Free Windows 8 Games: Hydro Thunder Hurricane

Recently I was checking out the Windows App Store on my Windows 8 system. To my surprise I found one of my all time favorite arcade games – Hydro Thunder. Like everything in the Windows 8 App Store, it’s free during the Consumer Preview stage.

Game Description:

The Xbox 360 hit Hydro Thunder Hurricane is coming Windows 8! This adrenaline-drenched sequel to the legendary arcade racer features rocket-powered speedboats blasting across amazing dynamic water, gorgeous visuals, and interactive environments packed with shortcuts and surprises.

You can use a Touchpad on a laptop, Keyboard, or Gamepad to play the game.

The races are a blast. Jump your boat and collect turbo boost power-ups and find hidden shortcuts. Hydro Thunder Hurricane is a fun Arcade racing game.

This is a nice gem in the Windows 8 App Store and is completely free.

I remember playing Hydro Thunder when there were still Arcade’s left. It was a sit-down boat racing game. It was so much fun, the first time I played, I pumped $20 worth of quarters in it. Then, when it came out on the Sega Dreamcast, my friends and I played it endlessly until we unlocked all of the boats and tracks.

If you’re testing out Windows 8 Consumer Preview, it’s definitely worth checking out Hydro Thunder Hurricane. have fun!