Wipeout 3

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEE
  • Release Date: Aug 31, 1999
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 32 Ratings

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  • Summary: The world's fastest PlayStation racer returns.... This is the ultimate anti-gravity racing experience by which all others are judged.... Accept no substitutes.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Games Radar
    100
    Despite the split-screen, there's little discernible slowdown and the visual detail remains spot-on. Psygnosis used Sony's Performance Analyzer, which enabled them to squeeze every last drop out of the PlayStation, and the result is virtually no pop-up and the crispest visuals imaginable.
  2. GamePro
    100
    Practice makes perfect, and Wipeout makes you scream. [The control] takes some time, but you'll be able to corner hairpins faster than a debutante on prom night.
  3. Hot Games
    100
    Takes the vibe and style of the previous two games and ramps up the speed to even higher levels.
  4. Gaming Age
    91
    Aurally, WipEout 3 is a masterpiece. In fact, it's almost worth buying just so that you can listen to the music in your CD player.
  5. IGN
    91
    The bottom line with this game is that it brings more to the table, it's faster and better. Newcomers and Wipeout fans alike are going to be all over it.
  6. Games Domain
    90
    All things considered, the engine is superb and it’s surprising the poor Playstation doesn’t start smoking from the vents.
  7. Happy Puppy
    70
    Going about 600 scale miles per hour it is nearly impossible to discern what's going on with your gauges, not to mention the fact that it's really tough to know when you're about to destroy yourself...Only the most jaded of Wipeout players will feel cheated by purchasing this game and even they'll secretly have fun.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. CrunchyS.
    Apr 22, 2006
    10
    If at all possible, get the Special Edition. The standard tracks and craft from WO3 give you a total of 192 single races to win on Vector, If at all possible, get the Special Edition. The standard tracks and craft from WO3 give you a total of 192 single races to win on Vector, venom and Rapier speeds, and that's not including the tournaments or challenges. The special edition's extra 8 classic tracks from W'O'' and WO2097 double that number, and there are brand new challenges and tournaments on the classic tracks as well. Multiplayer is great - if you can find anyone as good as you to play it with!! It's really, really good. It doesn't feel as fast as 2097 but at least it isn't Fusion!… Expand
  2. BlancoA.
    Sep 26, 2001
    10
    Not as big a leap from "Wipeout XL" as XL was from the orignal Wipeout (and I still think that triple pronged rocket from XL is the coolest Not as big a leap from "Wipeout XL" as XL was from the orignal Wipeout (and I still think that triple pronged rocket from XL is the coolest racing weopon out there), but it's an excellent evolutionary step. The tournaments are incredibly hard, and I still haven't finished the game, and it's like 2 years later. But still, the series (and this 3rd installment) are brilliant!… Expand
  4. MammaSwine
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    The game is not only astounding technically speaking (the graphics push the PSX to its limits) but it is also a joy to play. A lot of content,The game is not only astounding technically speaking (the graphics push the PSX to its limits) but it is also a joy to play. A lot of content, eight ships, eight tracks plus four prototype tracks (and if you get the Special Edition, there are two more prototypes and eight more tracks from the two previous games!) spanning through four speed classes, 32 challenges and four tournaments. Considering that Rapier Class and Phantom Class start to get really serious in terms of difficulty, there is a lot to do.
    The game is also very customizable (you can remove weapons, trim the number on the grid, and other things via the secret cheat codes) and it offers a very good and immersive cockpit view, which is a huge plus in my opinion.
    The soundtrack is very spot-on with a lot of good tunes as always.

    Honestly, Wipeout 3 is as good as it can be on the PSX if you love the genre, and it is a shame that it didn’t get the attention and the success it deserved.    … Expand
  5. GregM.
    Mar 28, 2002
    10
    The analog control is a first for the series and works exceptionaly well. The graphics really push the PSX to the limit and pop-up is not an The analog control is a first for the series and works exceptionaly well. The graphics really push the PSX to the limit and pop-up is not an issue. Great track design and music round out the long list of features that make Wipeout 3 one of the best racers of all time.… Expand
  6. Jboy2468
    Mar 29, 2012
    9
    Wipeout 3 is an excellent racing game. It has a great theme and well-designed tracks. It has addictive game modes, awesome weapons, and uniqueWipeout 3 is an excellent racing game. It has a great theme and well-designed tracks. It has addictive game modes, awesome weapons, and unique aspects. One of the only things that stick out like a sore thumb is the controls, which could be smoother, and are slightly frustrating (slightly!) . If you're collecting PSX games, this is a MUST!… Expand
  7. TheMammalizer
    Nov 21, 2015
    8
    Newer games are missing gameplay like this. Insted of fitting in too much stuff so it dosnt matter, you learn where all the corners are inNewer games are missing gameplay like this. Insted of fitting in too much stuff so it dosnt matter, you learn where all the corners are in tracks untill you can memorise it in your head and know everything! Tracks and Ships are sort of low so i got the special edition which give you classic wipEout tracks. The graphics are also good for the ps1. If you want a hard but fair racing game, look no further than thw WipEout games!… Expand
  8. Broyax
    Apr 9, 2017
    4
    Beaucoup d'améliorations côté jouabilité et maniabilité par rapport aux 2 précédents opus bien que la caméra externe soit toujours pas fichueBeaucoup d'améliorations côté jouabilité et maniabilité par rapport aux 2 précédents opus bien que la caméra externe soit toujours pas fichue de rester correctement derrière le vaisseau. Les graphismes sont en progrès sensible mais les couleurs sont devenues délavées pour un rendu fort terne.

    La musique est devenue bizarre, limite cacophonique par certains moments. Le contenu du jeu est bien plus généreux qu'avant mais on ne peut pas vraiment en profiter à cause d'une difficulté inexpugnable ! c'est en effet bien pire que les 2 premiers pourtant pas piqués des vers...    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best PS1 Game of 1999
21
#21 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1999
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#18 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1999