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18 Wheels of Steel: Pedal to the Metal
Studio : Value Software
by Value Software
Brand : Valuesoft
Model : 71102
Platform : Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows XP
Release Date : 2004-08-26
Publisher : Value Software
Minimum Age : 5.0 Years
Maximum Age : 20.0 Years
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0755142711023
UPC : 755142711023
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 13 reviews)
List Price : $19.99
Our Price : $2.69
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Manage your own trucker business; own up to 35 trucks
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Dispatch 45+ cargo types, from livestock and chemicals to mobile homes
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Rumble through crowded cities, past sea ports, and across rolling plains
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Protect delivery times against accidents, bad weather, even the police
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Maintain truck's peak condition; repair damages; improve with upgrades
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Product Description |
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18 Wheels Of Steel: Pedal To The Metal makes you the owner of your own trucking business. It's up to you to build an empire without answering to anyone! Start out with just a little cash, then build your business by bidding on jobs and delivering them faster than the competition. Manage your money and avoid the problems and pitfalls of trucking, to build your empire one delivery at a time. |
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Great semi-truck simulator! |
This is a great game! I have been playing this for three years! It has lots of trucks, and lots of cargos. I have figured out that every time you deliver three trailers, you get a new truck!
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Medal to the Metal Review |
This compares Pedal to the Metal against the original version Across America. The original was fine but it got boring after awhile. With this version, its the same game in principle but this time you are told what loads to take and where. The roads texture is must different and looks more like real roads. The Exits are another matter. No more Cloverleafs; they are hard right and left turns which means you have to be really careful about your speed of you are going to rack up damage for sure.
To guide you on your way there is an arrow overhead telling you where you should be going. This I think is a bad move. Tell me about a trucker that has an arrow outside his cab telling where where to go. If you can read a map or road signs then you shouldn't be driving.
On this version you get to cross the border to Mexico which is a nice touch. Even the loading dock down south is much cruder sort of reflecting a poorer country.
Many people complain about the dog trucks in the beginning on various versions. I don't, for it gives you an opportunity to master the controls and earn a better truck. Actually I prefer the more doggy trucks. The slicked up ones can get away from you really fast and are much harder to control.
About the laws. Most are enforced at the drop of a hat except for Red Lights. Many a time I have sailed through a town running every red light in the place with no penalty and I have enjoyed running down all sorts of traffic and road signs. Watching the motorcycle sail is a hoot. Trouble is that the cop car is like a brick wall. It doesn't move when you decide to go postal. Too bad. If you are going to get a ticket you might as well see the cop car get smashed up too.
If all you have played is the original version of 18 wheels, then this version will be more fun. |
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Way fun |
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I got this game for my 11 daughter. She totally loves to play it. You drive a semi truck acrossed North America. You pick up orders and deliver them, stop for gas, you chose the route you want to take. |
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Can't get my son off the computer |
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Got this game for my 14 year old son for his birthday and cannot get him off the computer now! My 10 year old daughter is also loving it. Highly recommend. |
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Product not received |
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Never received game; Had previously downloaded it from manufacturer's site, wanted CD for child's birthday. Finally had to order a different CD directly from manufacturer because Americancivilwar was unable to acquire it. |
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