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[baphomet]

That we didn't get Wipeout 2025 from the 2048 intro is fucking criminal.

 

[MetalFreak]

Me too but mainly the first three. The games in the collection never really clicked with me for some reason.
I wish we could just have remasters of 1-3 and keep those soundtracks intact!

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Me too but mainly the first three. The games in the collection never really clicked with me for some reason.
I wish we could just have remasters of 1-3 and keep those soundtracks intact!

I only played the first game. It was good but not really into spaceship racers. Most people aren’t.

But psygnosis’ F1 games back then. Now we’re talking.

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

 

[djjinx2]

I have a few WipeOut and RR games on Batocera on Steam Deck. This is the BEST way to play!

 

[Paasei]

My favorite game on Vita. Still playing it every now and then.

 

[chorizosausage#3774]

Yeah … not sure why you dislike but there was some art magic in the first 3 that were missing from the subsequent ones. Played and enjoyed the PS3 game but doesn’t hold a candle to the PS1 entries. I’m not a Fusion fan.

BUT… Pure had its own special vibe and I do love that one.

I'm referring to the update that introduced pre race advertising videos, had never been so incensed by the actions of a game company before. Unbelievable at the time, par for the course now.

 

[Trilobit]

I wish spunky games like Wipeout and SSX would make a comeback.

 

[Hypereides]

Btw, speaking of this thread/topic; you might want to check out Redout & Redout II. as some have already mentioned in the thread, OP.





Wipeout and F-Zero might not see installments anymore, but there certainly are folks out there who haven't forgotten them and cherish them in new incarnations. There are others besides RO & ROII out there as well.

Wipeout and Ridge Racer Type 4 are racing games with a purpose. I've never been so immsered by games like these since. Just goes to show you how far backwards we are these days.

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Imagine posting that and not posting the Goat as well:



The RR4 intro is just masterful.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

I miss futuristic racers in general. Wipeout. F-Zero. Extreme G.

 

[CliffBronger]

Pacer was apparently made by some ex wipeout devs.

I've played a good number of hours on it, not bad at all.

 

[AGRacing]

I'm referring to the update that introduced pre race advertising videos, had never been so incensed by the actions of a game company before. Unbelievable at the time, par for the course now.

Maybe I never saw those in Canada.

 

[Alexios]

Wrong post. So here's some more of BallisticNG. Final 1.4 is coming soon (dev beta is accessible).

I don't think you need more classic Wipeout, so much goodness (but there's DLC/mods if you do).

 

[Kokoloko85]

I played alot of Wipeout on PSVR 1.

If you can get one cheap, go for it.

They really should make it playable on PSVR 2. It has a controller input and really shouldn't be that hard to port over.

Really lazy of Playstation

 

[bellome]

I still play the Omega collection from time to time and i love It.

We definatly need a new Wipeout.

 

[Sintoid]

I tried a lot of "wannabe Wipeout" like Redout ecc... but none have the perfect balance between speed and track design that Playstation games had...
The best futuristic racing game nowaday is Wipeout Omega Collection PSVR
No Question

 

[wipeout364]

Same, my dude.



Honestly, looking back I feel like I took the series for granted. The visual identity Designers republic crafted for the series is superb. Studio Liverpool 4ever.

100%
For some reason I love this intro, wipeout 3 was such an amazing game.

 

[Guileless]

No licensed cars or music. They could bring these classics back.

 

[Thanati]

Miss Wipeout alot. The newer games could never really capture the feel of 2097.

For me, Wipeout 3 was the pinnacle.

But the OP is right, no racers even come close.

 

[Thanati]

100%
For some reason I love this intro, wipeout 3 was such an amazing game.

Wipeout 3, for me, was just spectacular. Even today it’s the best racer.

 

[diffusionx]

I tried a lot of "wannabe Wipeout" like Redout ecc... but none have the perfect balance between speed and track design that Playstation games had...
The best futuristic racing game nowaday is Wipeout Omega Collection PSVR
No Question

This is almost always the case for these spiritual sequel type games. Not slagging anyone who likes them but no they’re not the same and don’t hit the same and you can feel a difference as soon as you play the real thing.

 

[Thanati]

Wrong post. So here's some more of BallisticNG. Final 1.4 is coming soon (dev beta is accessible).

I don't think you need more classic Wipeout, so much goodness (but there's DLC/mods if you do).

Damn, I never knew about this. Thank you!

 

[Thanati]

Wrong post. So here's some more of BallisticNG. Final 1.4 is coming soon (dev beta is accessible).

I don't think you need more classic Wipeout, so much goodness (but there's DLC/mods if you do).

I just grabbed this off steam to play on the steam deck.

Is it a blatant copy of Wipeout? Absolutely.

Does it capture the essence of wipeout? Hell yes.

Is it awesome: fuck yeah!!

Love it!!!

 

[Phobos Base]

It's impossible to explain to someone who wasn't there just how massive those first two Wipeout games were. Not only did they look incredible but they also had real music (this in an era where the 3DO was tiny, the Neo Geo virtually mythical, and a 486 that could run Doom well cost as much as a decent second hand car). More than that, they were cool, helping to change the imagine of gaming from something only kids and nerds did into the mainstream. Admittedly the first game hasn't aged that well mainly due to the punishing mechanics (and Silverstream being a contender for the most brutal track in any racing game ever) but 2097 fixed all those issues and still has one of my favourite game covers. I don't see how any game could ever recapture that feeling again, especially as graphical improvements become more and more marginal.

They've just released the graphic archives as well, which I'd highly recommend picking up. As an aside, I have a history of video games book from the time, which in the epilogue talks about how the then-new 2097 might seem cutting edge now but will one day seem laughably basic, and we'll be sitting around telling people how good it was back in the day. Well, they weren't wrong.

 

[Rush2112]

The original had nice electronic music: