Monster Truck Wars Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Racing / Action

Monster Truck Wars

SystemGame Boy
GenreRacing, Action
DeveloperGremlin Graphics Software
PublisherAcclaim
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Game Boy, Monster Truck Wars is a racing game developed by Gremlin Graphics Software and published by Acclaim. It blends racing and action elements.

Among the 29 Game Boy racing games in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

Gremlin Graphics Software also made Jeep Jamboree: Off Road Adventure and Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension for the Game Boy.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Monster Truck Wars is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Monster Truck Wars gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Monster Truck Wars cheats & codes

1 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Stop Timer01002AD2

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Monster Truck Wars walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Monster Truck Wars FAQ

Who made Monster Truck Wars?

It was developed by Gremlin Graphics Software and published by Acclaim.

Is Monster Truck Wars multiplayer?

No. Monster Truck Wars is a single-player game.

How long does Monster Truck Wars take to play?

As a racing game, Monster Truck Wars typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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