Wipeout Pulse

I was scared to play this game. Remember how good and cool Knightrider was when you were a kid (providing you're old enough)? Well if you've watched it recently, like I have, then your memories will be crushed and ruined. That's what I was afraid of here. I was worried one of my favourite games from many moons ago would have been abused and misused (*cough* Sonic *cough*).

Wipeout since its original release has been regarded somewhat hit and miss. Thankfully Wipeout Pulse is nearer hit than miss. The graphics look good and the gameplay is very smooth. With smart menus and a perfectly suited sound track, it certainly is very polished. It has been made purposely for the PSP with care rather than an afterthought like a lot of publishers seem to do these days with PSP games.

The actual racing is fun, challenging and addictive. Trying to find a balance between racing and attacking with weapons is...

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