Wipeout Pure

Infobox VG
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developer = Sony Studio Liverpool
publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
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released = vgrelease|NA=March 24, 2005|JP=April 7, 2005|EU=September 1, 2005
genre = Racing
modes = Single-player, multiplayer for up to 8 players
ratings = vgratings|PEGI=3+|ESRB=Everyone|CERO=A
platforms = PlayStation Portable
media = UMD
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"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 American 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.

Gameplay

Multiplayer

"Pure" also uses the Wi-Fi 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.

Expansion Packs

"Wipeout Pure" was the first PSP title to support downloadable content including extra vehicles, tracks, and artwork free of charge via the Internet. Packs of downloadable content were made available every month for six months.

Region differences

To compensate for the delay of the launch in Europe, 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.

Teams

*FEISAR
*AG Systems
*Auricom
*Qirex
*Piranha
*Assegai
*Triakis
*Harimau
*Zone (Unlockable)
*Medievil (Unlockable)
*Goteki 45 (Available in the Classic 2 Pack)
*Icaras (Available in the Classic 2 Pack)
*Tigron (Available in the Gamma Pack)
*Van-Uber (Available in the Gamma Pack)
*Puma I (Available in the Delta Pack - European version only)
*Puma II (Available in the Delta Pack - European version only)
*123Klan (Available in the Omega Pack)
*Turboweevil (Available in the Omega Pack)
*Cardracer (Available in the Omega Pack)
*Haironaut (Available in the Omega Pack)
*Cokestyle (Available in the Coca-Cola Pack)

Music tracks

* Aphex Twin: "Naks Acid"
* CoLD SToRAGE: "Onyx"
* Cosmos: "Kinection"
* Drumattic Twins: "Twister"
* Elite Force: "Cross the Line"
* Freq Nasty: "Grand Theft"
* CoLD SToRAGE: "Cairodrome"
* CoLD SToRAGE: "Canada"
* CoLD SToRAGE: "Messij"
* CoLD SToRAGE: "Operatique"
* Friendly: "We Got Juice"
* Jay Tripwire: "Room 2"
* LFO: "Flu-Shot"
* Ming + FS: "Hellion"
* Paul Hartnoll: "Ignition"
* Photek: "C Note"
* Plump DJs: "Black Jack 3"
* Rennie Pilgrem & Roxiller: "Bug"
* T Power: "The System"
* Stanton Warriors: "Night Mover"
* Tayo Meets Acid Rockers Uptown: "Crafty Youth"
* Themroc: "Mean Red"
* DJ Tiesto: "Goldrush"
* Röyksopp: "Curves" "(menu music)"

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)"
* Hybrid: "Zulu (Original Score)"

See

Reception

VG Reviews
1UP = 9/10
IGN = 9.3/10
GSpot = 8.8/10
GamePro = 4.5/5
Edge = 8/10
GamesRadar = 8/10
Yahoo! Games = 10/10
PSM=9/10
Gspy=100/100
compilation=yes
MC=88Critical reception of the game has generally been positive with many reviewers calling it one of the best PSP launch titles. GameSpot gave the game a score of 8.8/10 saying Wipeout Pure was, "easily one of the best-looking PSP launch games." It noted it's gorgeous visuals and good selection of tracks. cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/psp/driving/wipeout/review.html|title=Gamespot: Wipeout Pure for PSP Review|accessdate=2008-02-23|date=2005-03-18] GamePro gave the game a 4.5/5 in "fun factor" noting the "breathtaking graphics" and well done soundtrack. cite web|url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/psp/games/reviews/42989.shtml|title=Gamepro.com Review: Wipeout Pure|accessdate=2008-02-23|date=2005-03-24] IGN liked the game's overall presentation, graphics and sound, giving the game a 9.3/10.cite web|url=http://psp.ign.com/articles/597/597359p3.html|title=IGN: WipEout Pure|accessdate=2008-02-23|date=2005-03-18] The only noted criticism of the game was some subtle framerate issues mentioned both by IGN and GameSpot's reviews.

equel

"Wipeout Pulse", a sequel to "Wipeout Pure", was released in December 2007 for PSP.

ee also

* Wipeout (video game series)
* Wipeout teams
* Wipeout Pure expansion packs

References

External links

* [http://www.wipeoutpure.com "Wipeout Pure" website]