The first thing you notice is that a lot of time has been put into the presentation of the game, it’s very clean and it really helps to convey the Wipeout style that was presented to gamers many years ago by The Designers Republic.
Music is also in the standard Wipeout vein with tunes from many a electronic artist in their, if you’re an electro fan your sure to recognize some of the names listed. Being a huge electro/techno fan I love the music throughout the Wipeout series, this one being no different.
One of the elements that concerned me most of all was how well the handling was, however, it’s solid. Cruising around tracks, taking corners using the air brakes or using speed boots are all a joy due to the study handling of the craft in the game. The gameplay is the usual Wipeout fan fair, race around a track and use the available weapons you pick up to destroy your opponents. The weapons are pretty much the same as other games in the series, and provide the usual tactical advantage when used well. Everything just seems to have the right feel to it, from the weapons and their explosions, to the craft and the tracks.
The track designs are quite interesting, usually requiring you to really concentrate on what you are doing most of the time. Otherwise you will consequently find yourself going off the edge of some tracks or smacking into a wall at top speed. However there are many excellent fast sections of track, and many great corners that chain together.
There is also plenty do within the game. With countless new items to unlock and many, many gold medals to be collected, it will surly take up some time.
Of what I’ve played so far, it’s not a hard game; you know usual leaning curve crap and all. After you played the tracks once, you’ll blitz them the second time.
I picked up the Japanese version, you’re probably wondering why, especially since I would have gotten the US version cheaper and also earlier. Well to be honest, I really don’t like the cover art of the US version. The other thing is all my other gamer are JPN versions so why not keep it that way. Plus the Japanese version of Pure has an English option so it works out great.
Wipeout Pure Japanese Box
Wipeout Pure Japanese Box Inside (The UMD is in the PSP, Sorry!)
