Watch Dogs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Forgiveness for the bad english , I'm using Gogle Translate because I'm Brazilian and do not dominate the American language .    … Expand
  5. Mosh
    May 29, 2014
    9
    Because of the hype, people were expecting the impossible. Once you really start playing and take your time to play the missions with thought, it is a great game with a deep sense of accomplishment for completing missions using stealth and precision.

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

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

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

    With so little still to play on the PS4, Watch Dogs is definitely THE game to get at the moment. It will keep you hooked for a long time and it provides enough replayability for you to come back. The minigames are fun too, especially the spider tank is massively fun. Heck, it is the game to get on any platform at the moment.    … Expand
  6. rickyrb
    May 29, 2014
    7
    A wonderful new creation of ubisoft, they keep amaze me about how emotional and amazing the stories are being put forward, the game mechanics are working perfectly, the game is flawless (server overloads, but thats common stuff these days), and the whole scenario of Chicago is just mind blowing.
    This is a good start for a new franchise with allot of potential.
    Every game got its    A wonderful new creation of ubisoft, they keep amaze me about how emotional and amazing the stories are being put forward, the game mechanics are working perfectly, the game is flawless (server overloads, but thats common stuff these days), and the whole scenario of Chicago is just mind blowing.
    This is a good start for a new franchise with allot of potential.

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

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

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

    On the plus, it is not bad graphically. I have seen better, but I feel like I'm playing a PS3 game and that I'm not looking at next-gen graphics. The game concept is great. Would be interested in the game if the character and driving mechanics were more on par with Rockstar, or Assassins Creed.    … Expand
  8. ArkHamSandwich
    May 29, 2014
    9
    It's basically a better GTA, and people love that in droves. The complaint about not being able to shoot while you're driving is flawed; you can raise city barriers, affect traffic lights, and use a lot of great, innovative methods to eliminate your target.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Regarding driving.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The multiplayer is be fun. But I'm afraid it will get very boring after a while. (I haven't played that for a long time)    … Expand
  19. kayymoneyy
    May 29, 2014
    8
    While I am a bit disappointed, for reasons I can't really describe, the hate this game is getting makes no sense to me. The city looks great, the AI of the citizens is solid for the most part, and it has very solid "play for a couple hours nonstop" value. Hacking is fun and the missions build a lot of suspense. I also like the fact that they build Aiden's story and give him a personality.While I am a bit disappointed, for reasons I can't really describe, the hate this game is getting makes no sense to me. The city looks great, the AI of the citizens is solid for the most part, and it has very solid "play for a couple hours nonstop" value. Hacking is fun and the missions build a lot of suspense. I also like the fact that they build Aiden's story and give him a personality. Graphics are pretty chippy though, which I was pretty disappointed about. Something does feel wrong to me, I can't pinpoint exactly what that is, but it is no GTA V. While it did fail to meet the high expectations, I think that maybe we should be more grateful that we have a GTA-esque game for the next gen consoles. There's nothing to hate about this game except for the letdown of only being pretty good as opposed to the greatest game of all time.… Expand
  20. Marleyboro
    May 29, 2014
    9
    You **** it up Ubisoft. Or should I say whoever handles the marketing for Ubisoft. They marketed a game that suggested a deep almost "spy" like plot/setting that offered mystery, but we didn't get that instead we got an open world Chicago game based around hackers that want to control what this cTOS company has established in Chicago. Which turns out to be way more than the sum of it'sYou **** it up Ubisoft. Or should I say whoever handles the marketing for Ubisoft. They marketed a game that suggested a deep almost "spy" like plot/setting that offered mystery, but we didn't get that instead we got an open world Chicago game based around hackers that want to control what this cTOS company has established in Chicago. Which turns out to be way more than the sum of it's parts. I have to start by saying that I haven't liked a game from Ubisoft since FarCry 3 and before that it was AC2, so as you can see Ubisoft and I don't always get along. This game provides a lot of really good gameplay aspects which is REALLY what matters unlike those disappointed by the graphics which I can understand considering that it doesn't look as good as the E3 2012 demo. But those saying the graphics suck are **** idiots. The graphics are about as good as AC:BF on the PS4 which looked pretty damn good as well. So all of those little kids **** about the presentation should be ignored seriously. I never do reviews but seeing how some people were scoring this game I just had to. Those of you giving this game a "0" don't **** know what a "0" IS. Go play Mindjack or maybe even Brink during launch week. Then go play Watch Dogs. You'll be crying tears of joy. Also DO NOT go into this game comparing it to GTA. That's not what it is or what it is trying to be. Just go into it with an open mind and enjoy and play what it has to offer. It is a new IP no new IP's are perfect. Basically what this is going to come down is if you were thinking of buying this game then DO IT. If not then wait, you aren't missing some crazy next gen experience but you're missing a damn good one. 8.5/10… Expand
  21. Jalcons
    May 29, 2014
    10
    Seriously? So many terrible scores for this game. I'm going to start describing the most important aspects I've seen of this HUGE game:

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

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

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

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

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

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

    I give this game 10, it has its unpolished aspects like every other game but the way this game traps you is simply amaizing. Been a long time since I felt so eager to sit down in my couch and play a game. I thank Ubisoft for this.    … Expand
  22. Jakob
    May 29, 2014
    5
    I have played the version for both "next generation" consoles and the PS4 version has a better image and resolution than the XBox-one version, however the game in both consoles is monotonous and boring no new tricks or challenges at the time to hack things, it is really disappointing it feels like ubisoft rush to finish the game and the results were really far from our expectations. ThisI have played the version for both "next generation" consoles and the PS4 version has a better image and resolution than the XBox-one version, however the game in both consoles is monotonous and boring no new tricks or challenges at the time to hack things, it is really disappointing it feels like ubisoft rush to finish the game and the results were really far from our expectations. This game is another Titan fall, another waste of time and not worth to be played.… Expand
  23. Dukdown
    May 29, 2014
    10
    I think people are judging this game way to harshly. Granted, the graphics are not as good as expected, but they are still pretty great on next gen. The explosion effects are insane! Ubi's Chicago is by far the best living breathing city in an open world game...period! The missions, side missions, and collectibles are so varied and awesome, it's amazing. The chaos you can cause, andI think people are judging this game way to harshly. Granted, the graphics are not as good as expected, but they are still pretty great on next gen. The explosion effects are insane! Ubi's Chicago is by far the best living breathing city in an open world game...period! The missions, side missions, and collectibles are so varied and awesome, it's amazing. The chaos you can cause, and the way world reacts to it is unparalleled. One mission will never play out the same way twice. Every time I have played, I've seen things happen that are so crazy, you would think that they are scripted, but they are not! It's all the reaction from the NPCs and the environment around you, to your actions and choices. I am very picky when it comes to video games, but I gotta say that you have to respect how well this game came together. As for the driving, it's the only thing that's not amazing, but it is definitely well above just playable.… Expand
  24. vcca15
    May 29, 2014
    9
    All these bad reviews are hilarious, people claiming to be dissapointed from what they saw at E3. THe graphics in this game are great, and the game is exactly as advertised, AWESOME.

    The multiplayer is a breath of fresh air, very fun. The story is decent, a fairly average revenge tail but the gameplay and all the side activities are greatly done.
  25. 53bload53
    May 29, 2014
    7
    I can understand people are hating on this game because of the E3 2012 and the trailer which caused a little too much hype for it but it's not a bad/horrible/unplayable game either. I've played for a while now and yes, it's not the greatest game I've ever played but in terms of fun for me it's pretty enjoyable, I don't understand people saying it's controls are awful because I find themI can understand people are hating on this game because of the E3 2012 and the trailer which caused a little too much hype for it but it's not a bad/horrible/unplayable game either. I've played for a while now and yes, it's not the greatest game I've ever played but in terms of fun for me it's pretty enjoyable, I don't understand people saying it's controls are awful because I find them pretty easy to control and the A.I is not bad at all. All in all I will give this game a 7/10 because Its original idea of hacking and action that you can do, besides, citizens profiles are hilarious LOL… Expand
  26. Bassmonkey_Mike
    May 29, 2014
    10
    Having played this now for over 8 hours, I can honestly say I can't see where all the negative 'gamer' reviews are coming from!??!! Initial impressions weren't all that, but once you get used to how it plays, it's brilliant. Critics have definitely got this one bang on. Graphics are good, combat & hacking are slick, driving is tight once you get used to the fact that it's not arcadeyHaving played this now for over 8 hours, I can honestly say I can't see where all the negative 'gamer' reviews are coming from!??!! Initial impressions weren't all that, but once you get used to how it plays, it's brilliant. Critics have definitely got this one bang on. Graphics are good, combat & hacking are slick, driving is tight once you get used to the fact that it's not arcadey like GTA V. There's tons of side stuff to get on with, in fact it's been distracting me from the main campaign it's that good. I'm loving it so far, I'd give it 8.5 after a solid days playing, but beefed it up to 10 to make up for the lludicrous 0 score trolling.… Expand
  27. incolaSSS
    May 29, 2014
    10
    the story in watch dogs is amazing, after finishing the game i really looking forward to my second walkthrough, the graphics are really good, i know that is not the way they show us in the e3, but the story, the voice acting, THE FUN that this game has to offer is gigantic, so if you want to buy this game ask your self this..Do you want a game for his graphics?, or you want to play a gamethe story in watch dogs is amazing, after finishing the game i really looking forward to my second walkthrough, the graphics are really good, i know that is not the way they show us in the e3, but the story, the voice acting, THE FUN that this game has to offer is gigantic, so if you want to buy this game ask your self this..Do you want a game for his graphics?, or you want to play a game for the fun ? i play a lot of games, and this is one the most fun open world game i´ve played since batman Arkham City… Expand
  28. Eyescreamloud
    May 29, 2014
    10
    Ever since I got a Ps4 I've wanted an Open world game to play around in for a long time. I got Infamous Second Son when it released, the first few hours were really good but then i got boring and really repetitive. I still really like the game, but as an open world game there wasn't enough to do. Then Watch Dogs released, and fixed all of my problems with Infamous, it's a fantastic openEver since I got a Ps4 I've wanted an Open world game to play around in for a long time. I got Infamous Second Son when it released, the first few hours were really good but then i got boring and really repetitive. I still really like the game, but as an open world game there wasn't enough to do. Then Watch Dogs released, and fixed all of my problems with Infamous, it's a fantastic open world with lots of side missions and random crimes to do, the graphics are amazing, especially when it's raining, and overall a fantastic experience. I strongly recommend it… Expand
  29. GGGroover
    May 29, 2014
    10
    simply great
    characters especially are top notch!
    really had a good time with this one :)
    If you like action game in open world, with a twist (hacking), you'll love it!
  30. Guardian0404
    May 29, 2014
    9
    I can't really understand how someone could give this game a 0/1 unless it was for the pc edition and all of the bugs its experiencing. This game has it's faults of course, just like EVERY OTHER GAME, but it does a lot of things right. The gameplay is solid and the open world map provides plenty to do.
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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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