Wipeout

by Activision

Product Features

• 50+ insane obstacles from TV Favorites: Big Balls, Sucker Punch, The Sweeper and more
• Classic platform/scrolling gameplay
• Bone crunching ragdoll wipeouts with slow motion instant replays
• Competitive multi-player with up to 4 players split-screen. Hurl objects at opponents from the sideline when it's not your turn
• In-game commentator caricatures voiced by John Anderson, John Henson and Jill Wagner

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0039XVFF4
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches ; 7 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: June 22, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,050 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #20 in Video Games > Nintendo DS > Action

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo DS

Amazon.com Product Description

Based on the crowd-favorite ABC TV game show of the same name, Wipeout: The Game challenges fans to master speed, balance, and precision to overcome the world's largest obstacle course while enduring the hilarious wipeouts that invariably ensue. The game features more than 50 obstacle courses, a variety of playable characters, 4-player game support and in-game commentary voiced by John Anderson, John Henson and Jill Wagner. DS obstacle course action. View larger. Play the Show Get ready to experience the thrills and spills from the hit ABC TV show as you run, jump and climb on the most ridiculous obstacle courses ever created. Players will use speed, balance and precision timing to climb past the "Sucker Punch," run over the "Big Balls" and perform spectacular wipeouts. Prove you have what it takes to make it all the way through to the grand finale "Wipeout Zone," score the fastest time and earn the most Wipeout Points for your chance to be the champion. This game aims to bring the crazy Wipeout experience into the living room by creating a fun and challenging video game version that the whole family can enjoy. Key Game Features 50+ insane obstacles, including TV favorites: Big Balls, Sucker Punch, The Sweeper and more Classic platform/scrolling gameplay A variety of playable characters, each with differing skill levels Bone-crunching ragdoll wipeouts with slow-motion instant replays 4-player multiplayer -- you can even hurl objects at opponents from the sidelines when its not your turn In-game commentator caricatures voiced by John Anderson, John Henson and Jill Wagner Additional Screenshots: 50+ insane obstacles. View larger. A variety of characters. View larger. Commentator caricatures. View larger. Bone-crunching action. View larger.

Product Description

Features include:

•In-game commentator caricatures voiced by John Anderson, John Henson and Jill Wagner
•50+ insane obstacles, including TV favorites: Big Balls, Sucker Punch, The Sweeper and more
•A variety of playable characters, each with differing skill levels
•Bone-crunching ragdoll wipeouts with slow-motion instant replays
•Four-player multiplayer in which you can even hurl objects at opponents from the sidelines when its not your turn

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wipe Out the Game... A big, August 11, 2010

By 

designerflower (FLA, USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: WipeOut: The Game (Video Game)

I was torn between buying this game for my son's Nintendo DSi, or going with the Wii version. There was a slight price difference between the two when it first came out. To be honest, I had reservations about even buying this game in the first place. I had a hard time imagining how fun & interesting it could actually be. My kids absolutely love the show on television. My younger son begged for this game - it was at the top of his birthday wish list. Of course, we wound up getting it. I decided to go with the DS version so that he wouldn't tie up the Wii in the event he actually liked the game. I must admit, it has held his attention for a lot longer than I had anticipated! Even after three solid weeks of ownership, he keeps going back & playing it.

At age 9, he has successfully unlocked new players and managed to advance to a bunch of different levels. I was pleasantly surprised at how closely the format of the game resembles the actual show! Of course with the cartoonish looking characters, it makes this game truly appropriate for younger players. The way the obstacles change as you reach new levels really helps to hold (younger) player's attention. The ability to choose from multiple characters and change their outfits is just one more detail that makes the game fun for everyone. Of course, having the real voices of the television announcers also adds to its interest and realistic feel. I find myself peeking over my son's sholder and getting a chuckle when he "wipes out". Overall, this game gets 4 stars - simply because it's good family oriented fun. I don't have to worry about any of the content and it is easy enough for my 9 year old to play without getting discouraged.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good balance of ease and challenge, September 16, 2010

By 

N. B. Kennedy (Hopewell, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: WipeOut: The Game (Video Game)

My son wanted this game for his 12th birthday. He loves the show. I must say... he's either a very good player, or the obstacles are easier to navigate in the virtual world than in the real world. He skips along on rolling logs and crouches effortlessly under sweeper arms. Yet I hear enough groans and mutters of "Yes! Finally!" to know that he's finding the game challenging. Of course, he likes that the game uses the voices of the actual announcers and was excited when he "unlocked" them and made them contestants.

I would say, though, that I think the description of the DS game as a multi-player game is wrong. At least, my son says it's not multi-player. They must have used a generic description on Amazon for both the Wii and the DS versions.

I debated between this game and one based on the hit movie, Despicable Me: The Game: Minion Mayhem, but the reviews of that game were mixed, saying that it was too easy, somewhat boring and that the player can't control the minions, so they just wander around aimlessly until they meet their end. That didn't sound so fun, so I opted for this game. I'm glad I did.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wipeout, forever!, July 2, 2011

A Kid's Review

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: WipeOut: The Game (Video Game)

Wipeout. When you think of this word, you think of hiliarous fslls, funny tumbles, and, of course, BIG BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!! This game brings all of the fun of the hit TV show to the video game consle. The characters are HILARIOUS!!! Their are obstacles that you see in TV show! Their is Jon Henson, John Anderson, and Jill Wagner. What more do you want from a video game?

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