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Driver: San Francisco
Driver: San FranciscoHit the road and rewind time in a high‑octane chase.
Wheelman
WheelmanHigh‑octane open‑world action set in a Barcelona‑inspired city.
Overview
Description

Driver: San Francisco puts you behind the wheel of a massive open‑world recreation of the Bay Area, letting you chase criminals, evade police, and explore iconic locations at breakneck speeds. The game’s signature “Shift” mechanic lets you instantly jump between any vehicle you see, creating seamless, cinematic pursuits that keep the action nonstop. Beyond the single‑player story, the title offers competitive multiplayer modes, ranging from classic death‑matches to team‑based races, all built around the same time‑bending gameplay. With a blend of realistic driving physics and arcade‑style thrills, it delivers a unique experience for both racing enthusiasts and action gamers alike.

Wheelman drops you into a sprawling, destructible urban playground modeled after Barcelona, where every alley and office block hides shortcuts and chaos. With 31 story missions and 105 side missions, the game blends high‑speed driving with intense third‑person foot combat. Choose from a wide arsenal of pistols, RPGs, and more as you tackle driving‑focused challenges and on‑foot objectives, all within a vibrant, open‑world environment that rewards exploration and aggressive play.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Racing
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Racing fans and action gamers
Action‑driven gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$59.99
release date
2011-09-02
2009-03-24
Specifications
developer
Ubisoft Reflections
Tigon Studios
publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Midway Games
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
82/100+26%
65/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Innovative time‑shift mechanic keeps gameplay fresh
  • Huge, detailed open‑world recreation of San Francisco
  • Robust multiplayer with several modes
  • Wide selection of licensed vehicles
  • Large open world with many shortcuts
  • Blend of driving and on‑foot combat
  • Extensive variety of missions
  • Rich weapon selection
Cons
  • Occasional frame‑rate drops on older consoles
  • Multiplayer matchmaking can be slow
  • Story pacing feels uneven at times
  • Single‑player only, no multiplayer
  • Mixed mission quality can feel uneven
  • Graphics show their age
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