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Hydro Thunder
水上雷霆
Hydro Thunder is an arcade-style water racing game developed by Eurocom and released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64. Players pilot jet skis and high-performance boats across exotic tropical courses filled with obstacles and shortcuts. The game features fast-paced gameplay with a focus on speed and momentum, enhanced by power-up items scattered throughout each race. Drivers can unlock boosts, shields, and other performance upgrades to gain competitive advantages. The control scheme is straightforward: accelerate, brake, and steer using the controller's joystick and shoulder buttons. Hydro Thunder includes multiple race tracks with varying difficulties, from calm waters to turbulent storm environments. With support for up to four simultaneous players, the game emphasizes competitive multiplayer racing in its campaign and arcade modes. The vibrant graphics showcase water effects and environmental detail.
- Developer
- Eurocom
- Released
- 2000
- Platform
- N64
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2.8K)
- Last updated
Hydro Thunder Controls — N64 Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Hydro Thunder on our in-browser N64 emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| V | Z (trigger) | Z trigger (back) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| I | C-Up | C-Up (camera up) |
| K | C-Down | C-Down (camera down) |
| J | C-Left | C-Left (camera left) |
| L | C-Right | C-Right (camera right) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
The N64 thumbstick is mapped to the arrow keys by default; many titles also let you remap it from the in-game options screen. The Z trigger is mapped to V.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Hydro Thunder Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Hydro Thunder on N64 before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Hydro Thunder" N64 longplay 2000
Hydro Thunder Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Hydro Thunder. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Always 1st
812C4DC60001812C56A60001812C4C960001 -
Infinite\Time
812B49C042C8812B52A042C8812B489042C8 -
Infinite\Boosts\Player 1
812C4DCC4190812C56AC4190812C4C9C4190 -
Have All\Ships
812B5DD20101;812B5DD40101;812B5DD60101;812B5DD80101;812B5DDA0101;812B5DDC0101;812B5DDE0101500007020000;812B66B20101 -
Have All\Races
812B5DC40101;812B5DC60101;812B5DC80101;812B5DCA0101;812B5DCC0101;812B5DCE0101;812B5DD00101500007020000;812B66A40101812B5C940101;812B5C960101;812B5C980101;812B5C9A0101;812B5C9C0101;812B5C9E0101;812B5CA00101 -
Infinite\Boosts\Player 2
812C50FC4190812C59DC4190812C4FCC4190 -
Enable Code
F12500C02400 -
P1 Dual Activator
D12A88940000 -
Infinite time
812B4C9042C8812B489042C8 -
P1 Always 1st
812C4DC60001 -
P1 Infinite boost
812C4DCC4190 -
Master Code
F02500C00000F12500C02400
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Regional Lockout Bypass
F022F2000010 -
Have All\Boats
812B5CA20101;812B5CA40101;812B5CA60101;812B5CA80101;812B5CAA0101;812B5CAC0101;812B5CAE0101 -
Hydro Speedway
802B5C94XXXX802B5C940000 -
Enable Code (Must Be On)
F124FFA02400 -
Activator 1 P1
D02A87640000 -
Activator 2 P1
D02A87650000 -
Dual Activator P1
D12A87640000 -
16-Bit Activator P1
D1282F180000 -
16-Bit Activator P2
D1282F1E0000 -
8-Bit Activator 1 P1
D02C10080000 -
8-Bit Activator 2 P1
D02C10090000 -
8-Bit Activator 1 P2
D02C100E0000 -
8-Bit Activator 2 P2
D02C100F0000 -
Infinite Boost
812C4C9C4190 -
Infinite Boost P2
812C4FCC4190 -
Always Place First Place
812C4C960001 -
Catacomb
802B5C950000 -
The Far East
802B5C960000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hydro Thunder released?
Hydro Thunder was released in 2000 for the N64.
Who developed Hydro Thunder?
Hydro Thunder was developed by Eurocom, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Hydro Thunder support?
Hydro Thunder supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the N64.
What type of game is Hydro Thunder?
Hydro Thunder is a Action game for the N64, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Hydro Thunder for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Hydro Thunder runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Hydro Thunder in the browser?
No. Hydro Thunder streams from a public archive into a browser-side N64 emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Hydro Thunder?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original N64 cartridge supported.
Does Hydro Thunder work on mobile devices?
Yes — the N64 emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Hydro Thunder this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Hydro Thunder. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
