Wave Race 64 is a jet-ski racing game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. Riders race personal watercraft through buoy-marked courses, weaving left of red buoys and right of yellow to keep speed, across conditions from calm lakes to rough seas. It is known for its dynamic, physics-driven water and supports two-player split-screen.
How To Play Wave Race 64
Control
Action
Control Stick
Steer the watercraft; lean forward/back to adjust balance and speed
A Button
Accelerate
B Button
Brake / reverse
Z Trigger
Sharp turn (carve)
C Buttons
Adjust the camera; perform stunts (stunt mode)
Start
Pause
About Wave Race 64
Release date
JP: September 27, 1996 · NA: November 5, 1996 · EU: September 8, 1997
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