Hydro Thunder is a racing video game developed by Midway Games for the Nintendo 64. Players navigate advanced speedboats through dynamic courses set in diverse and hazardous environments, including the frigid Arctic waters and a submerged, dystopian New York City. The game emphasizes high-speed racing and features unique tracks that challenge players with obstacles and shortcuts.
The gameplay of Hydro Thunder consists of racing high-tech speedboats through treacherous environments, from the cold seas of the Arctic Circle, to a post-apocalyptic, flooded version of New York City.