Games like this almost make me jealous of people who outfit their entertainment centres with massive HDTV sets and complementary surround sound speakers, since they're literally bringing the arcade home. It very much reminds me of the downtime I'd spend at movie theatres while waiting for the latest blockbuster to get started. Sure, these games weren't deep, but they were equal parts roller coaster and sensory overload. Back then, expensive arcade system boards could produce slick graphics and fast action that could rarely be replicated on home consoles. Hydro Thunder Hurricane is a perfect throwback to the 'high production' arcade games of yesteryear: the expensive looking, incredibly noisy machines that cost upwards of a dollar to play.
