Dead in the Water (video game) explained

Dead in the Water
Developer:	Player 1
Publisher:	ASC Games
Composer:	Michelangelo D'Amico
Platforms:	PlayStation
Genre:	Action, racing
Modes:	Single-player, multiplayer

Dead in the Water is a boat racing game, released for the PlayStation in February 1999.

Gameplay

Dead in the Water is a boat racing game. The game features nine tracks, with thirteen different characters to play.^[1]

Development

The game was originally planned for release in December 1998.^[1] Dead in the Water was re-released for PSone Classics for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.^{[2] [3]}

Reception

Previews for the game compared it to other racing games, such as Jet Moto and Twisted Metal.^{[1] [4]}

Dead in the Water received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website GameRankings. Next Generation said, "A decent-looking 3D polygonal game, Dead in the Water overall is a mixed bag, with the straight battle races being the ultimate lure. But in any case, steer clear of this shipwreck."

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dead in the Water. Harris. Craig. IGN. Ziff Davis. October 15, 1998. September 16, 2018.
2. Web site: PSone Classics on the Horizon. Nix. Marc. IGN. Ziff Davis. June 5, 2009. September 16, 2018.
3. Web site: 21 new PSOne Classic games downloadable on PS Vita. Sterling. Jim. Jim Sterling. Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. September 12, 2012. September 16, 2018.
4. Dead in the Water (Preview). Junk Guy. GamePro. IDG Entertainment. 111. October 1998. 134.