Hard Trucks: 18 Wheels of Steel

by ValuSoft

Product Features

• Get behind the wheel of a big rig to deliver cargo loads and build your business
• Six powerful trucks including monster 18 wheelers, flatbeds, and tankers
• Log miles as you travel on actual roads and highways through 11 states
• Beware of road hazards, low fuel, and even the police
• Carefully manage your cargo so you don't overload or slow delivery time

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006JK1P
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: August 30, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,665 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Hard Truck: 18 Wheels of Steel, you've struck out on your own as an independent trucker. Your goal? To make 1 million dollars!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you've ever dreamed of driving a big rig..., May 25, 2003

By 

Lee G. Gilman (Charlotte, NC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hard Trucks: 18 Wheels of Steel (CD-ROM)

In this game, you are a trucker trying to develop your own transport company and make your own fortune. You do this by delivering loads, earning money and licenses so you can hire other drivers and assign them routes, as well as buy better trucks and upgrades. All the while, you have to avoid empty fuel tanks, pesky cops, and AI drivers who seem to cut you off at inappropiate times. Overall, it's a fun and unique gaming experience, although in other installments of Hard Truck, you had actual truck models (the ones here are generic) and you had to fight off the Mafia who would try to hijack your valuable loads and plant land mines in the highway. In addition, the cops were much more vicious in the previous games, using Apache helicoptors and high-powered riflesto stop you if you broke the law.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 18 Wheels Of Steel, October 3, 2002

By 

John (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hard Trucks: 18 Wheels of Steel (CD-ROM)

This game is a simulation type game. You are in control of your own truck. You must deliver goods and make money to help build your trucking business. The game is fun but you must have patience to succeed. Hauling other people's cargo may not be for everyone. You can upgrade your truck and even buy a new one. You can also hire other drivers to work for your company. The only downfalls to the game in my opinion are lack of multiplayer support and there are some parts of the game that are not believable such as crashes. The graphics are pretty good but be sure to meet the minimum requirements and a steering wheel really helps with this game.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dude, this is a blast!, September 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Hard Trucks: 18 Wheels of Steel (CD-ROM)

I played the original Hard Trucks and loved it. This sequel is even better. They added a business sim where you "ARE THE TRUCKER" and you have to run your business AND have fun cranking through the roads at breakneck speed. Really a blast and good for a lot of hours of playing.