Wave Race: Blue Storm
Wave Race: Blue Storm
Sorti le 14 septembre 2001 sur Nintendo GameCube, Wave Race: Blue Storm est un jeu de course et de sport développé par Nintendo Software Technology. Édité par Nintendo et Gradiente, il propose aux joueurs de naviguer sur des vagues en perpétuelle mutation à travers huit environnements différents, sous des conditions météorologiques aléatoires, dont un puissant décor d'orage. Le jeu comprend plusieurs modes, incluant un tutoriel, des défis en solo contre-la-montre, et un mode Championnat avec des circuits Normaux, Difficiles et Experts riches en raccourcis, où l'affrontement est prévu avec sept autres concurrents.
Le titre a été salué par une partie de la critique pour ses contrôles précis, ses effets météorologiques impressionnants et la complexité visuelle des vagues, éléments qui ont été décrits comme laissant une expérience de course irrésistible. Cependant, l'accueil des joueurs est plus nuancé. Certains regrettent que le jeu n'offre pas autant de contenu qu'ils l'auraient espéré, tandis que d'autres soulignent un facteur de rejouabilité variable selon les personnes. En termes de durée, compléter l'histoire principale prend en moyenne environ 4 heures, tandis qu'une exploration complète peut atteindre 24 heures. Le jeu a reçu une note agrégée de 76.74.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« Its great controls, super-realistic physics and astounding graphics will leave you searching for a towel. »
« Its airtight control, breathtaking weather effects, and stunning wave complexity combine for an irresistible racing experience. »
« It’s a great laugh in 4-player and the 1-player Championship mode is well tough to beat. »
« 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." »
« While not perfect, Wave Race: Blue Storm is the most accurate video game representation of water-based racing ever to be released. »
« The Game Cube controller, while receiving some criticism when it was first announced, provides perfect button usage with WR. »
« The levels are eerily familiar to the Nintendo 64 game. [Nov 2001, p.116] »
« 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. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« Like i have 5 games and i played this one and then didnt play again in the future, it depends. »
« This game does not offer as much as I may have wanted. While you can unlock some interesting levels via code entries and am able to ride a dolphin, this game lacks something. I know, I said it before, but it does. I feel empty after playing it. Maybe I am spoiled by all the games with all the hidden extras and limitless features, who knows? This game is modest and is worth a play. If you liked the first Wave Race, you will love this. Do not forget your wet suit and enjoy! »
« This is a really fun game. It's definitely better than the original Wave Race. Sadly, it never got a price drop in stores. The physics feel right and the controls are tight. »
« This game is super run but only when you get used to it other then that its amazing and has great graphics especially in progressive scan mode »
« Amazing game! An often overlooked Nintendo franchise. Only had 1 friend I could play multi player with but unfortunately, lost contact with them. Everyone else either doesn't know how to drive in the water or thinks it's "too hard". The graphics are amazing, the sound is amazing and the levels have so much charm. This game is gem and is far superior to any other gen 6 game in this genre. The fact there has been no wave race game since is disappointing but this game still holds up today. Perfect display of Gamecube's abilities. »
« My personal rating for "Wave Race: Blue Storm" (GC): 7,4/10 - Good Gameplay: 8 Video: 8 Audio: 7 Scope: 5 Balance: 6,5 Story: - »
« This 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. »
« 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. »
