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Wave Race was one of the first PAL games released, along with Mario Kart 64 and Mario 64. This game does not quite live up to the standards set by the two Mario games, however it is an excellent game. It has several modes including time trial, stunt mode, championship and two player race. The time trial mode is no way near as exciting as the time attack mode featured on Mario Kart, but it is fairly enjoyable. Stunt Mode is one of the more enjoyable events, mainly due to it's originallity. This mode sees you racing around a course with jumps to do stunts on, you also get points for going through rings. Championship is just like a Mario Kart GP, where you race on each course, it can be done on three difficulty modes. The two player mode is possibly the most dissapointing, with no weapons, which would have made the game more exciting.
Despite the relativly poor gameplay, the game has two saving graces. Firstly is the graphics. They really are good, you see dolphins and whales swimming under you , sometimes with babies. The light sourcing effects are really good too, as is the detail on your water craft. The other saving point of the game is the control system. The stunts you can do are fairly spectactular and the control system you need to do them is perfect. Once you've picked up the basic idea of the stunt you have to practice to get the analogue stick in the right place each time.
A bit shorter than usual. I couldn't get as much info this time. But thanks 4 reading anyway, Afro.
Despite the relativly poor gameplay, the game has two saving graces. Firstly is the graphics. They really are good, you see dolphins and whales swimming under you , sometimes with babies. The light sourcing effects are really good too, as is the detail on your water craft. The other saving point of the game is the control system. The stunts you can do are fairly spectactular and the control system you need to do them is perfect. Once you've picked up the basic idea of the stunt you have to practice to get the analogue stick in the right place each time.
A bit shorter than usual. I couldn't get as much info this time. But thanks 4 reading anyway, Afro.
Unfortunately brian I already have a full car hopefully see you in the morning cheers simon
Me & Steve cant make this one unfortunately.
This is a great ride with plenty of cracking scenery!
Have a good one and make sure we have photo's!!
PK
This is a great ride with plenty of cracking scenery!
Have a good one and make sure we have photo's!!
PK
Yeah Nice one, bring some dry shoes : )
Yup, sounds good, anyone want to share a lift, perhaps from Broughton Junction (can park on Durton ln)?
Brian H 01257 272403
Brian H 01257 272403
Yes me and Mark want to do this ride
Meet at the Walthwaite Bottom car park at 09:00am
Directions to car park for those who have not done this ride before- leave M6 J36 head for Windmere then keep on A591 to Ambleside. At first traffic lights bear left on A5095 Borrans Rd for 1/2 mile.Turn left on A593 keep in left lane and turn left over small narrow bridge (sign posted Coniston) for 2 miles then turn right on to B5343 just before Skelwith bridge (sign posted Elterwater,Langdale) car park on right approx 1.5 miles at crossroads
This is a great ride well worth the drive- takes around 1hr 1hr10mins from Preston & weather forcast looks good
Meet at the Walthwaite Bottom car park at 09:00am
Directions to car park for those who have not done this ride before- leave M6 J36 head for Windmere then keep on A591 to Ambleside. At first traffic lights bear left on A5095 Borrans Rd for 1/2 mile.Turn left on A593 keep in left lane and turn left over small narrow bridge (sign posted Coniston) for 2 miles then turn right on to B5343 just before Skelwith bridge (sign posted Elterwater,Langdale) car park on right approx 1.5 miles at crossroads
This is a great ride well worth the drive- takes around 1hr 1hr10mins from Preston & weather forcast looks good
There was talk of doing the elterwater ride this sunday, shall we meet at the same place as last time at say 9 am ??
Wave Race was one of the first PAL games released, along with Mario Kart 64 and Mario 64. This game does not quite live up to the standards set by the two Mario games, however it is an excellent game. It has several modes including time trial, stunt mode, championship and two player race. The time trial mode is no way near as exciting as the time attack mode featured on Mario Kart, but it is fairly enjoyable. Stunt Mode is one of the more enjoyable events, mainly due to it's originallity. This mode sees you racing around a course with jumps to do stunts on, you also get points for going through rings. Championship is just like a Mario Kart GP, where you race on each course, it can be done on three difficulty modes. The two player mode is possibly the most dissapointing, with no weapons, which would have made the game more exciting.
Despite the relativly poor gameplay, the game has two saving graces. Firstly is the graphics. They really are good, you see dolphins and whales swimming under you , sometimes with babies. The light sourcing effects are really good too, as is the detail on your water craft. The other saving point of the game is the control system. The stunts you can do are fairly spectactular and the control system you need to do them is perfect. Once you've picked up the basic idea of the stunt you have to practice to get the analogue stick in the right place each time.
A bit shorter than usual. I couldn't get as much info this time. But thanks 4 reading anyway, Afro.
Despite the relativly poor gameplay, the game has two saving graces. Firstly is the graphics. They really are good, you see dolphins and whales swimming under you , sometimes with babies. The light sourcing effects are really good too, as is the detail on your water craft. The other saving point of the game is the control system. The stunts you can do are fairly spectactular and the control system you need to do them is perfect. Once you've picked up the basic idea of the stunt you have to practice to get the analogue stick in the right place each time.
A bit shorter than usual. I couldn't get as much info this time. But thanks 4 reading anyway, Afro.