WipEout HD

[wod]

is the game optimised for 1080p ? does 720p still look nice ? what is the soundtrack is it still electronica based stuff or a mixture of different styles ?

would this be the game to showcase what the ps3 can really do until gt5 ?

think i'm going to have to walk into game and buy a ps3 later today.

[MrMarbles]

I kind of wish they'd kept the untoned-down Zone mode as an option, purely because it could've been utterly mesmerising. It still looks great, mind, and nothing is more panic-inducing than approaching the requisite zone for a gold medal with the critical damage alarm going off.

I don't like the wait for the depth-of-field and camera blur effects in the Photo Mode either, or the fact that the music stops, making it deadly silent whilst tinkering with it.

But other than that I can't think of anything I don't love: it's fantastic. Absolute, utter class. If Sony stuck a 30 second advert consisting of nothing but direct-feed Zone footage on the telly they'd shift a few more PS3s I'm sure.

[The Glider]

Having an absolute blast, although it has made me realise how crap I am at this sort of game. I haven't touched a Wipeout game for years so it took a while to get my bearings, but after that I loved it...although that is thanks to the pilot assist...

[analog dog]

I love the sonic boom when you break the sound barrier-so much detail it's awesome!

[MonkeyWrench]

After an absolutely torturously slow download I eventually got a couple of races in before hitting the sack last night. Not much else I can say that hasn't already been said. My only gripe might be is that I've raced on these tracks so many times already, I would have liked to have seen a few new tracks, but I guess they are saving those for DLC.

[TheForce]

I'm absolutely loving it. haven't played any WipeOut games since the amazing 2097 on the PSX... so everything is new again, but it all feels very familiar !

looks amazing, sounds great and plays just like it should !

all modes are amazing, but zone really is an excellent idea, loving it !

Also made a online thread for this game because after beating the single player that is where all the fun is gonna be for a long time !

link: http://ntsc-uk.domino.org/showthread...38#post1423838

[helicon2]

Have to agree with everyone else, this version is stunning, mesmerizing and addictive! And that's on 32" CRT!!

I've only played 2 previous versions, the first one when I got the PS at launch and Wipeout64 so totally loving this.

If anyone fancies adding me to their friends list I may be online over the weekend, if the wee one gives me any peace!

[Dezm0nd]

Loving the soundtrack too, DJ Fresh - X Project (remix) and Noisia - Seven Stitches. Two of my fave artists are in the game Love it.

The other tunes are electrolicious also.

[Dogg Thang]

Is it the same soundtrack as Pulse? I remember that being the initial plan but it could well have changed since that was talked about.

[Brad]

This is the absolute business. Just fantastic. Old yet completely new.

[Dezm0nd]

There is no in-game invite option that I know of, you have to message people from the XMB, hopefully they can add this option later as it sorely needs it.

I could've sworn that one of the features of the XMB was a friend invite option? Guess i've gotten to used to the Live service on the Xbox and taken those features for granted.

Cheers for the info, man.

[C']

Is it the same soundtrack as Pulse? I remember that being the initial plan but it could well have changed since that was talked about.

I think all the tracks here are from the Pulse soundtrack but there are a few missing iirc.

[yesteryeargames]

is there a trick to get boosts of the start? cheers

[SmokeMeAKipper]

is there a trick to get boosts of the start? cheers

Yes there is - you start pressing accelarate just as the countdown reaches "Go" and you set-off. I can do it pretty much every time.

[Malc]

Can someone please name the levels in this version?