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9 Reviews
Just not the same, but great on its own
Yes, I believed that the designers would simply pound out new courses: faster, longer, more dynamic. Or even that the music would be another great mix, as the first releases soundtrack had dwelled among the top forty in the album ratings for quite some time.
Well the courses are narrow and claustrophobic, but this minus has become it's own kind of thrill. Because, unlike the previous generations of the game, you never seem to reach the speed and frame rate required to cause teeth-grinding and light-headedness in the third, so this more technical approach still brings a smile. But that is it, a glimmer amongst the top three reasons to play Wipeout.
The craft are blocky with a cut and paste appearance, just not natural... well..not video game natural and this choice has taken away even more of the games illusion of speed to scale madness. Be sure to use the out-front view, witch eliminates the craft, for the most part.
And while I still have the soundtracks from the first three commited to memory, at this moment, I could not even whistle three bars of the any of the tunes from the thirds'.
The best should have been left alone and just made faster and wicked spectacular, because the previous or, the first two (1 and XP to include the n64 version) are still a thrill to play after all these years.
But there is an improvement to be noted...the music doesn't cut between races on the same track, although only a few re-try's are required to 'gold-up' on any track, due to the overall lack of comparable difficulty. If the third version had been the first... the first and second releases would have been even more spectacular and thrilling...Read full review...
The best Wipeout ever made. Period.
The is one of the more polished titles in the series; and the game play reflects that. while not exactly cutting edge by today's standards, it's addictive game play and easy to learn controls make this a game that can cater to the casual gamer; and for those who want more of a challenge the difficulty curve can almost be as steep as you want it. This is a game that can go from a simple cruise around a track to a fast paced, high stakes race to the finish. Not only is this game good, but i think that barring the PSN Wipeout release this is the best game in the franchise. Oh and for those who would play this on ps3, this is one of the only titles that would support wide screen in the ps1 era.Read full review...
Wipeout 3 - Best of Wipeout Series Before the PSP & PS3
For those not familiar with the Wipeout series I would not recommend Wipeout 3 (W3) as their first taste.As mentioned in other reviews, the steep learning curve in Wipeout 3 presents a huge barrier for the rookie and they may become frustrated quickly and give up before they "see the light".Either Wipeout XL (WXL), Wipeout(WIPE), Wipeout Pure (WPR) or Wipeout Pulse (WPS) I would recommend be played before W3 because I believe that they are be more rewarding in a shorter amount of time. W3, in my opinion, was made for wipeout fans and not necessarily a newcomer to the series.
That being said, I initially hated this game:). I was so accustomed to WXL's "arcade-style" controls and physics that when I switched to this game I found it daunting to relearn everything. But after embracing the analog controls, mastering the boost vs. shield concept and adjusting to the drastically different physics, I grew to LOVE W3.
W3 is highly technical compared to WXL,the track barriers are less forgiving, tracks are more difficult and as mentioned before the ship physics are COMPLETELY different. You feel like you are learning a whole new game. But W3 offers a bunch of new ideas and approaches to the game to help you adjust.The first big improvement was the analog controls. Sharp turns could now be made tighter and at a higher speed but making small adjustments was sometimes problematic.
The shield to boost concept was a fantastic idea! It enables the racer to have a fighting chance in races where some mistakes were made. In WIPE and WXL it was sometimes impossible to comeback from behind, at least in W3 you've got options.
Another improvement was the design of the ships. They are all playable and winnable now, not like WIPE or WXL where some ships are just impossible to work with, because of their lack of speed or ridiculous handling. This is good because to completely beat W3 you must place first with every ship, on every track, in every speed class. After doing the math you come to realize the amount of time required to complete this game is staggering. The time and effort was well worth it though as I had a ton fun and I got allot of value for my money.
But beyond it's technical merits, the game looks and sounds great. The designers republic were responsible for the artistic direction of the game and it is obvious that they did an incredible job. The soundtrack, as usual, fits the theme of the game and continues the tradition of good electronica music. However I would argue that WXL's soundtrack was slightly better, but this is just my preference.
I have played W3 the most out of any other in the series and I believe that W3 is the best in the series BEFORE the PSP & PS3. Reason being is that WPR is comparable to W3 but WPS is probably the best of the series to date. Also Wipeout HD (WHD) is around the corner and apparently it is from the same people who did WPS, Studio Liverpool. If WPS told us anything it is that WHD will be bigger, better and beautiful. But enough fanboy banter. Here is my summary of W3.
Strengths
-Analog controls are simply better.
-Finishing the game took a LONG time. Value for money.
-All ships are usable! Yeah!
-Always have a chance at winning. Don't have to give up 1 lap in.
-Overall looks and sounds gorgeous. Thank you DR!
Weaknesses
-STEEEEEEEEP learning curve.
-Menu's were sometimes hard to read due to stylized font choice.
-Monocromatic main menu was very bland.
-Sound track was not as strong as Wipeout XL's.Read full review...
Wipeout 3
Wipeout was the first PlayStation game I ever played and it was the sole reason I bought the console. Picky gamer that I am, Wipeout 3 is the reason I still own a PlayStation. After a sleepless night of playing the game, I can definitely say I'm glad that black box is still sitting under my TV.
The thing you need to know about Wipeout 3 is that it isn't so much a sequel as it is a distilled version of Wipeout XL. In fact, switching from Wipeout XL to Wipeout 3 is a very similar experience to switching from the first Wipeout to XL. The graphics are sharper, the control more precise, and the game design a touch better defined than in its predecessor, but it's essentially the same game. The bottom line with this game is that it brings more to the table, it's faster and better. Newcomers and Wipeout fans alike are going to be all over it.Read full review...
Could have been great... but fatally flawed.
Okay, I will cut to the chase here. This game would be top notch except the programmers seriously screwed up on the A.I. After the first tournament (which is really easy), the second one is impossibly difficult. As in, you won't even see another ship on the entire track. This programming error was so bad that the developers had to re-release the game called Wip3out SE (Special Edition); unfortunately for those of us who live in the U.S., you can't play it on your PS or PS2 machine. So this is the only way to play Wip3out in America. The fact that it offers 2-player play is its only saving grace, plus there are easy-to-find codes online which allow you to unlock all 8 ships.
If you can get it cheap, it's worth buying if you're a true WipEout series fan.Read full review...
Great futuristic racer and first Wipeout game
This is the first Wipeout game I've played and it's great for the price. I can't save on my PS2 memory card because Wipeout 3 is a PlayStation game, but it's still a lot of fun regardless. The music is good, the items are cool, I like some maps and not others but what I truly like is the racing style; there's something exhilarating about building up speed by not hitting bumpers. Also, I really like that you control the machine with the directional pad because it works exceptionally well. There's one map in there I could not beat but I'm sure if I put some time into it, I'd figure it out.Read full review...
If you have a PSX, PS1, or a backwards compatible PS2, pick up a copy!!!!!!
I grew up with this game so naturally I love it. This game is extremely challenging and will test your skills as a gamer, not matter what level you are. The graphics are amazing for it's age and its uber retro-Japanese styling will keep you falling in love over and over again with the screen. It is a must have for any fan of racing games.Read full review...
In the last , i got it !!
i love wipeout series , wipeout, wipeout xl, wipeout 3, wipeout pure, wipeout pulse, wipeout fusion, wipeout hd , i tihink itgreat racing game all time, i try to play all series but can 't play wipeout64 on nintendo64. i bought it for collected. can 't to explain anymore just play !Read full review...
wipeout 3
Relive the old classics, music and races. Does not save on the PS2 without separate memory card, which aren't readily available at radioshack.