Watch Dogs

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5182 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,662 out of 5182
  2. Mixed: 913 out of 5182
  3. Negative: 1,607 out of 5182
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  1. AvengedSkull
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    I really like first Watch_Dogs game, second and third game are trash sadly, so i don't have high hopes for 4th game, because feels like they have no idea how to make it good anymore. But at least first one was actually really cool with it's dark atmosphere and pretty good graphics for 2014 (on PC of course, i know console versions looked worse).
  2. realnewshere
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing compared to Cybertrash2077. Watch_Dogs actually has interesting city, graphics look good for 2014, story mission are fun.
  3. WhenDustSettles
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Actually really decent game that has amazing graphics for 2014 video game. Depends on time of day, but at sunset / night time it looks amazing, also when it rains. Cool serious main character, not some cartoonish idiot.
  4. Hollow900
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Very good game with really cool dark atmosphere in the city. graphics hold up even in 2020.
  5. thetruehero
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    Really cool open-world game, not gta 5 level, but still million times better than games like cyberpunk 2077.
  6. lifeiseasy
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    Recently tried it and i'm impressed. Is it gta 5 ? No. But does it innovate in terms of 2014? Hell yeah. People who act like it didn't innovate never played it. First time ever you can control bridges, trains (move around inside train), hack people's phones in video game. These things were never done before watch dogs came out.
  7. Mrmuffiine
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    Chicago is really nice to wander and smooth combat system. I think Ubisoft doing really good for digital tourism.
  8. epic_pirate
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    Best Watch Dogs on whole series, if you are interested in watch dogs, play this one!
  9. ThePunisher_
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
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  10. I_RateGames
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    There's something special about Watch Dogs 1 that makes me going back to this game over and over again.
  11. Ubisoft_Forever
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    I will support Ubisoft until the day i die. I bought AC Valhalla Day 1 and i will do same with Far Cry 6. I want to play Assassin's Creed Unity as last thing i ever do, before i die. Ubisoft (alongside Rockstar Games, Remedy Entertainment and Capcom) is one of my favorite game developers of all time and i mean it. They have got so much undeserved hate from tasteless haters who never evenI will support Ubisoft until the day i die. I bought AC Valhalla Day 1 and i will do same with Far Cry 6. I want to play Assassin's Creed Unity as last thing i ever do, before i die. Ubisoft (alongside Rockstar Games, Remedy Entertainment and Capcom) is one of my favorite game developers of all time and i mean it. They have got so much undeserved hate from tasteless haters who never even cared to play Ubisoft games. Anyway i just wanted to truly thank Ubisoft for every video game they have done and thanks to that made my life so much happier and better in general. Watch Dogs and AC Unity were games that helped me to get over my depression and for that i'm forever thankful for Ubisoft. Thank you.… Expand
  12. andlifegoeson
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    I like the darker tone of first game. At times looks really realistic actually, keep in mind it's 2014 game. Not GTA V, but still unique in it's own right.
  13. Facts_Feelings
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    It's crazy how evil and tasteless some people can be. Ubisoft takes years to make these amazing game and all they get back is some whining losers who give them 0 out of 10. Great game.
  14. Brave_New_World
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    It's pretty funny how many people whined over Watch Dogs 1 that was actually solid open world game that actually worked and had depth, interesting NPC's (by 2014 standard) and it was just cool game. Now when Cyberpunk 2077 came out, all these whiners are silent, because they know how much worse game is Cyberpunk 2077 compared to Watch Dogs. Even if we talk about just police spawning andIt's pretty funny how many people whined over Watch Dogs 1 that was actually solid open world game that actually worked and had depth, interesting NPC's (by 2014 standard) and it was just cool game. Now when Cyberpunk 2077 came out, all these whiners are silent, because they know how much worse game is Cyberpunk 2077 compared to Watch Dogs. Even if we talk about just police spawning and chasing, that works perfectly in Watch Dogs, but is on amateur level in Cyberpunk 2077. That's just one example out of many.… Expand
  15. Alwaysflyhigh
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    I'm not even slightly surprised for this low user score. After all it's not some Sony studio that buys reviews (that happened with demon souls remake, go check if you don't believe me). But yeah, it's Ubisoft, most underrated game developer on planet earth. Watch Dogs (2014) is nice enough game, i like it, it's not perfect, but i don't mind that. It has still enough content and solid graphics.
  16. theZeus33
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    Best version of Watch Dogs 1 has lowest user score? Umm okay, it makes no sense, but whatever. Overall very decent game, that got way too much hate for basically nothing. Yeah it doesn't look exactly like E3 demo, but why nobody mentions that it still looks very good for an 2014 game? City is really well designed, specially considering the fact it was Ubisoft's first ever modern-open-worldBest version of Watch Dogs 1 has lowest user score? Umm okay, it makes no sense, but whatever. Overall very decent game, that got way too much hate for basically nothing. Yeah it doesn't look exactly like E3 demo, but why nobody mentions that it still looks very good for an 2014 game? City is really well designed, specially considering the fact it was Ubisoft's first ever modern-open-world game that had modern city with cars and helicopters and all that stuff. Sure they had done driving and guns in far cry games, but making GTA-like living/breathing city is way more complex. Even just most recent example is Cyberpunk 2077 where CdprojectRed completely failed to make living/breathing city. But in 2014, Ubisoft did it and they did it pretty well.… Expand
  17. Wizardof
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    Best game in the series. It's like gta, but different. Hacking is really cool element and makes it stand out.
  18. HonestOpinionzz
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Watch Dogs 1 is great open world hacker game. Graphics look really solid considering it came out early 2014. gameplay is fun enough, shooting feels great, outfits have cool color variations. It's not perfect, but hardly anything is.
  19. TheValhalla
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Positives - Graphics. Main Character, Overall serious feel of the game, Fun missions
    Negatives - More minigames would have been nice
  20. WeLiveInMatrix
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Solid game, reminds me gta series, but with hacking. Open world looks really cool, i love exploring in this game.
  21. SecretSanta
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Solid futuristic open world game, i really like it. GTA V did it way better, but that doesn't mean that Watch Dogs is bad, hell no. It's very much good game and hacking ability makes it stand out from other games.
  22. zorrow
    Mar 16, 2021
    10
    Extremely underrated game. It's better than watch dogs 2 and legion by mile. It's no GTA V, but it would be foolish to think that every game can match GTA V. There's a reason why Rockstar is king of video games. But that doesn't mean that Watch Dogs is bad game, not even close. Problem with comparing it to GTA V is that GTA V is insane masterpiece, i almost can't believe this game existsExtremely underrated game. It's better than watch dogs 2 and legion by mile. It's no GTA V, but it would be foolish to think that every game can match GTA V. There's a reason why Rockstar is king of video games. But that doesn't mean that Watch Dogs is bad game, not even close. Problem with comparing it to GTA V is that GTA V is insane masterpiece, i almost can't believe this game exists to be fair, but it does. And so does Watch Dogs, that is also very solid semi-futuristic open world action-hacker game. Chicago is interesting enough to explore, it has nice graphics and overall it's fun. I like it's tone, music and characters way more than in watch dogs 2. Watch Dogs 1 is more serious and realistic.… Expand
  23. blackrevenge21
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    in fact, watch dogs 1 made the error only in the E3 trailer, except that I think both the graphics and the physics engine, I think it is very successful. A lot of people compare it to gta but this is wrong GTA is separate watch dogs are separate. in addition, the graphics are also very good in ultra and the smooth story is already successful, so I think 10/10 game
  24. Reasonsz
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    As (almost) always Ubisoft delivers beautiful and fun open world to free roam in. Missions are fun enough.
  25. kyomehuang
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    I played through at least 10 times, I'm not bothered by the over-hype, this is a very good game, I don't care what others say.
  26. NewAgeGaming
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Best of three Watch_Dogs games (ironically). City is actually well designed and maxed out on PC, it looks actually really good.
  27. Freeedom
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Message to Ubisoft : Keep doing what you do and just ignore these haters. They have never understood your games. All they want are some mindless fast-paced nonsense games. They don't wanna think, they don't wanna explore, they don't wanna learn. They will never understand what you do. Just ignore them and focus on people who actually support / love your games. Thank you for the games youMessage to Ubisoft : Keep doing what you do and just ignore these haters. They have never understood your games. All they want are some mindless fast-paced nonsense games. They don't wanna think, they don't wanna explore, they don't wanna learn. They will never understand what you do. Just ignore them and focus on people who actually support / love your games. Thank you for the games you have done in past 10 years. This message goes to everyone who has worked on these games and who feel that fans don't respect their work. They do and i do and i have huge respect for everything you have done. Can't wait for AC Valhalla DLC's, Far Cry 6 and all your future projects.… Expand
  28. Lunden
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Solid open-world game, it's not GTA 5 level, but it had it's own cool things that GTA 5 doesn't have. Like you can ride inside train and actually walk around there, GTA 5 doesn't have that. GTA 5 is obviously better game, but Watch Dogs is still great.
  29. VisualsandMusic
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Great game overall, with some minor flaws, but it's fun and in the end that's all that matters with video games. I rather play this than depressing games like last of us 2.
  30. Bob22
    Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Watch Dogs is one of the better games Ubisoft has made over the years, fun missions, interesting city, solid graphics.
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#2 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Sep 3, 2014
    79
    Ubisoft's flagship title has a really, really repulsive protagonist. The entire storyline feels like it was cranked out of a automated story generator. On the positive side, Watch Dogs looks really good on PC, especially after modding the graphics to match the visual splendor of the early E3 demos. [Aug 2014]
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Jun 29, 2014
    70
    There are some strong gameplay elements in Watch Dogs, but overall it's merely an adequate open world game. [July 2014, p.46]
  3. GameCritics
    Jun 23, 2014
    80
    Nothing could have realistically lived up to the immense level of hype that Ubisoft stirred up for this game, and while I value strong narratives and envelope-pushing technological advancements, I place just as much importance in the ability to enjoy the gameplay that's being offered to me. Watch Dogs is one of the more exciting sandbox games of the last few years, and if this is to become Ubisoft's next big franchise, I'm excited to see where they take it.
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