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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Wheelman | + | |cover = Wheelman cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Tigon Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Tigon Studios}} | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Midway Games}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 2009}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 21920 | |steam appid = 21920 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| − | |wikipedia = Wheelman | + | |strategywiki = |
| − | |winehq = | + | |mobygames = wheelman |
| + | |wikipedia = Wheelman (video game) | ||
| + | |winehq = 14547 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Key | + | '''Key points''' |
{{--}} Bare-bone PC port, lacking such features as video options or key rebinding. | {{--}} Bare-bone PC port, lacking such features as video options or key rebinding. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.39.0005}}. Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|5}}. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row | Steam | 21920 | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{--}} This game is no longer available digitally. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = | ||
| + | |sponsored = Pontiac G8, Opel Astra and Zippo lighter are featured in game. | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Replace bik files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | {{ | + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/658-wheelman-no-intro-movie-files/ "blank" movie files] and extract them. |
| − | # Download [ | ||
# Copy them to <code>{{p|game}}\WheelmanGame\Movies</code> replacing already existing ones. | # Copy them to <code>{{p|game}}\WheelmanGame\Movies</code> replacing already existing ones. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|LOCALAPPDATA}}\Wheelman}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|LOCALAPPDATA}}\Wheelman}} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
| + | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Wheelman - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Wheelman - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/wheelman |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= FOV change is vert-. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= FOV change is {{term|vert-}}. |
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use FOV hack|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | {{ | + | # Download [https://mega.nz/folder/iORliCIK#53Vv--UOAR77w6yXlihD-A/file/LSQzkKTa] and extract it. |
| − | # Download [https:// | ||
# Start the program. | # Start the program. | ||
# Start the game. | # Start the game. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
| − | {{ | + | # Download [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd],extract and start it. |
| − | # Download [ | ||
# Click '''Edit''' and '''Add'''. | # Click '''Edit''' and '''Add'''. | ||
# Type in a name, e.g. '''Wheelman'''. | # Type in a name, e.g. '''Wheelman'''. | ||
# Right to a Path field click button with <code>...</code>. | # Right to a Path field click button with <code>...</code>. | ||
| − | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Wheelman.exe</code>. |
# Under position type in: | # Under position type in: | ||
#* '''X''' = 0 | #* '''X''' = 0 | ||
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# Click '''OK''' and launch the game. | # Click '''OK''' and launch the game. | ||
| − | '''Notes | + | '''Notes''' |
{{ii}} Make sure window width and height in DxWnd is the same as the one selected in game. | {{ii}} Make sure window width and height in DxWnd is the same as the one selected in game. | ||
| − | {{--}} This method has a negative impact on | + | {{--}} This method has a negative impact on frame rate. |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Only control presets with no remapping option. |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = unknown |
|acceleration option notes = No option provided. | |acceleration option notes = No option provided. | ||
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = A controller is recommended. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Shared with mouse. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Shared with mouse. | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = true |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = false | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Wheelman - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Wheelman - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Polish retail release only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Russian retail release only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = 3 | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
| − | |physics = | + | |physics = Havok |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = | |audio = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP, Vista |
|minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 GHz | ||
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ | ||
| − | |minRAM = 2 GB | + | |minRAM = 2 GB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 9 GB |
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7800 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7800 | ||
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1800 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1800 | ||
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|recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.8 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.8 GHz | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ | ||
| − | |recRAM = 3 GB | + | |recRAM = 3 GB |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 15 GB |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 | ||
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Pages with corrupt images]] | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Tigon Studios | |
| Midway Studios Newcastle | |
| Publishers | |
| Midway Games | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 3 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 24, 2009 |
 |
|
Key points
- Bare-bone PC port, lacking such features as video options or key rebinding.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM v7.39.0005 DRM. Russian copies use StarForce 5 DRM. | |
|
| Steam (unavailable) | |
|
- This game is no longer available digitally.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sponsored | Pontiac G8, Opel Astra and Zippo lighter are featured in game. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Replace bik files[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Wheelman |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21920/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Wheelman |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21920/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | FOV change is Vert-. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
| Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Field of view (FOV)
| Use FOV hack[citation needed] |
|---|
|
Windowed
| Use DxWnd[citation needed] |
|---|
Notes
|
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Only control presets with no remapping option. | |
| Mouse acceleration | No option provided. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | A controller is recommended. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion | Shared with mouse. |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Polish retail release only. | |||
| Russian | Russian retail release only. | |||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | 15 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 ATI Radeon X1800 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 2600 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (21920) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.