Movie star. Pawned Hollywood story. Slowly dying publisher. Mix these elements into a blender with your favorite liqueur and you're typically going to get "crap in a glass." But, based on the cinematic trailer for The Wheelman the game actually looks entertaining. One part Burnout, two parts Transporter; The Wheelman could shape up to be a solid release if all the stars align in the favor of developer Tigon Studios.
And no, we're not going to hate on Vin Diesel in this post because the last time he was involved with a game, things got done right. We will however hate on the dialogue in the trailer, "A good driver knows when to start and knows when to stop." Really? Thanks, The Wheelman! That actually might be the first question on the learner's permit written exam. Not exactly brimming with the Hollywood toughness their script writer probably thought it was when he wrote it. But, we digress.
The Wheelman shouldn't look fun, trailer proves otherwise
by Xav de Matos 
on Dec 18th 2008 4:00PM
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Reader Comments (15)
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 4:16PM (Unverified) said
Jokes on them! You can't get a stick shift in a Pontiac G8 GT... this game will obviously suck.
j/k it actually looks kinda fun
j/k it actually looks kinda fun
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 4:52PM OptimumEDGE said
I don't know what the hell some of these American car manufacturers are thinking with some of their recent "automatic only" releases.
I mean even the new friggen charger doesn't offer manual transmission... WTF. An automatic? No f'in thanks.
I hear a 6-speed might be coming out for the G8 sometime in '09 though.
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I mean even the new friggen charger doesn't offer manual transmission... WTF. An automatic? No f'in thanks.
I hear a 6-speed might be coming out for the G8 sometime in '09 though.
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 9:05PM (Unverified) said
It does look kinda fun actually. Get home from a long day at work, turn the game on and shut your brain off kind of relaxation.
And OptimumEDGE, I seriously doubt the manufacturing will even be around to make a manual G8 by then lol.
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And OptimumEDGE, I seriously doubt the manufacturing will even be around to make a manual G8 by then lol.
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 4:22PM monkeyontherun4 said
wait did he just jump from one car to the other and kick the driver out? holy crap
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 4:26PM (Unverified) said
Lol @ "a good driver"!
Those good drivers...always knowing how to operate their vehicles.
Those good drivers...always knowing how to operate their vehicles.
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 4:26PM ObiBen8 said
When I first heard about this game I just wrote it off as another GTA clone, but it actually looks pretty good.
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 7:37PM (Unverified) said
I didn't know anything of this game but it looks awesome. I'm going to wait for the reviews but it looks awesome.
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 4:29PM (Unverified) said
GTA with Vin D. Nice.
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 4:51PM (Unverified) said
It does look fun.
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 5:01PM Landosystem said
Vin Diesel carries a 20 sided die in his pocket, so he is awesome.
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 5:04PM McWilly said
Wow someone just stole the PSP game Pursuit Force put it on console, upgraded to HD graphics and then gave it a name change ..........I like boobs.
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 8:07PM Taylor Yes Taylor said
So uh, what's with the 1988-style physics? That car just kinda moved like it was a magic carpet with no mass, sort of floating left and right over the ground when nothing should have been changing it's position. Right when Vin starts saying "a good driver knows..." watch that blue car do all sorts of silly movement.
Seriously people, get your cars stuck to the ground. I bet when the characters walk their feet sort of slide over the ground as their body moves, doesn't it?
-Taylor
Seriously people, get your cars stuck to the ground. I bet when the characters walk their feet sort of slide over the ground as their body moves, doesn't it?
-Taylor
Posted: Dec 18th 2008 11:18PM Mike Schramm said
I've played it. It's not fun (at least it wasn't a few months ago at E3):
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/joystiq-e3-impressions-wheelman/
http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/16/joystiq-e3-impressions-wheelman/
Posted: Dec 19th 2008 8:00AM (Unverified) said
I got to play this just recently at the last focus test, and let me tell you... its fun.. as in crazy OTT gameplay. the driving feels solid if a bit arcady, the cars have good weight and drift to them, the bikes are really fast and great for small allyways, and let me tell you about the big trucks!... boy! these can destroy everything in their path.
The near to final build is great, well done to the team .. you may have yourselves a real winner here.
The near to final build is great, well done to the team .. you may have yourselves a real winner here.
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