Wipeout 64

Your primary goal is to finish races in first place across a championship season. You control a hovercraft using the analog stick to steer and the A button to accelerate.

Tracks are filled with sharp turns, jumps, and hazardous obstacles. To succeed, you must master the art of airbraking (using the L and R buttons) to drift around corners without losing too much speed.

Pick up weapon pads scattered on the track to obtain offensive and defensive items, which can be fired with the B button. Your craft has an energy shield that depletes when you crash or are hit; if it reaches zero, you explode and respawn but lose precious time.

Power-up pads can also replenish shields or grant a temporary speed boost. A key strategy is to balance aggressive racing with defensive play—use weapons wisely to disrupt opponents ahead of you, but always save some energy for emergency shielding.

In the early laps, focus on learning the track layout and finding the optimal racing line. During the middle of the race, maintain a consistent pace and collect power-ups to prepare for the final lap.

In tense moments, a well-timed boost or missile can secure victory.