I was pleasantly surprised with this game, I really was. I was expecting yet another rushed game but thats not what this is at all. This is a well conceived and put together game. Graphically it really is excellent, who would of known that such a small portable device could generate such brilliant graphics. The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic (some classics from wipeout 2047 in there!), as are the sound effects. The gameplay is engrossing and exciting. However, sometimes there is just to much going on and the framerate suffers, and this also impares the gamers ability to actually see whats happening. Load times need improving as well. Despite these flaws, this is still an excellent game and a must for any wipeout / racing fan. To summarise, and excellent game with some slight issues. A solid 8 from me.… Expand

This game is completely NOT worth the money. In fact I want to hurt myself every time I see a kid on here saying that it 'embodies the spirit of PS One.' Um... No? This game has many flaws its un intuitive controls being the first. It turns to sharply or too wide at random points and it handles like a box of rocks on a trampoline. The reason this game has such a high review is because of the lack of experience on real racing games that makes kids say this game is good. Terrible game and I wish I could just have my money back. Smh… Expand

I am not a big racing fan and I've never played the wipeout franchise before, I just want to get that out there. I bought it because I got it for 10$ and I'm always looking to expand my Vita library. I suspect there may be others like me out there. I've logged a few hours on this game, As I said not a big racing guy but once I turned it on I got into this game. The graphics a smooth and the game feels very fast. I did find a few of the courses disorienting at first but by my second lap I had a handle on the twists and turns. I've enjoyed this game for what it is I'll never play it enough to beat it but when I feel like racing (and a change from Modnation) this will be a good solid game. It was on for 10$ on black friday I imagine it will around boxing day again. If you are a racing fan drop the 20$ If your not wait and pick it up for 10$ its solid for even a non racer. I haven't tried out the multiplayer so I won't bother parroting what I read on IGN… Expand

I'm a big WipEout fan, so a WipEout game that I can play on the go is must-have for me :) Great re playability, fun tracks and great qHD graphics. Another great thing about W2048 is that we can get a cheap DLC with full Wipeout HD and HD Fury! :)

On a brand new Vita, I really enjoyed the stunning visuals of this Wipeout. Level of details is shocking and it is hard to believe you seeing this on a portable machine. This prolonged the loading times that are just about bearable. When it comes to gameplay though, I just can't shake the feeling that it was better in last two iterations of portable Wipeout (on PSP). Especially, the high speed of the racers, seems to be a problem here as it becomes to frenetic and chaotic. For the first time in this series, I think it would be good to slow down a little.
Overall, Wipeout 2048 is not the disapointment and still worth playing.… Expand

WipEout 2048 is not a perfect game but it's probably the closest thing to perfect on the vita. The game is a great addition to the WipEout series and player can feel right at home whether they played every other game in the series or this is your first try. Unlike HD/Fury, 2048 runs at a constant 30 fps, dumbed down from 60, but still look smooth and graphically smooth. Also for people who previously bought WipEout HD/Fury, or got them for free during the PlayStation Welcome Back program, on the PS3 you get the free DLC that gives you the campaign for WipEout HD and Fury on the go. Sadly like I said 2048 is not perfect, incredibly long loading time and a few crash breaks the ambiance of the game but is all forgivable.
I give it a 9/10.… Expand

This is the most impressive game for the VIta in terms of graphics. the game runs smoothly and the soundtrack is excellent. The only problem with the game is the long load times but you soon forget that when you are racing. Overall this is a must have game for every Vita owner

It's WipEout, and it's awesome. The framerate isn't as smooth as I would have liked, but as a trade off this game is gorgeous. In my opinion, its the best looking title currently on the vita. It doesn't have some of the weird graphical oddities that uncharted has (glowing characters, freaky looking eyes and hair) And the background are ridiculously detailed. The visual style of the game is also terrific. Its really interesting to see the tracks look a little less futuristic and more organic. Oh and, overall the sound in this game is incredible. The sound of your ship thundering down the track with bad ass electronic music in the background really amplifies the already tremendous atmosphere in the game. Also, the controls have been refined since pulse and pure on the psp to make the ships feel as if they have a lot more weight to them, which makes the game a lot more fun and authentic (well, as authentic as futuristic anti-grav racing games can be). It's a nice touch to see different classes of ships (speed, fighter, agility, and concept-type crafts), even if you'll most likely only use the speed and fighter ships, and the total number of teams has been reduced. The multiplayers' fun, but its a little bothersome that you only get to choose between race and combat game types between levels. I'm personally not as big of a fan of combat races and straight up racing, and it would be nice to choose beforehand. Other than the lower than hoped framerate and online, this game is just plain awesome. Those minor issues never detract too badly from the rest of this blast of a game. It doesn't reinvent WipEout but the new features and changes it makes to the formula are definatley enjoyable. I also feel I should mention that for an additional 13 dollars or so you can buy all of the content from the ps3 version of Wipeout HD and Wipeout HD Fury, which is HIGHLY recommended. (If you don't have it already, it also purchases the ps3 version of Wipeout HD Fury). Oh and I almost forgot to mention, this is one of the few vita titles that actually has cross-play! Its a little difficult to find a match but its really cool being able to play against people on the ps3. If you own a vita, this is practically a must own!… Expand

Campaign - Fun, challenging, and sometimes frustrating. There are 3 different parts to the single-player campaign. There is 2048, 2049, and 2050. Each year you go up you face different events and more difficult events, but it can be simple if you use the right ship in the events. There is no story to go along with this, it is simply a tournament. The single-player campaign consist of time trials, staying in zone, racing, and combat. There is a multiplayer campaign as well which is significantly longer than the single-player campaign. In the multiplayer campaign, you play online with other players with the game. I believe this includes playing with PS3 players as well as Vita players since this game has cross-play functionality. The multiplayer campaign mostly consist of combat and racing. In the multiplayer campaign, you are always in a lobby. I prefer this over the single-player campaign. You also can rank up offline. 100/100(A+)

Graphics - Just beautiful. I like these graphics more than the PS3 versions of WipEout. I have notice the framerate drop about two times, but it's not a problem and ever since the last two software updates I haven't seen the framerate drop. It feels like every detail pops at you on the PS Vita's OLED screen. It's arguably the best looking game on Vita thus far. 100/100(A+)

Gameplay - Gameplay is fun and intense. I just wish the Vita had force feedback and I would be completely satisfied. Track designs are great, there are some good sized jumps and shortcuts, I believe they are call Skillcuts in this game because they take skill to enter. Makes full use of Vita's functionality except for the rear pad. For people who like to see how they did, there's replay. You can also pause the game and take pictures. 90/100(A-)

Multiplayer - The multiplayer is great and you can play with PS3 players. There are different game types and I find them fun. I always enjoy myself and so far I managed not to come in last place. It has a little rank system and challenges you can complete. The multiplayer is definitely worth your time. I'm kinda addicted to it. 100/100(A+)

Playing Time/Content: If you have an interest in this game, you will spend hours on it. The single-player campaign will take you at least four hours, multiplayer campaign will take you at least 9 hours, and the multiplayer you can spend hours on end on it. 100/100(A+)

Overall Score: 98/100(A+)

+ Campaigns are lengthy
+ Multiplayer is well put
+ Graphics are as good, if not better than the PS3 versions of WipEout… Expand

WipEout 2048 was already much more than a feeling before reasonably priced add-on content from console editions arrived. Now it's a whole hell of a lot more than a feeling - several of the dlc tracks are all twisty-turny the way I remember the early Wipeouts (I've never played HD or Fury). Less of a take every skillcut or else you're "trundling around in the wide sections" (quoted part of preceding phrase from Wipeout 2048 lead designer Karl Jones) feeling and more of a "Wipeout tracks are difficult at high speeds and not designed to accommodate new players, period" kind of feeling. Although the main Wipeout 2048 tracks do have their challenging parts, I'm not yet good enough to take every skillcut during every lap, so it's good to have more courses that are difficult even in the main track sections.

I don't mind the visual quality and framerate of the DLC tracks not being up to the level of the main 2048 game when the track geometry is generally more interesting, and when the content is supposedly the same as that in the full console versions of Wipeout HD and Fury; I much prefer a no-compromise content conversion lacking antialiasing than one with gameplay compromises and more visual polish for its own sake. That said, I've noticed framerates being unstable among several sessions in the same event (e.g. Zone Battle X being more fluid on some runs than others), and performance dips even more in external ship view (I play mostly with internal view anyway), so I'm optimistic that such performance dips relate more to this specific DLC build, and that Studio Liverpool will improve framerates in the DLC tracks with patches over time. (How about an optional, high framerate all-vector mode, or one with very simple textures like those in the Classic tracks of Pure? I'd buy it.)

It's good to hear some women announcers back in this game, even if it's through the add-on DLC. One thing I've always liked about games in the WipEout series is the creative use of vocal announcement ("Shockwave" was classic) to warp the games further, but Wipeout 2048 really needed more women in it; only in the 2049 part of Wipeout 2048's campaign does one hear a female announcer - one who pronounces "shield" like "sheeeet" (or she-it).… Expand

Don't get me wrong, Wipeout 2048 is a good game. The progression tree introduced in Pulse is back, and still works great on a handheld. The game benefits visually from rolling back time to Wipeout's racing roots, allowing for rougher looking tracks with great looking textures. It's a Wipeout title, so it's dripping with style and sense of speed. So why the 7? I have mixed feelings about the widened tracks, since they take the hardcore feel out until you progress into higher speed classes, and the increase in emphasis on power ups and combat on said tracks, can make race outcomes feel a little more random at times. I like that the widened tracks make Wipeout 2048 more accessible to new players, but overall it was a negative for me. Having not liked the shift in emphasis on the tracks, you can imagine that I wasn't enthused about being forced into combat challenges either. Ick. Yet, the Zone mode's still awesome, and the addition of skill cuts was also fun. Framerate isn't as rock steady as some other Wipeout titles, but still holds pretty constant at its 30FPS. While it looks beautiful, 2048 sometimes tries too hard visually, adding a little too much on the particle effects and background showiness, making it harder to concentrate on the racetrack. Some multiplier features also weren't available at launch. What gives? Track selection, and even the amount of music included, were less than expected as well. I think it was rushed a bit, honestly, since despite it's flaws Wipeout 2048 is still EASILY the best racing title on the Vita right now. Perhaps Sony couldn't afford to let it cook any longer, seeing how weak the racing titles on the Vita would have been without 2048? I'm not sure, but as a spoiled fan of the series I was expecting a little better than this.… Expand

I originally bought the ps vita only for this game, and i was right to do so. Simply the best Wipeout game to date, in every possible way. This should be a day 1 buy.

Where is Racebox? Overall the game has such potential, and if/when racebox is added to the game I will revise my review. But not being able to choose a lobby to join and possibly being dropped into a combat lobby does somewhat ruin the multiplayer I have to say. Check the WipEout 2048 facebook page for a list of similarly minded people.

In many ways, 2048 embodies the spirit of the PS original. It's a super fast near-future racer, features that cool Wipeout aesthetic design and comes loaded with an absolutely thumping soundtrack. If you're a speed junkie and can't decide between Wipeout, Ridge Racer, Asphalt or Modnation... please stop wasting your time and pick this up.

first of all.. i dont usually enjoy wipeout... the ps3 version was dull and insanely frustrating because of the narrow path. furthermore the combat felt lackluster.

this however is one of the greatest racers i have played for years. especially on a handheld. the amount of polish in this title is magnificient.. small touches like using the back touch to manipulate the sleek menu and rotate your ships to look them over gives this game a sense of perfection which not a lot of titles give you.

furthermore the graphics look amazing, even surpassing the ps3 version with beautfiul colors and effects. the tracks are now wider so you can maneouver much more efficiently. weapons dont do much damage in regular races, but they do slow down enemies so that you can catch up... also in a special combat mode you destroy enemies easily and it gets quite frantic as an near out war begins. this mode is very impressive with all the stuff happening at once.. in there the vita hardware really shines. overall this a must have launch title if you are into racing at all.… Expand

Fantastic Game play! Ive been a fan since the 90's. Love the new skill cuts. The graphics really show off the vitas capabilities. The loading times are a bit slow, but its worth the wait!

This game is better than fury, HD and pure without a shadow of a doubt. there aren't as many teams as i would have liked but everything else exceeds my expectations far too much for me to care, plus we never know what DLC is planned, i for one cant wait to find out though. the best thing about the game is how detailed and more engaging the tracks are. i LOVE how there are standard road sections and even puddles on the tracks, it really sets the scene of the beginning years of wipe out and makes the races so much more interesting. worst part... the game crashes a lot, there will be a fix for this though im sure but the game thankfully is good enough to ignore a few crashes here and there. enjoy.… Expand

There are already lots of helpful reviews out there, so I won't go into details. Let me just say that it is more immersive than anything I ever played on a mobile device. Awesome graphics, smooth controls, and a rapid pace - just like with the best console games. I don't understand people who insist on comparing Vita games to 3DS titles....

Basically, if you like the Wipeout series you'll like this game, which looks great, sounds great, and plays great. There are some issues though. The load times are pretty long (even with the update), the frame rate takes a pretty big hit during the more chaotic races, and tracks are recycled way too often - I've gone through a ton of events and I don't think I've seen more than 4 or 5 different tracks so far.… Expand