Wipeout Pulse

 PSP
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 12, 2008
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
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  1. Edge Magazine
    70
    Sure, it’s another great instalment of Wipeout, but under the gloss it’s little more. [Dec 2007, p.90]
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  2. games(TM)
    70
    Everything you need from a WipEout title is there in abundance. [Dec 2007, p.106]
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  3. Maxi Consolas (Portugal)
    70
    With great graphics, great sense of speed, a well balanced gameplay and a more than adequate soundtrack, can we say that Pulse is almost technically flawless? Probably, but only because “lack of innovation” isn’t considered to be a technical attribute. [Nov 2007]
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  5. Hardcore Gamer
    50
    For some people and maybe even for you, WipeOut Pulse is worth the effort involved and then some.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best PSP Game of 2008
6
#6 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008
26
#26 Most Shared PSP Game of 2008

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 49
  3. Negative: 3 out of 49
  1. DaveR.
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    I would give this game a 9.5 if there was the option (you can only choose whole numbers). The eliminator mode is totally fun and the grid I would give this game a 9.5 if there was the option (you can only choose whole numbers). The eliminator mode is totally fun and the grid single player campaign does an excellent job of mixing up the relatively linear style of the single player campaign in previous Wipeout games. I keep coming back to this game. Definitely a great game and a great value for your $.… Full Review »
  2. MartinA.
    Jan 17, 2008
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. They took everything from the previous WipEout game on PSP and piled on better tracks, better music, and This game is absolutely fantastic. They took everything from the previous WipEout game on PSP and piled on better tracks, better music, and more FUN. Fans of the series would do themselves a disservice to not own this game.… Full Review »
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The Wipeout series finally finds its natural home, and it's on the PSP. It looks and sounds fantastic, the tier challenge system works reallyThe Wipeout series finally finds its natural home, and it's on the PSP. It looks and sounds fantastic, the tier challenge system works really well, there are loads of championships to unlock and the one problem that has plagued the previous games - the difficulty curve - has finally been solved. One of the very best games on the PSP and an essential purchase for owners.… Full Review »
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