King of the Road

King of the Road is an improved version of Hard Truck 2. The game simulates the life of long-haul truckers, delivering merchandise over a large territory. This involves racing other truckers and having to keep supply and demand in mind. There are different weather circumstances, and from time to time, circuit races where the player is invited and can earn a license to hire other truckers and start a company. Cash is used to upgrade the vehicles, acquire new ones, or to pay other drivers' salaries. The first company to own a 51% share in the delivery market wins.

While driving, one must keep track of incoming orders, the truck load and the state of their vehicle. Servicing and refueling at regular intervals is necessary, and it's possible to invest in scanners, protection systems and other equipment. The CB radio is not only used to talk to other drivers, but also to negotiate with the mob and the police, who are always in pursuit, with wild chases over county borders.

The main improvements over Hard Truck 2 are the new refueling system in the simulation mode, different fuel prices, a revamped repair menu, better graphics, driving physics and collision objects, new equipment and gameplay balancing.

Network multiplayer is available for up to eight players.