4 Wheel Thunder Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Racing

4 Wheel Thunder

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released2000
GenreRacing
DeveloperKalisto Entertainment
PublisherMidway Games
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesThunder
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Kalisto Entertainment and published by Midway Games, 4 Wheel Thunder arrived on the Sega Dreamcast in 2000 as a racing game.

It came out in the Dreamcast's second year on the market. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 2000 include Jet Set Radio, Sonic Shuffle and Skies of Arcadia. Among the 50 Dreamcast racing games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

It is part of the Thunder series. Kalisto Entertainment also made Nightmare Creatures II for the Dreamcast.

4 Wheel Thunder supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing 4 Wheel Thunder is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

4 Wheel Thunder gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

4 Wheel Thunder walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

4 Wheel Thunder FAQ

When did 4 Wheel Thunder come out on the Dreamcast?

4 Wheel Thunder was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 2000.

Who made 4 Wheel Thunder?

It was developed by Kalisto Entertainment and published by Midway Games.

Is 4 Wheel Thunder multiplayer?

Yes. 4 Wheel Thunder supports up to 2 players.

How long does 4 Wheel Thunder take to play?

As a racing game, 4 Wheel Thunder typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about 4 Wheel Thunder on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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