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Hydro Thunder
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Blue Shift, Inc |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Hydro Thunder |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Hydro Thunder is a racing game developed by Blue Shift, Inc and published by Midway.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
It is part of the Hydro Thunder series. The series also appears on other systems with Hydro Thunder (Dreamcast).
Hydro 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 Hydro 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.
Hydro Thunder cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Reversed Joker Command P1 | D00996FC
???? |
|---|---|
| PAL2NTSC | 8001FF82
3C00 |
| Infinite boost (on pick-up) | 80050EDE
3C00 |
| Increasing boost (on pick-up) | 30050ED8
0020 |
| Fourth camera accessible | 300519D8
0004 |
| Always place first | 8009EBC0
0001 |
Hydro Thunder walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Hydro Thunder.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Hydro Thunder FAQ
When did Hydro Thunder come out on the PS1?
Hydro Thunder was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Hydro Thunder?
It was developed by Blue Shift, Inc and published by Midway.
Is Hydro Thunder multiplayer?
Yes. Hydro Thunder supports up to 2 players.
How long does Hydro Thunder take to play?
As a racing game, Hydro 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 Hydro 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.