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6.7 out of 10

Wheelman

First seen: 16 october 2008

Information found in: from 116 sources in 18 countries.

Best Price: 19.99 USD

  • User Score (35)
    5.6 5.6 from 35 reviewers
  • Expert Score (73)
    6.3 6.3 from 73 reviewers
  • Gameplay (22)
    7.5 7.5 from 22 reviewers
  • Graphics (31)
    7.1 7.1 from 31 reviewers
  • Sound (30)
    7.3 7.3 from 30 reviewers
  • Storyline (3)
    7.5 7.5 from 3 reviewers
  • Control (3)
    8.4 8.4 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (6)
    6.9 6.9 from 6 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • could be long, vehicle melee attacks, able voice acting, looks pretty great, octane hollywood
  • terrible on, cliched script and dialogue, graphical flaws distract, awful voice acting, person sections are terrible

VIN DIESEL IS THE WHEELMAN - Action film megastar Vin Diesel and his Tigon Studios are again blurring the lines between entertainment mediums, this time collaborating with Midway in the design and production of Wheelman to ensure an edge-of-your-seat gaming experience. Diesel’s voice and likeness will appear as the game’s main character, expert Wheelman Milo Burik. CINEMATIC THRILL RIDE – Wheelman delivers rubber-burning, asphalt-churning excitement that will take gam…

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  1. Wheelman

    Reviewer: OXM 360
    27 March 2009
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    8 Comments Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that an action hero with biceps the size of oil drums managed to claw his way from the burning wreckage of Midway's recent bankruptcy. Read more

  2. Wheelman

    Reviewer: GameSpot
    26 March 2009

    Wheelman introduces some neat ideas to the open-world driving genre, and when you're moving at high speed, it's a lot of fun. The slow-motion gunplay and air-jacking work particularly well, and really make you feel as though you're blessed with superhuman driving abilities. Nevertheless, there are also some big problems, particularly the on-foot combat and complete lack of multiplayer. If you're a fan of Vin Diesel or movie-based car chases then you'll get some enjoyment... Read more

  3. Wheelman

    Reviewer: ic-games
    13 April 2009
    Overall 7
    6.6
    Gameplay 7
    6.5
    Graphics 7
    6.7
    Sound 7
    7.0
     

    So overall I'd suggest looking elsewhere if you wanted a driving game that was both fun and slightly realistic, but there is fun to be had in the game specially if you've never played driving games before, I'm sure there are also Vin Diesel fans that will enjoy his dulcet tones as well. The speed of the game is also part of it's limited appeal, since there's no real noticeable slowdown graphically, even in high-speed pursuits and battles. But I'm afraid that the whole... Read more

  4. Wheelman

    Reviewer: RealGamer
    15 April 2009
    Overall 6
    5.6
    Gameplay 5
    5.0
    Graphics 7
    7.0
     

    Share: Digg It Stumble it! Del.icio.us Technorati Reddit Facebook We go for a spin with Vin Diesel. Action PC/PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 Tigon Studios Midway 18+ Out Now 1 I had high hopes for Wheelman when I first heard about the game! And it does try very hard to impress you! However, ultimately it fails with what is a disjointed and lacklustre endeavour that feels slightly unfinished! Read more

  5. Wheelman Reviewed!

    Reviewer: Britxbox
    20 April 2009
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    Vin Diesel seems to get around a lot. With two games in the same month, Wheelman comes from Midway Newcastle and UBISoft who bought the game from the troubled publisher at the end of its three-year development life. Heavily inspired by other games in the genre, especially the Driver series. If imitation is to be the most sincere form of flattery, Driver should feel a little embarrassed. Wheelman sees you play as Milo Burik, a CIA under-cover operative in Barcelona who... Read more

  1. Review: Wheelman

    Reviewer: The HellsMan!!, Boomtown
    16 April 2009

    It's sad to see a game with potential like Wheelman being rushed out of the door like that. I was really looking forward to play this, but as things are now... No thank you. Read more

  2. Reviewer: Review Centre
    24 October 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
    Graphics 3
    3.0
     

    i dont like vin diesel or games with him in .but this game was rented the game is fast nice graphics storyline you can press (a) button or fall a sleep . you drive cars or bikes to catch up with bad guys and jump out off cars or a bike and jump in there like a movie kind off thing . or on other missions ram there car so fast a few tims to kill them yes thats all this game does . if you seen the transporter movies you notice something about this game and the french cop... Read more

  3. Wheelman

    Reviewer: robemcdonald, swapgame
    20 April 2009
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    Wheelman was the last game I bought before joining swap game and was the final nail in the coffin for me purchasing games. I won’t go into too much detail regarding the story as there isn’t much story to go into; you are an undercover cop in Barcelona to uncover a major crime boss. You have to go undercover with the various (completely stereotypical) gangs and build their trust and bring them down from the inside. Very simple stuff, but in most cases we don’t buy... Read more

  4. The Wheelman (Xbox 360): Wheelman-An average game featuring a hollywood name?

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    28 April 2009

    Summary: Sad as it is, if Midway's games were all going to be as average as this, it's no they're bankrupt. Read more

  5. GTA LOVERS BUY THIS GAME! Great game!

    Reviewer: Amazon
    19 June 2010
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Fun: This review is from: The Wheelman (Xbox 360) (Video Game) This game is like GTA with 3 improvements: 1.Airjack - When you are behind a car you can jump into it and kick out whos in it. 2.Aimed Shot & Cyclone - You can shoot cars,tyres and drivers/passengers that are in front of you and behind you. 3.Crashing - You can crash into cars that are attacking you and blow them up. 10.0 Presentation 9.5 Graphics 9.5 Sound 9.5 Gameplay 9.5 Lasting Appeal You can free roam... Read more

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