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Hydro Thunder

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Arcade-style speedboat racing with unlockable boats and increasingly difficult tracks.

The briefing

About this game

Hydro Thunder is an arcade-style racing game centered on high-speed boat competition. Players can race alone or compete against another player, choosing from available boats and tracks.

The game begins with three boats and three tracks. Finishing in the top three on each initial track unlocks additional boats and tracks, while later tracks require progressively stronger results to access. Each boat differs in areas such as speed, control, and stability.

There are no championship or time-trial modes, and no selectable difficulty settings. Instead, difficulty rises through progression: the first three tracks are easy, the next three are medium, and the final three are hard.

Game Details

  • Release date: September 8, 1999
  • Genres: Racing, Sport
  • Developer credits: Blue Shift, Eurocom, Midway
  • Publisher: Midway