18 Wheeler: American Pro Trucker

ReleasedJanuary 1999

Arcade
Nintendo GameCube
Dreamcast
PlayStation 2

About

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 unique truck and attributes. The game starts out in Key West and players 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, players also compete with the "Lizard Tail", a rival trucker. Crossing the finish line before the Lizard Tail yields additional money. In between levels, players can park the truck in a mini game to earn more cash.

Developer: Sega AM2
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment, Sega
Genres: Racing
Themes: Action
Modes: Single player, Split screen
Perspective: First person, Third person
Age ratings: ESRB E
IGDB rating: 58 / 100 (17 ratings)
Also known as: 18 Wheeler

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
Arcade	January 1999
Dreamcast	Oct 12, 2000
Nintendo GameCube	Feb 18, 2002 · North AmericaMay 31, 2002 · EuropeSep 12, 2002 · Japan
PlayStation 2	Nov 14, 2001