Watch Dogs

 PlayStation 4
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6.7

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  1. USNGriff
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    I haven't completed it yet, but there is so much content and extras involved in Watch Dog's that it's really hard to get bored with this game. All of the collectibles, the challenges etc.. Very entertaining. It's a compelling story that really draws you into the game and makes you want more, not only that, if you don't feel like taking on the campaign at the moment there is so much moreI haven't completed it yet, but there is so much content and extras involved in Watch Dog's that it's really hard to get bored with this game. All of the collectibles, the challenges etc.. Very entertaining. It's a compelling story that really draws you into the game and makes you want more, not only that, if you don't feel like taking on the campaign at the moment there is so much more to be done. Multiplayer is an amazing trip in itself as well and how seamlessly you can go from single player to Multiplayer is amazing. I believe a lot of people want to compare this to Grand Theft Auto which is ridiculous, yes, they are similar in nature but when it comes down to it they are entirely different. This game is a must play, has great weapons, missions and the hacking system is pretty darn fun especially when used to disarm police or enemy pursuers. Well worth the money to buy this game!… Expand
  2. CelebrinandoRJ
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Great game, not good as GTA but is so amazing. In the modern uber-connected world, Chicago maintains the nation's most advanced and integrated computer system – one which controls almost every facet of city technology and maintains critical information on all of the city's residents.
  3. Feenspear
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    people need to stop **** This game is great! the only thing that's stopping me from getting the platinum trophy is the stupid social lubricant bronze trophy. Its been awesome so far.
    If you like open world games with a great smooth cover system, good driving and a good story pick it up, if you're a hater.. then go play COD. Driving is like sleeping Dogs. kinda stiff but very fun, shooting    people need to stop **** This game is great! the only thing that's stopping me from getting the platinum trophy is the stupid social lubricant bronze trophy. Its been awesome so far.
    If you like open world games with a great smooth cover system, good driving and a good story pick it up, if you're a hater.. then go play COD. Driving is like sleeping Dogs. kinda stiff but very fun, shooting is like splinter cell blacklist and story is well told.

    Story 8/10
    graphics 8/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Fun Factor 10/10

    Overall 10/10    … Expand
  4. zodemere
    Jul 12, 2014
    10
    BJ ZODEMERE Officially Ranked 2nd in the World at Watch_Dogs!!!

    Just thought it was pretty cool I was able to rank up this high, proof here ---> http://youtu.be/2hP5IDb8SMw

    If you guys have any questions or need tips them ask me here or on YouTube or Facebook. I maybe releasing my newest hack soon so keep an eye out for that one which will be HUGE!! Happy HACKING!!!
  5. catman1132000
    Jul 19, 2014
    10
    This game is just fun. It is a delight to run around and stop crimes, screw with people, mess with police, hack into other people's worlds and watch laughing as they stand only feet away from you, yet cannot find you hiding in that old car. There are so many things to do and not enough time with my schedule. The game has beautiful graphics and a great soundtrack. The civilian AI is stupidThis game is just fun. It is a delight to run around and stop crimes, screw with people, mess with police, hack into other people's worlds and watch laughing as they stand only feet away from you, yet cannot find you hiding in that old car. There are so many things to do and not enough time with my schedule. The game has beautiful graphics and a great soundtrack. The civilian AI is stupid and can become annoying at times, but they would have to be stupid to fall for the traffic light hack. The only downside is that in mid-firefight the controls can get a little crazy, but other than that, this is an amazing game.… Expand
  6. khugh777
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    This games is sooo underrated. Amazing details and graphics. A whole bunch of stuff to do. Its $40 right now and well worth it. Great job ubisoft. The haters are just mad because they had nothing else to play on next gen and were forced to get it.
  7. weisscraft
    Aug 18, 2014
    10
    This game is far not so bad as you can read about it. I play on PS4 and most of haters, as I see, came from PC. They blame it for: a) bugs; b) not E3 graphics; с) not GTA V; d) high price. I leave PC gamers with their pain. As PS4 gamer I can assert that there is no bugs, graphics is nice and price is standard. Concerning the GTA V comparison I can say that the open world of Watch DogsThis game is far not so bad as you can read about it. I play on PS4 and most of haters, as I see, came from PC. They blame it for: a) bugs; b) not E3 graphics; с) not GTA V; d) high price. I leave PC gamers with their pain. As PS4 gamer I can assert that there is no bugs, graphics is nice and price is standard. Concerning the GTA V comparison I can say that the open world of Watch Dogs seems to me more alive since you can know everything about passers-by, listen their phone talks, and so on. I feel myself deeply involved in the life on screen and it is amazing feeling. The story is not obsessive, and you can play it at your own pace. Gameplay is rather various and you can choose more action or more puzzles. No doubt this game worth 8 points from professional critics. But I give it 10 to balance all that unfair hate.… Expand
  8. observer123
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    Excellent game. Don't believe the whiners, they just had unrealistic expectations.
    Certainly one of the best experiences you can get on the ps4 atm.

    I am aware of the issues with the PC version, but the PS4 version is working flawlessly for me.
  9. Simboatic
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    And here we go, I don't know whats with all the haters, I am a big GTA fan, but I found Watchdogs to be more entertaining, and I am taking all the time and enjoying this game to its smallest details.
  10. Gabrielkenway
    Sep 29, 2014
    10
    If you think you will play GTA don't play! Graphics is fantastic most near of next gen, gameplay awesome realistic movements easy to control, easy to shoot, the history is pretty attractive first act is the worst but the others is very awesome. You involves with gangs, criminals and others. Different of GTA this game have missions you need to be hidden, hack dispositives, destroy convoy.If you think you will play GTA don't play! Graphics is fantastic most near of next gen, gameplay awesome realistic movements easy to control, easy to shoot, the history is pretty attractive first act is the worst but the others is very awesome. You involves with gangs, criminals and others. Different of GTA this game have missions you need to be hidden, hack dispositives, destroy convoy. The most worst thing is Car phisycs is sucks. Multiplayer is not much attractive.… Expand
  11. Jyykson
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Much better game than people give it credit for. Enjoyed ever hour I spent with this game, and absolutely loved the Online Tailing mode, no other gameplay experience like it, anywhere, period. (even better than the Hacking for me, give it a shot!) Is it better than GTA5? Probably not, personal call. Is it at least the 2nd best modern open-world game? Absolutely. Should you play itMuch better game than people give it credit for. Enjoyed ever hour I spent with this game, and absolutely loved the Online Tailing mode, no other gameplay experience like it, anywhere, period. (even better than the Hacking for me, give it a shot!) Is it better than GTA5? Probably not, personal call. Is it at least the 2nd best modern open-world game? Absolutely. Should you play it anyway to experience the security-camera-hopping hacking gameplay? Absolutely.… Expand
  12. Mehrabw0w
    Sep 14, 2015
    10
    Very very very nice game I love this game.watch dogs is best game and better then gta v.I have game on ps4 and im always play watch dogs .yes really!.
  13. son-of-serpico
    May 15, 2016
    10
    I found this game to be surprisingly enjoyable given all the harsh reviews. It's far from a perfect game but for 20 bucks it entertained me for longer than many recent releases have. I don't understand all the zeroes. I am looking forward to the sequel, which promises to be quite a bit better. If you have a chance to give this one a go, ignore the bad reviews and try it. For me it evenI found this game to be surprisingly enjoyable given all the harsh reviews. It's far from a perfect game but for 20 bucks it entertained me for longer than many recent releases have. I don't understand all the zeroes. I am looking forward to the sequel, which promises to be quite a bit better. If you have a chance to give this one a go, ignore the bad reviews and try it. For me it even rivaled Grand Theft Auto V. There is something fresh about it.… Expand
  14. rubens123456789
    Mar 9, 2016
    10
    if it had a litle bit better graphics it would be fantastic game ..other than that i think this game had very much potential but they ruined .i would like beside all the time that you allways do takedown in enemies ,you can fight them with hand to hand combat system .thats it i like it this game and i hope watch dogs 2 would be the perfect game because has much more potential than gta vif it had a litle bit better graphics it would be fantastic game ..other than that i think this game had very much potential but they ruined .i would like beside all the time that you allways do takedown in enemies ,you can fight them with hand to hand combat system .thats it i like it this game and i hope watch dogs 2 would be the perfect game because has much more potential than gta v wich i hate it and cant standit . graphics 8 story and side missions 9 combat 7 weapons 10 hacking 9 protagonist 9 sorry for my bad english… Expand
  15. rami10ramroum
    Jun 10, 2016
    10
    This is the best game ever, even better than gta 5. You can go all around the city like gta, or hack things, have a police pursuit and finally die. Its a big map; Chicago. You can buy cars or steal them and there are many and MANY missions. Even there are mods and..... I just like this game and im shocked about the fact that many people hate this game. When you play the game, you feel thatThis is the best game ever, even better than gta 5. You can go all around the city like gta, or hack things, have a police pursuit and finally die. Its a big map; Chicago. You can buy cars or steal them and there are many and MANY missions. Even there are mods and..... I just like this game and im shocked about the fact that many people hate this game. When you play the game, you feel that you are in another world. There are NO bad-words!!!! Im just excited for the new watch dogs 2 with Marcus. This game shows that Ubisoft makes good games. PEACE!!!… Expand
  16. Killercaden
    Aug 6, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is not the best, but it is super fun! When I first bought this game I thought it was all campaign and online but there was free roaming! I was even able to rob cars! I am so satisfied with this game!… Expand
  17. HBK101
    Sep 1, 2016
    10
    the things that make this game fun is the online hacking and tailing because you never know what your opponent is going to do the opponent can be funny its just unpredictable every time you invade an opponent the match is always different
  18. alexandrea
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    This game is actually an 8 but the score is so low that i can´t help but boost it to 10.
  19. WeslyG
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    If today in 2020, look at what Watch dogs has become, then the first part is simply a masterpiece. Her Noir is very much needed today. Instead, we have a masquerade party and hipsters. I want more realism, something closer to mr Robot. I really like the atmosphere of this game and its music. I hope that one day you will make a good watch dogs game
  20. ThiagoMoura
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo game, me surpreendeu com a novidade de hackeamento até hoje eu jogo.… Expand
  21. PhilJayFri
    Nov 8, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game in my opinion is PERFECT! Of course others may not find it perfect but find it fun and some people hate the game. The amount of effort put in this game is phenomenal. Vehicles feel more realistic while driving. If you're seen as a terrorist in your reputation, people call the cops when they recognize you or when you shoot a gun in public. And the story? Amazing! Although I didn't get emotional during the mission where your family has to go somewhere safe, but I just didn't want to see them go. Character development is also really good. When Clara died, you wanted to kill the hit men badly, jut wanted immediate revenge. Overall, this game is a big slap in the face, but still a good game.… Expand
  22. BlueNotorietyXL
    May 29, 2019
    10
    This game is genuinely awesome I hate when people say this game sucks, it is awesome the protagonist Aiden Pearce is awesome and a badass the takedowns are awesome, the story is awesome it is an underappreciated game
  23. Fark_Away
    Oct 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A jogabilidade e historia desse jogo é incrível nem tem oque fala a cada momento da história você fica mais interessado se emociona na morte de personagens do jogo história maravilhosa um dos melhores com certeza um dos melhores que já joguei… Expand
  24. BuckyBarnes
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    simply amazing, great story, protagonist runs away from good boy standards and most importantly makes you feel like a real hacker walking the streets of Chicago
  25. Oliviero
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Ora, non lamentatevi delle cose che dovevano esserci, del downgrade e tutto perché il gioco va valutato per quello che offre, intanto il gameplay non è assolutamente ripetitivo, la trama non è piatta e anzi in alcune parti sa commuovere, l’online è il punto forte, il parkour, la città è molto viva con crimini, rapine, minigiochi ecc... e la grafica che nonostante il downgrade è ottima.Ora, non lamentatevi delle cose che dovevano esserci, del downgrade e tutto perché il gioco va valutato per quello che offre, intanto il gameplay non è assolutamente ripetitivo, la trama non è piatta e anzi in alcune parti sa commuovere, l’online è il punto forte, il parkour, la città è molto viva con crimini, rapine, minigiochi ecc... e la grafica che nonostante il downgrade è ottima. ASSOLUTAMENTE CONSIGLIATO… Expand
  26. WhiteWolf1711
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    One of the best games that I’ve ever played, thank you Ubisoft for what an awesome game
  27. HaydenLongley05
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This game is brutally the best game ever, its my favorite game. storyline makes sence, sad and amazing. combat is awesome and every small thing in the game is nice. way better than GTA 5, I would rather buy watchdogs than GTA 5. watchdogs keeps you connected with the game but not GTA 5
  28. SunHiSonG
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра топ сами персонажи хорошие и т д. Только я ей могу дать 10. Проходил с удовольствием… Expand
  29. Uhuhu
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Eu gostei do jogo adorei os personagens é as musicas a física poderia estar melhor mas para mim é incrível mesmo assim o watch dogs
  30. Lalo1709
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    No entiendo porque tanta critica hacia el juego

    A mi personalmente se me hizo un muy buen juego y con una historia muy buena que me llegó a conmover y sentir diversas emociones Este juego no merece las críticas que le están dando
  31. alexUzumaki
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Got the complete edition of watch dogs as it was on discount in the ps store and boii am i glad that i got it!!! This game was released way back in 2014 and even today it got me engaged and narrated such a wonderfull tale.The gameplay,story(yeah there are some plot holes but i can forgive that) and especially the way the missions are designed seemed real interesting to me.Now am on way toGot the complete edition of watch dogs as it was on discount in the ps store and boii am i glad that i got it!!! This game was released way back in 2014 and even today it got me engaged and narrated such a wonderfull tale.The gameplay,story(yeah there are some plot holes but i can forgive that) and especially the way the missions are designed seemed real interesting to me.Now am on way to play watch dogs bad blood!!!… Expand
  32. LeroyLemoyne
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    Best Gameplay, Best Combat, Best Stealth, Best Story, Best Characters, Best Everything!
    Best game i've ever played in my whole life
  33. Maurer
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite WD game mainly cuz of climat and story. I loved the story because it is so immersive - a men who will do anything to protect his family, himself, world and people who he cares about. When it comes to the end it's really breathtaking, you're sad and mad at once. In WD's Chicago we can see begging of cyberpunk climat, most of people are poor and the rich corporations as Blume is taking over the city with ctOs. Graphics are becoming a little out dated but it still looks good and mechanics are way more limited than in new WD's but it let's you get into the world, because a hacker like aiden who is a guy who just passes can make little but meaning things with his phone. Gameplay is a clearly see oldie especially shooting and driving but it is okay. I loved the free-roaming and just watch what pedestrians do and search for the missing music for a platinum achievement. Some may call it boring and not fun in a game of hackers but I call it a game life, just chill and wait for someone to hack you, find him and kick his ass.… Expand
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. TheValhalla
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Positives - Graphics. Main Character, Overall serious feel of the game, Fun missions
    Negatives - More minigames would have been nice
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. tatooface
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    I strongly doubt half these people who left negative review even tried this game lol. Good game.
  40. xxfuriousxx
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    This game will forever belong in my top 50 video games of all time list. It is special and it is well done by 2014 standards. Biggest problem with these kinds of games is that everyone tries to compare them to GTA 4 (2008) and honestly this is unfair in every possible way. GTA 4 (2008) is one of the biggest gems in history of open world games. It was at least 5 years ahead of time and wasThis game will forever belong in my top 50 video games of all time list. It is special and it is well done by 2014 standards. Biggest problem with these kinds of games is that everyone tries to compare them to GTA 4 (2008) and honestly this is unfair in every possible way. GTA 4 (2008) is one of the biggest gems in history of open world games. It was at least 5 years ahead of time and was so masterfully done that it still beats modern open world games. But all that doesn't mean that Watch Dogs is bad or doesn't stand out. Watch Dogs is very much unique game, hacking cars, bridges, trains, people's phones etc was first time ever done in gaming. That will always be something Watch Dogs did first and nobody can take that away. Chicago is well designed, over 50 different cars you can drive, murder mystery to solve, decent story, cool outfits, lots of guns etc. Graphically one of the best looking games of 2014. Great and extremely underrated game.… Expand
  41. Proreviews2021
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game, is it absolutely perfect? No, no it's not (but no game is btw). Is it good game tho? Absolutely.
  42. JusticeForOnce
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite modern-open world-city games, just behind GTA V. Hacking mechanics makes it fun and stand out more than games like Sleeping Dogs. Nice atmosphere, decently designed city. It could have had more, but at the same time, it has just enough content.
  43. Assassin_Jedi
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    Watch Dogs is amazing game and so underrated that it's almost sad. People who say that it has bad graphics, don't understand graphics at all. Just cause it has different graphics from E3 trailer, doesn't mean it automatically has bad graphics. It looks great and is very fun game.
  44. Codwinsin2021
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Very good open-world gta style game, but it's different thanks to hacking elements. Very cool.
  45. blueberry44
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time, i'm serious btw. This game has way more depth than some people think. There's so many places to explore and have fun.
  46. somegoodstuff
    Aug 22, 2021
    10
    Watch Dogs is still very much popular game and people still very much play it. Not sure why some would think that it has died out. That's not true. Of course it can't be GTA 5 level popularity because that's the only game Rockstar has rn (nobody plays rdrd2 online lol), but Ubisoft has been constantly making new games. So saying that GTA 5 is more popular today than Watch Dogs is kind ofWatch Dogs is still very much popular game and people still very much play it. Not sure why some would think that it has died out. That's not true. Of course it can't be GTA 5 level popularity because that's the only game Rockstar has rn (nobody plays rdrd2 online lol), but Ubisoft has been constantly making new games. So saying that GTA 5 is more popular today than Watch Dogs is kind of obvious. If Ubisoft was milking Watch Dogs since 2014 with similar online support as GTA 5 then it would be also more popular today. But Watch Dogs was always meant to be Single Player game first. Only reason i care about GTA 5 is also single player.… Expand
  47. U_Powerless
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Good old classic. This user score was rigged when this game came out, but it's actually very popular on youtube, just check some recent watch dogs videos. Overall very good game.
  48. Forza5isAmazing
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite semi-futuristic, city-centric, open-world games. I can't believe it was so underrated when it came out, but seems like over the years, lots of people have finally found this game and it gets the respect it truly deserves!
  49. Halo4Forever
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    Great game, got hate because entitled lazy gamers never even tried it. They were like "huh downgraded? must be trash". Actually looks pretty good for a 2014 game and has fun open world and nice story.
  50. SpiderMan4
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time, seriously well made game. Yeah not perfect, but nothing is.
  51. Shockerr
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    --------------------------------------------------------------Pretty Good-------------------------------------------------
  52. WinterSolider
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    I was playing Watch Dogs all night yesterday and i just can't get over how good and underrated this game really is. City design is absolutely fantastic for this 2014 video game. Graphics are solid on PC, story is fun enough. Gunplay feels great, i really like lots of different outfit colors you can use on main character, there's so many different cars you can steal, weather effects areI was playing Watch Dogs all night yesterday and i just can't get over how good and underrated this game really is. City design is absolutely fantastic for this 2014 video game. Graphics are solid on PC, story is fun enough. Gunplay feels great, i really like lots of different outfit colors you can use on main character, there's so many different cars you can steal, weather effects are amazing, city at night looks simply stunning. Hopefully Watch Dogs makes comeback one day and they make something similar to this first game. Maybe even Prequel with Aiden in Watch Dogs 4 would be perfect.… Expand
  53. Iowntheworld
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Great open-world AAA GTA style hacker gamer, that is unique enough to stand on it's own from GTA series. I'm saying all this as a hardcore GTA fan btw. Aiden is very cool, serious, deep main character. He is not you average hero who saves the day and acts nice. No. He is serious vigilante on revenge quest and that's what makes him actually interesting and cool. People often say that he isGreat open-world AAA GTA style hacker gamer, that is unique enough to stand on it's own from GTA series. I'm saying all this as a hardcore GTA fan btw. Aiden is very cool, serious, deep main character. He is not you average hero who saves the day and acts nice. No. He is serious vigilante on revenge quest and that's what makes him actually interesting and cool. People often say that he is "bad take on Batman" NO. Unlike Batman, Aiden actually kills his victims and that's no hate on Batman, i like Batman and that's whole another debate, but Aiden is very, very cool and likable character. Anyone who wanted him to be perfect hero, can look for some other game, Sims maybe. There's lots of similarities between Max Payne and Aiden, i have never seen anyone whining about Max Payne or maybe these haters have just never played that masterful shooter series, that is Max Payne. Either way Watch Dogs is already a classic and has huge fanbase. Two sequels were absolute garbage, only Aiden DLC was decent. Hopefully Ubisoft want actually make money again and next WD game will be prequel with Aiden as a main character.… Expand
  54. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    This game is great at pulling emotions when invested into it. The repeating crimes remind me of Spider-Man 2 on GameCube. The story is great and follows a main character looking for revenge for a loss of a family member.
  55. g_mahan_h
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    "Everything is connected And I will use that to PUNISH"
    Best game in my life Aiden Pearce is a mix of John wick and batman
    With some special things like be a professional hacker
  56. AR021
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    I think this was one of the best games of Ubisoft ( it’s like this : watch dogs = 10 watchdogs 2 = 8.5 watchdogs 3 = 5 )

    I hope Ubisoft make watchdogs 4 exactly a copy of watchdogs 1 ( a good story + great gameplay like watchdogs 1 + ability to have all weapons not like watchdogs 3
  57. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  58. IliaGlobal
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    I really liked the game! Interesting plot, good characters and good graphics for the time the game was made! Thank you, very much dear developers!
  59. Veritas
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Great game. Starts very slowly, and most gamers don't actually give a game more than 5 minutes hence the bad reviews. Driving physics are a little janky, but that's only because people are used to GTA V, which is less realistic. There is a TON to do, and it doesn't seem to be getting tedious, which is the trap. Not sure about the comments regarding it not looking next gen, I'd totallyGreat game. Starts very slowly, and most gamers don't actually give a game more than 5 minutes hence the bad reviews. Driving physics are a little janky, but that's only because people are used to GTA V, which is less realistic. There is a TON to do, and it doesn't seem to be getting tedious, which is the trap. Not sure about the comments regarding it not looking next gen, I'd totally disagree. This is what I expected the 1st games to look like on the PS4. It sets up nicely for a sequel, refinement of the ideas here would result in an extremely promising game the next go-round. Worth it if you aren't ADD.… Expand
  60. Mando44646
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Great game and a lot of fun. Didn't live up to the hype, but how many games do? Its a a fun open world game that isnt as generic as GTA but is still held back by being cross generation. Too bad it wasn't built only with the current gen consoles in mine. So much potential to build on for the future
  61. Patman1234
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Ok, I'm going to right an honest review not a hateful one, or a ass licking one like some of the morons on here. The game is not better than GTA V, that doesn't mean it's bad, it's still amazing, GTA is just better, it's the best. Things aren't black and white.

    There have been a few patches now and i have encountered no glitches, the game runs perfectly. The graphics are great even    Ok, I'm going to right an honest review not a hateful one, or a ass licking one like some of the morons on here. The game is not better than GTA V, that doesn't mean it's bad, it's still amazing, GTA is just better, it's the best. Things aren't black and white.

    There have been a few patches now and i have encountered no glitches, the game runs perfectly. The graphics are great even though they have been lowered since the initial game-play videos and the game-play itself is mostly fun. Although the driving is rubbish. The characters aren't that bad, but they aren't the best ever.

    Just like the Assassins Creed games there is plenty of extra stuff to do other than the story and unlike the Assassins Creed games it's ALL fun to do, no stupid money chests or fragments for me.

    Basically the game is fun, runs well, looks good, has a good soundtrack and has loads to do so it's worth the money. It's also different, the hacking mechanic is fun and it's hilarious mucking around distracting/blowing up enemies. The free running is also pretty cool

    Doesn't get a 10 because the main character is unoriginal and the driving is pants. Having said that the driving can be mastered and therefore ignored and the character doesn't matter so much, when you are in such a great open world. Also you can check into famous Chicago land marks, learn about them and get gifts left by other players which is a genius idea.

    So yeah...buy it!    … Expand
  62. hawk97
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Wow, you can really see the development path the game took, it plays like someone put AC1 on top of a GTA game.

    The important part is that its fun and original. That makes it better than COD 30-some or AC 4 in my book.
  63. CptYanni
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Cool game, I'm really happy that I've bought this. Graphics on PS4 are nice, gameplay is cool, story is believable. I get it that some people are disappointed but they shouldn't act like Watch_Dogs is the only game that looks different than the initial E3-reveal. It's not like the game doesn't do what was promised, everything (gameplaywise) that was shown back in 2012 is present in theCool game, I'm really happy that I've bought this. Graphics on PS4 are nice, gameplay is cool, story is believable. I get it that some people are disappointed but they shouldn't act like Watch_Dogs is the only game that looks different than the initial E3-reveal. It's not like the game doesn't do what was promised, everything (gameplaywise) that was shown back in 2012 is present in the game. Physics of the cars, world, etc is pretty much the same as GTA V. It's not way better or worse, it's comparable. On the other hand, free running is smooth and the animations of Watch_Dogs are better and more believable than its competitor.

    If you have your doubts of this game, don't let the flamewars scare you. Just buy it and you'll probably enjoy it like you thought you would before all the negative comments started (about the graphics, car driving, etc...).    … Expand
  64. vcca15
    May 29, 2014
    9
    All these bad reviews are hilarious, people claiming to be dissapointed from what they saw at E3. THe graphics in this game are great, and the game is exactly as advertised, AWESOME.

    The multiplayer is a breath of fresh air, very fun. The story is decent, a fairly average revenge tail but the gameplay and all the side activities are greatly done.
  65. diehard-gamer
    Feb 21, 2015
    9
    GTA V for grown-ups. And better everything (almost). Better driving, better combat, better characters, better dialogue, better graphics, better story, better city .. and a cyber spin. Only thing Gta v has over Watchdogs is funny radio stations.
  66. nascent
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    This game does not deserve any hate. I can't wrap my head around why people are disappointed with this game. It is a great and solid sandbox game that really embraces it's premise and gives a good narrative on a possible future scenario in a 'Smart City'.

    Watch Dogs seems to take the best of GTA (strong and thriving open world, with decent NPCs, driving and missions/side    This game does not deserve any hate. I can't wrap my head around why people are disappointed with this game. It is a great and solid sandbox game that really embraces it's premise and gives a good narrative on a possible future scenario in a 'Smart City'.

    Watch Dogs seems to take the best of GTA (strong and thriving open world, with decent NPCs, driving and missions/side missions,humour ), and Assassin's Creed (freerunning, hidden codes revealing more about the plot, a decent story) but adds a plot that really nails the current events surrounding NSA, spying, corruption, technology, whistleblowing and consequences.

    In terms of story, I really dug every mission and plot point, far more than I ever have with a GTA game (I am a huge fan of GTA, but I know story isn't it's strongest point) the characters seemed interesting and I really connected with the main character which is definitely something GTA fails to achieve.

    In terms of Gameplay, Watch Dogs is exciting, fun and hard to put down once you get started.
    Not only is the hacking an interesting and enjoyable mechanic, but it adds such a deep layer of depth to the gameplay that it allows any player to play in any method he wishes. Want to gun everybody down ala GTA? Go Ahead. Want to stealth it and sneak around buildings via hacking and disable foes remotely? Sure, why not.

    Any time I replayed a mission, or did one of the repetitive side missions, I had a blast, because no quest was the same. Even replaying the exact same side missions results in different enemies, some can be interacted with and some can't always in different ways.

    I am far more likely to replay the story of Watchdogs over a game like GTA. I really look forward to a sequel, and hope Ubisoft ignores the haters, and it has fans.    … Expand
  67. Marleyboro
    May 29, 2014
    9
    You **** it up Ubisoft. Or should I say whoever handles the marketing for Ubisoft. They marketed a game that suggested a deep almost "spy" like plot/setting that offered mystery, but we didn't get that instead we got an open world Chicago game based around hackers that want to control what this cTOS company has established in Chicago. Which turns out to be way more than the sum of it'sYou **** it up Ubisoft. Or should I say whoever handles the marketing for Ubisoft. They marketed a game that suggested a deep almost "spy" like plot/setting that offered mystery, but we didn't get that instead we got an open world Chicago game based around hackers that want to control what this cTOS company has established in Chicago. Which turns out to be way more than the sum of it's parts. I have to start by saying that I haven't liked a game from Ubisoft since FarCry 3 and before that it was AC2, so as you can see Ubisoft and I don't always get along. This game provides a lot of really good gameplay aspects which is REALLY what matters unlike those disappointed by the graphics which I can understand considering that it doesn't look as good as the E3 2012 demo. But those saying the graphics suck are **** idiots. The graphics are about as good as AC:BF on the PS4 which looked pretty damn good as well. So all of those little kids **** about the presentation should be ignored seriously. I never do reviews but seeing how some people were scoring this game I just had to. Those of you giving this game a "0" don't **** know what a "0" IS. Go play Mindjack or maybe even Brink during launch week. Then go play Watch Dogs. You'll be crying tears of joy. Also DO NOT go into this game comparing it to GTA. That's not what it is or what it is trying to be. Just go into it with an open mind and enjoy and play what it has to offer. It is a new IP no new IP's are perfect. Basically what this is going to come down is if you were thinking of buying this game then DO IT. If not then wait, you aren't missing some crazy next gen experience but you're missing a damn good one. 8.5/10… Expand
  68. Seigert
    May 27, 2014
    9
    A good mix of Assassin's Creed and GTA.

    Large amount of side missions and random traits of profiled citizens create a feel of busy city around Aiden. A few online hacking attempts that I've experienced were fun and challenging and also allowed me to better understand skill system -- what I need right now and what not. On the other side -- driving is not so smooth as in GTA and    A good mix of Assassin's Creed and GTA.

    Large amount of side missions and random traits of profiled citizens create a feel of busy city around Aiden. A few online hacking attempts that I've experienced were fun and challenging and also allowed me to better understand skill system -- what I need right now and what not.

    On the other side -- driving is not so smooth as in GTA and sometimes constantly arriving side missions like crime preventing nearly overwhelm you. Hopefully, that could be fixed in near future.    … Expand
  69. flyboy80498
    May 28, 2014
    9
    First off, this game is not a perfect 10. No game is ever perfect. The driving is a bit difficult, with some serious implications if you kill too many civilians without playing a sort of mini-game diversion. However, that is the way the game is set up to be. You can't speed around town, kill a bunch of people and expect them to like you. I get why Ubisoft made the mechanics the wayFirst off, this game is not a perfect 10. No game is ever perfect. The driving is a bit difficult, with some serious implications if you kill too many civilians without playing a sort of mini-game diversion. However, that is the way the game is set up to be. You can't speed around town, kill a bunch of people and expect them to like you. I get why Ubisoft made the mechanics the way they did.

    Watch Dogs is an incredibly deep game. I've played about 20 hours so far and have played far enough into the story to get a little feel for it, but barely scratched it because there is always a distraction to take you away from the main story in Chicago. The first night I had Watch Dogs I wandered across a Coffee Shop with a chess game that was set up as puzzles to take the opponents men out in 14 moves or less (basically taking a chess piece out every move). I figured the first three puzzles out fairly quickly. Then ran into trouble with the fourth one. My solution? Grab my chess board and set it up in front of me and work through the puzzle in front of me on my board. I spent 10 hours doing this solving 10 chess puzzles. Did it get me much in the game? Nope. Just some XP, completion points, and the satisfactory feeling of solving them. My point is this: The game successfully drew me away from the main story for 10 solid hours perfectly solving 10 silly chess puzzles. There all sorts of stuff like this in the game. And, for the MP in you, there is a little MP aspect with online hacking. Its a small diversion but its there for you, if that's your bag. And you're rewarded in Notoriety Skill points for completing these tasks, which helps you in the game.

    Watch Dogs, by far, isn't perfect. It's not Pulitzer Prize writing. I don't expect that from my games though. If you are looking for a very very solid game that will give you a great story with a great time sink in diversions while you are waiting for "Name your game here" in August (or later), then Watch Dogs will give you easily a 100 hours of gaming. Watch Dogs is everything a game should be. It is fun. It isn't tedious, and after you've been playing you wonder how the hell 2 or 3 hours could've gone that far. For the money you will spend, you will be justly rewarded, plus some.

    I HIGHLY suggest getting this as a buy.    … Expand
  70. NikolayG
    May 30, 2014
    9
    So far the game is pretty good. Different enough from GTA to be interesting in a distinct way; and I appreciate the realistic version of Chicago. I never cared for the way in which GTA's cities are so clearly designed to be part of a game full of ramps and other nonesense. There is more simulation in this representation of Chicago; it is less a series of areas prepped to function as setSo far the game is pretty good. Different enough from GTA to be interesting in a distinct way; and I appreciate the realistic version of Chicago. I never cared for the way in which GTA's cities are so clearly designed to be part of a game full of ramps and other nonesense. There is more simulation in this representation of Chicago; it is less a series of areas prepped to function as set pieces.

    The low review scores by people here I guess are because they feel misled by the original trailer. I have the PS4 version and it definitely does not look as good as that trailer, but it's not far off. The over-the-top high graphic trailer was most likely on a maxed out pc anyway. Not to be expected on PS4.    … Expand
  71. KomodoDave
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Let's get the crucial questions out of the way first: Is this game as good as GTA V in terms of dialogue, gunplay and carplay? No, all these features are better in GTA V. Is it as fun as GTA V? Yes. This is Ubisoft's first foray into a modern open world on the scale of GTA IV / V and it's an admirable first step. The gun controls could be tighter - the game should have an auto-aim systemLet's get the crucial questions out of the way first: Is this game as good as GTA V in terms of dialogue, gunplay and carplay? No, all these features are better in GTA V. Is it as fun as GTA V? Yes. This is Ubisoft's first foray into a modern open world on the scale of GTA IV / V and it's an admirable first step. The gun controls could be tighter - the game should have an auto-aim system with soft lock-on as with GTA V, but the existing controls are certainly decent, and when bullet time is enabled it does auto-lock onto heads when you aim close to them. The car controls are a let down but nowhere near as bad as some reviews claim; the first car you drive in the game at the end of the beginning tutorial sequence drives horribly, but immediately afterwards you can "call in" a car of your choice, and most handle much better. High-speed car chases require you to brake a bit instead of drifting round corners due to the heavy vehicle handling, but that's fine once you accept it's necessary. The joy of this game comes from the still-very-capable gunplay, gameplay, hacking, and a world as alive as GTA's - maybe not quite as many intriguing landmarks, but awesomely detailed, great people animations, and tons of mini-games and sidequests. The hacking is a brilliant mechanism: jump from camera to camera hacking people/devices along the way, jump to a security guard's helmet camera and see what he's seeing, wait for him to inspect a control panel then hack it to explode it and take him out. Very cool. All in all this game is brilliant fun, has loads of content, and is worth your money despite its gun/car play inferiority to GTA V.… Expand
  72. Death0fLove
    May 27, 2014
    9
    So far, I really enjoy this game. The only few problems I really have with it are: A) not being able to shoot while driving & B) the driving itself feels a bit clunky. These minor issues still don't deter me from really enjoying the game as a whole.
  73. glypheye
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Chicago looks gorgeous! The gameplay is diverse, sometimes quite difficult and always a lot of fun. Yes, the driving is a little dry and slushy, but it hardly takes away from the rich experience if the game. Hacking adds a whole new dimension to stealth.....and it works wonderfully. So many options! Really enjoying this one......nice work, Ubisoft!
  74. IIxMONARCHxII
    May 31, 2014
    9
    This game is no better and no worse than GTA 5 it's just different. It plays like a mixture of a few Ubisoft titles. Movements like Assassians Creed, stealth like Splinter Cell, and gunplay like Ghost Recon Future Soilder. You can even craft items like Far Cry 3. Once you realize this isn't GTA and you play it as the above mentioned titles you understand it and you begin to fall in loveThis game is no better and no worse than GTA 5 it's just different. It plays like a mixture of a few Ubisoft titles. Movements like Assassians Creed, stealth like Splinter Cell, and gunplay like Ghost Recon Future Soilder. You can even craft items like Far Cry 3. Once you realize this isn't GTA and you play it as the above mentioned titles you understand it and you begin to fall in love with this title. Great game, full of content, amazing gameplay. I must say though that going from GTA 5 driving to Watch Dogs ties some getting used to because the cars feel heavier and more realistic. None of this E blacking every turn like GTA. Once you got it down it become awesome fun. The drivers seat view is a welcome plus as well. Again Great Game!… Expand
  75. REfreakk55
    Jun 6, 2014
    9
    Don't be fooled by the PC haters reviews, Watch Dogs is an amazing experience, sure its story is a little corny here and there but overall, it is worth telling, you completely forget the suspended disbelief in the game while you're playing, and let's not forget the beautiful graphics in it, totally worth the 60 bucks
  76. Dale1019
    Jun 2, 2014
    9
    Please don't read to much into all the hate for this game it's not a bad game. Honestly I really was not looking forward to this game then i watch a few videos and just went out and bought it, and man I am really enjoying this game.This can be a truly amazing franchise someday with the proper changes and tweaks.
  77. chrisjones914
    Jul 28, 2014
    9
    Watch Dogs is without a doubt a game that will be talked about for a very long time! "The game that defines next-gen" was the slogan Ubisoft used when selling Watch Dogs and they weren't far off of that statement! Whether you are exploring the beautifully detailed world, taking part in one of the varied story missions or saving an innocent man from the hands of those who mean him harmWatch Dogs is without a doubt a game that will be talked about for a very long time! "The game that defines next-gen" was the slogan Ubisoft used when selling Watch Dogs and they weren't far off of that statement! Whether you are exploring the beautifully detailed world, taking part in one of the varied story missions or saving an innocent man from the hands of those who mean him harm everything feels extremely well done! The story is consistently interesting and never really has a dull moment, you will be asking yourself the questions "who?" and "why?" all the way up until those final credits roll! The only thing that took me out of the experience was the steep learning curve when it came to the driving, at first it feels very unresponsive which isn't very fitting seeing as they make Aiden out to be "the best driver in Chicago". However, you will quickly learn to maneuver with skill while driving and this is what bring me to my favorite part of Watch Dogs! You constantly feel yourself getting better! After every mission you complete you will feel yourself becoming a faster hacker, a better shot or just more smooth operator! It is this sense of progression that made Watch Dogs great for me, and along with a great story as well as an impressive showing of the PS4's power make this what will surely be an instant classic!… Expand
  78. gyigyo2
    Jul 10, 2014
    9
    pros: Aiden Pierce,voice acting, hell yeah i love aiden he is so real and finally not a ezio character! i never understand why most of people whinig aout aiden, i love when every game have different type of hero but sadly ubisoft is listen to those whiners :(, gameplay,story,music

    cons: sometimes is boring,graphics heaviliy tweaked DOWN from e3 2012 version.no e3 2012 demo mission in    pros: Aiden Pierce,voice acting, hell yeah i love aiden he is so real and finally not a ezio character! i never understand why most of people whinig aout aiden, i love when every game have different type of hero but sadly ubisoft is listen to those whiners :(, gameplay,story,music

    cons: sometimes is boring,graphics heaviliy tweaked DOWN from e3 2012 version.no e3 2012 demo mission in the game, the HUD, and some skill is totally differrent from e3 2012 version.    … Expand
  79. SaberEdge
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    I've had a lot of fun with this game. There is so much to do in this city and the core hacking/stealth/gunplay gameplay is excellent. I honestly haven't played any other open world game with such good stealth mechanics and shooting mechanics. The hacking aspect also adds another dynamic layer to the city that is fun to exploit.

    The graphics are outstanding on my PC and while the game    I've had a lot of fun with this game. There is so much to do in this city and the core hacking/stealth/gunplay gameplay is excellent. I honestly haven't played any other open world game with such good stealth mechanics and shooting mechanics. The hacking aspect also adds another dynamic layer to the city that is fun to exploit.

    The graphics are outstanding on my PC and while the game has some occasional brief framerate drops due to asset streaming it still runs well overall. There is a lot of detail in this world and I find it fun just to go around the city checking out the sights.

    Anyway, overall this game is a strong first entry in a new franchise. I can't wait to see where they go with it from here.    … Expand
  80. britdude
    May 28, 2014
    9
    I've played only 2.5 hours but already I am very, very impressed. The world of Watch Dogs is set in Chicago, and it looks beautiful. Some folks online have trashed the game saying it looks worse than its E3 debut last year, but honestly I don't care because it still looks amazing. The city is very atmospheric - with a good set of speakers/headphones you can be totally sucked in, just likeI've played only 2.5 hours but already I am very, very impressed. The world of Watch Dogs is set in Chicago, and it looks beautiful. Some folks online have trashed the game saying it looks worse than its E3 debut last year, but honestly I don't care because it still looks amazing. The city is very atmospheric - with a good set of speakers/headphones you can be totally sucked in, just like I used to be with GTA 4. Compared to GTA 5, the map is definitely smaller but there are more details within the space that exists, and where GTA 5 felt super open and kind of harmless, every corner of Watch Dogs' Chicago feels tight, unique and hostile.

    The profiler (phone hacking tool) is incredible, not for its concept but for its implementation and its development. You can not only see a tidbit of who the people are about you, but you can listen in on conversations, download the music they're listening to for your own enjoyment in-car, and deplete their bank accounts for your usage. In the world, you can burst drain pipes, force street lights to change, and control the city in other various ways. The city feels alive when you play it, and you feel in control.

    That said, it is challenging. The police are tough. The missions (so far) feel very fair and balanced - stealth is definitely the most challenging way to play but also the most rewarding.

    There are some flaws, the most notable being the car physics. It's weird, and not predictable. After a while you start getting used to it, and there's a clear variation between different cars within this physics system (which is commendable), but the system itself is weird. With practice, you could get used to it. Also Aiden Pearce, our protagonist, is completely devoid of any personality so far, which is a shame given the events in the story that have transpired so far. Luckily, the two side characters that he has interacted with so far are full personalities.

    The most obvious game to compare this to is GTA 5. However, this feels far more cinematic and has its own narrative. I would perhaps compare this more to GTA 4. More intimate settings and a single protagonist. So far, it matches up unbelievably well. The fact that I'm even comparing it to GTA 4 and 5 is praise enough to just how good this game is.

    I can't wait to play more.    … Expand
  81. J4MESOX4D
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Watch Dogs is a unique and intriguing game that demonstrates considerable innovation and style but lets itself down in some key areas. You will either learn to love it, or hate the game for its flaws.

    I'm sure you're all familiar with the setting, story and general premise of Watch Dogs so I'll get right to the nitty-gritty. The game looks pretty decent and performs well on the PS4 at    Watch Dogs is a unique and intriguing game that demonstrates considerable innovation and style but lets itself down in some key areas. You will either learn to love it, or hate the game for its flaws.

    I'm sure you're all familiar with the setting, story and general premise of Watch Dogs so I'll get right to the nitty-gritty. The game looks pretty decent and performs well on the PS4 at 900p and 30fps. Some of the textures maybe lacking but this clearly wasn't going to be on par with what was seen at E3 2012. The weather effects are brilliant though along with the lighting.

    The mechanics and interface of Aiden are very easy to get to grips with. The controls are simple but well laid out and the cover system along with movement is solid. However, the driving is extremely poor. Cars bounce off other cars in a comical and arcade fashion. The accelerating and braking feels like the semi-serious Saints Row and you also can't use guns from your car so chases are very dissatisfying with you ping-ponging off the other cars and scenery. This is a major letdown considering how important driving is in this open world game. The cars handle reasonably around corners but the driving elements just feel sloppy and woefully implemented.

    The story is long and very interesting and is extremely well presented with an array of characters and settings. As the game progresses; you can unlock skills from the in-depth skill tree to improve Aiden. Skill points can be earned by completing side missions and overall performance in the campaign. There is tonnes to unlock and plenty to get your teeth into.

    Overall, Watch Dogs is a great game but the driving mechanics could be unforgivable for some. It's a game that is smartly designed and incredibly atmospheric but discredited by the driving. If you're looking for a thrilling story and a game that's unfamiliar with a fresh IP; it maybe worth overlooking the negatives just for this alone.    … Expand
  82. ArkHamSandwich
    May 29, 2014
    9
    It's basically a better GTA, and people love that in droves. The complaint about not being able to shoot while you're driving is flawed; you can raise city barriers, affect traffic lights, and use a lot of great, innovative methods to eliminate your target.

    It is extremely reflective of GTA, so if you're looking for a 100% fresh idea, look elsewhere. It follows the general stories,    It's basically a better GTA, and people love that in droves. The complaint about not being able to shoot while you're driving is flawed; you can raise city barriers, affect traffic lights, and use a lot of great, innovative methods to eliminate your target.

    It is extremely reflective of GTA, so if you're looking for a 100% fresh idea, look elsewhere. It follows the general stories, missions, shops, mini-games, and side missions. This version of an old favorite feels invigorated, however. Driving is more free range, as certain free-standing obstacles don't get in your way as much as GTA's small barriers into parks, gates, traffic light poles, etc. did.

    Stealth also plays a big part into invading enemy camps. You have a telescoping baton for performing silent takedowns, and can use cellular signals to set off explosions, or perhaps get a nearby guard to check his phone while you go in for the kill, so to speak.

    Roaming around on foot is a lot more fun, thanks to a short profile of every citizen you pass. Running can be done infinitely right from the start, so that's refreshing. YOU CANNOT DIRECTLY JUMP in this game, but rather climb well onto platforms and obstacles. Cash Run is a fun mini-game to play with this scheme, as you collect 8-bit coins and dodge the skulls through the landscape of the city.

    The Landscape. Being that I'm B&R in the Chicagoland area and live in the city currently, I had high hopes, as I've been waiting for the Chicago GTA since Vice City. To an outsider, it artistically has many layers between the trees and the buildings. It's a beautiful, fluid city that provides obstacles, but doesn't get in the way, as the traffic of a real Chicago would make for a pretty huge annoyance as a gaming experience.

    With the hype around the PS4 being a gaming marvel and personally being very impressed with the console, I was initially hoping to be able to find the in-game location of where I, as an actual person, live in Chicago, as it's close to the Loop. Instead, they have captured the Loop in grand fashion. I came off of a L train and saw the detailed sign for the Adams/Wabash stop, as I marveled at how accurately it looks to being there. The layout is more of a map featuring different sections of Chicago Neighborhoods. The game has changed names and locations, but I felt as if I was walking through places like Logan Square and Millenium Park, as I has a midnight meeting at the famous bean.

    In summation, as a gamer and a Chicagoan, I highly recommend giving this a play.    … Expand
  83. Counterpart
    Jun 11, 2014
    9
    First let me start off by saying this. IGN sat down and did a podcast about you and your **** reviews and how they don't matter. They saw you. They 1-upped you. Now that that's out of the way:

    This is a really fun game. An open-world sandbox with an added element of open-world elements through the hacking mechanism, which I must admit is far more fluid than I had anticipated. I will    First let me start off by saying this. IGN sat down and did a podcast about you and your **** reviews and how they don't matter. They saw you. They 1-upped you. Now that that's out of the way:

    This is a really fun game. An open-world sandbox with an added element of open-world elements through the hacking mechanism, which I must admit is far more fluid than I had anticipated. I will take off a point though because there's no driveable helicopters or aircrafts in general, which feels sort of limiting at times. It does make sense too however with how some parts of the game are structured, if you could just fly you wouldn't bother to solve half the puzzles within the game that require you to vault around, especially the CTOS Towers.
    There are plenty of weapons, all fit nicely on a radial wheel and are categorized with added secondaries like frags and IEDs. You can craft on the go anytime which is also nice, though unrealistic. But for the sake of convenience and gaming-practicality, its a good mechanism that shouldn't and doesn't conform to reality.
    The campaign is very lengthy and nice with lots of drama, tragedy, etc and there are also plenty of optional side activities that are not necessary but are rewarding. I got this game the day after release date, and I'm still having fun playing it. Also there is a season pass I did not get yet, but I'm sure that adds even more to the content. I did get it on the PS4 however so I did get some bonus missions which were quite fun too. There's also a great variety of online segments to even further the amount of fun you can have and adds a level of competitive play.

    To me, it was a great game, and worth every dollar I spent on it. With a somewhat small library of games to choose from for the PS4 atm, this stands tall with giants like Infamous SS as one of the best available titles right now on the new system. I'm sure that holds true for the XB1 too atm    … Expand
  84. Xevross
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Watch Dogs' missions are very challenging yet fun, the graphics and performance of the PS4 version are fantastic. The gameplay is solid, my only complaint is that driving could have been worked on a bit more. Overall its a fantastic game and a must buy for all PS4 owners.
  85. xOmegAx
    Jul 3, 2014
    9
    Watch Dogs, brought to us by Ubisoft, is an open world adventure set in Chicago. After being delayed for what felt like forever, I finally got to experience all the hype. And it was well worth the wait.

    Story: You play as Aiden Pierce, a hacker who is dealing with the tragic loss of his family and is seeking justice for those responsible. Your biggest weapon, the city itself. Chicago is    Watch Dogs, brought to us by Ubisoft, is an open world adventure set in Chicago. After being delayed for what felt like forever, I finally got to experience all the hype. And it was well worth the wait.

    Story: You play as Aiden Pierce, a hacker who is dealing with the tragic loss of his family and is seeking justice for those responsible. Your biggest weapon, the city itself. Chicago is connected to a network called ctOS and everything connected to that network can be used for your own desires. From traffic lights to individual cell phones, you are able to hack them for personal gain ($$$) or to escape any heat that might be after you.

    Gameplay: Think of GTA and you have Watch Dogs. It's a large, open map of Chicago and you can practically go wherever you want on foot or in a vehicle. Obviously, the only difference is the ability to hack anything that's connected to the ctOS. Also, you do have a reputation to uphold. Harming civilians hurts your reputation and if you are perceived negatively, the higher chance that if you commit a crime, someone will call the police on you. Whereas if you have a positive reputation, the higher chance civilians will turn their cheek. During missions, you also have the choice of going in guns a blazing style, or more stealth based. Both are fun in their own right but, I found myself going Solid Snake on more people than blowing them to pieces, as it's more satisfying sneaking up on unsuspecting enemies and beating them down with a police baton. Plus, you get more experience for doing so. (Who doesn't like more experience?) Which brings me to the other part that's different than GTA, the skill tree. By performing missions and vigilante contracts, you gain experience and you can use skill points to allocate towards improving your hacking ability, your gun ability, driving ability, and item creation ability. I recommend focusing on hacking cause the more you are able to hack, the easier it will be to escape the police or enemies chasing you as you will have more access to hackable things.

    Combat: If you do find yourself in a firefight, you have a decent choice of weapons to choose from ranging from pistols to sniper rifles and things in between. Weapons are graded by stars and obviously, the more stars the weapon has, the better it is. Each weapon handles differently than another in that class so, it's fun to use each one and find one that suits you the best. I found myself using mostly silenced weapons as I mentioned previously, I enjoyed completing missions and contracts with stealth over explosions. It's third person so, gunplay is just like GTA but you have the ability to "Focus", which reminds me of bullet time from Max Payne. Time slows down for as long as you have Focus, which allows you to aim easier while in the heat of battle, or to make sniping targets easier. You can also use it while driving to help navigate some tricky roads if on the run or to make sure you hack a steam pipe behind you at the perfect timing to remove some pesky cops.

    Driving: I found driving in Watch Dogs to be a little difficult to master at the beginning. Cars each react differently and more realistically so, unlike GTA where you could be driving an Astro van and have it handle like a Porsche, that isn't the case in Watch Dogs. Sports cars handle a lot better than your typical commuter cars but at the same time, I still feel like each car is a little sluggish and hard to master, like I previously stated. But with practice and time driving each type of car, you'll get the hang of it and will be flying through downtown as if you were Jimmie Johnson.

    Voice Acting/Dialogue: I thought the voice acting was well done with all of the characters. Each felt unique and I felt like I could connect with them when a stressful situation was occurring or just during regular chatter. I found the dialogue in general to be well done as well as each conversation sounded well scripted and I found myself laughing during some of the humorous talks between random civilians or after hacking someone's computer.

    Summary: Overall, I give Watch Dogs a 9/10. A brilliant, deep experience with plenty of things to do from stopping crimes to racing and everything in between. I enjoyed the story, even though many didn't find it that special, and thought it was gripping and found myself immersed in giving those responsible or just common criminals the right foot of justice. Probably some downsides was the fact that graphically, it wasn't as good as E3 showed it but it was still impressive and I wish there would have been some customization involving weapons but other than that, I don't really have any other complaints. If you haven't experience Watch Dogs yet and want to enjoy the feeling of being able to control a whole city at your fingertips, do yourself a favor and go to your local game shop and pick this up. You won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  86. CallumBrine
    Jun 5, 2014
    9
    Watch Dogs is one of the most anticipated games of 2014, along with murdered and Destiny. After it's delay, which people speculate to be GTA Vs fault, is it really worth the hype train.

    Firstly, watch dogs has a great combat system, where tactics are played. Will you hack to distract this guy, or make this other guy explode. The shooting is fun and the hacking is also fun, even though    Watch Dogs is one of the most anticipated games of 2014, along with murdered and Destiny. After it's delay, which people speculate to be GTA Vs fault, is it really worth the hype train.

    Firstly, watch dogs has a great combat system, where tactics are played. Will you hack to distract this guy, or make this other guy explode. The shooting is fun and the hacking is also fun, even though it is so simple. The driving in the game is hard at first, but can be quite fun after you get used to it. The graphics, of course, are not as great as E3s, but graphics don't make the game great, it just gives a little bit of sprinkles on a cake. The story is quite good, with a couple of plot twists, trust me, and the character is not generic and the story isn't only based around revenge. If you've actually played the game, you'd know.

    Watch Dogs is a memorable experience, and I'm looking forward to what they do with the series.

    Overall:
    +Great Combat
    +Fun Mechanics
    +Interesting story

    -Multiplayer can be a hassle.

    SCORE: 9/10 A MUST PLAY.

    For people looking to see a comparison of GTA V and Watch_Dogs

    Combat: Watch Dogs
    Story: Watch Dogs
    Graphics: Watch Dogs
    Multiplayer: DRAW
    Driving: at first, GTA V but later Watch Dogs.
    Overall: isn't it obvious...    … Expand
  87. DragonBorn-
    Jun 8, 2014
    9
    Everybody has their opinion which I respect but some of the moaners giving this game 0 out of 10 is just a knee jerk reaction from over expectation from some people who are just impossible to please. These people expect the world when then buy a video game and if it isn't what they thought it was.....INSANT ZERO.

    This game is a revelation. Nothing like GTA, unless you play it like a    Everybody has their opinion which I respect but some of the moaners giving this game 0 out of 10 is just a knee jerk reaction from over expectation from some people who are just impossible to please. These people expect the world when then buy a video game and if it isn't what they thought it was.....INSANT ZERO.

    This game is a revelation. Nothing like GTA, unless you play it like a too-bit criminal going all guns blazing (which the designers have given as an option to accommodate different user playing styles) there is way more subtlety to this game than just stealing a car and blowing stuff up. If played correctly you are taken into the world of hackers and basically being able to do whatever you want with the click of a smart phone.

    The more you play the more you learn. The game is open world so it can be played at ones pace, do what you feel like whenever you feel like kind of feel. The game is packed full of mini games and side missions to keep you occupied, or you can simply roam the streets creating mayhem (without anyone knowing it's you). The main story is quite compelling and gives nothing away early on, longevity also excellent.

    The graphics are excellent, although some people say they aren't (no idea why). Gameplay and overall feel to the game is very good including driving, free-running an shootouts. The game also has really addictive online features, facing off against other hackers to name just one.

    Overall Watch Dogs is an excellent game. Different to all the norm free roaming games out there. People are disappointed with this game because it wasn't what they were expecting.......THAT'S THE IDEA! ITS DIFFERENT! A revelation compared to the majority of other YAWN roaming games.

    8.5 out of 10

    Bang on UbiSoft. Let the haters hate    … Expand
  88. AKKnolmayer295
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Watch Dogs is a great game that has some great ideas like being able to hack into people's personal lives and even hack cameras to gain better vantage points. While the driving can be a little finicky at times, there is still plenty to enjoy with this game. Since there aren't many games for the new systems I would definitely recommend picking this one up.
  89. Plain_Sight_Doc
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Comparing Watch Dogs to GTA does a disservice to both games because they are not alike. The only way they are similar is they are both open world games set in an iconic city and you can drive around in it. Other than that, what Wacthdogs achieves stands out as its own game and it shows in every way. Of course going into WatchDogs feels completely different than a GTA experience. ControlsComparing Watch Dogs to GTA does a disservice to both games because they are not alike. The only way they are similar is they are both open world games set in an iconic city and you can drive around in it. Other than that, what Wacthdogs achieves stands out as its own game and it shows in every way. Of course going into WatchDogs feels completely different than a GTA experience. Controls seem slower and refreshingly more deliberate. Aiden is slightly generic almost like batman without a suit [Vigilante]. The city is beautiful and graphics are great but could have been better had it not needed to pander to the last gen systems.

    I haven't gotten too far into the game yet so I'm still getting use to it. Driving seems more realistic than GTA 5 although way more sensitive steering makes the jump from other driving games to WatchDogs difficult. Surprisingly when I opened the world map for the first time, I noticed how big Chicago is in this game. And honestly Chicago is refreshing, tired of LA and NY in video games already. the city does feel dense and killing a civilian feels heavier a choice than in GTA 5 for many reasons, and this is great for gameplay. The story is as you'd expect from Ubisoft, well voice acted and deeper than I expected.

    Id say this game deserves 8.5/10 because it was hyped ALOT, and i feel like i've seen alot before actually playing. But because there are no decimals, ill have to rate it a 9/10 because 8 is far too low. Good graphics, story, progression, the controls are hard to get use to but they are right for the game. The only thing i don't really like is the close camera to Aiden. I feel like I want to adjust it further away.    … Expand
  90. Urzusix
    May 31, 2014
    9
    This game is awesome, really fun to play and you can see the amount of amount of time that has gone into creating this game with new interesting mechanics. It hasn't reached the high mark set in the E3 demo but it isn't far off. If your looking for a new GTA, Watch dogs isn't it and isn't trying to be. Anyone who rates this game bellow a 6 dose not understand gamming or game developmentThis game is awesome, really fun to play and you can see the amount of amount of time that has gone into creating this game with new interesting mechanics. It hasn't reached the high mark set in the E3 demo but it isn't far off. If your looking for a new GTA, Watch dogs isn't it and isn't trying to be. Anyone who rates this game bellow a 6 dose not understand gamming or game development this is a great start for a new IP and I look forward to see where they take the game in the future… Expand
  91. vZeqk
    Jun 1, 2014
    9
    I dont understand why this game has so many haters. Sure its no GTA5, but its its own game that incorperates some really memerable stuff. When i heard about the graphic downgrade that was a mjor hit for me, but when i actually got the game the graphics looked great even when its day time and the city looks flat and yellow. The gameplay and hacking are fresh you cant bet the feeling whenI dont understand why this game has so many haters. Sure its no GTA5, but its its own game that incorperates some really memerable stuff. When i heard about the graphic downgrade that was a mjor hit for me, but when i actually got the game the graphics looked great even when its day time and the city looks flat and yellow. The gameplay and hacking are fresh you cant bet the feeling when someones chasing you then you blockers and all you can see and here is carnage in the backround. Overall Watchdogs is a unique memerable experience the multiplayer might be lacking and its no GTA5 but its its own game. 9.0/10… Expand
  92. Arthur_BE
    May 28, 2014
    9
    I give a 9 out of 10. The world is beautiful, dense and feels real. Every AI has his own identity which I find amazing to see. Hacking is nicely integrated in the game. So overall it's a game you should buy certainly on next-gen.
  93. Mosh
    May 29, 2014
    9
    Because of the hype, people were expecting the impossible. Once you really start playing and take your time to play the missions with thought, it is a great game with a deep sense of accomplishment for completing missions using stealth and precision.

    The narrative is good, the gameplay is solid and the graphics are great. Sure the graphics were slightly downgraded from the trailers, but    Because of the hype, people were expecting the impossible. Once you really start playing and take your time to play the missions with thought, it is a great game with a deep sense of accomplishment for completing missions using stealth and precision.

    The narrative is good, the gameplay is solid and the graphics are great. Sure the graphics were slightly downgraded from the trailers, but especially at night and in the rain, the game looks gorgeous.

    My only gripe is that finding players online is too hard - I am presuming that the servers are under a lot of stress and can't quite handle the load. I hope this gets fixed, because I absolutely love it when somebody enters my game. I hope that over time there will be more multiplayer involvement.

    With so little still to play on the PS4, Watch Dogs is definitely THE game to get at the moment. It will keep you hooked for a long time and it provides enough replayability for you to come back. The minigames are fun too, especially the spider tank is massively fun. Heck, it is the game to get on any platform at the moment.    … Expand
  94. TigrisVsLeo
    Jun 20, 2015
    9
    Multiplayer is the only downfall. Single player however is one of the best campaigns I have played, there is a great story with many options to kill enemies, options to hack and options to complete missions.
  95. asafz
    Jul 13, 2014
    9
    I cant figure why people rated this game so bad.
    You have to understand that WATCHDOGS brings something new and refreshing with nice online features, amazing story and dynamic characters.
    Chicago is more alive then any other open world games I've seen. The only reason it gets 9 and not 10 from me is because after 20-30% in game, it gets pretty easy. easy game = short game, and before    I cant figure why people rated this game so bad.
    You have to understand that WATCHDOGS brings something new and refreshing with nice online features, amazing story and dynamic characters.
    Chicago is more alive then any other open world games I've seen.

    The only reason it gets 9 and not 10 from me is because after 20-30% in game, it gets pretty easy.
    easy game = short game, and before you notice its done.
    the thing is that i dont feel like getting the season pass, i dont belive it has something new to offer.

    this game is great. just get it.    … Expand
  96. SeanGamerDays
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    Amazing gameplay, and a fantastic parkour system with the hacking information, database, bank account, and all that incredible engine. The bad part was, this damn Canadian made the worst story for this game. I was really bored watching the Canadian envirovment was brought to America, Their story dosent make any goddamn sense! I just wish the stories was more challenging and a little bitAmazing gameplay, and a fantastic parkour system with the hacking information, database, bank account, and all that incredible engine. The bad part was, this damn Canadian made the worst story for this game. I was really bored watching the Canadian envirovment was brought to America, Their story dosent make any goddamn sense! I just wish the stories was more challenging and a little bit more revealing like from E3. The driving system, was more like Driv3r, but thats okay, small problems, everbody understand, well mostly....… Expand
  97. erndaWORM
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Watch dogs is a must own developer Ubisoft outdone themselves on this one.Chicago is stunningly beautiful and I love the original concept of hacking everything in a game. My only flaw with this game is the driving is a little off but could possibly be fixed with a patch later on.

    Also on a side note people need to remember the name of this game is not gta 6 so stop critiquing it as if it was .
  98. ncBadrock
    May 27, 2014
    9
    On a fixed scale like metacritics´ zero to one hundred, the median is always more significant then the arithmetic mean. This is due to the fact, that the median is more robust to values that differ a lot from the mean, giving you a clearer picture of the real average score.

    I calculated it and hereby present you this games´ .... MEDIAN METACRITIC SCORE: 85 Source: My maths    On a fixed scale like metacritics´ zero to one hundred, the median is always more significant then the arithmetic mean. This is due to the fact, that the median is more robust to values that differ a lot from the mean, giving you a clearer picture of the real average score.

    I calculated it and hereby present you this games´ ....

    MEDIAN METACRITIC SCORE: 85

    Source: My maths Professor or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average    … Expand
  99. Taipan_19
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Aight! First of all let me start by saying sorry to ubisoft for the amount garble by user reviews. A lot of the reviews on here about this game are unfair why? Because 1. They're ubisoft and they're millionaires so they don't care what we think anyway and 2. Could we make a game any better? Only then can we judge fairly. Watchdogs is an amazing game with a simple not original storyline butAight! First of all let me start by saying sorry to ubisoft for the amount garble by user reviews. A lot of the reviews on here about this game are unfair why? Because 1. They're ubisoft and they're millionaires so they don't care what we think anyway and 2. Could we make a game any better? Only then can we judge fairly. Watchdogs is an amazing game with a simple not original storyline but simple and well paced. I thought the graphics were really good and yes not as crisp as killzone but good. I know the gameplay is sensational and the open world is amazing too. I would have liked a little more from the visiting to stores like more food etc and the cops need to dim it down they are a bit to hard to lose. Other than that I love this game.… Expand
  100. psychoticsaiyan
    May 27, 2014
    9
    I only played for a couple of hours but i love it already. So much stuff to do, yeah the graphics arent as good as they could or should be and the cars a bit wonky, but over all its a good game. Havent tired the multiplayer but heres hopin its better than GTA5
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  1. Softpedia
    Aug 6, 2014
    85
    Watch Dogs is a fun open world experience. However, the repetitive chases and the formulaic gameplay tend to get tedious and boring after a while. As such, you might want to enjoy the different multiplayer experiences and take frequent breaks to just roam around the city.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 25, 2014
    70
    It’s a bold first step on the new terrain for Ubisoft. The game is enjoyable, offers some interesting mechanics and lasts for long enough, but is bland as a whole. The characters lack personalities, the city could use more distinctness and the story is instantly forgettable. [07/2014, p.46]
  3. SpazioGames
    Jul 18, 2014
    85
    Overall, it is almost without a doubt the best platformer that has popped up on the current generation of consoles and is a bedrock on which Ubisoft could build a brand to remember.
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