Wave Race 64 - The Game That Revolutionized Water

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  • Опубликовано: 27 фев 2023
  • Today, Jonii is suiting up and getting ready to ride the high seas, so that they can properly explore the Nintendo 64's landmark jetski title, Wave Race 64.
    Written by Jonii Vee and Ethan Thomas
    Voiced and edited by Jonii Vee
    Voice directed by Ethan Thomas
    Jonii character drawn by CarlesS_21: / carless_21
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  • @cowboyznthehood
    @cowboyznthehood Год назад +28

    Finally I can be recognized as the Wave Race legend that I am. Slick Wilson can get bent.

  • @SegaGirlNB
    @SegaGirlNB Год назад +30

    The huge glow up in production value can be felt all over this video in so many ways. Classic Jonii vibe, major new strides in quality 🥰

    • @joniivee
      @joniivee  Год назад +8

      That means a lot, thank you! :D

  • @adroharv9213
    @adroharv9213 8 месяцев назад +4

    and still by far the best racer of this type. Unmatched frankly even now

  • @FULLSENDSORGETFUKT
    @FULLSENDSORGETFUKT Год назад +15

    I still play this game regularly. The main theme is my ringtone. The music, the controls, the simplicity, the 4 mysterious characters, and the whole aesthetic are iconic. I have been playing Waverace64 for 27 years and it will always be my happy place. Also, I have never been on a jet ski and don't care.

    • @jonny-b4954
      @jonny-b4954 Год назад +1

      I highly recommend it man. Jet skis are fun as hell. Next time you're on a cruise to the Bahamas or in Florida, try one out ;) The old school stand up ones were really awesome. But, pretty sure they're illegal nowadays or just not made... I may be totally wrong though. Kind of like 3 wheelers that flip on turns, they pretty much only make 4 wheelers nowadays, I believe.

  • @voyan38
    @voyan38 Год назад +6

    omgggg the throwback. pops hated video games but loved jetskis. this was one of the few experiences that we could share. I don't really revisit it much, unless it's the soundtrack. thanks for this video. you say no one talks about blue storm, but hardly anyone even gives 64 the credit it deserves and I didn't even know about the GB game before your other video.

  • @Davethe3rd
    @Davethe3rd Год назад +5

    OMG, somebody is talking about WaveRace 64!!
    That game is so awesome!!

  • @blinxman4956
    @blinxman4956 11 месяцев назад +2

    Wave Race can actually be interesting to be revived using the graphically power of the Switch and the Joy-Cons to feel fresh and unique and step into the mainstream.

  • @ink1931
    @ink1931 Год назад +3

    you're my goddamn hero for actually getting the skill sheet tip stuff on actual VHS

  • @austinmitchell2652
    @austinmitchell2652 Год назад +3

    The VHS segment was so good!! Can't wait for the 40 minute video about the GameCube one

  • @VERMISIMILITUDE
    @VERMISIMILITUDE 6 месяцев назад +1

    Seriously one of the best videos I’ve ever watched on RUclips!!! You are utterly hilarious!!!!😂 This is my favourite game of all time!!! Thank you for this wonderful gem of retrospective nostalgia!!!!💦

  • @NoCoastRaps
    @NoCoastRaps Месяц назад +1

    Great video and very funny, excellent editing - was expecting more introspective about the technology they used to create the realistic looking water but still subscribed!

  • @Kaiya134
    @Kaiya134 Год назад +2

    I love your videos. I will probably never remember anything from your videos, but I love your videos.

  • @karinyupinyan5754
    @karinyupinyan5754 Год назад +4

    I really enjoyed the 90's VHS video thing, you captured the feel of those well, and it made me chuckle quite a bit... anyway Jonii with a hat on and hidden off hair is a sight to behold

    • @joniivee
      @joniivee  Год назад +1

      Haha, the guy with the hat is my bud Ethan who cowrote the video! Thanks for the lovely comment :D

    • @karinyupinyan5754
      @karinyupinyan5754 Год назад

      @@joniivee oh lmao sorry for my confusion, I dunno why I genuinely thought you'd do something so out there for a second long visual gag

    • @joniivee
      @joniivee  Год назад

      Haha, no worries! I've done sillier things for visual gags so I totally get it.

  • @spaceace9103
    @spaceace9103 Год назад +3

    New Jonii lets go

  • @amphituber382
    @amphituber382 9 месяцев назад +1

    Looking forward to an eventual Blue Storm video. If the static obstacles in the city and arctic stage made you mad, just wait till you experience the sequel where every wave is an active hazard that you have to make micro-adjustments for and the water physics are dynamic to the point of complete unpredictability.
    Its a flawed game for a lot of reasons besides what I just listed, but I hope you'll be charitable to it. I think its a complete vibe in its own relentlessly cruel way. Or maybe I've just been stockholm syndromed by its aesthetics and variety.
    Anyway, thanks for covering this. Personal watercraft games are a rare, almost dead genre, and I'm always happy to see someone paying homage to the GOAT. Especially liked the 90s game guide VHS segment and your joke delivery in general.

  • @gadgetstani
    @gadgetstani 11 месяцев назад +1

    Still love this game, and still praying the game gets another instalment. 🙏

  • @fullmetalpianist
    @fullmetalpianist Год назад +3

    I always love watching these videos! Also the 90s style presentation at 8:28 hilarious! I couldn’t stop laughing!

  • @giangeegibb
    @giangeegibb Год назад +3

    I legitimately had no idea that Wave Race 64 was a sequel to a GameBoy game

  • @FeelingShred
    @FeelingShred Месяц назад +1

    The ultimate test of how good a racing game is is if it allows you to drive over bystanders after crossing the finish line on the last lap 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @jeastman9603
    @jeastman9603 Год назад +4

    so i love all your vids so my comments on them are all the same-- this was amazing/hilarious/entertaining etc. really the only unique comment i can make for this one is i love the way you're using your new avi, she's so cute (aka you're so cute) and all the different emotion slides are such fun additions to the videos!!

  • @saitenhexer
    @saitenhexer 8 месяцев назад +1

    0:52 pure Childhood ❤❤❤

  • @2kssadultswim
    @2kssadultswim Год назад +2

    Your videos are so comforting and hilarious please keep up the amazing work!

  • @SECONDQUEST
    @SECONDQUEST Год назад +1

    I love how much you've incorporated your avatar. I have a similar outfit

  • @JetWolfEX
    @JetWolfEX Год назад +2

    Hey, so I I know this is coming out of nowhere but I just want to let you know the way you make these videos and the way you talk about games, characters, and media you enjoy has given me inspiration and some motivation.
    I really got into the SMB games a bit before you started your series on them.
    And I kind of always wanted to share my appreciation for it but I didn't know how to really express myself with something like that.
    All these videos where you don't hold back on your opinions and really get into the details of the games (including Wave Race and Space channel) got me thinking I could try video editing myself.
    It's great to be able to share something you're passionate about and be proud of it, I feel the need to thank you for the positive influence, I always look forward to your stuff. So... Thanks.

  • @juliusfilms
    @juliusfilms Год назад +2

    "It is weird that they made 4 characters hailing from different countries, but 2 of them are American. But that's okay, because I'm American"
    had me DYING

  • @NarrowZYX
    @NarrowZYX Год назад +2

    great video, keep up the good work

  • @grinbrothers
    @grinbrothers Год назад +2

    I've played and greatly enjoyed the Game Boy Wave Race (thanks for doing a video on that game as well) but only have a little bit of experience, but also an enjoyable one, of Wave Race 64. Great to see the game get some spotlight through one of your videos.
    2:06 - A shame Slick Wilson didn't return but at least the dolphins did. An extra shame you can't use an octopus to ram into your opponent with this sequel.
    3:20 - That name change thing is a very bizarre feature that I worryingly enough thought about just last night. My powers of precognition work in equally bizarre ways it seems.
    6:35 - The water was looking impressive enough as is, but seeing the reflections through this woodland and the night lights of the city stage is amazing.
    8:02 - I don't think I've ever heard of a racer do a mirror mode quite like this. It's actually pretty cool to see and gives a different dynamic than purely messing with your memorisation of track layout.
    11:25 - I had a feeling this game would have tricks but had no idea how to actually perform them. Thanks for the explanation.
    17:15 - You can race on dolphins and race against dolphins... clearly they should have been a playable character at this point. An both Slick Wilson and Octopus drew the short straw with no appearances.

  • @emilyhorton996
    @emilyhorton996 Год назад +1

    I can't believe I missed this one growing up!

  • @RosiYYAP
    @RosiYYAP Год назад +2

    Never thought much about this game, but knew it was first party and really early N64, so it's cool to see a fun breakdown of it
    Also your avatar is soooo cute and I love your hair~

  • @joelalain
    @joelalain 3 месяца назад

    the water still looks amazing to this day. it style is just perfect and ton of fun. never seen anything like it since. I mean i've seen water in plenty of games but it's always that generic stuff. Waverace had the waves appear random but in fact they always came out the same way around the same location that was epic

  • @StuffWePlay
    @StuffWePlay Год назад +8

    I was nine years old. I loved Wave Race. I had all of the merchandise and movies. I prayed to jetskis every night, thanking them for the life I had been given. "Wave Race is love," I said. "Wave Race is life."

    • @joniivee
      @joniivee  Год назад +1

      Was your dad jealous of your devotion for Wave Race?

    • @StuffWePlay
      @StuffWePlay Год назад +2

      @@joniivee it's ogre now

  • @grahamcrappers427
    @grahamcrappers427 10 месяцев назад +2

    excellent use of the panic at the disco track, ill add that one to my current playlist im making too

  • @GayAndDog
    @GayAndDog Год назад +3

    Everytime Jonii uploads, an puppy is born

  • @TheCartoonGamer8000
    @TheCartoonGamer8000 Год назад +2

    I've always been interested by this game, but this has peaked my interest even more. Think I'm gonna bite the bullet and get it off the Wii U Virtual Console before it's too late. Great video as always, dude!

    • @joniivee
      @joniivee  Год назад +1

      Thanks so much! I definitely recommend giving it a whirl. I've been constantly playing it on N64 and Switch and it's been a blast

  • @Bammarjackass
    @Bammarjackass 8 месяцев назад +2

    First video I've seen of yours, you're a damn funny so-and-so. Feel like I'm early to this party and it's about to get busy. Keep up the good work!

  • @Pig3636
    @Pig3636 Год назад +2

    Crazy you were able to get Wendy's founder Dave Thomas to guest star in this video! Wonder how much it costed to resurrect him

  • @EditorSebas
    @EditorSebas 6 месяцев назад +1

    For some reason hearing "Venice is lame and jet skis are cool!" just killed me and made me laugh forever, good stuff!

  • @ImInAgonyLOL
    @ImInAgonyLOL Год назад +1

    I love the 1080 music in the background

  • @frizzlefrack253
    @frizzlefrack253 Год назад +2

    Great vid, definitely had this banger growing up and sucked butts at it

  • @D3stinySm4sher
    @D3stinySm4sher Год назад +2

    Looks like you’ve upped the production values since the last one I’ve seen! Good stuff! I’ve dabbled in this game but your video makes me appreciate it more, and even taught me some things I didn’t know.

  • @ViviDotArchive
    @ViviDotArchive Год назад

    New Jonii video came out so no wonder I had a good day!

  • @Matthe9256
    @Matthe9256 4 месяца назад +1

    First videos of you have made ive seen ive enjoyed it and replayed it on loop in the background for hours however its 10 months old and theres not a video made about Wave Race Bluestorm please make one

  • @Canalbiruta
    @Canalbiruta Год назад +1

    Another franchise from that time that would give a cool video (and also had a sequel on the gc) is 1080. Played it a lot on 64

  • @anthonyvo1963
    @anthonyvo1963 Год назад

    Wave Race 64 is the best Jet Ski racing N64 game ever made!

  • @Rumblefan
    @Rumblefan Год назад +1

    Funny you talk about them being renamed because my copy of wave race 64 that I picked up has the names; ni**abush, a**licker, smallpen*s, and ratbunger. I never changed them lol

  • @Maya_Ruinz
    @Maya_Ruinz Месяц назад

    Was just thinking about this game and it popped up in my feed... YT be reading minds.

  • @mcteodore1
    @mcteodore1 Год назад +2

    It's so sad to hear that you're suffering from Rat Fever™ Jonii, hope you can recover soon!

    • @joniivee
      @joniivee  Год назад

      Thank you McTeodore very cool

  • @FeelingShred
    @FeelingShred Месяц назад

    Wendy's VHS tape has nothing to compete with Buckethead and Friends (trademark) Bakery... I forgot the name of it but it's hilarious

  • @SabinStargem
    @SabinStargem Год назад +2

    If Jonii and friends are into N64 emulation, there is a game worth looking into: Wonder Project J2. You are an observer who teaches an Ghibli-esque anime girl how to interact with the world, using a bluebird to indicate Yes/No, also drawing Josette's attention to assorted things. Kinda like the Pac-Man adventure game on the SNES?
    The game has an unofficial English translation, and was an enjoyable play for me.

  • @jonny-b4954
    @jonny-b4954 Год назад +2

    Just bought the sequel Blue Storm on Gamecube. Wish I had a N64 or I'd have bought this. This is what I have nostalgia for. It's insane how good the water is in these 2 games.

    • @DKFlax
      @DKFlax 7 месяцев назад

      You should get a switch. The nes/snes/n64 games alone make it a great buy

    • @jonny-b4954
      @jonny-b4954 7 месяцев назад

      I've considered it quite a lot. I hadn't considered SNES games or 64 games on it though, that may be worth looking into@@DKFlax

  • @TurboTailsRetroClassicGamer
    @TurboTailsRetroClassicGamer 11 месяцев назад

    This game was also made after the Jet Moto Trilogy on the PlayStation.

  • @eloral1583
    @eloral1583 10 месяцев назад +1

    I never played that game but now I kinda want to. Sorry I had a PS1 and it couldn't count to 64, I will be ashamed forever
    Joke aside, what a great video ! Keep it up, it's so good and well made. While being braindead on my couch you managed to make me blow air through my nose and that's the most intense I've felt in the past months. I really love your vids, it's so nice

  • @ultrapyrusbrawler
    @ultrapyrusbrawler Год назад +2

    Excellent video as always, Juanii. I commend your commitment to the craft with your swimperience. However, I am personally offend by the state of your abode. Absolutely revolting.

  • @REVERED214
    @REVERED214 2 месяца назад

    Proud to say I owned this as a kid...

  • @TectonicImprov
    @TectonicImprov Год назад +3

    Sorry Jon but I can't sign off on owl city being a good artist just because he likes Wave Race. Let me know when the Postal Service declares its love for Wipeout, though.

  • @PowerfulMint
    @PowerfulMint Год назад +3

    Daaaaaaaaaaaaamn, the editing in Jonii's videos is getting leaps and bounds better with each one. Good job!

  • @TheOnlyGHOST1015
    @TheOnlyGHOST1015 11 дней назад

    😆.... that PS1 punch 👊

  • @Space_Paranoids
    @Space_Paranoids Год назад +3

    Wait… how many bits does this game have? I can’t play anything with less than 63

  • @SBandy
    @SBandy 8 месяцев назад

    Still hasn't been surpassed not even by its sequel.
    Give me a HD remaster with HD rumble Nintendo!

  • @SECONDQUEST
    @SECONDQUEST Год назад +1

    I wanna have a nickname "Slick". Like am I slick in social situations, do I fall all the time? Who knows. I do. I can't walk for shit.

  • @the9thinning1
    @the9thinning1 Год назад

    Excelente video

  • @Leikjarinn
    @Leikjarinn Год назад

    JOOOOHN!!

  • @wordyo24
    @wordyo24 8 месяцев назад

    Elite game and console

  • @shayes.x
    @shayes.x Год назад +2

    I love you Jonii ❤️ /platonic(?)

    • @joniivee
      @joniivee  Год назад +1

      I love you too, random commentor, in a normal and not weird or parasocial way.

  • @ILikeNerdShit
    @ILikeNerdShit Год назад +2

    Great vid Jonii. Also, please teach me the secrets of being an adorable anime girl

    • @joniivee
      @joniivee  Год назад +4

      Step 1: do a little funny doodle
      Step 2: Commission CarlesS_21 on Twitter.com
      (Thank you for the nice comment!)

  • @Daroachie
    @Daroachie Год назад +1

    who's that handsome fella at 3:59

    • @joniivee
      @joniivee  Год назад +1

      That's Guano, the scriptwriter and director of the hit Japanese television series Lily Mu. I'm a big fan.

  • @eddienash2095
    @eddienash2095 3 месяца назад +1

    Just come out already bruv

    • @joniivee
      @joniivee  3 месяца назад +1

      I'm any/all nonbinary :p

  • @casedistorted
    @casedistorted 2 месяца назад +1

    Oh my god.. I was 11 or 12 when this game came out. The oldest character to choose from in Wave Race 64 is 32.. I thought that was so ancient at the time.
    I am now 38. Wth have I been doing with my life..
    Also I bet my person gets this a lot, but I got over sexualized ego raptor vibes listening to this video. It was a little awkward for my old sensitive ears
    15:10 oh my God I remember that terrible commercial being on TV like 10 times a day. I got so sick of it after only a week.

  • @Domenic1407
    @Domenic1407 Год назад +1

    Why is the channel-narrators voice represented by a picture of an anime girl

    • @Diwasho
      @Diwasho Год назад

      I don't get it either. His old avatar was a non-anime guy, way better looking and actually fitting the voice. I still miss that smirk.

  • @SECONDQUEST
    @SECONDQUEST Год назад

    Gd you're hilarious

  • @ElGordo2497
    @ElGordo2497 10 месяцев назад

    Egotaptor?

  • @WIImotionmasher
    @WIImotionmasher Год назад

    that's not what dynamic lighting means

  • @slackot
    @slackot Год назад +1

    holy shit I didnt know you had a miku car

    • @slackot
      @slackot Год назад +2

      (Excellent video and editing btw!)

  • @leeartlee915
    @leeartlee915 9 месяцев назад

    😅😅😅😅😅
    ok i lol 4 real

  • @TheSpeverendRooner
    @TheSpeverendRooner Месяц назад

    Bouy is pronounced 'boy' not 'boo-wee'

  • @FreakinSweet1987
    @FreakinSweet1987 16 дней назад +1

    Good video, but what's up with the female avatar representing a blatantly male voice?

  • @e.sanghvi5657
    @e.sanghvi5657 Год назад +1

    Wait just a goddamn minute.
    Jonii's a girl?
    EDIT: Oh, nvm, I caught he/him pronouns, he's probably a femboy.

  • @robertvalcin
    @robertvalcin 2 месяца назад

    Jet moto was a much more fun game, though didnt look as good

  • @boboso4705
    @boboso4705 Год назад

    idk what it is but 3 minutes in i dont like this guy. Annoying but not totally sure why.