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Special Edition | genre = Racing | modes = Single-player, multiplayer | platforms = PlayStation }} ''Wipeout 3'' (''Wip3out'' in Europe and Japan) is a futuristic racing video game developed and published by Psygnosis exclusively for the Sony PlayStation. The title is the fourth game in the ''Wipeout'' series, and was released in Europe and North America in September 1999. It was the first game to be released by Psygnosis's Leeds studio.〔Retro Gamer issue 102, April 2012, page 68, article: ''Racing By Design: The Complete History of WipEout''〕 Players control extremely fast anti-gravity ships and use weapons to force other contenders out of the race. The game was re-released in Europe as ''Wipeout 3: Special Edition'' in August 2000, which contained additional tracks and content. Developer Psygnosis hired design studio The Designers Republic to create a simple colour scheme and design for in-game menus and race courses, to create what a Psygnosis staff member called "a believable future".〔 The game is one of the few PlayStation titles to run in high-resolution mode, offering crisper graphics and visuals, and also notable for having a widescreen correction option.〔http://www.absolute-playstation.com/api_review/rwipeout3b.htm〕 ''Wipeout 3''s soundtrack is composed of electronica tracks selected by DJ Sasha and features contributions by Orbital and The Chemical Brothers. The game was positively received on release; critics lauded the graphics, music, and minimalist design elements. The high level of Class, perceived lack of new content and courses, and lack of new game features were seen as the game's primary faults. Despite generally good press, the game was a financial disappointment. ''Wipeout 3'' was the last title in the series to appear on the PlayStation; the next entry, ''Wipeout Fusion'', was released exclusively for the PlayStation 2 platform in 2002. ==Gameplay== ''Wipeout 3'' is a racing game that retains the same basic elements of its predecessors, and introduces players to the F7200 Anti-Gravity Race League. Set in 2116, Players control futuristic anti-gravity ships owned by racing corporations and pilot them on eight circuits (plus four hidden prototype tracks). Each craft is equipped with an energy shield that absorbs damage sustained on the track; if the shield is disabled, the player's craft can be knocked out of the race. Shields are regenerated in a pit lane that is set apart from the main course. The less time spent in the pit lane, the less the shield will regenerate. In addition to shields, each racing craft contains air brakes for navigating tight corners, as well as "Hyperthrust" option. Players can activate Hyperthrust to increase their speed, but Using Hyperthrust drains energy from the shields, making the craft more vulnerable. Scattered across each raceway are weapon grids that bestow random power-ups or items. ''Wipeout 3'' adds new weapons in addition to the five retained from previous games. Several weapons are defensive; for example, the gravity shield protects the craft from attacks and collisions for a time period. Offensive weapons are also available; craft can use rockets, Multi-Missiles and mines to disable competitors. Players can use an auto-pilot power-up to safely coast through difficult turns.〔 The default game mode awards medals to the top three finishing hovercraft. Each contestant must reach checkpoints on the course within a certain amount of time, or be ejected from the race. Winning consecutive gold medals unlocks New Tracks and Team.〔 ''Wipeout 3'' features several other game modes, including challenges to complete courses in a set time.〔 In the "Eliminator" mode, players gain points for destroying competitors and finishing laps. The "Tournament" mode has players compete on several tracks, with points being awarded on race placement. Players can engage in two-player racing via a split-screen option.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Wipeout 3」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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