Wipeout Pure

 PSP
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Mar 16, 2005
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 140 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 140
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 140
  3. Negative: 11 out of 140
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  1. MarcDoyle
    Aug 11, 2010
    10
    I'm a bit of a white-knuckler flyer, so handheld gaming is a must. I bought my PSP for this game (and bought 3 more copies for my friends so we could play it in ad-hoc multiplayer). Great fun - good for smack talk. Still play it. In my mind, it's far superior to its successor Pulse. I have no idea how to finish this game, it's so tough in the faster classes, but I've had a great timeI'm a bit of a white-knuckler flyer, so handheld gaming is a must. I bought my PSP for this game (and bought 3 more copies for my friends so we could play it in ad-hoc multiplayer). Great fun - good for smack talk. Still play it. In my mind, it's far superior to its successor Pulse. I have no idea how to finish this game, it's so tough in the faster classes, but I've had a great time trying. This game and Lumines were a promising start for the system.… Expand
  2. ZehroxDragon
    Sep 1, 2005
    0
    I've played this, and it is terrible. The graphics are really blurry, it goes far slower than mentioned on the box, the disc came really scratched and I had to send it back, wait a MONTH until it would arrive again, and when it did there was no choice of ships pods whatever and there was only five tracks, all very circular and boring. The internet downolads never worked either. VERY I've played this, and it is terrible. The graphics are really blurry, it goes far slower than mentioned on the box, the disc came really scratched and I had to send it back, wait a MONTH until it would arrive again, and when it did there was no choice of ships pods whatever and there was only five tracks, all very circular and boring. The internet downolads never worked either. VERY poor quality.… Expand
  3. Pinky
    Sep 7, 2005
    1
    Pure OVER-RATED crap!! %&%^(& Waste of money.
  4. ZemZ.
    Jul 2, 2007
    5
    Wipout pure for a launch title is a fbulous game. however the PSP has been lauched a long time & wipout has stopped shining. it's a fun enogh game but the boring tracks are much too limited in number, the techno tunes get old fast (& i like techno) & there is no scence of speed, when i'm going 150 i shouldn't feel like i'm going 75. stil visually impresive, raceing Wipout pure for a launch title is a fbulous game. however the PSP has been lauched a long time & wipout has stopped shining. it's a fun enogh game but the boring tracks are much too limited in number, the techno tunes get old fast (& i like techno) & there is no scence of speed, when i'm going 150 i shouldn't feel like i'm going 75. stil visually impresive, raceing fanatics will find fun here but casuall racers would be better off with midnightclub3 or NFS.… Expand
  5. PSPhunter
    Aug 4, 2005
    0
    I make it a 0 because of the fact there is not any new things in the games only songs that u dont think about when u play the game i had payed for this and on the same day i did 6 races and there where all the same .listen to me dont get this and save it for a better game later.
  6. CharlieV.
    Aug 1, 2005
    0
    I did notlike this game it is a total copy of star wars i think it should not be a psp game.
  7. J.L.
    Mar 25, 2005
    6
    Um,... i think the way to sum up this game is a forward walk in reverse. While Wipeout Fusion on PS2 was extremely revolutionary for the Wipeout series, Wipeout Pure is a graphically advanced rehash of the all the PSOne wipeouts. blah,... come on give us something more. Wipeout Fusion had wider tracks, more loops, and reasonable challenge from both the tracks and opponents. Wipeout Pure Um,... i think the way to sum up this game is a forward walk in reverse. While Wipeout Fusion on PS2 was extremely revolutionary for the Wipeout series, Wipeout Pure is a graphically advanced rehash of the all the PSOne wipeouts. blah,... come on give us something more. Wipeout Fusion had wider tracks, more loops, and reasonable challenge from both the tracks and opponents. Wipeout Pure contained nothing more than the same narrow tracks, boring jumps, boring twist and turns and stupid opponents that were representative of the old wipeout series. How exciting can that be? Its not exciting enough for this gamer. Logically, when a game is ancient...it's ancient, period!!! If iim shelling out $40, give us something a little more refreshing please! Nice graphics though. If Sonyplans to release mostly rehashes of older playstation games for the PSP, then I've really wasted the $270 ($250 + tax) bucks i spent on my "new and revolutionary" PSP system. Kinda scary, especially when you see Sony's upcoming game line up.… Expand
  8. EricF.
    Apr 29, 2005
    2
    Great.
  9. Assimov
    May 20, 2007
    9
    A racing game, with good control in PSP. Addictive and entertaining. Graphics are nice (except ships, a little simple). Downloadble content is good. Now it's at low price so it's a very good buy.
  10. K.V.
    Jan 22, 2006
    10
    Amazing. One of the best games in PSP.
  11. MartinR.
    Jul 20, 2006
    10
    I cant beleive they managed to get the speed of phantom class on the psp! I will still be playing this in years to come.
  12. MaximusGladiator
    Mar 25, 2005
    10
    This game is Amazing! A must have for the PSP. Really does showcase what the PSP is capable of. Much better than RR! The music also complements the games superbly. A really well done job.
  13. PhilL.
    Apr 2, 2005
    10
    Fabulous game, with immediate pickupability yet excellent depth. Let's have more like this soon!
  14. JonnP.
    Apr 7, 2005
    9
    Hestiated to pick up this up since I'm not into racer games, this turn out to be more fun than I thought, critics comments with music was right on... sight, sound, control and adrenaline fun.
  15. EC
    Jun 4, 2005
    10
    Amazing racing game! Has creative gameplay, replayability value and a professional soundtrack that just feels like it fits perfectly in the game. It is also very easy to pick up and just get into it. A MUST GET for the PSP.
  16. Zippidydoo
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    GREATEST GAME ON EARTH. jk, its still real real real real real real real real real good though, and the new downloadable tracks rock! go check em out if you already havent!
  17. BenA.
    Jul 6, 2005
    10
    Wow this is a great game, the speed you travel and the tunes that it belts out as you go screaming at 400mhp into a crimson sunset while a volly of red flaming missles arc over your head before tearing into a brightly lit neon tunnel. i could play this till my eyes bleed.
  18. PaulM.
    Aug 7, 2005
    10
    This game is a great game because when you use it with a psp you can browse the internet.
  19. SamT.
    Sep 6, 2005
    8
    Great game, much replay value, especially with the new downloadable track. hope they don't start charging for the downloads....
  20. ImpulsePayne
    Oct 10, 2007
    9
    This game is almost perfect. Its fun and exciting and the racing crafts are awsome!!! screw what some critics said its a good game. Take this from a kid who's played the game instead of listening to these up tight critics who find every little mistake or glitch there is. Buy this gameand you won't be dissapointed.
  21. JeenLR
    Jun 30, 2007
    8
    Pretty damn awesome, for a PSP launch title... Awesome graphics (especially the environment), good gameplay, and very well put together. Also: love the downloads! Some weapons from previous titles are missing (e.g. the Forcewall from Wipeout 3), and the AI is superhuman (but, weirdly, too easy to beat), but all in all, solidly deserving it's Metascore.
  22. JasonB.
    Nov 16, 2005
    7
    This game is alot of fun on the go. I love the wipeout games and it works great as a portable. The downloadable content keeps things alive.
  23. TomS.
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    This game is brilliant! The visuals are just fantastic. There ar lots of levels, incorporating diffferent speed classes. The controls are easy to use and remember. A must have for the PSP - WipEout Pure deserves every mark it gets!
  24. JayG.
    Dec 8, 2005
    8
    Great game. Only problems is that there are not alot of levels and controlls are a little hard to handle. But still Great
  25. AB
    Mar 24, 2005
    10
    I expected Wipeout Pure to be good, but I didn't expect one of the best racing games I've ever experienced. Nearly everything in Pure is perfect. The graphics are beautiful. Pure looks as good as a lot of PS2, GCN, and Xbox games, and has just as many effects. Also, the sound is amazing. The music and effects are great. Most importantly, the gameplay is perfect. With this, Ridge I expected Wipeout Pure to be good, but I didn't expect one of the best racing games I've ever experienced. Nearly everything in Pure is perfect. The graphics are beautiful. Pure looks as good as a lot of PS2, GCN, and Xbox games, and has just as many effects. Also, the sound is amazing. The music and effects are great. Most importantly, the gameplay is perfect. With this, Ridge Racer, and GT 4 planned, it's clear that the PSP is going to be the best handheld console for racing games.… Expand
  26. JayK.
    Mar 25, 2005
    9
    I got this on a whim because I heard it was good and the store didn't have Ridge Racer. I sure am glad I got this instead. I was a fan of the first Wipeout, but for whatever reason I just didn't dig the sequels as much. In Wipeout Pure, however, every mode is gripping and addictive. The graphics and framerate are great, but the best thing is definitely how fun it is to master I got this on a whim because I heard it was good and the store didn't have Ridge Racer. I sure am glad I got this instead. I was a fan of the first Wipeout, but for whatever reason I just didn't dig the sequels as much. In Wipeout Pure, however, every mode is gripping and addictive. The graphics and framerate are great, but the best thing is definitely how fun it is to master the extremely satisfying controls. I can't decide whether I like analog or digital better, they're pretty different. The weapons are extremely refined, fun, and require just the right amount of skill to use. Usually I only play racing games that have a gimmick, like upgrades and such. This reminded me of what makes the best and most memorable racing games, namely, exceptional RACING. A+.… Expand
  27. BlancoA.
    Mar 25, 2005
    9
    What a wicked, insidious game. Just like XL and WipEout 3, this baby can suck your time out from under you and vaporize your social life. I love it, but I have to learn to live with it in a responsible way. The only reason it gets a 9 instead of a 10 is that the system seems a little small in my hands. It's a bit of a struggle to use the triggers in the same way you'd use them What a wicked, insidious game. Just like XL and WipEout 3, this baby can suck your time out from under you and vaporize your social life. I love it, but I have to learn to live with it in a responsible way. The only reason it gets a 9 instead of a 10 is that the system seems a little small in my hands. It's a bit of a struggle to use the triggers in the same way you'd use them with the larger Dual-Shock controller. But for a handheld, it's revolutionary. If you buy a PSP and you don't buy this game.... well, it's like buying one of the new Mustangs and putting 87 Octane in it, I suppose.… Expand
  28. DaveM.
    Mar 27, 2005
    10
    Absolutely the best title out for the PSP, stunning framerates and a hardcore electronic soundtrack. Truly shows the power of the PSP. You are missing out if you do not buy this title!
  29. TillB.
    Mar 28, 2005
    10
    Hello everyone! Wow! This game is superb. It´s the best game that I´ve ever seen on a handheld. The graphics are beautiful, the sound is excellent, the gameplay is nearly perfect! It´s pure fun for a very, very long time. Everyone who have got a PSP must have this game. Buy it now!!! I´m from Germany, so my English isn´t so good! Bye!
  30. N!CL
    Mar 9, 2005
    10
    This is an amazing game that is nowhere near a rehash of PS2s Wipeout Fusion. Fast ships and mindblowing graphics (IM NOT KIDDING) this is a must have for sure. Videos and screenshots are at ign.com . I am not a promoter for that site or for the game. ign has actual gameplay videos. the graphics might not look as good on a big computer screen but on the PSP, they are amazing.
  31. John
    Apr 12, 2005
    9
    A very strong title.
  32. TonyK.
    Apr 13, 2005
    10
    I liked it more than the Ridge Racer ~ Awesome graphics...good sound ....best racing game yet for PSP. You won't regret buying it for urself !
  33. Dbarry
    Apr 3, 2005
    10
    Fantastic game, picked it up with my psp, never been more pleased with a racing title.
  34. IbraheimF.
    Aug 22, 2005
    9
    Definatley a must own psp game. Although the tracks in the game are classic track frm older wipeout games and the computer racers get more difficult as you progress in a kind of noticeable way, it certainly does not take away the fun from it. Also connect to the net to download more tracks which are impressive to say the least
  35. JazzJackrabbit
    Aug 28, 2005
    9
    Ignore the illiterate morons rating this zero. It's a great game, extremely addictive, with tonnes of downloadable stuff coming out all the time. A rip-off of Star Wars?!! You mean the pod race, which was blatantly ripped off from Wipeout !!! Jeez, get a brain - then learn to write.
  36. MarkoD.
    Sep 15, 2005
    9
    Fun racing game. The main thing that makes this addictive game work is the music. What they need to add is a snow track and it would be perfect.
  37. NickB.
    Mar 12, 2007
    8
    Easily one of the best racing games ever made. Also one of the best looking games on the PSP, and a premiere title.
  38. Kewlkat
    Aug 22, 2007
    10
    I'd have a reason on why this is the greatest psp game if I actually REMEMBERED what that reason was before I fainted from playing it. Is it possible for a game to be that intense? I don't think I'll EVER know the answer to that without dodging a couple of bombs, weaving through a few mines, outrunning a missle that's quicker than me, and trying to escape that I'd have a reason on why this is the greatest psp game if I actually REMEMBERED what that reason was before I fainted from playing it. Is it possible for a game to be that intense? I don't think I'll EVER know the answer to that without dodging a couple of bombs, weaving through a few mines, outrunning a missle that's quicker than me, and trying to escape that inevitable EARTHF#CKINQUAKE that's in my rear-view mirror, all in the first lap WITHOUT passing out.… Expand
  39. Terry
    Oct 20, 2009
    8
    Having played Pulse first, this was hard to get used to in the control department. After playing a few tournaments - this is worth either the dl from PSN or getting it used on UMD. Great framerate will some intense action - this is a great substitute, or replacement, for old ExtremeG fans. Environments look nice too. Lack of initial tracks made up with DLC...which you can't get from Having played Pulse first, this was hard to get used to in the control department. After playing a few tournaments - this is worth either the dl from PSN or getting it used on UMD. Great framerate will some intense action - this is a great substitute, or replacement, for old ExtremeG fans. Environments look nice too. Lack of initial tracks made up with DLC...which you can't get from the main site anymore. That is lame. Luckily I have the DLC and it surely adds tot he package. Great game.… Expand
  40. ColinO.
    Oct 17, 2005
    8
    Great game nice graphics and goes faster as u move into higher levels. Also i got this wierd browser from it so i can go to some basic web sites. also i dled the new courses and cars. U haveto have this with ur psp.
  41. StevenR.
    Mar 22, 2005
    10
    WipeOut is back to basics... & Better then ever. It's nice to see the king back on top of the mountain. The is only one WipeOut.. The rest of the clones in the past 5 yrs are left in the Dust.... Dust......
  42. MattG
    Mar 27, 2005
    8
    J. L. - Wipeout Fusion is the worst of all the Wipeout's, I'm really happy that this is a "rehash of old games" or a return to form as I'd like to call it. I hate to be someone who writes a (p)review without playing it but from what I'm hearing this might just be the game that will make me buy a PSP and wanted to make the point that the old ones are still great.
  43. AramisG.
    Apr 15, 2005
    10
    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 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 totoally 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. I really have no idea what the Warcry review is talking about.… Expand
  44. Alex
    Sep 12, 2005
    8
    I'm not usually a fan of racing games, but WP is hella fun. first game i've owned for the PSP, and i'm glad i bought it. my only complaint is the lack of track diversity in the competitions, and the small number of available ships. but, the download feature fixes this to an extent. its too bad the download files are so big (you can fill a 32 MB card pretty fast just byI'm not usually a fan of racing games, but WP is hella fun. first game i've owned for the PSP, and i'm glad i bought it. my only complaint is the lack of track diversity in the competitions, and the small number of available ships. but, the download feature fixes this to an extent. its too bad the download files are so big (you can fill a 32 MB card pretty fast just by downloading the Gamma packs). if you're planning on buying a PSP, WP is a good starter game until you can find some stuff you really like.… Expand
  45. BunnyLee
    Sep 16, 2005
    9
    This game ROX. (it's worth to buy). all the morons who gave this game 0 can FOAD [Ed: TABHADWAI] :@ :@ :@ Greetings from Belgium
  46. BruceC.
    Nov 17, 2007
    10
    I've played a couple of the previous versions of WipeOut and have always been impressed by this series, but the latest version for PSP is exceptional! The handling of the car is terrific; you can use the D-pad or analog stick for subtle taps, and the shoulder triggers work airbrakes for harder, tighter steering. The graphics look beautiful, almost jewel-like, and the selection of I've played a couple of the previous versions of WipeOut and have always been impressed by this series, but the latest version for PSP is exceptional! The handling of the car is terrific; you can use the D-pad or analog stick for subtle taps, and the shoulder triggers work airbrakes for harder, tighter steering. The graphics look beautiful, almost jewel-like, and the selection of music works well with this face-paced game. You know a racing game is great when you find yourself leaning your body left and right as you swoop through the curves. The only caveat I've found is that apparently there are online downloads (extra courses, cars, etc.) available at the developer's web-site, but when I try on numerous occasions to download it times out. I suspect it's because the downloads are only available to certain countries, and my country is not one. All in all, I rate WipeOut Pure a 9.5 out of 10. Fantastic!… Expand
  47. Picorian
    Sep 21, 2009
    7
    This game looks great, especially for a PSP, but it just wasn't fun enough to hold my attention for a long time. Great innovation and music soundtrack is great.
  48. theshonen8899
    May 12, 2011
    7
    I never got into Mario Kart so I'm not exactly the right person to review this but there's not much else to see here. It's basically Mario Kart with futuristic cars. Very beautiful game with an awesome soundtrack but overall, not much different from similar games.
  49. ImUnavailable
    Sep 16, 2011
    8
    A fun and frantic racer that has great visuals and art direction. Controls are smooth, tracks are sufficiently bendy and the soundtrack perfectly suits the action. A larger choice of vehicles and tracks would have made this game even better.
  50. BasilZero
    Jan 6, 2013
    9
    Wipeout Pure is honestly one of the best racing games made especially for a portable, this is truly a console experience on a portable that is worth getting. You'll love the sheer difficulty, the amount of content there is available, the unique style gameplay and design and of course the music which matches quite nicely with the overall design of the Wipeout Pure experience.
  51. applepiejr
    Jun 17, 2016
    9
    Great mechanics. Superb track design. Superb music.

    That is really all you need to know because that is the recipe for an awesome racing game. But there are a few other areas I'd like to touch on. There are some issues with structure and progression. Although the tournaments are very fun, after you unlock a new speed class its basically rinse and repeat. The game doesn't tell you how    Great mechanics. Superb track design. Superb music.

    That is really all you need to know because that is the recipe for an awesome racing game. But there are a few other areas I'd like to touch on.

    There are some issues with structure and progression. Although the tournaments are very fun, after you unlock a new speed class its basically rinse and repeat. The game doesn't tell you how to unlock new tracks so its easy to get the feeling after completing the third or forth tournament that you've seen everything the game has to offer meanwhile there are still tracks to unlock. The game also has free DLC that nearly doubles the amount of content.

    Being a launch title for the PSP, Pure was stuck running on the CPU's 222 MHz clock speed. This caused some noticeable performance problems. In a firmware update that came years later, developers were allowed to use the PSP's full 333 MHz clock speed but Pure never took advantage of this. In Single Race and Tournament modes, the game held 60 FPS but when weapons fired it often caused a drop in the frame rate that lasted for a few seconds. Sometimes it would drop into the 40's and even 30's. Being a fast paced racing game, response time is paramount and my ability to play well was sometimes affected by these performance hiccups. It wasn't a constant problem but it happened enough to be annoying. Strangely the developers limited Zone, Time Trial, and Free Play modes to 30 FPS. This was an odd decision because you would think those were the modes that would be easier to maintain 60 FPS because there are no A.I. opponents or weapons to fire. So you lost a lot of fluidity in those modes that you need in a game like this.

    There were also a few bugs such as inconsistent thrust from performing barrel rolls.

    Regardless it still looks very good on PC with an emulator and you can run it at a perfect 60 FPS in all modes (using a cheat code for the emulator).    … Expand
  52. sebastianali
    Jul 18, 2019
    7
    Buen juego, pero muy frustrante conforme avanza. La IA además no me gusta para nada, siendo capaces de doblar perfectamente a toda velocidad, cosa que uno no es capaz de hacer lo mismo.
  53. Mutty99
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. Fantastic controls and gimmicks, fully customizable experience, easily reachable free dlc content, and progressive skill cap. Must play.
  54. Ardho
    Apr 8, 2022
    8
    its ok for psp game............................................................
  55. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    The Wipeout series gets back on track after the disappointing Fusion on the PS2 with a PSP version that looks and sounds top notch. It does make the same mistake as previous Wipeout games in that the difficulty curve is rather off; the early levels are a walk in the park but the later levels are frustratingly over-difficult. The sequel Pulse rectifies this as well as adding a wealth of newThe Wipeout series gets back on track after the disappointing Fusion on the PS2 with a PSP version that looks and sounds top notch. It does make the same mistake as previous Wipeout games in that the difficulty curve is rather off; the early levels are a walk in the park but the later levels are frustratingly over-difficult. The sequel Pulse rectifies this as well as adding a wealth of new modes which makes it the natural choice over this instalment, but it's still well worth a look for racing fans.… Expand
  56. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    6
    Way too hard, to the point of pure frustration, specially in the latest, fastest races.

Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#4 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#4 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Game Revolution
    83
    The lack of online play and the sheer difficulty for newbies keeps it from attaining GR gold, but we're just happy to see it back on the podium where it belongs.
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  2. BonusStage
    90
    Pure brilliance.
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  3. PSX Nation
    89
    A handful of new gameplay tweaks, new hovercraft racing classes and a PSP-worthy visual overhaul make WipeOut Pure the best installment in the series since 1996â??s "WipeOut XL."
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