18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker
Racing
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Developers/Publishers:
Sega AM2, Sega, Acclaim Entertainment
January 1, 1999, November 14, 2001, October 12, 2000, February 18, 2002, May 31, 2002, September 12, 2002
PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Dreamcast, Arcade
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High Difficulty: The steep difficulty curve in 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker can be daunting for new players.
Content Gaps: Some areas of 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker feel underdeveloped or lacking in content.
Bugs and Glitches: Some players have reported bugs that can disrupt the 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker experience.
Why To Avoid
High Replay Value: 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker offers numerous reasons to replay, thanks to its Racing elements.
Innovative Mechanics: 18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker introduces new and innovative mechanics in the Racing genre.
Community Driven: The game has a strong community, which enhances the multiplayer experience.
Why To Play
The main purpose of the game is to make it to the finish line with the truck's cargo. Players are given a set amount of time, but can ram into special vans that will add three seconds to the timer. There are several characters to choose from, each with a distinctive truck and attributes.
The game starts out in Key West and gamers travel across the United States, ending in San Francisco. After Stage 1, the game gives the player a choice of trailer. One trailer is harder to haul, but provides a bigger payoff while the other choice is easier to haul but provides a smaller payoff. Money is deducted from the total when the trailer is hit. Players can sound the truck's horn to make other cars on the road yield and slipstream behind large vehicles to gain a momentary speed boost.
In addition to the time limit, gamers also compete with the "Lizard Tail", a rival trucker. Crossing the finish line before the Lizard Tail yields additional money. In between levels, gamers can park the truck in a mini game to earn more cash.