Watch Dogs

 PlayStation 4
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6.7

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  1. Razv
    Jun 15, 2014
    10
    Absolutely great game. Only Infamous Second Son can be compared with this game, leaving GTA5, Saints Row4 or other open worlds, waaaay behind.

    The game is original, the whole idea of hacking your surroundings is an interesting one, and even though the gameplay around it is very simple now (you push one button), it can be greatly polished in the future and can easily be improved. The    Absolutely great game. Only Infamous Second Son can be compared with this game, leaving GTA5, Saints Row4 or other open worlds, waaaay behind.

    The game is original, the whole idea of hacking your surroundings is an interesting one, and even though the gameplay around it is very simple now (you push one button), it can be greatly polished in the future and can easily be improved.

    The graphics looks stellar. A couple of bugs here and there, and the problem that people pop-in close when you're driving at high speeds, but that's a small price to pay compared to how great the overall visuals look. The character is detailed and polished, the environment is well designed, and everything creates a realistic and beautiful atmosphere.

    Solid story, interesting and fun to follow.

    Great multiplayer as well.

    10/10    … Expand
  2. VidsRule
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Police chases in gta5 consist of driving from the cops as fast as possible. Police chases in watch dogs consist of setting off steam pipes, causing traffic jams with traffic lights, causing rising bridges, road blockers, opening garage doors for short cuts, and others. All done with a press of a button. Like a combination of the games split/second and ridge racer.

    This is just one    Police chases in gta5 consist of driving from the cops as fast as possible. Police chases in watch dogs consist of setting off steam pipes, causing traffic jams with traffic lights, causing rising bridges, road blockers, opening garage doors for short cuts, and others. All done with a press of a button. Like a combination of the games split/second and ridge racer.

    This is just one example. How about the great stealth mechanics? Hacking citizens/citizen profiling? Massive skill tree? Huge arcade minigames at the push of a button? Not to mention great graphics and sound.

    I've played it for a week and I'm already calling it one of the best games ever made; I can't put it down. Calling it 'just gta5' is so uninformed that it makes me wonder if the people saying it have ever even played a single videogame at all (however, gta5 is a great game in it's own right). This will be remembered as one of the best games this generation.    … Expand
  3. Tramm
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Great game. A cool mix up of assasin's creed and gta. The enviroment feels alive, and the gameplay takes all kinds of players into account. Definetly worth a buy :)
  4. HiDef-Jules
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    I was unsure about watch dogs for the first couple of hours, but once you get accustomed to the systems in the game it becomes fantastic. Great stealth mechanics and a fantastically realised open world - it's like a hybrid of splinter cell, assassins creed and gta. Hacking and tracking other players is great fun as well. Highly recommended.
  5. NavyBean
    May 28, 2014
    10
    great game. has a lot of gtav in it, but it's more sophisticated and clever. lots to do, stopping convoys is a ball. Didn't like it for the first mission, then cleared out my first building with a combination of stealth and hacking and i was hooked.

    anyone who gave this a zero is a goof.
  6. Heaviermetal
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    I didn't like the trolls on Metacritic so I'm giving them a 10/10. wow, such trolls they are, worst trolls ever, nothing like they were 2 years ago, much deserve 10/10.
  7. 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
  8. Gamer44
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Watch Dogs is a very impressive game and it exceeded my expectations. The open and lively world of Chicago is a breathtaking and glorious experience. The story is one of a kind and Is unique in its own way with a action packed story that delivers and adrenaline rushed experience. The graphics is amazing and makes Chicago feel more realistic the longer you play.

    The controls is as smooth    Watch Dogs is a very impressive game and it exceeded my expectations. The open and lively world of Chicago is a breathtaking and glorious experience. The story is one of a kind and Is unique in its own way with a action packed story that delivers and adrenaline rushed experience. The graphics is amazing and makes Chicago feel more realistic the longer you play.

    The controls is as smooth as butter and every button responds immediately, the driving can be tricky at first but once you the hand of it turns out to be one of the best driving experiences ever. Was this worth the wait yes it was Ubisoft delivered and incredible entertaining game that keeps you engaged in the story and game itself this is one of the best Ubisoft games ever and just shows why Ubisoft is world renown for delivering outstanding games.

    The hacking is what makes the game shine it is incredibly fun and enjoyable. The characters are incredible and they make the story shine. The lead character does a good job to keep you engaged in the story.

    Overall Watch Dogs is incredible and is a outstanding and brilliant game. GTA 5 now has competition is Watch Dogs better than GTA 5. You cannot really compare both games are unique and both are enjoyable.

    Watch Dogs is easily a game of the year contender. For me this is one of the best games of 2014 and ranks in my top 10 best games of all time.    … Expand
  9. phishhippy
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    The graphics are decidedly next gen. Way better than gta5 which looked amazing, and sure it's sometimes not the e3 graphics from 2012 but other moments are breathtaking. I love the story and environment and I think it's for a more mature audience than gta5. Textures and lighting are crisp and unique and beautifully rendered. The gameplay is fun and the amount of content easilyThe graphics are decidedly next gen. Way better than gta5 which looked amazing, and sure it's sometimes not the e3 graphics from 2012 but other moments are breathtaking. I love the story and environment and I think it's for a more mature audience than gta5. Textures and lighting are crisp and unique and beautifully rendered. The gameplay is fun and the amount of content easily surpasses any other open world came I can think of. The stealth sections are smart and engaging and the minigames are well executed as well. I don't understand what people are saying about the driving either. The acceleration is a bit fast, but if anything it feels more realistic which is never a bad thing. I don't get what people were expecting. This is another blockbuster ubisoft title well deserved of the hype. Pick it up! There's nothing this good on the next gen/current gen market yet.… Expand
  10. stefb
    May 31, 2014
    10
    I'm sick of comparisons with GTA. This game never tries to be GTA, at its core it is fundamentally different than GTA. And above all else it feels new. The graphics are great, the driving is fun, the combat is exciting. I feel like giving the game a low score because it's not as good as GTA, or because the graphics, although excellent, were downgraded, or for other reasons like that, isI'm sick of comparisons with GTA. This game never tries to be GTA, at its core it is fundamentally different than GTA. And above all else it feels new. The graphics are great, the driving is fun, the combat is exciting. I feel like giving the game a low score because it's not as good as GTA, or because the graphics, although excellent, were downgraded, or for other reasons like that, is wrong and unfair. Rank the game based on what it is, not on what it's not. GTA had years and years to refine the formula, watch dogs has just started this road. How many of these guys who gave low scores would give better scores if they didn't compare it with something else? Rank the game based on what it is, not on what it isn't!… Expand
  11. NOVEANO
    Jun 8, 2014
    10
    What ab incredible game. It's a mix of gta, deus x, the last of us, metal gear solid. But it's better than all of them. The only bad point is that it has dlc on the day of purchase
    also it comes in many languages not like gta v!
  12. Yeidan
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Even if the graphics are a little bit lacking compared to what was shown at E3, I still had a blast playing the game for the first 5 hours. The game world is so rich and full of stuff to do that I barely advanced the main quest. I love the gameplay overall (combat is super fun and hacking is gimmicky but I enjoy it).

    Overall I would give it a 8.5 but the flux of unwarranted ZERO/10    Even if the graphics are a little bit lacking compared to what was shown at E3, I still had a blast playing the game for the first 5 hours. The game world is so rich and full of stuff to do that I barely advanced the main quest. I love the gameplay overall (combat is super fun and hacking is gimmicky but I enjoy it).

    Overall I would give it a 8.5 but the flux of unwarranted ZERO/10 (There is NO way this game warrants a 0) makes me give this is a 10.    … Expand
  13. Jraptor59
    Jun 18, 2014
    10
    I watched a play through on you tube, theradbrad, and it looks ok. the game actually deserves about a seven but i am putting a ten in to balance out all the psychos that put a zero. this is not a zero, especially if you rate it based on your rig configuration or video card. you are supposed to rate the game content.
  14. Makorov
    Aug 30, 2014
    10
    The hype for this game was just to much for it to cope worth it's absolutely crap, and it's shameful in comparison to old generation GTA5 and I played this game on PS4 it's just not worth anything don't get it!
  15. piperatthegates
    Jun 13, 2014
    10
    Not a "Next Gen" game, but an extremely solid title that had me glued for hours at a time. There is so much to do, and such a varied amount of gameplay, that you just can't get bored of it. Online interaction with other players is seemless, and the game does a great job and being able to transition from side mission to online to campaign. The city is ALIVE. you can walk down the street andNot a "Next Gen" game, but an extremely solid title that had me glued for hours at a time. There is so much to do, and such a varied amount of gameplay, that you just can't get bored of it. Online interaction with other players is seemless, and the game does a great job and being able to transition from side mission to online to campaign. The city is ALIVE. you can walk down the street and eavesdrop on conversations; I've heard at least 40-50 conversations, and they've never repeated once. You can hack text messages and read some pretty hilarious private conversations. People are walking everywhere, cars are all over. It feels just right. I've witness car accidents I've had nothing to do with and watched the drivers get out and argue with each other. I've passed by a motel and watched a women yell at a man from the topstairs balcony about infidelity. I've heard freestyle rap, and caught two people "in the act." You can spy on people inside their homes and observe peeping toms (ironic), people dancing in their underwear, and all sorts of shennanigans.

    It's a game with a lot of personality and content. Very solid, but I would hesitate to say it's the "game changer" people were looking for. A solid 8.5-9/10, but a 10 to offset the influx of 0's people gave it minutes after it was released (I.E. without playing it)    … Expand
  16. Kaniya
    Jul 26, 2014
    10
    people who have rated the game below 6-7 they even didnt take time to play the game for an hour or even dont have the game. some people say "its expensive" then rated it low, some say the graphics are on par with spider man on ps one and so on . Digital Foundry analysis shows the game graphical quality is as same as it was adv on e3 and beside the haters of this game has no brain sincepeople who have rated the game below 6-7 they even didnt take time to play the game for an hour or even dont have the game. some people say "its expensive" then rated it low, some say the graphics are on par with spider man on ps one and so on . Digital Foundry analysis shows the game graphical quality is as same as it was adv on e3 and beside the haters of this game has no brain since they only judge over a game based on its quality of graphics.
    Watch dogs features fantastic story and gripping gameplay, it is not flawless but for sure just like assassins creed 1 it will start to grow much better in the future series.
    I really loved the game and i think its awesome.    … Expand
  17. 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!
  18. 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
  19. Drumhead19
    May 27, 2014
    10
    People just need to ignore the zero reviews overall. If you look up a profile and they have tons of reviews and all zeroes, it's best to just ignore them. They also copy/paste their same argument to all versions of the game, which if they hated one, the chance of them buying one for each system so they can hate it is pretty low. Why even play games when they're all a "failure" orPeople just need to ignore the zero reviews overall. If you look up a profile and they have tons of reviews and all zeroes, it's best to just ignore them. They also copy/paste their same argument to all versions of the game, which if they hated one, the chance of them buying one for each system so they can hate it is pretty low. Why even play games when they're all a "failure" or "disappointment"? That's like me digging holes as a hobby and then complaining on the internet about how I hate digging holes and each hole is always a failure and a disappointment.

    This game may not be a 10 but this rating is hijacked by morons now so it gets a 10 from me    … Expand
  20. 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.
  21. C3realkillah
    May 27, 2014
    10
    I'n shocked at how there'd are so many haters for this game. IMO opinion this game is wayyy better than gta 5 and here is why. First off the city of Chicago feels way more real than anything rockstar has crafted. Don't get me wrong rockstar can craft some great live open world games but nothing comes close to matching watchdogs living breathing city. Random crimes happen, fights, and someI'n shocked at how there'd are so many haters for this game. IMO opinion this game is wayyy better than gta 5 and here is why. First off the city of Chicago feels way more real than anything rockstar has crafted. Don't get me wrong rockstar can craft some great live open world games but nothing comes close to matching watchdogs living breathing city. Random crimes happen, fights, and some nova will even call the cops on you. It just feels so real even in how the npcs interact with you and others. It's simply amazing. The animation and graphics are excellent even though there is a noticeable graphics downgrade. The shooting and hacking in the game is fun and opens up endless possibilities on how to complete missions, stop crimes, or evade the cops. There is just so much content in this game from the aforementioned random crimes to activities like chess, drinking games, races, and even my favorite activities...digital trips. There is so much more this game offers but explaining it would take a while and I'd rather get back to playing this amazing piece of work. It is well worth the money don't believe the hate. It ain't perfect but it sure as hell is close to it 9.5/10… Expand
  22. Steelers412
    May 31, 2014
    10
    Not a 10. Probably more like an 8.75 but so many 0s and bad scores for such a good game I had to try and even it out! Best game of 2014 so far hands down!
  23. Akapone
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Very good new IP. Visuals not "NextGen" from time to time, but overall very solid. A huge amount of content like mini games, digital trips and so, with a huge lively city. Excellent gunplay and sound.
  24. GamerStream
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Some of the gameplay mechanic is similiar to PlayStation Exclusive, The Last of Us. However, some of E3 2012-2013 part were mising or cut by Ubisoft such as; Hand-stealth, Gun sequense, dramatic story, etc... The gameplay psychic was using a low-life engine, Havok (also used in TLOU). Face it, this isn't GTA, or Saints Row, or any other kind of familiar sandbox game. I was having so muchSome of the gameplay mechanic is similiar to PlayStation Exclusive, The Last of Us. However, some of E3 2012-2013 part were mising or cut by Ubisoft such as; Hand-stealth, Gun sequense, dramatic story, etc... The gameplay psychic was using a low-life engine, Havok (also used in TLOU). Face it, this isn't GTA, or Saints Row, or any other kind of familiar sandbox game. I was having so much fun with the hacking part, by stealing personal information, bank account, taking over a network, but you just waiting for this cool game, until you give a good, or bad respond....… Expand
  25. flax0174
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    I originally didn't like this game but i have become really attached to it's world. There plenty of side quests and collectibles to soldier on through, also a plethora of weapons and gadgets to cater for every gamer's playstyle. The main campaign is wonderfully intricate and extremely entertaining, it is long as well and emotionally pulls you in.
  26. Ed_
    Dec 2, 2014
    10
    Great game with a fascinating concept.

    Enjoyable gameplay (have multiple options for playing through a mission), deep story and amazing graphics and side missions.

    You will be able to sympathize with the protagonist, Aiden.

    Good game, keep up the good work Ubisoft!
  27. shadowgon3
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    The story is long (felt like 20-25 hours) and heart warming and really messed up at parts but gets your blood pumped
    After beating the game you still have like 30 hours+ of gameplay and stuff to unlock plus MP
    The driving is really good so I don't know why people hate it so much it feels like any other racing game (forza/need for speed shift/dirt 3 etc)when it comes to driving whichi    The story is long (felt like 20-25 hours) and heart warming and really messed up at parts but gets your blood pumped
    After beating the game you still have like 30 hours+ of gameplay and stuff to unlock plus MP
    The driving is really good so I don't know why people hate it so much it feels like any other racing game (forza/need for speed shift/dirt 3 etc)when it comes to driving whichi like although i wish we could custom the cars...
    As for the game play i don't understand how anyone could hate it so much i mean really what the hell are you people even thinking? As for the graphics they are beautiful but majorly lacking in AA
    The only bad part had about the game was the fact when you bought clothing they didn't really change much.. People scoring 5 and below all went full retard! For once i have to agree with the critics    … Expand
  28. subsamuel01
    May 30, 2014
    10
    Amazing game, do not listen to the haters or the user score. If you like assassins creed, the stealth mechanics are a lot more polished in this game, plus there are a ton of side activities. The story is strong, you could easily spend up to 100 hours playing this game to unlock everything.
  29. Gamingrules37
    May 27, 2014
    10
    I don't get what people have against this game, It is amazing. People need to understand WD is nothing like GTA. Sure it is an open word game but that doesn't mean it's GTA. This game caters to my kind who want something believable. GTA is an Insane open world game without limits, Which is not a bad thing in any way. Watch dogs is limited which again is not bad at all. WD is a very funI don't get what people have against this game, It is amazing. People need to understand WD is nothing like GTA. Sure it is an open word game but that doesn't mean it's GTA. This game caters to my kind who want something believable. GTA is an Insane open world game without limits, Which is not a bad thing in any way. Watch dogs is limited which again is not bad at all. WD is a very fun Open world game. Its new mechanic hacking is a very welcomed one. It has a decent story and stealthy gameplay but depends on how you want to play it. Sure the graphics are downgraded but they are still good. This game is a 9/10 for me but since people are bashing it so much I am trying to increase the score.… Expand
  30. nanibaba
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    great game . I took it for my PS4 and I love it already . Want it to develop and to become a bestseller . Well done Ubisoft , you showed me that your games are good and they deserve to be bought.
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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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