H2Overdrive is a powerboat arcade racing game developed by Specular Interactive and released in 2009 by Raw Thrills.
During the races, players can run into crates that give them power-ups that can range from speed boosts to MegaHull and HullCrusher abilities,[1] which can be used to destroy opposing boats.
[7] The game was developed by Specular Interactive which consisted of former Midway San Diego employees,[8] along with Hydro Thunder creator Steve Ranck.
[9] It was unveiled by Raw Thrills at the Amusement Trades Exhibition International in January 2009.
[10] The game is considered a spiritual successor to Hydro Thunder, and was originally named Hydro Thunder 2 before being renamed to its current name;[1][11] Midway had been intending on creating a sequel to the game, but the plan would later be scrapped – Midway would also declare bankruptcy the same year H2Overdrive released.