Watch Dogs

 PlayStation 4
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6.7

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  1. earbus
    May 27, 2014
    1
    Just an absolute joke hype hype hype all I heard the game is just dull so many others trying different things , sandbox hell as far as I am concerned you have played this before I thought this is just more boring.
  2. HonestyPolicy
    May 27, 2014
    4
    Like my username says, I'm going to give my honest opinion of the game. No one has to agree, but I felt that I had to get this out of my system.
    I really don't like Watch Dogs and here's why:
    1. Hacking- I do love the hacking in this game, don't get me wrong. I love when I'm in a speed chase and the car behind me gets slammed because I switched the traffic light. However, the hacking is    Like my username says, I'm going to give my honest opinion of the game. No one has to agree, but I felt that I had to get this out of my system.
    I really don't like Watch Dogs and here's why:
    1. Hacking- I do love the hacking in this game, don't get me wrong. I love when I'm in a speed chase and the car behind me gets slammed because I switched the traffic light. However, the hacking is mundane after using it to escape. Using hacking in stealth is a bit of a chore and not as much fun as during a high speed chase.
    2. You don't really get to choose what you want to do- Hear me out: I started the game and couldn't play chess with a guy in a coffee shop. Seriously? I have to unlock chess? What's worse is the guy in the shop said point blank, "Care for a game?" while the "NOT AVAILABLE" Sign lingered over his head. This was only a taste however. Whenever the player is trying to do something, say go to the next story way point, there will ALWAYS be something that the game tries to force on you. All criminal missions are randomized and appear on your phone usually when you are focused on something else. Do you want to catch criminals? Too bad, you actually have to wait for one to pop up. Don't want to catch criminals? Here's the next way point to where they are! The worst instance of this is the online multiplayer. TWICE I have gone to activate an activity or mission only to be invaded and forced to interact with someone trying to hack me. Do you want to turn off online? OH SORRY, YOU LOOSE A S*** TON OF PROGRESS POINTS! Seriously annoying.
    3. Boring- Sorry to say, but the characters have nothing going for them. I tried to get into the story, but it's lackluster and stale. There is no real drive or emotion portrayed by anyone.
    4.Failure- Maybe I'm not too good at the game, but whenever I tried to do something new that the game tried to teach me, I died instantly without getting a lesson completed. The only notification system of what you need to do is a bar in the upper left of the H.U.D. and if there are people shooting at you, you aren't going to look there.
    So that's a basic run through of why I don't like the game. For all of you guys posting 0 just because it didn't live up to hype, screw you, give a reason you don't like the game that doesn't involve marketing designed to get you to buy the game in the first game. To all of you posting 10 scores, If you liked it I really appreciate that. I couldn't like this game but you guys found parts to enjoy so congrats. But seriously, if it is a 10 for YOU give it a 10 and support why, don't just post random **** saying "BEST GAME EVER 10/10"    … Expand
  3. Agarwel
    May 27, 2014
    4
    I did not expected ths game to be perfect. But at least average. Ou man, how I was dissapointed. It feels like PS2 game in early PS3 graphics (just running on PS4). The hacking missions itself are fine. But everything else is so unpolished and rushed. I would almost say unfinished. Driving model is joke. The damage and physics engine too. Each time I drive Im reminded of DeadlyI did not expected ths game to be perfect. But at least average. Ou man, how I was dissapointed. It feels like PS2 game in early PS3 graphics (just running on PS4). The hacking missions itself are fine. But everything else is so unpolished and rushed. I would almost say unfinished. Driving model is joke. The damage and physics engine too. Each time I drive Im reminded of Deadly Premonitions. :-) That is not good in game with many car chases and hack causing mass crashes on intersections.
    I they made it just about hacking missions (structure like Hitman or Splinter cell - semilinear levels in linear story) it could be fun 8/10 game. But they burried this part in so much mess, that I can not recomend this game for full price to anybody.    … Expand
  4. Death0fLove
    May 27, 2014
    9
    So far, I really enjoy this game. The only few problems I really have with it are: A) not being able to shoot while driving & B) the driving itself feels a bit clunky. These minor issues still don't deter me from really enjoying the game as a whole.
  5. psychoticsaiyan
    May 27, 2014
    9
    I only played for a couple of hours but i love it already. So much stuff to do, yeah the graphics arent as good as they could or should be and the cars a bit wonky, but over all its a good game. Havent tired the multiplayer but heres hopin its better than GTA5
  6. SLagMding
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Watch Dogs is a pretty decent game overall. But there is always the good and the bad. Especially the graphics controversy, but aside the bad stuff lets face the good side. The city of Chicago is really lively. The interaction between NPCS are what got me into the game. And the hacking might not be realistic, but realism isn't everything, at least its fun. Its not like Arma or anything.Watch Dogs is a pretty decent game overall. But there is always the good and the bad. Especially the graphics controversy, but aside the bad stuff lets face the good side. The city of Chicago is really lively. The interaction between NPCS are what got me into the game. And the hacking might not be realistic, but realism isn't everything, at least its fun. Its not like Arma or anything.

    One more thing I want to point out is some of the reviewers on Metacritic that somehow gave the game a 0. Like really, whats the point. Making fake reviews like that. Ubisoft spent 4 years making the game, and is that all they got? A zero? Its not like its a horrible game, its pretty decent. I don't care if you hate the game, but don't try to fool everyone by making fake reviews. Therefore I think Ubisoft deserve something better. To make up for the fake zero reviews I will the a score of 10.    … Expand
  7. marshb
    May 27, 2014
    10
    I absolutely love this game! Very cool game mechanics! Just wish the PC gamers would post on the correct review page. The PS4 doesn't deserve this negative slant. The game looks and runs great on this platform.
  8. naomha
    May 27, 2014
    10
    I'm playing it now and I'm having wicked fun with it. While I'd say it's more along the lines of an 8.5 I'm going to give it a solid 10 because people just don't know how to give a realistic review or scale it properly.

    Most bad reviewers are quite illiterate it seems as well as being generally challenged in English vocabulary. First, don't compare it to any GTA game. It's not a GTA    I'm playing it now and I'm having wicked fun with it. While I'd say it's more along the lines of an 8.5 I'm going to give it a solid 10 because people just don't know how to give a realistic review or scale it properly.

    Most bad reviewers are quite illiterate it seems as well as being generally challenged in English vocabulary.

    First, don't compare it to any GTA game. It's not a GTA game and was never meant to be a GTA game. EVER. It is its own beast.

    I'm going to give it a quick and easy run-down.
    Graphics=9
    Story=8
    Sound design=10
    Set design=10
    Shooting mechanics=9
    Stealth mechanics=7
    Vehicle handling=6 (motorcycles handle like an 8)
    Hacking mechanics=8 (simplistic and not overly done)
    Minigames=7
    Side missions and quests=9 (I never ran out of things to do. Ever.)
    NPCs=8 (although the mini bubble of information very much connects you to some of them)
    Upgrades and perks=9 (so much to think about and upgrade you have to think carefully sometimes)
    Fun factor=15
    I had a LOT of fun with Watch Dogs and will be doing it all over again. I'll try to get every damn mission done I can and approach missions from a different angle. All in all a very fun game to hold you over for quite awhile.    … Expand
  9. Godzilla34
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Watch Dog's is a great game, there is no doubt about that. It is well worth it. It is unfortunate that it cannot escape the GTA comparisons, because by itself the game really shines. It is very fun and the hacking gameplay elements are innovative and refreshing, it is nice to see a developer change things up from the tried and true open world gameplay.

    The story is fascinating and    Watch Dog's is a great game, there is no doubt about that. It is well worth it. It is unfortunate that it cannot escape the GTA comparisons, because by itself the game really shines. It is very fun and the hacking gameplay elements are innovative and refreshing, it is nice to see a developer change things up from the tried and true open world gameplay.

    The story is fascinating and lengthy, it is great to play an open world game that isn't filled with the ridiculous low-brow humor that Saints Row and GTA is filled with, which is the biggest reason why I haven't bought either of those series in years. Watch Dogs takes itself much more seriously, and the game is better for it. No aircraft was a bit of a disappointment, but perhaps that will be in the next game.

    As a new IP, this game does everything it should, it establishes an amazing basis for future entries to expand on massively. Ubi are amazing at creating new IP, and if the difference between AC1 and AC2 is anything to go by, then WD2 should be a truly amazing game. My biggest thoughts being taken away from Watch Dogs is "I can NOT wait to see what they do with WD2"    … Expand
  10. Mattyice
    May 27, 2014
    8
    When I purchased Watch Dogs, I was expecting something special. While I didn't receive something special, Watch Dogs is a good game. While stealth is not my type of mission, Watch Dogs makes them somewhat enjoyable, but there are some "auto-fail if found" missions, which I hate. However, the rest of the game lives up to my expectations. The graphics are solid, the mini games are fun,When I purchased Watch Dogs, I was expecting something special. While I didn't receive something special, Watch Dogs is a good game. While stealth is not my type of mission, Watch Dogs makes them somewhat enjoyable, but there are some "auto-fail if found" missions, which I hate. However, the rest of the game lives up to my expectations. The graphics are solid, the mini games are fun, hacking into anything is awesome, and best of all, Chicago is so accurate and one of the best open worlds, comparable to ACIIs Venice and Florence, GTA V's Los Santos (Los Angeles), and Infamous: Second Son's Seattle. While Watch Dogs is not going to be a Game of the Year nominee, it still is an enjoyable game that can provide you with hours of fun.… Expand
  11. jefped
    May 27, 2014
    7
    Watch_Dogs plays like Assassin's Creed. Even much of the hacking just takes the place of pickpocketing. I'm playing on an Xbox 360 and I think the graphics look great. I can't wait to explore all of this virtual Chicago. Basically if you like the AC series, you'll probably like Watch_Dogs. If you prefer a little more energy and chaos, stick to GTA V.
  12. lu7452
    May 27, 2014
    3
    I usually don't write reviews but after playing this game for a few hours I feel as if I owe it to my fellow gamers….I am just unimpressed. As others have stated the driving physics are just poor and the controls rather clunky. Furthermore the visuals of this game just didn't impress. Many are comparing it to GTAV from last generation…I say GTAV might even look better at times. Some ofI usually don't write reviews but after playing this game for a few hours I feel as if I owe it to my fellow gamers….I am just unimpressed. As others have stated the driving physics are just poor and the controls rather clunky. Furthermore the visuals of this game just didn't impress. Many are comparing it to GTAV from last generation…I say GTAV might even look better at times. Some of the effects are good and do spruce up the experience a little but the game is still lacking overall. I know graphics are not everything but I do think it would make this game a lot more enthralling and immersive if they had polished it quit a bit more. The map is large but more of a quantity thing than quality. I feel Ubisoft really shot itself in the foot with this one with all the marketing hype which made my expectations high which is probably why I am being so critical in my review. It just doesn't live up to the hype. An "A" for Ubisofts marketing department though!… Expand
  13. DOUGIEFRESH
    May 27, 2014
    1
    This game pales in comparison to GTAV in almost all aspects. Even though it was delayed 6 months the game is still plagued with glitches and the graphics could greatly be improved. During gameplay many NPCs can be seen walking in to walls or other characters. The story has almost no point besides avenging your relatives death and Aiden Pearce has no personality unlike Trevor, Franklin, andThis game pales in comparison to GTAV in almost all aspects. Even though it was delayed 6 months the game is still plagued with glitches and the graphics could greatly be improved. During gameplay many NPCs can be seen walking in to walls or other characters. The story has almost no point besides avenging your relatives death and Aiden Pearce has no personality unlike Trevor, Franklin, and Michael in GTA. The missions are mundane and pointless. At one point you were expected to find a suspected criminal using your smartphone and it turns out the person was invisible and only appeared after scanning every possible suspect twice. Another frustrating glitch was when you were supposed to chase down a guy. I shot him in the back, but the game skipped to a cutscene saying he got away. On the opposite note I had to chase somebody in a car. He got away and a timer showed up stating how much time I had left to find him. the timer depleted and the guy got away,but the game skipped ahead to a scene after the car chase where I had to chase the man down on foot. The game feels very unpolished and has many other minor glitches besides the ones I mentioned. The controls of the game are also frustrating because there is not a button to jump freely. You can only jump by pressing circle when you are close to a climbable object and often have to wait for a prompt to show up before you can do it. The driving controls are also terrible. Hacking is a frustrating experience. Since there is only one button responsible for hacking the game often misreads what you want to hack. This would not be that bad if the game didn't end up blowing up explosives right next to you that lead to your death when you are trying to infiltrate a camera. The shooting mechanics are not great, but may be the best part of the game considering how terrible the entire thing is. Unlike in GTA free roaming is boring. The games fails to make a lively and exciting city. The police make driving a complete nuisance because they chase you for the slightest driving infractions,like speeding. GTA V is very smart to make the police somewhat slack in there enforcing. GTA allows you to fastly move from one location to another without the entire police department on your tail, but watch dogs turns these moments in to a high speed and hectic chase. I also found hacking while in the car useless. The only way to escape the police while in a car is to drive into water and swim far away.. The game is packed to the brim with useless add ons that are completely unnecesarry and prevent the game from focusing on the main story. For a next-gen game the graphics are bad. INfamous Second Son has much better graphics and actually puts the PS4's abilities to use. GTA V looks better then the PS4 version of Watch Dogs and managed to create these graphics on the PS3. The only interesting part of the game is the hacking which turns out to be a cheap gimick and is nothing but a frustration in an already frustrating game. Watch Dogs is terrible game that lacks innovation, Graphics, an interesting story, and polished gameplay. If you are looking for a fun open world game I suggest you buy GTA V which outperforms watch dogs in every way. I highly suggest you do not waste sixty dollars on this game like I did.… Expand
  14. JazzieJeff1975
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Good game. It is creative and a noble attempt at doing something different with the Open world genre. Honestly, I give Watch Dogs an 8/10. I had to give it a 10/10 to try to neutralize some of the "Zeros". Giving it a 0/10 or a 1/10 is just dumb. Oh well. Gotta get back to playing some more Watch Dogs. Enjoy!
  15. HitmanStryker
    May 27, 2014
    7
    This action game is an ambitious project. I have read a bit of reviews on it and some of it is spot on while others are complaining mostly about the graphics. I will break this down into three sections, the first will be the graphics, the second will be the game play mechanics and the final is on the game itself.

    GRAPHICS; Billed as a next-gen title, I believe that the graphics are a    This action game is an ambitious project. I have read a bit of reviews on it and some of it is spot on while others are complaining mostly about the graphics. I will break this down into three sections, the first will be the graphics, the second will be the game play mechanics and the final is on the game itself.

    GRAPHICS; Billed as a next-gen title, I believe that the graphics are a bit of a letdown, the pale in comparison to InFamous Second Son and the latest installment of Killzone Shadow Fall where the graphics were crisp and clear. The graphics on this game are comparison to GTA V. They are good for the PS3 and XB360. but are not mind blowing for XB ONE and PS4. The graphics suffer in the PS4/XBONE, especially in the day time sections where the although they look good, I found them to look just as good as a last-gen game. In some daytime section the characters look stiff and the textures are not as clear as one would expect. The shadows were muddy and the people had no expression. Now the surprising part is that on nighttime missions, the graphics shine through as if it were being played on higher setting. In my opinion the PS4 outshine all the other consoles except for PC's on the higher settings. Even on the PS4 it is a bit of a letdown. (Five out of Ten Stars).

    GAME-PLAY MECHANICS; The games has excellent game-play mechanics. The cover system is responsive, the shooting is stellar and the controls are tight, especially when driving. The only problem I had with the game play is the tiny hacking instructions which I had a hard time reading. I have a 54 inch set and found it a bit hard to read. Another problem is that once you're spotted, (as in stealth play) you must react fast or else the auto restart system kicks in and you start where you left off. The menus are good and the game can even show you yours waypoint if you en able it, this makes things much easier, since its a huge game. (Eight out of Ten Stars)

    GAME; This game is huge, it is an ambitious project with a lot of missions, side stories, online components and other side games that will make this game a high replay value. It will take you a good twenty hours just to complete the main campaign, which does not include collectibles, trophies, audio files, music, side games ranging from slots to a racing zombie type game. If you thrown in the online component and you'll instantly add hundreds of hours in an living breathing city that changes constantly. Other than some repetitive dialogue abd you can enjoy this games for months to come. (Nine out of Ten Stars).    … Expand
  16. XspidervenimX
    May 27, 2014
    2
    I picked up midnight release and already traded at walmart for 35$. For me it should have never been released. It's not fun or interesting and looks dated. But graphics don't matter if it's fun and it is not . Some interesting ideas in concept. Poor AI, boring hacking, repetitive game play and simple graphics. I bought ps4 version due to ubisoft and invidia deals blocking AMD. NoI picked up midnight release and already traded at walmart for 35$. For me it should have never been released. It's not fun or interesting and looks dated. But graphics don't matter if it's fun and it is not . Some interesting ideas in concept. Poor AI, boring hacking, repetitive game play and simple graphics. I bought ps4 version due to ubisoft and invidia deals blocking AMD. No reasons to waste your money.… Expand
  17. AKKnolmayer295
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Watch Dogs is a great game that has some great ideas like being able to hack into people's personal lives and even hack cameras to gain better vantage points. While the driving can be a little finicky at times, there is still plenty to enjoy with this game. Since there aren't many games for the new systems I would definitely recommend picking this one up.
  18. Stulogic
    May 27, 2014
    4
    A veneer of originality can't hide the fact that this game is a horrible stinker, that proves the tried and tested adage of embargoes up until launch day mean it's a dud.

    The one button hacking is great for the first hour, but it quickly becomes apparent that the game is a one trick pony with a rinse and repeat formula - seemingly every mission is a 'get in, hack stuff with one button,    A veneer of originality can't hide the fact that this game is a horrible stinker, that proves the tried and tested adage of embargoes up until launch day mean it's a dud.

    The one button hacking is great for the first hour, but it quickly becomes apparent that the game is a one trick pony with a rinse and repeat formula - seemingly every mission is a 'get in, hack stuff with one button, get out stealthily' affair.

    Of course, there's the usual back story and first mission hand-holding, only this back story is about as interesting as watching paint dry. Then it's on to the driving missions where you'll instantly be ripped out of the next-gen console gaming and thrown back to a time where Saints Row 1 was a current title. It's some of the worst driving physics I've ever known. I mean, GTA was always a bit quirky, but this is plain terrible by comparison - making GTA look real.

    It's not all bad though, the game offers some genuinely original touches, the hacking and profiling, while a one button affair are interesting, just not sufficiently so to drag the rest of its blandness up a few points. I will admit that putting the blockers up or hacking the traffic lights makes me giggle every time at the resulting chaos, but then my moments of levity are replaced with 'meh' once I realize I've another mission to do.

    The city is pretty bland, the graphics are pretty average, certainly not testing the limits of the next gen consoles, and the audio mixing is woeful. The dialogue is fun though, we'll when it's not related to the main story or the utterly uninteresting protagonist within it.

    It could have been brilliant, but for me it falls very wide of the mark, and further proof that whenever a developer maintains an embargo right up to launch day the game is a dud.

    In summary, Ubisoft can ram it if they think I'm preordering anything they make in future - a marketing triumph that puts hype in place of substance.    … Expand
  19. TakeshiR
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Great game, its totaly diferent of GTA V, its not a perfect, case a perfect game not exist, but still a great game, those people that give 0 on this game only are cry babys or GTAfanboys..:) I'm shocked with this hater cry...The city of Chicago are incredible
  20. MisterMhz
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Although it may fall short for GOTY it is still an excellent experience. There is a lot of hate here for this game and I can only assume it's from die hard GTA fans thinking this is what Watch Dogs is supposed to be like. The game is great in it's own right.
  21. jacks81x
    May 27, 2014
    10
    I would give this game an 8, but I'm scoring it a 10 for the simple fact that so many haters here who haven't even played the game are giving it a 0, which is a complete joke.
  22. PooPaDuke
    May 27, 2014
    1
    At the 2012 E3 reveal Watch Dogs was a promise of the future. It looked amazing, everything was clean. physics were unprecedented: vehicles acted believably upon collision. In the following years as the game was displayed more and more that original vision was put into question. Now the game is out for the final judgment on how it stacks up to that original vision.

    The version I played    At the 2012 E3 reveal Watch Dogs was a promise of the future. It looked amazing, everything was clean. physics were unprecedented: vehicles acted believably upon collision. In the following years as the game was displayed more and more that original vision was put into question. Now the game is out for the final judgment on how it stacks up to that original vision.

    The version I played was on PS4 and can't speak to the PC version, however, the first thing you notice is how bad the game looks. I usually don't complain about aliasing but it's a big problem here. The shadows have an ugly dithering effect on their edges. Texture quality is all over the place. Items, vehicles, pedestrians, textures, will pop-up all the time in one of the worst immersion breaking aspects of the game. Overall the image quality is inconsistent and nowhere near what was shown at E3 2012.

    While the game was sold on it's beautiful immersing world eventually graphics can be forgiven if the gameplay is good. That's not the case here. Gameplay is as equally bad as the visuals.

    As soon as you notice how bad the game looks you'll notice how bad it feels. You start off in a small area and it feels cramped. The camera at maximum sensitivity is too slow with heavy acceleration layered on. This contradicts and hinders the playability of some of the arcadier distractions. By itself that's bad enough but upon any movement of Aidens body the camera wobbles around like an inebriated infant. The end result feels like you're wrestling with your avatar instead of being him.

    Vehicle handling is just as bad. Even smaller sports cars feel wobbly and unresponsive. It's not a proper feeling of the weight of a vehicle. It just feels like trying to make a lump of play dough go straight in mud with a tooth pick. Vehicle collisions is another major letdown. Maybe the intent was to make the game forgiving but the result is that there is no sense of impact or inertia to collisions. If you hit a vehicle in any way but with dead center of your grill the non-player cars will just fly away and you'll keep going as if nothing happened. If you played the True Crime games this is exactly how it feels.

    There are four different camera modes when driving. From behind, a more top down camera that give you a better view of the road ahead, hood cam, and most interestingly the cockpit cam. Unfortunately, the cockpit cam is useless since there's a very small allowable viewing angle and the camera is too slow to look around anyway. You can't even look to the left of the wheel.

    One of the game's main selling points was the hacking. You could do some neat things with it like check most pedestrians backgrounds, steal their money, or predict whether they'll be a victim or criminal. However, in practical gaming terms it just acts as a long distance interact button. It's nice but by itself it won't carry the game. Also, the effects and indicators associated with
    hacking look bad and don't blend well with the world.

    Overall, this is a game that fails on all of it's promises. It doesn't look good nor does it play well. The game was more than five years in the making with half a year delay and it still ended up feeling like a bad GTA clone from two generations ago. It's one standout feature doesn't do anything to change that. People like to quote Shiguru Miyomoto's, "A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad." If that's the case this game needed another five and a half years of development.    … Expand
  23. SecherNbiw
    May 27, 2014
    5
    Watch_Dogs is a mediocre GTA/sandbox-world game. Boring main character, terrible driving mechanics, endless reminders to join online games, and a bland hacking mechanic make WD a game to rent or borrow.
  24. invalidts2
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Don't listen to alot of these user reviews, the official ones are more reliable because they played the whole game, and the complainers played it for like 3-6 hours.
    I played this for quite awhile, and I gotta say, Great Game!, though the driving machanics are kinda bad, and the menu's are a bit of a mess,

    i'll give this an 8.75/10, but i'll give some bonus points.
  25. BLESStheMARTYR-
    May 27, 2014
    5
    Meh is how I feel about this game. I was completely underwhelmed. The driving is sloppy, the hacking is really boring and when the peoples occupation and things about them pop up I actually find it distracting, overtaking my screen. You can't shoot your gun out of your car which is a frickin joke. The side missions are a borefest. The main story is like a 12 year old wrote it. Aiden is oneMeh is how I feel about this game. I was completely underwhelmed. The driving is sloppy, the hacking is really boring and when the peoples occupation and things about them pop up I actually find it distracting, overtaking my screen. You can't shoot your gun out of your car which is a frickin joke. The side missions are a borefest. The main story is like a 12 year old wrote it. Aiden is one if the most unlike able characters I've ever had to play has. Ubisoft royally dropped the ball. I wish I wouldn't have bought it.… Expand
  26. umafeo23
    May 27, 2014
    0
    Over-hyped trash. Give me back my 60 dollars, Ubisoft! It's a buggy mess, with a generic map - bad, flat undeveloped characters, unstable frame-rate (even on my PC), HORRIBLE graphics and they're not even close to what was shown in E3 2012 - which is impressive because it's been 2 years and they still had to downgrade them (and lie about it). To add more, the gameplay is pretty generic andOver-hyped trash. Give me back my 60 dollars, Ubisoft! It's a buggy mess, with a generic map - bad, flat undeveloped characters, unstable frame-rate (even on my PC), HORRIBLE graphics and they're not even close to what was shown in E3 2012 - which is impressive because it's been 2 years and they still had to downgrade them (and lie about it). To add more, the gameplay is pretty generic and the story is just bad. Buy this game at your own risk! Ubisoft is now that one company that hypes games and then milks them off. I wouldn't be impressed if this is the next Assassin's Creed cash-grab (although they're probably going to keep AC even if they milk off this franchise a lot - they can't let go of their little gold mines). Anyway, I give it a 0 and that's my honest opinion. Just a little review here with some humble criticism.… Expand
  27. Dukay66
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Let me start by saying I was never hyped for Watch Dogs, nor was I ever even close to hopping on the train. It never grabbed me like it did everyone else. Luckily for me, that made my experience with Watch Dogs a pleasant surprise. It's a fantastic new IP that has a bunch of game changing mechanics; and for the most part it uses them all to the fullest. Watch Dogs has an interesting enoughLet me start by saying I was never hyped for Watch Dogs, nor was I ever even close to hopping on the train. It never grabbed me like it did everyone else. Luckily for me, that made my experience with Watch Dogs a pleasant surprise. It's a fantastic new IP that has a bunch of game changing mechanics; and for the most part it uses them all to the fullest. Watch Dogs has an interesting enough story, but the hook lies with it's vast open world. Chicago has so much atmosphere and I 100% believe that this the best atmosphere in an open world. You have a loads of side things to do that should keep you playing for many hours after you finish the campaign. For its multiplayer, I have yet to properly experience it. Ubisofts servers are being really finicky, therefore I won't judge just yet. Overall Watch Dogs is a solid game that really surprised me. So what if the graphics aren't as polished as you would like and the driving is really mediocre. It's fun to play and that's what counts.… Expand
  28. Ignite
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Best game ever don't get any other game this is the best. It is better than gta v and everything else. Just look at the gameplays on YouTube they look awesome and imagine if you had it (the best thing ever)
  29. ThatDamnWalrus
    May 27, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing, anyone who says otherwise hasnt played the game, the graphics are great, the city feels alive, and its fun to play! i give this a 10/10
  30. Daraghroche
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Awesome game hit it you will not regret it. I have no provolone rating it 10/10 it is a fantastic game. The best thing about it is that you have a mix of all the best games like assassins creed and gta v and far cry. GET THE GAME!!!!!!
  31. novaGT
    May 27, 2014
    4
    Bait and switch tactics aside, the game is just average at best.
    Nothing like the "next gen starts' here experience that was promised.
    Very very poorly optimised on PC. And mandatory uplay drm. What is disturbing is that there are 5 different collectors editions of the game. Thus no was to experience the complete game. Probably better to wait for the inevitable goty/ definitive    Bait and switch tactics aside, the game is just average at best.
    Nothing like the "next gen starts' here experience that was promised.
    Very very poorly optimised on PC. And mandatory uplay drm.

    What is disturbing is that there are 5 different collectors editions of the game. Thus no was to experience the complete game.
    Probably better to wait for the inevitable goty/ definitive edition.

    The game itself isn't as bad as most think, but definitely no where near what it was portrayed to be.
    Misleading, anti consumer policies seem to be more rampant than ever.
    Gone are the days where you could get value with any and every game you bought.
    It is this sort of practice that is killing the credibility of the industry    … Expand
  32. JetonRose
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Ce jeu est vraiment incroyable ! N'héstitez pas, n'écoutez pas tous ces rageux qui sont justes deçu que leur graphisme sur pc soit tiré vers le bas par les consoles next gen
  33. bad_sid
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Вполне себе сносная игра. ГТА стиль со слегка измененной механикой, до шедевра слегка не дотягивает, но интересно поиграть вполне себе стоит. Потраченных денег стоит однозначно.
  34. Robmoses
    May 27, 2014
    9
    It may not live up to a 2 year old demo, but it is a really good game. Ubisoft usually hits the ball out of the park with its sequels (ie Assasins Creed II) and this game is a great new IP to build on in the future. The graphics on the PS4 are excellent. Not Infamous 2nd Son, but definately next gen. These haters can try and convince themselves all they want, the game plays well and isIt may not live up to a 2 year old demo, but it is a really good game. Ubisoft usually hits the ball out of the park with its sequels (ie Assasins Creed II) and this game is a great new IP to build on in the future. The graphics on the PS4 are excellent. Not Infamous 2nd Son, but definately next gen. These haters can try and convince themselves all they want, the game plays well and is innovative. I can see the GTA comparisons, but I guess every 1st person shooter should be compared to Doom if we use that logic. Buy it, have fun, and enjoy a new IP.… Expand
  35. Stoneprep
    May 27, 2014
    1
    If you are looking for an awesome game to hold you over until fall, I would say get Wolfenstein. I was extremely stoked about watchdogs before playing it, and was extremely let down. People say that it is the first installment so give it a break. I completely disagree with that statement. They have seen what a polished open world sand box game with lots of detail is like, and in no doubtIf you are looking for an awesome game to hold you over until fall, I would say get Wolfenstein. I was extremely stoked about watchdogs before playing it, and was extremely let down. People say that it is the first installment so give it a break. I completely disagree with that statement. They have seen what a polished open world sand box game with lots of detail is like, and in no doubt played their competitors game.

    Cons:
    1: Driving is horrible.
    2: Detail is simply left out (you run over a fire hydrant and sit over the spout and the water goes through your car, like it's not even there).
    3: Customization is lame. Do you want your trench coat in black or red/several other colors?
    4: Hacking doesn't feel innovative at all, it's actually pretty boring. Tired of looking at people through cameras already.
    5: You can't drive and shoot!!    … Expand
  36. Almighty-koz
    May 27, 2014
    7
    Lets start with the good, its a fun game and it looks great, now the OK its GTA with hacking you cant really argue you that, im finding myself in the car more then i am hacking crap. the Bad there aren't really many bad things about the game i mean it sticks close to the GTA formula of grab a car run from the cops hunt down bad guys so on. its good but not bad also nothing groundLets start with the good, its a fun game and it looks great, now the OK its GTA with hacking you cant really argue you that, im finding myself in the car more then i am hacking crap. the Bad there aren't really many bad things about the game i mean it sticks close to the GTA formula of grab a car run from the cops hunt down bad guys so on. its good but not bad also nothing ground breaking. The only part is dumb cause it mostly doesn't work yet. i try to get a 1v1 hacking session and it just comes up nobody found. i have however been able to defend myself 3 times successfully.… Expand
  37. Plain_Sight_Doc
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Comparing Watch Dogs to GTA does a disservice to both games because they are not alike. The only way they are similar is they are both open world games set in an iconic city and you can drive around in it. Other than that, what Wacthdogs achieves stands out as its own game and it shows in every way. Of course going into WatchDogs feels completely different than a GTA experience. ControlsComparing Watch Dogs to GTA does a disservice to both games because they are not alike. The only way they are similar is they are both open world games set in an iconic city and you can drive around in it. Other than that, what Wacthdogs achieves stands out as its own game and it shows in every way. Of course going into WatchDogs feels completely different than a GTA experience. Controls seem slower and refreshingly more deliberate. Aiden is slightly generic almost like batman without a suit [Vigilante]. The city is beautiful and graphics are great but could have been better had it not needed to pander to the last gen systems.

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

    Id say this game deserves 8.5/10 because it was hyped ALOT, and i feel like i've seen alot before actually playing. But because there are no decimals, ill have to rate it a 9/10 because 8 is far too low. Good graphics, story, progression, the controls are hard to get use to but they are right for the game. The only thing i don't really like is the close camera to Aiden. I feel like I want to adjust it further away.    … Expand
  38. JackBibb95
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Don't get why people are giving this 0/1. Maybe it didn't live up to the hype but it certainly deserves a 7.5 at least. Watch Dogs is a great game with a great city atmosphere. The driving is ok but could do with work, the story is pretty good as are the characters. the hacking is the games strong point however, and this game will keep me entertained for hours.
  39. renao
    May 27, 2014
    4
    Bad. These graphics are not next-gen, nor they are detailed. GTA IV does both much better. Driving is a mess and car variety isn't as plenty as I feel it could have been. Shooting isn't helpful either. It's fun to hack everything, but it tends to get old. And NPC's lives doesn't feel as realistic as they want you to believe as it seems they had about ten NPC models - with differentBad. These graphics are not next-gen, nor they are detailed. GTA IV does both much better. Driving is a mess and car variety isn't as plenty as I feel it could have been. Shooting isn't helpful either. It's fun to hack everything, but it tends to get old. And NPC's lives doesn't feel as realistic as they want you to believe as it seems they had about ten NPC models - with different clothing - to fill the world with. Even known Watch Dogs is a bit fun, I wish I had skip this game, since I don't feel it is worth full price.… Expand
  40. OMGITSRUTHLESS
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Wow, i just checked the watch dogs review for ps3 and people **** about the graphics. The average score was like 3,8. Here we have the same game and its a 5,9, just because the graphics are better. But it is what it is. This game is a great experience, even though it feels kinda downgraded from e3 2012. Its not GOTY instantly, but i think its definetly worth 60 dollars. You get more thanWow, i just checked the watch dogs review for ps3 and people **** about the graphics. The average score was like 3,8. Here we have the same game and its a 5,9, just because the graphics are better. But it is what it is. This game is a great experience, even though it feels kinda downgraded from e3 2012. Its not GOTY instantly, but i think its definetly worth 60 dollars. You get more than 30 hours of content plus online, and thats pretty much exactly what i got from GTA Five. The story is interesting and the hacking and stealth is cool (coming from a fan of stealth games).… Expand
  41. Yeidan
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Even if the graphics are a little bit lacking compared to what was shown at E3, I still had a blast playing the game for the first 5 hours. The game world is so rich and full of stuff to do that I barely advanced the main quest. I love the gameplay overall (combat is super fun and hacking is gimmicky but I enjoy it).

    Overall I would give it a 8.5 but the flux of unwarranted ZERO/10    Even if the graphics are a little bit lacking compared to what was shown at E3, I still had a blast playing the game for the first 5 hours. The game world is so rich and full of stuff to do that I barely advanced the main quest. I love the gameplay overall (combat is super fun and hacking is gimmicky but I enjoy it).

    Overall I would give it a 8.5 but the flux of unwarranted ZERO/10 (There is NO way this game warrants a 0) makes me give this is a 10.    … Expand
  42. AlphaEP
    May 27, 2014
    10
    One of the best games i've played. It's definitely the best next-fen game out so far. It has awesome gameplay with beautiful graphics to complement it.
  43. ddarkreaper
    May 27, 2014
    10
    This is a game i have been waiting from start. Don't compare it with gta 5 cause the game itself is unique.
    its got nice graphics and awesome gameplay given if u get the hang of it.Its a nice one all in all.
  44. FrancoisDuClos
    May 27, 2014
    0
    Overall, very disappointing game. The world is generic and fails to invoke the atmosphere of Chicago. Graphics were extremely downgraded compared to the vertical slices shown earlier at E3, with muddy textures, terrible lighting, no dynamic shadows, poor frame rate and resolution. Be prepared to explore a very dull, grey world, because Ubisoft Montreal can't be bothered to understand howOverall, very disappointing game. The world is generic and fails to invoke the atmosphere of Chicago. Graphics were extremely downgraded compared to the vertical slices shown earlier at E3, with muddy textures, terrible lighting, no dynamic shadows, poor frame rate and resolution. Be prepared to explore a very dull, grey world, because Ubisoft Montreal can't be bothered to understand how to create and follow through a unique artistic direction.

    The game is very glitchy with numerous bugs, and a physics engine that would make more sense in a Harry Potter game on ps1. The driving mechanics are very poor, with vehicles being a pain to control. Walking around is just as painful with floaty controls and unneeded acceleration.

    The story and characters have had no thought put into them and it shows, they are extremely generic and boring. As a player I had no desire to associate with anybody in the game. My daughter died so now I am going to kill a bunch of people is a terrible, illogical premise for any game and it especially shows here.

    Hacking in this game utilizes a long range use button. For example, you see that streetlight over there? Good, now turn it off by 'hacking it' (pressing square). Great! Mission complete, continue to you next objective/streetlight. You may think that that was an exaggeration of the story missions in the game but it was not, the main missions are so devoid of creativity that you will find yourself performing tasks that a sick 3rd grader could do.

    Now this review may be voted down due to marketers at Ubisoft, but understand this, I tried to warn you. If you do end up believing the paid and sarcastic perfect scores this game has received and end up purchasing this game, don't be too disappointed. You should at least get a few good laughs out of how bad it is.    … Expand
  45. Poopypants123
    May 27, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing!!! Anybody saying otherwise must have some screws loose. Watch Dogs is like a mix of GTA, Assassins Creed, and Far Cry 3 all in one.
  46. jinkaesh
    May 27, 2014
    2
    20 horas de juego - 30 horas de misiones secundarias. ¿Realmente espere todo este tiempo solo para eso? Ademas el contenido grafico expuesto en la E3 fue solamente una farsa, me siento realmente descepcionad.
  47. n8booya
    May 27, 2014
    10
    there is one word for this game and it is amamzing 10/10 anyday because of its unique characters and 42 hour plus story and there is lot sto do in this city side missions and just messing about
  48. elbatoloco2000
    May 27, 2014
    0
    I was hyped when Ubisoft announced the game back in 2012, the graphics were gorgeous and the atmosphere had me in awe. Fast forward to today, the graphics are nothing to what was advertised back then and the game itself is lame, the car physics are pathetic, even GTA IV a game from 08 obliterates this garbage in terms of physics for both peds and cars. The city is empty and no activitiesI was hyped when Ubisoft announced the game back in 2012, the graphics were gorgeous and the atmosphere had me in awe. Fast forward to today, the graphics are nothing to what was advertised back then and the game itself is lame, the car physics are pathetic, even GTA IV a game from 08 obliterates this garbage in terms of physics for both peds and cars. The city is empty and no activities occur around you which makes Chicago seem dead. The gameplay is subpar at best with the one button hacking getting too repetitive and old quick. Do your selves a favor and do not buy this junk, this game does not define next gen, and it certainly does not look impressive nor were there any moments were I was amazed. I will be returning this game after lunch today.… Expand
  49. MjCRUISER
    May 27, 2014
    4
    Ahh Watch_Dogs, you can tell it means business by its stylized title font! Yes the game that has had so many nerds and losers bickering over graphical fidelity since it's premier almost a light year ago. I'm not going to get into the brainless banter over 'consoles vs. PC' because A) I'm not 13. and B) The more I type the longer I go without beer. To start off, Aiden is the most obviousAhh Watch_Dogs, you can tell it means business by its stylized title font! Yes the game that has had so many nerds and losers bickering over graphical fidelity since it's premier almost a light year ago. I'm not going to get into the brainless banter over 'consoles vs. PC' because A) I'm not 13. and B) The more I type the longer I go without beer. To start off, Aiden is the most obvious looking criminal. Complete with his cartoonish gritty voice and a fashion sense that would make even the 'trench coat mafia' proud, Aiden sticks out like a sore thumb and from you hear him speak it's all downhill from there. If I was a cop and was told to look for a hacker I'd grab the guy in the trench coat plodding along with his hands in his pockets like a pedophile. This game is so silly, yeah it's an interesting twist on Open world game genre but interesting doesn't make it good. Forget the graphics. Nothing can fix the cliche story line, repetitive side quests, irritating driving and hackneyed dialogue that would only be considered 'tense' and 'gripping' by either 13 year old boys and adults who consider The Dark Knight, the 'greatest film of all time'. The driving is terrible and pretty much ruins the game, since the lack of physics and damage make it almost impossible to get invested in chases or driving at breakneck speeds. Characters are poorly written, with each becoming just a one dimensional caricature who spouts platitudes about corruption and secrets and blah blah. Please. The side quests, which while prove to be interesting distractions end up being just that 'distractions' from the 'god awful' hackneyed revenge story line. Sure It has its fun moments but what game doesn't? Disappointing on all fronts. A game that takes itself too seriously and unfortunately just can't seem to knock GTA down even a little off its pedestal. GTA isn't a perfect game by any means but it works because it combines hilarious elements of pop culture satire, memorable characters and doesn't take itself seriously at all! It's fun! Watch Dogs just wastes a lot of time to say very little about a lot of things and without an interesting story and mundane characters, there just isn't enough to warrant a replay let alone a positive review.… Expand
  50. No1Mugster
    May 27, 2014
    1
    GTA has set the bar too high. Not only is the story boring but the graphics are nothing like that we saw a year ago at E3. The driving in this game is awful, just awful. The hacking gets boring after 30 minutes. All I can think while playing this game is...I feel like playing GTA.
  51. Plasmaneedle
    May 27, 2014
    7
    Watch Dogs features a large fresh open world with some interesting characters and a fresh new ideas for multiplayer. The hacking features are innovative and open up some gameplay possibilities. Unfortunately the stealth and vehicle mechanics are poorly done and the rest isn't anything special.
  52. angelooliveira
    May 27, 2014
    7
    Watch Dogs are a really nice game. Ok, looks like AC, of course, but in a new world. The problem is a big hype we were.

    The best part to me was the idea of hacking stuffs and when you are been chased, there aren't the whole NYC behind you in a minute. It's a little more real and actually fun. The worst is not everything you can interact. I thought you could go in every grocery store    Watch Dogs are a really nice game. Ok, looks like AC, of course, but in a new world. The problem is a big hype we were.

    The best part to me was the idea of hacking stuffs and when you are been chased, there aren't the whole NYC behind you in a minute. It's a little more real and actually fun.

    The worst is not everything you can interact. I thought you could go in every grocery store or restaurant, but you can't. Another problem is this interaction is not even acceptable, sometimes people start running away just because you touched somebody, what is that? Old GTA???

    By the way, I'm enjoying the game and the storyline is nice and attractive.

    Image 8/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Intelligence 4/10
    Story 9/10
    Map 7/10
    Driving 5/10

    I RECOMMEND THIS GAME!!!    … Expand
  53. MettaWorldPeace
    May 27, 2014
    5
    Pros:
    Good graphics. Not E3 2012 but still good.
    Well designed open world city.
    Cons:
    Badly optimized for PC.
    It's so boring. Boring story and even hacking gameplay is boring.
  54. Sesse
    May 27, 2014
    5
    Ok ignore 0 reviews here is a serious one, this game is normal, is nothing like GTA V or GTA San Andreas is just a sandbox game like Scarface or the god father 1 & 2 or true crime. If you like sandbox try it.
  55. Nicknock2504
    May 27, 2014
    9
    This game is very good. The gameplay isn't borning and the graphic it's not that we would excepted. But it's still good. Don't be annoying with this fu****g downgrade. It's a good ga,e. Do you prefer a game like battlefield 4? Amazing graphic but a game with bug and glitch everywhere?
  56. ButtKncok
    May 27, 2014
    9
    This game has some awesome story telling and I feel close yet so far from Aiden.... The scenery is not the best but still spectacular, I mean its a living breathing metropolis. Living in Minneapolis, I feel like i'm in my own back yard. Always room for improvement though, and to be completely fair, driving needs some tweaks.
  57. Da5h
    May 27, 2014
    4
    Dont belive the hype. Watch Dogs brought absolutely nothing "new" or remarkable to the table. It plays like an uninspired GTA clone. Do yourself a favor and save your money for something else.
  58. Avaloner
    May 27, 2014
    9
    The game is getting a lot of flak mainly from people who totally failed to manage expectations. Some of the low reviewers here blatantly admit not having even played the game. I am around 5 hours into the game and I can attest that it is a brilliant sand box experience.

    Pros: Chicago feels like a real city. It is exquisitely designed and nicely populated with places to see, things to    The game is getting a lot of flak mainly from people who totally failed to manage expectations. Some of the low reviewers here blatantly admit not having even played the game. I am around 5 hours into the game and I can attest that it is a brilliant sand box experience.

    Pros:

    Chicago feels like a real city. It is exquisitely designed and nicely populated with places to see, things to do and citizens who accurately react to your presence and actions

    Hacking is simple - in most cases its just a press of a button - however that is a gameplay decision. In the vast majority of cases hacking is not an end but a means to an end. You can manipulate the environment to cause panic, take out enemies, lose your pursuers, create cover and many other things. The sense of control I got is unique to this game.

    The online is very novel especially when you get to invade another person's game and try not to get detected while profiling him. Its a very interesting mechanic of cat and mouse. The fact that you can get invaded at any time creates a sense of suspense although, to be sure, the goal of the invader is never to assassinate you so grieving is kept to a minimum.

    Cons

    Driving is a tad too slippery although I am getting used to it. Also - you cannot shoot while driving. Presumably this is to focus more on hacking the environment in order to take out pursuers or victims. However its still a regrettable decision.

    The story is not that interesting so far. As is usual with these open world games which involve killing countless innocent people with very little consequences it is hard to identify with the plight of the main protagonist.    … Expand
  59. goodOctor
    May 27, 2014
    0
    After playing GTA this game really sucks. Why ?

    - Lame physics when driving a car or motocyrcle - Hacking is fun the first hour, after that you easIly get bored ( the same happens with the multiplayer ) - Pc version has worst graphics than GTA IV ( a game of 2008 ). They tried to fool us with the 2012 trailer and this is not the quality they showed back them. - 52 DLC content ...    After playing GTA this game really sucks. Why ?

    - Lame physics when driving a car or motocyrcle
    - Hacking is fun the first hour, after that you easIly get bored ( the same happens with the multiplayer )
    - Pc version has worst graphics than GTA IV ( a game of 2008 ). They tried to fool us with the 2012 trailer and this is not the quality they showed back them.
    - 52 DLC content ... Shame on you Ubisoft
    - Every 15 minutes you'll get a bug ... Believe me or try it yourself

    THIS DOESN'T FEEL LIKE NEW GENERATION    … Expand
  60. cpthowdy579
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Been playing for over 4 days and still cant get enough. Great fun and gameplay. Actually have to think about what your about to do on realistic. Great mash up of gta creed and the row. Love this game and i couldnt stand that mess of gta v. I love how the negative reviews have to pick apart a small part of the game to justify the low score. Dont let the haters persuade you, this game rocks.
  61. POEPOEPOE
    May 27, 2014
    2
    I decided to give this game an oportunity even if i wasn´t impressed by the trailers. So today i bought the game and oh god what a shame. This game is boring, mediocre, with nothing new. You think the hack stuff is new? Nop, Deus Ex does something similar and in much better ways.
  62. PRAVDORUB_RUS
    May 27, 2014
    3
    I played in the creation of a new Ubisoft - do not know what 's so grand - engine - clean AC: BF can be seen with the naked eye with the 90% trimmed parkour . Physics in the game - the whole campaign she left a cloak protagonists. Machines behave inappropriately - simple details tkakih traces of burnt rubber - no. Physics destruction cars - about anything. In passable signified miracleI played in the creation of a new Ubisoft - do not know what 's so grand - engine - clean AC: BF can be seen with the naked eye with the 90% trimmed parkour . Physics in the game - the whole campaign she left a cloak protagonists. Machines behave inappropriately - simple details tkakih traces of burnt rubber - no. Physics destruction cars - about anything. In passable signified miracle play combined joystick ( for cars ) + keyboard + mouse ( for everything else ) . Puzzle empty and monotonous . Side missions did not want to pass because of wet and empty plot. And fantasy writers have really not as such - a good idea - the result - a complete PE. Less than at the end of the second chapter is becoming clear that there will be at the end of the fifth .
    Ubisoft is a failure . Trying to keep up with the GTA V - not successful . Absent any fan . Empty city and live their lives. Size 13 or 22 gig , it does not justify itself . 8 gigs ceiling.
    But what's really there - in Assassin Creed and that was fun to play - even though the story was surreal .    … Expand
  63. slyleo
    May 27, 2014
    10
    I don't understand the Hate :/. I love this game It is a blast to hack into phones and the weapon selection is fricken awesome. You dont even have to buy guns you can pick new one's off people you kill or knock out. got midnight release and had to go to work cant wait to play it at lunch been a while since a game grabbed me like this.
    Saw the hate and the bad scores so had to create an    I don't understand the Hate :/. I love this game It is a blast to hack into phones and the weapon selection is fricken awesome. You dont even have to buy guns you can pick new one's off people you kill or knock out. got midnight release and had to go to work cant wait to play it at lunch been a while since a game grabbed me like this.
    Saw the hate and the bad scores so had to create an account and put an honest game score up from a person who has been playing since Mario almost 25 years.    … Expand
  64. Bailey90
    May 27, 2014
    8
    This is getting zeroes? Seriously? Yeah, it's not quite as good as expected but a zero is just laughable. A zero is basically saying it's the worst game you've ever played which is just nonsense.
  65. Bitencs
    May 27, 2014
    10
    It's for sure the best new game that I've ever seen in years. Of course there are some things that can be fixed (like the driving mechanic), but in general, it's an excellent game with awesome theme, history and gameplay
  66. Maxsell
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Please do not let all the negative reviews deter from this great game, people are just sad that this was not the masterpiece they were expecting but trust me this game is great. The single player story mode maybe average there are so many things to do it does not take away from the experience There are so many fun side missions and mini games to do, it is also fun to just free roam aroundPlease do not let all the negative reviews deter from this great game, people are just sad that this was not the masterpiece they were expecting but trust me this game is great. The single player story mode maybe average there are so many things to do it does not take away from the experience There are so many fun side missions and mini games to do, it is also fun to just free roam around the city of Chicago, so while the extreme hype may have been to much for this game it is still a fun enjoyable experience.… Expand
  67. btimothj
    May 27, 2014
    10
    I haven't played GTAV and therefore I can actually judge the game by how fun the game is by sheer quality. This game is a quality game. I am sad that people are actually trying to destroy a new IP because it didn't meet everybit of their babyish expectations. Grow up! I think its absolutely insane that I have to give this game a 10 and not what I really think it should be just because II haven't played GTAV and therefore I can actually judge the game by how fun the game is by sheer quality. This game is a quality game. I am sad that people are actually trying to destroy a new IP because it didn't meet everybit of their babyish expectations. Grow up! I think its absolutely insane that I have to give this game a 10 and not what I really think it should be just because I want to keep this IP alive. Like all good things, including videogames themselves, the industry is being destroyed from within by the fans. That is all I have to say.… Expand
  68. HayvenMoses
    May 27, 2014
    8
    What's wrong with people these days?this Game is a good game, why are some of you such haters? Your supposed to review the game not how you feel about the politics behind it. If your giving this game anything below a 6 you have no clue what your talking about. Infamous Second Son was a ton worse then this and yet it received equal reviews. Some of you either need a girlfriend or need toWhat's wrong with people these days?this Game is a good game, why are some of you such haters? Your supposed to review the game not how you feel about the politics behind it. If your giving this game anything below a 6 you have no clue what your talking about. Infamous Second Son was a ton worse then this and yet it received equal reviews. Some of you either need a girlfriend or need to get outta your mothers basement take a shower and get some sunlight. If video games make you that angry your life is to easy.… Expand
  69. jn32claw
    May 27, 2014
    10
    I don't get what people have against this game, It is amazing. People need to understand WD is nothing like GTA. Sure it is an open word game but that doesn't mean it's GTA. This game caters to my kind who want something believable. GTA is an Insane open world game without limits, Which is not a bad thing in any way. Watch dogs is limited which again is not bad at all. WD is a very funI don't get what people have against this game, It is amazing. People need to understand WD is nothing like GTA. Sure it is an open word game but that doesn't mean it's GTA. This game caters to my kind who want something believable. GTA is an Insane open world game without limits, Which is not a bad thing in any way. Watch dogs is limited which again is not bad at all. WD is a very fun Open world game. Its new mechanic hacking is a very welcomed one. It has a decent story and stealthy gameplay but depends on how you want to play it. Sure the graphics are downgraded but they are still good. This game is a 9/10 for me but since people are bashing it so much I am trying to increase the score.… Expand
  70. Justmatt101
    May 27, 2014
    8
    The people scoring this game a "0" are...in my opinion....proof of just how socially retarded and petty a lot of folks in the gaming "community" have become.

    Watch Dogs is a very well made game that's a lot of fun to play. It's quite polished. It doesn't break the mold. It takes a developed concept (open, sandbox world you can explore however long you want) and adds a few new ideas.    The people scoring this game a "0" are...in my opinion....proof of just how socially retarded and petty a lot of folks in the gaming "community" have become.

    Watch Dogs is a very well made game that's a lot of fun to play. It's quite polished. It doesn't break the mold. It takes a developed concept (open, sandbox world you can explore however long you want) and adds a few new ideas. Maybe Ubisoft didn't introduce all the innovation gamers were looking for. But take the thing on its own merits and it is definitely worth the purchase. I don't CARE about GTA V. I don't care if basement dwellers feel they were misled regarding the graphics. The graphics are solid. And I can't understand giving a game a "0" out of some sense of socially inept, acne driven rage. Or how people can actually root for companies providing them with games to FAIL. Lame. All you've done is convinced me to stop looking at game site forums or metacritic user reviews. You have nothing constructive to say. You got nothing HONEST to say. And you're coming across as hateful to people who have done NOTHING to you. You don't want a product, then don't buy it. For the rest of ya, it's worthy of addition to your game library.    … Expand
  71. ncBadrock
    May 27, 2014
    9
    On a fixed scale like metacritics´ zero to one hundred, the median is always more significant then the arithmetic mean. This is due to the fact, that the median is more robust to values that differ a lot from the mean, giving you a clearer picture of the real average score.

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

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

    MEDIAN METACRITIC SCORE: 85

    Source: My maths Professor or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average    … Expand
  72. discostuAU
    May 27, 2014
    5
    Meh is how I feel about this game.

    Perhaps it was my own fault, however I feel this game was massively over hyped and as such it has not come close to my expectations. Within a few hits of playing I was bored. The story is okay, the tasks that lead it forward however are all different variations of the same things. It just lacks the wow factor of stepping into similar open world games.    Meh is how I feel about this game.

    Perhaps it was my own fault, however I feel this game was massively over hyped and as such it has not come close to my expectations. Within a few hits of playing I was bored. The story is okay, the tasks that lead it forward however are all different variations of the same things. It just lacks the wow factor of stepping into similar open world games.

    Car handling is horrid, 'hacking' is dull, using your hacking skills in the game is only ever good it scripted events, when free roaming its all completely pointless. Graphics are acceptable, but not 'next gen' that's for sure.

    All in all - meh.    … Expand
  73. Drumhead19
    May 27, 2014
    10
    People just need to ignore the zero reviews overall. If you look up a profile and they have tons of reviews and all zeroes, it's best to just ignore them. They also copy/paste their same argument to all versions of the game, which if they hated one, the chance of them buying one for each system so they can hate it is pretty low. Why even play games when they're all a "failure" orPeople just need to ignore the zero reviews overall. If you look up a profile and they have tons of reviews and all zeroes, it's best to just ignore them. They also copy/paste their same argument to all versions of the game, which if they hated one, the chance of them buying one for each system so they can hate it is pretty low. Why even play games when they're all a "failure" or "disappointment"? That's like me digging holes as a hobby and then complaining on the internet about how I hate digging holes and each hole is always a failure and a disappointment.

    This game may not be a 10 but this rating is hijacked by morons now so it gets a 10 from me    … Expand
  74. Doctective
    May 27, 2014
    1
    I've been very excited for this since the reveal, and I can safely say that most of the stuff shown off is in the game, more or less.

    The problem is that's really it. The game working the best is there in the trailers, far away from your own control. Except for the scripted instances, the actual open world element to Watch_Dogs is a full lackluster. Instead of investing so much into    I've been very excited for this since the reveal, and I can safely say that most of the stuff shown off is in the game, more or less.

    The problem is that's really it. The game working the best is there in the trailers, far away from your own control. Except for the scripted instances, the actual open world element to Watch_Dogs is a full lackluster.

    Instead of investing so much into advertising the game as whatever it is supposed to be, a lot more money should have instead been invested into making Watch_Dogs actually what Ubisoft is trying to make us believe what it is. I'm not saying it's false advertisement, but it seems pretty clear that they went all the way hyping up a very mediocre game while being perfectly aware of that.

    PS: Also, considering this was advertised as "true next-gen experience", it's a joke that this game is running on the lowest resolution/framerate combo yet on PS4. Battlefield 4, while 900p, at least ran on 60 frames per second.    … Expand
  75. J4MESOX4D
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Watch Dogs is a unique and intriguing game that demonstrates considerable innovation and style but lets itself down in some key areas. You will either learn to love it, or hate the game for its flaws.

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

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

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

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

    Overall, Watch Dogs is a great game but the driving mechanics could be unforgivable for some. It's a game that is smartly designed and incredibly atmospheric but discredited by the driving. If you're looking for a thrilling story and a game that's unfamiliar with a fresh IP; it maybe worth overlooking the negatives just for this alone.    … Expand
  76. KOR-no123no
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Very good.
    It's so awesome!
    Graphics : good. ( Can not expect fall short, but Day-one believe the patch. )
    Fun : Top ( my subjective think )
    Sanctions : Top ( Hacking was awesome. )

    But Why Do I not support Hangul....
  77. ricardo130390
    May 27, 2014
    10
    very good game. amamzing 10/10. A stunning . marvelous open world game with so many innovation , great character and decent story , hacking into everyone's digital life is totally insane
  78. Akapone
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Very good new IP. Visuals not "NextGen" from time to time, but overall very solid. A huge amount of content like mini games, digital trips and so, with a huge lively city. Excellent gunplay and sound.
  79. voiders
    May 27, 2014
    4
    I hoped that game was the GOTY, but unfortunately Watch Dogs has so many problems that you cant avoid or lie to your self.

    1- Yes, the game dont have the E3 graphics. They downgraded the game. I dont have problem with the current graphics, but I have with lies! 2- The game was delayed for what? I hoped that time waiting was used to make the game better, not worse. 3- Every where I    I hoped that game was the GOTY, but unfortunately Watch Dogs has so many problems that you cant avoid or lie to your self.

    1- Yes, the game dont have the E3 graphics. They downgraded the game. I dont have problem with the current graphics, but I have with lies!
    2- The game was delayed for what? I hoped that time waiting was used to make the game better, not worse.
    3- Every where I look, here on Brazil, Watch Dogs is the most expense game of all time! At Steam, or PSN. I complained to ubisoft, and for my surprise they answered "the game worth this price". Cool, dont it?
    4- Watch dogs is a GTA clone, with a small city, promissing the best graphics of all time, but even Infamous Seceond Son has a better look!

    Sorry Ubisoft, you lied for us. And Im very disappointed with you.    … Expand
  80. GameFoker
    May 27, 2014
    0
    This game did not survive the hype, not only because Ubisoft's scam when they showed a graphic level they were never going to achieve, but also the whole premise of open gameplay and hacking almost everything.

    After a couple of hours of gameplay, you'll notice how rough this games is in almost every aspect and the reason they delayed it to not smash itself and lose against GTA V.    This game did not survive the hype, not only because Ubisoft's scam when they showed a graphic level they were never going to achieve, but also the whole premise of open gameplay and hacking almost everything.

    After a couple of hours of gameplay, you'll notice how rough this games is in almost every aspect and the reason they delayed it to not smash itself and lose against GTA V.

    Really, really disappointed on this one, this is what excessive advertising, false promises and biased reviews have created; an ugly, soul-less monster.    … Expand
  81. aspargus
    May 27, 2014
    0
    Ubisofts most recent attempt to make a game combining assansins creed and gta. Failed horribly. Cashcrab involving "Funny internet memes" and hacking.

    We are not twelve.

    Also the car physics seem to be coded by a incompetent developer.
  82. Gamingrules37
    May 27, 2014
    10
    I don't get what people have against this game, It is amazing. People need to understand WD is nothing like GTA. Sure it is an open word game but that doesn't mean it's GTA. This game caters to my kind who want something believable. GTA is an Insane open world game without limits, Which is not a bad thing in any way. Watch dogs is limited which again is not bad at all. WD is a very funI don't get what people have against this game, It is amazing. People need to understand WD is nothing like GTA. Sure it is an open word game but that doesn't mean it's GTA. This game caters to my kind who want something believable. GTA is an Insane open world game without limits, Which is not a bad thing in any way. Watch dogs is limited which again is not bad at all. WD is a very fun Open world game. Its new mechanic hacking is a very welcomed one. It has a decent story and stealthy gameplay but depends on how you want to play it. Sure the graphics are downgraded but they are still good. This game is a 9/10 for me but since people are bashing it so much I am trying to increase the score.… Expand
  83. Masterhummel
    May 27, 2014
    6
    There's not that much to say about the graphic controversity. The game looks good, no doubt, but not nearly as good as in the E3 Trailers, Launch Trailer or Steam Shop Page Screenshots. By all means, this form of false advertising has to stop. Also, getting hours less of playtime because i didnt bought the "Digitale Deluxe" Edition is just wrong and should not be supported.

    For the game    There's not that much to say about the graphic controversity. The game looks good, no doubt, but not nearly as good as in the E3 Trailers, Launch Trailer or Steam Shop Page Screenshots. By all means, this form of false advertising has to stop. Also, getting hours less of playtime because i didnt bought the "Digitale Deluxe" Edition is just wrong and should not be supported.

    For the game itself, its your average GTA style game. The story is very odd and inconsistent. The one moment i beat someone up with a basbeall bat, then i'm visiting my nephew, then i'm suddenly Badass McBadBat again. The side Missions are extremly dull and usually consist of dozens of heavily armed dudes getting thrown at you. You have whole military-like mob convoys driving trough the city. Whoever runs the city is probably the worst police state in the history of gaming.

    The gameplay is uber-realistic. You have a three meter turn radius, every car handles like a formula one car that has tanked cerosine and the gunplay is quite odd. That said, there are good things in watchdogs and its fun to **** around with the city, but its not enough to keep me want to play it.

    In the end, Watch_Dogs is not a bad game. Its just extremely average.    … Expand
  84. james007dude
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Excellent game, particle effects are amazing, the story is nicely flowed. Pretty fun game.
    By far the best feature is the online hacking, can create awesome opportunity to cause chaos.
  85. lain
    May 27, 2014
    4
    Realmente pobre, los coches no se deforman, no interactuan con el entorno bien, lastexturas les falta fondo y encima las sombras practicamente no existen, mejor recomendar jugar de nuevo el GTA IV que se lo come con patatas.
  86. Seigert
    May 27, 2014
    9
    A good mix of Assassin's Creed and GTA.

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

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

    On the other side -- driving is not so smooth as in GTA and sometimes constantly arriving side missions like crime preventing nearly overwhelm you. Hopefully, that could be fixed in near future.    … Expand
  87. flyer9431
    May 27, 2014
    4
    Graphics is nice, gameplay is good though gets boring after 4-5 hours of playing. I would give it 7/10 if it wasn't that overhyped. Ubisoft, calm down your marketers.
  88. GamerStream
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Some of the gameplay mechanic is similiar to PlayStation Exclusive, The Last of Us. However, some of E3 2012-2013 part were mising or cut by Ubisoft such as; Hand-stealth, Gun sequense, dramatic story, etc... The gameplay psychic was using a low-life engine, Havok (also used in TLOU). Face it, this isn't GTA, or Saints Row, or any other kind of familiar sandbox game. I was having so muchSome of the gameplay mechanic is similiar to PlayStation Exclusive, The Last of Us. However, some of E3 2012-2013 part were mising or cut by Ubisoft such as; Hand-stealth, Gun sequense, dramatic story, etc... The gameplay psychic was using a low-life engine, Havok (also used in TLOU). Face it, this isn't GTA, or Saints Row, or any other kind of familiar sandbox game. I was having so much fun with the hacking part, by stealing personal information, bank account, taking over a network, but you just waiting for this cool game, until you give a good, or bad respond....… Expand
  89. alidemigod
    May 27, 2014
    4
    Brings something diff to the table, not WOW but still interesting. Graphics are awesome on my opinion but graphic whores may think different. Overall i think this game is great and totally worth the 60$. Buy it, you won't regret it !
  90. neviem
    May 27, 2014
    4
    I was really looking towards this game, mainly due to rockstar don't giving a crap about PCs, so maybe that's also why I'm so disappointed with it. (This is about the PC version)
    Like the story is ok, but the rest just screams CONSOLE-PORT. I mean, if I want to play with a controller, I will play on my console, but when I play a PC game I expect it to be playable with keyboard and mouse.    I was really looking towards this game, mainly due to rockstar don't giving a crap about PCs, so maybe that's also why I'm so disappointed with it. (This is about the PC version)
    Like the story is ok, but the rest just screams CONSOLE-PORT. I mean, if I want to play with a controller, I will play on my console, but when I play a PC game I expect it to be playable with keyboard and mouse. In this case, it's a pain. There is some really weird mouse acceleration that is different in menu's (too fast) and in the game (too slow) and it seems that is not possible to turn it off. But the major pain is driving a car which is unfortunately a major part of this game and therefore it's ruining it from my perspective - driving a car feels like you are driving on an ice. Not to mention that if you adjust the view while driving the game will change it back again after few seconds (another obvious console inheritance). Fighting is mediocre at best - again strange control - you have to press c to get in cover, but you have to press v to get out of it.
    The major gimmick of this game is hacking - this should have had made this game special. Well, to be honest it stopped in the middle again, some parts are ok (but those are mostly prescripted), rest feels like you don't even have to use it. Not to mention that hacking while driving (eg. traffic lights) is again a pain on keyboard (well, until you will remap the keys) - you drive with aswd and to hack you have to HOLD q - that means that you either won't be able to turn left or accelerate for the time needed to hack - add to that above mentioned crappy driving model and you have the image.
    The graphics is okish, nothing spectacular on the PC, but not bad. What IS bad is optimalization - there is almost none, just just the web and you will see cry of the users playing it. For a game that requires 3GB VRAM, 6GB RAM and Core I7 to run on full I would expect something spectacular, but this is not the case.
    Overall I rate this at 4, as there is nothing else for the PC at the moment, otherwise it would be a 3. If the manage (but I'm skeptical about this) to improve the controls and mainly driving model in the following patches (there is already a day 0 patch but it's fixing only AI and something else - oh, this reminds me about AI - it SUCKS. Like enemies don't care that you are killing them with unsilenced weapons or explosions as long as they won't see you. Like guy will walk to the dead body, look at it and after a while he will walk away. Really? in 2014?) it may be 6-7, but in current state it's a nobuy advice from me.    … Expand
  91. C3realkillah
    May 27, 2014
    10
    I'n shocked at how there'd are so many haters for this game. IMO opinion this game is wayyy better than gta 5 and here is why. First off the city of Chicago feels way more real than anything rockstar has crafted. Don't get me wrong rockstar can craft some great live open world games but nothing comes close to matching watchdogs living breathing city. Random crimes happen, fights, and someI'n shocked at how there'd are so many haters for this game. IMO opinion this game is wayyy better than gta 5 and here is why. First off the city of Chicago feels way more real than anything rockstar has crafted. Don't get me wrong rockstar can craft some great live open world games but nothing comes close to matching watchdogs living breathing city. Random crimes happen, fights, and some nova will even call the cops on you. It just feels so real even in how the npcs interact with you and others. It's simply amazing. The animation and graphics are excellent even though there is a noticeable graphics downgrade. The shooting and hacking in the game is fun and opens up endless possibilities on how to complete missions, stop crimes, or evade the cops. There is just so much content in this game from the aforementioned random crimes to activities like chess, drinking games, races, and even my favorite activities...digital trips. There is so much more this game offers but explaining it would take a while and I'd rather get back to playing this amazing piece of work. It is well worth the money don't believe the hate. It ain't perfect but it sure as hell is close to it 9.5/10… Expand
  92. RazerN
    May 27, 2014
    5
    I was hyped for this game following E3 2012, but feel Ubisoft sold me a lie. From the moment they hyped the graphics, not telling people that it was on a top spec PC and Next-Gen consoles would be a big downgrade, they set themselves up to fall.

    Somebody has put a lot of effort into the game, but let down by the marketing department. Fortunately I waited until somebody else spend £65    I was hyped for this game following E3 2012, but feel Ubisoft sold me a lie. From the moment they hyped the graphics, not telling people that it was on a top spec PC and Next-Gen consoles would be a big downgrade, they set themselves up to fall.

    Somebody has put a lot of effort into the game, but let down by the marketing department.

    Fortunately I waited until somebody else spend £65 on this then tried first. I am a graphics whore, so felt so let down that my money will stay in my pocket.

    Next Gen is not really feeling like it at the moment.    … Expand
  93. sealthkillin
    May 27, 2014
    0
    Watch Dogs single player may have be a bit disappointing with it's stupid story line and monotonous missions but it brought a new kind of gameplay which was never seen before and it also has a multiplayer with full of online fun but over all it wasn't a complete perfect game as we thought watching the e3 gameplays and trailers
  94. hawk97
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Wow, you can really see the development path the game took, it plays like someone put AC1 on top of a GTA game.

    The important part is that its fun and original. That makes it better than COD 30-some or AC 4 in my book.
  95. moratti45
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Look while you may look at my rating and think it may be too low I look at all the high reviews and think if the score is even the same one they gave with the review.
  96. DvBizzle
    May 27, 2014
    8
    So I've played Watch Dogs around 12 hours and have only completed the first act due to the massive amount of side missions and other activities the online aspect of the game is simple, with one player joining your game and having a set task, for example tail the player or hack the player while they are trying to blend in to not get killed. Other online modes include racing and a captureSo I've played Watch Dogs around 12 hours and have only completed the first act due to the massive amount of side missions and other activities the online aspect of the game is simple, with one player joining your game and having a set task, for example tail the player or hack the player while they are trying to blend in to not get killed. Other online modes include racing and a capture the flag type game. the game so far is excellent and i have had no lag issues or any other issues with the game. The overall idea of watch dogs is a simple one. you are Aiden Pearce a man who can hack into almost anything ranging from Cameras to Grenades held by the NPC characters. There are several ways you can tackle the missions some of the missions can be done without Aiden even being seen by the enemies where as you can also go in guns blazing and take out everyone and anyone you want.

    So far i have not found any bad parts, the game runs smoothly on the Playstation 4 the only issue with the gameplay is have is driving. The driving seems terribly clunky especially when you are driving at high speeds and trying to turn corners, but this depends on the car you drive at most times as the better cars such as the sports cars seem a lot more responsive and easier to drive. there is no combat from the cars apart from using your phone to hack things like gas lines, pop up blockers, traffic lights and more thus making driving feel quite limited.

    Watch Dogs contains a kind of moral system which reflect on the things you do. Mainly if you injure or kill civilians you will have a negative moral, so far i have not found any reason for this apart from time to time seeing news clips saying things such as ' The vigilante has killed innocent people' the hacking mini game is simple but effective as you have to spin pieces around trying to link to a lock, this mini game is spread out quite even between the games missions so it does not get tiring or repetitive. overall the game is great and is worth picking up if you are into free roam games.    … Expand
  97. steelcurtaingam
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs is a game that almost needs no introduction but shouldn't be taken completely lightly at all. From the start it seemed like this game would have to much hype going into its release, but once you get into the game you will start to notice the journey it takes you on isn't what you probably expected but is still breath taking and a fresh idea none the less. Being set in aWatch Dogs is a game that almost needs no introduction but shouldn't be taken completely lightly at all. From the start it seemed like this game would have to much hype going into its release, but once you get into the game you will start to notice the journey it takes you on isn't what you probably expected but is still breath taking and a fresh idea none the less. Being set in a futuristic city of Chicago I feel the best things going for Watch Dogs has to be the innovative story it has set, along with decent character developments that will keep you wanting more even after the story is over. The only things that truly held this game back from being the best it could be was due to a bit of rushed story plot lines, quality control and a tad of repetitive gameplay. None the less Watch Dogs is truly a next gen experience that you will want to play at some point and that is why I feel this game deserves a 8.5/10!… Expand
  98. Reviz
    May 27, 2014
    7
    The game isn't as bad as people may think. It brings some original gameplay elements as well as decent graphics and interesting storyline with well-written characters. Is it worth 60$? I'd say yes if you enjoy stealth gameplay and don't mind GTA-style big city
  99. NBT
    May 27, 2014
    9
    Good open world with a new and very well done story line . Multiplayer is a bit thin do to the lack of coop game play . there is only 1 vs 1 or all vs all.
    on the plus side .. while i tested the game there was not a single bug in it...
    almost every mission have several ways of completing them . stealth , loud , ghost ... and its not easy . but its possible. is it worth buying: if you    Good open world with a new and very well done story line . Multiplayer is a bit thin do to the lack of coop game play . there is only 1 vs 1 or all vs all.
    on the plus side .. while i tested the game there was not a single bug in it...
    almost every mission have several ways of completing them . stealth , loud , ghost ... and its not easy . but its possible. is it worth buying:
    if you want to see the story of the game ? YES !!!
    ...
    you want only play online multiplayer ? no !    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

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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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