Wave Race 64
Release Date (US)
05/14/1996
Cheat Codes/Hints
Alternate introduction sequence
Complete all Dolphin stunts in Dolphin Park. The introduction sequence will also feature players riding on dolphins.
Baby dolphins
Select championship mode, normal, and warm up. During game play, follow the dolphin around the course three times mirroring each stunt that it performs. The dolphin will jump over the bridge after the Dolphin Park sign to confirm correct trick entry.
Big Scores
In trick mode in any level you perform a simple move such as a flip.Before the commantor will say something you pause the game and listen to what he saids. Then unpause the game and don't do another trick for the rest of the level. If your successful when you unpause the game you won't see how many points you get for your move,and when you cross the finish line at the end then you shall see how many points you get.(Hint: try to take your time before finishing)
Change view
Press C-Up and C-Down to adjust the zoom. Press C-Left and C-Right to change the camera angle.
Color select
Highlight a character and hold Up on the Analog-stick when selecting a jet ski to choose between two different color schemes.
Costume Change
When selecting your racer simply hold up on the control stick for a different costume, keep it held up and select your racer.
Dolphin Code
Select Stunt Mode on the main menu, and choose any Jet Ski. Now, go to the Dolphin Park course. During the race, you must perform each of the following stunts while still passing through every ring: a handstand, riding backwards, standing and somersaulting back, barrel roll left off a ramp, barrel roll right off a ramp, flip off a ramp, and a submarine (diving underwater from a ramp). If done correctly, a dolphin will squeak when you finish.
Now, go back to the main menu and choose Championship mode with difficulty Normal, and enter the Warm Up. While choosing your Jet Ski, hold down on the control stick or pad, and press start. You'll now be riding on the back of a dolphin!
Dolphin Intro
Once you have unlocked the dolphin for warm ups, the intro will rotate between players riding on dolphins and players riding on jetskis!
Dolphin Intro
Complete all tricks in Dolphin Park. The intro will now rotate between players on dolphins and players on jetskis.
Dolphin ride
Note: This trick will not work on v1.1 of the game. Select stunt mode and ride in Dolphin Park. Go through all the rings and perform the following stunts:
Handstand (off throttle, Down and Up) Spin (off throttle, sweep Analog-stick clockwise) Stand (off throttle, sweep Analog-stick counterclockwise) and Somersault (hold Down) Roll left (off ramp, press Right and hold Left) Roll right (off ramp, press Left and hold Right) Flip (off ramp, hold Up and press Down) Dive (off ramp, hold Down and press Up) A dolphin will squeak as you cross the finish line to confirm correct trick entry. Exit, select championship mode and the warm up option. Hold Down on the Analog-stick when selecting a character. When game play starts, your character will be riding on a dolphin. It can perform a Flip, Barrel Roll, and Submarine stunts. Note that the dolphin may only be used within this area. This secret is saved with your game, so that the stunts do not have to be repeated.
Fast recovery
Repeatedly tap A after falling off the jet ski to climb back quickly.