Wipeout 2
About the Game
Wipeout 2 is a game based on the "game show" of the same name on major television network ABC in the United States. In it, the game is organized as if players are taking place in numerous events over the course of an "episode," as if it's part of a television episode. Each event is preceded with an introduction by in-game characters of the hosts of the show (John Henderson and John Anderson), and just before beginning the event, a mock interview with hostess Jill Wagner. Events are organized in four rounds as such: A Qualifier round, an Elimination Round, a Final Four round, and the final Wipeout Zone.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Some rounds are played with players taking turns, and some are played simultaneously (when in two-player mode). Players are simply competing to complete the ridiculously set-up stages with the fastest times. Players will dodge giant hammers, bounce on the iconic giant balls, dodge swinging or turning beams, manage balancing acts, and other events. The main draw of the game is it's focus on motion controls, especially with the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Wii versions, using Kinect, Move, and the Wii Remote respectively. The Xbox 360 version also features different character models than the other retail versions as they are designed around the style of Xbox 360 Avatars, and players are able to use their own Avatar in-game, as well as snapshots taken during gameplay.
Standout Features
- Xbox: The Xbox 360 version also features different character models than the other retail versions as they are designed around the style of Xbox 360 Avatars, and players are able to use their own Avatar in-game, as well as snapshots taken during gameplay.
- Practice: Another notable element is replays, a Practice mode, and a behind-the-scenes video.
- In it, the game is organized as if players are taking place in numerous events over the course of an "episode," as if it's part of a television episode.
- Some rounds are played with players taking turns, and some are played simultaneously (when in two-player mode).
- Players are simply competing to complete the ridiculously set-up stages with the fastest times.
- Players will dodge giant hammers, bounce on the iconic giant balls, dodge swinging or turning beams, manage balancing acts, and other events.
- Xbox: The main draw of the game is it's focus on motion controls, especially with the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Wii versions, using Kinect, Move, and the Wii Remote respectively.
Modes & Ways to Play
Some rounds are played with players taking turns, and some are played simultaneously (when in two-player mode). Episodes are split into Summer or Winter events, and there are four episodes per season. The Xbox 360 version also features different character models than the other retail versions as they are designed around the style of Xbox 360 Avatars, and players are able to use their own Avatar in-game, as well as snapshots taken during gameplay. Another notable element is replays, a Practice mode, and a behind-the-scenes video.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Wipeout 2 | Nintendo Wii.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Activision Value Publishing, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Behaviour Interactive Chile Ltda. | United States | MobyGames |
| Sound Engine by | Firelight Technologies Pty. Ltd. | United States | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Wii Optical Disc | Wii | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | Wii | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Party | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Wii U | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone 10+ | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #RVL-SW2E-USA-B0 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Activision | North America | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-11 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2011-10-11 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 11, 2011 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Media PN | RVL-SW2E-USA-B0 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 047875765795 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1910170700 | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 047875765788 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B005GM3JEQ | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 110707194 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #RVL-SW2E-USA-B0 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
