Watch Dogs

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6.7

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  1. MartinEzy225
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    The city of Chicago in Watch_dogs was such an interesting place. This game felt very innovative with its concept of hacking in a futuristic world with technology. The driving and gunplay felt very smooth but the control scheme can be improved on. The negatives of this game are the emptiness of the story. The whole plot was a massive revenge story and felt very hollow. But for a cheap game,The city of Chicago in Watch_dogs was such an interesting place. This game felt very innovative with its concept of hacking in a futuristic world with technology. The driving and gunplay felt very smooth but the control scheme can be improved on. The negatives of this game are the emptiness of the story. The whole plot was a massive revenge story and felt very hollow. But for a cheap game, this was worth it.… Expand
  2. Smjdale
    Sep 12, 2020
    8
    It’s a solid open world game, great open world, great combat, decent story, good voice acting. Shame it was downgraded, otherwise I feel like the reception to this game would be more positive.
  3. danield80
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    Watch Dogs offers a solid 'GTA' experience with a bigger emphasis on stealthier approach. Missions are heterogeneous, using cameras, environmental hazards, chases, convoys, sneaking, tailing keep the gameplay fresh till the end of the game. The collectable side missions and other activities are great. Other minor things like the police scan, citizens' data and the very lively looking worldWatch Dogs offers a solid 'GTA' experience with a bigger emphasis on stealthier approach. Missions are heterogeneous, using cameras, environmental hazards, chases, convoys, sneaking, tailing keep the gameplay fresh till the end of the game. The collectable side missions and other activities are great. Other minor things like the police scan, citizens' data and the very lively looking world are great either.
    The downside of the game is the massive graphic downgrade, worst radio playlist in a game and mainly not that good story. It's similar to AC Unity's but it's way less interesting and it's difficult to follow.    … Expand
  4. 4A-JZ
    Aug 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (To clarify, I first completed the game on PS3 before buying the game on PS4 to do another run so this review will really be mostly about the things i saw in both of them.)

    The game is great. The story was engaging at the very least, the characters are a tad bit bland but they do their part. Game mechanics I actually had the most fun with, most especially the "Focus" ability, I was able to do all the missions that required physical infiltration with stealth, and it all felt so satisfying. The driving is a bit of a drag, the cars seem to slide across each other like butter if both headlights touch, and the turning/drifting doesn't feel all too rewarding. The weirdest part is Aiden Pearce. He is described in the game as a person who's personality you'll never be able to figure out, but whenever he in some conversation with a high profile target, especially with the Iraq fight, his comebacks seem so try hard and hilarious. Overall, the game is definitely not perfect, but it's alright, and it's definitely worth getting on the PS4 if it happens to go on sale. Is it worth getting over Grand Theft Auto 5? No. Is it a game made in the era where Ubisoft didn't care so much about milking? Yeah.    … Expand
  5. alank8704
    Sep 1, 2020
    8
    I know the game didnt live upto the hype and it was falsely marketed but besides that the game is a lot of fun and the hacking adds a unique element to an open world game. People focused mainly on how the game was shown before release and what the final product was but if you just focus on the game alone it is pretty good game that is a lot of fun
  6. rocknrolljedi
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    This game would be a cult classic if it was made by an indie company. Disregard the butthurt reviews from people who got mislead by the e3 trailer. Aiden is a John Wick like protagonist and it's a great revenge story. Much better than the sequel.
  7. Ismaelito12
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aunque mucha gente se queje del juego la vdd yo lo disfrute bastante es un muy buen juego con buenas gráficas aunque no lo crean y un diseño de arte que me da mucho, en cuanto a la historia es una historia de venganza que la vdd parece muy sosa al principio pero luego de pasar la misión un buen hermano como a las 3 horas de iniciar la partida se torna algo interesante la trama y cuando asesinan a Clara no te esperas esa escena tan dura como creíamos, al final termina bastante bien la trama acabando la venganza así Damien y dándote a elegir si matar o no al que mato a tu sobrina.… Expand
  8. Maurer
    Jan 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favorite WD game mainly cuz of climat and story. I loved the story because it is so immersive - a men who will do anything to protect his family, himself, world and people who he cares about. When it comes to the end it's really breathtaking, you're sad and mad at once. In WD's Chicago we can see begging of cyberpunk climat, most of people are poor and the rich corporations as Blume is taking over the city with ctOs. Graphics are becoming a little out dated but it still looks good and mechanics are way more limited than in new WD's but it let's you get into the world, because a hacker like aiden who is a guy who just passes can make little but meaning things with his phone. Gameplay is a clearly see oldie especially shooting and driving but it is okay. I loved the free-roaming and just watch what pedestrians do and search for the missing music for a platinum achievement. Some may call it boring and not fun in a game of hackers but I call it a game life, just chill and wait for someone to hack you, find him and kick his ass.… Expand
  9. Brianbaral5
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Muy buena historia! La trama te atrapa cada vez más ! Quizás la jugabilidad a la hora de manejar es lo que menos destaca , pero la historia es el punto fuerte de este juego!
  10. Uhuhu
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Eu gostei do jogo adorei os personagens é as musicas a física poderia estar melhor mas para mim é incrível mesmo assim o watch dogs
  11. Lalo1709
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    No entiendo porque tanta critica hacia el juego

    A mi personalmente se me hizo un muy buen juego y con una historia muy buena que me llegó a conmover y sentir diversas emociones Este juego no merece las críticas que le están dando
  12. Dandan2212
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    não sei o porque do pessoal reclamar tanto deste game eu por exemplo achei fantástico! história séria evolvente que motiva o jogador a querer saber o final da trama!sistema de armas fácil de manejar alem dos missões criativas!
  13. WeslyG
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    If today in 2020, look at what Watch dogs has become, then the first part is simply a masterpiece. Her Noir is very much needed today. Instead, we have a masquerade party and hipsters. I want more realism, something closer to mr Robot. I really like the atmosphere of this game and its music. I hope that one day you will make a good watch dogs game
  14. ThiagoMoura
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótimo game, me surpreendeu com a novidade de hackeamento até hoje eu jogo.… Expand
  15. FABRICROC
    Nov 26, 2020
    8
    I think Watch Dogs 1 is a great game with a story that I personally like and amuses as far as graphics and mechanics are spoken, I think it is at the level of the generation and something that stands out is its horrible driving controls and if you put the same excuse that you don't like the game just because it doesn't look like a TRAILER so let me tell you that you are a real fool justI think Watch Dogs 1 is a great game with a story that I personally like and amuses as far as graphics and mechanics are spoken, I think it is at the level of the generation and something that stands out is its horrible driving controls and if you put the same excuse that you don't like the game just because it doesn't look like a TRAILER so let me tell you that you are a real fool just scoring the game with a bad rating just for that because after all it is just a TRAILER… Expand
  16. HaydenLongley05
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This game is brutally the best game ever, its my favorite game. storyline makes sence, sad and amazing. combat is awesome and every small thing in the game is nice. way better than GTA 5, I would rather buy watchdogs than GTA 5. watchdogs keeps you connected with the game but not GTA 5
  17. Joaoogbriel
    Oct 17, 2020
    8
    Watch Dogs is a fun game with a great OST and a good history. Falls short cause the promises made before launch, but it's good.
  18. alexUzumaki
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    Got the complete edition of watch dogs as it was on discount in the ps store and boii am i glad that i got it!!! This game was released way back in 2014 and even today it got me engaged and narrated such a wonderfull tale.The gameplay,story(yeah there are some plot holes but i can forgive that) and especially the way the missions are designed seemed real interesting to me.Now am on way toGot the complete edition of watch dogs as it was on discount in the ps store and boii am i glad that i got it!!! This game was released way back in 2014 and even today it got me engaged and narrated such a wonderfull tale.The gameplay,story(yeah there are some plot holes but i can forgive that) and especially the way the missions are designed seemed real interesting to me.Now am on way to play watch dogs bad blood!!!… Expand
  19. Kcoryz
    Oct 30, 2020
    8
    Aiden Pearce es ahora parte de mi lista de personajes favoritos, disfrute mucho este juego.
  20. master123456
    Feb 16, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is excellent but it has drawbacks in my opinion it is the NPC they are so stupid but most of the game is Great city design car design everything is on top Well I would argue about your design but in general the game I advise everyone… Expand
  21. HonestOpinionzz
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Watch Dogs 1 is great open world hacker game. Graphics look really solid considering it came out early 2014. gameplay is fun enough, shooting feels great, outfits have cool color variations. It's not perfect, but hardly anything is.
  22. Ubisoft_Forever
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    I will support Ubisoft until the day i die. I bought AC Valhalla Day 1 and i will do same with Far Cry 6. I want to play Assassin's Creed Unity as last thing i ever do, before i die. Ubisoft (alongside Rockstar Games, Remedy Entertainment and Capcom) is one of my favorite game developers of all time and i mean it. They have got so much undeserved hate from tasteless haters who never evenI will support Ubisoft until the day i die. I bought AC Valhalla Day 1 and i will do same with Far Cry 6. I want to play Assassin's Creed Unity as last thing i ever do, before i die. Ubisoft (alongside Rockstar Games, Remedy Entertainment and Capcom) is one of my favorite game developers of all time and i mean it. They have got so much undeserved hate from tasteless haters who never even cared to play Ubisoft games. Anyway i just wanted to truly thank Ubisoft for every video game they have done and thanks to that made my life so much happier and better in general. Watch Dogs and AC Unity were games that helped me to get over my depression and for that i'm forever thankful for Ubisoft. Thank you.… Expand
  23. Markolius
    Jun 8, 2014
    3
    It's obviously not an absolutely horrible game and so doesn't deserve a zero score. But it does deserve a poor score: It is a disappointment in almost every aspect. Little more that I can say that hasn't already been said. Absolutely not what it was marketed to be- if this defines next gen, then best to take a few year gaming hiatus. But we know that advertising ploy is simply not theIt's obviously not an absolutely horrible game and so doesn't deserve a zero score. But it does deserve a poor score: It is a disappointment in almost every aspect. Little more that I can say that hasn't already been said. Absolutely not what it was marketed to be- if this defines next gen, then best to take a few year gaming hiatus. But we know that advertising ploy is simply not the truth. The marketing was a lie and we know that from playing the game: dull game play, keep holding that button down to hack, worthless plot, last gen graphics, poor driving, awful third person view (how long do you really want to stare at the back of this stereotypical pointless character's dull jacket), lack of freedom/reward/fun... "Fanboys" is such an overused and meaningless insult. Fact of the matter is that yes I would rather be playing GTAV than this every time I try to play this game. I accept the fact that this was a waste of my sixty bucks. Perhaps the fanboys of this game cannot and so they defend it while calling those who compare it to GTAV "fanboys" But the games are very comparable and watch dogs fails against GTAV in almost every regard. Maybe if they hadn't have taken themselves so seriously (if the had taken that cue from GTAV), that the best games combine seriousness and self reflective humor in balance, then this game wouldn't have been such an epic let down.… Expand
  24. TableofJapan
    May 31, 2014
    3
    Oh Watch Dogs. I remember hoping aboard your hype train when you were first showed off at E3 last year. Then news came out that the PS4 version you showed off at E3 was actually a PC version, using a PS3 controller. Then the delays came, then the announcement of DLC and a Season Pass 5 months before the games actually release killed all of my hopes for you.

    First let me start off by    Oh Watch Dogs. I remember hoping aboard your hype train when you were first showed off at E3 last year. Then news came out that the PS4 version you showed off at E3 was actually a PC version, using a PS3 controller. Then the delays came, then the announcement of DLC and a Season Pass 5 months before the games actually release killed all of my hopes for you.

    First let me start off by saying. I did not waste $60 for this game. I waited patiently and pirated this game along with a crack. I have a strict code of not giving companies money for a game, when they are announcing DLC 5 months before the game even comes out. It just tells me "Yeah! Its already in the game! You just gotta pay for it!" Fun fact, when you actually look into the game and its files, you will see files that once opened and inspected, contains said DLC.

    Onto my review

    Graphics:
    Graphics are meh at best. But what do you expect when they are also creating the game for last gen consoles....It sufferers greatly and this game can pretty much be looked at, as a port across the PS4, X1 AND PC platforms. Granted, Ubisoft shoot themselves in the foot by showing off false gameplay that early and wasn't expecting not being able to achieve those graphics without suffering from terrible frame rate issues.

    Gameplay:
    So...I can shoot anyone at will....but I can punch them unless they are bad? Whats the point of ether being good or bad then, if you are already limited to what you can do. I can do all this crazy parkour...but I can't jump on my own, unless im running and constantly moving? I can just do a little hop? The cars are like rubber bands and they slide all around. I can't tell you how many innocents I killed, just by attempting to make a turn and end up sliding into the pavement and into a crowd of people. This is what its like for all cars mind you. I tried using each brake once separately while not accelerating, didn't help. I even used BOTH at the same time and it made it even worse. He can drive with one hand, while looking at his phone with the other, not paying attention to the road so he can hack....but he can't stick a pistol out the window and do some "blind fire"? C'mon. If my first three hack attempts fail at stopping the cops, due to poor timing, why can't I shoot out their tires? You're pretty much punishing the player. Climbing Towers and hacking into them to open up more networks? HMMMM....Where have I seen THAT before? Surely not in AC 1-4 and Far Cry 3...where you have to climb ontop of something really high, do something and then unlock that part of the map? Hacking is extremely over hyped. You just point at something or someone and hold a button down. Thats it. Its just a gun that doesn't shoot bullets. Frame Rates have dropped for me to the point I had to do a hard reset after the game freezes. Uplay also doesn't help its cause at all. Why do I need online to play Singler Player again? Ohhh. Justa quick money grab and hoping to sell me stuff thats already in the game! Thats why! derp.

    Sound: Soundtrack is decent, nice selection of songs. When it comes to the voice acting...forgettable. The Main Hero is your stereotypical guy who tries to have a deep, grizzly Batman voice but fails. The other characters are also forgettable and extremely cheesy. Then there is T-Bone....A Watered Down, Bootleg version of Trevor Philips from GTA 5.

    Game in general is garbage and to those who are still on the fence about buying it. Do yourselves a favor and wait for it to drop down in price or grab it used when it hits $30.    … Expand
  25. chubacu
    May 30, 2014
    1
    Another soulless game From Ubisoft. There's absolutely nothing interesting here. Just a copypaste of other games. Supposed to be serious and big but finally is oriented on kids and casual players, tho.

    Seems like Ubi is already not interested in making good games for players(like it was before). Those annoying commercials, PR, marketing and imposes of the game looks more expensive than    Another soulless game From Ubisoft. There's absolutely nothing interesting here. Just a copypaste of other games. Supposed to be serious and big but finally is oriented on kids and casual players, tho.

    Seems like Ubi is already not interested in making good games for players(like it was before). Those annoying commercials, PR, marketing and imposes of the game looks more expensive than game itself.

    Awful, Ubi. Stop doing that sh*t. You'll never be the best if you chase quantity only. U completely destroyed Splinter Cell, Assassin's Creed, Prince Of Persia. STOP IT.

    I wish Ubi be like before -_- . When they didn't kill theyr franchises even at the start of theyr existence, indeed, because of stupid audience rush.    … Expand
  26. asquirrel
    Jun 2, 2014
    1
    I find it interesting that major game review sites are giving this game stellar reviews and a little under half of all the reviews here give it negative or mixed reviews. Clearly, the big game review sites don't want to offend UBI for making yet another crappy game.

    So why do I not like this game? Unskippable cutscenes for starters. Then you got the super laggy vehicle controls.    I find it interesting that major game review sites are giving this game stellar reviews and a little under half of all the reviews here give it negative or mixed reviews. Clearly, the big game review sites don't want to offend UBI for making yet another crappy game.

    So why do I not like this game? Unskippable cutscenes for starters. Then you got the super laggy vehicle controls. Cars handle worse than if I was riding on a drunken, pregnant hippo. Then the "puzzle games." And the story itself. About a guy who steals stuff from other people but on the side he helps the police by stopping bad guys. Sometimes beating the S*** out of them. Sometimes killing them outright. What a freaking mess of a game this is.    … Expand
  27. itsorachai
    Jun 3, 2014
    3
    when this game release it deferent from 2012 a lot it fail
    and physic ingame it bad gun play it bad too

    i can not play untill finish real 555555

    i hope the divition is not same this
  28. Amaerlyn
    Jun 20, 2014
    4
    Watch_dogs, an incredibly detailed and nice looking world with nothing interesting to do. Controls are bad, story bad, missions lack design and every thing is repeated over and over again. Some missions lacked any consideration of the entertaining value what-so-ever. The required Uplay, which does not allow for shortcuts outside its environment makes it integrate with Windows poorly.
  29. doktor_anonym
    Jun 23, 2014
    1
    Buying this Game was a bad fail.....it is totally overhyped.
    Story is insulting my intelligence. Cardboard characters, cars are so stupid and there are always the same missions, Kill a guy or drive a race.
    MISSPURCHASE
  30. screamshout
    Jun 3, 2014
    0
    one of the worst games i've ever played , crappy gameplay , the cars are horrible , controls are awful , everything is bad what a waste of time and money , if u still wanna buy it show yourself to a doctor
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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
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  1. Softpedia
    Aug 6, 2014
    85
    Watch Dogs is a fun open world experience. However, the repetitive chases and the formulaic gameplay tend to get tedious and boring after a while. As such, you might want to enjoy the different multiplayer experiences and take frequent breaks to just roam around the city.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 25, 2014
    70
    It’s a bold first step on the new terrain for Ubisoft. The game is enjoyable, offers some interesting mechanics and lasts for long enough, but is bland as a whole. The characters lack personalities, the city could use more distinctness and the story is instantly forgettable. [07/2014, p.46]
  3. SpazioGames
    Jul 18, 2014
    85
    Overall, it is almost without a doubt the best platformer that has popped up on the current generation of consoles and is a bedrock on which Ubisoft could build a brand to remember.
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