Wave Rider is an endless surfing game where you control a surfboard or jet ski, dodging rocks, trees, and waterfalls and collecting starfish. The further you go, the faster you go, the easier it is to... fail.
Surf, dodge obstacles, and try not to fall off the board
Imagine you're standing on a surfboard hurtling across the blue sea. In front of you are rolling waves. However, in front of you, there are also reefs, floating logs, sinkholes, and waterfalls cascading down onto your head.
- You hurtle forward. You can't stop. You can't turn back. You only have three choices: turn left, turn right, or pray.
Touching any obstacle will kill you. Logs? Dead. Rocks? Dead. Sinking hole? Fall in dead. Waterfall? Dead too.
Don't be tempted by starfish
Starfish: Along the way, daring players can find sparkling starfish as rewards. Pick them up to unlock new boards and jet skis. But starfish are often found in the most dangerous places, right next to rocks, in the middle of waterfalls, or on paths where logs are floating.
- Do you dare to pick them up?
If you take the risk, the reward is more beautiful, cooler boards. If you make the mistake, you're back at the starting line.
Speed is what kills you
The further you go, the faster your board speeds. At first, you can leisurely dodge a log. Later, everything flashes past your eyes like lightning. If you have a split second of slow reflexes, you will crash into a rock, and then... it's over.
Wave Rider gameplay tip: Try not to crash into anything
- Don't look at the board. Look far ahead.
- Starfish aren't everything. If it is in a hazardous position, please disregard it. Surviving an extra 10 seconds is worth more than a star.
- The further you go, the less greedy you become. When the speed increases, forget about collecting stars. Survival is the number one goal.
- Master the controls. Turn left, press A, or the left arrow; turn right, press D, or the right arrow; and go up (accelerate if available), press W, or the up arrow.
Unlock surfboards and jet skis
The game has dozens of surfboards and jet skis to unlock. Each looks different, but most importantly, your skill is key. A beautiful surfboard won't help you dodge rocks better.
How far have you gone?
Every time you die, you think: "This time I'll do better." And then you die again. And play again. That's the loop of Wave Rider. There's no final reward, no celebration. Only the distance you've traveled and the pride of surpassing your own previous record.
