Wipeout

29. September 1995

Combined rating

User + critics

based on 39 ratings

Android PlayStation 3 DOS PlayStation Portable Sega Saturn PlayStation

Summary

Wipeout is a racing game that is set in 2052, where players compete in the F3600 anti-gravity racing league. The game allows the player to pilot one of a selection of craft in races on several different tracks. There are four racing teams to choose from, and two ships for each team. Each ship has its distinct characteristics of acceleration, top speed, mass, and turning radius. By piloting their craft over power-up pads found on the tracks, the player can pick up various weapons and power-ups such as shields, turbo boosts, mines, shock waves, rockets, or missiles. The power-ups allow the player to either protect their craft or disrupt the competitors' craft.

Storyline

Set in the year 2052, players compete in the F3600 anti-gravity racing league, piloting one of a selection of craft in races on several different tracks around the world.

Publishers

Sony Computer Entertainment

Psygnosis

Porting

Tantalus Interactive

IGDB user rating

67.6

37 ratings

Critic rating

75.0

2 ratings

Combined rating