Wipeout 2097 Free Download for PC (stylised wipE'out" 2097; released as Wipeout XL in North America) is a 1996 futuristicracing game developed and published by Psygnosis. It is the second instalment released in theWipeout series, and is the direct sequel of the original gamereleased the previous year. It was originally released in 1996 for thePlayStation and PCs runningWindows 95, and in 1997 for theSega Saturn. It was later ported by Digital Images to the Amiga in 1999 and by Coderus to Mac OSin 2002.
Whereas the original game introduced the F3600 anti-gravityracing league in the year 2052,Wipeout 2097 is set over four decades later and introduces the player to the much faster, more competitive, and more dangerous F5000 AG racing league. The game introduced a new damage interface, various new weapons and tracks. The Sega Saturn version supported analogue control by using its 3D Control Pad, whereas the PlayStation version supported analogue control only through using the optional Negcon twist controller. Wipeout 2097 Download free Full Version.
The game received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the game for its unique blend of trance music and designer logos and cited thatWipeout 2097 was the beginning of a new trend in gaming to tap into popular culture and other arts. IGN ranked the game as the 13th best PlayStation game of all time in 2002.
Gameplay
Gameplay did not differ much from the previous title. Aside from the different circuits and new weapons, the fundamental aspects were kept. Pilots would race each other or computer-controlled A.I. opponents, to finish in the highest position possible. To help them achieve this end, weapons were provided.
Though the crafts move at very high straight-line speeds, Wipeout takes its inspiration from Formula 1 breakthroughs by aspiring for even greater turning speeds. Using the Formula 1 parallel, rather than using aerodynamics to increase wheel grip by down-force for faster turning speeds, Wipeout uses a fictionalised method of air braking for ever greater turning force. Just moving a craft left or right alone is very responsive, but by applying an air-brake in the direction of movement, players zip around very tight turns at near top speed, including those greater than 90 degrees. By applying an air-brake, the turn starts out gradually but as it continues, change in direction increases sharply. Where necessary, the player may also use dual air-brakes for rapid deceleration, typically used if the pilot has flown off the racing line in tight corners and needs to steady. The player can also take on damage from enemy fire and be blown up, but the ship can be «recharged» to health at the pit stop in exchange for a precious few seconds of the race. Wipeout 2097 Game free Download Full Version.
Aside from the usual tactical aspects of racing, Wipeout 2097 (unlike its predecessor) offered the chance to eliminate other players from the competition through the use of weapons. Each craft had a shield energy quota, and when this quota reached zero—either from damage sustained from weapon attacks, or impact from other craft or the edges of the circuit—the craft would blow up. The craft would also blow up if a certain time limit was not reached, though this only applied to human players. The biggest weapon introduced in 2097 was the Quake Disruptor, which has been a series hall mark ever since. This weapon cause a quake to thrust a destructive wave down the track that dunks the crafts it smash into.
The aim of the game remains the same from its predecessor; complete various and increasingly difficult challenges to move on to the next race. Changing the difficulty level is simply that of upping the top speed of the craft, through four different classes (Vector, Venom, Rapier, Phanntom). The number of laps needed to complete a race also increased with each new class. Multiplayer mode carries over from its predecessor, offering the use of a competitive two-player split screen throughout all tracks, and a four-player option for Windows 95 versions.
Victory in the challenge modes was the game's ultimate accomplishment.These modes are similar to a championship where players have to race every track to become champion; however, rather than tallying up points, Challenge mode took a very single player-centric approach by only allowing progress to the next track by winning the current track (not coming first meant it had to be repeated). Players could lose the mode by losing all three lives, which are lost by finishing a race in worse than third position. By winning all the races, the player is crowned champion and given access to faster modes, new tracks and ultimately the Piranha craft. Wipeout 2097 game free Download for PC Full Version.
Development
As with the first instalment, Wipeout 2097 was developed by Liverpudlian developer Psygnosis and the promotional art was designed by Sheffield-basedThe Designers Republic. Wipeout 2097 moved the franchise forward,introducing vastly improved graphics over the original, many more tracks and more innovative track designs, along with new teams and craft. The game also featured the new ability to damage the opponents' racing craft as opposed to merely stalling them as in the original game. The newly designed mechanics allowed even potentially destroying them, therefore eliminating them from the race and lessening the number of opponents. Added to this new tactical combat element is an array of new weapons in addition to the ones established in the first game, such as the Quake Disruptor (which sent a ripple down the track) that became instant fan favourites. To cater for the increase in Wipeoutplayers, an easier learning curve was introduced whilst keeping the difficulty at top end for the experienced gamers.
Development on the game began after the release of its well-receivedpredecessor. The Designers Republic returned to work on the visual style and artwork, as they did in the previous game. Music artists contributing to the in-game soundtrack for the PlayStation release included The Prodigy, The Future Sound of London, Chemical Brothers, Fluke and Underworld. There was also a popular soundtrack album. An entire nightclub tour was also initiated in conjunction with Red Bull energy drink, which was featured prominently throughout the game, before the drink actually gained popularity in the American market. Wipeout 2097 Free Download Torrent.
