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. Next10Years
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    Basically it got hate because it didn't look like E3 trailer and that's fair, but i never saw that E3 trailer, maybe i'm lucky, but i wasn't even waiting for this game. In fact first time i heard about this game was the day it released lol. So basically i had no idea what this game even was and i found out it's open world chicago with hacking. For 2014 game on PC maxed out it actuallyBasically it got hate because it didn't look like E3 trailer and that's fair, but i never saw that E3 trailer, maybe i'm lucky, but i wasn't even waiting for this game. In fact first time i heard about this game was the day it released lol. So basically i had no idea what this game even was and i found out it's open world chicago with hacking. For 2014 game on PC maxed out it actually looks very, very good. Even without these E3 effects. But i never saw that trailer, so for me there was nothing missing and it looked very good, still does in 2020. So yea i get that some people got angry but this 4.9 / 10 score don't reflect this game at all, not even slightly. It's solid open world hacker game with decent graphics. 10/10 just to make this score little bit more normal.… Expand
  2. Spajry
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Nice game in its genre, beautiful graphics, story, side missions, but when i drive a car my fps drop form 80 to 40 but its really nice game, recommend buying it
  3. Trrrroyka
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I liked this game, and after all this years it is still cool :p
    And i dont know why alomost everyone didnt liked it
  4. DontBlameMe101
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Here on this site Reviews are pretty much stagnated to 2014, thankfully people actually found this great game and now it has over 10 000 positive reviews on steam. Watch_Dogs is really nice game and best of three.
  5. GTherion
    Sep 5, 2020
    8
    Really enjoyable game! I am playing this in 2020 and i am enjoying it a lot! Great flow of the story, great gameplay mechanics (the driving takes a little practice but its ok). Definately not a 5, its an 8/10 for sure. Ubisoft makes some great games.
  6. Hoaaeinshrt98
    May 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the Best Game i've ever played...
    I love the Hacking World and this game is full of hacling tricks... Best of the Best...    … Expand
  7. WD_Forever
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    It's time to fix this user score on this site as well, it's already fixed on steam. It's one of most underrated good games ever made. Not that it matters anymore what this user score is, because anyone can find information and videos from youtube and can clearly see that it's not bad at all. It's not bad game. But it would be just nice, if this user score would look good or at least decentIt's time to fix this user score on this site as well, it's already fixed on steam. It's one of most underrated good games ever made. Not that it matters anymore what this user score is, because anyone can find information and videos from youtube and can clearly see that it's not bad at all. It's not bad game. But it would be just nice, if this user score would look good or at least decent on this site as well, because this 4.9/10 is just ugly and doesn't present what this game actually is, at all. Most of these comments here are from 2014 and doesn't reflect what this game actually is. It's clear that this game will be looked back in 50 years as something ambitious and in many levels it actually succeeded. Many people complained that it didn't look as good as E3 trailer and half the hate came from there, but nobody never mentions that it still looks really good for early 2014 game, specially at night time. I played it 2 hours ago and even in 2020 it looks very decent. Huge respect goes from me to everyone who worked on this game and i understand you didn't have maybe biggest budget and what not, but what you did is still great job. It was also first open-world modern city game for Ubisoft, so imo it's kinda unfair to even compare it to GTA series, because Rockstar had been on roll since 2001. I'm hardcore GTA fan, but i almost equally like Watch_Dogs (2014). Of course GTA 5 is bigger, has more content and what not, but Watch_Dogs has always been hacker game first and that's how this game stands out from other GTA clones, in fact Watch_Dogs is not GTA clone, thanks to this hacking theme, it manages to be completely it's own thing.… Expand
  8. Emirhantheacer
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    Looking Good. And god damn good. Story Is Brilliant Graphics are Brilliant Gameplay is brilliant. But the optimization and car physics is just messed up. uhhh whatever. This game is awesome. thats what i want to say guys. dont worry if you're have a good system. Launch this game on ya' PC. Enjoy
  9. Jack_9089
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Solid 2014 open-world hacker game. Hate it got is ridiculous, it's perfectly fine game. People need to STOP OVERHYPING VIDEO GAMES! I like this dark rainy atmosphere Chicago has, costumes are cool, shooting feels nice, graphics are good.
  10. arthur_veber
    May 20, 2019
    8
    4.8 user score? Really? I completed this game on pc and... well it's not the game of the year or the best-game-of-all-time but it's very enjoyable open world action game.
  11. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    10/10 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  12. Voodoo123
    May 13, 2018
    10
    +Incredibly detailed immersive Chicago
    +Best in class sound effects
    +Excellent cast deliver memorable performances +Excellent gameplay -Ludo narrative dissonance issues (depending on how you play!) -Had to install worse mod to get the 'e3 visuals' switched back on This game got trashed on its launch for a number of reasons. One of which was the 'downgraded visuals' from its e3    +Incredibly detailed immersive Chicago
    +Best in class sound effects
    +Excellent cast deliver memorable performances
    +Excellent gameplay
    -Ludo narrative dissonance issues (depending on how you play!)
    -Had to install worse mod to get the 'e3 visuals' switched back on

    This game got trashed on its launch for a number of reasons. One of which was the 'downgraded visuals' from its e3 reveal in 2012. However, despair not because a plucky script kiddie 'The Worse' managed to tap into software graphical effects that were disabled by ubisoft at the last minute and re-enable them. So this is a must if you own the game look for the wose mod and install that.

    The story in watchdogs has excellent writing and I found the world very engaging with unique in world npc animations that warrant just taking a moment to enjoyy (street performers, work colleagues on a drunken night out etc) just little moments that make the city feel alive. Some great interior environments to explore all culminate to make you feel like the ultimate hi-tech 'fixer'. I kind of felt as if I was playing the ultimate splinter cell conviction idea of an ex cia operative working through a case. Highly entertaining stuff!

    The music tracks while excellent, repeat often so I found myself turning them off and supplying my own soundtrack (thanks good old media player). Alot of criticism was aimed at the hacking here which conversely I found to be intuitive and thoughtful especially following the lines of connection through a building - I mean its far frp, realistic but im holding a controller so not expecting more than that.

    Overall then an underrated experience that warrants a look in. Worse mode all the way!!!!    … Expand
  13. zona_auto
    Sep 15, 2018
    10
    Шикарный сюжет, игра просто прекрасно оптимизирована под н-видео. Немного с механикой проблемы, но это все меркнет когда погружаешься в этот прекрасный сюжет. Твердая 10, проходил игру 2 раза)
  14. openworlds99
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Better than WD2 and WD Legion, hopefully they go back to their roots with WD4, otherwise this series is dead and that would be really sad ending for something so cool. This hacking-open world idea awesome. But as WD Legion failed (i strongly doubt they can fix it anymore, they put way too much focus on recruit anyone system and basically forgot to make open world interesting) i'm worried,Better than WD2 and WD Legion, hopefully they go back to their roots with WD4, otherwise this series is dead and that would be really sad ending for something so cool. This hacking-open world idea awesome. But as WD Legion failed (i strongly doubt they can fix it anymore, they put way too much focus on recruit anyone system and basically forgot to make open world interesting) i'm worried, if they even consider making WD 4.… Expand
  15. RustyCoin
    Dec 21, 2018
    8
    This game has something that keeps me playing it. By no means it's perfect or even a great game but damn, it's definitely worth a try, there lots of content in it, lots of side missions and secondary activities.

    Pros: Decent story with some good, memorable characters. Great and beautifully looking environment physics. Good open world map, many side missions. Lots of different    This game has something that keeps me playing it. By no means it's perfect or even a great game but damn, it's definitely worth a try, there lots of content in it, lots of side missions and secondary activities.

    Pros:
    Decent story with some good, memorable characters.
    Great and beautifully looking environment physics.
    Good open world map, many side missions.
    Lots of different gadgets and weapons - from pistols to granade launchers.
    Hacking's really fun in game.
    Stealth method during missions is super fun and exciting.

    Cons:

    For a 2014 game graphics looks terrible, especially foliage.
    Dumb AI sometimes makes you feel frustrated.
    Still quite a lot of small bugs even after all the updates.
    Terrible vehicle handling. It's almost impossible to drive without wrecking something in the way.

    I don't think this game is worth 30/50 euros (depending on edition) but I would definitely recommend getting it on sale. There's a lot of ways to complete your missions, you can either go head-on or do it the stealthy way and all of the gadgets makes it even more fun.    … Expand
  16. Jhon_Milton
    Jun 17, 2019
    8
    Мне эта игра понравилась!! Атмосфера, гемплей, графика..... То, что в смотри собаках плохо, так это-управление машинами (Многим игра не понравилась, т.к. у нее, дескать, слюнтяйский сюжет)
  17. nevzat
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    If you play the game as a shooter game, you will love it. It's a game that's nice, even though it's missing. If you played the game when it came out and you don't like it, give it another chance.
  18. thatreviewer1
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    This isn't perfect but it is far away from what many say. The game play mechanics can be repetitive and the police system isn't great but the shooting and driving are solid and the stealth is fun and every stealth situation will be vastly different due to the hacking. The hacking could and should be more fleshed out especially as its a game about hacking but it shouldn't be brushed offThis isn't perfect but it is far away from what many say. The game play mechanics can be repetitive and the police system isn't great but the shooting and driving are solid and the stealth is fun and every stealth situation will be vastly different due to the hacking. The hacking could and should be more fleshed out especially as its a game about hacking but it shouldn't be brushed off completely as it does have lots of hacks to unlock, lots of things to manipulate such as bridges and trains and can provide interesting stealth and combat situations you wont get in any other game.
    The story though, that's what i find amazing. Aiden isn't the best character and does have a kinda generic goal of revenge but the side characters, execution, the philosophical questions it explores, side plots and ways Aiden gets to his goal are really really good and some of the best i personally have seen. Even with criticisms of Aiden, i still think he can be at times a very good protagonist. Side characters and villains like lucky Quinn, T-bone, Maurice, Clara, Damien are all really good characters and have a story to tell and a vivid personality.
    I seriously can't explain how good the story in this game is (especially the climax), you just need to play though it yourself.
    The bugs were inexcusable at launch but now i find there are very few bugs, none of which are game breaking just. i might be lucky but it's now solid and stable.
    The online has some really interesting aspects but they aren't amazingly executed, the main online game mode is online invasions which involve randomly invading another players single player game and trying to steal their data which is fun when you want it but when you are busy and some player joins and you have to completely shift your focus; it gets very frustrating.
    My second favourite part of this game second to the story is the atmosphere and world. The city is divided into clear areas with vivid personalities, stories and communities. The wards is my favourite but there is honestly a huge amount of detail in the separate areas and its paid off as the areas seep with environment and make a great city to explore.
    There's a lot more to this game but you've probably heard it before. I just wanted to shine a light on the stunningly amazing story which for me makes up for the not so amazing other aspects.
    I honestly feel that for £4 in 2019, it is an amazing game and you will not regret buying it.
    That's just my opinion though :)    … Expand
  19. Nothingmatters
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Watch Dogs (2014) in 2020 is actually very good game, all these hate comments are extremely outdated.
  20. GoToHell
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    It's so ironic that PC version of this game has lowest rating while it is actually best version out of them all. Best graphics, best fps, etc. Good game, would recommend if you like open-world GTA type game with hacking.
  21. Free_World
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Good fun hacking game that takes place in huge Chicago, also has shooting elements. Not perfect, but still very enjoyable. Graphics look incredible for 2014 game, specially at night.
  22. frhanhanif
    Jun 14, 2016
    8
    i dont know why people hated this game, its true ubisoft downgraded the graphic of this game (its very different from e3 demo trailer 2012). But, i must say the storyline and gameplay is quite good, not to mention watchdogs is also the first to introduce open world game that focused on the hacker or hacking. yes this game has flaws, but i think is too extreme to give this game negativei dont know why people hated this game, its true ubisoft downgraded the graphic of this game (its very different from e3 demo trailer 2012). But, i must say the storyline and gameplay is quite good, not to mention watchdogs is also the first to introduce open world game that focused on the hacker or hacking. yes this game has flaws, but i think is too extreme to give this game negative review. its not the best game, but the game is quite fun… Expand
  23. Flyawaynow
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Thank god Watch_Dogs steam user score got finally fixed, hopefully this one will as well someday. It's very good game, that got way too much hate in 2014 for nothing. People just overhyped it for no reason, it still solid game. In recent years seems like tons of people have come out and said that they really actually like this game, specially on youtube.
  24. SeriousGaming
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    It's mind-blowing how spoiled some "gamers" are. I have a feeling these are just some people who didn't care about this game anyway, that's only explanation for these 0/10's. Watch Dogs is solid open world hacker game, would recommend!
  25. TheImmortal
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    It's very clear that thousands, maybe even millions of people have actually really liked this game. It just got hate from small group of people who wanted to hate it for whatever reason they had. Overall it sold over 10 million copies, so no wonder it actually has a lot fans. People who still try to pretend that it's bad game, can just go home at this point. It's not perfect, but nothingIt's very clear that thousands, maybe even millions of people have actually really liked this game. It just got hate from small group of people who wanted to hate it for whatever reason they had. Overall it sold over 10 million copies, so no wonder it actually has a lot fans. People who still try to pretend that it's bad game, can just go home at this point. It's not perfect, but nothing is. But it's good open-world hacker game and that what i wanted out of it. Best of three watch dogs games. I like how they also made nature-out of city area, they really missed a mark with that one in WD Legion. In fact Watch_Dogs map is actually pretty well designed for 2014 game. It was Ubisoft's first modern city and it would be absolutely unfair to compare it to GTA V. GTA V map is designed masterfully and i can't use same word for watch_dogs map, but it's still very well designed. GTA V is one of my favorites and obviously better game than Watch_Dogs, but Watch_Dogs is still good game. I like them both and it depends on my mood if i wanna play GTA V or Watch_Dogs. I love Watch_Dogs dark, rainy atmosphere, specially at night time and when i want sunny Los Angeles i will play GTA V, but to be fair, rain effects and lighting is also great in GTA V. Overall i would very much recommend Watch_Dogs.… Expand
  26. FortheWorld
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Watch_Dogs (2014) is best watch dogs game easily, graphics still look good in 2020 and city is nice.
  27. SingMysong
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    I love this game, sue me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  28. DefeatYou
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Most underrated good game of past 10 years, no other game gets even close in terms of underrated. I'm playing this game absolutely every year and i really like it.
  29. TheRealWorld
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    It's a yes from me! .............................................................................
  30. 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
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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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