Wipeout HD is an adrenaline-fueled racing game that drops players onto a futuristic circuit, where they must navigate treacherous tracks and compete against rival pilots. The story takes place on a distant planet, where the player's ship has crash-landed, and they must fight to survive in this hostile environment.
The gameplay revolves around high-speed racing, where players use the Move Controller to control their ships. The twist is that the controller allows for precise 3D motion controls, allowing players to drift, boost, and even do barrel rolls with ease. As players progress through the game, they'll encounter increasingly challenging tracks, power-ups, and rival pilots who will stop at nothing to take them down.