Wave Race: Blue Storm

 GameCube
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. netjak
    71
    As much as I loved the game, I hated it. What could have been is just that... could have been. Is it recommended? No question about it.
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  2. Nintendo Power
    70
    More waterways would've been welcome, but the various weather conditions can change each course considerably and most areas feature multiple shortcuts. [Nov 2001, p.142]
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  3. All Game Guide
    70
    With stunning graphics and realistic waves, Blue Storm will quench a player's thirst for quick racing excitement but may leave those looking for added depth high and dry.
  5. Game Revolution
    67
    One disappointment here is the lame way that the tricks have been integrated...you never really need to do tricks. In fact, doing so often slows you down. You just don't get rewarded enough for pulling off the cool stuff.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    65
    I can’t get past the touchy, unforgiving control that plagues the game. [Dec 2001, p.254]
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  7. Gaming Age
    58
    The steering feel[s] somewhat awkward at first as well as stiff. This to me interrupts the smooth control design of the original game and complicates it for no other reason than to be complicated.

Awards & Rankings

10
#10 Best GameCube Game of 2001
6
#6 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2001
8
#8 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2001

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
  1. Hullspawn
    May 27, 2011
    10
    i just wanted to drop a quick review for this game cos i'm missing it sooooo much right now and i think next payday i'm gonna run off and grabi just wanted to drop a quick review for this game cos i'm missing it sooooo much right now and i think next payday i'm gonna run off and grab myself a gamecube and a copy of waverace and have a full nostalgasem because i genuinly think even with the quality of arcade racers available today that this is still one of my all time fav' racers and if you own a wii or a gamecube than its totally worth tracking down a copy but remember if its your first time playing blue storm try to stick with ricky cos he's the easiest character to learn the controles with :D… Full Review »
  2. GamecubeLover
    Jul 25, 2016
    9
    This game is super fun and the controls and gameplay is amazing. This game is nostalgic and entertaining as well as enjoyable. This game isThis game is super fun and the controls and gameplay is amazing. This game is nostalgic and entertaining as well as enjoyable. This game is great still.… Full Review »
  3. joaopontesvaz
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 8 Fun/Story: 8

    A very good launch game. Some tracks look really nice with amazing water reflections and    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 8 Fun/Story: 8

    A very good launch game. Some tracks look really nice with amazing water reflections and well designed. It was a good way so start on GameCube.    … Full Review »
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