World Driver Championship

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: May 31, 1999
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Nintendorks
    80
    WDC is able to bridge the chasm between the two ends of the racing genre, arcade and sim. That, my friends, is no small accomplishment.
  2. Nintendojo
    90
    If you're looking to hop into an intense racing experience without the hinderances of setting the vehicle up or dealing with super accurate damage than this game is for you.
  3. Electric Playground
    90
    The system has its fair share of racing titles to be sure, but most of those games feature balloon-headed cartoon drivers or vehicles that jump over city buildings. What a breath of fresh air then, to be able to play a game on the Nintendo 64 that is at once stunning to behold and completely satisfying in its realism.
  5. IGN
    88
    World Driver is a welcome distraction in a genre overpopulated with stale paint-by-numbers racers. This is definitely not the right game for people with short attention spans -- but a well-crafted title for car fans and gamers looking for a long-lasting gameplay experience.
  6. Game Critics
    85
    WDC is the 'Tetris' of driving games. Instead of bombarding the senses with helicopters, exaggerated sunsets, and flying jumps, everything in WDC feels decisively low-key and ultimately adds to the Zen-like quality.
  7. TotalGames.net
    79
    Although World Driver Championship is technically superb and looks gorgeous, it''s arcadey where it should be realistic and vice versa. The end result is that it's just not thrilling enough.
  8. Games Domain
    90
    This is something that shouldn't be passed up by anyone. If you are impatient with videogames or don't like GT style racing games, I suggest you at least give it a rent. Play a few hours and unlock a few cars, you'll be hooked and will love every second of it.
  9. GamePro
    80
    If you can forgive World Driver Championship's speed problems, you'll find a deep, addictive racing experience. It's not nearly as polished as the PlayStation's racing gem, Gran Turismo, but it's as close as N64 owners can get without buying a PlayStation.
  10. All Game Guide
    80
    With the two Ps, patience and practice, World Driver Championship becomes an engrossing gameplay experience unlike any other on the system. Realistic driving simulations are a world unto their own. You'll start to see white lines in your sleep.
  11. Game Revolution
    83
    Although WDC is lacking a few important elements of a true racing sim, it still holds its own in the genre quite well. However, for hardcore sim fans, playing this game is kinda like watching a stripper; it's fun as hell while it lasts, but you're left yearning for much more, and chances are you'll look elsewhere to get it.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best N64 Game of 1999
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#12 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1999
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#12 Most Shared N64 Game of 1999

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 14, 2023
    7
    Another solidly put together racing game that's slightly lacking in thrills but technically one of the better ones on the N64.
  2. FoxFelps
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    um dos jogos de corrida mais subestimados de todos, e sendo um dos melhores que ja joguei, conteudo de sobra, graficos maravilhosos (TOP 3 deum dos jogos de corrida mais subestimados de todos, e sendo um dos melhores que ja joguei, conteudo de sobra, graficos maravilhosos (TOP 3 de Jogos de N64), jogabilidade Otima, Cenarios maravilhosos e variados (destaque para Las Vegas Track B a mais bela do jogo), somente as musicas do jogo que são um pouco repetitivas, mas fora isso é um Jogão, sem sobra de duvidas um dos melhores jogos de corrida simuladores que joguei.… Full Review »
  3. joaopontesvaz
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Graphics: 9.5 Sound: 7.8 Gameplay: 8.6 Fun/Story: 8.2

    N64 lack of decent racing games was the only negative aspect of this system. With    Graphics: 9.5 Sound: 7.8 Gameplay: 8.6 Fun/Story: 8.2

    N64 lack of decent racing games was the only negative aspect of this system. With good and solid graphics and a semi-realism gameplay, WDC was a great release for N64 fans. Apart the sound the game is very good.    … Full Review »
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