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''64'' was re-released in 2007 on the Wii's UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole service, and was later released on the Wii U in 2016. In August 2022, it was added to Nintendo Switch Online's library of Nintendo 64 games. To date, the series has lied dormant for over two decades. Ryota appears in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' as a spirit, and a disc of ''Blue Storm'' is a collectible treasure in ''VideoGame/Pikmin4'', which is the series' latest reference in any Nintendo game. The series also gets a passing mention in ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperMarioBrosMovie''.
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''64'' was re-released in 2007 on the Wii's UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole Platform/VirtualConsole service, and was later released on the Wii U in 2016. In August 2022, it was added to Nintendo Switch Online's library of Nintendo 64 games. To date, the series has lied dormant for over two decades. Ryota appears in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' as a spirit, and a disc of ''Blue Storm'' is a collectible treasure in ''VideoGame/Pikmin4'', which is the series' latest reference in any Nintendo game. The series also gets a passing mention in ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperMarioBrosMovie''.
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* ProductDisplacement: Zig-zagged. There are ads for Kawasaki plastered all over the game (and Fanta Orange Soda in the Japanese version, which was replaced with the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 Platform/Nintendo64 logo on the international release). Due to the licensing agreement between them and Creator/{{Nintendo}} having expired in the interim, Nintendo had to replace the Kawasaki banners with ones advertising [[UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 [[Platform/Nintendo64 various]] [[UsefulNotes/NintendoDS [[Platform/NintendoDS Nintendo]] [[UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} [[Platform/{{Wii}} consoles]] when the game was re-released on the Wii's UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole. Platform/VirtualConsole. Then when the game was re-released on UsefulNotes/WiiU Platform/WiiU and UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, Platform/NintendoSwitch, Nintendo had renewed their license and had the Kawasaki branding reinserted.
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''Wave Race'' is a series of jet ski racing games by Creator/{{Nintendo}}, first originating on the UsefulNotes/GameBoy in 1992. ''Wave Race 64'', released for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 in 1996 (and later on the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} Virtual Console in 2007), is the best known and most well-loved of the lot of them. ''Wave Race: Blue Storm'', released as a launch title for the UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube in 2001, is the final release to date.
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''Wave Race'' is a series of jet ski racing games by Creator/{{Nintendo}}, first originating on the UsefulNotes/GameBoy Platform/GameBoy in 1992. ''Wave Race 64'', released for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 Platform/Nintendo64 in 1996 (and later on the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} Platform/{{Wii}} Virtual Console in 2007), is the best known and most well-loved of the lot of them. ''Wave Race: Blue Storm'', released as a launch title for the UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube Platform/NintendoGameCube in 2001, is the final release to date.
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''64'' was re-released in 2007 on the Wii's UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole service, and was later released on the Wii U in 2016. In August 2022, it was added to Nintendo Switch Online's library of Nintendo 64 games. To date, the series has lied dormant for over two decades. Ryota appears in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' as a spirit, and a disc of ''Blue Storm'' is a collectible treasure in ''VideoGame/Pikmin4'', which is the series' latest reference in any Nintendo game. The series also gets a passing mention in ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperMarioBrosMovie''.
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''64'' was re-released in 2007 on the Wii's UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole service, and was later released on the Wii U in 2016. In August 2022, it was added to Nintendo Switch Online's library of Nintendo 64 games. To date, the series has lied dormant for over two decades. Ryota appears in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' as a spirit, which is the series' latest reference in any Nintendo game. The series also gets a passing mention in ''WesternAnimation/TheSuperMarioBrosMovie''.
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It's been 4 and a half years ago. So it's anything but recent
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''Wave Race'' is a series of jet ski racing games by Creator/{{Nintendo}}, first originating on the UsefulNotes/GameBoy in 1992. ''Wave Race 64'', released for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 in 1996 (and later on the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} Virtual Console in 2007), is the best known and most well-loved of the lot of them. ''Wave Race: Blue Storm'', released as a launch title for the UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube in 2001, is the most recent release.
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''Wave Race'' is a series of jet ski racing games by Creator/{{Nintendo}}, first originating on the UsefulNotes/GameBoy in 1992. ''Wave Race 64'', released for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 in 1996 (and later on the UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} Virtual Console in 2007), is the best known and most well-loved of the lot of them. ''Wave Race: Blue Storm'', released as a launch title for the UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube in 2001, is the most recent release.
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''64'' was re-released in 2007 on the Wii's UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole service, and was later released on the Wii U in 2016. In August 2022, it was added to Nintendo Switch Online's library of Nintendo 64 games. To date, the series has lied dormant for over two decades. Ryota appears in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' as a spirit, which is the series' most recent latest reference in any Nintendo game.
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''64'' was re-released in 2007 on the Wii's UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole service, and was later released on the Wii U in 2016. In August 2022, it was added to Nintendo Switch Online's library of Nintendo 64 games. To day, date, the series has lied dormant for over two decades. Ryota appears in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' as a spirit, which is the series' most recent reference in any Nintendo game.
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* JerkAss: The [[EasterEgg hidden announcer]]. Calls you names, has absolutely no faith in you, and even if you do win he never lets up with the contempt. He can be [[BrutalHonesty brutally honest]] if you screw up.
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* JerkAss: {{Jerkass}}: The [[EasterEgg hidden announcer]]. Calls you names, has absolutely no faith in you, and even if you do win he never lets up with the contempt. He can be [[BrutalHonesty brutally honest]] if you screw up.
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The Switch version retains the product placement.
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* ProductDisplacement: Zig-zagged. There are ads for Kawasaki plastered all over the game (and Fanta Orange Soda in the Japanese version, which was replaced with the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 logo on the international release). Due to the licensing agreement between them and Creator/{{Nintendo}} having expired in the interim, Nintendo had to replace the Kawasaki banners with ones advertising [[UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 various]] [[UsefulNotes/NintendoDS Nintendo]] [[UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} consoles]] when the game was re-released on the Wii's UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole. Then when the game was re-released on UsefulNotes/WiiU, Nintendo had renewed their license and had the Kawasaki branding reinserted.
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* ProductDisplacement: Zig-zagged. There are ads for Kawasaki plastered all over the game (and Fanta Orange Soda in the Japanese version, which was replaced with the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 logo on the international release). Due to the licensing agreement between them and Creator/{{Nintendo}} having expired in the interim, Nintendo had to replace the Kawasaki banners with ones advertising [[UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 various]] [[UsefulNotes/NintendoDS Nintendo]] [[UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} consoles]] when the game was re-released on the Wii's UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole. Then when the game was re-released on UsefulNotes/WiiU, UsefulNotes/WiiU and UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch, Nintendo had renewed their license and had the Kawasaki branding reinserted.
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Not-so-massive example crosswicking. There aren't many wicks for this game, I acually had a harder time paying attention to which tropes went to which Wave Race game. XD
* BorderPatrol: Going outside of the boundary buoys or going out of the water will trigger a countdown. Fail to get back in bounds in time and you will get disqualified (and, if you're playing Championship Mode, a zero for the course).
* FriendlyPlayfulDolphin: There are dolphins appearing in certain courses, most notably in Dolphin Park, in which the tutorial consists of following a dolphin. A code allows you to ''ride a dolphin'' in that course.
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* WackyRacing: More than the sequels, better get used to ramming other racers, especially on narrow water ways.
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* AnnouncerChatter: Boy, he never shuts up.
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* AnnouncerChatter: Boy, he never shuts up.The game has one announcer that will always make a commentary in case you blow past the competition, fall behind, or get knocked off your jet ski.
* FlawlessVictory: The game rewards players finishing in first with no penalties for steering on the wrong side of the speed buoys with the [[LargeHam the announcer]] screaming "Banzai!" as they cross the finish line.
* GeoEffects: The wave patterns are essential to know to make the track work in your advantage.
* MadLibsDialogue: The game does this under two circumstances:
** The track introductions...
---> ''"Welcome to [track name]."''
** ...and the occasional notification how much of a time gap is between the player and an opponent after each lap.
---> ''"You're about [number] seconds [ahead/behind]."''
** The track introductions...
---> ''"Welcome to [track name]."''
** ...and the occasional notification how much of a time gap is between the player and an opponent after each lap.
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* ProductPlacement: Kawasaki and Fanta soft drink sponsor this game, and their ads appear nearly everywhere. Its Virtual Console release has them removed and the banners [[ProductDisplacement replaced]] with UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} and UsefulNotes/{{DS}} ads, though.
** The Kawasaki branding was put back in for the Wii U's Virtual Console release.
** The Kawasaki branding was put back in for the Wii U's Virtual Console release.
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* ProductPlacement: Kawasaki and Fanta soft drink sponsor this game, and their ads appear nearly everywhere. Its Virtual Console release has everywhere.
* ProductDisplacement: Zig-zagged. There are ads for Kawasaki plastered all over the game (and Fanta Orange Soda in the Japanese version, which was replaced with the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 logo on the international release). Due to the licensing agreement between themremoved and Creator/{{Nintendo}} having expired in the interim, Nintendo had to replace the Kawasaki banners [[ProductDisplacement replaced]] with UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} ones advertising [[UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 various]] [[UsefulNotes/NintendoDS Nintendo]] [[UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} consoles]] when the game was re-released on the Wii's UsefulNotes/VirtualConsole. Then when the game was re-released on UsefulNotes/WiiU, Nintendo had renewed their license and UsefulNotes/{{DS}} ads, though.
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* SuperTitle64Advance: No idea what that number could be referring toto.
* TechDemoGame: The game was made to show off the water effects of the N64, particularly the undulation of waves, which was impossible on earlier consoles.
* TechDemoGame: The game was made to show off the water effects of the N64, particularly the undulation of waves, which was impossible on earlier consoles.
* AnnouncerChatter: Unlike its predecessor, the game demotes the announcer to just one phrase: "Ladies and gentlemen! Start your engines!" The constant chatter now goes to your character's coach and like in the previous game, will always comment when you fall off, pass a buoy the right or wrong way, and tells you when you have turbo power.
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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: Miles Jeter from ''64''.
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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: The game has the four races from ''Wave Race 64'' return... except for Miles Jeter from ''64''.Jeter, who just didn't come back without an explanation.
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* JerkAss: The [[EasterEgg hidden announcer]]. Calls you names, has absolutely no faith in you, and even if you do win he never lets up with the contempt. He can be [[BrutalHonesty brutally honest]] if you screw up.
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* JerkAss: The [[EasterEgg hidden announcer]]. Calls EasterEgg: There's an easter egg that went undiscovered for over seven years since the game's release. By inputting a button code at the game's audio menu, you names, has absolutely no faith in you, change the voices of the coaches to ones that are [[DeadpanSnarker extremely insulting and even if berating no matter how good or bad you do win he never lets up with the contempt. He can be [[BrutalHonesty brutally honest]] if you screw up.in a race]].
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* DifficultySpike: The most twitch heavy race in the game isn't even in expert mode, it is the race you need to get through to be able to race in expert mode! Some of its courses kind of come close but then expert mode ends with a sharp difficulty drop for some reason.
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* SequelDifficultySpike: Even putting weather aside, this game is faster, more complex and requires more precise handling than the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 game. It also lacks the power ups of the game boy title despite bringing back some of its mechanics.
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* BatFamilyCrossover: Features three guest stars from VideoGame/TenEightySnowboarding, including Akari Hayami. Instead of averting OneSteveLimit with Ryota Hayami, the two are siblings and the games take place in the same universe.
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* BatFamilyCrossover: Features three guest stars from VideoGame/TenEightySnowboarding, ''VideoGame/TenEightySnowboarding'', including Akari Hayami. Instead of averting OneSteveLimit with Ryota Hayami, the two are siblings and the games take place in the same universe.
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* BorderPatrol: Going outside of the boundary buoys or beaching your craft will trigger a 10-second countdown. Failure to get back in bounds will trigger a retire.
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* TopDownView: Some things will be floating on their sides to be more easily identifiedidentified.
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