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Wipeout Pure PSP SCEE  Looking back at the Playstation and thinking about what made it such a success, it's hard not to think of the first 'Wipeout'. Whilst not a wholly original title, it found great success in both style and substance. Standing out from the plethora of mediocrity that surrounded it, it showed what games would be like on what was then the "next generation console". Fast forward almost ten years and the latest incarnation of the series can be found on the newest version of Sony's latest brand, the Playstation Portable (PSP). Once again 'Wipeout' finds itself surrounded by mediocrity: but will it be remembered a decade from now, as the standout of the PSP debut? In the future, Anti-Grav racing is the new Formula 1: a sport where highly tuned machines are piloted at ever increasing speeds along treacherous, purpose-built race courses. The skills of the pilots are the thin line dividing glorious victory from spectacular defeat. This is elite racing with nothing to lose. This is 'Wipeout Pure'. Taking on the role of AG Pilot, you'll need to master all the courses as well as learning judicious use of the collectable power ups strewn along each track. Only by doing so will you conquer the various leagues and become the ultimate AG champion. There isn't a great deal to criticise about 'Wipeout Pure'. It doesn't offer a lot in terms of variety, but what is on offer is polished to a degree that puts the majority to shame. Herein lies the double-edged sword of 'Wipeout Pure'; It's 'Gran Turismo'-style repetitive perfection over 'Grand Theft Auto'-esque unpolished "kitchen sink". Those who like 'Wipeout Pure' will love it, coming back time and time again to get every last gold medal and find the perfect racing line. Those who don't warm to the idea of 'Wipeout Pure' straight away will most likely walk away longing for more, never sticking with it long enough to attain the feeling of being in the zone - that high that only a perfect lap of Wipeout Pure can provide. If you're looking for a shiny new game for your shiny new PSP, one that you can keep returning to, you can't go too far past 'Wipeout Pure'. A return to the roots of the series, it feels as fresh as the day the original debuted on the Playstation; packed once again with style and substance. There is plenty of pick up and play appeal, but those who are willing to perfect their AG piloting technique will be truly rewarded.  |
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