Watch Dogs

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  1. Psychosys
    May 29, 2014
    8
    It's a lot like GTA but with hacking. The hacking is very very unique and cool! However this game unfortunately shares the same problem with Infamous:SS being in the shadow of the masterpiece GTA V. Let's face it, GTA was a 265 million dollar game and had a seemingly infinitely detailed world, lots of things to do, and millions of possibilities. Watch Dogs is a fantastic game but lackingIt's a lot like GTA but with hacking. The hacking is very very unique and cool! However this game unfortunately shares the same problem with Infamous:SS being in the shadow of the masterpiece GTA V. Let's face it, GTA was a 265 million dollar game and had a seemingly infinitely detailed world, lots of things to do, and millions of possibilities. Watch Dogs is a fantastic game but lacking in that level of detail. Still a great game and definitely worth picking up for PS4.… Expand
  2. IntelligntGamer
    May 29, 2014
    6
    There’s a lot of other stuff which you could point to as an example of why Watch Dogs just isn’t that great. It has poor voice acting, particularly from the lead character. Long load screens are a problem too; I encountered a one minute load screen at one point. But overall, the game isn’t bad. It’s just not great. If you can look past the bad writing, the occasionally bad controls and theThere’s a lot of other stuff which you could point to as an example of why Watch Dogs just isn’t that great. It has poor voice acting, particularly from the lead character. Long load screens are a problem too; I encountered a one minute load screen at one point. But overall, the game isn’t bad. It’s just not great. If you can look past the bad writing, the occasionally bad controls and the last-gen graphics, you can probably have a good time in Watch Dogs. But for me, it wasn’t worth the effort. Read more of my review at my website, here; http://intelligentgamer.org/2014/05/30/review-watch-dogs/… Expand
  3. jovanpierre
    May 29, 2014
    5
    Why are there so many reviews about other people's reviews? That's their opinion and here is mine. Watch Dogs was suppose to be the first game I got for PS4. Then it got delayed so Ubisoft could "fine tune" it. So after all the wait and hype I finally get my hands on this game and my lust for Watch Dogs quickly faded. I wanted to love this game, but it was just such a let down. AlmostWhy are there so many reviews about other people's reviews? That's their opinion and here is mine. Watch Dogs was suppose to be the first game I got for PS4. Then it got delayed so Ubisoft could "fine tune" it. So after all the wait and hype I finally get my hands on this game and my lust for Watch Dogs quickly faded. I wanted to love this game, but it was just such a let down. Almost every aspect of this games seems so unpolished and rushed. They turned a very good concept into a very lackluster game. I would not recommend wasting $60 on this game.… Expand
  4. LokinDetonados
    May 29, 2014
    5
    First I want to say here that in my opinion graphics are not important , but what Ubisoft has crossed the line and tricked the entire gaming community .

    Watch_Dogs fou advertised with surreal graphics course in the PC version , with realistic physics and realism by the AI . The game looked stupidly gorgeous and wonderful visuals. But came to E3 2013 and the first downgrade of the game    First I want to say here that in my opinion graphics are not important , but what Ubisoft has crossed the line and tricked the entire gaming community .

    Watch_Dogs fou advertised with surreal graphics course in the PC version , with realistic physics and realism by the AI . The game looked stupidly gorgeous and wonderful visuals. But came to E3 2013 and the first downgrade of the game was visible . Here's a visual look and there it spawned a revolt in the community , then came the joke referring Ubisoft will GTAV and then the game was delayed EIGHT months and Ubisoft excuse was : " We need to enhance the game , fix some bugs "

    And if memory serves me , the more gameplays Watch_Dogs emerged in the period of late 2013 and early 2014 and a further downgrade was visible again , the visuals of E3 2012 were gone and the game was getting ugly. After Ubisoft released a trailer for a SEASON PASS for Watch_Dogs and this widespread revolt , at least for me .

    After the game was leaked and many people downloaded it for PC , of course it was not the full version but the game was completely different from the game we saw at E3 2012 and slightly worse than the version of E3 2013.

    The game has several flaws , starting with the graph, which loses old games like GTAIV , gameplay , physics of cars and DAMN DETAIL REFLECTIONS plus SEVERAL bugs .

    The positives are the history and fun Easter Eggs , otherwise the game does not deserve to be bought , so my rating is 5 .

    Forgiveness for the bad english , I'm using Gogle Translate because I'm Brazilian and do not dominate the American language .    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. rickyrb
    May 29, 2014
    7
    A wonderful new creation of ubisoft, they keep amaze me about how emotional and amazing the stories are being put forward, the game mechanics are working perfectly, the game is flawless (server overloads, but thats common stuff these days), and the whole scenario of Chicago is just mind blowing.
    This is a good start for a new franchise with allot of potential.
    Every game got its    A wonderful new creation of ubisoft, they keep amaze me about how emotional and amazing the stories are being put forward, the game mechanics are working perfectly, the game is flawless (server overloads, but thats common stuff these days), and the whole scenario of Chicago is just mind blowing.
    This is a good start for a new franchise with allot of potential.

    Every game got its moments of problems, regarding overloaded servers, bugs, if you know how many codes a A.I like in watchdogs need to get to be working, and how many variables being compute, you would be crazy to expect it to be flawless!

    10/10 - amazing details, great story, amazing active and alive open world, very smooth, and amazing and fun multiplayer.    … Expand
  7. wani0402
    May 29, 2014
    4
    Complete crap. Not sure why they delayed it. Clunkiest, clumsiest driving controls I have ever experienced. General character mechanics are terrible. Gets boring really fast. Very repetitive side mission structure.

    On the plus, it is not bad graphically. I have seen better, but I feel like I'm playing a PS3 game and that I'm not looking at next-gen graphics. The game concept is great.    Complete crap. Not sure why they delayed it. Clunkiest, clumsiest driving controls I have ever experienced. General character mechanics are terrible. Gets boring really fast. Very repetitive side mission structure.

    On the plus, it is not bad graphically. I have seen better, but I feel like I'm playing a PS3 game and that I'm not looking at next-gen graphics. The game concept is great. Would be interested in the game if the character and driving mechanics were more on par with Rockstar, or Assassins Creed.    … Expand
  8. 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
  9. simon7109
    May 29, 2014
    10
    It's a really great game. I don't understand why so many people hate it. Especially on consoles. I play it on PS4 and I have no issues with it. I can understand why PC players complain because the PC port is sh*t, but why do the console players?
    Yes, the game isn't perfect, but it's really great, there are a lot of things to do and it looks great.
    The problem is, people's expectations    It's a really great game. I don't understand why so many people hate it. Especially on consoles. I play it on PS4 and I have no issues with it. I can understand why PC players complain because the PC port is sh*t, but why do the console players?
    Yes, the game isn't perfect, but it's really great, there are a lot of things to do and it looks great.
    The problem is, people's expectations was too high. Everybody should've know that it won't be a world breaking game, it's an usual Ubisoft game. Who played Ubisoft games before should've know what to expect.
    I have 10-12 hours in the game, and most of the time I just wandering around in Chicago and profiling people, stop crimes etc. I did 6 main missions because there are so much content in this.
    I really reccomend this game to anyone who like sandbox games and know what to expect from Ubisoft.
    I hope there will be a Watch_Dogs 2 sometime with even more stuff in it. I will definetly buy it day 1.    … Expand
  10. felipe_dimer
    May 29, 2014
    8
    it's a good game, it's not best game of the world but its good, a wonderful history and a fun and innovative gameplay with beauty graphics, but has a awful driving combined with bad physics can difficult you gameplay, but anyway, you should play the game first, and then ,if you liked, buy
  11. Tha_Real_KiD
    May 29, 2014
    10
    THIS GAME IS AMAZING!!!! I've been playing nonstop for hours and I am still having fun. For all the people who keep giving the game a 0/10.PLAY THE DAMN GAME ALL THE WAY BEFORE RATING AND BE PATIENT WITH UBISOFT!!! I'm sure Ubisoft is trying their hardest to fix any problems that we may be having. It's not like they could see the future and see the problems that would come with the damnTHIS GAME IS AMAZING!!!! I've been playing nonstop for hours and I am still having fun. For all the people who keep giving the game a 0/10.PLAY THE DAMN GAME ALL THE WAY BEFORE RATING AND BE PATIENT WITH UBISOFT!!! I'm sure Ubisoft is trying their hardest to fix any problems that we may be having. It's not like they could see the future and see the problems that would come with the damn game so stop complaining like little children. Anyway, the game is probably my favorite game out now under Infamous. And for people who say the story sucks compared to GTA, I'd rather play this story 300 times than listen to the cheesiness of the so called "better" storyline of GTA. With that said.. GET THIS GAME!… Expand
  12. Rx-78-2
    May 29, 2014
    8
    True this game has flaws, but after playing it for about 5 hours I found myself enjoying what it has to offer. This game for starters is waaaaaaaay better than gta, and offers it's own twist to it's gameplay. As the other individuals claim it's boring, but I feel as if gta is boring and watch dogs delivers . Some claim to be let down, what ever happen to having an open mind? The game isTrue this game has flaws, but after playing it for about 5 hours I found myself enjoying what it has to offer. This game for starters is waaaaaaaay better than gta, and offers it's own twist to it's gameplay. As the other individuals claim it's boring, but I feel as if gta is boring and watch dogs delivers . Some claim to be let down, what ever happen to having an open mind? The game is worth the money you spend and it will keep you occupied, if you have an imagination that is. So many gamers have gotten lazy and want everything laid out for them. Explore Chicago. True the graphics isn't e3 material, but it still doesn't look bad. Besides, game have not been released is 2k yet. The system will prove itself in due time, please allow time for epic graphics to unveil itself. All in all watch dogs is worth the buy, get it. Nothing really else to play on ps4 right now anyway.… Expand
  13. MR_BLUE_THUMBS
    May 29, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the game.

    Regarding driving.

    You need to put points in defensive driving and in offensive once you unlock through the side missions.

    Motorcycles are the best for getting around town at absurd speed.

    3rd person driving works when idling and scanning the block for hack vic's

    1st person or bumper view for car chases. (I.E. you have very little actual precision in 3rd when driving at speed)

    the sports cars handle very slippery better off with a budget for most chases. (who actually commits robberies in Lambos' in real life tbh!? :) the Mercedes 500 knock off is my fave.

    Use the handbrake for pete's sake! (...and let off the gas) you have hacking skills - use them.

    2nd tier vehicle blocking skills make a HUGE difference with the flashing blue cues.

    In other words a bunch of stuff you don't get straight out the box.

    You actually have to play the game...    … Expand
  14. lifeeater95
    May 29, 2014
    8
    This is a game that needs no introduction. There has been so much hype surrounding the game that it turned out to be relatively damaging on release date. Honestly where are all these negative reviews coming from? The lowest for this game should be a 6, but a zero? That's flat out retarded and should be disregarded, you are putting it on the same level as Ride to Hell, and that wasThis is a game that needs no introduction. There has been so much hype surrounding the game that it turned out to be relatively damaging on release date. Honestly where are all these negative reviews coming from? The lowest for this game should be a 6, but a zero? That's flat out retarded and should be disregarded, you are putting it on the same level as Ride to Hell, and that was f***cking terrible game.

    Honestly this is a well developed sandbox games that in many ways surpasses GTA V. For one, it has a living breathing world of which the likes I have never seen before, seriously each resident doesn't feel like a lifeless AI whose sole purpose is to walk around, each resident performs a different activity, making Chicago all the more immersive.
    The gameplay is ridiculous fun, the hacking ability provides something fresh and invigorating in the sandbox experience. Going into someones personal life or hacking things like pipelines, traffic lights and other such things makes you feel like a master hacker that can get into anyone's life.
    Graphics were a controversial topic when it came to this game. The e3 2012 demo showcased some of the best graphics I have ever seen in a sandbox game, which only increased the hype to dramatic heights, unfortunately it was downgraded by a staggering amount due to it being a multi-platform release that included the aging ps3 and xbox 360. Don't get me wrong, the game still looks great for the most part, especially during the night while it is raining, that is a visual feast you must behold. The only reason I put this as a con is because ubisoft once again used false advertising to show us a game we will never fully get, which of course is going to upset users because you played with our expectations, which is unfair.

    Another con, surprisingly, is the story. While is showcases many interesting characters who are portrayed with top quality voice acting and animation, the story just seems a bit uninspired. Its tone is inconsistent, segments if the campaign are riveting with cliches, and quite frankly I'm not a fan of the protagonist, at one point he acts like a complete badass by threatening people in subtle ways and sometimes very unsubtle ways and then in the next scene we see him as a family man, his character just seems sporadic and all over the place.
    Overall Watch Dogs is an excellent sandbox game that is bustling with activities and sidequests that will keep you occupied for hours. It adds a unique gameplay element that helps distinguish itself from being a gta clone and has some pretty great graphics. I give it an 8 out of 10, if it weren't for a few missteps with the campaign and the false advertising led by ubisoft, this would have most likely been my GOTY    … Expand
  15. Oulamies
    May 29, 2014
    8
    Okay, maybe overrated but still a very good game. Graphics are truly next gen and Chicago is beautiful, detailed and alive. Watch Dogs plays well, no frame rate issues or lagging.
    Gameplay includes fun stealth action, car chases (car controls are a bit stiff but you'll get used to it), shooting, hacking, fighting crime and other stuff. Missions are sometimes similiar but it doesn't feel    Okay, maybe overrated but still a very good game. Graphics are truly next gen and Chicago is beautiful, detailed and alive. Watch Dogs plays well, no frame rate issues or lagging.
    Gameplay includes fun stealth action, car chases (car controls are a bit stiff but you'll get used to it), shooting, hacking, fighting crime and other stuff. Missions are sometimes similiar but it doesn't feel repetitive thanks to the varied level design. Not a hard game, but challenging at some points, especially if you want to be sneaky.
    There's some annoying things on character controls, like you can't shimmy on ledges, climb up tall walls or jump between gaps. Parkour and controls in general are much better in Assassins Creed in my opinion. Hacking is really easy, just one button. Hacking is a fun way to mess with your enemies. Create blackouts, blow up things, control traffic and make distractions.
    People on the streets look realistic and natural but their A.I is pretty bad. For instance if you even scratch the sidewalk when driving a car they freak out. Even if you're slowly parking on the side of the road and you get a little bit on the sidewalk they start yelling and sometimes they start fleeing. Cops can be also dumb as hell.
    I'm having fun playing this, the storyline is good so far. Worth the money for sure. GTA 5 is better than this though.    … Expand
  16. tdebug
    May 29, 2014
    0
    I was unlucky to get escape-from-police mission right in the beginning of the game and experienced so stupidly difficult pursuit because of driving model is so bad. I don't know how it is on a PC, but with gamepad it next to impossible escape w/o destroying a car. Car handling is so bad that is it basically a torture playing car/pursuit missions, not at all enjoyable game experience.
    I    I was unlucky to get escape-from-police mission right in the beginning of the game and experienced so stupidly difficult pursuit because of driving model is so bad. I don't know how it is on a PC, but with gamepad it next to impossible escape w/o destroying a car. Car handling is so bad that is it basically a torture playing car/pursuit missions, not at all enjoyable game experience.
    I would mention PS3 level graphics and fake E3 2012 demo as well - that was mentioned many times already. In short - I would ask for money back, there is no even close great game experience they advertised.    … Expand
  17. JackOfAllGames
    May 29, 2014
    3
    After how hard people continue to be bent over and **** by companies like EA and Ubisoft it's amazing to me that there are people so impulsive and stupid that they're still buying games day one, let alone week one. Well, for better or worse, my friend's disdain for this game gave me the opportunity to play it. What can really be said? Aside from, "I've played this game before. It wasAfter how hard people continue to be bent over and **** by companies like EA and Ubisoft it's amazing to me that there are people so impulsive and stupid that they're still buying games day one, let alone week one. Well, for better or worse, my friend's disdain for this game gave me the opportunity to play it. What can really be said? Aside from, "I've played this game before. It was called Grand Theft Auto... III". The driving and physics are on par with a PS2 game, and even San Andreas had more to do than Watch Dogs does a decade later, and I am NOT a huge GTA fan, in fact I think the games are pretty much just shock value, and Rockstar's consistent marketing strategy of creating some kind of media controversy to hype the games makes that an undeniable fact. These kinds of games have never really had any kind of great gameplay to them, but the thing that really turns me off about Watch Dogs is the same thing that turns me off about most games nowadays, and that is their predictability. When a company goes to make a game nowadays, they design their game in the spitting image of whatever game sells best in the same genre (for MMOs it's WoW, for FPS it's CoD, ect), gives it a different character/environment, and add a gimmick. The gimmick in this case obviously being the hacking. It's all very predictable and boring, and Watch Dogs does nothing but continue this trend of homogenization. Ubisoft never wanted Watch Dogs to be it's own game. Watch Dogs wants to be GTA V, it wants to be GTA V so badly yet misses the mark by such a colossal distance that they landed back in the PS2 era.… Expand
  18. ToBeHonest
    May 29, 2014
    5
    In short:
    Ubisoft has failed to deliver a good product. Things that are in almost all games since 2000, like for instance the effect of splashes when you shoot on water, should have been implemented. You could say that this is a tiny error. But there are lots of those.
    The story is not interesting at all. The game becomes repetitive and boring very quickly. The multiplayer is be    In short:
    Ubisoft has failed to deliver a good product. Things that are in almost all games since 2000, like for instance the effect of splashes when you shoot on water, should have been implemented. You could say that this is a tiny error. But there are lots of those.

    The story is not interesting at all. The game becomes repetitive and boring very quickly.

    The multiplayer is be fun. But I'm afraid it will get very boring after a while. (I haven't played that for a long time)    … Expand
  19. kayymoneyy
    May 29, 2014
    8
    While I am a bit disappointed, for reasons I can't really describe, the hate this game is getting makes no sense to me. The city looks great, the AI of the citizens is solid for the most part, and it has very solid "play for a couple hours nonstop" value. Hacking is fun and the missions build a lot of suspense. I also like the fact that they build Aiden's story and give him a personality.While I am a bit disappointed, for reasons I can't really describe, the hate this game is getting makes no sense to me. The city looks great, the AI of the citizens is solid for the most part, and it has very solid "play for a couple hours nonstop" value. Hacking is fun and the missions build a lot of suspense. I also like the fact that they build Aiden's story and give him a personality. Graphics are pretty chippy though, which I was pretty disappointed about. Something does feel wrong to me, I can't pinpoint exactly what that is, but it is no GTA V. While it did fail to meet the high expectations, I think that maybe we should be more grateful that we have a GTA-esque game for the next gen consoles. There's nothing to hate about this game except for the letdown of only being pretty good as opposed to the greatest game of all time.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. Jalcons
    May 29, 2014
    10
    Seriously? So many terrible scores for this game. I'm going to start describing the most important aspects I've seen of this HUGE game:

    -Graphics: Ok, Most negative scores I've seen are guys complaining about the graphics, saying things like: "This game is not even close to the E3 version bla bla bla *sniff sniff sniff*" I went to youtube and watch some of these E3 videos and well,    Seriously? So many terrible scores for this game. I'm going to start describing the most important aspects I've seen of this HUGE game:

    -Graphics: Ok, Most negative scores I've seen are guys complaining about the graphics, saying things like: "This game is not even close to the E3 version bla bla bla *sniff sniff sniff*" I went to youtube and watch some of these E3 videos and well, yeah, they are right, graphics are way better (And by way better I mean less jagged lines and smoother shadows, I can't notice any real big difference worth mentioning, yeah call me blind or whatever get over it).
    Overall running WAtch Dogs in a 1080p tv looks great and runs great.

    -A.I.: I take my hat here and applaude Ubisoft. Seriously I mean, cops are so fu(k!ng agressive, pursuits take so much time and require that you use everything at your disposal to get rid of them. Chasing criminals is another great aspect worth mentioning because when you are running to catch them it is not a "run straight pursuit", for example, when they get to a place where its possible to climb they will, change their direction,etc. Also people react very good to your behavior, get too close and they'll say that you are making them uncomfortable. Take your gun out and they'll call the cops. So many other things I could mention but don't think they could fit in here.

    -Gameplay: This section has its pros and only a few cons (In my humble opinion). First I want to point our how good the game react to the control, I mean is so smooth that really catches you. Aiden movements and animations are great and discreet like the hacker he is. Collisions with people and other objects are great too. Overall, I think that the way Chicago is depicted here as a WHOLE is amaizing.
    Driving is my only complaint, its not bad but, somehow it feels like hard at the beggining. It only takes some time and practice to get used to. (By the way, when you drive a car or anything, you can put the camera inside car and see your hand and steering wheel, I mean, how COOL is that :D).

    -Length: Chicago is your playground, use it, make it your B!TCH. I bought the day one edition and have almost 10 hours registered. There is some much stuff to do in this game, 10 hours and I've only completed the first quest of chapter one, I tend to get distracted causing accidents, hacking other players, chasing criminals, being a criminal (Armed robbery lol)...and the list goes on. Go online and the length grows indefinitely: Races, 1vs1 Hacking, team hacking, etc.

    -Sound: Last but not least, the sound. In one word AMAIZING. The music selection is great, from Rock to blues or jazz for those rainy days in Chicago. Once I hacked a Camera and laughed like a maniac listening the conversation of two guys (Apparently one of them got FRIENDZONED).

    I give this game 10, it has its unpolished aspects like every other game but the way this game traps you is simply amaizing. Been a long time since I felt so eager to sit down in my couch and play a game. I thank Ubisoft for this.    … Expand
  22. Jakob
    May 29, 2014
    5
    I have played the version for both "next generation" consoles and the PS4 version has a better image and resolution than the XBox-one version, however the game in both consoles is monotonous and boring no new tricks or challenges at the time to hack things, it is really disappointing it feels like ubisoft rush to finish the game and the results were really far from our expectations. ThisI have played the version for both "next generation" consoles and the PS4 version has a better image and resolution than the XBox-one version, however the game in both consoles is monotonous and boring no new tricks or challenges at the time to hack things, it is really disappointing it feels like ubisoft rush to finish the game and the results were really far from our expectations. This game is another Titan fall, another waste of time and not worth to be played.… Expand
  23. Dukdown
    May 29, 2014
    10
    I think people are judging this game way to harshly. Granted, the graphics are not as good as expected, but they are still pretty great on next gen. The explosion effects are insane! Ubi's Chicago is by far the best living breathing city in an open world game...period! The missions, side missions, and collectibles are so varied and awesome, it's amazing. The chaos you can cause, andI think people are judging this game way to harshly. Granted, the graphics are not as good as expected, but they are still pretty great on next gen. The explosion effects are insane! Ubi's Chicago is by far the best living breathing city in an open world game...period! The missions, side missions, and collectibles are so varied and awesome, it's amazing. The chaos you can cause, and the way world reacts to it is unparalleled. One mission will never play out the same way twice. Every time I have played, I've seen things happen that are so crazy, you would think that they are scripted, but they are not! It's all the reaction from the NPCs and the environment around you, to your actions and choices. I am very picky when it comes to video games, but I gotta say that you have to respect how well this game came together. As for the driving, it's the only thing that's not amazing, but it is definitely well above just playable.… Expand
  24. 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.
  25. 53bload53
    May 29, 2014
    7
    I can understand people are hating on this game because of the E3 2012 and the trailer which caused a little too much hype for it but it's not a bad/horrible/unplayable game either. I've played for a while now and yes, it's not the greatest game I've ever played but in terms of fun for me it's pretty enjoyable, I don't understand people saying it's controls are awful because I find themI can understand people are hating on this game because of the E3 2012 and the trailer which caused a little too much hype for it but it's not a bad/horrible/unplayable game either. I've played for a while now and yes, it's not the greatest game I've ever played but in terms of fun for me it's pretty enjoyable, I don't understand people saying it's controls are awful because I find them pretty easy to control and the A.I is not bad at all. All in all I will give this game a 7/10 because Its original idea of hacking and action that you can do, besides, citizens profiles are hilarious LOL… Expand
  26. Bassmonkey_Mike
    May 29, 2014
    10
    Having played this now for over 8 hours, I can honestly say I can't see where all the negative 'gamer' reviews are coming from!??!! Initial impressions weren't all that, but once you get used to how it plays, it's brilliant. Critics have definitely got this one bang on. Graphics are good, combat & hacking are slick, driving is tight once you get used to the fact that it's not arcadeyHaving played this now for over 8 hours, I can honestly say I can't see where all the negative 'gamer' reviews are coming from!??!! Initial impressions weren't all that, but once you get used to how it plays, it's brilliant. Critics have definitely got this one bang on. Graphics are good, combat & hacking are slick, driving is tight once you get used to the fact that it's not arcadey like GTA V. There's tons of side stuff to get on with, in fact it's been distracting me from the main campaign it's that good. I'm loving it so far, I'd give it 8.5 after a solid days playing, but beefed it up to 10 to make up for the lludicrous 0 score trolling.… Expand
  27. incolaSSS
    May 29, 2014
    10
    the story in watch dogs is amazing, after finishing the game i really looking forward to my second walkthrough, the graphics are really good, i know that is not the way they show us in the e3, but the story, the voice acting, THE FUN that this game has to offer is gigantic, so if you want to buy this game ask your self this..Do you want a game for his graphics?, or you want to play a gamethe story in watch dogs is amazing, after finishing the game i really looking forward to my second walkthrough, the graphics are really good, i know that is not the way they show us in the e3, but the story, the voice acting, THE FUN that this game has to offer is gigantic, so if you want to buy this game ask your self this..Do you want a game for his graphics?, or you want to play a game for the fun ? i play a lot of games, and this is one the most fun open world game i´ve played since batman Arkham City… Expand
  28. Eyescreamloud
    May 29, 2014
    10
    Ever since I got a Ps4 I've wanted an Open world game to play around in for a long time. I got Infamous Second Son when it released, the first few hours were really good but then i got boring and really repetitive. I still really like the game, but as an open world game there wasn't enough to do. Then Watch Dogs released, and fixed all of my problems with Infamous, it's a fantastic openEver since I got a Ps4 I've wanted an Open world game to play around in for a long time. I got Infamous Second Son when it released, the first few hours were really good but then i got boring and really repetitive. I still really like the game, but as an open world game there wasn't enough to do. Then Watch Dogs released, and fixed all of my problems with Infamous, it's a fantastic open world with lots of side missions and random crimes to do, the graphics are amazing, especially when it's raining, and overall a fantastic experience. I strongly recommend it… Expand
  29. GGGroover
    May 29, 2014
    10
    simply great
    characters especially are top notch!
    really had a good time with this one :)
    If you like action game in open world, with a twist (hacking), you'll love it!
  30. Guardian0404
    May 29, 2014
    9
    I can't really understand how someone could give this game a 0/1 unless it was for the pc edition and all of the bugs its experiencing. This game has it's faults of course, just like EVERY OTHER GAME, but it does a lot of things right. The gameplay is solid and the open world map provides plenty to do.
  31. vpassassin
    May 29, 2014
    8
    Although I'll agree with some that it's not perfect, I can hardly understand giving this game a zero. If it's a game that you installed on your PC or put in your console and worked it deserves at least more than that. You probably weren't sold a broken game. Anyway, just because the driving is different than GTA doesn't mean it sucks it just means you have a different game mechanic toAlthough I'll agree with some that it's not perfect, I can hardly understand giving this game a zero. If it's a game that you installed on your PC or put in your console and worked it deserves at least more than that. You probably weren't sold a broken game. Anyway, just because the driving is different than GTA doesn't mean it sucks it just means you have a different game mechanic to learn. The missions are fun and there's plenty to do on the side. Looks great on my ps4 so far. I dunno why there are so many negative reviews just because it didn't blow your mind like you thought it might.… Expand
  32. BigBiggo
    May 29, 2014
    8
    If you love open-world games then this is a must buy. People should not have expected WD to outclass GTA V. Rockstar have had over a decade to perfect the formula and it's going to be a while before somebody takes the crown from them. WD is not as refined as GTA V but can be just as detailed and engrossing.

    The hacking aspects work really well and do not feel like they have been tacked    If you love open-world games then this is a must buy. People should not have expected WD to outclass GTA V. Rockstar have had over a decade to perfect the formula and it's going to be a while before somebody takes the crown from them. WD is not as refined as GTA V but can be just as detailed and engrossing.

    The hacking aspects work really well and do not feel like they have been tacked on. Gunfights (on realistic difficulty) are unforgiving and just one misstep results in death, planning (and surveying the environment with your hacking abilities) is the key to survival. The car handling is really sluggish and takes some getting used to but you can live with it. Collateral damage is frowned upon which is a nice change as it forces you to act more like an actual vigilante and protector rather than half good-guy, half spree killer. The police are like wild dogs and will hunt you without restraint if you are caught doing something you shouldn't be which again forces you to plan your actions accordingly.

    The sound design is not as rich as it could have been and is my main complaint. The city itself is a bit too 'quiet' and the level of noise pollution could have been ramped up. There is a pseudo-radio triggered when driving around which occasionally broadcasts news clips relevant to in-game events. Sadly, these news tidbits are completely forgettable. The music selection is absolute dick. There are around thirty songs and you can acquire more in-game by hacking them from the phones of NPCs, unfortunately most of the songs are just rubbish. To the best of my knowledge all the bands/artists are Chicago affiliates e.g. Elmore James and there is a modest amount of Chicago Blues in the roster along with a few nice 70s ballads. The amount of rap on the soundtrack is criminal. I have no problem with rap but the stuff on here is just no good and there is so much of it! The 'rock' selection is comprised of awful whine-core and even the inclusion of Smashing Pumpkins does not ease the pain as their contribution is dire. It is representative of modern radio I guess, loads of stations but nowhere worth getting off. Clearly though Ubi just went cheap on the music licensing and opted to go for an affordable set of songs instead of a set of good ones. The online invasion mode built into the SP can be thrilling/infuriating and changes the dynamic of the game in a unique and engrossing way.

    Facial animations are very bland and the daytime portions of the game are graphically the most boring. Most days are overcast so the colours are often drab. Evening/nighttime and during thunderstorms the game looks best.

    I have to deduct two points for the abysmal bargain-bin song selection (it really does cheapen the experience) and lacklustre sound design.    … Expand
  33. Moppy
    May 29, 2014
    9
    Brilliant game with some unique game play, that is very rare. Its unbelievable that this game has been given anything below an 8. Its engine isn't perfect but is still very good. Graphics not as high as expected but still very good. The immersion the game achieves is the best ive ever played. Played it for two days solid and not even started the story yet [past "Open Your World"].Brilliant game with some unique game play, that is very rare. Its unbelievable that this game has been given anything below an 8. Its engine isn't perfect but is still very good. Graphics not as high as expected but still very good. The immersion the game achieves is the best ive ever played. Played it for two days solid and not even started the story yet [past "Open Your World"]. Defiantly worth the money and hype, just too many internet trolls these days who feel any minor fault deserves slating and giving a 0.… Expand
  34. zeitsch
    May 29, 2014
    6
    The driving and chase scenes are horrid. the combat is great but is marred by stupid reinforcement mechanic. the driving is ruined by the same thing. also why cant i shot from the car ffs. the hacking feels irrelevant. and the story is downright cheesy and lame tbqh
  35. Mortvicr
    May 29, 2014
    4
    Foremost, before you buy this game I would like to warn you of the terrible car handling, as with most of these type of games from GTA, Just Cause 2 and Sleeping dogs the driving is one of the main part of the game. GTA driving mechanics weren't great, but Watch Dog are just awful, bordering unplayable.

    The cars slip and slid around like that the ice part in Zelda: ocarina of time, -    Foremost, before you buy this game I would like to warn you of the terrible car handling, as with most of these type of games from GTA, Just Cause 2 and Sleeping dogs the driving is one of the main part of the game. GTA driving mechanics weren't great, but Watch Dog are just awful, bordering unplayable.

    The cars slip and slid around like that the ice part in Zelda: ocarina of time, - Don't turn enough and the car doesn't turn, turn too much and its slips'n'slids and fish tails around like crazy, hitting every, lamp post, car, fence, wall, pedestrian and building, which makes those - Chase guy mission frustrating, or tail that guy and invade the goons are just plan unenjoyable. And there are loads of these, the main campaign is mostly tail this guy, chase those guys oh and the terrible sneak into the build or sneak out without been seen, and if they catch you it's right back to the beginning again.

    It take all the worst and annoying elements from other open world games, the parts that are just filling to add more packing to the game, Watch_Dogs is that, filler.

    This is a god awful game, and a nasty little PC port..

    Do not buy..    … Expand
  36. OrcuSS
    May 29, 2014
    1
    Deceived!!, Slipped a second-rate product! and this is not the 1st time sostorony Frogs

    Обманули!!!!, подсунули второсортный продукт!!! и это уже не 1й раз состорону лягушатников
  37. outlived
    May 29, 2014
    10
    What people need to realise is that this game is not GTA 5, I'm reading these bad reviews and it seems all the reviews are based on the fact that this isn't GTA. I have found tons of great and experiences in this game.
    It has it all; destruction, stealth, gunplay, racing and an interesting system vs tablet/smart phone PvP.
    Today alone I spent hours playing in game chess. Just one of the    What people need to realise is that this game is not GTA 5, I'm reading these bad reviews and it seems all the reviews are based on the fact that this isn't GTA. I have found tons of great and experiences in this game.
    It has it all; destruction, stealth, gunplay, racing and an interesting system vs tablet/smart phone PvP.
    Today alone I spent hours playing in game chess. Just one of the many mini games in this huge open world sand-box, some of which feel as though its a game within a game.
    I personally recommend this game to anyone who wants something that will entertain you for queit awhile and keep you coming back!    … Expand
  38. DaniVR99
    May 28, 2014
    8
    I am just loving it. It looks and runs great on PS4, it is a cross-gen game, but it looks like a totally new next gen experience. The map is as big as GTA IV, and it feels alive. The driving is a bit odd at the beggining, but now I love it because I have got to master it. Also, tons of side stuff to do in Chicago. It really is an impressive game!
  39. fsdgf
    May 28, 2014
    1
    wifi grenades
    hackable pace makers
    RFID apartment keys exploding steam pipes "The IP address is coming from that room!" "shoot fired" "don't shot" "an helicopter" "2 on 10, would not bang" criminals talking about their crimes over the phone in an overtly-surveiled city no police Press X to Everything everything is a generic cliched game mechanic redressed in ctOS braindead AI    wifi grenades
    hackable pace makers
    RFID apartment keys
    exploding steam pipes
    "The IP address is coming from that room!"
    "shoot fired" "don't shot" "an helicopter"
    "2 on 10, would not bang"
    criminals talking about their crimes over the phone in an overtly-surveiled city
    no police
    Press X to Everything
    everything is a generic cliched game mechanic redressed in ctOS
    braindead AI with magic bottomless mags
    barebones cover shooter mechanics
    Press X to make dynamic cover from any one of 35,000 hand-placed forklifts
    PS2-era ragdolls with zero blending
    weak driving physics
    nonexistent destruction
    one crime to stop on foot
    3 ways to end a chase sequence
    undersides of cars are literally a black texture
    world mechanics lifted DIRECTLY from AC1 just like every other open-world ubisoft game
    boring story with inconsistent characters and tone and mediocre voice acting
    casually kill hundreds of sometimes-innocent people in your quest to secure your missing sister
    endless meme references
    ridiculous requirements for downgraded graphics with no optimisation
    horrible, **** soundtrack
    weak licensed radio which is really just a long playlist
    final boss is a QTE
    gunplay sucks
    graphics suck
    glitchy
    souless world    … Expand
  40. chalito
    May 28, 2014
    3
    the game is so sh**ty, and already bought it for PS4, i wanna cut my b*lls, since theres no return policy for games in my country.
    -Can't hit people.
    -Car driving is like playing a bad racing game on ipad. -People are dumb. no reactions. -If you left your fuc*ing car crossover the street , the traffic will stop there forever, what the f**k is that?? I dont have the GTA syndrome. At    the game is so sh**ty, and already bought it for PS4, i wanna cut my b*lls, since theres no return policy for games in my country.
    -Can't hit people.
    -Car driving is like playing a bad racing game on ipad.
    -People are dumb. no reactions.
    -If you left your fuc*ing car crossover the street , the traffic will stop there forever, what the f**k is that??
    I dont have the GTA syndrome.
    At least i can hear the voice of Sasha Gray in Saints Row.. but this?    … Expand
  41. TRANDO101
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Of course it comes without saying that ubisoft was quite shifty with this game, dumbing down the graphics from the e3 2012 demo, which could be considered false advertising, It may not be what it was originally supposed to be like idk, but that aside this is a great game its definitely the only game im playing on the ps4 (besides transistor), it has lots of fun side missions, hacking isOf course it comes without saying that ubisoft was quite shifty with this game, dumbing down the graphics from the e3 2012 demo, which could be considered false advertising, It may not be what it was originally supposed to be like idk, but that aside this is a great game its definitely the only game im playing on the ps4 (besides transistor), it has lots of fun side missions, hacking is quite fun, good graphics (a bit above average) as well as a huge map to explore, with many buildings that you may go into, its kept me entertained for as long as ive been playing it and im quite confident it will do so for much longer… Expand
  42. FireBlast
    May 28, 2014
    8
    I'll write some things I liked or disliked in Watch_Dogs:
    There is improved AI. For example, guard, if he didn't see you, will continue shooting to last place where he saw you. Also, quardians' behavior model changes every time you dying and trying to replay the mission.
    There is a giant amount of information about people, it makes Chicago extremely realistic. you can hear their phone    I'll write some things I liked or disliked in Watch_Dogs:
    There is improved AI. For example, guard, if he didn't see you, will continue shooting to last place where he saw you. Also, quardians' behavior model changes every time you dying and trying to replay the mission.
    There is a giant amount of information about people, it makes Chicago extremely realistic. you can hear their phone conversations or read SMS messages.
    Of course, graphics isn't as good as it was at E3 2012, but it's still good.
    The world is not as big as in ArmA or GTA V, but there is more events.
    All that stuff is covered by hacking. Hacking is the main aspect of game, and I like it. You can prevent crimes like John Reese, see life of every people in the city. It's so awesome.
    This game is not Game Of The Year, but it is cool and I will be waiting for Watch_Dogs 2    … Expand
  43. arkyabbott
    May 28, 2014
    0
    Absolute **** how Ubisoft completely reduced all visual graphics and effects to cater to the underpowered console market. F*ck their marketing and completely capitalist money hungering f*ckery.
  44. 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
  45. Stiltz7
    May 28, 2014
    10
    After seeing the user reviews for this game I will say without a doubt that I will never let metacritic user reviews sway me in the SLIGHTEST when deciding whether to buy a game or not.

    That said, this is a wonderfully addictive and engaging game. It took me a couple hours to really start feeling it but now I'm hooked and loving it. The driving isn't nearly as faulty as it's made out    After seeing the user reviews for this game I will say without a doubt that I will never let metacritic user reviews sway me in the SLIGHTEST when deciding whether to buy a game or not.

    That said, this is a wonderfully addictive and engaging game. It took me a couple hours to really start feeling it but now I'm hooked and loving it.

    The driving isn't nearly as faulty as it's made out to be, I actually quite enjoy driving in this game. The graphics are nice, and the weather changes create very realistic and dynamic environments. Gameplay does not remind me of GTA either, outside of jacking peoples cars.

    Overall great game, can't wait to get home, pack a fatty, and spark this game up.    … Expand
  46. KSP2011
    May 28, 2014
    7
    So much potential in this game, but some aspects felt unfinished. Driving for one, which to me felt clumsy and broken. The free roaming aspect also got boring very quickly. Having said that, the missions were varied and a lot of fun. Plus the on-foot segments worked very well. The hacking also put an original feel on a very tired "GTA Clone" genre. Here's hoping they fix the driving andSo much potential in this game, but some aspects felt unfinished. Driving for one, which to me felt clumsy and broken. The free roaming aspect also got boring very quickly. Having said that, the missions were varied and a lot of fun. Plus the on-foot segments worked very well. The hacking also put an original feel on a very tired "GTA Clone" genre. Here's hoping they fix the driving and add some extras if there will be a Watch Dogs 2… Expand
  47. Steven25
    May 28, 2014
    10
    I dont know why the people is so stupid, they think that just because the game has less graphics it is bad. They gotta open those stupid eyes of them and see that the game is very awesome even if it is downgraded.
  48. NavyBean
    May 28, 2014
    10
    great game. has a lot of gtav in it, but it's more sophisticated and clever. lots to do, stopping convoys is a ball. Didn't like it for the first mission, then cleared out my first building with a combination of stealth and hacking and i was hooked.

    anyone who gave this a zero is a goof.
  49. Gamer44
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Watch Dogs is a very impressive game and it exceeded my expectations. The open and lively world of Chicago is a breathtaking and glorious experience. The story is one of a kind and Is unique in its own way with a action packed story that delivers and adrenaline rushed experience. The graphics is amazing and makes Chicago feel more realistic the longer you play.

    The controls is as smooth    Watch Dogs is a very impressive game and it exceeded my expectations. The open and lively world of Chicago is a breathtaking and glorious experience. The story is one of a kind and Is unique in its own way with a action packed story that delivers and adrenaline rushed experience. The graphics is amazing and makes Chicago feel more realistic the longer you play.

    The controls is as smooth as butter and every button responds immediately, the driving can be tricky at first but once you the hand of it turns out to be one of the best driving experiences ever. Was this worth the wait yes it was Ubisoft delivered and incredible entertaining game that keeps you engaged in the story and game itself this is one of the best Ubisoft games ever and just shows why Ubisoft is world renown for delivering outstanding games.

    The hacking is what makes the game shine it is incredibly fun and enjoyable. The characters are incredible and they make the story shine. The lead character does a good job to keep you engaged in the story.

    Overall Watch Dogs is incredible and is a outstanding and brilliant game. GTA 5 now has competition is Watch Dogs better than GTA 5. You cannot really compare both games are unique and both are enjoyable.

    Watch Dogs is easily a game of the year contender. For me this is one of the best games of 2014 and ranks in my top 10 best games of all time.    … Expand
  50. bsyben
    May 28, 2014
    5
    This is the game I and my roommate have been waiting for too long since 2012-2013 E3. My roommate had some connections and got into E3 2013. He came back and told me how good the game would be. So, we purchased PS4 the moment it released and waited for the game. Sadly it is not exactly what I expect. But make no mistake, the game is good, or at least OK on next gen console. I will goThis is the game I and my roommate have been waiting for too long since 2012-2013 E3. My roommate had some connections and got into E3 2013. He came back and told me how good the game would be. So, we purchased PS4 the moment it released and waited for the game. Sadly it is not exactly what I expect. But make no mistake, the game is good, or at least OK on next gen console. I will go through my feelings about it.
    Graphics: If this game was only available on last gen console, I will applaud for its graphics. Especially the lighting effects are very attractive. I believe that most people would agree that the city looks better at dawn or in mid-night. When comes bad weather, it is also phenomenal. Not just raining effect, but also true storm feelings.
    So what are bads for graphics?
    1. Details are not as we expected. Facial motions, damage, etc.
    2. Even though lighting effects or partical effects are good, the HORRIBLE optimization ruined this game. These effects are good, but are they so good that PS4 can only play it in 900p? If you check PS3 version, you will notice that fps drops dramatically every time when you turn around your visions in the game. Pay attention to the background environment, they don't even vertically lined up.
    3. For PC, I don't want to comment. The recommend system setting is an evidence of bad optimization. Sandbox games are cpu killers, but for graphic cards, you usually do not expect them to be this high level (FPS games do on the other hand).

    Gaming experience: since we haven't done online part yet, I will leave it behind and only comment on the single player part. Again, like GTA V, Watch Dogs has the fundamental elements you expected for sandbox games. They are functional, and some aspects like chasing part are better than GTA V. I always find that GTA V has some weird running ways that sometimes make me laugh. In Watch Dogs, it is much better, and very cinematic. I guess most people, who do not satisfied what the game offering, are just like me, who find this game somehow boring. I think the problem is because of the hacking system. The hacking system is a brilliant idea, but maybe because of first time attempt, it executes in a wrong way. What I expect is that the system is not only a police-fooling toy, but also a way to interact with the city and all NPCs. Apparently, this is not the case in the game. You can hack bystanders' bank account, but the thing you can do are limited, not even could you decide how much money you want to withdraw. You can also find personal information about strangers, but so what? It won't affect the way you solve those missions. Believe me, every time ends up with a chase and ass-kicking. When those information being just messages instead of intels or tools to solve a puzzle, what is the fun of hacking? If not hacking, then why am I purchasing this game instead of playing a classical masterpiece like GTA V?
    Again, this is just a review from a somehow disappointed gamer. I like this franchise and the idea behind it. But Ubisoft really need more time to get out of the shadow of GTA V and build a new world that people want to hack into.    … Expand
  51. HHJ
    May 28, 2014
    5
    I played Watch Dogs on PC for a few hours and the one thing that kept repeating in my head was: This is GTAV without the humor. Yeah, their is hacking in the game, but really it's just a superficial mechanic. Ultimately the goal is still the same - just with a new obstacle in the form of hacking "puzzles" that require no real intelligence to solve.

    I could have dealt with that if the    I played Watch Dogs on PC for a few hours and the one thing that kept repeating in my head was: This is GTAV without the humor. Yeah, their is hacking in the game, but really it's just a superficial mechanic. Ultimately the goal is still the same - just with a new obstacle in the form of hacking "puzzles" that require no real intelligence to solve.

    I could have dealt with that if the missions didn't force me into a linear play style. In certain scenarios you MUST knock your opponents out rather than shoot them down. That alone killed the immersion for me. The main character can massacre an entire gang yet he must knock out 2 of those gang members without good reason. If you're gonna be batman you gotta be batman all the way. Batman doesn't kill 100s of people and knock out a couple random dudes. It just doesn't work.    … Expand
  52. PedroRocks
    May 28, 2014
    7
    Amazing promises for a nice game.
    The game isn't revolutionary as Ubisoft promised us, but it still a great game. The dissapointing came from the false marketing which showed amazing graphics and a live and bright Chicago. Actually, the game just have fine graphics and a superficial chicago. The point of this game is the multiplayer..
  53. snowdemon
    May 28, 2014
    1
    Does not live up to hype. (this is a parody review). Just because a game doesn't live up to your high expectations doesn't make it instantly bad.
  54. KyleFinlayson
    May 28, 2014
    1
    This game is very familiar in many ways. The world is almost a replica of Grand Theft Auto's Liberty City, the missions all feel very much like Assassin's Creed and the gameplay like any third person shooter. Units oft have started this cycle of familiarity, because they know it sells, look at Assassin's Creed. Even though by 3, people were still buying the game, despite the awful forcedThis game is very familiar in many ways. The world is almost a replica of Grand Theft Auto's Liberty City, the missions all feel very much like Assassin's Creed and the gameplay like any third person shooter. Units oft have started this cycle of familiarity, because they know it sells, look at Assassin's Creed. Even though by 3, people were still buying the game, despite the awful forced stealth missions, horribly underdeveloped characters and story, terrible dialogue and most of all, repetitive missions. People still bought it and said "wow best game ever." Watch_Dogs is Ubisoft's way of molesting their customers, except it's more like date rape because they all agreed to it, including me.

    First off, the main character is a cardboard cut out of any third person action game. He's boring and at times unbearably tiring. This character's design is almost exactly the same as an Assassin from the later Assassin's Creed games. Moving onto missions, the prospect of hacking becomes old quite quick as missions degrade into go here, hack that, do some running, or sneak. He game claims to have a busy open world, by busy it means terrible AI and the same one man trying to mug a lady 100 times over. Random events don't become random after about half an hour because they're all the same and it's more fun to try and avoid getting involved.

    Hacking something is quite interesting he first time, although, becomes quite ordinary after the tenth time. You're limited to hacking only a number of special highlighted objects in the world. In the end I wasted money on this, you don't have to as well.    … Expand
  55. Kreebog
    May 28, 2014
    8
    First of all, Watch Dogs looks great! Even at 900p 30fps the environments are richly detailed, crisp, and engaging. The animations seem smooth and in the four or five hours I've played so far I haven't noticed any stuttering or lag.

    The game itself plays a lot like a GTA game - the controls feel familiar and the game responds the way you'd expect a game in this genre to respond... no    First of all, Watch Dogs looks great! Even at 900p 30fps the environments are richly detailed, crisp, and engaging. The animations seem smooth and in the four or five hours I've played so far I haven't noticed any stuttering or lag.

    The game itself plays a lot like a GTA game - the controls feel familiar and the game responds the way you'd expect a game in this genre to respond... no surprises, just a clean, predictable control scheme.

    Driving DOES feel a little bit off, and I find myself ping-ponging back and forth in narrow alleys and running over a LOT more people than I mean to. I also have a tendency to over-steer, and trying to pay attention to the UI (map, hacks, weapon selection, prompts) makes it hard to stay on the road - maybe it's intended as a life lesson (don't text and drive!), but it makes for a sometimes frustrating driving experience. Using the GPS system helps, and I suspect that once I learn the city better I will be running over fewer innocent bystanders. I think the key to driving in Watch Dogs is to slow down and plan ahead - it will be rare to simply outrun the cops so don't even try... use your hacks and stop their pursuit instead.

    Story seems a little bland so far, but maybe it will pick up later. If not, it's still an engaging open-world experience worthy of an 8 in my book.    … Expand
  56. donguto
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Very very good game is not like gta but I really like this game the graphic and the cars they are really good hope the next watch dog can make even better
  57. dorgard
    May 28, 2014
    6
    This game is mediocre at best. It feels generic and emotionless. It's not half what could be expected after being hyped that much since about two years.
  58. 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 .
  59. MrBrioche
    May 28, 2014
    0
    The game look amazing, it has very good graphic don't get me wrong. The problem is the game play (scripted event, control, stealth etc) and even the story isn't so good.

    -Scripted event. This game is really SCRIPTED ex: you doing a mission ( and like me you like to play stealthy) so you look around and find a ZOMG way to finish the mission like a boss : black out (destroy a    The game look amazing, it has very good graphic don't get me wrong. The problem is the game play (scripted event, control, stealth etc) and even the story isn't so good.

    -Scripted event.
    This game is really SCRIPTED ex: you doing a mission ( and like me you like to play stealthy) so you look around and find a ZOMG way to finish the mission like a boss : black out (destroy a transformer) and run (nobody seen you), you leave the red circle so it should be DONE... NO, 5 cars pop out of nowhere and charge you, you try to escape them, 2 thing can happen:
    -1 They chase you like they know where you are (you constantly break line of sight but they keep finding you no matter what).
    -2 You manage to almost escape then new car pop in the map and go straight for you.

    -Control.
    I had a hard time aiming at the enemy in a gun fight but the enemy never miss and kill you in like 3-4 second at normal... (coming from a guy that completed bf4 at hard with gold medal everywhere). Sometime you are behind cover and you try to neutralize an enemy, well the button to neutralize enemy is the same button that break cover end up dead. It is really hard to drive in this game.

    -Stealth.
    They said that you could do mission the way YOU want in this game... NOT TRUE. The stealth aspect get destroy by the scripted event. So if you are like me try to be stealthy hacker to avoid gun fight, you end up dying and start over REALLY often and even when you succeed you will really often find yourself facing a scripted event (car popping out of nowhere, chasing you).

    -Story.
    It fail to captivate: you have to go somewhere (often very far away from where you are) then cut scene (somewhat good but not really appealing) rinse and repeat. Some event doesn't even make any sense at all, I don't want to spoil anything but sometime I was like (NO WAY SOMEONE CAN DO THIS KIND OF THING).

    I'm 20 hours or so into the game and so far the most fun thing I have done was the Spider-tank mini game. Sorry for my spelling, English isn't my native language.    … Expand
  60. 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
  61. DABOSSMOFO
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs over all is a great game. I enjoyed what i have played so far. The hacking system was awesome but other than that its a little clunky. The shooting mechanic was okay, the fist fighting is confusing also being the crouch button and the driving is just horrible. Honestly it was a little disappointing to the hype but it is still a good game. I had more fun with GTA 5 but this is aWatch Dogs over all is a great game. I enjoyed what i have played so far. The hacking system was awesome but other than that its a little clunky. The shooting mechanic was okay, the fist fighting is confusing also being the crouch button and the driving is just horrible. Honestly it was a little disappointing to the hype but it is still a good game. I had more fun with GTA 5 but this is a close second. The story was great and characters were very detailed in terms of personality. The graphics are amazing. The hacking mechanic is great and the little puzzles that were inter graded into the hacking was fun. I recommend this game to people who like a good story with fun side quests. But if you like smooth, fun and open world game play stick with GTA.… Expand
  62. wellspokenman
    May 28, 2014
    7
    How on earth could anyone give this less than a 5? That is just disrespectful to the people who devoted years to developing a good game. The graphics are nice enough, although Naughty Dog did more realistic face models on a PS3. The story is fine - not groundbreaking, but certainly not bad. The open world is big enough for me, and I'm a fallout3 junkie. My biggest problem is actually theHow on earth could anyone give this less than a 5? That is just disrespectful to the people who devoted years to developing a good game. The graphics are nice enough, although Naughty Dog did more realistic face models on a PS3. The story is fine - not groundbreaking, but certainly not bad. The open world is big enough for me, and I'm a fallout3 junkie. My biggest problem is actually the side quests They are clearly optional and meaningless - feels like a total grind that I know will not reveal any more of the narrative or character backstory.

    But it's fun, pretty and well acted and written. Really don't get all this negativity. Our review scores are for this game on this day - not some sort of crowd sourcing mechanism to punish their PR department.    … Expand
  63. owwo
    May 28, 2014
    10
    loved it.UBISOFT created an amazing masterpiece. Watch Dogs runs great without any issues. Most people that complain are most likely people that know nothing about gaming PC's or have sub par gaming rigs. I run the game on ultra at 55/60fps using an I7 2700, GTX780, 16Gig Ram.

    Story is amazing, plenty of stuff to do in this vast open world to keep you busy for hours and hours. Give    loved it.UBISOFT created an amazing masterpiece. Watch Dogs runs great without any issues. Most people that complain are most likely people that know nothing about gaming PC's or have sub par gaming rigs. I run the game on ultra at 55/60fps using an I7 2700, GTX780, 16Gig Ram.

    Story is amazing, plenty of stuff to do in this vast open world to keep you busy for hours and hours.

    Give it a shot! its an amazing product!    … Expand
  64. siman0
    May 28, 2014
    3
    The good:
    So far it is a fun game with good graphics and entertaining open environment. The story line is top notch and one of the best story driven games this year. From bouncing off cameras to causing black outs this game is definitely open to different ways to attack a situation.
    The bad: So far its nothing but camera angle, control scheme, AI, and driving hell. Every time you get    The good:
    So far it is a fun game with good graphics and entertaining open environment. The story line is top notch and one of the best story driven games this year. From bouncing off cameras to causing black outs this game is definitely open to different ways to attack a situation.

    The bad:
    So far its nothing but camera angle, control scheme, AI, and driving hell. Every time you get into a car music is on annoyingly loud, it also doesn’t recall the camera mode you had it in. Driving the car is next to impossible, the Q button is used to hack when driving so you have to take your hand off the A button on a already impossible to control car. If you’re in a building and your next to a door pulling your gun this is meet with a wall or a horrid camera angle, so that you can’t see what your shooting at. In one mission your attack a heavily armed gang, if the police are called they completely ignore the heavily armed gunmen, hop over or on a wall, and shoot you in the face. This is an extremely bad game so far and not something I expected out of Ubisoft.

    The ugly:
    Along with the above, I don’t like to be lied too. This game doesn’t have any of the stuff we saw at E3 even with my PC maxing out the settings with a R9 295. This game is not what it was marketed as, a next gen game. It’s missing all the stuff it was supposed to have. Now, I looked at it as a last gen game with stating good graphics but as a next gen I expected much more. Never over market your game Ubisoft I’m disappointed.    … Expand
  65. Azlinthelich
    May 28, 2014
    9
    I have played the game for a few hours now and I find it to be a lot of fun. Yes, the driving was a bit frustrating at first but with a little practice it's no longer an issue.

    As for the graphics, I find it humorous people a screaming it doesn't match E3's graphics. Apparently you don't pay attention to disclaimers when adverts are shown. They simply state it may not represent real    I have played the game for a few hours now and I find it to be a lot of fun. Yes, the driving was a bit frustrating at first but with a little practice it's no longer an issue.

    As for the graphics, I find it humorous people a screaming it doesn't match E3's graphics. Apparently you don't pay attention to disclaimers when adverts are shown. They simply state it may not represent real game play. Get over it.

    I find the hacking to be fun and a nice option over running and gunning to complete missions. I have completed entire missions without even entering the area by simply hacking.

    It looks to me many of the negative reviews are by those who just don't like Ubisoft to begin with. It might help if people stopped comparing it to GTA5 or Assassin's Creed as this is it's own game.

    The graphics are good but not great, the hacking while simplistic puts a nice twist on gaining money and information as well as alternate ways to complete missions. The descriptions that pop up during facial recognition get repetitive but what do you expect with such a large in game population? Random encounters are frequent and can be a nice distraction from the main story line adding length to the game. Yes, the story is generic but still engaging.

    At the end of the day I would recommend buying this.    … Expand
  66. BillyJ
    May 28, 2014
    6
    Hey everyone, i am going to give you the skinny on this game. The no fluffs biased review. First i would like to say i got Watchdogs on PS4, yesterday. The outdoor environments are excellent, The story so far is interesting, but confusing. I not very far into the game so i am reviewing it after playing about 5 hours or so. There is some screen tearing at times...

    The basic    Hey everyone, i am going to give you the skinny on this game. The no fluffs biased review. First i would like to say i got Watchdogs on PS4, yesterday. The outdoor environments are excellent, The story so far is interesting, but confusing. I not very far into the game so i am reviewing it after playing about 5 hours or so. There is some screen tearing at times...

    The basic preface of the game is your some sort of hacker, think of him as batman with a cell phone. You were doing a job, and somehow they traced it back to you, they hurt your family and now your looking for revenge. Which is fine, but you know now the most original story.

    The biggest flaw in this game to me the inability tho drive and shoot at the same time. This feature was removed for some reason, This should be in the game, it makes absolutely no sense logically why you can't shoot and drive at the the time.

    There is very minimal blood, It disappoints me because it was supposed to be the Next Gen Console. Total disappointment.

    The game punishes you it seems, when you "accidentally." kill a civilian when driving. OK Seriously Ubisoft?

    In short this game could of been a contender to beat GTA 5, but in sooooo many times it falls short, because of bad decision making by the developers. You can't even beat up the civilians walking around with a melee attack. Why not Ubisoft? Are you trying to go for that teen rating? I feel the game we got was completely censored, and it breaks the immersion time after time again.    … Expand
  67. Bazquial
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Let me start off: idiots saying "I play on PC" review the right version lmao. This is for PS4 not PC :) Anyway...The game is fantastic. I love the online play! Decryption is awesome :D
  68. OneEyeRed
    May 28, 2014
    5
    For all the hype I am seriously unimpressed. I would rather replay AC4 Black Flag because its night and day above this game. Not impressed with this game at all and I lasted about an hour and half and could take no more. This game just didn't do anything for me. For those of you enjoying the game I am happy for you. The great thing about gaming is we all have different tastes. This isFor all the hype I am seriously unimpressed. I would rather replay AC4 Black Flag because its night and day above this game. Not impressed with this game at all and I lasted about an hour and half and could take no more. This game just didn't do anything for me. For those of you enjoying the game I am happy for you. The great thing about gaming is we all have different tastes. This is solely my opinion of this game as you already know.

    Bland, boring, repetitive in an agonizing way.    … Expand
  69. 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
  70. elrofrost
    May 28, 2014
    7
    Let me start by saying I play on a PC.

    Image 7/10, Gameplay 6/10, Intelligence 5/10, Story 7/10, Map 8/10, Driving 4/10 Overall WD is a fun game. But despite its hype it isn’t an “open world” game. It’s a railroad shooter with some fun hacking thrown in and a big map. You can’t just walk into stores and steal or buy stuff. Most doors won’t open for you. And usually there’s only one    Let me start by saying I play on a PC.

    Image 7/10, Gameplay 6/10, Intelligence 5/10, Story 7/10, Map 8/10, Driving 4/10

    Overall WD is a fun game. But despite its hype it isn’t an “open world” game. It’s a railroad shooter with some fun hacking thrown in and a big map. You can’t just walk into stores and steal or buy stuff. Most doors won’t open for you. And usually there’s only one way to complete objectives.

    On the PC, the controls (especially for vehicles) are problematic. This is another game that was designed for consoles and the PC thrown in. That’s very clear, even from the start. Driving can be seriously frustrating. Example: the acceleration key (W); press it and the car floors forward. There is no speed control. Which makes turning at any speed, hard. No smooth driving at all. You will crash. A lot. Lucky for you the cars can take a serious beating. Oh and a tip: need to get away from any chase? Swim. Jump in the lake. About half way across whoever is chasing you will loose you. And that brings up the AI.

    The AI is poor. Jumping in the lake is a good example. And it’s easy peasy to evade the cops. Cause, well they are stupid. Also random people in the streets will run just at the sight of you. Various things like that. This doesn’t make the game un-enjoyable just something I noticed.

    Now you know, I wouldn’t mind the terrible driving controls that much if I wasn’t forced to drive. Certain missions require you to drive. Just like certain missions require you to stay in stealth. IMHO that is not an open world game. The objective should matter not how you got there. When evading, I should be able to duck into an apartment and try to hide (assuming I can deal with whoever is in the apartment). I mean, why can’t I take a train to evade cops (or whoever is chasing me)?

    Anyway things like the above bother me. The devs promised much. I’d say they delivered about 2/3 of what they promised. I suppose all developers do that.

    One thing I must mention – the graphics, while good, DO NOT look anything like the various E3 trailers (or trailers on the net. Not at all. I almost feel like I fell for a bait-n-switch. But I didn’t buy this game for the graphics. But I understand why certain folk are pissed about this. They should be.

    One last thing – the story: it reminds me of ME3 - where the devs are obviously trying to force certain emotions on you. Since I never had a chance to even meet “the niece” I didn’t care about her. The forced dreams aren’t going to force me to care: [Guy robs people. Guy gets hacked. A hit gets ordered. Guy driving his niece later that evening. Gets attacked (the hit). Niece does.] And here you are. Out for revenge. Of course, it doesn’t matter that the hit was order because you were doing something you shouldn’t. It doesn’t matter that your niece dying is your fault. Actually that does matter. I haven’t finished the game, but I know enough of what went down that the later does matter; just not that enough for me to care.

    But there are so many side missions that it’s easy to forget the main story. While I like the story, it’s standard shooter style, the side missions are what make this game.

    In closing, overall the game is fun. Worth the $60 bucks I laid out? No. Worth $40 (in 3 months), YES.    … Expand
  71. tiennen07
    May 28, 2014
    9
    I would say that this game is probably one of the best games of 2014 to date.

    Its like GTA V and Assassin's Creed had a love child, then that child had a love child with Need For Speed Most Wanted.

    The story is pretty engaging, and the open world really feels very lively.

    Not to mention -- this game is HARD. If you are looking for a challenge, this is definitely the right game for you.
  72. Capnwise
    May 28, 2014
    8
    This game is definitely worth playing. It's funny to me that all the negative reviews on here correlate with terrible grammar and worse spelling.. That should tell you something. It seems if you're dumb, you won't like this game. Try it. I'm seeing a lot of "graphics" comments.. Who cares?! I'd rather the game look like Tetris and be awesome than it look good and be terrible. ThisThis game is definitely worth playing. It's funny to me that all the negative reviews on here correlate with terrible grammar and worse spelling.. That should tell you something. It seems if you're dumb, you won't like this game. Try it. I'm seeing a lot of "graphics" comments.. Who cares?! I'd rather the game look like Tetris and be awesome than it look good and be terrible. This same thing happened when Assassin's Creed came out. I didn't play it, because everyone was saying it was "repetitive" and blah blah blah.. What game ISN'T repetitive? Assassin's Creed is awesome. So far this game is pretty good too. I'd give it a solid 8.… Expand
  73. TBONE1138
    May 28, 2014
    5
    Watch Dogs is the most average, uninspired, by-the-numbers triple-A game I've played in a long time. Considering an Ubisoft game's usual high level of quality and polish I'm amazed by how flat Watch Dogs is from a gameplay and story perspective.

    Gameplay: Driving feels like a PS2-era GTA III clone. Coming from GTA V/GTA Online driving to this is shocking. It also just doesn't feel fun.    Watch Dogs is the most average, uninspired, by-the-numbers triple-A game I've played in a long time. Considering an Ubisoft game's usual high level of quality and polish I'm amazed by how flat Watch Dogs is from a gameplay and story perspective.

    Gameplay: Driving feels like a PS2-era GTA III clone. Coming from GTA V/GTA Online driving to this is shocking. It also just doesn't feel fun. Travel in an open-world game like this should not be an unpleasant chore. The gun play is flat like the driving. On foot the controls seem more refined and your guy walks around with decent animations, and can climbs and run around convincingly. In general, the story missions and side missions just aren't fun, and I don't feel the player agency I get in games like GTA V.

    Story: I hate the story, the characters, even the stupid cap/over coat outfit that is your only wardrobe choice. I remember people complaining about the characters in GTA V (not because they were boring , flat or not fleshed out but because they found Trevor repugnant) I wonder how these people will feel about watch Dogs protagonist Aiden Something or Another? I'll take interesting but unlikeable over the Watch Dogs guy any day.

    Graphics and Sound: Other than the fact that Watch Dogs runs at a higher resolution there's not a thing that visually exceeds what's been accomplished with GTA V on last-gen consoles. I saw reviewers mentioning the water effects. They aren't on par with GTA V's water. Also the music sucks, but the ambient city sounds make up for this. The playlist approach to music gives you no context for the city as a character (like GTA V!) so again, one more thing that makes the game feel flat and uninspired.    … Expand
  74. slugfest321
    May 28, 2014
    6
    Watchdogs is not a bad game by all means but it is definitely not a massive innovation in sandbox games. All though the hacking is a good idea the hacking is really not that good mainly because most the stuff you hack do lackluster things. The side missions are pretty boring apart from the virtual trips but once you've finished the trips there just repetitive and don't last long. TheWatchdogs is not a bad game by all means but it is definitely not a massive innovation in sandbox games. All though the hacking is a good idea the hacking is really not that good mainly because most the stuff you hack do lackluster things. The side missions are pretty boring apart from the virtual trips but once you've finished the trips there just repetitive and don't last long. The campaign is enjoyable not amazing but still decent but free roam wise there's not much to mess around with. And as far as the multiplayer goes its a good little gimmick but it wont keep me playing watchdogs.

    so overall i think its a ok game but nothing special.    … Expand
  75. GRIMREEFZ
    May 28, 2014
    6
    Its an alright game to putz around in, the de-optimization hit it took really made the games visuals look grim. With the standard (GTA) still fresh in our minds and the hype that this game commanded, I think it falls short in most respects.
  76. 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.
  77. jacoforma
    May 28, 2014
    2
    What a disappointment.

    The graphics are above average but not nearly what we expect in next-gen. The gameplay is repetitive and ridiculous. There is no way to physically engage pedestrians to cause mayhem. Either hit them with your car (assuming they don't magically dive out of the way) or start a gunfight which ruins the fun anyways. The vehicle handling is a joke. The cop abilities    What a disappointment.

    The graphics are above average but not nearly what we expect in next-gen. The gameplay is repetitive and ridiculous. There is no way to physically engage pedestrians to cause mayhem. Either hit them with your car (assuming they don't magically dive out of the way) or start a gunfight which ruins the fun anyways. The vehicle handling is a joke. The cop abilities and response time and the entire chase sequences are complete failures. The hacking feature is silly - there is an object, hit the button and it will magically be hacked and will do one specific thing for you. Tada! The characters are completely forgettable.

    This game is best described as Assassins Creed without the heart and soul put into it.    … Expand
  78. synced
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Watch dogs ia a very good game, but very different from what was promised by ubi soft in E3 2012.
    This game have a massive dowgrade in grafics, resolution and FPS but watch dogs is not a ugly game, your grafics is GOD solid 30 frames per second and this game run a sub full HD "1600x900"
    I expected 1080P 60FPS . the hack sistem is amazing, the history line is very solid, sounds    Watch dogs ia a very good game, but very different from what was promised by ubi soft in E3 2012.
    This game have a massive dowgrade in grafics, resolution and FPS but watch dogs is not a ugly game, your grafics is GOD solid 30 frames per second and this game run a sub full HD "1600x900"
    I expected 1080P 60FPS .

    the hack sistem is amazing, the history line is very solid, sounds and music is great, the gameplay is amazing very similar to Splinter cell black list, GTA, Assasins creed .

    my final score is 7.5/10    … Expand
  79. Navi-408
    May 28, 2014
    1
    This game is actually pretty legit it's fun to play and mess around the city of Chicago with the hacking abilities as for the driving it's not as bad as what people say its good not the best but good enough.The story is ok nothing special and the side activities are fun for the most part overall I give an 8/10.
  80. 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
  81. Imhonest
    May 28, 2014
    0
    Let me tell you something you already know about this game:

    - Driving is **** - The IA is gonna make you laugh, they are all retarded - Hacking is only about pressing a button on your magic phone XD - The cars are nearly undestructible - Graphically poor (I own a good PC and I run it on high-ultra) - Secundary missions get repetitive after 15 minutes and you will complete the    Let me tell you something you already know about this game:

    - Driving is ****
    - The IA is gonna make you laugh, they are all retarded
    - Hacking is only about pressing a button on your magic phone XD
    - The cars are nearly undestructible
    - Graphically poor (I own a good PC and I run it on high-ultra)
    - Secundary missions get repetitive after 15 minutes and you will complete the story in 10 hours, the multiplayer is worthless
    - Ubisoft is gonna give us 5421 ****ty DLC
    - BUGS , BUGS BUGS EVERYWARE
    - Get into the car and look at your driving mirror XD it is a piece of **** plastic XD !!!

    This game supposed to be THE NEW GEN GAME, instead is a bad GTA with worst physics, worst graphics, worst story , less posibilities ....    … Expand
  82. exclav3
    May 28, 2014
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. The graphics on PS4 is VERY CLOSE TO ULTRA SETTINGS ON PC (a bit better than High). The gameplay is great and to me gameplay makes the game. The driving ok. Pretty fun once you get more hacking abilities.
  83. Gr3y_Wolf
    May 28, 2014
    5
    Wow... where do i begin... at the begining i suppose;

    Casting my mind back to e3 2012 and the first time i saw this game in action i thought wow, thats looks really good, and it did - the graphics looked true next gen and the concept was intriguing. The following year at e3 2013 they showed the game again - this time it looked a little off from the previous year in terms of visuals, but    Wow... where do i begin... at the begining i suppose;

    Casting my mind back to e3 2012 and the first time i saw this game in action i thought wow, thats looks really good, and it did - the graphics looked true next gen and the concept was intriguing. The following year at e3 2013 they showed the game again - this time it looked a little off from the previous year in terms of visuals, but this was (we were told) because it was running on the PS4 (or at least a PC with the same specs), it still looked good so i wasnt too concerned. Anyway come launch day May 27th, i went to my local game store and picked up the game, got home and started to play...

    Initialy the game looked ok at the start, being night time and raining created a nice atmosphere and some pretty looking visuals, not e3 pretty, but nice all the same. But my impression of the game quickly changed when i saw the day time, lets not beat around the bush - it looked bad, in fact i have seen better looking last gen games that this. The lighting during the daytime is awful, its bland, dull and washed out, with very soft shadows that lack any real definition, the who lighting system lacks contrast, nothing stands out, instead it all just blends together in a drab mash of grey and beige. In my opinion GTA V looks more next gen...

    Some objects look ok, things like trees look ok although they are nothing special and look like they would be right at home in the console version of skyrim, they lack any self shadows which can make them look a bit flat. Colors in the game are muted and washed out. Character models are probably the best looking things in the game, but while they are not bad, they are also nothing to write home about either - also some NPCs can look like they are glowing, especially in shadowed areas.

    For the most part buidings look fine, even if they do look slightly last gen, although some buildings just look down right bad, they look very flat, especially in the distance where they look like upscaled PS2 buildings.

    Textures are boring, flat, drab and lifeless with not real definition at all, most of them being the exact same shades of grey and beige, and it looks like ubisoft just copied and pasted these all over the game.

    Car models are OK, but ive seen much better. They look very last gen, and the textures on the cars is rather dull.

    Driving in this game is among the worst ive ever encountered in a game, with cars being both very twitchy AND unresonsive and heavy at the same time (dont know how they did that), to give you some idea of how bad it really is - try to imagine driving a car both underwater and on ice at the same time, then you will have some idea of how bad the driving physics are. Cars can also feel like they are floating at times - speaking of floating, i have actually seen some vehicles that do for a brief time float a couple of inches off the road, before quickly falling down again to the roads surface... Also the slightest press on the accelerator sends to car to full throttle with tires screaching, its very difficult to move at anything other that flat out in this game. Car damage is terrible - for example, you can smash into a group of cars at full speed, hitting them with such force that they burst into flames, yet your car can be completely undamaged - no im not joking. Everytime you hit something you will see sparks and bits of glass and debris flying everywhere, but a quick check shows you have received absolutely NO damage to your car what so ever.

    But i hear you cry - its not all about the visuals... and yes you are right - so how is the story and gameplay? Well the story is not great either, it is very cliché and is one of revenge. The main character Aiden Pearce is unrelatable and boring, you certainly wont feel anything for him at all, his voice also becomes very irritating after a while. The hacking at first feels fresh and new, but quickly gets old once the novelty wears off. Missions feel very repetitive, having you do the same things over and over again, sort of assassins creed style. Some of the games characters can be interesting and humourous, certainly more interesting than Aiden... The main story will take about 30hrs to complete, after that there are plenty of side missions and minigames to do - although these feel more like padding just to bult up the game.

    I havnt the multiplayer so cannot really comment on it, but ive heard that its similar to GTA Online which i have played and found a bit boring.

    In summary this game is completely over hyped and over rated - possibly the most overhyped/ rated game in recent history. Having just paid full price for this, i am completely disappointed in it. If you havnt bought the game yet or are not sure what to do - take my advice, spend your money elsewhere, it will save to the disappointment.

    Score 5/10    … Expand
  84. YomamacrazyITB
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Not saying anything just passing by and started reading this review when is saw the disgustingly low ratings. This game is not worth a 5 let alone 1's and 0's. You idiots need to get your head out of your ass and start realizing that not every game is going to be perfect.
  85. Arcendus
    May 28, 2014
    6
    First of all, I hope I'm not the only one tired of hearing how this game is a GTA V clone. It isn't... unless you're someone who considers the fact that it's open-world and features humans as the main characters enough to make a game a "clone", in which case you shouldn't be writing reviews at all.

    I will admit that Watch Dogs falls short in many areas where GTA V delivered (radio    First of all, I hope I'm not the only one tired of hearing how this game is a GTA V clone. It isn't... unless you're someone who considers the fact that it's open-world and features humans as the main characters enough to make a game a "clone", in which case you shouldn't be writing reviews at all.

    I will admit that Watch Dogs falls short in many areas where GTA V delivered (radio stations, car selection, character customization, etc), but that's all I'll say on the comparison.

    Yes, the graphics are very mediocre for next-gen. However, as I think many of us can agree, it takes more than graphical superiority to make a great game. It helps, of course, but the beauty of Second Son couldn't overshadow the mediocre plot and the hollow shell of a city (much as it was baffling-ly detailed) (and don't get me wrong, it was worth playing and an absolute blast). Being great requires a combination of things, and this obsession with "it's next-gen so it needs to look amazing right now" really needs to chill out. Compare a PS3 launch title with The Last of Us or GTA V and get back to me.

    Yes, this game was over-hyped and marketed to be an absolute game-changer, and really, it doesn't live up to any of that. It was delayed for several months, so I think many of us took that as "well gee that must mean it's going to be REALLY good!" and the hype only grew. This game is not a good enough reason to buy a next-gen console if you don't already have one, in my opinion. I think it's a wonderfully enjoyable game and if people can expand their minds a bit and try to embrace the stealth emphasis they'd have even more fun with it, but this game is nothing ground-breaking. It has some fun tricks (and they ARE fun) and some great voice acting (Aiden, not so much, but the others are fantastic), but this is not a game that will raise the bar any higher than it already was before it was launched.

    I pre-ordered Watch Dogs so long ago it was shipped to the wrong address. I was looking forward to it as much as The Last of Us and GTA V and Bioshock Infinite and Second Son and Dark Souls 2, but I am not disappointed with it. I could gripe about how Ubisoft tricked us into thinking it had better graphics (*cough*Dark Souls 2*cough*) when really it looks like it could have been achieved on a PS3, or how it was over-hyped, but really that last one seems to be the key issue being had here with all the negative reviews.

    Ubisoft prepared us for a 10, so to see that in reality it's just an 8, we're all crushed. I know that I for one considered returning my copy after seeing the reviews (I'm still thoroughly enjoying Dark Souls 2) until that dawned on me. It was supposed to be "phenomenal", but in reality it's just "pretty good". It was supposed to be the reason to own a next-gen console, and it isn't.

    Paul Tassi at Forbes does a good job at saying this:

    "It’s a tough situation for developers. You want your fans to think you’re bringing them the moon with a new game, but with those sorts of lofty promises, you sometimes oversell your own product. When played in a vacuum, Watch Dogs is a very good sandbox game. But as it exists in this world where it’s meant to be an earth-shattering original IP and the birth of a new uber-franchise, it comes up short in many noticeable areas. It can often feel more derivative than innovative, despite its array of new hacking toys, and may disappoint some expecting more than it delivers."    … Expand
  86. Tramm
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Great game. A cool mix up of assasin's creed and gta. The enviroment feels alive, and the gameplay takes all kinds of players into account. Definetly worth a buy :)
  87. 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
  88. Demirro
    May 28, 2014
    10
    I think Watch Dogs is an incredible game. Even though it isn't as good as Ubisoft may said and the graphics isn't as good as at E3, I can't complain. The story is really nice. I did not found bugs that influenced the gameplay really much. I find it entertaining and the way they managed the hacking is well done. All in all it's a great game. For me probably even the GOTY!
  89. AKR
    May 28, 2014
    6
    this game is not a next-gen game ... the Graphics is not that good , and the story is bad , and if you played the game for more than 10 hours ... you will feel bored.
  90. hemmo1986
    May 28, 2014
    8
    I've been reading a lot of the user reviews and cant believe people are scoring this game so badly.

    While the game does have a some bad aspects, it does however have more good than bad. Brilliant environment and weather effects, NPC's look and act great, so many side missions to do. While it doesn't quite live up to GTA V, i think this game has its own personality and i think    I've been reading a lot of the user reviews and cant believe people are scoring this game so badly.

    While the game does have a some bad aspects, it does however have more good than bad.
    Brilliant environment and weather effects, NPC's look and act great, so many side missions to do.

    While it doesn't quite live up to GTA V, i think this game has its own personality and i think ubisoft was trying to create a game that's different to GTA.

    I dont think its fair to completely compare the two as GTA has its own satire and is a different breed altogether.

    People giving this game such dismal scores either are kidding themselves or are GTA fanboys.    … Expand
  91. lolwhysomadlol
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Just to be clear: it is 9/10
    But since people rate 0... which did not play, or which are to dump to set up the TV correctly.
    The driving is not as bad as it is written, it is not bad at all, correct is the word. Since the gameflow is focused on the stuff around you it is ok that structures go down to easy and the car is not affacted. I have seen a comparsion of XOne and PS4 grafics and    Just to be clear: it is 9/10
    But since people rate 0... which did not play, or which are to dump to set up the TV correctly.
    The driving is not as bad as it is written, it is not bad at all, correct is the word. Since the gameflow is focused on the stuff around you it is ok that structures go down to easy and the car is not affacted.
    I have seen a comparsion of XOne and PS4 grafics and the PS4 was flat collors and at day misty/fogy.

    I have no clue how they made it look like this. It is not the case with my TV they probably fuked up some TV settings and the brightness setting in the game... Do not belive the hater train.

    If you are normal minded this game will be fun for you if like this kind of games. If you only like GTA and all other somehow a little bit like GTA games always suck in your opinon, just wait for next GTA, as usual. ;)    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. Moradil
    May 28, 2014
    3
    Yes, I played this game.
    Why?
    1. The whole game is like GTA 3.5 - ok, not a BIG problem.
    2. Bugs? Ok, it's 'normal' ...
    3. Camera - where is dynamic camera?
    4. Collision system.. really?
    5. Crowd system control - I thought after all ACs this would be mastered to perfection.
    6. Physics?
    7. Mechanics?

    and so many other 'little' things...
  94. Slade_6
    May 28, 2014
    9
    I love this game! i admit that i do not like the Driving especially after having played GTA V... but only because GTA set such high standards for driving. but every other feature of the game in my opinion is about 10x better than GTA. in fact i think that its exactly what GTA needed. the phone feature is great and the fluidity is perfect.. if u were to mix GTA with watchdogs then it wouldI love this game! i admit that i do not like the Driving especially after having played GTA V... but only because GTA set such high standards for driving. but every other feature of the game in my opinion is about 10x better than GTA. in fact i think that its exactly what GTA needed. the phone feature is great and the fluidity is perfect.. if u were to mix GTA with watchdogs then it would be such a good game that people would have a really hard time in school and studying. to conclude Watch dogs is a great game and um giving it a 9 because the only thing it is missing is better driving. more like GTA V driving.… Expand
  95. iDEXTER
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Please ignore the red scores. They are completely clueless. This game is really good and tons of fun! Especially right now when there aren't many games for the PS4. But I would honestly vote it 9.5 because it is a bit hard to get into in the beginning, when you haven't got any skill points. So you need patience and then you will see how awesome this game is.
  96. LiquidMoridin
    May 28, 2014
    0
    if u have come here for a review b4 buying then let me make this easy= if u thought ass creed was good and actually fell for this shallow,bargain-bin-in-a-weekend game and its sequels then watchdogs is for u,have fun this weekend and see u in the trade in's Monday morning -those of u who know what to expect from ubisoft then there's no surprise,avoid as expected=shallow and totallyif u have come here for a review b4 buying then let me make this easy= if u thought ass creed was good and actually fell for this shallow,bargain-bin-in-a-weekend game and its sequels then watchdogs is for u,have fun this weekend and see u in the trade in's Monday morning -those of u who know what to expect from ubisoft then there's no surprise,avoid as expected=shallow and totally scripted moments pretending to have variety and possibilities.they've paid off critics once again and the casuals behind the counter in gamestores wont know any better! to all those who would say this beats gta(I would like to slap u hard)ask these same dummies why they wont even b still playing it next week. I would give this a 4 but since ubisoft continue to do these ploys where they lie to the player and hint at massive depth in the 1st hour of gameplay,only to realise you've been had by the 2nd hour,because of this I give it a 2 -every game critic should be ashamed of themselves and should of called ubisoft out for this behaviour a long time ago -actually im giving this a 0,now that I think about it,its criminal theft… Expand
  97. Sauce
    May 28, 2014
    10
    The only people who dislike this game are simple jacks. This game has an alive open world, great graphics(unless you are simple) and awesome stealth techniques. The weapons sound real, the driving has a learning curve(which is why simple jacks hate it), and the game can be difficult. Multiplayer is a thrill. This game is just awesome. Don't be a chode and please play this game..orThe only people who dislike this game are simple jacks. This game has an alive open world, great graphics(unless you are simple) and awesome stealth techniques. The weapons sound real, the driving has a learning curve(which is why simple jacks hate it), and the game can be difficult. Multiplayer is a thrill. This game is just awesome. Don't be a chode and please play this game..or don't. Regardless its a great time.… Expand
  98. capone187
    May 28, 2014
    8
    At first I was upset now I'm just baffled.I don't believe any game in hisory has had gamers split down the line.No ' professional ' reviewer gave it horrible reviews.I think most people that trashed it didn't play it.I am not calling anyone a liar but it like 40 zero scores.That's impossible. The only valid point any negative review made was about graphics,they are below next gen but theAt first I was upset now I'm just baffled.I don't believe any game in hisory has had gamers split down the line.No ' professional ' reviewer gave it horrible reviews.I think most people that trashed it didn't play it.I am not calling anyone a liar but it like 40 zero scores.That's impossible. The only valid point any negative review made was about graphics,they are below next gen but the gameplay is unique and fresh.I'm sorry but for the 1st time ever the reviewers are smarter than half the gamers .Anybody that got past the confusing first 25 minutes and still gave it a bad review is lying.I think most got frustrated and gave up.Ign Gamespot Game Informer and EGM all gave it at least an 8.Try it and please don't let ridiculous reviews sway you.… Expand
  99. maxdot101
    May 28, 2014
    10
    this game is awesome, a lot of cool and fun side missions, this game is like gta 5 and also so different. I love playing it and recommend it to everyone who thinks on buying it-
  100. Ecto1
    May 27, 2014
    6
    Story: Good, nothing new or amazingly entertaining. Revenge story thats mostly killing and stealthing and following, so. Normal stuff

    Side missions: Where the game shines. There are a lot of different things to do Hacking: A little gimmicky and not fully explored. Mostly simple tap a button "this is why our game is different" stuff. Nothing incredible Performance: Smooth until you    Story: Good, nothing new or amazingly entertaining. Revenge story thats mostly killing and stealthing and following, so. Normal stuff

    Side missions: Where the game shines. There are a lot of different things to do

    Hacking: A little gimmicky and not fully explored. Mostly simple tap a button "this is why our game is different" stuff. Nothing incredible

    Performance: Smooth until you drive anything (its the same on pc, so its probably that the engine wasn't built for speed)

    Graphics: Not great, wasn't expecting it to beat second son tho, but considering how it looks, its hard to see why it couldn't be 1080p, especial when other, better looking games are on the PS4.

    Overall. Its a little over hyped and under-polished. It seems rushed, but not broken and playes like Assassins Creed or Far Cry, so like any other Ubisoft game. A little disappointing that it IS NOT A NEXT GEN EXPERIENCE like ubisoft promised (Although its on PS3, so it cannot be next gen by default). I regret not saving $20 and getting it on PS3 as the graphics are similar and gameplay is identical, or even rather just replaying GTAV and saving some cash.

    Its not amazing, it looks mediocre unless its a rainy night and the story can be boring. But a tleast its long and not broken.    … Expand
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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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