Watch Dogs

 PlayStation 4
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6.7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    i'll give this an 8.75/10, but i'll give some bonus points.
  25. BLESStheMARTYR-
    May 27, 2014
    5
    Meh is how I feel about this game. I was completely underwhelmed. The driving is sloppy, the hacking is really boring and when the peoples occupation and things about them pop up I actually find it distracting, overtaking my screen. You can't shoot your gun out of your car which is a frickin joke. The side missions are a borefest. The main story is like a 12 year old wrote it. Aiden is oneMeh is how I feel about this game. I was completely underwhelmed. The driving is sloppy, the hacking is really boring and when the peoples occupation and things about them pop up I actually find it distracting, overtaking my screen. You can't shoot your gun out of your car which is a frickin joke. The side missions are a borefest. The main story is like a 12 year old wrote it. Aiden is one if the most unlike able characters I've ever had to play has. Ubisoft royally dropped the ball. I wish I wouldn't have bought it.… Expand
  26. umafeo23
    May 27, 2014
    0
    Over-hyped trash. Give me back my 60 dollars, Ubisoft! It's a buggy mess, with a generic map - bad, flat undeveloped characters, unstable frame-rate (even on my PC), HORRIBLE graphics and they're not even close to what was shown in E3 2012 - which is impressive because it's been 2 years and they still had to downgrade them (and lie about it). To add more, the gameplay is pretty generic andOver-hyped trash. Give me back my 60 dollars, Ubisoft! It's a buggy mess, with a generic map - bad, flat undeveloped characters, unstable frame-rate (even on my PC), HORRIBLE graphics and they're not even close to what was shown in E3 2012 - which is impressive because it's been 2 years and they still had to downgrade them (and lie about it). To add more, the gameplay is pretty generic and the story is just bad. Buy this game at your own risk! Ubisoft is now that one company that hypes games and then milks them off. I wouldn't be impressed if this is the next Assassin's Creed cash-grab (although they're probably going to keep AC even if they milk off this franchise a lot - they can't let go of their little gold mines). Anyway, I give it a 0 and that's my honest opinion. Just a little review here with some humble criticism.… Expand
  27. Dukay66
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Let me start by saying I was never hyped for Watch Dogs, nor was I ever even close to hopping on the train. It never grabbed me like it did everyone else. Luckily for me, that made my experience with Watch Dogs a pleasant surprise. It's a fantastic new IP that has a bunch of game changing mechanics; and for the most part it uses them all to the fullest. Watch Dogs has an interesting enoughLet me start by saying I was never hyped for Watch Dogs, nor was I ever even close to hopping on the train. It never grabbed me like it did everyone else. Luckily for me, that made my experience with Watch Dogs a pleasant surprise. It's a fantastic new IP that has a bunch of game changing mechanics; and for the most part it uses them all to the fullest. Watch Dogs has an interesting enough story, but the hook lies with it's vast open world. Chicago has so much atmosphere and I 100% believe that this the best atmosphere in an open world. You have a loads of side things to do that should keep you playing for many hours after you finish the campaign. For its multiplayer, I have yet to properly experience it. Ubisofts servers are being really finicky, therefore I won't judge just yet. Overall Watch Dogs is a solid game that really surprised me. So what if the graphics aren't as polished as you would like and the driving is really mediocre. It's fun to play and that's what counts.… Expand
  28. Ignite
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Best game ever don't get any other game this is the best. It is better than gta v and everything else. Just look at the gameplays on YouTube they look awesome and imagine if you had it (the best thing ever)
  29. ThatDamnWalrus
    May 27, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing, anyone who says otherwise hasnt played the game, the graphics are great, the city feels alive, and its fun to play! i give this a 10/10
  30. Daraghroche
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Awesome game hit it you will not regret it. I have no provolone rating it 10/10 it is a fantastic game. The best thing about it is that you have a mix of all the best games like assassins creed and gta v and far cry. GET THE GAME!!!!!!
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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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Metascore
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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