Watch Dogs

 PlayStation 4
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 3903 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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....
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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?
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Slade_6
    May 28, 2014
    9
    I love this game! i admit that i do not like the Driving especially after having played GTA V... but only because GTA set such high standards for driving. but every other feature of the game in my opinion is about 10x better than GTA. in fact i think that its exactly what GTA needed. the phone feature is great and the fluidity is perfect.. if u were to mix GTA with watchdogs then it wouldI love this game! i admit that i do not like the Driving especially after having played GTA V... but only because GTA set such high standards for driving. but every other feature of the game in my opinion is about 10x better than GTA. in fact i think that its exactly what GTA needed. the phone feature is great and the fluidity is perfect.. if u were to mix GTA with watchdogs then it would be such a good game that people would have a really hard time in school and studying. to conclude Watch dogs is a great game and um giving it a 9 because the only thing it is missing is better driving. more like GTA V driving.… Expand
  10. tiennen07
    May 28, 2014
    9
    I would say that this game is probably one of the best games of 2014 to date.

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

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

    Not to mention -- this game is HARD. If you are looking for a challenge, this is definitely the right game for you.
  11. Azlinthelich
    May 28, 2014
    9
    I have played the game for a few hours now and I find it to be a lot of fun. Yes, the driving was a bit frustrating at first but with a little practice it's no longer an issue.

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

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

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

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

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

    At the end of the day I would recommend buying this.    … Expand
  12. Prodion
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Sometimes, I seriously wish I could give up on humanity... 4.5 on the PC version?! You must be joking. Even if you didn't enjoy the full experience, you still cant ignore the extreme amounts of content this game has to offer. How anyone could rate this game poorly is beyond me. However, I admit the game is flawed, it has several glitches and bugs and the driving reminds me of a poor GTA VSometimes, I seriously wish I could give up on humanity... 4.5 on the PC version?! You must be joking. Even if you didn't enjoy the full experience, you still cant ignore the extreme amounts of content this game has to offer. How anyone could rate this game poorly is beyond me. However, I admit the game is flawed, it has several glitches and bugs and the driving reminds me of a poor GTA V clone. But the difference between GTA V and Watch Dogs is the fact that Watch Dogs has an interactive world, while GTA V has shooting and storytelling. People also complain about the story in Watch Dogs, but to me personally the story is not lackluster at all. Besides, if you were to get bored from a typical story mission, you could drive 30 km in the other direction and rob a store. Did I mention the multiplayer aspect and being able to hack other players? This game has focused on the hacking and multiplayer aspect instead of focusing on driving and a memorable story. Some people will enjoy this, others will undeniably hate it. IT IS COMPLETELY SUBJECTIVE. But giving it a 0/10 is moronic, and frankly juvenile. I have only experienced one 0/10 game and that is RAMBO THE VIDEO GAME. If you seriously believe that Rambo the video game and Watch Dogs deserve the same score, then you must take a hard look in the mirror. And if you climbed aboard the Ubisoft Hype Train two years ago when this game was announced and was disappointed by the final product, then that is your own fault, not the developer`s fault!

    BTW, I sincerely apologize for my spelling, I come from a cold place in the north, namely Norway :)    … Expand
  13. Moppy
    May 29, 2014
    9
    Brilliant game with some unique game play, that is very rare. Its unbelievable that this game has been given anything below an 8. Its engine isn't perfect but is still very good. Graphics not as high as expected but still very good. The immersion the game achieves is the best ive ever played. Played it for two days solid and not even started the story yet [past "Open Your World"].Brilliant game with some unique game play, that is very rare. Its unbelievable that this game has been given anything below an 8. Its engine isn't perfect but is still very good. Graphics not as high as expected but still very good. The immersion the game achieves is the best ive ever played. Played it for two days solid and not even started the story yet [past "Open Your World"]. Defiantly worth the money and hype, just too many internet trolls these days who feel any minor fault deserves slating and giving a 0.… Expand
  14. Guardian0404
    May 29, 2014
    9
    I can't really understand how someone could give this game a 0/1 unless it was for the pc edition and all of the bugs its experiencing. This game has it's faults of course, just like EVERY OTHER GAME, but it does a lot of things right. The gameplay is solid and the open world map provides plenty to do.
  15. PikesNo1
    May 30, 2014
    9
    Watch Dogs is a beautifully made game. There is much to do and explore. I hear people complaining about the driving mechanic, It is a bit off at first but after a half and hour of playing, you get used to it.
    The other thing I noticed in this game is the amount of Illuminati symbolism for all you conspiracy theorists out there. I would say this game is worth buying and playing. I am enjoying it.
  16. zsguerreiro
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Give it a chance! I read all the negative feedback from users without even trying the game...Got home, played for 15min and thought to myself "what a crappy version of gta" and turned off the playstation.
    A couple of days later I picked up the game again, and...well, the game is really good, graphics are quite nice(specially during rain or at night), you will also get used to the driving.    Give it a chance! I read all the negative feedback from users without even trying the game...Got home, played for 15min and thought to myself "what a crappy version of gta" and turned off the playstation.
    A couple of days later I picked up the game again, and...well, the game is really good, graphics are quite nice(specially during rain or at night), you will also get used to the driving.
    My advice, stop reading reviews, buy the game and give it a chance! you won´t be disappointed.    … Expand
  17. Agarag
    May 31, 2014
    9
    At first I found the complexity intimidating but as I got a few hours in my smile grew and the "wows" started coming.
    Where the mighty GTA games will often have you barreling towards targets or objectives in the middle distance, Watch Dogs ramps up immersion by needing you to be more intimate with your immediate surroundings. To add to the immersion we're given NPC's with more detail,    At first I found the complexity intimidating but as I got a few hours in my smile grew and the "wows" started coming.
    Where the mighty GTA games will often have you barreling towards targets or objectives in the middle distance, Watch Dogs ramps up immersion by needing you to be more intimate with your immediate surroundings. To add to the immersion we're given NPC's with more detail, more fluid animations and more intricate AI than we have ever seen in a 3rd person open world game.
    The result is the most immersive open world experience I've ever had. I go to sleep thinking about it and wake up dying to jump back in. A superb game that gives me goosebumps for the future of this generation of gaming.    … Expand
  18. JumpInJon
    May 31, 2014
    9
    This game is brilliant, It gives you a long and compelling story (around 20 hours). The game also gives a ton for the user to go out and do, with many side quests, random events and collectables to go for.
  19. porcini
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Honestly, I don't believe that most of the VERY negative reviews here are for real - a lot of trolling going on. I've played the game for a few days now and I'm very impressed. Not giving a 10 because of the story - it tries to be too serious but gets silly too often.
  20. Thebigham
    May 31, 2014
    9
    I feel this game is one of those game that makes you want come back again and again but from what i have seen on the internet people like to hate on this games for its graphics and compare it to gta. Although not what we originally saw to say this game is bad looking is a stupid statement. In no way does this game have bad graphics and to hate the game for not looking how you want it toI feel this game is one of those game that makes you want come back again and again but from what i have seen on the internet people like to hate on this games for its graphics and compare it to gta. Although not what we originally saw to say this game is bad looking is a stupid statement. In no way does this game have bad graphics and to hate the game for not looking how you want it to is stupid and childish. Now if you are somewhat mature and can make decisions for yourself you might find this is the perfect game for you. It has a great story and the characters are actually likable. The city feels so alive with every npc having their own personality and reacting like someone would in real life. The game has great ai and the gameplay is fantastic with the hacking adding a whole new level of strategy. I also noticed unlike other open world games this one can be changing at times especially with the second to last mission and the mission "by any means necessary". As for people comparing this to gta just stop. Gta was a pretty big let down with everything except the story. The world was bland and they promised smart ai that would interact with you but that was a complete lie. Gta 5's ai was worse then the ai in gta 4 and the multiplayer is a mess and is still missing stuff they promised back in September of 2013. This game just like all other games has its flaws too. The two biggest being the driving and the world invasion and how it punishes for turning off the ability for people to invade you. This game feels solid and so far its the best next gen game that has come out in my opinion. This game deserves a better score then 6.3 and before you hate the game at least try it you might find that you really like or that you hate it and you just wasted 60 dollars but you'll never know unless you play it.… Expand
  21. mikeymagik
    Jun 1, 2014
    9
    This game has been getting a lot of hate for the downgraded graphics, the similar feel to GTA 5 and the delayed release of the game. This is a good game. It has great characters, a little black humour, great story and great game play. The only reason why i am only giving it 9 out of ten is because the shooting can be a tiny bit repetitive but it does make up for it with the hacking. IThis game has been getting a lot of hate for the downgraded graphics, the similar feel to GTA 5 and the delayed release of the game. This is a good game. It has great characters, a little black humour, great story and great game play. The only reason why i am only giving it 9 out of ten is because the shooting can be a tiny bit repetitive but it does make up for it with the hacking. I definitely recommend that you buy this game.… Expand
  22. jason31
    Jun 1, 2014
    9
    It`s not objective to hate this game. For a sandbox game it comes near to GTA and the hacking additions makes this game got it`s own face. And driving has even a cockpit view!!
  23. jhprmc316
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    8.2??? Why the hell? This game is much better than an 8.2. It's a 9 at worst. It has both an enjoyable story and an innovative multiplayer design that works seamlessly with the campaign. That is no small feat. I absolutley love when somebody tries to hack my phone and I have to run around frantically looking for them. It creates a type of stealth gameplay I have never experienced in8.2??? Why the hell? This game is much better than an 8.2. It's a 9 at worst. It has both an enjoyable story and an innovative multiplayer design that works seamlessly with the campaign. That is no small feat. I absolutley love when somebody tries to hack my phone and I have to run around frantically looking for them. It creates a type of stealth gameplay I have never experienced in multiplayer before. I also love watching some random person running around looking for me when I'm sitting in a parked car right in front of them. "Hey, dummy...I can almost smell your musk from here!" It's hysterical to watch and I can feel their frustration from the other side of the country. Then, when they do discover you...it's on. I had one situation where I drove my car off a bridge, jumped out of the car in mid air and landed near a few docked boats. The guy chasing me followed my lead and a boat chase ensued that resulted in a hacked bridge and my getting shot to pieces. The multiplayer racing is also fun and totally unpredictable (but in a good way). The world is rediculously detailed and alive. I guess I wish there was a little more verticality, a few more things to hack, and shooting while driving, but those are small gripes for a game that never loses my attention. It's been a long time since I last itched to get home from work to play a game. When my wife starts getting pissed at how little attention I am giving her, that's when you know it's good.… Expand
  24. Klayerone
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    This game is really good . I liked that its singelplayer and multiplayer at the same time, it adds depth to the game. It doesent fell closed off. I played it on PS4 and it look amazing. Not as amazing as Infamous:second. But still very nice look. As gameplay goes you are overwhelmed with inormation at the start, but once you played a couple of hours and everything has sinked in the gameThis game is really good . I liked that its singelplayer and multiplayer at the same time, it adds depth to the game. It doesent fell closed off. I played it on PS4 and it look amazing. Not as amazing as Infamous:second. But still very nice look. As gameplay goes you are overwhelmed with inormation at the start, but once you played a couple of hours and everything has sinked in the game gets better. There is so much to do in Singelplayer and multiplayer. I gave it a 9/10 because everything feels weel thought of and I didnt suffer any of the glitches and downtimes. Plus it feels like Ubistoft learnt from its misstakes from the Assassins creed games. You should definitely buy this game if like the concept of the game.… Expand
  25. matthew13
    Jun 6, 2014
    9
    GAMEPLAY 9,5
    The gameplay works perfectly.The game is very funny to play and there are a lot of activities to do.The map has a medium size and is very similar to GTA IV.Hacking is very important and with hacking you earn money,unlock missions and you can also stop vehicles or create blackouts.The combat system is realistic but you have too many ammo and weapons so it' sn't very    GAMEPLAY 9,5
    The gameplay works perfectly.The game is very funny to play and there are a lot of activities to do.The map has a medium size and is very similar to GTA IV.Hacking is very important and with hacking you earn money,unlock missions and you can also stop vehicles or create blackouts.The combat system is realistic but you have too many ammo and weapons so it' sn't very realistic.One discouraging thing is that you can't shoot during chase or when you're in vehicles.The plot is interesting and the stealth mission are realized well.The stealth system is very similar to Splinter Cell series

    GRAPHIC 8
    It's good but not excellent.There are few errors and a lot of SD textures

    DURATION 7,5
    There are a lot of missions and quests ,but you complete all things in about 40-45 hours.Online mode is very poor.So the game is long, but GTA V is more more long than Watch Dogs

    SOUND 9
    Very good,nothing to say about it.
    FINAL COMMENT
    Watch Dogs is a good game with some particular aspects, but there are a lot of bugs and a lot of thing that hadn't been realized very well.    … Expand
  26. Hir0Protagoni5t
    Jun 6, 2014
    9
    The 0s and 1s are crazy, even if you don't absolutely love the game, nothing about it has seemed broken. The negativity from some reviewers stems mostly from the fact that their expectations were so high that nothing could possibly live up to them. I'm only halfway through or so, and really the game will fall in the 7-9 range for me, but I'm going to go ahead and give a 9 to even out someThe 0s and 1s are crazy, even if you don't absolutely love the game, nothing about it has seemed broken. The negativity from some reviewers stems mostly from the fact that their expectations were so high that nothing could possibly live up to them. I'm only halfway through or so, and really the game will fall in the 7-9 range for me, but I'm going to go ahead and give a 9 to even out some of the insane negativity from others.

    Is it the perfect dream game that everyone has awaited their entire life for? Probably not. But, it's a really good game.

    Comparing it to GTA V I would give Watch Dogs the nod as far as actual gameplay goes. The missions seem more interesting on WD for the most part, though it's close. But, GTA V does have a better overall story and more interesting characters.

    I definitely think the game is worth buying unless you're only planning on buying 2-3 games per year. It's definitely among the best games currently available on PS4.    … Expand
  27. bobbyanalog
    Jun 9, 2014
    9
    Not sure that any of the negative reviewers actually played this game. I was reluctant to pick this up because of the negative user reviews, I found time over the weekend and picked it up regardless. I'm glad I did. After playing about 4 hours of this I enjoyed every minute, people should never expect something to be the best ever and then give it negative reviews when it isn't, thoughNot sure that any of the negative reviewers actually played this game. I was reluctant to pick this up because of the negative user reviews, I found time over the weekend and picked it up regardless. I'm glad I did. After playing about 4 hours of this I enjoyed every minute, people should never expect something to be the best ever and then give it negative reviews when it isn't, though it is better than most. I can only speak for PS4 but I've experienced no bugs either, can't wait to get home and play more tonight.… Expand
  28. TrueReview4You
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a bad User Score due to the over complaining "wannabe" critics that are berating this game so badly.

    For Starters-
    You get the people that hate the game for the graphics, now i don't get this at all.
    The graphics them self are just purely beautiful, and if you hate on them it's either your consoles fault or there is seriously something wrong with you in general.

    Then.. you get the people that hate on the game for not offering a very good storyline or with very good voice actors or a well written script.
    The game itself actually tries its best to pull you in, yes it has some parts to where it would seem a bit too bland, but Ubisoft actually did a really great job compared to the other "rushed" games that they've had in the past.
    This game wasn't rushed, neither was it underdeveloped either, they actually took the time to make sure that the game you're getting isn't the proverbial trash that you would see now a days with games that hadn't put anything to nothing at all to developing a game.

    Then you have the people that complain about the game not working at all for their system.
    You can find many answers to seek help for your problem, but obviously if the game can't run on your console then it's not the games fault.

    Take a look at all of the recent patches, fixes, and updates that they've been releasing lately.
    They've fixed the game up so much, you couldn't tell how much of a mess it was at release.
    For all those who returned this game just because it had a few minor "problems" with it, then shame on you.

    For those of you actually wanting a real review out of this game, then here it is.

    The Story stars out by showing you the life of a brilliant hacker named Aiden Pierce whom using his skills, along with the notorious hacker group "DedSec" to show the citizens that the ctOS corporation isn't doing their job right with the technology they've developed.
    The game goes right into showing you, the protagonist having a "hit" on you to take you out once and for all by a mysterious counter hacker trying to get rid of you.
    Two Hit-Men then go after you while you're out and about with your neice and her two children. The problem is, when they had tried to shoot you, they end up shooting the youngest of them all and ending her life.
    The first part of the game to where you are able to do anything, is an interrogating scene to where your job is to get information out of the Hit-Man that went after you.
    Of course, none of it is working so the game tells you to shoot him in the head. Pretty straight forward.

    You then are shown a scene to where there's a dead body on the ground, and one of the gun men try's to shoot you.
    Your Back-Up or Partner shoots the guy down, and you wonder where the hell this guy has been since you were in that room beforehand.
    You then need escape past the police and get out of the building, but it isn't as easy as it sounds.
    You need to make sure you're not spotted, and of course this is where the hacking part of the game starts.
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    You start off by hacking into cameras to see where your path is ahead of you, and unlock doors that are inaccessible for you.
    After you use the camera on the outside to unlock the first door, you are introduced to one of your first "Hacking" gadgets you can use.
    The Distractor.
    You grab some electrical scraps to craft the weapon, and throw it towards the other way.
    You set it off so the guard is out of the way so you can proceed to the next area.
    You see the Captain of the police and a few police officers being interviewed by a news station in a bar, and sneak past them through the back (Or.. walk right in their line of sight and fail the mission... your choice of course)
    You'll see a few security guards chatting through a glass door, so you'll want to hide to the side of it, or just not be near it at all.
    You'll call up your DedSec buddies, and they'll tell you to find the security guard with access codes to the servers mainframe to cause a "Stadium Blackout". After finding him by hacking a few cameras, you'll have access to a new weapon called "Blackout". You'll select the weapon and press the trigger button to make the whole place go dark.
    You sneak past the security guards, and then have to get away from them by using a car giving to you by your partner or run the whole way there (not the smartest idea.. go with the car or a car in general).
    At this point, there's a lot of action going on, and i have to say that i was impressed by the amount of it.

    After all of it, you can either go on campaign missions, online missions / activities, or.. do whatever you want.
    And this is just a small portion of the game.

    Added up you're getting MANY hours out of this games campaign alone.
    Overall, I'm impressed with the sheer take that Ubisoft has taken with this game, and it was well worth the wait.

    Longer Development = Better Game
    Better Game = Happy Players
    Happy Players = Better Sequels (We All Hope)    … Expand
  29. Gh0stwr1t3r
    Jun 11, 2014
    9
    Overhyped and underdelivered, but this doesn't make it a bad game.
    Yes, it's not next-gen, and after all we've seen years before the release, this is not THE game ubisoft has promised. But what can I say, I had a lot of fun, even if there was a bitter taste of "naah, this could be so much better". But this is also grumbling on a high level if we're honest.
    I'm sure Watch_Dogs_2 will be killer.
  30. Flynny1655
    Jun 13, 2014
    9
    I thoroughly enjoyed this game, it is no GTA V, and does not match up to Saints Row 2, but it is a fun game, with a good story that does not do a whole lot wrong. I never cam across a big game-breaking bug or any gameplay elements that i really hated or that were really badly done, no major flaws that I could see but quite a few niggling ones. On the other hand it does nt do anything outI thoroughly enjoyed this game, it is no GTA V, and does not match up to Saints Row 2, but it is a fun game, with a good story that does not do a whole lot wrong. I never cam across a big game-breaking bug or any gameplay elements that i really hated or that were really badly done, no major flaws that I could see but quite a few niggling ones. On the other hand it does nt do anything out of this world, the driving is average, the shooting is decent, the hacking is really quite nice but I am disappointed by the fact you can't Deus Ex your way through with minimal mass murder. This game is a lot like the original assassins Creed, there is something missing here but the foundation of a great game is there, except it is no where near as repetitive as Assassins Creed 1 and has a better **** finale with all of Chicago's technology being used against you rather than a billion English soldiers to counter kill.… Expand
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#37 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#4 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#9 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  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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