Article by Samuele Zaboi
There are video games, or rather video game series, which in their own way have marked the history of this world, so rich and wide. Among these, in the midst of sharp bends, adrenaline, futuristic and stellar settings, there is without a shadow of a doubt WipEout. Able to dent F-Zero's dominance, the series created memories and emotions for all players who had the first PlayStation in their hands.
Now, 20 years after the first chapter, the saga comes back up PlayStation 4 with an explosion of adrenaline collected in a real WipEout encyclopedia. Ready to whiz?
A great collection
Wipeout Omega Collection it is much more than a simple remastered edition or a trivial collection. It is in fact a sort of WipEout bible, which includes not one, not two but three titles: Wipeout 2048, Wipeout HD e Wipeout Fury. The second game also includes the Pure and Pulse chapters. From PlayStation 3, PSP or PS Vita, the series returns to Sony's flagship console, without losing the magic and adrenaline that have thrilled millions of players over the years. To rattle off the greatness of this title in a nutshell, just think of the presence of almost 30 tracks, about fifty aircraft and 9 game modes, ranging from classic races and tournaments to challenges against time, up to elimination races and to zone mode, where the speed increases lap after lap.
The emotions found in the past are not lacking on PlayStation 4, whether you are new to the world of WipEout or if you are already experienced players. The first hours of the game will be used to warm up the fingers or to regain confidence with the maneuvers that have characterized the series, between sudden turns and supersonic speeds. The collection does not betray expectations and he will be able to accompany you towards a gradual increasing difficulty, up to the challenges that border on the impossible, asking you to put all your skills to the test. The secret is to memorize the tracks, the curves, and every little detail and to do this you will need hours of play, guaranteed without the slightest effort.
There is also no lack of multiplayer modes, both in split screen and online, without so evident frame drops.
Quality in speed
From a technical point of view Wipeout Omega Collection looks good in front of the most recent triple A. Clever Beans guys showed great respect for the name WipEout, without forgetting the past and without disrespect. The strongest emotions, of course, are with PS4 Pro and with a 4K resolution supported by 60 frames per second stable and without indecision. The "standard" version, with a resolution of 1080p still guarantees great results.
All this, it should be noted, it will be possible to have it at a very low price: with only 40 € you can buy WipEout Omega Collection and take a dip in your childhood or get to know for the first time this world that, lap after lap, will conquer you. without and capture you.
Furthermore, the soundtrack, full of participations such as The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy, should not be forgotten, for a music that alone is worth the purchase of the game.
Final comments
Wipeout Omega Collection is a collection worthy of the name it bears. Three games at an affordable price to rediscover one of the most popular series. Great respect for the past, an excellent technical level and unparalleled adrenaline racing, with endless hours of play in the most disparate modes.
WipEout Omega Collection is a title recommended for both newcomers to the series and more accustomed games who will be able to rediscover emotions and memories of their past, with the quality signed by PlayStation 4.
