Wipeout Fusion (stylized as WipEout FuSion) is a 2002 racing video game developed by Studio Liverpool and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. The fifth instalment in the Wipeout series, following Wipeout 3 (1999), it was the first as well as the only original Wipeout title for PlayStation 2, with a port of Wipeout Pulse in 2009 being the only other Wipeout released on the platform. The game takes place in 2160 and revolves around players competing in the F9000 anti-gravity racing league. Wipeout Fusion received positive reviews upon release, with particular praise being directed at its techno soundtrack, but its graphics and track design received mixed responses from critics.
Gameplay
thumb|left|250px|Clockwise from top left, the interface displays the player's current position, number of laps, [[speedometer, shield strength, and lap time.]]
Wipeout Fusion is a racing game which is set in 2160 and revolves around players competing in the F9000 anti-gravity racing league. Players control anti-gravity ships owned by large racing corporations (collectively referred to as "teams"). Overall, the game contains 45 race tracks, 32 ship models, and 26 weapons.). After the success of Wipeout 2097, the studio wanted to aim their next game at an "older, savvier crowd".
Reception
Wipeout Fusion received generally favorable reviews upon release. It holds an average score of 83 percent from Metacritic based on aggregate of 21 reviews.