18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2001
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Game Informer
    73
    With the lack of added features or graphical upgrades, it seems content to hang in the slow lane, while more ambitious PS2 projects pass it by. [Dec 2001, p.95]
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  2. BBC Sport
    72
    Although its gameplay isn't bad, the fact it's so short-lived means it will inevitably end up on the scrap heap.
  3. GameShark
    70
    An all too familiar Sega story: a refreshing new take on an old genre, featuring great control, sharp graphics, but crippled by lack of depth.
  5. GamerWeb Sony
    65
    It's not like playing 18-Wheeler isn't fun; it is. The problem is that it's over far too quickly and doesn't compare well to "Crazy Taxi" in terms of variety and replayability.
  6. GameSpot
    63
    Those [arcade] bells and whistles aren't available in the home version of the game, and what's left is a shell of a game with very little replay value.
  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    The average player will become bored with it. [Jan 2002, p.125]
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  8. TotalPlayStation
    60
    Let me put it another way: this game has four racing levels. Four. With a couple of tries, you can beat the game in under an hour. I’m not kidding. An hour.
  9. GameZone
    60
    The most frustrating part of the game is the slow acceleration of the trucks, which as we all know is realistic, but something about barely moving just isn't too fun.
  10. IGN
    55
    I reckon, you should rent this game, and then play it for all its worth, all of its glorious 18-wheeler bliss (all two-plus hours), and then get on with your life.
  11. GamePen
    50
    There isn’t much depth to this game at all.
  12. PSX Nation
    40
    The text book definition of 'rental', 18 Wheeler is an expensive one-joke bomb when bought for $50 but an appealing and (dare I say it?) fun driving game for the couple of hours that it took me to beat the crap out of it.

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#55 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 9 out of 19
  1. The_D4RknesS
    Oct 5, 2022
    1
    This game is really crap, it only has 4 maps, truck handling is horrible and it still has a very short time. The only reason I don't give a "This game is really crap, it only has 4 maps, truck handling is horrible and it still has a very short time. The only reason I don't give a " 0 "grade is because the interiors of the trucks are well worked out and have animations… Full Review »
  2. aspentitan
    Mar 15, 2018
    7
    This is a race game based off of momentum and is very addicting. I would say this game could be considered a hidden gem because it is veryThis is a race game based off of momentum and is very addicting. I would say this game could be considered a hidden gem because it is very simple to play but hard to master. It looks much simpler than it actually is. Those who think this is a pure race game will be hugely disappointed and claim the game is slow and sucks, but to those who can grasp the concept of pulling a huge trailer and the slow steady momentum gain which builds as you travel then this game shifts into cult classic territory. The game is quite short and a great game just to beat in a couple hrs or less. Only 4 races and you beat the game and get a score. This is arcade mode which is essentially half of the entertainment the disc provides. The other half of the disc is score attack, going around 3 laps of one chosen track destroying bonus vehicles. Anyway, the key about this game is the uniqueness of pulling a lot of weight and how that speed and weight is the game and the race part comes after keeping check of controlling the weight you are managing. Its unique, well done and is easy pick up and play without a life's dedication to enjoy fully. People should not only own huge awesome next generation games but also some challenging classics made back in the day. Glad to own this smaller title it's refreshing to go back and enjoy old school goodness! It's an arcade style game, much like a comic is not a full length book and I can appreciate this title is short, but sweet.… Full Review »
  3. KyleK.
    Apr 23, 2004
    0
    This is a shocker i would never have played it and would never have but i got givin it. I buy good games like burnout 2, vice city and all This is a shocker i would never have played it and would never have but i got givin it. I buy good games like burnout 2, vice city and all that. Shocking everything. Stupidest game ever played. … Full Review »
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