95
Combining well balanced gameplay, excellent track designs and a killer soundtrack, Wipeout 3 is the high water mark for the techno-racer category.
95
The inclusion of challenge and Deathmatch modes greatly enhance the gameplay, while the two player spilt-screen mode is sheer class. Add to this the hidden four player Split-screen-Link-up mode and.... well, what are you waiting for?
94
A shotgun blast of colour and speed, Wipeout 3 is not something you'll forget easily. It's the biggest, finest-looking, finest-playing game of an exceptionally good trilogy.
9
Wipeout 3 has the coolest graphic design of any game to date.
While the entire Wipeout series features cool designs, this installment stands out with its particularly refined look.
The GUI is impressive, of course, but the flames erupting from the craft's burners are truly spectacular.
The difficulty is high; this is not a game where everyone can easily achieve a sense of accomplishment.
7
Variedad de pistas y gran soundtrack, mantiene la forma sin variar.
8
Slicker graphics, more nicely designed tracks and extra weapons, but the analogue control is far too over-sensitive (stick to the D-pad) and once again the difficulty curve is badly misjudged; the later levels are hair-tearingly over-difficult. Plus disappointingly, Wipeout 3 is one of the few PS1 games that will not run on the PS3.
Wipeout 3
PlayStation
Released On:
Sep 23, 1999
Metascore
Generally Favorable
89
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Generally Favorable
8.4
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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.
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.
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8.4
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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, 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.
Oct 3, 2025
9
Wipeout 3 has the coolest graphic design of any game to date.
While the entire Wipeout series features cool designs, this installment stands out with its particularly refined look.
The GUI is impressive, of course, but the flames erupting from the craft's burners are truly spectacular.
The difficulty is high; this is not a game where everyone can easily achieve a sense of accomplishment.
95
Combining well balanced gameplay, excellent track designs and a killer soundtrack, Wipeout 3 is the high water mark for the techno-racer category.
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.
90
All things considered, the engine is superb and it’s surprising the poor Playstation doesn’t start smoking from the vents.
83
A great new dose of anti-gravity racing magic and a must-have for all hardcore fans. Sure, you don't fix what 'aint broke, but I just wish the game had a little something more… a career more, vehicle upgrades, something.
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.
Dec 23, 2021
9
since the European version only got Wipeout 3 Special Edition (along with standard version of Wip3out) it really a great game but not compacting with Wipeout 2097 which is really amazing game, make lots of fixes, additional features, racing all the team in Vector, Venom, Rapier & Phantom Class (not forgetting build-in Soundtracks)
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 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!
Jun 17, 2023
8
Slicker graphics, more nicely designed tracks and extra weapons, but the analogue control is far too over-sensitive (stick to the D-pad) and once again the difficulty curve is badly misjudged; the later levels are hair-tearingly over-difficult. Plus disappointingly, Wipeout 3 is one of the few PS1 games that will not run on the PS3.
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 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...
