Monster Truck Wars Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Racing

Monster Truck Wars

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

Monster Truck Wars is a racing game released for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Gremlin Graphics Software and published by Acclaim.

Among the 19 Game Gear racing games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

Gremlin Graphics Software also made Zool: Ninja of the 'Nth' Dimension for the Game Gear.

Monster Truck Wars is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Gear 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 Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Monster Truck Wars cheats & codes

13 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Always Come In First (Ignore HUD)00D1-5201
Infinite Money00D1-7D98
Infinite Nitro00D1-FE76
Low Timer00D2-C600

See all Monster Truck Wars cheats

Monster Truck Wars walkthroughs & guides

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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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