Parents' Guide to

Wipeout 2

By Christy Matte, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Pratfall game based on TV show has some control challenges.

Game Nintendo DS , Nintendo Wii , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360 2011
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this game.

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Based on 2 parent reviews

Oddball20
Oddball20 Adult
January 25, 2020
age 12+

I LOVE IT!

I personally love this game. It is extremely fun and is based off of the original show Wipeout! I watched that show ALL THE TIME when I was growing up. I recommend to all gamers that like challenges. — What’s in the game? Violence - Characters are punched, knocked down, pelted with snowballs and muck, and more, all in the name of the game. Every fall, hit, and slide is captured and replayed in slow motion. Minor Language - Commentators make jokes about things like "Big Balls," which is one of the obstacles in the game. The commentators are irreverent and in-your-face with their snarky comments.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
TheFitzs3
TheFitzs3 Adult
April 30, 2012
age 7+

YOU BETTER TRY THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I ABSOLUTLY LOVE THIS GAME! You get to find coins and the more you play a level you get the next one. It persuades kids (like me) to work harder on a level.

This title has:

Great role models
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What’s It About?

WIPEOUT 2 is a game show where contestants attempt to get the fastest time through a series of summer and winter obstacle courses. Each course includes several rounds of play, most of which involve running from one end of the track to the other without being knocked into the water, mud, \"snow,\" or other messy substance. An elimination round requires a player to stay on a platform for as long as possible without being knocked off. Players get penalties for being knocked off, but can gain bonus time for collecting gold and silver rings. The player with the lowest overall time at the end of the entire game wins. Replays and commentary from the hosts are designed to exaggerate punches, falls, and other mistakes. Some of the obstacles include swinging on a rope, dodging punching gloves, jumping on trampolines and moving platforms, avoiding a large swinging bat, and walking on a rotating pole.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (3 ):

WIPEOUT 2 will likely appeal to those who think it's hilarious when someone trips, falls off a bike, or walks into a wall. The learning curve for using the controls is high and may be frustrating for some kids, but as the "fun" of the game is in falling off, this could be less pronounced than other games. The ability to skip an obstacle and take on a time penalty is also a bonus for kids who are more focused on finishing than finishing first. There are eight courses to play, but they start to feel repetitive after a while; and unlocking new avatars isn't all that compelling. However, the game encourages kids to get up a move in time with what is happening on the screen. It will really come down to whether or not you find it entertaining to see someone punched off a platform.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about stunt-orientated play. What is safe? What isn't? How are the contestants in the show protected? What is safe behavior around the house?

  • Families can also talk about laughing at/making fun of other people. What makes the show so funny? Would it be as funny if you saw someone fall like that in real life? Why or why not? How would you feel about being on the show? How would you feel if you fell or hurt yourself in real life?

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