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. Cinescape
    100
    Its great controls, super-realistic physics and astounding graphics will leave you searching for a towel.
  2. IGN
    92
    Its airtight control, breathtaking weather effects, and stunning wave complexity combine for an irresistible racing experience.
  3. GameCube Europe
    92
    It’s a great laugh in 4-player and the 1-player Championship mode is well tough to beat.
  5. TotalGames.net
    90
    Not only is it the most beautiful racing game we’ve seen since SEGA’s "Ferrari F355 Challenge," but it’s also more playable—amazingly—than "WaveRace 64."
  6. GameSpot
    85
    While not perfect, Wave Race: Blue Storm is the most accurate video game representation of water-based racing ever to be released.
  7. GameShark
    85
    The Game Cube controller, while receiving some criticism when it was first announced, provides perfect button usage with WR.
  8. Game Informer
    85
    The levels are eerily familiar to the Nintendo 64 game. [Nov 2001, p.116]
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  9. Nintendojo
    80
    This game hit its peak on the N64, and while NST has done a great job at polishing and cleaning it so that it’s super tidy and sharp, it really doesn’t revolutionize the original title.
  10. Cloudchaser
    80
    Without the dramatic weather effects, this game would be teetering on slightly above average status.
  11. GameSpy
    80
    It's not earth-shaking entertainment, but you'll have a damn good time.
  12. Hot Games
    80
    A poorly controlled game with hard-to-perform tricks can’t quite destroy one of the best looking water racers ever made.
  13. GamePro
    80
    A great game...But if you're looking for the best jet-skiing game this fall, keep an eye out for "Splashdown" for the PS2...it has the potential to smoke Blue Storm.
  14. G4 TV
    80
    if you're willing to take the time to get over the initial awkwardness of steering, you're in for one of the freshest and most rewarding water racing experiences since the original "Wave Race."
  15. Next Generation Magazine
    80
    An undeniable blast to play..., [but] most of the tracks are just higher-poly versions of those in "Wave Race 64," and while they’ve been tweaked with new details and shortcuts, it still feels like a rehash. [Dec 2001, p.83]
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  16. Electric Playground
    75
    Depending on your gaming tastes and how much you played Wave Race 64, you will either love this game or think it is nothing more than a technology demo that showcases the graphical prowess of the GameCube and offers nothing that gamers haven't played before.

Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best GameCube Game of 2001
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#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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