Wave Rally
Wave Rally | |
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Racing | |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Wave Rally, also known as Jet Ski Riders, is a 2001
Gameplay
The game provides players with both a Jet Ski and runabout on which to race. Five modes of play are offered: Arcade, Championship, Time Trial, Multiplayer, and Freestyle. The Championship mode awards points based on the player's final position in each race. The objective is to be the rider with the most points at the end of the season. The Arcade mode forces the player to reach checkpoints within a given time limit in order to continue with the race. The freestyle arena requires the player to perform various tricks with the aid of waves and ramps scattered around the open area. Tricks are performed using button and directional pad combinations and are judged according to composition, appeal and technical merit, among others.
Dynamic waves which vary in frequency and height can help or hinder the progress during the race. Races take place during different times of the day and in variable weather conditions. A cast of eight selectable characters, consisting of female and male riders, makes up the field for each race. Races take place in a variety of real world locations, such as the Maldives, New Zealand, Florida, and Venice. The official Kawasaki and Jet Pilot licenses allow for official watercraft and wetsuits. A two-player split-screen mode is also included.[3]
Soundtrack
The Western release of the game had a soundtrack provided by Moving Shadow record label, featuring music from
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 62 out of 100[5] |
Publication | Score |
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Famitsu | 28 out of 40[6] |
Game Informer | 4 out of 10[7] |
GamePro | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
GameRevolution | D+[9] |
GameSpot | 6.3 out of 10[10] |
GameSpy | 74%[11] |
GameZone | 5.9 out of 10[12] |
IGN | 7.1 out of 10[13] |
Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
PlayStation: The Official Magazine | 5 out of 10[15] |
Wave Rally received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[5] In Japan, where the game was ported for release on January 31, 2002, Famitsu gave it a score of 28 out of 40.[6]
References
- ^ "GameSpot: PlayStation2 News: Eidos ships Wave Rally". 2001-11-28. Archived from the original on 2001-11-28. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- ^ "Wave Rally - Xbox". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 19, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- All Media Network. Archived from the originalon November 15, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ HQ, Moving Shadow (2001-11-01). "Exclusive Soundtrack Deal For Eidos 'Jet Ski Riders'". movingshadow.com. Archived from the original on 2022-06-30. Retrieved 2022-05-24.
- ^ CBS Interactive. Archivedfrom the original on March 31, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2011.
- ^ a b "ウェーブラリー [PS2]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ "Wave Rally". Game Informer. No. 106. FuncoLand. February 2002. p. 84.
- ^ The D-Pad Destroyer (January 11, 2002). "Wave Rally Review for PS2 on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 9, 2005. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ Game Revolution. Archivedfrom the original on September 12, 2015. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
- ^ Varanini, Giancarlo (December 10, 2001). "Wave Rally Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 23, 2019. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ Tsotsos, Alex (March 10, 2002). "Wave Rally". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on February 8, 2005. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ Bedigian, Louis (December 20, 2001). "Wave Rally Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on September 28, 2008. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ a b Smith, David (November 27, 2001). "Wave Rally". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 19, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ a b "Wave Rally". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Ziff Davis. February 2002. p. 114.
- ^ "Review: Wave Rally". PSM. Future US. February 2002. p. 40.