- Publisher: Acclaim
- Release Date: Feb 18, 2002
- Also On: PlayStation 2
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70Unfortunately, the biggest drawback to 18 Wheeler is the game life. This game is short. Really short.
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70It's the same old game, and a short one at that.
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68Fun for a few minutes but gets played out all too quickly.
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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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Most players will complete all four races within an hour or two. [Mar 2002, p.133]
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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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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.
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50If 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.
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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.
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Another rehashed port.
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48When 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.
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46Now, a game that was less than impressive on the Dreamcast is even less so when presented on the technically superior GameCube.
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42The game at home offers nothing but a quick thrill, albeit a rather cheap one.
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40Like a teenager hooking up with a lady. It’s fun while it lasts, but it doesn’t last long!
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40Runs out of gas quickly and has all the personality of a pair of dirty mud flaps.
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40And let’s not forget the "What th-?!" reaction you'll have when you complete the fourth level and the game’s credits start rolling!
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The simple, straightforward nature of gameplay is over far too quickly and the appealing aspect of smashing into buildings and cars is largely neglected.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 1 out of 2
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Mixed: 1 out of 2
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Negative: 0 out of 2
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Adam9Great game....nice graphics, lots of fun....a bit too short though.
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BruceC5Average game play, good graphics - but way too short on courses!