Wheelman is an open-world action-adventure video game developed by Tigon Studios and Midway Studios Newcastle. It was published by Ubisoft and released in 2009 for various platforms. The game features fast-paced driving action and cinematic-style gameplay with a strong emphasis on car chases and stunts.
Overview:
In Wheelman, players take on the role of Milo Burik, an undercover agent and skilled driver who becomes involved in a web of intrigue and criminal activities in the streets of Barcelona, Spain. The game offers a mix of driving missions, combat sequences, and a storyline filled with twists and turns.
Gameplay:
The gameplay in Wheelman is centered around driving mechanics and vehicular combat. Players can take control of various vehicles in the open-world city environment of Barcelona. They can perform stunts, engage in high-speed chases, and utilize the game's "Vehicle Melee" system to perform special takedowns on enemy vehicles. Additionally, the game features a "Bullet Time" mechanic, allowing players to slow down time during intense driving sequences, adding a cinematic flair to the action.
Features:
1. Cinematic driving action: Wheelman delivers a cinematic-style experience, with intense car chases, explosive stunts, and over-the-top action.
2. Open-world Barcelona: Players can freely explore a detailed open-world representation of Barcelona, complete with various side missions and challenges.
3. Vehicle Melee system: The game's unique combat mechanic allows players to perform special attacks and takedowns on enemy vehicles during high-speed pursuits.
4. Bullet Time: Players can trigger Bullet Time, slowing down time during driving sequences, to perform precise maneuvers and evade enemies.
5. Storyline and missions: The game features a storyline filled with intrigue, double-crossing, and a variety of missions that keep players engaged throughout the game.
6. Voice and likeness of Vin Diesel: The game features the voice and likeness of actor Vin Diesel, who plays the main character, Milo Burik.
System Requirements (PC):
Minimum:
- OS: Windows XP / Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Pentium D 3.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
- Memory: 1 GB RAM (XP) / 2 GB RAM (Vista)
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card with 256 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce 6800 / ATI Radeon X1600)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Recommended:
- OS: Windows XP / Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card with 512 MB VRAM (NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS / ATI Radeon X1900)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Game Size: 7 GB
