Open Wheel Manager

About

"Open Wheel Manager" is a racing management simulation game that allows you to control a team's operations in open wheel racing. You'll need to develop a fast car, hire the right people, and come up with the best race strategy. The game features 12 championship teams, 40 drivers, and 9 engine suppliers, and offers the ability to design, produce, and install parts on your car. You can also negotiate contracts and maintain a 2D visualization of each race.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game has great potential and offers an engaging experience for fans of racing management games.
Players appreciate the ability to negotiate contracts and manage their team over multiple seasons.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements and updates.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay after a few seasons.
Many players report bugs and crashes, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.
Graphics and presentation are lacking, making the game feel more like a basic simulation than a polished product.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics in the game are considered adequate but in need of improvement, particularly in the representation of drivers, cars, and sponsors. Many users feel that the visuals fall short when compared to competitors like Grand Prix Manager and suggest that a more detailed graphical presentation would enhance the experience. While some players find the current graphics satisfactory, they acknowledge that updates are necessary to keep pace with more complex racing simulations.
- “Graphics and racing simulation model are superior.”
- “Ok graphics need updating but kept me happy.”
- “If you are looking for a more complicated game with more graphics, I would recommend Motorsport Manager when it's offered on sale.”
- “A bit more graphics for drivers, cars, and sponsors would be nice; it felt a bit flat when compared to Grand Prix Manager graphics.”
- “If you are looking for a more complicated game with better graphics, I would recommend Motorsport Manager when it's offered on sale.”
- “The graphics need updating, but they kept me happy.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay of the game is reminiscent of classic Microprose Grand Prix Manager titles, featuring accessible core mechanics that allow for quick season completion. Players appreciate the enjoyable experience and the developers' responsiveness to feedback and bugs.
- “If you're old enough (and geeky enough!) to remember the old MicroProse Grand Prix Manager games, this is very similar in gameplay.”
- “Let me explain: OWM is a nice game with understandable core mechanics that lets you finish a season pretty fast - at least if you want to.”
- “The developers are quick to respond to any bug and suggestion reports, and overall the gameplay is enjoyable.”