Watch Dogs

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6.4

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  1. oz4n
    Jan 27, 2016
    5
    First of all, I didn't really care about downgrade of the graphics... I was okay with that, but story and gameplay were unbelievable. Hacking and playing the God were some fun elements of the game at first, but then it became so boring. Storm into some place, hack into some system, bad guys comes in then kick some asses with your weapon and leave the place. Play same **** rescuingFirst of all, I didn't really care about downgrade of the graphics... I was okay with that, but story and gameplay were unbelievable. Hacking and playing the God were some fun elements of the game at first, but then it became so boring. Storm into some place, hack into some system, bad guys comes in then kick some asses with your weapon and leave the place. Play same **** rescuing civilians and fixing missions to hurt your butt and gain some experiences. The big story-line itself had also become boring at some point. I couldn't complete the third memory and removed the game. Game seems to give you a lot of freedom and a big open-world, but you realize that you're doing the same thing all the way around. Not good...… Expand
  2. renogza
    Dec 27, 2015
    5
    Horribly unoptimised for the PC. Chugs along like a fat guy with asthma. Add to that the horrible police rubberbanding (which makes it utterly impossible to ever, EVER lose the cops unless you have a gadget to prevent them spotting you in the first place. Just not fun.
  3. Mahdiar
    Dec 12, 2015
    7
    Gameplay : 7
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 6
    Sound : 9
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    Overall : 7
  4. sashaCZ1
    Dec 7, 2015
    6
    I really liked the concept, it was something new and unique. But then, don't forget it's Ubisoft.. They cannot compete to GTA. This games' graphics are good, some of the multiplayer modes were fun to play. And now, the horrible story, optimization, car physics came across. I cannot give Watch_Dogs a better score than 6. Altough, I'd like to see a new Watch_Dogs game, hopefully moreI really liked the concept, it was something new and unique. But then, don't forget it's Ubisoft.. They cannot compete to GTA. This games' graphics are good, some of the multiplayer modes were fun to play. And now, the horrible story, optimization, car physics came across. I cannot give Watch_Dogs a better score than 6. Altough, I'd like to see a new Watch_Dogs game, hopefully more polished.. 6/10.… Expand
  5. cobblers76
    Dec 6, 2015
    0
    The developers spent their money on marketing rather than making a good game.

    This is all I have to say, so I'll just keep on typing until this review is over 150 character and I can post it.

    DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.
  6. pratikgorasia
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    what is wrong with everyone giving negative reviews
    i can only say its marvellous game,with excellent graphics,best in any open world game ever have,smooth gameplay and wow storyline.
    thumbs up developers
    I WANT WATCH DOGS 2 NOW.
  7. tigerskin84
    Nov 11, 2015
    5
    Its no so bad the problem is that people tend to compare it with the much superior gta 5 and is not even a fair fight, if you can let that behind maybe you can enjoy the game, has a lot of mistakes of course but also has fun and sad moments, the main character is an @sshole ok, the gunplay is mediocre, the city is also quite small,cars sucks!!..you can spy on almost everyone, hackingIts no so bad the problem is that people tend to compare it with the much superior gta 5 and is not even a fair fight, if you can let that behind maybe you can enjoy the game, has a lot of mistakes of course but also has fun and sad moments, the main character is an @sshole ok, the gunplay is mediocre, the city is also quite small,cars sucks!!..you can spy on almost everyone, hacking mechanics are a disaster and boring, the problem is ubisoft promised too much.… Expand
  8. PJChem
    Oct 4, 2015
    8
    Great game, love it :) Funny but with so many bugs that sometimes is a little frustrating. It's a good ideia, with lots of funny things to do, the graphics are OK, and the gameplay os good.
  9. bleublimpgaming
    Sep 22, 2015
    7
    Not a bad game as people have been calling it, its certainly not gta 5 but the story is good enough to hold your focus and the bugs aren't even notable after a while. People give it a bad rap because of how amazing Gta 5 was and how this was nothing in comparison.

    Story:9
    Gameplay: 6
    Map: 6
    Graphics: 8
  10. jelikey
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    A great game, with good story line, good characters, and a lot of realism, where the enemies kill you with 4 or 5 shoots, Not another GTA or another Saint Row, where the only grace is to kill anyone in an easy way.
  11. lunaticfish
    Aug 28, 2015
    10
    Absolutely solid game and I don't understand the negative reviews. Perhaps I was lucky, but I started out playing this on a 4 year old Intel i3 with a budget Nvidia card and it looked good and ran well on Medium settings. I finished playing it on a different system (loving cloud based saves) where I was able to max everything out. Visually the game looked great on both systems, theAbsolutely solid game and I don't understand the negative reviews. Perhaps I was lucky, but I started out playing this on a 4 year old Intel i3 with a budget Nvidia card and it looked good and ran well on Medium settings. I finished playing it on a different system (loving cloud based saves) where I was able to max everything out. Visually the game looked great on both systems, the storyline is pretty solid and kept my attention and it brought some interesting new mechanics to a very tired genre.

    My only negative was the car driving as others have commented, took a little getting used to, especially coming from GTA V ... but no worse than Saints Row mechanics. Oh and the soundtrack has a pretty strange selection of tunes (although great use of Ministry's Jesus Built My Hotrod).

    I was fortunate though to pick this game up on a deal for under 10 euros, I'd held off buying it before due to the negative reviews. In hindsight, I would have quite happily paid full price.    … Expand
  12. KushAstronaut
    Jul 24, 2015
    10
    Great game. They've updated it to make it more compatible with AMD hardware, as far as I can tell. It really doesn't deserve so many negative reviews. Hardware issues aside, the game itself is a fantastic game, and is a lot of fun to play.
  13. EricFate
    Jul 18, 2015
    1
    A waste of potential from beginning to end. Inconsistent writing, non-sequitur mini games, a lead character with no redeeming characteristics, and a tedious open world in which there is no joy to be had from simple exploration. Save your money and get Sleeping Dogs or Saints Row instead. They both understand that games require an element of fun first and foremost. All this game does isA waste of potential from beginning to end. Inconsistent writing, non-sequitur mini games, a lead character with no redeeming characteristics, and a tedious open world in which there is no joy to be had from simple exploration. Save your money and get Sleeping Dogs or Saints Row instead. They both understand that games require an element of fun first and foremost. All this game does is demonstrate why the marketing team should never be given sway over the design team. Once you get past the hype, this game reveals itself to be nothing more than a pile of hot garbage.… Expand
  14. MajikkijaM
    Jul 3, 2015
    10
    For me, this was the best game of 2015. I finished it on X1 and now playing it on PC using high settings, and let me tell you, it's the best looking next gen open world game I have played. The multiplayer is really fun and there are alot of ppl playing(7-2-15), I find matches instantly. The 1v1 hacking is soooo fun, it's like hide and seek with guns!! Tons of sidequests. Very destructableFor me, this was the best game of 2015. I finished it on X1 and now playing it on PC using high settings, and let me tell you, it's the best looking next gen open world game I have played. The multiplayer is really fun and there are alot of ppl playing(7-2-15), I find matches instantly. The 1v1 hacking is soooo fun, it's like hide and seek with guns!! Tons of sidequests. Very destructable environment where everything smashes to pieces in a realistic way. Keep in mind there are very realistic adult things in this game. My only gripe....no planes or heli. 10/10… Expand
  15. Rizwan
    Jun 29, 2015
    0
    Actually, I was waiting for this game from 2013. The release date was always making late. At last it was released in May 2014. I was eagerly waiting for it. But when I played it , it greatly disappointed me. The graphics of the trailer was great, But in the game, Huh !!!!! Really a disappointing piece of **** !!!!!
  16. casualgamer11
    Jun 28, 2015
    8
    I have got to admit; I've played this through a couple of times on pc and ps4 (pc version better IMHO (graphics etc)) and I really like it. The story and characters are really good contrary to what many people say in these reviews. Sure the car mechanics vs something like GTA aren't great but the novel gameplay mechanics (hacking), mission structure, large open world, complex NPCs areI have got to admit; I've played this through a couple of times on pc and ps4 (pc version better IMHO (graphics etc)) and I really like it. The story and characters are really good contrary to what many people say in these reviews. Sure the car mechanics vs something like GTA aren't great but the novel gameplay mechanics (hacking), mission structure, large open world, complex NPCs are really very accomplished. I'm not normally a fan of ubisoft games which often lack substance but this I really enjoyed. The highlight for me is the dark story of vengeance which isn't clichéd and is really quite though provoking and mature. I think this game has ultimately suffered from unrealised hype pre release otherwise I think generally the review scores would be higher. I would definitely recommend giving this a go; you might like me be pleasantly surprised… Expand
  17. Jacktes
    May 30, 2015
    4
    A poorly optimized mess of a game that disappoints on all levels. I genuinely put the game in my toilet and pissed on it to show how happy pre-ordering it made it.

    Hey, at least it managed to turn me off of pre-ordering entirely now, so that's a plus side.
  18. Jezzer1801
    May 27, 2015
    10
    I don't get why all the reviews are so bad. Yes I know it didn't live up to it's expectations and hype, but what can you do. You can do so many fun things and haven't you wanted to do this stuff in a game?
    It's still a good game, but everyone is fussing too much about the graphics not being the same as at E3 2012.
    Just get over it, it's still one of 2014's best games (in my opinion).
  19. idanidan123
    May 22, 2015
    5
    Not gonna lie, it's a really good game, but it's not a surprise it got an average score. This game uses technology in a way we haven't seen yet: You can hack into people's bank accounts and steal money, you can complete puzzles and hack private house's cameras and other nice stuff. This game also has fun and awesome mini-games. My only problem with this game is that after you finish theNot gonna lie, it's a really good game, but it's not a surprise it got an average score. This game uses technology in a way we haven't seen yet: You can hack into people's bank accounts and steal money, you can complete puzzles and hack private house's cameras and other nice stuff. This game also has fun and awesome mini-games. My only problem with this game is that after you finish the story- there's not much else to do. Sure, you can use cheats, play the mini-games and a bunch of people, but after about 20 min or less it gets boring. Overall the game is fine, but if had the potential to be better.… Expand
  20. braindamage
    May 18, 2015
    6
    its not the worst game Ive ever played, and im not sure what people are complaining about I got it for free and it was something that kept me entertained back in the summer of 14
  21. GabrielBarrosWa
    May 1, 2015
    10
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  22. iropan
    Apr 22, 2015
    5
    This game is made to look good in screen-shots, but the game mechanics are very clunky, combat is frustrating and jerky, and so is driving. Watch Dogs doesn't bring anything new to the table. Everything here has been done better by other games, and what's worst of all, Watch Dogs is never fun.
  23. gamer888
    Apr 18, 2015
    10
    One of the best games out there, maybe most similar to Deus Ex HR or Splinter Cell.Choice of how to play missions, both shooting and stealth gameplay are good and you can customize your character according to your gameplay style. Has some GTA style car chases but much more complex and challenging, where you hack into stuff to take out your pursuers, and yes at the touch of a button whichOne of the best games out there, maybe most similar to Deus Ex HR or Splinter Cell.Choice of how to play missions, both shooting and stealth gameplay are good and you can customize your character according to your gameplay style. Has some GTA style car chases but much more complex and challenging, where you hack into stuff to take out your pursuers, and yes at the touch of a button which some people have a big problem with. Story is ok, mainly about someone who wants to get revenge on a killer and ends up killing a fair few people himself, partly depending how you play him. Maybe the dialogue and characters aren't that great but it's better than some movies.

    Some good mini games that are like separate Android phone games , and other side missions that are more about game play than story.And the graphics are fine, I also only encountered one major bug that didn't affect the game at all.

    I don't understand the hate this game gets, seems like people felt for some reason that they had been promised a perfect game and got upset when it wasn't, just ignore them and get it, if you like games there is a lot to enjoy, I think in the end it has turned out to be a very underrated game, can't wait for WD2.    … Expand
  24. Amitashi
    Apr 12, 2015
    7
    Most realistic open world game I played. Car driving is smooth. Music is very good. Characters that won't leave you indifferent. Beautiful city, weather changes, daytimes change. Hacking features are really special thing of this game.
  25. DevinTakkar
    Apr 1, 2015
    3
    This game is just a big disappointment.
    Yes, the core idea is good and yes, the hacking is the best part of the game...but that's the only thing that's actually fun and it's just not enough to carry this game. The gameplay besides hacking is clumsy, the controls on pc are annoying, driving feels wrong and the gunplay is awkward..
    And yes, the story is boring and the main character not    This game is just a big disappointment.
    Yes, the core idea is good and yes, the hacking is the best part of the game...but that's the only thing that's actually fun and it's just not enough to carry this game. The gameplay besides hacking is clumsy, the controls on pc are annoying, driving feels wrong and the gunplay is awkward..
    And yes, the story is boring and the main character not interesting, so no way I'm going to finish this.
    Don't bother with it.    … Expand
  26. asdasdasda
    Mar 7, 2015
    10
    the game is great ! It have many question to play a lot of cars like gta sainst row ... .the story is good interesting ! the world is very colorful ! i like this game very much
  27. planas14
    Feb 24, 2015
    7
    The game start very slow, but despite of this after half of it, when you unlock the best skill it start to be fun and enjoyable. It isn't for sure the revolution announced by ubisoft but and at a decent price is a good game to have.
  28. r00n
    Feb 24, 2015
    4
    Good game, but not what I've expected. Played this for several hours. After a while, connecting from one camera to another is getting boring. The menu to upgrade skills is hard to understand in the beginnning. What made me upgrading skills in the wrong order, and there is not much to do that a few standard things. I like the graphics and the open world.
  29. BigBossReviews
    Feb 3, 2015
    3
    Another piece of overhyped trash released by UBISOFT, I made the mistake of preordering this game, and threw my $60 dollars down the fu*king drain. This game is a prime example of terrible PC ports, since this game is an avid supporter of console parity, although, this being the PC, modders are in the works, trying to fix this game, and yet Ubisoft is putting out patches to wipe these modsAnother piece of overhyped trash released by UBISOFT, I made the mistake of preordering this game, and threw my $60 dollars down the fu*king drain. This game is a prime example of terrible PC ports, since this game is an avid supporter of console parity, although, this being the PC, modders are in the works, trying to fix this game, and yet Ubisoft is putting out patches to wipe these mods out. FU*K THIS GAME, AND FU*K UBISOFT!… Expand
  30. UND34DxTR41T3R
    Jan 19, 2015
    3
    This game has an interesting idea of what it wants to be but it failed massively

    my PC can run this game no problem but it sometimes crashes my PC no patch has ever fixed this! The story is stupidly short and the ending is terrible Its filled to the brim with glitches like falling trough the map the game not loading properly and its not only on PC my friend has a ps4 and it    This game has an interesting idea of what it wants to be but it failed massively

    my PC can run this game no problem but it sometimes crashes my PC no patch has ever fixed this!

    The story is stupidly short and the ending is terrible

    Its filled to the brim with glitches like falling trough the map the game not loading properly and its not only on PC my friend has a ps4 and it crashed alot of time and fell through the map 5 times

    the open world it empty with nothing to do i fell into the hype and i was sad once i bought the game

    it feels like an boring gta game this costs too much and you should just buy gta    … Expand
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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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