The music in Wipeout XL is good, but pales in comparison to the original PlayStation soundtrack, which was filled with amazing tracks from then up-and-comers such as the Chemical Brothers, Future Sounds of London, and The Prodigy. The best Wipeout XL players are those who not only race very well, but can also effectively use the various weapons to eliminate their enemies. Some of the weapons are simple missiles and mines, but there are also electric bolts that short-circuit opponents, and a huge earthquake missile that sends a rippling wave up the track, heavily damaging anything within its range. How do the shields get depleted? Aside from the normal collisions and bad steering decisions, there are a number of one-shot weapons that can be picked up by running over large X's on the track. The ships' shields can be replenished in a pit area near the beginning of each track. Checkpoints are spread throughout the tracks, and passing one replenishes your timer. Wipeout XL plays like most other racing games. There is still a little bit of pop-up in the distance, and the ships' shadows look more than a little weird at times, but everything else, from the long blue engine trails to each track's unique scenery, is top-notch. The game moves incredibly well, and looks fantastic in the process. Graphically, Wipeout XL improves quite a bit over its PlayStation counterpart, which isn't much of a surprise, considering the game requires hardware acceleration. The various craft are rated in acceleration, top speed, turning ability, aerodynamics, and shield strength. You pick from five vehicles (one is hidden), each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The game has eight tracks in all (two of these are hidden), ranging from lush jungle scenery, to oil refineries in disrepair. The year is 2097, and, well, apparently that's all the reason you need to hold a series of insanely fast races. There isn't much of a story behind Wipeout XL. The PC version's Direct3D support gives this new release a nice face-lift, while still keeping intact the fast action and stylized graphics that console players have come to know and love. Software Usage Terms apply, See eu./legal for full usage rights.Originally released for the PlayStation in 1996, Wipeout XL is a futuristic racing game involving speeding antigravity ships, winding tracks, and powerful weapons. exclusively licensed to Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. Library programs ©Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. See Health Warnings for important health information before using this product. Sign in to PlayStation Network is not required to use this on your primary PS4, but is required for use on other PS4 systems. One-time licence fee to download to multiple PS4 systems. See Terms of Service for more important information. If you do not wish to accept these terms, do not download this product. See /bc for more details.ĭownload of this product is subject to the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and our Software Usage Terms plus any specific additional conditions applying to this product. Although this game is playable on PS5, some features available on PS4 may be absent. To play this game on PS5, your system may need to be updated to the latest system software. VR games may cause some players to experience motion sickness. PlayStation VR and PlayStation Camera are required to experience these features. PlayStation VR is not for use by children under the age of 12.
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