18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Acclaim
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2001
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
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  1. PaulT.
    Dec 2, 2001
    3
    This is possibly one of the worst games I have ever played. Just a game for red-necks I reckon.
  2. ReidL.
    Dec 23, 2001
    7
    Pretty good game, just almost impossible!
  3. C.T.
    Dec 3, 2001
    2
    This one was the thing I ever played in PS2 history.
  4. SIRO
    Jan 12, 2002
    9
    It`s about time someone made a game like this. Fun to play and great graphics of these trucks plus real truck movement. Only down side is not enough levels at arcade mode. I have wanted a game like this since I was a boy.
  5. MitchBaker
    Nov 22, 2002
    10
    Definitely fun to race and blow cars up overall great game.
  6. B.
    Feb 20, 2002
    1
    Straight out of the trailer park!!! A true joke to video gamers. But great for all those who watch TNN's 18 Wheels of Justice.
  7. Mrxyepp
    Apr 16, 2004
    1
    It's terrible.It goes to slow and gets dull very fast.bad gameplay too. Dont bye or rent this, even if you're a trucker....
  8. 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 that. Shocking everything. Stupidest game ever played.
  9. FrankE.
    Feb 21, 2002
    10
    Even though it is slow, it is also a challenge and the graphics are awesome. The bonuses are terrific.
  10. HarryJ.
    Feb 26, 2003
    0
    this game is a waste of money.......they shouldnt have even made this horrible game.
  11. BoomanKnuckles
    Nov 11, 2002
    10
    Perfect! I love trucks and I love this game too!
  12. 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 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 andThis 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.… Expand
  13. 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 " 0 "grade is because the interiors of the trucks are well worked out and have animations

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#55 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    The average player will become bored with it. [Jan 2002, p.125]
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