Wipeout 3 is the third Psygnosis anti-gravity racing franchise entry with refined aesthetics and more creative circuits. Exemplary electronic soundtrack by FSOL and Orbital. An excellent entry preparing the ground for the legendary Special Edition. Essential for series fans.
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American and Japanese Psygnosis variant of Wip3out, released under the Wipeout 3 title. Created by Psygnosis, released in 1999 in the United States and Japan under the Wipeout 3 title. Over eight 3D anti-gravity tracks, over eight upgradable F7200 League ships, minimalist design by The Designers Republic, split-screen two-player versus mode and electronica soundtrack by The Chemical Brothers and Sasha. American and Japanese edition under the Wipeout 3 title.
The Japanese version of Wipeout 3, rarer than the Western editions and sought by those wanting the original pressing of this aesthetic peak of the series in its native language. This edition appeals to anti-gravity and design fans attentive to provenance. Its local run supports a value above the more common PAL and American versions.
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A peak of anti-gravity racing, with sleek art direction and surgically precise piloting, sublime in split-screen duel. The competition rewards mastery of airborne lines and clever weapon use, in a rivalry as stylish as it is demanding. Elegant and deep, it turns each face-off into a high-speed ballet where every tenth is dearly earned.
Is Wipeout 3 still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 1999 on PS1, Psygnosis Liverpool's project offers the third Wipeout in a livery styled to the extreme by The Designers Republic. The handling gains finesse, the antigravity becomes more predictable and the track gallery plays the minimalist graphic card. The electronica soundtrack with The Chemical Brothers, Sasha and Underworld keeps its aura. The Special Edition version adds new layouts and increased replay value. Strongly recommended today for any futuristic arcade devotee and for Psygnosis fans curious about a stylistic peak on Sony's first home console hardware globally.
