Wave Race 64 (1996) · Curator Co.

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 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!

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Platforms: Nintendo 64, Wii U
Developer: Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
Publisher: Nintendo, Playtronic, iQue
Released: September 27, 1996
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Perspective: First person, Third person
Time to beat: 1 h rushed · 5 h main story

IGDB rating 7.3/10 from 91 ratings.

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