Big Mutha Truckers (GBA) (Big Mutha Truckers (GBA))

Member Name: thole09

Product:	Big Mutha Truckers (GBA)
Date:	26/04/09 (24 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Gameplay, Graphics

Disadvantages: Simple audio

"Big Mutha Truckers" is a video game released for the Gameboy Advance console in 2005 by Destination Software. It is based on a series of video games released for earlier consoles of the same name. In the United States, the game received a rating of "E" by the ESRB panel which deemed it suitable for all ages.

The story begins with Mother Jackson saying she is to retire from the "trucking industry" (HGV driving) and offers her children the opportunity to take over the business by competing against one another to see who can earn the largest profit in a period of sixty days. The player will drive around "Hick State County" while transporting loads of goods from suppliers to small businesses with the aims of buying low and selling high. The player must aim to complete many supplying contracts as this will gain the largest profit to win the game. Should the player wish to, he or she can upgrade the HGV with various parts and kits to enable certain distinctions such as a faster top speed. There is also the element of "free roaming" in this game which can see the player driving through red lights at full speed, driving on sidewalks and other illegal mischievous activity though this could lead to a police chase which ends in a small fine. Truck damage and fuel are gauges to watch in this game as too much damage or running out of fuel will result in a severe delay to the in-game 60 day competition. Multiplayer play is also available by use of a game link cable and this turns the game into a racing title.

Big Mutha Trucks was one of the first titles to offer the graphics in full 3D which makes for excellent viewing. While the 3D rendering is of a very early standard it is complete with well detailed roads, environmental scenery and other vehicles. The player's vehicle comes across as being the most detailed complete with visible horns and other smaller features. The audio is simple with various short compositions passing as music from the player's vehicle and standard driving effects including acceleration and horns.

Overall, Big Mutha Truckers is an interesting title which could provide some entertainment to the player. Its innovative graphic implementation is most definitely a plus to this game and could serve as visually pleasing if nothing else.

Summary: Thumbs up