Wave Race 64

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 95 Ratings

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  • Summary: Wave Race 64 is sure to provide some of the most exciting racing you've ever experienced. Feel the pounding and crashing of the waves as you accelerate into straight-aways, whip around the marker buoys and go airborne on the jump ramps. Don't race alone - challenge a friend! Take control inWave Race 64 is sure to provide some of the most exciting racing you've ever experienced. Feel the pounding and crashing of the waves as you accelerate into straight-aways, whip around the marker buoys and go airborne on the jump ramps. Don't race alone - challenge a friend! Take control in three different modes of play - Championship, Time Trials and Stunt Mode. Nine challenging courses set in exotic locales - race conditions change and the wave action responds to the way both you and your opponents race!… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Electric Playground
    100
    Without question the most unique and satisfying home racing videogame I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing. This is, as you're no doubt aware, no minuscule feat. To declare that a racer is as good or better than WipeOut XL, Sega Rally, The Need For Speed or Ridge Racer Revolution is usually a fool's practice. However, WR 64 and its incredible water worlds are in a class by itself.
  2. Hot Games
    100
    The constantly evolving waves and progressively harder CPU opponents mean that Wave Race 64 never stops from being challenging.
  3. IGN
    97
    Simply put, Wave Race 64 stands shoulder-to-shoulder with "Wipeout XL" and "Sega Rally" in the pantheon as one of the best racers ever...a piece of art.
  4. Games Domain
    90
    If you were left dry by Mario 64's lack of replay value, pick this one up and get wet in the realm of replay value, 'cause that is the only thing to explain why I'm playing this game 24-7.
  5. TotalGames.net
    90
    A dark horse of Grand National-winning quality. The stunning graphics, immaculate playability and entirely original handling make for a game like no other. As much as with "Mario 64," Wave Race 64 alone justifies the cost of the N64.
  6. Computer and Video Games
    90
    It's awesome to look at, a treat to play and as original a racer as youire ever going to see, and the two-player mode gives the game a totally fresh level of challenge. You'll take to it like a duck to water.
  7. Nintendorks
    60
    The replay value is where this game really suffers. You can only win the championship so many times before you die of boredom, and going through time trials and stunt mode offer no real thrill. 2-player mode is nice, but is still rather monotonous, going through the same courses time after time.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. eduinsane
    Mar 8, 2012
    10
    One of the bast game of Nintendo 64 , incredible when it was released, magnificent water effects and sound. Better than Wave Race Blue StormOne of the bast game of Nintendo 64 , incredible when it was released, magnificent water effects and sound. Better than Wave Race Blue Storm on the gamecube.… Expand
  2. Dancingonfloors
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    Well can you say anything bad about Wave Race? I played this game as a child and Its amazing how well its aged. They really dont make gamesWell can you say anything bad about Wave Race? I played this game as a child and Its amazing how well its aged. They really dont make games like this anymore.… Expand
  4. Nitecoder
    Jul 15, 2003
    10
    The best racer I've played. (Better than Wave Race Blue Storm on the gamecube). Lovely music.
  5. Uter
    May 23, 2003
    10
    The best watercraft game in existence. better than wave race blue storm, better than splashdown, and of course better than jet x2o.
  6. joaopontesvaz
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Graphics: 9.0 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 9.5 Fun/Story: 8.5

    Great racing game, with nice graphics (water effects very good), physics and    Graphics: 9.0 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 9.5 Fun/Story: 8.5

    Great racing game, with nice graphics (water effects very good), physics and gameplay. Fine multiplayer.    … Expand
  7. TheMaskedGamer
    Jul 21, 2018
    8
    Great gameplay, cool music, and graphics that have aged better than a lot of early N64 games, Wave Race 64 is a must have for any N64 fanatic.
  8. bestbloodyday
    May 22, 2012
    6
    The graphic was stunning by the moment standards, but that's all. Wave Race is more like a demo than a complete game. Almost no courses orThe graphic was stunning by the moment standards, but that's all. Wave Race is more like a demo than a complete game. Almost no courses or racers. There was only a few tricks. Very short game without much of a relevance.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best N64 Game of 1996
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#2 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1996
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#2 Most Shared N64 Game of 1996