Monster Trucks PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing

Monster Trucks

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreRacing
DeveloperReflections Interactive
PublisherPsygnosis
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Monster Trucks is a racing game released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Reflections Interactive and published by Psygnosis.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D.

Reflections Interactive also made Driver, Driver 2 and Destruction Derby 2 for the PS1.

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 PS1 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 Trucks 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 Trucks gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Monster Trucks cheats & codes

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

RCJC Pad 1700BB3B6 ????
AnAc Pad 1700BB3B4 ????
PAL2NTSC8426788A 22F6
Screen X800AA260 00?? 800B2AD0 00??
Screen Y800AA262 00?? 800B2AD2 00??
No damage74295C9E 3FBF 84295C9E 3E2A

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Monster Trucks walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Monster Trucks FAQ

When did Monster Trucks come out on the PS1?

Monster Trucks was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made Monster Trucks?

It was developed by Reflections Interactive and published by Psygnosis.

Is Monster Trucks multiplayer?

No. Monster Trucks is a single-player game.

How long does Monster Trucks take to play?

As a racing game, Monster Trucks 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.

Read more about Monster Trucks on Wikipedia. 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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