History YMMV / Wipeout

* DemonicSpiders: The AI crafts can be this [[DifficultySpike depending on difficulty]]. Even if they use the [[AdvancingWallOfDooM Quake]], [[HomingProjectile Missile]] or even Rocket items.

-> '''[-RACE COMPLETE-]'''

** [[TheIdealist Auricom]] also count as this during the F9000 League (''Fusion''), as they're mocked by [[AxCrazy Xios]] and were the remaining team to defend Belmondo's philosophy right after AG-System's downfall.

** The backstory for ''Icaras'' for ''Wipeout 3'' will surely make you feel bad for them. Might overlap with JerkassWoobie if you take in count that they were created as a publicity stunt and their {{scrub}}bish attitude during the championship.

* WhatDoYouMeanItWasntMadeOnDrugs: Zone mode. Especially the Zone-exclusive tracks in ''Pure'' and ''HD''.

* CultClassic: Altough the series is remembered for the amazing gameplay, visuals, and music, the series hasn't really caught on in the mainstream, but it maintains a '''very''' devoted cult following. This proves why there are some fan-made games in development: to fill the void that the series left after ''2048''.

** The PC a port of the first game loses the light effects, which wouldn't be so terrible if they weren't what made it such a graphically awesome title in '95. It also acquired a peculiar kind of flickering track bug. Lastly, the opening cinematic had a random probability of locking up certain [=PCs=] while playing...

** The PC a port of the first game loses the light effects, which wouldn't be so terrible if they weren't what made it such a graphically awesome title in '95. It also acquired a peculiar kind of flickering track bug. Lastly, the opening cinematic had a random probability of locking up certain PCs while playing...

* {{Sequelitis}}: While it may be [[SoOkayItsAverage a little bit well recieved]] ''Wipeout Fusion'' was criticized for being [[VideoGame/StarWarsEpisodeIRacer Pod Racer-ish]], having different graphics compared to ''[=Wip3out=]'' and [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks the gameplay was vastly different]], placing an emphasis on its needlessly over-complicated weapons system compared to other titles. The track design was also derided by critics and fans alike.

* ContestedSequel: ''Fusion'', despite being poorly-received, still has its defenders.

* DorkAge: The series has entered one with ''Fusion'', but ended it with ''Pure''.

** [[TheIdealist Auricom]] also count as this during the F9000 League (''Fusion''), as they're mocked by [[AxCrazy Xios]] and were the remaining team to defend Belmondo's philosophy right after AG-System's downfall.
* UncannyValley:
** The pilot models from ''VideoGame/WipEout Fusion'' may look decent, with the exception of Xala Wollf, which she looks like a vampire rather than an actual human being, despite she's likely a strong follower of the goth lifestyle.
** Both of the female announcers from ''Fusion'' and ''HD'' (including the Qirex announcer from 2048) may count as this, which they [[CreepyMonotone rarely show any emotion]].

* {{Sequelitis}}: While it may be [[SoOkayItsAverage a little bit well recieved]] ''Wipeout Fusion'' was criticized for being [[VideoGame/StarWarsEpisodeIRacer Pod Racer-ish]], having different graphics compared to ''[=Wip3out=]'' and [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks the gameplay was vastly different]]. The track design was also derided by critics and fans alike.

* DifficultButAwesome: [[TheMovie The Racing Game]]. Aside from airbrake control, it's mostly smooth sailing, but in order to compete at the highest level, you have to know every nook and cranny of every track like the back of your hand, such as where to use Turbos and where to barrel roll (including barrel roll spots on seemingly ''flat surfaces'' accessible only by side-shifting or nose pitching!) for example.
** Firing the Quake Disruptor ''backwards'' by coming to a full stop and turning your ship to look at racers behind you. It's quite shocking to be on the receiving end, especially if you don't know this is even possible. Some games (such as ''Fusion'' and HD Fury's Eliminator events) make this much easier to do, but by other means that can still make it difficult to race effectively (like using the rear view in Fusion).
** Using high jumps to cut across (and in some cases with earlier installments, clipping through) specific parts of the track where the wuss wagon will not immediately pick you up for flying out of bounds. The technique itself is hard enough to use, made harder by having to know precisely where on the track it can be used at all.
** HD has pitch control, which can determine how closely a ship can hug the track (which is vital to keeping at a high speed) or if a jump delivers enough height to barrel roll. Like jump shortcuts, effective control of the craft's pitch is made even harder by the fact that a pilot needs to know precisely when to pitch the nose up or down at a specific spot on the track in order to take full advantage of the technique.
** The [[spoiler:FEISAR Prototype]] in ''2048'' will test how well you can keep to your racing line and pass over speed-pads.

** While the PlayStation 2 port of ''Pulse'' may look visually better than the PSP version, it suffers from a [[GameBreakingBug nasty glitch]] which corrupts your memory card data beyond repair. Even turning the autosave off doesn't prevent the said glitch as well! If you really want to play the game, stick to the PSP version instead.

* FanSequel: Due to the game carving its own unique niche in the racing genre, some fans have taken it upon themselves to make games like ''VideoGame/{{wipEout}}'' when a game hasn't been released recently. The most prominent of these fan games is ''[=SlipStream GX=]'', which is supposed to tell the story of what happened between ''Fusion'' and ''Pure'' with the SerialNumbersFiledOff. Also, we have ''VideoGame/BallisticNG'', which is mostly inspired by the older ''VideoGame/{{WipEout}}'' games, complete with the UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Workshop and a custom music player (which it means you can play your favorite ''VideoGame/WipEout'' soundtrack while playing).

* TheWoobie: The back story for ''Icaras'' for ''Wipeout 3'' will surely make you feel bad for them. Might overlap with JerkassWoobie if you take in count that they were created as a publicity stunt and their {{scrub}}bish attitude during the championship.

* UncannyValley: The pilot models from ''VideoGame/WipEout Fusion'' may look decent, with the exception of Xala Wollf, which she looks like a vampire rather than an actual human being, despite she's likely a strong follower of the goth lifestyle.

* MemeticMutation: ''[=WipEout=]'' predicted Brexit.[[note]]Before the events of ''Pure'', the United Kingdom splintered from FEISAR to resurrect Icaras. Come 2016, with the UK holding a referendum on whether they should stay in the European Union or not, with the "leave the EU" side narrowly winning.[[/note]]

* SugarWiki/MostWonderfulSound: "CONTENDER ELIMINATED." Unless it's happening to ''you,'' that is.

* PortingDisaster: The PC port of ''Wipeout XL/2097'' lacks a speed limiter, causing the game to run out of control on top of the line back in '97, never mind today (this can be fixed with a CPU-killer program, but then you will find out the hard way that Windows Vista/7 require a lot more CPU to run properly than the game!). The game also has a different soundtrack ([[ScrewedByTheLawyers Possibly due to licensing problems]]) that's nowhere near as good as the original's.

* ScrappyMechanic: The rescue droids from the original to [[VideoGame/WipEout Wip3out]] were loathed for taking precious time when the players accidentally fall off the track. As a result: Since ''Fusion'', you will instantly respawn on the track, despite this time, the rescue droid only appears when [[CriticalExistenceFailure your craft is destroyed]] and save the PlayerCharacter.

* {{Sequelitis}}: While it may be [[SoOkayItsAverage a little bit well recieved]] ''Wipeout Fusion'' was criticized for being [[VideoGame/StarWarsEpisodeIRacer Pod Racer-ish]], having different graphics compared to ''Wip3out'' and [[TheyChangedItNowItSucks the gameplay was vastly different]]. The track design was also derided by critics and fans alike.

* FriendlyFandoms: Back in the days there used to be a ''major'' FandomRivalry with ''VideoGame/FZero'', but as time went on the two fanbases began overlapping. It further helps the fact that both series are currently laying dormant.
* SugarWiki/FunnyMoments: Icaras originally dissolved after ''wip3out'' due to the death of its eccentric owner, Burnston Burns. How did he die? [[CrossesTheLineTwice He accidentally swallowed a balloon at a children's party!]]

* GameBreaker: Each game had one from ''2097'' onwards. The ''Piranha'' ship in ''2097'', the ''Assegai'' in ''3'', yet again the ''Piranha'' in ''Fusion'', the ''Triakis'' in ''Pure'', again the ''Assegai'' in ''Pulse'', the ''Goteki 45'' and ''FEISAR Fury'' in ''HD'' and the ''AG-Systems Speed'' in ''2048''.

* GoodBadBugs: Triakis's cornering deceleration rate in ''Pure'' is bugged, making it quite agile for a heavy craft. ''Pulse'' factored this bug (and its fixing) into the lore by noting that Triakis had installed an illegal reverse-inertia deceleration system on their FX300 craft.

* MeaningfulName: Hi-Fumi in ''Wipeout 3''; it's Japanese for '1,2,3'.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeArt: One of the reasons why the series is much loved is the [[RuleOfCool cool stylized art]] and solid visual design. The first three games [[DesignStudentsOrgasm stand out in this department]], courtesy of The Designers Republic. Their return as artists in ''VideoGame/FormulaFusion'' is the reason why many a Wipeout fan got extremely hyped for its release.
* BrokenBase: The fandom doesn't talk about it much given the direction this series has taken, but there's a divide between those who prefer slower, more difficult handling of 3 first installments and those who prefer more fluid and faster pace from ''Pure'' onward. Then there's ''Fusion''...
* ContestedSequel: ''Fusion'', despite being poorly-recieved, still has its defenders.

** Firing the Quake Disruptor ''backwards'' by coming to a full stop and turning your ship to look at racers behind you. It's quite shocking to be on the receiving end, especially if you don't know this is even possible. Some games (such as Fusion and HD Fury's Eliminator events) make this much easier to do, but by other means that can still make it difficult to race effectively (like using the rear view in Fusion).

* EnsembleDarkhorse: ''[[GloriousMotherRussia Qirex]]'' is the most popular team in the series, rivaling ''[[MultinationalTeam FEISAR]]'' and ''[[JapanTakesOverTheWorld AG-Systems.]]''

* FanSequel: Due to the game carving its own unique niche in the racing genre, some fans have taken it upon themselves to make games like VideoGame/{{wipEout}} when a game hasn't been released recently. The most prominent of these fan games is [=SlipStream GX=], which is supposed to tell the story of what happened between ''Fusion'' and ''Pure'' with the SerialNumbersFiledOff. Also, we have VideoGame/BallisticNG, which is mostly inspired by the older VideoGame/{{WipEout}} games, complete with the Steam Workshop and a custom music player (which it means you can play your favorite VideoGame/WipEout soundtrack while playing).

*** Fortunately, [[NightmareRetardant the creepiness gets sucked out]] if you watched the ''2097'' review by WebVideo/{{Caddicarus}}, though:
--->'''Caddicarus''': Oh! And the promotional purposes for the original VideoGame/WipEout made the game to be a "[[BlatantLies Class-A Drug]]" by calling it "a dangerous game" and showing two people with bleeding nostrils in a dark room- (Robot voice) '''[[{{Narm}} NIGHTMARES]]'''!!!

* ButThouMust: Downplayed on tracks throughout the series where there is a split, with one route being longer but easier than the other; while there is nothing in theory stopping you using the easy route, in practice on harder difficulties you'll never keep up with the competition, forcing you to take the hard route. Silverstream is a notorious offender.

* DarthWiki/MostAnnoyingSound: "[[CollisionDamage Donk]]!"
** Dear god, the announcer also counts as this in a nutshell as the latter WON'T SHUT UP until you finish the race!
*** "[[CriticalAnnoyance WARNING]]!"/"MISSILE!"/"[[CriticalAnnoyance ENERGY CRITICAL]]!"/"[[OhCrap QUAKE]]!"/"[[GameOver PLAYER ELIMINATED]]!"
*** Taken UpToEleven in ''Fusion'' (and ''Pulse''). If your shield energy is lower than 5%, the craft will start beeping until you reach the pit-stop or [[CriticalExistenceFailure else]]...