The second instalment of the series, "Wipeout 2097", was released to critical acclaim. Reviewers unanimously commended its innovation, graphics, and unique blend of techno music. IGN ranked it as the 13th best PlayStation game of all time in 2002, and "" named it as the fifth best in 1997. In addition, "Wipeout 2097" also ranks as the fourth best PlayStation game of all time at GameRankings. "Wipeout 64" received generally positive reviews, with some critics asserting that it was a superior game to "F-Zero X" in regards to graphics, atmosphere, and track design, though others noted that it did not reach the standards of its predecessor, "Wipeout 2097".