Wipeout XL (1996)

Psygnosis

Amiga · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation · Sega Saturn

3.73 from 89 ratings

217 members have it in their collection · 2 playing now · 36 backlogged · 24 wish listed

How long? · with extras 2h (from 1 logged playthrough)

WipEout XL is set in the year 2097, around four decades after its predecessor. Instead of the F3600 anti-gravity racing competition, the game features an even faster and more dangerous tournament: the F5000 AG league. The gameplay system is similar to that of the previous game: players race against each other or computer in high-speed futuristic environments, liberally picking up … Read more
WipEout XL is set in the year 2097, around four decades after its predecessor. Instead of the F3600 anti-gravity racing competition, the game features an even faster and more dangerous tournament: the F5000 AG league. The gameplay system is similar to that of the previous game: players race against each other or computer in high-speed futuristic environments, liberally picking up weapons scattered around the stages and using them against the opponents to finish the race in the highest position. Read less
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Details

Developers
Psygnosis
Publishers
Psygnosis
Genres
Racing
Themes
Action, Science fiction
Series
Wipeout

Release dates

  • Sep 30, 1996 (North_America) PlayStation
  • Nov 08, 1996 (Japan) PlayStation
  • 1996 (North_America) PlayStation
  • Jul 31, 1997 (North_America) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Jul 31, 1997 (Europe) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Sep 18, 1997 (Europe) Sega Saturn
  • Mar 05, 1998 (Japan) Sega Saturn
  • 1999 (Worldwide) Amiga
  • 2002 (Worldwide) Mac
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Rating distribution

5 stars
16
4 stars
39
3 stars
29
2 stars
4
1 star
1
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Community All Reviews Statuses

GigaDeathNullGolem

Review GigaDeathNullGolem 3/5 · Jun 12, 2023

Nice fast racing game, has some upgrades over the original

There was nothing really wrong about the first game as best I remember, but this does feel a bit easier. It also seems like the fighting with weapons is easier too (i barely remember that in the first game) There isn't really a campaign mode like there was in the last one, but I guess you're still meant to 'do' …

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There was nothing really wrong about the first game as best I remember, but this does feel a bit easier. It also seems like the fighting with weapons is easier too (i barely remember that in the first game) There isn't really a campaign mode like there was in the last one, but I guess you're still meant to 'do' all the tracks, and once you do, unlock hard mode and two final maps.

the cockpit mode is cool but makes it really additionally hard because the turns are so whippy and disorienting.

It was ok for a while. I like a racing game once in a while but it's not my favorite genre.

"the PlayStation version of Wipeout 2097 supports up to 8 players via the PlayStation Link Cable. This requires two PlayStation consoles, two copies of the game, two televisions, and two PlayStation Link Cables. Each console can have up to four controllers connected, allowing for four players on each screen1. Alternatively, the PC version supports up to 4 players online via IPX, TCP/IP, modem, or null modem2."

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