Hydro Thunder sequel unveiled at PAX

26.03.2010
Having spent much of my youth in arcades, it brings a nostalgic tear to my eye to hear that overly-excited announcer urge me to "GO! GO! GOOOO!" once more. Hydro Thunder Hurricane from Vector Unit is a welcome sequel to one of the best water-based racers out there, and judging from its debut trailer from PAX East, it captures all of the high-octane charm of its predecessor.

According to the game's press release, Hydro Thunder Hurricane will include eight "brand new 'theme park' environments, each set in a different location around the globe," as well as several new game modes, including Ring Master, a "series of slalom-style challenges with progressive difficulties," Gauntlet, an "explosive new take on time trial," and a series of multi-event Championships. The colorful cast of speedboats from the original Hydro Thunder will also return, featuring new unlockable skins, custom boost animations, and unique handling characteristics for each vehicle. Hydro Thunder Hurricane will also feature eight-player online play via Xbox Live, as well as more traditional four-player local splitscreen.

Hydro Thunder Hurricane is currently set for a Summer 2010 release exclusively on Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade service.