Watch Dogs

 PlayStation 4
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6.7

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  1. Northur
    Nov 16, 2014
    6
    I finally did WC after I skipped the hype. The game is not ny anymeans GOTY candinate but it's definitely not a bad game. I was just wondering why there is no melee button but only automated and scripted takedown events.. Also as a gun enthusiastist I noticed that a lot of the guns were holding wrong amount of bullets in the mags, sight were missing etc. Story is nothing new, but it'sI finally did WC after I skipped the hype. The game is not ny anymeans GOTY candinate but it's definitely not a bad game. I was just wondering why there is no melee button but only automated and scripted takedown events.. Also as a gun enthusiastist I noticed that a lot of the guns were holding wrong amount of bullets in the mags, sight were missing etc. Story is nothing new, but it's still solid. For this reduced price I recommend WC.… Expand
  2. Armis
    Nov 14, 2014
    6
    Horribly overhyped dull piece of crap. Add to that the horrible police rubberbanding (which makes it utterly impossible to ever, EVER lose the cops unless you have a gadget to prevent them spotting you in the first place. Just not fun.
  3. eldumloido
    Nov 14, 2014
    5
    Nice idea, bad execution. Too much shooting, crime prevention bugs like hell (perp takes a gun out, point's it at victim, I beat him, get fail, apparently I acted too soon(!!!!!!!!!)) and driving physics are ridiculous.
    If they just focused more on actual hacking and took influences from games like uplink in mini-games instead of pipe-mania it would be great.
  4. Interstellar_
    Nov 14, 2014
    8
    Who can give 0 for this game ! WTF ? You give this score because you are frustrate ?
    I think 80 it's a reasonable score for this new franchise.
    DLC Badblood give a fresh view of this game univers too.
  5. Massakers
    Nov 13, 2014
    6
    The more i play UBISOFT game the more i think now its a **** compagny , the make promo like wow , and then you buy the game and you realise that its just a GTA LIKE and its not even comparable to gta cause GTA was a great game .. 2 hours of play and i just cant doing it , return it to eb games .. Same for assassin creed unity , what a shame ubisoft ..
  6. MattRogan
    Nov 11, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well this review long over due. Let be start I did not think graphic are THAT bad but I will admit Ubisoft really need to stop overhyped their game. Now I did like open-world combat (going in gun in or stealth) some side misson were fun like gang hideout. But game start apart for me is that Aiden is very boring and try to hard to be max payne and fact Overall story is boring. Those give credit T-Bone and other chacher are fun but can't save this story of the game and ending was sequel baiting. But I did enjoy game but nothing to saw go back once done… Expand
  7. ThiouZ
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs is a new franchise like Assassin's Creed in its time. This is not GTA but still a good game on PS4. This game is fun to play in the city of Chicago.

    Graphics 9/10
    Music 9/10
    Scenario 7/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Multiplayer 7/10

    My overall score is 8
  8. Nigelbillson
    Nov 9, 2014
    8
    If you like open world games, you'll like this.

    If you've been swept up in the pitchfork grabbing mob bashing Watch Dogs for little else other than it's graphics you probably haven't even played the game much. Yes, the graphics have been toned down. But imagine the backlash if Ubisoft released on PS4 a game that looked like the trailers and then on PS3 released a game that was... well    If you like open world games, you'll like this.

    If you've been swept up in the pitchfork grabbing mob bashing Watch Dogs for little else other than it's graphics you probably haven't even played the game much. Yes, the graphics have been toned down. But imagine the backlash if Ubisoft released on PS4 a game that looked like the trailers and then on PS3 released a game that was... well the videos explain all.

    Story-

    The game is set around Aiden Pearce, a vigilante. That's all you need to know. The story is bland and cliche, if you buy games for the story experience you won't enjoy this. The game struggled to provide any motivation for the character yet fails spectacularly. If you see a review praising the story, it's probably a troll.

    Gameplay-
    The gameplay is basically an open world stealth game with the addition of controlling elements of the world. The hacking isn't gimmicky and is legitimately helpful. Take this example:
    I've stealth killed a guy and a different guard spots him. I bring down the load on a nearby forklift to block his path and remain stealthy and take him out. Highlights include several bases of this evil corporation Blume and the gang hideouts which require you to stealth kill the enemy.

    Graphics-
    Not spectacular.    … Expand
  9. MetalGearRex
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    I don't believe that this game deserves the amount of hate that it's getting, it was a fun open-world 3rd person shooter with basic but fun hacking mechanics and although some people may consider it to be a gimmick, it varies the gameplay up just enough for it to be worthwhile! The story, while not as good as the current overlord, GTA 5, It is interesting and compelling enough for you toI don't believe that this game deserves the amount of hate that it's getting, it was a fun open-world 3rd person shooter with basic but fun hacking mechanics and although some people may consider it to be a gimmick, it varies the gameplay up just enough for it to be worthwhile! The story, while not as good as the current overlord, GTA 5, It is interesting and compelling enough for you to stick by until the very end! The side missions were very fun and the online gamemodes simply out the icing on the cake!… Expand
  10. tormentor55
    Nov 8, 2014
    7
    Watchdogs isn't a **** game. It really isn't. A better term would be a mediocre game. A fun, but nevertheless a mediocre game. The graphics in ps4 is decent but it looks horrific on ps3.( Nothing to do with frame-rates, just doesn't look that great.) The environment breaks extremely easily with the smallest touch from your car and the driving mechanics take some getting used to. The copWatchdogs isn't a **** game. It really isn't. A better term would be a mediocre game. A fun, but nevertheless a mediocre game. The graphics in ps4 is decent but it looks horrific on ps3.( Nothing to do with frame-rates, just doesn't look that great.) The environment breaks extremely easily with the smallest touch from your car and the driving mechanics take some getting used to. The cop sequences try to catch the gta lightning in the bottle but they're not quite there yet. (You can be in a shootout with cops, take cover and just do nothing and they will not respond in anyway whatsoever until you get out of cover.) The story is bland and does not even COMPARE to GTA 5's story, and to be honest it's kind of Aiden's fault why his family is so screwed over. Overall, Watchdog's feels like Ubisoft's emulation of GTA, except with hacking. (The only thing I don't have complaints on.) Some may say that games like Watchdogs and Destiny just had too much hype for their own good and while that may be true, Ubisoft has some fault for downgrading graphics and encouraging the post-release hype to ridiculous amounts. Game Devs should stop doing that. Watchdogs is a fun, but mediocre game and you should buy it after the price drops. ($30 would be a reasonable deal.)… Expand
  11. Kenophobia
    Nov 5, 2014
    7
    Watch Dogs is the new IP from Ubisoft Montreal, the studio who developed the Assassin's Creed series. Watch Dogs is a rather ambitious attempt to rival Rockstar's smash-hit, Grand Theft Auto. While Watch Dogs presents a unique experience that is very polished and well presented, many fans of the GTA series will find that Watch Dogs falls shorts of expectations to improve upon the GTAWatch Dogs is the new IP from Ubisoft Montreal, the studio who developed the Assassin's Creed series. Watch Dogs is a rather ambitious attempt to rival Rockstar's smash-hit, Grand Theft Auto. While Watch Dogs presents a unique experience that is very polished and well presented, many fans of the GTA series will find that Watch Dogs falls shorts of expectations to improve upon the GTA series as a sandbox game. However, after playing several hours of Watch Dogs, the new IP from Ubisoft Montreal impressively stands as a new series that I am excited to see develop throughout the new generation of gaming. Fans of the GTA series who are expecting Watch Dogs to be a successor or clone to GTA will surely be disappointed in some regards to the overall presentation of Watch Dogs. However, those who will approach Watch Dogs with an open-mind and as a unique experience will be pleasantly surprised with the development that Ubisoft Montreal has put into Watch Dogs.

    As is expected, Ubisoft Montreal has developed Watch Dogs using many lessons learned throughout the development of the AC series. Watch Dogs borrows on many of the exploration and map completion that became popular with the AC series, and players will find themselves traversing Chicago in a wide variety of ways to stop randomly occurring crimes, steal cars, hack control terminals and break up gang hideouts. In addition to the wide variety of side quests and missions which will constantly occupy your time, the main campaign of Watch Dogs is rather compelling and provides challenge where other series have utterly failed. Watch Dogs puts you in the role of a realistic character, with realistic goals, and realistic tools. Where competitors such as GTA provide an experience that is exceptional in regards to sandbox play, Watch Dogs provides a unique and immersive experience that is sure to excite fans of the Assassin's Creed series.

    Simply put, Watch Dogs is not a ground breaking title and is surely not a clone of GTA as some reviewers would have you believe. Watch Dogs provides a compelling experience for those who are fans of both GTA and Assassin's Creed. Approach Watch Dogs with an open-mind and you will find that you are pleasantly surprised by the variety this new IP has to offer. This game is a must have for anyone who wants to see the benchmark for new IPs in 2014 / 2015.    … Expand
  12. observer123
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    Excellent game. Don't believe the whiners, they just had unrealistic expectations.
    Certainly one of the best experiences you can get on the ps4 atm.

    I am aware of the issues with the PC version, but the PS4 version is working flawlessly for me.
  13. XzRecolz
    Nov 2, 2014
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game deserves the award for WORST game of 2014. I gave this game many chances, too many. This will be a review from somebody that has not yet played GTA V, so calling me a GTA fanboy is stupid.

    The first second that you start playing the game you will notice that graphics are ugly compared to the E3 presentation. I'm not a graphics guy, but I have a huge problem with liers. Don't showcase a game if you can never achieve graphics at such a high level.

    Also you will notice very fast that Aiden, as a character, is just not interesting. It's also a stupid story that gets used in almost every open world game these days: Your niece gets killed, and you're out for revenge. That's it. The whole story. It's not even a long story too, with the most boring characters I've ever seen. Jordi for example. What's the point of him? He gives you sticky bombs at one point in the game. Yeah, nice, thank you for that, what else? The only 2 characters that I liked were T-Bone and Badboy17 (Clara). I won't even start explaining why the ending is just god awful.

    Who was in charge of the driving mechanics? Fire that guy, please. It sucks when you need to chase down a guy (wich is pretty much 70% of the missions in the game), and the horrible driving mechanics fck you over.

    And this is something that I never saw somebody talk about: The civilians and the reputation bar. This is the part where I'm really angry. What's the point of getting points for actually killing a criminal, when the civilians still send cops after your ass because you shot a gun? I know that taking them down is better, but if there is no other option and you just don't want to chase the guy for decades? My bar was all the way to the right (good reputation), but I gave up and I just started to play bowling with my car as the bowling ball and the civilians as bowling pins.

    And hacking makes it so this game is not a challenge at all. It's so easy to get away with a 5 wanted level. I had a hard time escaping a 5 star wanted level in GTA IV, but not in W_D.

    TLDR; This is a boring game that does nothing right. Mix of GTA, Assassin's Creed, and Saint's Row (side missions). Don't believe that hype, kids. Ubisoft belongs in my list of worst video game developers, with EA. Good marketing though.    … Expand
  14. Markus_monty
    Oct 31, 2014
    8
    Several months after release, and this time allows me to look back at the game. I really enjoyed it, from beginning to end, initially loved the multi aspect of invasions but that quickly got old when it got in the way of me completing the single player story so I turned it off.

    One of the best things this game will do is expand on the open worlds others like rockstar will create. It    Several months after release, and this time allows me to look back at the game. I really enjoyed it, from beginning to end, initially loved the multi aspect of invasions but that quickly got old when it got in the way of me completing the single player story so I turned it off.

    One of the best things this game will do is expand on the open worlds others like rockstar will create. It introduces new ideas into the mix which create a more vibrant world, something gta 6 or other benefit from and something like watch dogs 2 will be better for.    … Expand
  15. dgbot07
    Oct 31, 2014
    7
    The open-world game good, but the side missions are very empty and don't give support the lifetime of the game.

    About the story, it only becomes really interesting and unpredictable in Act 3.
  16. albinocreep
    Oct 29, 2014
    4
    I dont understand how this gets good reviews. It's super empty and lackluster of a game. Remember back in the day when everyone was making a cheap open world "gta-clone", this harken backs to those days. I have no idea how the spent so much money on a game that feels this boring.
  17. AndyPatterson96
    Oct 26, 2014
    6
    Playing Watch Dogs gives one the feeling that Ubisoft failed to deliver on their many promises. The game plays like a formulaic, sub-par GTA clone with the addition of a gimmicky, half-assed hacking system which outlives it's novelty after it's first few uses. The protagonist is as cardboard and dimensionless as any of Liam Neeson's recent action roles and the story is as equally bland,Playing Watch Dogs gives one the feeling that Ubisoft failed to deliver on their many promises. The game plays like a formulaic, sub-par GTA clone with the addition of a gimmicky, half-assed hacking system which outlives it's novelty after it's first few uses. The protagonist is as cardboard and dimensionless as any of Liam Neeson's recent action roles and the story is as equally bland, made up for only with some eery and timely social commentary of the dangers and woes of the digital age.… Expand
  18. ChristofferTJ
    Oct 24, 2014
    9
    I loved Watch Dogs, although it is flawed in many ways. The game is first in the Watch Dogs which may have caused them not to take too many chances, but just like Ubisoft did with AC I'm sure the next Watch Dogs will be spectacular.
  19. T_BlackDeath_T
    Oct 22, 2014
    8
    WatchDogs aint that bad as people might think but it does have its problems such as the driving is a mess but fun once u mastered the controls. I like the idea of WatchDogs Its Setting is brilliant and the graphics aint that bad as some might think yes they downgraded the graphics but still looks amazing plus the story is great but the guy you play is not so good i found him boring
  20. dj_cole
    Oct 22, 2014
    9
    Watch Dogs isn't a perfect game that can at times become frustrating and repetitive, but it tells an entertaining story with a believable antihero at the helm that, like everything else in the game, finds a balance between hero and villain. The antihero the game revolves around, Aiden Pearce, is a hired gun of sorts out to save the world through violence and destruction. Anyone who hasWatch Dogs isn't a perfect game that can at times become frustrating and repetitive, but it tells an entertaining story with a believable antihero at the helm that, like everything else in the game, finds a balance between hero and villain. The antihero the game revolves around, Aiden Pearce, is a hired gun of sorts out to save the world through violence and destruction. Anyone who has seen Boondock Saints will have a loose grasp on the general story and the protagonist. If you don't like the premise of saving the world through morally reprehensible means, you probably won't find the story appealing.

    The game both looks and sounds good. The graphics are technically strong, bringing to life a beautiful knock off of Chicago in the fall. The world itself looks nice, the character models are well done and the models for the main characters come close to looking realistic. The main cast does an excellent job of voicing their characters, while the sound effects are full bodied and add to the game. The one area the presentation falters is in the physics. The NPC characters that fill the city just don't look right when they run and cars, especially motorcycles, bounce off things in ways that arejarring and remind you that this isn't reality, which we all know it isn't, but it still makes you think about it when you're supposed to be enjoying the game. While graphics, voice acting and sound effects aren't everything, they can really help make the experience more enjoyable and they do just that in Watch Dogs.

    The gameplay is a fun knock off of GTA with hacking added in. There is the standard stealing cars, evading the police, killing rivals and general destruction and mayhem. On top of that is added interactions that can be used to help evade police by turning traffic signals to cause accidents or raising bridges, along with helping in combat. There are numerous minigames within the game that are varied and fun. They range from hacking based minigames where you try to hack into a webcam or phone to invade someone's privacy (within the game it's less creepy than it sounds, but still makes you feel weird), to combat missions to driving based contracts. Gun combat is fun and there is a variety of weapons to choose from so you can find what fits your playstyle. After a certain point I only ended up using two guns for the rest of the game (a silenced Vector ACP and a .50 caliber sniper rifle called "The Destroyer") but it felt more like I had found the guns that fit my playstyle than these were the guns to use and everything else was terrible. The game can become unpleasant to play at times. Police chases can drag on for far too long and there are spikes in difficulty in some of the combat based mingames. For trophy hunters there are two trophies in particular that are terrible. Traced, which is completely out of your control, and Disc Space Full, which will most likely require you going insane trying to find the Ms. Crumby song. When trophies/achievements are so luck based and so frustrating to get it takes the joy out of working to get them.

    The story and characters are where the game truly shines. The protagonist strikes an excellent balance between "he's a terrible person" and being able to root for him to succeed. He does a lot of good through a lot of terrible means. The story is aware of this and delves into it. The side characters and antagonists are colorful characters that range from entertaining to interesting. There are numerous side stories within the game through investigations that are interesting and make you feel more like you're expanding on a rich world than having to run around looking for collectibles.

    The online is fun, and honestly funny, though it's not something you'll probably come back to after a while. There are online races, two spying based modes and what essentially comes down to online team keepaway . The two spying based games are by far the best of the group and can be really funny watching how people react trying to find you. I laughed several times at people seeing what they did trying to find me, realizing I did the same thing when being invaded and how I must look.

    Watch Dogs walks a fine line very well. There are times you feel creepy hacking into someone's webcam to watch them, and times you feel like a hero tracking down a serial killer. There are times the protagonist feels morally reprehensible, but at the same time is doing what he does to try to make the world better. The cast of side characters are mostly terrible people, but you can see their humanity and understand them as the story goes on. Watch Dogs is no brainer for anyone who likes a dark story, sandbox gameplay and an antihero lead, but also has a good enough story and combat that I would recommend it to anyone who likes GTA type games.

    Given the amount of content in the game and a multiplayer that is fun I would recommend Watch Dogs as a buy.    … Expand
  21. Ramiro1992
    Oct 21, 2014
    5
    Bad game, the IA is terrible, the enemies never see you, the bullets do nothing to your health, your vehicle don't stop after a high speed accident, you never suffer damage for falling high altitudes, this is a really dissapointing game talking about realistic things, overhyped game as always, i hate the IA, one of the worst i see, i think the game deserves maybe a 4.5, but i give it theBad game, the IA is terrible, the enemies never see you, the bullets do nothing to your health, your vehicle don't stop after a high speed accident, you never suffer damage for falling high altitudes, this is a really dissapointing game talking about realistic things, overhyped game as always, i hate the IA, one of the worst i see, i think the game deserves maybe a 4.5, but i give it the 5. I am not looking forward to recommend this game but at least to give it a try, sorry Ubisoft, this is far to be an excellent game, and it is a very dissapointing release, i was expecting a lot more, the driving mechanics don't look good, but the worst thing is the enemy IA, one of the worst i saw.… Expand
  22. chhenriksen
    Oct 21, 2014
    2
    I preordered this because I needed a game to play on PS4 (because, let's face it, at this point in its life cycle, it's a Netflix machine most of the day) and what I got was one of the most bland, mediocre games I've ever played.
  23. SaberEdge
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    I've had a lot of fun with this game. There is so much to do in this city and the core hacking/stealth/gunplay gameplay is excellent. I honestly haven't played any other open world game with such good stealth mechanics and shooting mechanics. The hacking aspect also adds another dynamic layer to the city that is fun to exploit.

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

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

    Anyway, overall this game is a strong first entry in a new franchise. I can't wait to see where they go with it from here.    … Expand
  24. donald108
    Oct 19, 2014
    8
    Watch_dogs offers a great open world, but outside of the campaign, there is only a lot of repetitive missions to do. It offers great graphics, especially on cut scenes, however I found the game can lag a little. I enjoyed the game, some easy and difficult (ACT 2 MISSION 6) missions. I found it similar to GTA at the start and then it diverged, but I can still see the similarities.
  25. flametail23
    Oct 18, 2014
    7
    Good game with a few story problems but it's still a fun game. The songs in the game are the worst part because there are like 2 songs I know in the whole game. The gun play is very good with quite a few guns to play with.
    7/10
  26. khugh777
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    This games is sooo underrated. Amazing details and graphics. A whole bunch of stuff to do. Its $40 right now and well worth it. Great job ubisoft. The haters are just mad because they had nothing else to play on next gen and were forced to get it.
  27. Rainwhole
    Oct 15, 2014
    6
    There's brilliance within Watch Dogs... there really is!

    However, the game never delivers in any of the promises and statements it tries to make. In fact, Watch Dog is a game I probably over-hyped a little too much. Yet, my hype level was raised by pre-release demos of a game that was not what came on the case. Miss-leading advertising should be ILLEGAL, and companies who do it should    There's brilliance within Watch Dogs... there really is!

    However, the game never delivers in any of the promises and statements it tries to make. In fact, Watch Dog is a game I probably over-hyped a little too much. Yet, my hype level was raised by pre-release demos of a game that was not what came on the case. Miss-leading advertising should be ILLEGAL, and companies who do it should be held responsible for it. Nevertheless, this review is for the game we did GET.

    Gameplay-wise, Watch Dogs has all the basic mechanics of any open world game. You can walk, run, drive, swim, and shoot. And they all feel quite competent, but that's an expectation we all have of a company like Ubisoft. Who, despite my low score on this game is a publisher/developer I truly respect.

    Where the game needed to shine was it's "hacking" and "stealth" mechanics. At first it introduces some truly fascinating ideas, but they are all truly simple in application and never deliver anything substantial that make the game stand out in compared to the competition.

    Short and simple, Watch Dogs is a disappointment; one that I hope gets a sequel that improves upon the original and achieves the brilliance that I know resides somewhere inside.    … Expand
  28. Deni1985
    Oct 15, 2014
    1
    Have you ever seen a little kid cursing because he/she thinks it makes them look more mature? That's what this game is, literally, and metaphorically.
  29. 2Nice
    Oct 12, 2014
    5
    When I first started playing this game, I thought it was great! Unfortunately, it did not take long for my attitude to change. Within a few days, I could not stop myself from thinking it was a total GTA ripoff. The gameplay and progression just felt to similar for me. Other than that, missions felt disjointed and stale, especially with the AI making firefights routine and predictable. MiniWhen I first started playing this game, I thought it was great! Unfortunately, it did not take long for my attitude to change. Within a few days, I could not stop myself from thinking it was a total GTA ripoff. The gameplay and progression just felt to similar for me. Other than that, missions felt disjointed and stale, especially with the AI making firefights routine and predictable. Mini games add variety, but they aren't particularly fun to me, and some of them just didn't need to be there. I also found the story to be hugely anticlimactic. In fact, if I hadn't been expecting so much, I probably could have guessed exactly how it ended. It is really a shame that the game was such a let down because the hacker interface shows some real promise, and Chicago was built fairly well. There is nothing inherently wrong with Watch Dogs, except that I found it to be painfully average, which is why I give it a 5.… Expand
  30. sh94
    Oct 12, 2014
    3
    I received a free copy of Watch Dogs when purchasing my PS4 as part of a 4 day offer. The retailer was originally selling it for £54.99 so I considered it to be a fantastic deal. Unfortunately, I really could not get in to this game after each attempt of trying to find something to keep me interested.
    First and foremost, the controls are very different to most games these days, so    I received a free copy of Watch Dogs when purchasing my PS4 as part of a 4 day offer. The retailer was originally selling it for £54.99 so I considered it to be a fantastic deal. Unfortunately, I really could not get in to this game after each attempt of trying to find something to keep me interested.
    First and foremost, the controls are very different to most games these days, so straight away I was put off having to get used to them.
    Upon finishing the first mission and being able to free roam the City, I was able to access a nice looking sports car which is actually one of the best available in the game; this made the game seem very dull as if there is very little to work towards. Also, the driving psychics are terrible and the car navigation often leads to poor routes; leading straight in to a river for example.
    I typically adapt well to different games however, even some of the early missions required a walkthrough (at least for me).
    Now and then I give this game another try, but I end up turning it off after 20 minutes due to finding the gameplay so dull in general. I'm just glad this game came free with my console.    … Expand
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Metascore
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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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