Hydro Thunder Review
The best boat-racing game to hit arcades has made its way to the Dreamcast - but what it hasn't done is brought anything new with it.
The best boat-racing game to hit arcades has made its way to the Dreamcast - but what it hasn't done is brought anything new with it.
Most of the details present in the Dreamcast version were sacrificed, replaced with only a few minor interface improvements.
Hydro Thunder's greatest asset was its incredible graphics, which just don't translate well onto the PlayStation.
Words cannot describe the sinking feeling in my gut when I first had the displeasure of playing Hydro Thunder on my home console for the very first time. I was extremely disappointed having first played the arcade versio... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulHydro Thunder was game originally released on the Arcades. But, for those like me who never played the arcade game, Hydro Thunder brings an excellent racing experience. And even if you have played the arcade game, the Dr... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulHydro Thunder is a boat racing game. While the game is fun it gets hard way too quickly and you will find yourself playing something else after a short while. Game design: The game's graphic is pretty amazing. There... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulBy far, one of the best modern racing games I've seen in the arcade. The controls are great, react naturally, and the wheel comes with it's own hard to control "realistic" rumble. This, mixed in with exciting t... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulThis game received a 5.6 from Gamespot, and I think that this is an OUTRAGE. Hydro Thunder is the greatest arcade game in existance, and while throwing it into the N64 lineup does give it alot more great competition, it ... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulThis game could have been so Good if they did something more than the Arcade Game!!! The graphic is marvelous and the Gameplay is also very good and easy to learn. The boat is funny to steer and response just right to yo... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulHydro Thunder is classic arcade game. It was a dream come true for gamers when it came out at home. Did it impress? No. Graphics: They aren't terrible, they could be a lot worse. You can see the pixels in the water, so... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulGameplay: Basically, this game is just your average racing game with boats but with an arcadey twist. There are 13 tracks to race on and all of them are exciting and fun filled. These tracks include Thunder Park, Lost Is... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpfulThe game that had everybody leaning their heads to the side and screaming, "Power-up over there, by the rocks!" It was fun as anything to fly along in the crystal blue water, dodging obstacles and leaping off ramps--or e... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpfulI spent endless days playing this game, and when I see an arcade with Hydro Thunder, I raid it. It was my favorite game at one point, but with Gamecube and the new consoles coming out, its graphics became obsolete. I wis... Read Full Review
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