Hydro Thunder
Hydro Thunder.n64 stands as a defining action title on the Nintendo 64. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Platform
- N64
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (2.2K)
- 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
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
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.
