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The Wipeout HD Information Thread

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Wipeout HD is a high-definition remake, which includes a number of tracks found in previous games - specifically, Wipeout Pure and Wipeout Pulse - that have been remastered to a high enough quality so that the game runs at a resolution of 1080p at 60 frames per second. This will be a PSN-only title costing £11.99 on release in the UK, the download is just under 1GB.

Friends
A list of peoples PSN IDs who have purchased Wipeout HD can be found below, feel free to add us!

PSN IDs
If you wish to be added to this list simply post in this thread or send me a message over the PSN and I'll do it asap.

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Track Listings:

Wipeout Pure Tracks

* Chenghou Project
* Sol 2
* Vineta K
* Sebenco Climb
* Anulpha Pass (from "Delta" expansion pack)
* Ubermall (from "Gamma" expansion pack)

Wipeout Pulse Tracks

* Moa Therma
* Metropia

More tracks will be released as DLC, however no specific tracks have yet been stated, watch this space!


Music:

* MoveYa! & Steve Lavers: Chemical
* Stanton Warriors: Tokyo
* DJ Fresh: X-Project (100% Pure mix)
* Ed Rush, Optical & Matrix: Frontline
* Noisia: Seven Stitches
* MIST: Smart Systems
* Mason: Exceeder - Special mix
* Booka Shade: Steady Rush
* Kraftwerk: Aerodynamik (Alex Gopher/Etienne De Crecy Dynamik Mix)

Again, in the future more music will become available via DLC, wipeout will also boast the much lauded but rarely used custom music application found in the 2.4 firmware update so you can revive the original soundtrack yourself.


Online:

The game currently features 8 player simultaneous multiplayer races, leader boards and track times, studio Liverpool have stated that they plan to expand the online experience via future DLC though no details have been given as of yet.


Trophies

Wipeout HD will feature a grand total of 37 trophies, 12 of which will be secret, players will also be given the opportunity to obtain a platinum trophy. A full list can be found here.


Reviews:

Eurogamer - 9/10
The result is a game that commands your attention, ruthlessly hauling your eyes into the flatscreen while tickling your brain with impeccable track design and spine-snapping speeds.
VideoGamer - 9/10
At £12 you've probably already made your mind up about WipEout HD, but in case you're on the fence we whole heartedly recommend you download it as soon as it hits the PlayStation Store.
IGN - 9.2/10
As a standalone title, WipEout HD would impress, but as a download title it's nothing short of essential.
Gamespot - 7.5/10
Wipeout HD may be a rehash of other games in the series, but a bargain price and fantastic 1080p visuals should please new and old fans alike.


Other Useful Links:

Official Trailer - Standard | Hi-Def
Gameplay Trailer - Standard | Hi-Def
Official Site
1080p Screenshots

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McManicMan said:
they better be working on the fully fledged new retail disc based game because after playing this i know i will be wanting more, lol. This was only mean't to be a filler title wasn't it?......for the real thing
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There is a working title called 'Wipeout PS3' that will be the fully fledged retail release of wipeout. As you say, this is just a small project to tide us over.
 
You can remove any CCs as soon as you add them, just buy then remove if you fear theft/your own lack of self control (i have issues with the latter, spent so much on the PSN lately).
 
All the reviews i have read up to this point make a mention of the fact that for a full retail game it would be above average. The fact this costs £11.99 is just astounding frankly, I haven't played a wipeout game since the original on the PS1 but i can safely say i'm immensely excited about this title mainly because it seems to have snuck up out of nowhere and blown reviewers away unlike some recent titles.
 
The Gamespot review is up. It got 7.5/10 which still isn't bad for a bargain bin priced title, their main criticism was that it was simply a rehash of older PSP material, if you're like me and have never played the PSP titles, or if you're a hardcore fan this won't bother you i imagine. Another criticism was a lack of different online modes but Studio Liverpool have stated they will be releasing updates that will address this as time passes so hopefully it won't be an issue for long.
 
-Tauren- said:
damn i cant get over how good they look, surely they're renders? or actual in game screeny?
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From what i've read, the game has a photo mode much like Halo 3s where it'll add extra anti aliasing and bump mapping etc. It IS being rendered by the PS3, but it isn't actual gameplay. The gameplay screen shots looks closer to the above than you'd think however.
 
Phew, there i was thinking the OCUK forums would be broken for the release of this game and we wouldn't be allowed to fanboy it up.

Only a few more hours to go!
 
TheStig1 said:
might get this as well not played wipeout since the first one on ps1
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Same here, i do actually still own the original wipeout. I fired it up a couple of weeks ago to see if this would be my kinda thing and it's still an awesome racer, if this is the same but with good graphics i'm sold.

It's only £12 at the end of the day :)
 
DreXeL said:
I'm actually jealous of you PS3 owners for the first time ever :(
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I knew I'd get my revenge ever since the day Ninja Gaiden 2 came out. How does it feel NOW 360 boy!? :p


(Disclaimer: the above is said in good humor before anyone takes me seriously)
 
ps3ud0 said:
P.S. How 'safe' is the whole buying from PSN anyway?
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That depends. Safe, as in buyer security? No different from buying a component from OCUK. Safe from your own lack of willpower when it comes to not buying games? If you're anything like me, you'll be doomed.
 
Below is a list of people that have purchased Wipeout HD, feel free to add us!

Message me on the PSN or ask in the Information thread if you want to be added to the list.


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Forum ID:                    PSN ID:              

Streeteh                     Streeteh           
Thesnipergecko               Thesnipergecko      
Soulja                       Soulja85
thecaptain                   captainbeefhrt 
Peter Diffey                 Hus_uk
Bossy papa                   RED-SCORPIUS
Whappers                     Whappers
Kemik                        Kemik
Ol!ver                       OliOwlUK
rp2000                       rp2000
macca672                     maccaria
muggs                        muggs786
Meths                        meths
dbmzk1                       Think85
Spikey                       Spikecast
wedgie                       wedgie20
simon50                      Helpimcrap
TimBrad                      TimBrad
Psypher5                     psypher5
roysters                     sousinho
mcwildcard                   mcwildcard
ps3ud0                       polynomial007
Psymonkee                    Psymonkee
DDave                        davecuk
Edz                          Edz72
orderoftheflame              orderoftheflame
antonusklesk                 DJ_Judas
WildgooseUK                  WildgooseUK
Wyrdo                        Wyrdo
RizL4                        ukRizL4
pumaz                        pinchez
Duke                         dukeocuk
Gravity                      decyther 
TheVoice                     MrHabushi
rubin1961                    arnold_swartz
TriedandTested               HeyMikeyYoMikey
TheStig1                     TheStig-UK
wush                         raptorfeather
Nickg                        ballist1x
Doug                         Squinoogle
Windle                       Windle
md99                         piggywinkle
sc(+)pe                      Jimmy_Bhoy
beachBOYken                  beachboyken
JUMPURS                      JUMPURS
McManiacMan                  McManiacMan
Tizzer                       TekTro
andshrew                     andshrew
SuBsTaNcE                    prankster182
flat-6                       LayZP
 
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Soulja said:
Online seems pants, no rematch option or invites :(
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The studio liverpool guys have admitted the online is very much rubbish at present but they've promised paid for map packs along with with free online mode updates.

Hopefully the wait won't be too long.
 
Soulja said:
Seems you can stay in looby, TSG must have quit last time. Silly Sausage!
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Indeed, i instantly clicked quit and then realized an auto countdown to a rematch was there just as the window closed. :D

The online isn't bad tbh. true you cant invite people, but you can set a game to friends only and they can set a filter to only see friends servers. In about 5 seconds i managed to find Whappers server and get a race started (in which he obliterated me), but then he must have quit cos he vanished :P

[EDIT] And the netcode is good (wipeout HD in good netcode in a PS3 racing game shocker!)
 
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TheStig1 said:
so how does it play and look compared to those photo mode screenshots?
bought it anyway too tempting lol
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Well, to be honest at the speeds this game runs i didn't have much time to look at the graphics, they look good though and it really DOES seem to run at 60fps, even when i decided to fire 3 rockets into a wall right next to me.

I'll upload one of my own rather badly taken photos in a moment.
 
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