5 reviews
Wheelman
The game is set in an open world environment modeled after Barcelona, full of destructible objects, alleyways, shortcuts through office blocks and a total of 31 story missions and 105 side missions. While most missions are driving-oriented, there are also foot missions which are played from a third person perspective. A wide variety of weapons are ...
Details
- Released
- March 23, 2009
- Developer
- Tigon Studios
- Publisher
- Midway Games
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If the idea of a crazy, almost stuntman-like car-based action game sounds like your kind of thing, Wheelman shouldn't be passed up.
The quick ones got angry in Barcelona. In the latest game created by Vin Diesel, we run wild through the streets of a seaside metropolis. Is this enough of an incentive to buy Wheelman?
Wheelman will take you on a thrill ride that unfolds throughout the streets of Barcelona, delivering powerful cinematic moments throughout the game's compelling storyline with car chases inspired by Hollywood's most famous action-sequences.
I don't know how I'm going to score a game until I sit down and write the review. After reading the paragraphs preceding this one, it's clear I did not like Wheelman. When Vin Diesel is attached to a project -- whether it be a movie or game -- you expect to have to suspend your disbelief and settle in for some unbelievable shenanigans. Sadly, Wheelman pushes those ideas too far past the point of no return. Sure, the occasional hip check from a sedan is cool, but there's no story to keep you going (Why would the gangs put up with his crap?), the combat is a chore (Oh, another swarm of bad guys ...
If you find bald headed men with gravely voices sexy then do I have a treat for you (I am not describing myself by the way), as the latest console project featuring the bizarrely named Vin Diesel is ready to hit our screens. With the critically acclaimed Riddick title already in his locker, it seems that Vin has gone down a more out and out action orientated route this time around. For those of you thinking it has been a long time coming (remember the hidden trailer in a secret room during St...