- January 29, 2008
- SCS Software
18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul
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About
In 18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul, players operate their own trucking business, bidding on jobs, hauling cargo across 48 states, Canada, and Mexico, and managing trucks to outperform competitors. Success depends on profitability, timely delivery, and maintaining truck conditions. The goal is to build a trucking empire and grow the business.




- The game has a huge map covering the entire USA and parts of Mexico, providing a vast area to explore.
- It offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it in their childhood, with many recalling fond memories.
- The game runs well on low-end PCs, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The graphics and overall design feel outdated, making it less appealing compared to modern trucking simulators.
- The driving mechanics, particularly the braking system, are often criticized for being unrealistic and frustrating.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with AI traffic and game crashes.
- graphics57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics of the game are widely regarded as outdated and mediocre, with many players noting that they do not hold up well compared to more recent titles. While some appreciate the game's attention to detail and realism, the overall consensus is that the visuals are lackluster, with numerous references to graphical glitches and a cluttered interface detracting from the experience. Despite being playable, the graphics are often described as dull and reminiscent of older games, leading to disappointment for those expecting modern standards.
“Running it in high shading quality using my AMD integrated graphics and still has about more than 200 fps.”
“This game is definitely worthy of its 100 Metacritic rating, not only is the story immensely well thought out, the graphics beautifully detailed and the game so massively atmospheric but it's also a gameplay experience like no other.”
“The stunning graphics will amaze you and leave you tooting your horn and tapping the airbrakes!”
“Graphics: the game's graphics are adequate but not particularly impressive.”
“Graphics are so old, I can name 20 games right now that were released 5 years before this game with 10 times better graphics. I love old games, but this is a floppy era game!”
“The graphics are nowhere near as sophisticated as they are in ETS 2 (they resemble the graphics in Bus Driver, an SCS game of a similar vintage to this one).”