Hydro Thunder

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#8 of 25

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Score

4.3

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The facts

Each one read from Hydro Thunder's own pages, with the date it was checked.

Arcade controls: The arcade cabinet uses a boost button, throttle lever and steering wheel, with high, low and pilot views.checked 14 Nov 2026
Arcade tracks and boats: The arcade game offers 13 boats and 11 tracks, with boost powerups available during races.checked 14 Nov 2026
Boost mechanic: Players can use boost fuel to increase boat speed and knock other boats into the air.checked 14 Nov 2026
Current Atari support scope: Atari says it cannot actively support all legacy games and does not currently support retro systems such as the 2600, 5800 and 7200.checked 14 Nov 2026
Developer and publisher: Hydro Thunder was developed and published by Midway Games.checked 14 Nov 2026
Dreamcast release: A Sega Dreamcast version launched later in 1999.checked 14 Nov 2026
Game type: Hydro Thunder is an arcade inshore powerboat racing video game.checked 14 Nov 2026
Multiplayer: The N64 manual provides one-player and 2–4-player game options.checked 14 Nov 2026
Original release: The game was originally released by Midway Games in February 1999.checked 14 Nov 2026

Atari company: Atari states that it was founded in 1972 and operates across video games, consumer hardware and licensing.checked 14 Nov 2026

Platforms: Listed platforms include arcade, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, PlayStation and Windows.checked 14 Nov 2026