WipEout Pulse Reviewed

[Dr. Angryman]

http://www.journaldugamer.com/index....ser-la-vitesse

Another day, another review, another 8/10. This time it's in French, so can anybody who is French possibly translate this for us? PLZ?

[tapioca]

Well, this review doesn't give any deep information about the game. The reviewer introduces himself as a wipeout fan but didn't even notice that the weapon absorb function initially came with Pure and not Pulse.
Just a few general info about the 4 speed classes, controls, weapons, electronic music, nice graphics and effects, online mode and custom music… But no word on Mag-Strips, enhanced Solo Mode, tracks, Skin Editor or even RaceBox.

Some good news from it, though:
shortened loading times
more agressive AI
no clipping


and then the reviewer's conclusion :
"no revolution, but a good evolution…" > 8/10

That's it for the non-french speaking.

[Rapier Racer]

Wait, is "Blackburn" what Paul says in the song? Or am I misunderstanding the reference?

Blackburn is a city in England.

[Frances_Penfold]

Right, but is the "4,000 holes" mention in Lance's post a reference to the Beattle's song, A Day in the Life?

Edit-- yes, it is!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn

I learn something new every day!

[Asayyeah]

http://www.serialgamer.com/direct-486685.html
French site again and 8.5
"one of the best psp game so far"

No real new infos tho.

[DjManiac21]

Hey guys! Long time no see!!!

I'm extra happy to know Pulse is near, I'll get my a** so kicked it will be fun

It's good to know though that I don't need to look around anymore for an internet connection - usb dongle - software - psp combination to play online!!!

Looking forward to meeting all of you guys, I'll drop some lines later to let you know a little bit about my "miss-adventures"

BTW, any solid word on a final release date 4 Pulse?

Laterz!

[Dr. Angryman]

http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/mag.dyn/Previews/4356.html

A little preview of Pulse. The most important piece of information is that they say they'll review it at its launch this month. Interesting.

[phl0w]

Eurogamer reviewed Pulse today!
Read it here.

Unfortunately they didn't mention the custom soundtracks and how the ships handle compared to Pure, or the rest of the lot for that matter. Still a good read, although nothing new for the diligent follower of WOZ.

[lunar]

So Halo3 gets 10 everywhere, for apparently perfecting the franchise gameplay and adding lots of extra fun features to enjoy. Wipeout games get marked down for doing the same. Well-written review, but the scoring sucks.

[stin]

Halo3 is actually **** compare to the rest of last two halos!, My son told me that, apart the word "****"

stevie

[Dr. Angryman]

Yeah, game reviews are biased everywhere. If it's Mario, only sharpening the gameplay and buffening up the graphics, then WHOOPEEE! If it's WipEout, doing the exact same thing, then WHERE THE F*CK IS THE EVOLUTION?!

....

I'm angry now....

[MarcoM]

Why man? You know you will enjoy it. Everyone will here

[Flashback Jack]

The way I look at it, reviews may be biased if they are completely favourable or unfavourable toward a game. Balanced reviews, on the other hand, are less likely to be regarded as such. If I were reading a review, I'd be more than a bit suspicious as to what motivates and influences a person's viewpoint if it took an absolute stance on a game. Every so often, I want to see what a person dislikes so that I'm left with a more fleshed-out perspective.

- F

[Dr. Angryman]

Yeah, basically most of the reviews about Pulse have said something on the lines of, "It's a great game, with new features, great graphics, and an awesome soundtrack. But it doesn't do anything that will change your life, so we just have to bump the score down because Pulse dissapointed us in that department."

[Chill]

It'll change the lives of those new to Wipeout becoming addicted to it...

[tapioca]

I just found 2 Pulse reviews on some belgian sites. There might be a few dutch speaking people here but as i don't understand it myself, i used Babelfish to translate the page… So don't worry too much if it sounds a little weird.

Here's the first one with a 88% rating : "stronger game modes" "stunningly fluid"
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...fnode%2f102116

and then a 87% :
http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...hp%3fid%3d1161

Well, it looks like Pulse deserves to be the new Wipeout… until HD maybe but we'll discuss it later i guess.
I can't wait to see how the customize options, downloadable content and online play will rise the pleasure !

[mdhay]

Blackburn is a city in England.

'Tis cause I live there, it's okay except from all of the drug-addicts, tax evaders and the like, especially Blackburn Rovers, they crap compared to Celtic(I'm honouring my heritage).

Scotland Rules!!!

/Tour of a complete 'hole

[Dr. Angryman]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=0

Spanish review of Pulse! 8/10, again.

[orgy]

still i don't understand why most of the reviewers play like they keep drinking coffee while piloting.

[BARTgai]

hmm, i like the track selection things with the little map, like on the website.

one question: Why does everyone who reviews this, know nothing of airbrakes?