/vr/ - Retro Games

>>10770046
was great. Still one of my favourites

It's kino. Shame there's only 9 tracks. I play it at least a couple of times a year it only takes like 45 minutes to beat hard and mirror mode.

I wish it would get decompiled so we could get 60fps and a level editor

I owned wave race at launch.
It was ok, my reaction was that it was ok. I enjoyed it.

>>10770046
Music was incredibile, the racing was iperfun, the tricks, go underwater after a jump and water management (expecially in the storm track) added a lot of fun stuff. Also headbutting in 2p mode. The only thing that surpasses it is ssx.
But I was 10yo, so my glasses are super pink

>>10770046
>あなたのマシーンをえらんでください
Such a good game. Love the color palettes for the racers/watercraft, especially the alt colors. They truly evoke that late 90s feeling like few other things do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrY5l-LUhbw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyqbCDSB26U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktmf81iv5hc

>>10770046
it was too short, I wanted more

>>10770046
It was one of the first N64 games I owned along with Mario 64 and Gex. Always liked the music, atmosphere, and gameplay. Not that anybody cares, but there are actually two soundtracks, the original and the Player's Choice (the one I got) which replaces some of the guitars with synths and blah blah blah

Shouldn't you be out talking with your new friends anyway

>>10770226
Sorry anon I was born this way

Feels like a Sega AM2 arcade title on the n64

An excellent tech demo. It would be great if Nintendo made Wave Race 3 later in N64's lifespan to expand the game once more cartridge space would be viable. They did rerelease the game with rumble support in Japan after all.

>>10770046
the water and sunlight looked realy amazing back then. the controller felt perfect for this game. it was fun to play upon release. i still revisit it

>>10770046
Liked it back then, still like it.
Never managed to win the hardest cup or do the hardest tricks.

>>10770046
It knocked my socks off back then and I still like playing it every now and then. The intro and the overall presentation is top notch.

The music/overall atmosphere of the game almost feels utopian. It's just so nice.

>>10770046
As a kid it was my first N64 game and I was very surprised to find out it was a very good game, since like every other kid, what I wanted to play was SM64. I always liked that you can play the game just fine with one hand only by using the Z trigger to accelerate. Also the AI in the hardest difficulty is very satisfying to play against, not rubberbandy at all. I think the only thing you can hold against WR64 is the small number of courses, a course creator mod would be awesome. Finally, for me, its M. Jeter and Marine Fortress.

>>10770046
One of my favorite games for the console. The graphics looked fantastic, the music and environments are extra comfy and the gameplay is very fun. The way they recreated the waves was amazing for its time. A little too short, but racing games are very replayable and this one is no exception.

>>10770046
I saw it on display at Kmart alongside Sega Rally and Bubsy which happened to be on the ps1 at the time. While impressive since the whole idea of texture maped 3D at home was still amazing I felt the graphics were on a similar level to what the ps1 or Sega Saturn could do. I did stare at the system for 5 minutes trying to judge what was the best. I didn't really appreciate the wave physics as I assumed a whole bunch of these types of games would come out soon. Wave race was good but the first time I saw Ridge race and Tekken I literally couldn't believe graphics could be that good. For comparison on my pc at home I had a game called FX fighter.
At the time I totally was into the hype that most developers would just drop the ps1 and move onto the n64 and going forward that backing the ps1 was a dead horse. As for the gameplay I felt it was not particularly fast or exciting but decent though I appreciate it a lot more these days.

>>10770046
Gotta start a Wave Race 64 thread with its "Configuration" Theme song, bro. I know you were listening to it when you were making the thread, after all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk6xc9nwaFg

>>10770775
I love the SGI look early N64 games had.

>>10770787
Stonework soul.

It's a short but fun title. Also, graphically, it's ahead of many N64 games, despite being a launch title. ...And 1080 Snowboarding is a sequel, despite what you may think. The characters are related.

>>10770276
>tech demo
>>10770379
>like every other kid, what I wanted to play was SM64
>>10770449
>At the time I totally was into the hype that most developers would just drop the ps1 and move onto the n64 and going forward that backing the ps1 was a dead horse

Where do these retards come from?

>>10770046
Probably the best pure racing game of all time.

Always liked it, but this shit is too hard to me. I can only beat normal mode... barely. I even tried to learn it some time ago, with no luck. There's some finesse to sharp-turning, zigzagging and breaking tides that I can't grasp. Oh, well... Still have plenty of fun with the usual 6 tracks from normal mode though.

>>10771091
>Where do these retards come from?
From the same place as you, probably.

>>10770046
I was a toddler when it launched but owned it and played it as a kid in the early-mid 00s
Fun game but Star Wars Episode 1 Racer was always my favorite racing game

I played it on kiosks, it was the most amazing thing ever. I remember using the waves to jump over obstacles was so great because even though it looks great I really didn't expect the jet ski to react to individual crests and throughs of the waves like the real thing. They nailed the physics along the graphics, how rare is it for a game that looks so much better than everything else to also play so much better?

>>10771091
I mean, I like Wave Race, but one might say I'm quite retarded myself

>>10771812
Advice for hard mode: play with M.Jeter in case you aren't doing it yet.

Game is 10/10 perfection, all tracks are different and have their own vibe, you have mirror, you have infinite TT to get too at, tricks multiplayer, custom configurations, perfect control, perfect gameplay, 3D chrome letters, what else do you want? It's still unbeaten, no watercraft game is this good.

If you want to beat TT you need to master fat boy and learn how to custom the jet ski for top speed.

>>10770046
It was the most impressive game on the system.

I'm playing the Rumble edition english patched:

https://cdromance.org/n64-roms/wave-race-64-kawasaki-jet-ski-rumble-version-english-patched/

Imagine a remaster with graphics like these.

>>10771965
Thanks. I can only play with the first guy and the girl. Jeter, if I remember correctly, is the third one. I thought his turning was too sensitive, whereas the fat dude is hard to turn with. Maybe I'll try again as you suggested. Any tips for zigzagging or to avoid losing control to waves?

>>10772194
Miles Jeter is only useful in the ice track and the tunnel track Marine Fortress
, the rest Dave Mariner is the one to use. The track with the fog Drake Lake (Milky Lake) might be useful to use M. Jeter but I forgot on that one.

>>10770046
Hell yea I've been waiting for a Wave Race thread. First game I ever 100% completed as a kid. I've seen 1080p emulations on Project 64, and still looks good. Probably one of the best mesh wave designs as well. I didn't realize it when I was younger, but the game is pretty short as well, and it's nice to have a creative little world that doesn't require 100+ hours to play through. I'm genuinely glad I got to play it when it came out. Ended up giving away my cartridge to my friend's younger brother when they moved away, haven't played the game since. Maybe I'll do some emulation in the future and revisit this game after like 25+ years.
Dolphin Park was also one of the best parts of a game, and it's still nice to see games add on practice areas or special modes like that. Was mind blowing shit when I was younger.

>>10772194
Dave Mariner all the way. Turning becomes easier when you have downwards momentum. Make your turns when you dive. Hairpin turns won't be as tough once you figure that out.

>>10770379
>not rubberbandy at all
Hell yea, it was awesome. They probably couldn't rubberband anyways. Can you imagine a CPU player crashing and skipping off the water at 3x speed lmao.

>>10772191
Probably wait for the decompilation + render pack like SM64 got

>>10770046
Dude the commercials for that game when it came out were on fire. I didn't even like sports games and I went out and bought it. It was a great time.
Now when I play it. It reminds me of a time in America's past when we had busy Malls and high expectations for our Nation's economic future. I miss those times.

>>10772313
That to me would be a dream, it's my favorite game and it has memories along with it. I think even better models would be a big upgrade, the broken elbows geometry could use some more polygons.

Spent yesterday playing Wave Race 64 and Episode 1 Racer. Honestly I kinda feel like Episode 1 Racer is more technically impressive because of how huge the tracks are and the sheer volume of the art design. I dare say this is an under-discussed game on here. Wave Race 64 is great on a technical and challenging level, but it's kinda short. And dolphins are cool. Everyone knows Diddy Kong is the actual best racing game just to be clear.

>>10771812
Don't jump off the ramps. It's far slower. Literally just drive past them.

>>10770046
I remember the dolphin code being really cool back then, but apparently they removed it later revisions (for who knows why)?

Anyway, we actually got Blue Storm at launch, and both my brother and me think it's still really good, even though the Internet now tells me that that's a really controversial opinion

>>10772194
Jeter is a little tricky at first, but once you get used to his sensitive turning you can easily take the most complicated turns. I was also using Hayami and Stewart at first, because they're the rounded characters, but Jeter gave much better results in hard mode. Use the analog softly for the easiest turns and harder for the most complicated ones.

>>10772223
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>>10772619
>>10771965
>>10772903
Thanks for all your help, anons. I'll try it again tonight.

>>10770263
Funny you say that, because a very similar arcade version developed by Sega AM1 came out a month after.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUCSSVX67po
Considering the rivalry Sega and Nintendo had back then, probably wasn't a concidence.
>>10772657
Blue Storm isn't bad, but personally, I think it lacks the same easygoing vibe 64 had for something slightly inspired by extreme sports that were especially big back then. The hidden announcer might be one of the best secrets in videogame history
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNDOcyEGhoQ
Wish I knew how to rip sounds from Gamecube games, because he has some real good ones like
>Hey kid, if you ever need a friend, buy a dog
>No need to go on vacation, because you're always on an ego trip.
>You only have two imperfections, kid: everything you do, and everything you say.
>There's something I like about you. Give me a few years, I'll remember it.
>Don't feel worthless, you can always be used as a horrible example.
>The only you'll ever be the toast of the town is if you get a sunburn
>I don't know what I'd do without you, but it's fun to think about
>Something's falling quicker than your rank

>>10770046
Awesome racer. Awesome water physics the n64 is known for having an abundance of quality racing games.

>>10770046
Also check out hydro thunder N64.

Anither game which comes to mind is bloodwake. Xbox.

>>10773182
>Considering the rivalry Sega and Nintendo had back then, probably wasn't a concidence.
Wrong. It was a coincidence. There was no real rivalry. When Sega left the console business, Hiroshi Yamauchi (then Nintendo's president) was devastated and even mused financially helping the former. He shortly left the company, and Nintendo carried on by sheer will, because the mood was awful in Japan.