18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker

 GameCube
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 8 out of 17
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  1. GameShark
    70
    Unfortunately, the biggest drawback to 18 Wheeler is the game life. This game is short. Really short.
  2. Hot Games
    70
    It's the same old game, and a short one at that.
  3. GameSpy
    68
    Fun for a few minutes but gets played out all too quickly.
  5. Game Informer
    60
    Quite and ugly game. There's more pop-up than a toaster, and the music is unappealing to anyone without a straw hat. [Apr 2002, p.79]
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  6. Nintendo Power
    56
    Most players will complete all four races within an hour or two. [Mar 2002, p.133]
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  7. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    55
    Do yourself a favor and head down to your local arcade if you want to play some 18 Wheeler. [May 2002, p.112]
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  8. TotalGames.net
    54
    On the GameCube though, without adding any more to the game such as an extra character or stage, this seems a pretty pointless release of an average game.
  9. IGN
    50
    If you're considering paying $50 for an hour's worth of racing -- without the added benefit of the arcade cabinet, horn, and steering wheel, I might add -- the novelty factor quickly runs dry.
  10. GamerWeb Nintendo
    50
    Dated graphics, shallow gameplay and a playing time of about 40 minutes to an hour for the main arcade mode are just some of the reasons to avoid wasting your money on this.
  11. Media and Games Online Network
    49
    Another rehashed port.
  12. Gamezilla!
    48
    When the game can be completed in a hour or two, a sense of not getting your money's worth will likely be the impending feeling.
  13. GameSpot
    46
    Now, a game that was less than impressive on the Dreamcast is even less so when presented on the technically superior GameCube.
  14. Gaming Age
    42
    The game at home offers nothing but a quick thrill, albeit a rather cheap one.
  15. Nintendojo
    40
    Like a teenager hooking up with a lady. It’s fun while it lasts, but it doesn’t last long!
  16. GameZone
    40
    Runs out of gas quickly and has all the personality of a pair of dirty mud flaps.
  17. GamePro
    40
    And let’s not forget the "What th-?!" reaction you'll have when you complete the fourth level and the game’s credits start rolling!
  18. All Game Guide
    40
    The simple, straightforward nature of gameplay is over far too quickly and the appealing aspect of smashing into buildings and cars is largely neglected.

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#79 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. RamenRoodles
    Aug 6, 2021
    5
    2021 Review
    EIGHTEEN WHEELER!!! Ba ba dum da dum da dum. That intro song kinda jamming. IDK MAYN should you play it should you not? Do you    2021 Review
    EIGHTEEN WHEELER!!! Ba ba dum da dum da dum. That intro song kinda jamming. IDK MAYN should you play it should you not? Do you like trucks? Do you like arcade checkpoint racing? Do you like over the top satisfying carnage like any of the Burnout games. Ok well picture burnout but you're in semi trucks. And there is a incredibly small rooster of trucks to choose from and an even smaller list of tracks to race/destroy thing on. I will admit playing this is a lot of nostalgia but the game lacks any long term substance. Its something you'll pick up for 20-30mins have a laugh as you slam into other cars with your semi or race a friend in local split screen for fun but then you'll be ready for the next thing. Short and sweet but not a lot of substance.    … Full Review »
  2. GamecubeLover
    Jul 25, 2016
    6
    The gamecube version is the 2nd best of the three. This one has okay graphics and okay controls. The courses are WAY to short and the gameThe gamecube version is the 2nd best of the three. This one has okay graphics and okay controls. The courses are WAY to short and the game lacks of design.… Full Review »
  3. Adam
    Apr 24, 2003
    9
    Great game....nice graphics, lots of fun....a bit too short though.
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