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Wave Race 64 (Nintendo 64, 1996) - Japanese Version
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- Buy It NowWave Race 64 (Nintendo 64, 1996) - Japanese Version Cartridge only
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The history behind Wave Race 64 is a little strange. The game originally debuted on videotape at the annual Shoshinkai show in Japan in November 1995. The version shown at the show featured boats and not jet skis -- somewhat like F-Zero on water. <br><br>The boats had retractable "wings," races took place along rivers, and there were huge jumps in the game. Well, at the annual E3 show in May 1996, Nintendo had a surprise for us: The game now had jet skis and took place in the open ocean, which caused quite a stir among the gaming population.<br><br>So Wave Race 64 is a 3D racing game featuring jet skis. The action takes place from a behind-the-jet-ski view. The game features random wave effects that are calculated in real-time. And the waves actually affect the gameplay rather than just serving as eye-candy.<br><br>Hydro action comes in four options: Championship, which pits one player against three computer riders across a racing circuit; Time Attack, which lets you race solo for the best possible time; Score Attack, which gives you the opportunity to pull off stunts for points; and Two-Player VS, which is a one-on-one battle for supremacy.<br><br>The Japanese and American versions do differ in one noticeable area. Obviously, nearly all the text is in Japanese. But, interestingly, the announcer speaks English even in the Japanese version (the training course, Dolphin Park, being the exception). The announcer did change a little, with the addition and removal of some phrases, from the Japanese to the American version, however. Additionally, there are a few outside vendor advertisements in the Japanese version that have been removed in the American version.Product Identifiers
PublisherNintendo
eBay Product ID (ePID)214758173
Product Key Features
RatingE-Everyone
GenreRacing
PlatformNintendo 64
Game NameWave Race 64, Wave Race 64: Kawasaki Jet Ski
Additional Product Features
Release Year1996
Number of Players1-2
Country/Region of ManufactureJapan
Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick
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- 20 Apr, 2020
Highly Recommend
I brought many games here when I lived in RVA. Very pleased I can still support the store even tho I no longer live in the area. The game was shipped quickly and very well packaged (cartridge only). I already tested it out and it runs great.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Nov, 2020
Riding with dolphins
This game brought me back to when I was a little girl! Best game ever.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Aug, 2020
Wave Race
Great game. One of my all time favorites.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Aug, 2020
Wave Race still A Classic!!!
Wave Race is still a classic N64 title after 20+ years!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Aug, 2021
Great purchase!
Came as described and works perfectly!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jul, 2021
Didn’t receive
Did not receive what was advertisedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
