Critic Reviews
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GameShark
Unfortunately, the biggest drawback to 18 Wheeler is the game life. This game is short. Really short.
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| 70 |
Hot Games
It's the same old game, and a short one at that.
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GameSpy
Fun for a few minutes but gets played out all too quickly.
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Game Informer
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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Nintendo Power
Most players will complete all four races within an hour or two. [Mar 2002, p.133]
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Electronic Gaming Monthly
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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TotalGames.net
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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GamerWeb Nintendo
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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IGN
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.
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Media and Games Online Network
Another rehashed port.
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Gamezilla!
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.
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GameSpot
Now, 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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| 42 |
Gaming Age
The game at home offers nothing but a quick thrill, albeit a rather cheap one.
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| 40 |
GamePro
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!
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GameZone
Runs out of gas quickly and has all the personality of a pair of dirty mud flaps.
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| 40 |
Nintendojo
Like a teenager hooking up with a lady. It’s fun while it lasts, but it doesn’t last long!
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All Game Guide
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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