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1996 · Namco · Racing · Sports

Aqua Jet

Nintendo console exclusive

Aqua Jet is a 3-D water scooter simulator with racing elements, developed and published by Namco, which was released in 1996.

Released
1 September 1996
Platforms
ArcadeNintendo Switch 2
Genres
RacingSports
Developers
Namco
Publishers
Namco
Perspective
First person
Country
Japan

About

Aqua Jet is a 1996 racing video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It was released in Japan in September 1996 and in North America in October 1996. Hamster Corporation released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, as well as the Arcade Archives 2 series for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in August 2025.

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

The player rides a jet ski throughout a water course, aiming to reach the first by navigating the level and surpassing enemies within a strict time limit, similar to Namco's Ridge Racer (1993). The time limit can be extended by running into checkpoints on time. Obstacles such as choppy water and ramps to jump on are available. Only one track is available, with an advanced version to be unlocked, though a mirrored version and a mirrored version of the advanced version are available through cheats. The player can play as a penguin through cheats.

Reception

Ken Talbot of Nintendo Life gave the Nintendo Switch 2 version a 6/10 score, praising its gameplay, though he criticized its severe lack of content.

Releases by platformdates and regions as published

PlatformReleasedRegions
Arcade1 September 1996Worldwide

Editions and related releases

Ported as
Arcade Archives 2: Aqua JetArcade Archives: Aqua Jet

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Platform libraries

Publishers

  • Namco gamesArcade-based games › Namco proprietary arcade systems

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