too tough for the casual gamer, but Wipeout veterans will relish the new challenge.
  2. Dingytheman
    May 30, 2022
    3
    I completed a few of the tournaments but it felt like a chore to play. I don't get the praise, this is a PSPortable game rebranded! and it shows in its short tracks (shorter than the ones on PS1 games) and the simplified physics, ships don't feel like ships anymore, very stiff, very arcadey.
    The Wipeout series deserved a proper title on PS3 instead of a port of a PSPortable game with    I completed a few of the tournaments but it felt like a chore to play. I don't get the praise, this is a PSPortable game rebranded! and it shows in its short tracks (shorter than the ones on PS1 games) and the simplified physics, ships don't feel like ships anymore, very stiff, very arcadey.
    The Wipeout series deserved a proper title on PS3 instead of a port of a PSPortable game with cleaner graphics which imo art design wise is a lot inferior to the Blade Runner esque look of 2097/ Wip3out.    … Expand
  3. TheCornflex
    Jan 31, 2018
    4
    Different than most other racing games but nevertheless I still don't feel comfortable to play this game.
  4. PSPlayer
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    Как фанат серии скажу, что в этой части разработчики разошлись не на шутку. Начиная от графической составляющей до музыкального сопровождения! В этой игре идеально все! Разработчики настолько тщательно подошли к поставленной задаче, что переплюнуть и собрать, что либо подобное вряд ли у кого-нибудь получится. Повторюсь, коммерция убивает великих разработчиков и лучшие студии, которые былиКак фанат серии скажу, что в этой части разработчики разошлись не на шутку. Начиная от графической составляющей до музыкального сопровождения! В этой игре идеально все! Разработчики настолько тщательно подошли к поставленной задаче, что переплюнуть и собрать, что либо подобное вряд ли у кого-нибудь получится. Повторюсь, коммерция убивает великих разработчиков и лучшие студии, которые были не просто частью Playstation с самого начала, но и тем костяком, которые относились к созданию игр с особым трепетом и душой! Всем пис!… Expand
  5. wishanem
    Feb 18, 2015
    9
    I've always enjoyed racing games more than I've been good at them. What I liked most about this game is that it accomodates players like me. One doesn't have to get first place in every race to advance on to the next set of maps, and I was able to complete the whole game without ever getting any better at sliding around corners without running into things.

    It's pretty, sounds great, and    I've always enjoyed racing games more than I've been good at them. What I liked most about this game is that it accomodates players like me. One doesn't have to get first place in every race to advance on to the next set of maps, and I was able to complete the whole game without ever getting any better at sliding around corners without running into things.

    It's pretty, sounds great, and successfully imparts a sensation of zipping past things at barely-sub-sonic speeds.    … Expand
  6. PolisKanin
    Feb 22, 2014
    4
    I played this game round my friend's house last week, and it was a terrible F-Zero clone. The graphics (obviously) are better than F-Zero, but overall it is bad. The controls are under average, for the most part they are fine, but my vehicle kept stopping, even though I didn't let go of the button.
  7. Krizuwe
    Nov 19, 2013
    4
    Un juego que regalo Sony cuando hubo el corte por los Anonymous...en fin, al regalarlo supe que no seria gran cosa, pero...no fue así, es peor de lo que pensé, uno de los peores juegos de velocidad que ha caído en mis manos (virtualmente hablando) en fin, no lo recomiendo en absoluto, seria tirar el dinero, no vale la pena ni regalado la verdad, no se como compañías tan grandes gastan unUn juego que regalo Sony cuando hubo el corte por los Anonymous...en fin, al regalarlo supe que no seria gran cosa, pero...no fue así, es peor de lo que pensé, uno de los peores juegos de velocidad que ha caído en mis manos (virtualmente hablando) en fin, no lo recomiendo en absoluto, seria tirar el dinero, no vale la pena ni regalado la verdad, no se como compañías tan grandes gastan un dineral en videojuegos tan patéticos como este...… Expand
  8. SwitSwat
    Oct 8, 2013
    9
    This is a terrific addition to the Wipeout series, and definitely one of the best racing games ever. Great graphics, great gameplay, fun and simple controls... And the sound... The sound is just amazing! Fans, and people who are not familiar with the series, will enjoy this wonderful new installment to the franchise, and I definitely recommend it to any gamer who enjoys a good racing game.This is a terrific addition to the Wipeout series, and definitely one of the best racing games ever. Great graphics, great gameplay, fun and simple controls... And the sound... The sound is just amazing! Fans, and people who are not familiar with the series, will enjoy this wonderful new installment to the franchise, and I definitely recommend it to any gamer who enjoys a good racing game. It may not be perfect, as far as track designs single-player replay value goes, but it's still really good. 9/10… Expand
  9. logicsense
    Aug 30, 2012
    8
    Besides the obvious mind blowing graphics Wipeout HD also offer a delightful sound experience as well as a enough challenging career mode. Well worth to invest in, even a few years after release date.
  10. 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: only tracks from past games. Upside: all your favourite tracks again.
  11. evgenije
    Dec 13, 2011
    8
    Same old Wipe Out. Entertaining, addictive and very, very fast. I have the same thrill as more than 12 years ago when I played it on PS 1. Again, it is the same game with remastered graphics. Do not expect anything more than it provided you with 12 years ago. Just pure and simple fun!
  12. 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 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.
  13. timeformime
    Oct 31, 2011
    10
    The sound, graphics, and presentation of this game are absolutely fantastic. For aesthetics it gets full credit completely. You can read about those anywhere, so I won't go into detail.

    Unfortunately, it's a game you have to get into and learn fanatically to have any chance at winning. This would be great if I had to develop a skill set - I go nuts for deep and difficult games, like    The sound, graphics, and presentation of this game are absolutely fantastic. For aesthetics it gets full credit completely. You can read about those anywhere, so I won't go into detail.

    Unfortunately, it's a game you have to get into and learn fanatically to have any chance at winning. This would be great if I had to develop a skill set - I go nuts for deep and difficult games, like Demon's Souls for example, that make you concentrate and get better to win. But memorizing tracks is pure tedium, not any kind of creative design choice, and that's all the challenge comes down to. Whether or not you know what's coming up, and if you can run the track perfectly enough for that gold to advance to the next track, which you'll have to memorize in the exact same way. There's no depth at all to the skill, it's just whether or not you know exactly what to do for that particular track.

    With some leeway and better difficulty options it would have been so much better to me, but as it is it's only for those who want to devote their lives to it for a few weeks. And that's why you haven't heard of it more, because it's impossibly difficult, and who wants to go through that just to win a game?    … Expand
  14. MAINEiac4434
    Jul 9, 2011
    10
    it is impossible not to enjoy yourself when you play this highly addictive arcade racer. Absolutely worth the download. Wipeout HD is among the best games on PSN. The DLC, Fury, is also worth downloading as it expands the singe-player immensely.
  15. 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, 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    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, 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.    … Expand
  16. Harry210
    Jan 19, 2011
    9
    WipEout HD is an enjoyable futuristic racing game that launches the WipEout series on to the PlayStation 3. Anyone who's played a WipEout game will instantly be able to dive into this game. It's great to have something unique on the PlayStation 3 for once. You pick from a selection of lovely designed ships - which their designs match the futuristic look and feel of this game - and pilotWipEout HD is an enjoyable futuristic racing game that launches the WipEout series on to the PlayStation 3. Anyone who's played a WipEout game will instantly be able to dive into this game. It's great to have something unique on the PlayStation 3 for once. You pick from a selection of lovely designed ships - which their designs match the futuristic look and feel of this game - and pilot them through tracks and try to claim 1st place in WipEout HD's race modes. As well as race modes, there are other satisfying modes such as time trials that race you against the clock and try to complete 3 laps around the track as fast as you can, speed lap which is similar to time trial but you just do a single lap trying to race around the track as fast as possible, tournament where you race through several races and have the most points at the end of the tournament and one interesting and fun mode, zone mode where your ship starts out at slow speed and you progress through the speed zones and passing each zone makes your ship go faster until your eye sockets bleed and your heart jumps out of your body (by the way, the throttle is disabled!) and the more you travel, the more points you earn. This mode in particular shows off some stunning, colourful visuals with beautiful patterns and the pattern changes when you advance to other speed zones. The modes maybe great and keeps things interesting in this game but the visuals are mind boggling. The futuristic tracks, environments and even the ships look gorgeous and the graphics are polished. The visual effects are also colourful and vibrant like from the charging of the plasma before it fires (the explosion it emits when it hits a target or barrier is just as good) to the wavy pattern of lines that the missile leaves as its chasing its target. Speaking of weapons, Sony Studio Liverpool has brought back some of the ace weapons from previous WipEout games like the plasma and rockets and they work just as well in this game than in previous WipEout games. They are fun to use and makes races more exciting and it's a good thing that the weapon selection covers all situations no matter if you're far behind or in front of the pack. Now the game play: The pace of the game is electrifying. WipEout HD provides you with fast and furious racing (and in some instances like the Phantom Class races and later Zones in Zone mode, insane) and the controls are just perfect for dealing with the quick pace of the game. A.I and event difficulty has 3 difficulty settings to choose from: Novice, Skilled or Elite. This makes the game accessible to more casual gamers where they can just enjoy themselves and not get too frustrated playing the game on Novice and more experienced gamers can be given a tough challenge on Elite. This is a game (especially in the higher speed classes) that demands quick reflexes and perfect use of the ships airbrakes to navigate through tight corners without hitting the boundaries of the track. It may seem hard at first to master cornering quickly and the boundaries on the tracks are quite small, practice makes perfect in this game. The track design is simple but well executed and couple with the excellent visuals that this game has, it makes them look striking. It is a shame that all of these tracks are taken from the 2 PSP WipEout instalments, WipEout Pure and WipEout Pulse but I haven't played them so I guess it doesn't matter for me anyways and anyone else who hasn't played the PSP instalments. As with most WipEout games, you need some awesome music to listen to while flying around the tracks and blasting your opponents off the track and WipEout HD has you covered. The soundtrack is excellent with a good selection of electronic/dance tunes which sound as though they belong in the WipEout world. Sony Studio Liverpool even composed original music for the menu screen (which by the way is one of the most well designed and eye catching menu screens ever) which kicks ass and if you've bought the WipEout HD fury pack, it's even more pleasing to watch. Anyway, WipEout HD may be quite a tough game to play but it's easy enough to be played by casual gamers. Costing 12 pounds, WipEout HD is remarkable value for money and considering that your getting a solid campaign and multiplayer modes, there is no reason not to own this addictive racer.… Expand
  17. JohnS
    Sep 14, 2009
    3
    Amazing! Capturing the magic that was the beatles in every aspect, a thoroughly enjoyable game that you can tell was a labour of love. If your a fan, which half the world already is... DON'T MISS THIS! And if your not a fan, prepare to be converted, I dare you to try and not smile while playing along to these songs.
  18. LukasG.
    Jan 18, 2009
    9
    Wipeout HD is my favorite racing game for the PS3. The detailed tracks and Anti-Gravity craft make for some impressive visuals, but the game is so much more; It's a perfectly tuned racing game with weapons, boost and an extremely tight control scheme. For $20 this game is an extremely good value, but left me wanting for more. I would have liked to see modes focused on the weapons or Wipeout HD is my favorite racing game for the PS3. The detailed tracks and Anti-Gravity craft make for some impressive visuals, but the game is so much more; It's a perfectly tuned racing game with weapons, boost and an extremely tight control scheme. For $20 this game is an extremely good value, but left me wanting for more. I would have liked to see modes focused on the weapons or with different damage/boost settings. The 8 different 'teams' available let you gather loyalty points, but they don't have much use beyond unlocking ship skins. On the other hand, the core racing is fast and extremely fun. That's a good thing, because the game becomes very difficult in the second half, so most players will have to retry the same races over and over in order to unlock more. The weapons and item pick ups seem a little underpowered, but that makes every elimination that much more exciting. I have never played a Wipeout game before HD, and I am now certain that I will buy the next game in the series. If you own a PS3 and like racing games, this is a great choice.… Expand
  19. TomTom
    Dec 23, 2008
    9
    WipEout HD is an excellent racing game that successfully combines beautiful presentation with an immensely fun game play. The graphics are very crisp, and at 60fps, they easily turn the game into a nice high-definition demonstration on your 1080p HDTV. The default sound is decent, but the sound really shines through the ability to play your own playlist as the soundtrack. Simply create WipEout HD is an excellent racing game that successfully combines beautiful presentation with an immensely fun game play. The graphics are very crisp, and at 60fps, they easily turn the game into a nice high-definition demonstration on your 1080p HDTV. The default sound is decent, but the sound really shines through the ability to play your own playlist as the soundtrack. Simply create your own playlist and indicate it accordingly in the menu - voila, now you're racing at insane speeds to AC/DC, Rage against the machine, or whatever your heart desires. The game play itself is fantastic: controls are tight, and respond well even to sudden changes in mid-turn. In the highest speed class, the insane speed of the game becomes incredible. Add to that some rather aggressive opponents in the highest difficulty level, and you have a game that is challenging and easy to obsess over. The only reason that I do not give this game a rating of '10' is that it is just a tad too short (8 tracks) for the perfect score. However, considering its very reasonable price and the tremendous amount of fun that is to be had while flying down these tracks and firing rockets at your opponents in mid-turn, it is one aspect that is easily overlooked. If you're looking for an impressive, super-fun racer, WipEout HD is an absolute must-have!… Expand
  20. BruceMacLean
    Dec 1, 2008
    9
    As a download from PSN, this is the best value I have had, and the most played of all the titles I own. As I own all the Wipeout tiltes on PS1, PS2 and PSP (and still play them), it's fair to say I am a fan of the series. Although I am familiar with all the tracks from the PSP editions, this version does so many things right. From the improved visuals and thrilling sense of speed whenAs a download from PSN, this is the best value I have had, and the most played of all the titles I own. As I own all the Wipeout tiltes on PS1, PS2 and PSP (and still play them), it's fair to say I am a fan of the series. Although I am familiar with all the tracks from the PSP editions, this version does so many things right. From the improved visuals and thrilling sense of speed when the turbo boost kicks in, to the online play with 8 nutters trying to blow each other up as everyone tries to sneak the win. The only reason I give this a nine out of ten is due to the feeling that some content is being held back for DLC, chargeable of course, and I want to see Eliminator mode back...… Expand
  21. GeorgeM
    Oct 29, 2008
    9
    Wipeout HD is a looong time coming, i remember seeing and reading about this game shortly after the release of the ps3. I've always enjoyed the WIpeout games and considered them to be a alternative to the the bright colorful futuristic racer that is F-Zero on the Nintendo consoles, i enjoyed Wipeout a bit more because of its more serious tone and physics. That aside, Wipeout HD is a Wipeout HD is a looong time coming, i remember seeing and reading about this game shortly after the release of the ps3. I've always enjoyed the WIpeout games and considered them to be a alternative to the the bright colorful futuristic racer that is F-Zero on the Nintendo consoles, i enjoyed Wipeout a bit more because of its more serious tone and physics. That aside, Wipeout HD is a TREAT for fans of the series with a buttery smooth 60fps and gorgeous 1080p visuals that will make you wanna hug your HD-TV. The music and sound effects are nothing amazing but they hold up to the graphics rather well. Controls are smooth and responsive and for newer fans they have a handicap mode to assist you in turns so you aren't bouncing around like youre in a pinball machine. Overall, im VERY pleased with this.....for nostalgia sake its a must to own this if you enjoyed games in the series as this is the definitive Wipeout experience with its slick graphics and excellent controls, and at $39.99.....it feels JUUUUST RIGHT.… Expand
  22. aftabb.
    Oct 12, 2008
    10
    At 1080p, 60fps, custom sound tracks, on the fly mixing, brilliant track design, blistering speeds, perfect controls, perfectly transitioned online play, online record boards, 2 player, dlc to come, all for 12 quid or 20 bucks, this game is a favor to those who missed out on the psp ports, and a gift to the fans of the series. Low ratings are only from button mashers.
  23. PatrickG.
    Oct 11, 2008
    10
    This game is so deserving of a perfect 10. It's the most addictive racer I've played since Mario Kart, Like that game, it keeps things simple, but it trades cutesy graphics for futuristic high tech ones, has an expansive single player campaign with lots of modes and unlockables, as well a pretty decent online mode. And it's only $20.00!!! SO worth a 10.
  24. GeorgeP.
    Oct 11, 2008
    10
    WipEout is back, better than ever. Gorgeous 1080p 60fps graphics, beautifully calibrated controls and the same brilliant gameplay that helped the playstation get the clubbing generation addicted.
  25. ChrisC.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    Brilliant game, numerous modes, brings together the best of all the wipeout games into one.
  26. RizzoK.
    Oct 7, 2008
    10
    What you get for the money is brilliant. The graphics are amazing for a start. The gameplay is as challenging as ever. There are more than enough modes to keep you entertained for as long as a game that costs £40. A big improvement on the PSP games and the best WipEout and PSN game yet.
  27. SquirtyB.
    Oct 5, 2008
    6
    Well it's the same ol wipeout with slicker graphics and that's it. Still (just) worth the money since it's a classic, but it's sad if people genuinely believe this is worth any more than 6/10. If a 12 year old game with slick graphics is about as good as it gets on this platform, buy a Wii and enjoy 21st century gameplay.
  28. Mildrop,
    Oct 2, 2008
    10
    Brilliant, Awesome, Fantastic. This game has been around for years and this new HD rendition is polished, fast and extremely addictive. With a price of £11.99 you simply cant go wrong.
  29. DavidL.
    Oct 1, 2008
    9
    The wipeout series goes hand in hand with the playstation brand, the look the feel and the sound. Everything about this game is stellar. Sure most people will harp on about 1080p graphics running at 60 frames but the thing that really beings this game to life is the sound. When you go off a large jump the music will become distant (even your custom soundtracks will do this) and violently The wipeout series goes hand in hand with the playstation brand, the look the feel and the sound. Everything about this game is stellar. Sure most people will harp on about 1080p graphics running at 60 frames but the thing that really beings this game to life is the sound. When you go off a large jump the music will become distant (even your custom soundtracks will do this) and violently thrust itself back into your face to announce the harsh landing. There are also similar effects for being hit or using different weapons and being low on health. For previous players of the series you can unlock the 2097 (XL) and wip3out hud which is a nice throwback. The interface is excellent and it has more options than most full price retail games, custom soundtracks, trophies, 8 player online (which works flawlessly, and might I add is great for non US citizens as you can search based on region), photomode and leaderboards. I would give this game a 10... but I think only masterpieces deserve a perfect score. This isn't quite that but it is most certainly the best wipeout game I have played and if you know the quality of wipeouts past you have to know that not many games can compete in that class.… Expand
  30. GregB
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    It simply is brilliant and has a ton of replay value. you want a title to showcase your HDTV and Audio setup? This is it! On top of this, the game itself is just pure fun and adrenaline. I probably will never see the majority of the gold (and much less the platinum ) trophies, but it certainly is a challenge even for hardcore WipEout gamers. The assist mode makes certain that even It simply is brilliant and has a ton of replay value. you want a title to showcase your HDTV and Audio setup? This is it! On top of this, the game itself is just pure fun and adrenaline. I probably will never see the majority of the gold (and much less the platinum ) trophies, but it certainly is a challenge even for hardcore WipEout gamers. The assist mode makes certain that even newcomers won;t be left out of the fun, Highly recommended, on top of being probably the most stunningly beautiful game I have ever seen so far.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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. PTGamers
    85
    This is a surprising PSN game, one that wouldn't be scorned if it were to show up on stores with the regular price.
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  2. Worth Playing
    93
    It is beautiful, it is deep, and it is only $20.
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  3. Game Chronicles
    91
    wipEout HD is easily one of the top five, if not top three downloadable games this year. If you’re a fan of the series then this is the best version yet, and if you’ve never played a wipEout game before, strap yourself in and prepare to be amazed.
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