From the outset you'll notice the variety of modes available, including arcade, anti-gravity league and challenge. More modes can be unlocked as you progress through the game using one of the four selectable teams, which feature old team favourites Auricom and Feisar, each of which have different advantages and deficiencies with their racing craft. Winning medals for coming first, second, or third in arcade mode will also unlock further tracks to race on, some being just mirrored versions of existing tracks whereas others are whole new enviroments. As you continue to win races you can also gather up money to upgrade your ship, such as improving speed or handling, in order to "fix" the weaknesses the craft had when you first selected it.

Wipeout fusion is certainly alot better looking than its predecessors, with highly detailed environments and impressive special effects throughout each track. We did notice that there was a lack of good anti-aliasing in some areas of the game, but considering the speed you'll be travelling at most of the time we seriously doubt you'll be nit-picking over any jagged edges that can be found lurking along the track. The game moves at a hectic pace and is incredibly smooth, and even with explosions, electrical effects and fire blasting around you we never once spotted any noticeable slowdown.