Wipeout 2097
Encyclopedia
Track listing Saturn/Windows versions (with different track order)
In spite of this, the single player received considerable praise for its technically challenging racing and fusion of popular culture elements. Many sources cite the unique blend of techno music and designer logos in one cohesive futuristic racing universe as the beginning of a new trend in gaming to tap into popular culture and other arts, which was made possible by the new storage space of the time. In IGN's top 25 PSX games of all time list it ranked 13th, citing that it was often considered the PlayStation's best racing game of its time and was chosen ahead of others in the series because its the one they prefer to keep coming back to. Currently it also ranks as the fourth best PSX game at Gamerankings with an average review score of 94.61 from 9 different sources.
- CoLD SToRAGE: "Canada"
- CoLD SToRAGE: "Body in Motion"
- CoLD SToRAGE: "Kinkong"
- CoLD SToRAGE: "Plasticity"
- CoLD SToRAGE: "Messij Xtnd"
- CoLD SToRAGE: "Tenation"
- CoLD SToRAGE: "Surgeon"
- CoLD SToRAGE: "Hakapik Murder"
- CoLD SToRAGE: "Messij Received"
- CoLD SToRAGE: "Body Plus" (Saturn exclusive)
Reception
A lack of a split screen two player option on the PlayStation version was seen as a serious flaw by many gamers. Mirroring the trend of many PlayStation games early in the console's life, Wipeout 2097 offered only a console link-up section requiring players to have access to a link cable, two television sets, two PlayStation consoles, and two copies of the game.In spite of this, the single player received considerable praise for its technically challenging racing and fusion of popular culture elements. Many sources cite the unique blend of techno music and designer logos in one cohesive futuristic racing universe as the beginning of a new trend in gaming to tap into popular culture and other arts, which was made possible by the new storage space of the time. In IGN's top 25 PSX games of all time list it ranked 13th, citing that it was often considered the PlayStation's best racing game of its time and was chosen ahead of others in the series because its the one they prefer to keep coming back to. Currently it also ranks as the fourth best PSX game at Gamerankings with an average review score of 94.61 from 9 different sources.
Reviews
- Official PlayStation Magazine - AustraliaOfficial PlayStation Magazine (Australia)Official PlayStation Magazine is a magazine published by Media Factory Pty. Ltd. The magazine was previously called Official PlayStation 2 Magazine but changed its name to coincide with the release of the PlayStation 3...
: 10 out of 10 (100%) - Official UK PlayStation Magazine: 9 out of 10 (90%)
- IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
: 9.0 out of 10 (90%) (PlayStation version reviewed) - GameSpotGameSpotGameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...
: 8.5 out of 10 (85%) (PlayStation version reviewed) - GameSpotGameSpotGameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...
: 7.1 out of 10 (71%) (PC version reviewed) - Edge (magazine)Edge (magazine)Edge is a multi-format computer and video game magazine published by Future Publishing in the United Kingdom. It is known for its industry contacts, editorial stance, distinctive anonymous third-person writing style, yearly awards and longevity....
: 8 out of 10 (80%) (PlayStation version reviewed)