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1995 PlayStation

A blisteringly fast anti-gravity racer on the original PlayStation, where you blast through futuristic tracks using weapons and power-ups. Its pounding techno soundtrack and slick league design defined an era.

What defines Wipeout:

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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Wipeout XL

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1996 PCPlayStation

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Gameplay comes before story

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Blazing Star

Challenging difficulty

A classic Neo Geo horizontal space shooter with prerendered pseudo-3D sprites and fast arcade pacing. As the sequel to Pulstar, it delivers tough boss fights, tight dodging and charged weapon mechanics.

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