Wipeout Pure
Encyclopedia
Wipeout Pure is a 2005
video game in the Wipeout
series for the PlayStation Portable
. The game was released simultaneously with the release of the PSP during its North America
n launch. The developers
expressed a desire to return to the handling of Wipeout 2097
and to make various changes to the track design. Most notably, the pit lane for recharging shields is absent, with the player instead able to replenish energy by absorbing the currently-carried weapon. The return to the style of past games and streamlining of the gameplay make up the "pure" essence of Pure. The game takes place in the year 2197, one century after Wipeout 2097.
ability of the PSP for multiplayer racing. The added features of the European version as compared to the US version of the game has unfortunately caused the two versions to be incompatible for the purposes of Wi-Fi multiplayer.
The game introduces the player the FX300 racing league, announced 31 years after the sport came to an abrupt end by controversial disaster that led to hiatus for nearly 15 years, which would not begin until October 2170; Anti-Gravity Racing did not officially end until that year. It also introduces a new team to the series, Harimau, which started operating in 2177. As an organization named Harimau International, they "aid the recovery of Asian regions from the great depression of the 2170s". When they entered FX300, they were brought to fame worldwide.
Length 4446M, Height 222 M
Modesto Heights
Length 4576M, Height 211M
Chenghou Project
Length 4866M, Height 109M
Blue Ridge
Length 4780M, Height 163M
Sincuit
Length 6117M, Height 141M
Citta Nuova
Length 5408M, Height 151M
Sebenco Climb
Length 4813M, Height 474M
Sol 2
Length 4400M, Height 218 M
Karbonis
Length 3256M, Height 129M
Sagarmatha
Length 4544M, Height 135M
Manor Top
Length 4199M, Height 82M
Mandrashee
Length 3901M, Height 196M
"Omega Tracks":
Staten Park
Length 4346M, Height 163M
Location : ?
Ubermall
Lenght : 4.6km, Height ?
Location : Makana Island
Exostra Run
Sebenco Peak
. Packs of downloadable content were made available every month for six months.
, both for the PSP and its games, Studio Liverpool added a few new features to the European version. Wipeout Pure now supports game sharing (via the Wipeout Pure option in the teasers menu) which means that someone with the Euro version of Wipeout Pure can send the demo version over WiFi to other PSP owners who do not have Pure. This gives the ability to have up to 8 player games with only one copy of the game (but only on the demo tracks). Another feature added was the playable demo for Fired Up and a MediEvil movie demo. The Fired Up demo also supports game sharing for multiplaying with up to 8 friends who don't have Pure or Fired Up, but only on the Junkyard and Arctic levels. Finally, the European release contains four exclusive tracks available via download. These are named the Omega Tracks. In addition to the American, European and Japanese versions, there are two more versions: a Korean version with downloadable content support but no available downloads yet, and an Asian version which includes no download feature
Additionally, an official soundtrack was released through "Distinctive Records".
It contained the afformentioned songs except for Goldrush, Black Jack 3, Kinection, The System and Curves.
Instead it contained 3 previously unreleased tracks by Distinctive. These were:
gave the game a score of 8.8/10 saying Wipeout Pure was, "easily one of the best-looking PSP launch games." It noted its gorgeous visuals and good selection of tracks. GamePro
gave the game a 4.5/5 in "fun factor" noting the "breathtaking graphics" and well done soundtrack. IGN
liked the game's overall presentation, graphics and sound, giving the game a 9.3/10. The only noted criticism of the game was some subtle framerate issues mentioned both by IGN
and GameSpot
's reviews.
2005 in video gaming
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video game in the Wipeout
Wipeout (video game series)
Wipeout is a series of futuristic anti-gravity racing games developed by SCE Studio Liverpool. The series is well-known for its fast-paced gameplay and high-quality 3D visual design, as well as its association with electronica and electronic dance music.-Gameplay:Wipeout is a racing series that...
series for the PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
. The game was released simultaneously with the release of the PSP during its North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
n launch. The developers
Video game developer
A video game developer is a software developer that creates video games. A developer may specialize in a certain video game console, such as Nintendo's Wii, Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony's PlayStation 3, or may develop for a variety of systems, including personal computers.Most developers also...
expressed a desire to return to the handling of Wipeout 2097
Wipeout 2097
Track listing Saturn/Windows versions * CoLD SToRAGE: "Canada"* CoLD SToRAGE: "Body in Motion"* CoLD SToRAGE: "Kinkong"* CoLD SToRAGE: "Plasticity"* CoLD SToRAGE: "Messij Xtnd"* CoLD SToRAGE: "Tenation"* CoLD SToRAGE: "Surgeon"...
and to make various changes to the track design. Most notably, the pit lane for recharging shields is absent, with the player instead able to replenish energy by absorbing the currently-carried weapon. The return to the style of past games and streamlining of the gameplay make up the "pure" essence of Pure. The game takes place in the year 2197, one century after Wipeout 2097.
Gameplay
Pure uses the Wi-FiWi-Fi
Wi-Fi or Wifi, is a mechanism for wirelessly connecting electronic devices. A device enabled with Wi-Fi, such as a personal computer, video game console, smartphone, or digital audio player, can connect to the Internet via a wireless network access point. An access point has a range of about 20...
ability of the PSP for multiplayer racing. The added features of the European version as compared to the US version of the game has unfortunately caused the two versions to be incompatible for the purposes of Wi-Fi multiplayer.
The game introduces the player the FX300 racing league, announced 31 years after the sport came to an abrupt end by controversial disaster that led to hiatus for nearly 15 years, which would not begin until October 2170; Anti-Gravity Racing did not officially end until that year. It also introduces a new team to the series, Harimau, which started operating in 2177. As an organization named Harimau International, they "aid the recovery of Asian regions from the great depression of the 2170s". When they entered FX300, they were brought to fame worldwide.
Tracks
Vineta KLength 4446M, Height 222 M
Modesto Heights
Length 4576M, Height 211M
Chenghou Project
Length 4866M, Height 109M
Blue Ridge
Length 4780M, Height 163M
Sincuit
Length 6117M, Height 141M
Citta Nuova
Length 5408M, Height 151M
Sebenco Climb
Length 4813M, Height 474M
Sol 2
Length 4400M, Height 218 M
Karbonis
Length 3256M, Height 129M
Sagarmatha
Length 4544M, Height 135M
Manor Top
Length 4199M, Height 82M
Mandrashee
Length 3901M, Height 196M
"Omega Tracks":
Staten Park
Length 4346M, Height 163M
Location : ?
Ubermall
Lenght : 4.6km, Height ?
Location : Makana Island
Exostra Run
Sebenco Peak
Development
Wipeout Pure was the first PSP title to support downloadable content including extra vehicles, tracks, and artwork free of charge via the InternetInternet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
. Packs of downloadable content were made available every month for six months.
Region differences
To compensate for the delay of the launch in EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
, both for the PSP and its games, Studio Liverpool added a few new features to the European version. Wipeout Pure now supports game sharing (via the Wipeout Pure option in the teasers menu) which means that someone with the Euro version of Wipeout Pure can send the demo version over WiFi to other PSP owners who do not have Pure. This gives the ability to have up to 8 player games with only one copy of the game (but only on the demo tracks). Another feature added was the playable demo for Fired Up and a MediEvil movie demo. The Fired Up demo also supports game sharing for multiplaying with up to 8 friends who don't have Pure or Fired Up, but only on the Junkyard and Arctic levels. Finally, the European release contains four exclusive tracks available via download. These are named the Omega Tracks. In addition to the American, European and Japanese versions, there are two more versions: a Korean version with downloadable content support but no available downloads yet, and an Asian version which includes no download feature
Music
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Additionally, an official soundtrack was released through "Distinctive Records".
It contained the afformentioned songs except for Goldrush, Black Jack 3, Kinection, The System and Curves.
Instead it contained 3 previously unreleased tracks by Distinctive. These were:
- TLS: "Saxtrax"
- Way Out West: "Pulse Of Life (Edit)"
- HybridHybrid (producers)Hybrid are a British electronic music group based in Swansea, comprising Mike Truman and Chris Healings, with the addition of Charlotte James completing their 2010 lineup. They are primarily known as a progressive breaks act, although they overlap considerably with progressive house and trance...
: "Zulu (Original Score)"
Reception
Critical reception of the game has generally been positive with many reviewers calling it one of the best PSP launch titles. GameSpotGameSpot
GameSpot 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...
gave the game a score of 8.8/10 saying Wipeout Pure was, "easily one of the best-looking PSP launch games." It noted its gorgeous visuals and good selection of tracks. GamePro
GamePro
GamePro Media was a United States gaming media company publishing online and print content on the video game industry, video game hardware, and video game software developed for a video game console , a computer, and/or a mobile device . GamePro Media properties include GamePro magazine and...
gave the game a 4.5/5 in "fun factor" noting the "breathtaking graphics" and well done soundtrack. IGN
IGN
IGN 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...
liked the game's overall presentation, graphics and sound, giving the game a 9.3/10. The only noted criticism of the game was some subtle framerate issues mentioned both by IGN
IGN
IGN 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...
and GameSpot
GameSpot
GameSpot 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...
's reviews.
External links
- Wipeout Pure website
- http://www.tantrumedia.comTantrumediaTantrumediaTantrumedia is a Business to Business company based on the Wirral in the United Kingdom. They provide a plethora of services including; web development, Linux web hosting, software development, musical composition & sound effect production, audio post production, art & design, printing, company...
provide CoLD SToRAGE music tracks]