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.
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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 1996รข??s "WipeOut XL."
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