Wipeout Fusion
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| Developer(s) | Sony Studio Liverpool |
| Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
| Designer(s) | Colin Berry |
| Series | Wipeout |
| Engine | Kinetica |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
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| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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| Aggregator | Score |
| Metacritic | 83% |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Edge | 5/10 |
| Eurogamer | 7/10 |
| GamePro | 9/10 |
| GameSpot | 73% |
| GameSpy | 8.5/10 |
| GameZone | 92% |
| IGN | 9/10 |
Wipeout Fusion (stylised as wipEout fusion) is a futuristic racing video game developed by Sony Studio Liverpool and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. It is the fifth instalment in the Wipeout series and was first released in February 2002 in Europe, and in June 2002 in North America. It was also the first Wipeout game to be published on the PlayStation 2. The game takes place in 2160 and revolves around players competing in the F9000 anti-gravity racing league.
The game was developed by Sony Studio Liverpool, after having been taken over by Sony Computer Entertainment and subsequently renamed (from Psygnosis) in 2001. Wipeout Fusion received positive reviews upon release, with particular praise being directed at its techno soundtrack. However, its graphics, and track design received mixed responses from critics.
Wipeout Fusion is a racing game which is set in 2160 and revolves around players competing in the F9000 anti-gravity racing league. Players control anti-gravity ships owned by large racing corporations (collectively referred to as "teams"). Overall, the game contains 45 race tracks, 32 ship models, and 26 weapons. There are eight teams in Wipeout Fusion, each having a lead pilot and second pilot – players can choose which pilot and team they want to use before a race. Each ship has its characteristics; depending on the team selected, a ship will vary in terms of speed, acceleration, manoeuvrability, and shield strength.
The game has four race modes. Arcade mode involves a standard single race, in which the player must race against opponents and finish first to earn a gold medal; securing second or third place will reward the player with a silver or bronze medal, respectively. The AG League contains ten tournaments; each tournament has four races with sixteen competitors. Money is awarded at the end of each tournament as a result of time, damage, and skill bonuses. Players can use money to upgrade the appearance or performance of their ships. The other two race modes are "Zone" mode, which revolves around survival as the player's ship automatically accelerates to extreme speeds; and time trial mode, where the player may record best lap times.
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