Wave Race 64
March 5, 2008 - 10:03 pm - Posted by Sean R.
With its simple gameplay, beautiful scenery, and superb water effects, Wave Race 64 is one of the most appealing titles available for the Nintendo 64.
Its eight distinctive courses include a sunny beach, a serene lake, and an industrial port. There’s even a “sunset” course where you race on an ocean of orange Kool-Aid!
The choppiness of the water varies between courses, and hitting a large wave at the right angle can send you high in the air.
Wave Race’s foamy water and splashing sound effects are so realistic that you can almost smell of the salty water of the beach and the raw sewage of the port.
The controls are absolutely terrific, and I’m glad because serious skill is required to weave in and out of the colored buoys (miss too many and you’re disqualified).
It’s possible to perform tricks, but they seem a bit pointless really. The one-player championship mode is addictive as hell, and the two-player split screen also very nice.
The main problem with Wave Race 64 is its annoying announcer, who never has anything interesting to say, and will not shut up. Get used to hearing him shout the same words over and over: “Good!! Nice!! O-kay!! Okay!! Maximum Power!! Okay!!”
Despite having a full options menu, there’s no way to shut up that frickin’ idiot. Despite this unfortunate audio flaw, Wave Race is a fantastic water racer and a must-have for all serious Nintendo 64 fans.
Another N64 classic and still hold ups today. But yes, the announcer was annoying..!
Indeed. I played Wave Race 64 last night for a good hour or so. Do you still own the game yourself?