Watch Dogs

 Xbox One
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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 907 Ratings

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  1. Nikola8
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    This is a great game. I believe a lot of the negative reviews are due to the failure of the game to meeting people's expectations - if you saw the original E3 trailer, you wouldn't even know this was an open world - GTA style game. So, let it be said, this is an open world GTA style game. Now, that said, this game shouldn't be compared to the GTA series (especially GTA V, which was aThis is a great game. I believe a lot of the negative reviews are due to the failure of the game to meeting people's expectations - if you saw the original E3 trailer, you wouldn't even know this was an open world - GTA style game. So, let it be said, this is an open world GTA style game. Now, that said, this game shouldn't be compared to the GTA series (especially GTA V, which was a monumental achievement in gaming). Instead, this game should be viewed as what it is - a Ubisoft game.

    It is important to understand that this is a Ubisoft game, because you'll then understand the roots of the gameplay - this ISN'T GTA. This feels much more like the product of what would happen if Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell had a child (I've played every game in both those series, and I think the comparison is accurate). The open world mechanics feel like Assassin's Creed, but the gunplay and focus on stealth scream 'Splinter Cell'. For those less familiar with those two series, the game may LOOK like GTA on initial glance, but understand that this is AC+SC. And that isn't a bad thing. If you compare this game with GTA using GTA criteria, it will fail - the driving isn't very good (comparatively) and the run&gun approach that often takes place in GTA just doesn't work in Watch Dogs - as I said, this game is a stealth open world game.

    Where this game absolutely SHINES is the hacking/tech/inter-connectivity approach. Hacking traffic lights, barriers, and spike strips to get away in a chase never gets old, and there is a huge level of satisfaction in hacking an enemy base without ever setting foot in it (through the creative use of camera hack hopping and line of sight). Also, the street missions of 'Person of Interest'-style crime prediction is very fun (you are given a probability of crime, which leads you to follow potential criminals or victims until a crime is committed, where you have the opportunity to stop it). Finally, the integration of multiplayer into the single player is brilliant (at any time, you can jump into another player's single player game and try to hack them - which causes them to have a timed manhunt for you. You can spend hours and hours of the game doing side missions without touching the story.

    So, if you understand what Watch Dogs really is, I think it is an enjoyable experience. It admittedly falls short in every area that it compares to GTA, but the new stuff that it adds to the genre is truly unique and there isn't another game out there that does the stuff that you can do with this game all in one package.

    This is probably the best game for Xbox One, and I have most of the games for the system.    … Expand
  2. ILikeEyeBalls
    Jun 24, 2014
    10
    I've never disagreed with the critics' reviews of a game more. I almost didn't by this game and am so happy I ignored all the reviews out there. Usually I agree with the critics but this game is a huge exception. It took about 10 hours to get used to because the gameplay is so unique but once I got the hang of things, my opinion of this game completely changed. It might one of the bestI've never disagreed with the critics' reviews of a game more. I almost didn't by this game and am so happy I ignored all the reviews out there. Usually I agree with the critics but this game is a huge exception. It took about 10 hours to get used to because the gameplay is so unique but once I got the hang of things, my opinion of this game completely changed. It might one of the best games I've ever played and it blows my mind that so many people are reviewing this game so poorly. Everything is extremely polished and it's obvious they put a ton of work into this game. The blackout move is one of the coolest special powers I've ever seen in a video game and the random invasions by other players through online multiplayer is such a cool concept. I couldn't recommend this game more highly and hope more people ignore the ridiculous reviews out there and give this game a chance. It's definitely the best next gen game yet.… Expand
  3. happymonster
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    Let's be honest. Watch Dogs couldn't possibly live up to the lofty expectations place on it. It is the first next-gen open world urban sandbox. And it follows the release of GTA V, which is the benchmark for all open world games. But I think the game is great. By my standards it is definitely a next-gen game because my wrists get sore before my eyes do. The framerate is good, there isLet's be honest. Watch Dogs couldn't possibly live up to the lofty expectations place on it. It is the first next-gen open world urban sandbox. And it follows the release of GTA V, which is the benchmark for all open world games. But I think the game is great. By my standards it is definitely a next-gen game because my wrists get sore before my eyes do. The framerate is good, there is little aliasing, and minimal screen tear. The game grows on you, once you get used to the greasy feel of the driving and the questionable main character. The missions are actually enjoyable, as are the side missions, which is more than I can say for a lot of other open world games. Ubisoft did a great job with their vision of Chicago, and if you give Watch Dogs a chance and can avoid spending the whole time comparing this game to that game, there's a lot of fun to be had there.… Expand
  4. Caraeza
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    First of all, this game probably does not deserve a 10/10. But I give it a 10 just to make up for the extremely low user score. Yes, the graphics aren't as good as the E3 demo, and no, the story isn't all that amazing. But so far I feel like I got my money's worth with this game more than any Xbox One title so far. I've only played for a few hours, but i can tell it's a fun game to play,First of all, this game probably does not deserve a 10/10. But I give it a 10 just to make up for the extremely low user score. Yes, the graphics aren't as good as the E3 demo, and no, the story isn't all that amazing. But so far I feel like I got my money's worth with this game more than any Xbox One title so far. I've only played for a few hours, but i can tell it's a fun game to play, it has good graphics and seems to have a lot of content.… Expand
  5. corpal_hudson
    May 27, 2014
    10
    This game is a load of fun. The good games are rolling in now. Thanks Ubisoft! Hacking street lights is endless fun. Pow! Hijinks aside, there is a story. These negative reviews need to be deleted. We wanted a good sandbox game and it's been delivered. 70 negatives is stupid. The driving is solid; it's the single best sandbox driver I've seen in years. Then you have this wholeThis game is a load of fun. The good games are rolling in now. Thanks Ubisoft! Hacking street lights is endless fun. Pow! Hijinks aside, there is a story. These negative reviews need to be deleted. We wanted a good sandbox game and it's been delivered. 70 negatives is stupid. The driving is solid; it's the single best sandbox driver I've seen in years. Then you have this whole hacking element. Eavesdropping on conversations, there is a lot of content. This game should be in your library.
    It's a 10! They nailed it dead on!    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. Lackin
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Bought it on release day and spent so many hours on it absolutely fab game, Fun to play and incredibly addictive. Graphics are superb and mind blowing.
  8. Hex_01
    May 28, 2014
    10
    This game does horrible being a GTA V clone and that's because it isn't supposed to be. This game is a mix of AC and Splinter Cell with hacking and it is defiantly fun. Between the multiplayer, the story and the constant side missions it can be pretty difficult to get bored. After saying all that, this game may be fun for only a certain gamer. I could easily see how some people may notThis game does horrible being a GTA V clone and that's because it isn't supposed to be. This game is a mix of AC and Splinter Cell with hacking and it is defiantly fun. Between the multiplayer, the story and the constant side missions it can be pretty difficult to get bored. After saying all that, this game may be fun for only a certain gamer. I could easily see how some people may not really get into the game and just go through the motions of the game and never find it interesting to play. Since I am not one of those people, I give it a 9.5… Expand
  9. boomfac3shot
    May 27, 2014
    10
    amazing game. best looking open world game to date graphically. plenty of new game mechanics give a definite next gen fell. multiplayer online hacking surprisingly heaps of fun. heaps to do in terms of side missions/activites
  10. MrLucky4EH
    Aug 11, 2014
    10
    This is a pretty cool game I enjoy playing, if you like GTAV you'll like watch dogs complete campaign mission first if anything before all the online mission so you can unlock some cool stuff
  11. toecutter
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    PLEASE READ THIS HONEST REVIEW:.. I WAS A Sceptic at first for watch dogs...I thought here we go, just another sleeping dogs and saints row copy cat...What i found at first was kinda dull At the start.... Than 30 mins into it, I found this amazing gem...Watch dogs reminded me a bit of assasins creed,grand theft auto and splinter cell, in a way of you crouch behind stuff u can sneakPLEASE READ THIS HONEST REVIEW:.. I WAS A Sceptic at first for watch dogs...I thought here we go, just another sleeping dogs and saints row copy cat...What i found at first was kinda dull At the start.... Than 30 mins into it, I found this amazing gem...Watch dogs reminded me a bit of assasins creed,grand theft auto and splinter cell, in a way of you crouch behind stuff u can sneak ,shoot,steal cars,buy weapon and cars and hacking alone is awsome...You can hack peoples phones and stop crime...There is alot upgrades for weapons and bullet proof vests and hacking skills and way to much to list... I gotta be honest its worth a 10.... i been a gamer for years since the atari 2600 released...The graphix are awsome...my best bro owns a ps4 so he has a copy of this game also and sony fanboys claim better graphixs so we tried xbox one version and ps4 version and the difference was ps 4 version seemed little brighter and shading looked different but we both agreed that otherwise you can not tell....thats truth my gamerz...Buy This Game...give it time and you will love watch dogs.....Do Not Listen To the Idiots On Here Who Gave This A Bad Review They Are Trolls...… Expand
  12. IamDeWitt
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    I have been waiting for another good open world game for a while and this has ended that. The main missions are fun and different, the side missions are not repetitive and they are awesome! The investigations are interesting and really fun to complete. The online tasks are exciting and funny to do when your target runs around wildly trying to find you. The hacking is great and the chasesI have been waiting for another good open world game for a while and this has ended that. The main missions are fun and different, the side missions are not repetitive and they are awesome! The investigations are interesting and really fun to complete. The online tasks are exciting and funny to do when your target runs around wildly trying to find you. The hacking is great and the chases are great to see how you can stop your hunters. The stealth is surprisingly one of my favourite parts, I found it fun distracting my enemies then beating them with the batton. The Online free roam is amazing, no missions or tasks to do but with my 3 friends just messing around is so much fun and my favourite part. 10/10… Expand
  13. JonahGamer
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Watch Dogs is an amazing game. Don't listen to the people who give it a yellow/red. I was excited for this game ever since it was announced, and I can safely say I was not dissapointed. The game is amazing, fun, and addicting. Like any ubisoft game, it has a LONG storyline, which is good so there's more to do in the game. The hacking ability is very unique and useful. I played the game forWatch Dogs is an amazing game. Don't listen to the people who give it a yellow/red. I was excited for this game ever since it was announced, and I can safely say I was not dissapointed. The game is amazing, fun, and addicting. Like any ubisoft game, it has a LONG storyline, which is good so there's more to do in the game. The hacking ability is very unique and useful. I played the game for about 5-6 hours, and I'm only 6% done! That just SHOWS how much there is! The world of Chicago is MASSIVE, which is also good so there's more room for missions. The voice acting is great, and after I was done playing, I was left wanting more. The game is fun, that's just it. That's the word you use to describe an amazing game. And Watch Dogs DEFININTLY deserves it.… Expand
  14. Werd5273
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Watch dogs is not a bad game. Sure their may be 2 sexual references but their is 48 hours of gameplay. You cannot see people having sex through their webcams. Every big name game has a few bad things but they're not entirely bad. It's a good game with a great story that's not intentionally bad.
    You play as Aiden Pearce a character whose niece was taken from him due to his criminal past.    Watch dogs is not a bad game. Sure their may be 2 sexual references but their is 48 hours of gameplay. You cannot see people having sex through their webcams. Every big name game has a few bad things but they're not entirely bad. It's a good game with a great story that's not intentionally bad.
    You play as Aiden Pearce a character whose niece was taken from him due to his criminal past. In the game you try and protect the rest of your family by hacking into CTOS he central operating system. You can hack virtually anything through it because everything is connected in modern. Distract guards, create blackouts, steal cars,or hack bank accounts you can do it all.
    The game is basically a mix of Assassins creed and Gta. Whenever you start the game you get put right in the action. You can hack into other players games and do mini games. You can also play multiplayer free roam and do games with other players. WATCH_DOGS is just a really good modern next gen game that everyone is playing appropriate for tweens and teens.    … Expand
  15. n8booya
    May 27, 2014
    10
    there is one word for this gam and it is amamzing 10/10 anyday because of its unique characters and 42 hour plus story and there is lot sto do in this city side missions and just messing about
  16. JiveTurkey06
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Giving this game a 0 is completely unjust, it amazes me that some of these people are even allowed to go on the internet. A zero would mean this is the worst game you have ever played (which this clearly is not). It's fine if you want to rate it a 0 but just know I'm going to give it a 10 just because. All you but hurt little kids need to grow up. This game is clearly not for you.

    Again    Giving this game a 0 is completely unjust, it amazes me that some of these people are even allowed to go on the internet. A zero would mean this is the worst game you have ever played (which this clearly is not). It's fine if you want to rate it a 0 but just know I'm going to give it a 10 just because. All you but hurt little kids need to grow up. This game is clearly not for you.

    Again this review is to only balance out the 0's. As for the game I have only just started but so far it's my favorite game I have for the One, and I see nothing deserving of a 0. Controls are tight and responsive and hacking thus far has been a blast.    … Expand
  17. gx187
    May 28, 2014
    10
    this game is amazing! people are crying about it dose not look as good as GTA V and that watch dogs should blow it out the water well they are **** crazy. the problem is they have a crappy TV. if your playing on a TV that is 6+ yrs old YES the graphics will look the same.PEOPLE its not GTA the game play is different its suppose to be it does take a few mins to get use to. also this isthis game is amazing! people are crying about it dose not look as good as GTA V and that watch dogs should blow it out the water well they are **** crazy. the problem is they have a crappy TV. if your playing on a TV that is 6+ yrs old YES the graphics will look the same.PEOPLE its not GTA the game play is different its suppose to be it does take a few mins to get use to. also this is there first game the second one will be 10 times better. to give this game a neg review your just a jack ass. and the people who gave it a 0 kill your self lol. it has a great story line tons of things to do. the online part is fun to do. for me the hype of the game was met. they push the release date back for money why would they release 2 amazing games at once assassins creed and watch dogs at the same time DUH!!!… Expand
  18. SnitramOriaj
    May 28, 2014
    10
    Injustice!! This is the word for the reviews, profissional or not, that the people are giving to this game. This is simple one of the best games that I have ever played in my life. And I played a lot (I m talking about games like Half Life, Call of Duty 2, Mass Effect, Batman Arkham series, Diablo). This is a classic. It is innovative, with a lot of action, fun, adventure. What I can sayInjustice!! This is the word for the reviews, profissional or not, that the people are giving to this game. This is simple one of the best games that I have ever played in my life. And I played a lot (I m talking about games like Half Life, Call of Duty 2, Mass Effect, Batman Arkham series, Diablo). This is a classic. It is innovative, with a lot of action, fun, adventure. What I can say it is that the people like so much GTA V, that they are blind and don t want to give to another game the crown. But this game has everything that GTA V had, but much more. Enjoy my friends, this is a classic, I don t have doubt!!!!!!… Expand
  19. TTotully
    May 29, 2014
    10
    Idk why there are so many ppl giving not just negative reviews but 1's and 0's! Ridiculous! I gave it a 10 just to balance out the 0's but in reality it's a 9 in my book. Great graphics, smooth controls, movement, gunplay, etc. The driving is a little arcade like but all
    In all serves it's purpose and is solid. Tons of things to do besides main story line, decent main character and    Idk why there are so many ppl giving not just negative reviews but 1's and 0's! Ridiculous! I gave it a 10 just to balance out the 0's but in reality it's a 9 in my book. Great graphics, smooth controls, movement, gunplay, etc. The driving is a little arcade like but all
    In all serves it's purpose and is solid. Tons of things to do besides main story line, decent main character and really good supporting cast. Story is a generic revenge take but picks up steam and is good enough. Multiplayer is a good distraction and can be a lot of fun, mind you that it is not going to replace Titanfall but it is a nice addition. In the end if you like open world sandbox games and own and Xbox 1 or PS4 then this is a no brainer. If you still have a 360 or PS3 then I can't speak to those editions because I haven't played it on either console. Hope this was helpful to anyone on the fence and I wish we could all work together as a gaming community to give honest and accurate reviews of our opinions of the game but I digress. The trolls are not going away anytime soon but I wish certain ppl whom i will remain nameless, who has given over 50 games a 0/10 would be banned. Thanks for reading and have fun with the game or whatever game you choose to buy/play.    … Expand
  20. royksteam123
    Aug 12, 2014
    10
    Great game, gets fun when u get your way around the hacking system and got some enjoyable puzzles, not too hard, but not too handhelding either. Online is alot of fun, you can do stuff like going into other players games as civilians trying to hack them for an amount of secons without them detecting and killing you. theres also stuff like racing ect. ai isnt bad, enemies are good atGreat game, gets fun when u get your way around the hacking system and got some enjoyable puzzles, not too hard, but not too handhelding either. Online is alot of fun, you can do stuff like going into other players games as civilians trying to hack them for an amount of secons without them detecting and killing you. theres also stuff like racing ect. ai isnt bad, enemies are good at hiding, sometimes i barely believe the red spots that shows where they are on my gps in game.… Expand
  21. Fragmatic
    Sep 29, 2014
    10
    Best open world game since GTA: Vice city in my opinion. You've got A LOT things to do, main storyline is superb , side missions are great with lots of fun. Watch dogs is just like Arkham Asylum - "cosy" atmospheric "semi"-open world game. It's better than gta 5 imo, because of it's story, setting and solidly balanced gameplay. If you are online player then you'll be surprised how muchBest open world game since GTA: Vice city in my opinion. You've got A LOT things to do, main storyline is superb , side missions are great with lots of fun. Watch dogs is just like Arkham Asylum - "cosy" atmospheric "semi"-open world game. It's better than gta 5 imo, because of it's story, setting and solidly balanced gameplay. If you are online player then you'll be surprised how much this game can deliver. I can't get enough of Watch dogs!… Expand
  22. Eurbradnagan
    Mar 19, 2015
    10
    PLEASE READ FURTHER FOR REAL RATING

    First off watch dogs is a great game and all these 0 ratings are extremely unfair. Watchdogs delivers an extremely fun open world experience with new elements. I typically don't do side missions but the games has held my interest in every single way and I'm heading for 100% completion. While the driving does take some getting used to that is the ONLY    PLEASE READ FURTHER FOR REAL RATING

    First off watch dogs is a great game and all these 0 ratings are extremely unfair. Watchdogs delivers an extremely fun open world experience with new elements. I typically don't do side missions but the games has held my interest in every single way and I'm heading for 100% completion. While the driving does take some getting used to that is the ONLY downfall to the game, after playing for a few hours driving will feel like second nature. The game does have a full feeling starting out for the first 20 minutes but picks up FAST. I highly recommend watch dogs to any gamer!

    Real rating : 8/10    … Expand
  23. Jeovmen20
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    Why does this game have a bad this game is awesome and no different then other versions like ps4 or Wii u,Xbox 360,ps3 etc. this is one of the best looking games on Xbox one and one of the best games on there to with plenty of mini games and digital trips and other things the free roam in this game is awesome as well and great story in my opinion, and the online is so much fun and it hasWhy does this game have a bad this game is awesome and no different then other versions like ps4 or Wii u,Xbox 360,ps3 etc. this is one of the best looking games on Xbox one and one of the best games on there to with plenty of mini games and digital trips and other things the free roam in this game is awesome as well and great story in my opinion, and the online is so much fun and it has more than one online mode as well as great vehicles and lots of guns and a great skill tree and the game can last hundredths of hours with all the side quests and things like that, the game itself is pretty long witch is good in my opinion this game deserves a 10/10 and in my opinion this game is also better than GTA 5.… Expand
  24. BiboranTV
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    Great game with strong storyline, amazing atmosphere and not boring missions. It is much better than gta 5 as single player game. It deserves higher ratings.
  25. DeltaEchoIV
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    I had/am having a lot of fun with this game. I am loving the atmosphere and just messing around the world. Great detail with the NPC actions/life and little details like leaves on a parked car that fly off when driving away. Co-op has been great, done more of this so far than story but I have been sucked into this world they have created... Good game to have some fun with. Something a lotI had/am having a lot of fun with this game. I am loving the atmosphere and just messing around the world. Great detail with the NPC actions/life and little details like leaves on a parked car that fly off when driving away. Co-op has been great, done more of this so far than story but I have been sucked into this world they have created... Good game to have some fun with. Something a lot of games have been lacking as of late... I am fine with full price but some may wait for a sale. Just don't miss this one. Not GTA but above and beyond the first watch dogs.… Expand
  26. Masturbinho69
    May 5, 2022
    10
    THE BEST WATCH DOGS IN WATCH DOGS SERIES
    Aiden was the best protagonist in this game also story had sense not as in watch dogs 2.
    and xbox one port is very stable and playable. I finished this game almost 5 times.
    On xbox one I not found glitches. Just must need game
  27. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  28. busbfran
    Jun 1, 2014
    9
    First off, lets just say that this is a amazing next gen game, that takes advantage of all privileges that the Xbox1 has to offer. The amount of love and effort is seen when just walking around the city. The developers have really out done themselves here. Best I have seen to date, the amount of detail! amazing! Hacking is a blast, although the game may fall short story wise, this isFirst off, lets just say that this is a amazing next gen game, that takes advantage of all privileges that the Xbox1 has to offer. The amount of love and effort is seen when just walking around the city. The developers have really out done themselves here. Best I have seen to date, the amount of detail! amazing! Hacking is a blast, although the game may fall short story wise, this is because it never really decides if it wants to be serious or laughable. Game play is laughable with no real consequences when killing someone on the road, in reality, this isn't realistic. But on the other hand the story attempts to take itself seriously, which for the most part is intriguing enough to finish. This combination game play wise is leaving people with a love/hate relationship. But really the game is amazing all in all, worth every cent!… Expand
  29. essay708
    Jan 10, 2016
    9
    This was an enjoyable game and the story line wasn't so bad afterall. I feel like the user score made me feel like this game was a piece of crap and it wasn't. Yes the hacking process is a bit gimicky but what game DOESN'T have a gimicky element to it?

    It's open world comparable to GTA in a futuristic Chicago. I dig it.
  30. dacronickgalo
    Jun 5, 2014
    9
    Entendi o motivo da Ubisoft ter adiado para 2014. Watch Dog não aguentaria o GTA V.
    Foi a primeira que que vi esse motor do jogo (acho que é o mesmo de Assasins Creed) lidar com a física de automóveis e acho que ainda pode melhorar mas não é nada que atrapalhe muito.
    A minha boa nota vem no sentido do jogo ter milhares de detalhes fascinantes (obrigatórios para um sand box) e no    Entendi o motivo da Ubisoft ter adiado para 2014. Watch Dog não aguentaria o GTA V.
    Foi a primeira que que vi esse motor do jogo (acho que é o mesmo de Assasins Creed) lidar com a física de automóveis e acho que ainda pode melhorar mas não é nada que atrapalhe muito.
    A minha boa nota vem no sentido do jogo ter milhares de detalhes fascinantes (obrigatórios para um sand box) e no trabalho de ambientação e dublagens para o PT BR.Achei muito bom!
    Seguimos jogando :)    … Expand
  31. BRuTaL_MeXiKiNG
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    I think nowadays video game "CRITICS" over-analyze games and tend to criticize and penalize game scores for borrowing elements from other games but don't give enough credit for the originality the game itself offers. This is one of those games, i have read at least 5 reviews of this game and one thing i don't like is how they say that this game borrows elements from GTA V but that itI think nowadays video game "CRITICS" over-analyze games and tend to criticize and penalize game scores for borrowing elements from other games but don't give enough credit for the originality the game itself offers. This is one of those games, i have read at least 5 reviews of this game and one thing i don't like is how they say that this game borrows elements from GTA V but that it doesn't measure up, seriously? yes this is an open world game but it's not trying to be GTA, the hacking aspect of it just proves this isn't a GTA clone, it's an original and interesting game with really cool mini-games and a pretty cool multiplayer mode also.

    The graphics in this game are awesome, it's not going to blow your mind but it compares favorably to any other next gen game considering the size and scope of the city and it's inhabitants. I like the variety of vehicles to choose from (not as much as GTA V but still varied enough), if we're going to compare elements then i'll say one thing, the shooting and cover elements in Watch Dogs are a lot better than GTA but the driving mechanics a little clunky but still decent enough.

    Overall i'd say this game more than merits it's $59.99 price tag with a long story mode, multiplayer, mini games and side misions. Instead of whining about games borrowing elements from other games, let's be honest , what game hasn't borrowed elements from past games at all? instead of criticizing that let's just applaud how developers are able to take elements from other games and are able to mesh those elements with original ones in order to come up with such awesome games regardless of genre or platform.    … Expand
  32. oliminator123
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Fun game. The people putting 0's are just trolls. Enjoyable open world and if you're from Chicago it's a bonus. Hacking is fun and doesn't get old unless you have the attention span of a rodent. Like some said it does feel like GTA, which I don't see why that's a bad thing since it's a great game. Trolls trolling trolls trolling trolls.
  33. RE1SY
    May 29, 2014
    9
    I'm bumping my review up to a nine although it realistically is in the 8.5 range. Obviously I've had a blast playing so far and honestly don't know what all the stigma is about. The same kids that complain all shooters are the same are the ones trying to compare this to GTA. It has more of an arcade feel and that holds true to the driving as well. I recommend playing it.
  34. NinjaHamster
    May 29, 2014
    9
    I think that this game looks beautiful. It has a sense of atmosphere and weight while maintaining its fun to play feel.
    It does veer into the ridiculous conventions sometimes found in action movies, but I think that is part of its charm. I feel like I can be as serious or silly as I want depending on my mood.
    I thinks that the 0 ratings for this game are unwarranted. I understand that    I think that this game looks beautiful. It has a sense of atmosphere and weight while maintaining its fun to play feel.
    It does veer into the ridiculous conventions sometimes found in action movies, but I think that is part of its charm. I feel like I can be as serious or silly as I want depending on my mood.
    I thinks that the 0 ratings for this game are unwarranted. I understand that there was a lot of hype about this game, and that more than a few people feel letdown, but a 0 rating out of anger or misunderstanding makes no sense to me.
    This game may not be for everyone but I look forward to being immersed in it for days to come.    … Expand
  35. liverpool726
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Plenty of people giving this game low scores because of graphics, which are pretty good imo, poor story, which is not true, and bugs, which up until this point i have no encountered (Xbox One). ignore them

    Game is fun, multiplayer is unique, gameplay mechanics all work smoothly. i think the graphics are good, not revolutionary, but good enough to the point where its not a problem.    Plenty of people giving this game low scores because of graphics, which are pretty good imo, poor story, which is not true, and bugs, which up until this point i have no encountered (Xbox One). ignore them

    Game is fun, multiplayer is unique, gameplay mechanics all work smoothly. i think the graphics are good, not revolutionary, but good enough to the point where its not a problem. Always something to do. Its a great game, ignore haters, they probably haven't even played it    … Expand
  36. gameelite
    May 31, 2014
    9
    A truly amazing game and no your not a person that watches dogs your a brilliant hacker who has a full city to your advantage voice acting is some of the best Ive seen and the story is believable but your main character feels empty besides that great action and a sandbox full of things to do
  37. jmontelongo
    Jun 2, 2014
    9
    An extremely well crafted game, full of side activities that smoothly merge both experiences: online and offline. Maybe the main plot is not as strong as one could have expected, and maybe Aiden Pierce is not precisely a memorable character, but as a whole, the game is definitely a memorable one, worth every penny. By the way, Virtual Chicago is gorgeous!
  38. nickriles
    Jun 3, 2014
    9
    I don't see how this can be rated lower than an 80. the graphics look amazing, especially when you're tv settings are tuned in the xbox one dashboard under display in settings. Storyline can be a little blurry, but gameplay is perfectly fine. Naturally there's only so much you can do with an open world game online and I think the new twist with random interaction at any time makes it thatI don't see how this can be rated lower than an 80. the graphics look amazing, especially when you're tv settings are tuned in the xbox one dashboard under display in settings. Storyline can be a little blurry, but gameplay is perfectly fine. Naturally there's only so much you can do with an open world game online and I think the new twist with random interaction at any time makes it that much better. Audio In this game is amazing at well (cars, guns, etc.)… Expand
  39. Collegewood8382
    Jun 17, 2014
    9
    I loved this game. You can truly tell how good an open world game is when the side missions are just as good or better than the main story. Visually the game looks fantastic and I love the ability to hack everything. Makes a lot of fire fights and stealth action way easier and kind of spoils you for other games like Assassins creed. The best part I can say about this game is that youI loved this game. You can truly tell how good an open world game is when the side missions are just as good or better than the main story. Visually the game looks fantastic and I love the ability to hack everything. Makes a lot of fire fights and stealth action way easier and kind of spoils you for other games like Assassins creed. The best part I can say about this game is that you definitely get your moneys worth and it is truly one of the most rewarding games I've played in a long time… Expand
  40. MythicRare
    Jul 15, 2014
    9
    This is a fantastic game, and the only thing that I can think of that's bad it about it is how hilariously inaccurate the map is. Even then, the setting of Chicago is a refreshing change to the boring settings of New York, Los Angeles, and occasionally Washington D.C. The hacking mechanic is fantastic, and adds many more things to do. There's plenty of things to do after the campaign isThis is a fantastic game, and the only thing that I can think of that's bad it about it is how hilariously inaccurate the map is. Even then, the setting of Chicago is a refreshing change to the boring settings of New York, Los Angeles, and occasionally Washington D.C. The hacking mechanic is fantastic, and adds many more things to do. There's plenty of things to do after the campaign is over, and even the multiplayer hacking is exciting, and can lead to a few ridiculous moments. I'm certain that if Ubisoft made an online mode for Watch Dogs, it would be much better than the GTA online garbage that Rockstar spewed out. I'm fairly certain that all of the negative reviews are from people who somehow thought that this game wouldn't about hacking. The driving takes a bit of getting used to, but is on par with GTA V. 9/10.… Expand
  41. ToddAwesome
    Aug 8, 2014
    9
    If you like the openess of the GTA series, but wish it had a story line that was worth playing all the way through you want watch dogs. It's a really good open world game.
  42. Mitch3Burke
    Aug 9, 2014
    9
    I really love how innovative this game is. It has the fun, fast paced action we saw in GTA V but with a twist. Auden is virtually a robot but I believe the side characters (Jordi, Damien, etc) really make the campaign a fun experience. The campaign isn't too short, but even after completion the perfectionists amongst you will sink many hours into finding all collectibles and obtainingI really love how innovative this game is. It has the fun, fast paced action we saw in GTA V but with a twist. Auden is virtually a robot but I believe the side characters (Jordi, Damien, etc) really make the campaign a fun experience. The campaign isn't too short, but even after completion the perfectionists amongst you will sink many hours into finding all collectibles and obtaining 1000G. This game promises your money's worth; however, I think Ubisoft need to maybe make a second game in order to perfect this franchise.… Expand
  43. ScarySquirrel
    Sep 5, 2014
    9
    This game really surprised me, I think because of all the bad press about the graphical downgrade compared with the original E3 trailers we saw, I went into it not expecting much. However the game really was incredibly fun. The hacking really brought a whole new dimension to the game, and was damn good fun and made missions a hell of a lot more interesting than just running around andThis game really surprised me, I think because of all the bad press about the graphical downgrade compared with the original E3 trailers we saw, I went into it not expecting much. However the game really was incredibly fun. The hacking really brought a whole new dimension to the game, and was damn good fun and made missions a hell of a lot more interesting than just running around and shooting.

    The cover system was good, the weapons were fun (I loved the silenced pistol), and the game world was also fun to explore. I normally just go through the main story in games like this, but I felt compelled to explore and complete lots of side missions.

    The online hacking and tailing was the highlight for me. I loved the idea that at any time someone could be in my game spying on me. A couple of times I caught people out because they were acting in an odd way, but I dread to think how many people I miss. Sometimes a NPC would have a car crash, or something weird would happen, and I'd start freaking out trying to find another player, only to realise it was just an NPC scripted event. Awesome!

    All in all, I loved the game and would highly recommend it.    … Expand
  44. wasteofmoney209
    Sep 20, 2014
    9
    i bought thise game a couple of months after release because i heard it was bad but that was a huge mistake LOL.I at first did not like it but once you get used to things its a really good game.

    i completed the game on the hardest difficulty setting and i did every contract "side mission" which for me is quite something as i never bother doing these in the gta series,i also hit max    i bought thise game a couple of months after release because i heard it was bad but that was a huge mistake LOL.I at first did not like it but once you get used to things its a really good game.

    i completed the game on the hardest difficulty setting and i did every contract "side mission" which for me is quite something as i never bother doing these in the gta series,i also hit max skill level for the 100g gamerscore.

    good story,graphics,sound even multiplayer is fun.

    if you have not bought this yet go out and buy it its about the best advice i can give someone also you get it now for less then half the price it released at.    … Expand
  45. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 29, 2016
    9
    Watch_Dogs
    A Great game with inexcusable flaws
    Watch Dogs unfortunately suffers from hype... It promised amazing graphics and a deep open world, this is never achieved, but the 18 hour campaign featured here is one of the best open world campaigns I’ve played in a while.. Watch Dogs is a 3r5d person open world shooter game with a dash of puzzle… You play as Aiden Pierce trying to get    Watch_Dogs
    A Great game with inexcusable flaws
    Watch Dogs unfortunately suffers from hype...
    It promised amazing graphics and a deep open world, this is never achieved, but the 18 hour campaign featured here is one of the best open world campaigns I’ve played in a while..
    Watch Dogs is a 3r5d person open world shooter game with a dash of puzzle…
    You play as Aiden Pierce trying to get to the bottom of his Nieces murder…
    The story telling in Watch Dogs is great… Especially when your focus changes from your niece to someone else that I won’t mention to prevent spoilers, but I feel like the transition was perfect due to that connection… it makes you care... it keeps you pushing forward… but at the same time you’re still going after everyone involved in the initial hit…
    And again the writing and introduction to each character in the story is so great that you’ll either really love or really hate someone… you feel pierces emotion personally which creates a great deal of immersion in this story..
    To get information on locations you have to hack into buildings and severs…
    And there’s freedom in the way you can approach this…
    Watch Dogs works great as a 3rd person shooter with an intuitive cover system… an easy to access weapons wheel, tons of weapon variety, a great amount of ammo and crafting parts for bombs… a great stealth system to silently take enemies down or take them out with a silenced pistol…
    Or you can hack cameras and explosives…
    I personally had the most fun jumping from camera to camera, waiting for opportunities to explode fuse boxes, trigger alarms for a takedown set up… activating the grenades inside of enemy pockets…
    Many times during the story I didn’t have to fire a single bullet to get everything I came for..
    I hopped from camera to camera hacked into the system and left…
    Hacking here is very simple and comes down to a pipe type puzzle of feeding a blue line into other pieces and unlocking them. And these sections are the only mandatory hacking sections as again you can just play as a third person shooter if you’d like…
    Outside of the 18 hour campaign though is the open world of Chicago and unfortunately the open world is the weakest aspect in the entire game…
    Think of this more as a hub world to extend play time by spreading out mission locations, because ubisoft took 0 note in crafting this open world as it has issues in its open world I haven’t ran into since the PlayStation 2….
    Cars will disappear from where you left them if you run into a building to start a mission and come back out…
    During chases you have to ram cars to stop them or hack the world around you... which is actually a great deal of fun during intense chases, to blow up streets, raise bridges and road blocks while youre chasing or being chased by the police…
    But you cant shoot out of your window to shoot out tires despite enemies being able to shoot while driving…
    Another annoyance with these chase missions is that if you do get the person youre chasing stuck, you cant just pull them out of the vehicle theyre in… the only way to continue is shoot them through the window or get back into your car and ram them until they get out…
    This isn’t too annoying in story, but is highly annoying in online play when you have a random player trying to hack you…
    You can turn this feature off, but anyone at any time can enter your world and you can do the same entering there’s for rep, or co-op and competitive fun like races…
    But again these are real people... not ai controlled enemies, so trying to get a head shot on someone in a vehicles is much harder to do in this instance…
    And then theres hacking npcs to profile them…. To stop crimes from happening before they happen... I personally didn’t enjoy this aspect at all, I found it to be shallow filler and had no interest in doing random chases as again the campaign created such a great deal of urgency that it created tunnel vision for me…
    While Wacth_Dogs didn’t deliver the ground breaking experience it promised.. If you can look past those promises for what it actually is, it’s a great game with a great story.
    I give Watch_Dogs
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  46. Siddhartha19
    Feb 3, 2016
    9
    I don't like GTA at all, but for some reason I really enjoy this game! I don't know if its excellent Mini games that completely throw you a curve ball, for example, in one you control a Huge Spider that wrecks havoc on the City! In another your Driving a Car killing Demons! lol Its awesome! There are at least 3 more that add to the fun, you also have chess, poker, etc its really easy toI don't like GTA at all, but for some reason I really enjoy this game! I don't know if its excellent Mini games that completely throw you a curve ball, for example, in one you control a Huge Spider that wrecks havoc on the City! In another your Driving a Car killing Demons! lol Its awesome! There are at least 3 more that add to the fun, you also have chess, poker, etc its really easy to forget about the story and side missions. The story is actually Very Underrated, the thing is most people don't notice that the City is actually telling part of the story, people just need to pay attention, maybe collect a few audio clips that are scattered all over the city. I would give the game a 9 but of course the Trollls ruin things for everyone so I rounded up to a 10.… Expand
  47. Broyax
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    Alors que Rockstar a inventé le genre et ne cesse d'échouer au fil des ans dans ses itérations de GTA, Ubisoft a repris le flambeau tombé dans le caniveau et a réussi son "GTA" : c'est en effet un GTA repensé de la cave au grenier, soigneusement ciselé et proche d'une certaine perfection.

    Volition avec ses Saints Row 3 et 4 avait déjà fait bien mieux que Rockstar et proposé une approche    Alors que Rockstar a inventé le genre et ne cesse d'échouer au fil des ans dans ses itérations de GTA, Ubisoft a repris le flambeau tombé dans le caniveau et a réussi son "GTA" : c'est en effet un GTA repensé de la cave au grenier, soigneusement ciselé et proche d'une certaine perfection.

    Volition avec ses Saints Row 3 et 4 avait déjà fait bien mieux que Rockstar et proposé une approche déjantée et jubilatoire, là où d'autres se sont cassés les dents (cf Sleeping Dogs...). Ubisoft fidèle à sa politique de fusion de ses licences a accompli l'incroyable : un savant et très étudié mélange de Splinter Cell, Far Cry et Assassin's Creed dans un monde à la GTA avec une pincée de Deus Ex.

    On a donc une maniabilité et une interface impeccables, une belle et grande ville très vivante, un contenu pantagruélique, une conduite des véhicules à la fois exigeante et amusante et un niveau technique élevé, aussi beau qu'un certain GTA 5, ce qui n'est pas un mince compliment. Le tout est dans une excellente version française intégrale y compris les voix talentueuses de nos doubleurs et doubleuses reconnus et confirmés : voilà qui change agréablement du marshmallow amerloque.

    Watch Dogs est aussi un "GTA" plus mature et moins débile que les jeux de Rockstar. On est pas dans la caricature tarantineuse permanente et on n'incarne pas une pathétique racaille dont la gueule est une trappe à ordures : on a en effet le choix de se comporter comme quelqu'un de civilisé. Les habitants ne sont pas qu'une bande d'abrutis agglutinés en troupeau, comme autant de caricatures grotesques, ce qui n'empêche pas non plus Watch Dogs de faire preuve d'un humour appréciable ici et là.

    Les missions proposent une impressionnante variété, que ce soit dans la campagne ou les très nombreux à-côtés et l'approche choisie par Ubisoft privilégie l'infiltration même si l'on peut faire parler la poudre dans presque toutes les situations. Ce "presque" a son importance, car on l'a compris, Watch Dogs n'est pas un GTA stricto sensu et utilise les mécaniques raffinées des Splinter Cell et Assassin's Creed, ce qui implique une furtivité notoire dans ses gènes.

    Je disais en introduction que Watch Dogs n'est pas loin d'une certaine perfection. Il n'est donc pas parfait hélas : le point sur lequel Ubisoft doit progresser concerne la narration et les dialogues ainsi que les personnages : c'est plutôt naze, il faut bien le dire et si les missions de la campagne sont toujours intéressantes, on se demande bien pourquoi on les fait au juste. Ici, j'ai décroché rapidement, l'histoire étant aussi incompréhensible que confuse et maladroite.

    Au final, un faible prix à payer quand on constate le travail titanesque réalisé sur cette nouvelle licence, hydride des meilleures idées de jouabilité qu'ait jamais eu Ubisoft jusqu'ici, un régal !    … Expand
  48. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Aug 11, 2021
    9
    Watch Dogs, ясное дело, — это первая часть на сегодняшний день уже трилогии и старт одной из самых успешных линеек игр от Ubisoft. Первые Сторожевые Псы вышли в далеком уже 2014 году и это слегка напрягало, давненько уж. Мы-то с женой прошли сначала вторую часть, затем слопали с удовольствием великолепный Legion. Вот особенно после яркой весьма реалистичной лондонской хакерской историиWatch Dogs, ясное дело, — это первая часть на сегодняшний день уже трилогии и старт одной из самых успешных линеек игр от Ubisoft. Первые Сторожевые Псы вышли в далеком уже 2014 году и это слегка напрягало, давненько уж. Мы-то с женой прошли сначала вторую часть, затем слопали с удовольствием великолепный Legion. Вот особенно после яркой весьма реалистичной лондонской хакерской истории гнать к корням в Чикаго было страшновато. Опасения в итоге были напрасны, ибо игра, сверхочевидно, до сих пор прекрасно поддерживается разработчиками и выглядит на текущий момент конечно не круче Легиона, но однозначно лучше второй части. К слову, ее-то мы прошли более года назад, возможно в ней тоже гайки успели подкрутить. Итак возвращаемся к Watch Dogs номер 1. Первая часть как ни странно не поведает нам душераздирающую присказку основания DedSec, они тут будут, но роль их какая-то второго и даже третьего плана. Ребята вроде бы за справедливость идейно, но их тут совсем мало и ничем они особым не запомнились, разве что редкими допмиссиями, за которые отваливали хорошие пушки ну и по сюжету изредка мелькали. А вот точно мы узнаем много об Эйдене Пирсе — хакере, который мстит за смерть своей племянницы. В поисках виноватых наш протагонист не чурается вписаться в бандитские разборки, находит внезапно предателей среди своих друзей, при этом получает поддержку от новых знакомых, доходит до самых верхушек прогнившей власти, которая охотно сотрудничает с боссами чикагской мафии. Видимо Эйден очень любил свою племяшку, раз поднял на уши весь город. Сценарий сносный, звезд с неба не хватает и до мурашек не пробирает, но для крепкого боевичка вполне себе сойдет. Геймплей традиционно прекрасен и не уступает двум последующим частям и даже где-то их превосходит — преимущественно это касается большого разнообразия огнестрельного оружия и приятной стрельбы из него и, даже с управлением автомобилями я проблем никаких не увидел, наслышан что раньше ругали, не Codemasters конечно, но весьма недурно, с учетом что это побочный процесс в игре. Ловушки в первом Watch Dogs работают на мгновенное нажатие в отличие от того к чему мы уже привыкли. Есть у Эйдена Пирса макспэйновское замедление времени для более четкого прицеливания в бошки вражеских юнитов, тоже вполне себе полезный навык. Да и примочек в первой части у нашего героя достаточно много, и я вот некоторые из них не припомню в последующих Сторожевых Псах — такие как блэкаут- достаточно прикольная фишка с временным отключением всего света в районе, или гаситель сканеров полиции. Общий уровень сложности игры показался повыше чем во второй и третьей части, что ей пошло только на пользу.… Expand
  49. siracademic
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    this is genuinely one of my favorite games ever, top 5 at least. great story, memorable villains, and the small details get me every time. play this game.
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    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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  51. niconline
    May 30, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs is an unmitigated triumph. Considering the game is a new IP, it does a lot of things incredibly well and lays the foundation for a franchise that has the makings of being a potential Assassin’s Creed beater. Despite a bad environment and vehicle damage, Watch Dogs is worthy of your time. There’s no doubt about that.
  52. CircaNOW73
    Jun 5, 2014
    8
    I really love this game. I didn't know what to expect from UbiSoft. I thought it might have Assassins Creed type gameplay in a modern tech driven story line. I was wrong, definitely reminds me of Grand Theft Auto with the massive open world. The availability of cars and motorcycles and boats to jump into. In a nutshell the game is like GTA with a brain. The story is ok, you've got to haveI really love this game. I didn't know what to expect from UbiSoft. I thought it might have Assassins Creed type gameplay in a modern tech driven story line. I was wrong, definitely reminds me of Grand Theft Auto with the massive open world. The availability of cars and motorcycles and boats to jump into. In a nutshell the game is like GTA with a brain. The story is ok, you've got to have one, and the campaign broken down into its individual acts have its own set of highs and lows, same with the characters. For me the side games and the multiplayer modes are where this game shines. I have spent a lot of time playing the game and 90% playing these other modes. Reading the fickle ratings some people are giving this game I get the impression they have not tried these out. There is a lot of content jammed into this game. My favorite game on the XBOXONE to date. TitanWHAT?!?!… Expand
  53. DownByTheRiver
    Jun 18, 2014
    8
    I'm happy that Watch Dogs sorta lived up to the hype in the end. This game does a lot of things right and some things can be better I feel. The story is actually pretty good and has a lot of good depth, with some pretty interesting characters. I love the hacking in this game it adds something new to the sandbox game and there are loads of things to do in this Chicago. The multiplayer is okI'm happy that Watch Dogs sorta lived up to the hype in the end. This game does a lot of things right and some things can be better I feel. The story is actually pretty good and has a lot of good depth, with some pretty interesting characters. I love the hacking in this game it adds something new to the sandbox game and there are loads of things to do in this Chicago. The multiplayer is ok it could've been much better. Though there are loads to do some of it feels like it's there for no reason, and the car chases/races are fairly boring. Overall I thought it was a good play and I think it would be worth a play, and has great potential for the future… Expand
  54. SuperJoystick
    May 27, 2014
    8
    This game is great, though it doesn't reinvent the wheel. Do not pay attention to the trolls giving it zeroes. Check out the reviews of Joystiq, The Escapist, Destructoid, and even IGN to get a better impression.
  55. GlitterLicks
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Have you ever had a hamburger with peanut butter on it? Sounds kind of weird huh? Peanut butter and hamburgers are equally delicious on their own, but when you combine the two you have an unexpected delicious hamburger-peanut-butter-thing that you would have never thought would work so well together.

    Enter Watch Dogs. Watch Dogs is like a peanut butter hamburger, or in this case, a    Have you ever had a hamburger with peanut butter on it? Sounds kind of weird huh? Peanut butter and hamburgers are equally delicious on their own, but when you combine the two you have an unexpected delicious hamburger-peanut-butter-thing that you would have never thought would work so well together.

    Enter Watch Dogs.

    Watch Dogs is like a peanut butter hamburger, or in this case, a combination of Splinter Cell (stealth, take-downs, gadgets and gun combat) and GTA V (open world, vehicles and all out carnage)--two games you wouldn't think would go together well, but when combined make a most unexpected and delicious...er...awesome game.

    Don't get me wrong, the game isn't perfect, the driving mechanics aren't the best I've seen and some of the characters are a little dull, and the graphics in next-gen aren't quite next-gen (at times--water is gorgeous!). Besides that, there is a ton of fun to be had including a massive stack of main and side quests, phone games and city games. The game isn't short on content, and that's just the single player. Once you jump on to multiplayer you'll have a blast racing, hacking in to unexpected players, shooting your way to hack the objective from other teams or just raising hell in free roam.

    My review in a nutshell:

    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 8
    Gameplay: 9
    Controls: 8
    Singleplayer: 9
    Multiplayer: 8    … Expand
  56. mongoman
    Nov 15, 2014
    8
    I enjoyed watchdogs more than I expected too. It has a ton of side missions, a decent story, and the graphics are good. I gave it an 8 because at times it seems confusing and even a bit mundane but it is definitely unique in its overall execution. The controls at times can be a bit overwhelming but not impossible if you just have patience. I waited for a price drop before I picked it upI enjoyed watchdogs more than I expected too. It has a ton of side missions, a decent story, and the graphics are good. I gave it an 8 because at times it seems confusing and even a bit mundane but it is definitely unique in its overall execution. The controls at times can be a bit overwhelming but not impossible if you just have patience. I waited for a price drop before I picked it up and I would definitely recommend this game to anyone who enjoys open world-sandbox type games. It is not as good as GTA V nor is it as polished but if you approach it without making that comparison then you will enjoy it.… Expand
  57. Greenmember
    Jun 10, 2014
    8
    In between the realm of Grand Theft Auto and a modern day Assassin's Creed we have Watch Dogs. It's a game with a tremendous amount of hype that doesn't live up completely to the anticipation, but solidifies itself as a new IP with a promising future. Watch Dogs works with abstract controls that once you find the right groove, work very well. Hacking is simple, has an impact, and can shapeIn between the realm of Grand Theft Auto and a modern day Assassin's Creed we have Watch Dogs. It's a game with a tremendous amount of hype that doesn't live up completely to the anticipation, but solidifies itself as a new IP with a promising future. Watch Dogs works with abstract controls that once you find the right groove, work very well. Hacking is simple, has an impact, and can shape the world around you. The main story is interesting enough to hold attention throughout the entire game and I enjoyed it, but it won't be winning any awards anytime soon. After you beat the game there's tons to do around a massive and interactive Chicago. The problem here is that you can't play Watch Dogs for hours on end, the game starts to loose it's replay value and I didn't want to binge play it. Driving could be improved but is actually done pretty well. Aiden as a character isn't very compelling, and graphically it's not as stupendous as what we were promised. With these shortcomings, Watch Dogs still holds up to be a unique game that I'm very happy to play.… Expand
  58. alex007
    Sep 10, 2016
    8
    "Watch Dogs" is basically "Grand Theft Auto" for the Wi-Fi generation. After much E3 hype, it certainly doesn't live up to expectations. But despite many flaws, the game is also very entertaining. In it, players step into the shoes of Aiden Pierce, a hacker whose daughter is accidently killed after a botched job. This tragedy involves Aiden's former friend who forces him into committing a"Watch Dogs" is basically "Grand Theft Auto" for the Wi-Fi generation. After much E3 hype, it certainly doesn't live up to expectations. But despite many flaws, the game is also very entertaining. In it, players step into the shoes of Aiden Pierce, a hacker whose daughter is accidently killed after a botched job. This tragedy involves Aiden's former friend who forces him into committing a series of major cyber crimes. It's a premise that could've been featured in a TV show, but the tone is jarring; a mix of satire and seriousness. The gameplay, on the other hand, is consistent in providing open-world fun. Just with a cell phone (!), you create major havoc by controlling traffic lights, creating black outs, raising street barriers and stopping trains. The story based missions are fun, if a bit familiar.

    "Watch Dogs" also features a progression system similar to many open-world adventures. You unlock various weapons and abilities as you complete the campaign and optional objectives. Aiden can also hack into the phones of pedestrians to steal their money. The more entertaining mini-games include "Digital Trips" and "Phone Games" which emulate retro arcades. And like in "Far Cry 3", you must hack into towers if want to expand the map's various missions. Character customization is limited to slightly different wardrobes and there are four different "skill trees" which can be upgraded as you gain "experience points".

    In the two of the online modes, you can either hack or tail another player which can lead to chases or deaths if you are discovered. And you can also race others while they try to stop you by raising barriers or bridges and hacking traffic lights. The online Mobile Challenge is basically a race to the finish line, but the catch is that a real person with a tablet can stop your progress by hacking street lights, barriers, etc. The next-gen versions of "Watch Dogs" also include Encryption, a "Splinter Cell"-like mode in which two groups battle for a laptop they must hack and an 8-player "Free Roam" mode. Overall, the game is fun, but it can be disappointing for those expecting major innovation. 8 out of 10 Collapse    … Expand
  59. perfect0zer0
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    I have to say initially I was expecting this game to have a lot more to it. The online was a little disappointing especially with the inability to hack your friends. (At least at launch). But to be honest, this game is quite a bit of fun.

    It's mainly a single player experience but the experience is top notch. Most Ubisoft games have great balance between story, gameplay, graphics and    I have to say initially I was expecting this game to have a lot more to it. The online was a little disappointing especially with the inability to hack your friends. (At least at launch). But to be honest, this game is quite a bit of fun.

    It's mainly a single player experience but the experience is top notch. Most Ubisoft games have great balance between story, gameplay, graphics and sound. Pretty much everything you want in a game. Watch Dogs delivers exactly this. With the combination of gadgets to your disposal and large arsenal of weapons and disguises, sometimes I feel like the Batman! Where Clara is my Oracle. The characters are creatively designed and funny and the acting is great!

    Here is my review:

    Graphics: 7/10
    Story: 8.5/10
    Sound: 8.5/10
    Fun Factor: 9/10
    Driving: 7.5/10

    Overall: 8/10    … Expand
  60. steelcurtaingam
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs is a game that almost needs no introduction but shouldn't be taken completely lightly at all. From the start it seemed like this game would have to much hype going into its release, but once you get into the game you will start to notice the journey it takes you on isn't what you probably expected but is still breath taking and a fresh idea none the less. Being set in aWatch Dogs is a game that almost needs no introduction but shouldn't be taken completely lightly at all. From the start it seemed like this game would have to much hype going into its release, but once you get into the game you will start to notice the journey it takes you on isn't what you probably expected but is still breath taking and a fresh idea none the less. Being set in a futuristic city of Chicago I feel the best things going for Watch Dogs has to be the innovative story it has set, along with decent character developments that will keep you wanting more even after the story is over. The only things that truly held this game back from being the best it could be was due to a bit of rushed story plot lines, quality control and a tad of repetitive gameplay. None the less Watch Dogs is truly a next gen experience that you will want to play at some point and that is why I feel this game deserves a 8.5/10!… Expand
  61. Vyrotix
    May 30, 2014
    8
    Lets face it, anyone who has played this game for over 24 hours will give this game a good review. If you are considering to buy this game, do not look at the negative reviews that are 0 to 4, as they are all trolls who like to piss people off. When looking at reviews, look for reviews that are about a 7 or an 8. No game deserves a 10 and no game deserves a 0.

    Going off, I have played    Lets face it, anyone who has played this game for over 24 hours will give this game a good review. If you are considering to buy this game, do not look at the negative reviews that are 0 to 4, as they are all trolls who like to piss people off. When looking at reviews, look for reviews that are about a 7 or an 8. No game deserves a 10 and no game deserves a 0.

    Going off, I have played this game for over 70 hours now and I can tell you that the graphics are not what everyone is saying, the graphics themselves may have been slightly degraded but at the end of the day, nobody gives a **** about graphics.

    As for the main part of the game, hacking is very fun and is very useful in almost every situation. Chasing a guy down the street? Hack a steam pipe and slow him down, or hack the street lights so everybody crashes into each other. Wanna pick off a guy and don't wanna be caught? Blow up an electrical box and watch him fly! Hacking in the main way, is very fun and should not be looked down on.

    Driving is not fluid, but is not what everybody is saying it is. If you have some experience with Racing games you will know that Watch Dogs driving is similar to the driving. As for driving, I don't really see a problem. First person angle of the vehicle is a complementary touch also.

    Shooting in my opinion is the games weakest link. The recoil on the Automatic Weapons (Assault Rifles, SMG's) is absolutely insane! Anybody who has previously played GTA or any third person open world game will know that the recoil is bull****.

    Ubisoft has also implemented mid-game crafting. You having a tough time with an Enforcer? (Heavy Armor Enemy), craft a Frag Grenade or a IED and watch 'em fly! You can also craft other things like Proximity IED's, Focus Boosters and others.

    As for stating that there is a craftable item called "Focus Boost", I will also touch on Focus. Focus is enabled when pressing the Right Analog Stick, making time go slower and making it easier to kill enemies and score headshots on them. Focus can also be enabled when driving, giving you the effect of being with more precision. Focus is indeed something that will save your ingame life and the time that you will not waste repeating half of a mission once again.

    The game also features a leveling system similar to Saints Row IV and 3, and Dead Rising 3 included. The max level ingame is 50, and leveling up isn't all that hard either.

    As you level up, you gain Skill Points and you are able to upgrade from the following branches (Hacking, Combat, Driving, Crafting) and you will find yourself playing Mini Games across ingame Chicago.

    Mini Games and side missions are fun, but aren't really exciting. In my opinion, I think "NVZM" is pretty good, it involves you shooting virtual aliens that are entering through wormholes and having to eliminate all of them until the time runs out. Side missions such as Gang Hideouts, Criminal Convoy and Crime Stopping are also decent. I find myself playing Gang Hideouts to earn myself skill points, and Criminal Convoy to earn a decent amount of XP.

    As for there is much more to this game, I wanted to drop on one more thing and that is the story. The story isn't amazing, but you find yourself caring for the characters and playing through the story as it gets progressively better by each mission.

    I might of not went through everything in the game, but my review for this game is a 8.0. This game might of been over hyped, but this game does deserve most of its praise. If you are considering to pick this game up for either the Xbox One, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360 or Steam (PC), I would give you my full recommendations.    … Expand
  62. AkimboTitan
    May 27, 2014
    8
    This game has got the great Ubisoft open-world feel to it, and it works well. The graphics and gameplay mechanics are excellent, but nothing special. The story is the main let-down for this game. They could have taken it so far, but it turned out to be just your average revenge tale. The multi-player, frankly, is unnecessary, and failed to hold my interest for even half an hour.
    Now for    This game has got the great Ubisoft open-world feel to it, and it works well. The graphics and gameplay mechanics are excellent, but nothing special. The story is the main let-down for this game. They could have taken it so far, but it turned out to be just your average revenge tale. The multi-player, frankly, is unnecessary, and failed to hold my interest for even half an hour.
    Now for the positives! The game not only is very atmospheric with the bustling streets and sneaking around the city, but it also feels very busy. This adds the effect that you can't keep track of everyone, so you could miss your target. The story, despite being basic as I said before, does actually pick up towards the end, so I do recommend sticking with it. I will be having a second playthough, but my first "speed-run" took nine hours to complete, so the game, (if you do all the side content/missions) should take around 20 hours; an acceptable length. The map is beatiful and big (the same size as GTA 5's main city area), and is extemely detailed and deep. The game, lastly, is unique, and I must admit it is actually much better than similar games, such as GTA. Don't believe the troll reviews between 1-4, this is a top quality game, worth the money.    … Expand
  63. Bazongaman
    May 27, 2014
    8
    I have now played this game for about 3 hours now and have a feel for what the game brings to the table. The game is not as bad as many people like to think it is. It does have a few graphical issues, but what game doesn't? A lot of people are also comparing this game to GTA5. Although the games do have some similarities, that doesn't mean they should be compared. The real only thing inI have now played this game for about 3 hours now and have a feel for what the game brings to the table. The game is not as bad as many people like to think it is. It does have a few graphical issues, but what game doesn't? A lot of people are also comparing this game to GTA5. Although the games do have some similarities, that doesn't mean they should be compared. The real only thing in this game that is "realistic" is that the city of Chicago is a real place (duh). Other than that, it's like any other game where it extends reality and adds a twist. This game reminds me more of Saints Row than GTA5. The driving mechanics are not realistic as you can plow through a car and have little to no damage to your car. But stealth can be a huge factor in this game if you like being sneaky even when you don't have to. The story is captivating as far as I have gotten but I always find myself spending more time going into other peoples games and trying to hack them. Although it seems annoying when someone does it, it bring something new and fresh gameplay rather than just running through the campaign as fast as you can. Of course you can disable the multiplayer aspect whenever you wish, but by doing so, you're missing on something special that only Watch Dogs brings to the table. If you are only looking for a realistic game to play, this game isn't for you. This game is more to those people that enjoy goofing off in a game. To those asking "is this game worth the $60 price tag", I would say yes, but waiting on a game sale may not be a bad idea. But this is a game worth trying.… Expand
  64. diablohitman
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Watch dogs a lot of fun and a solid start to what could be become a stellar franchise. Everyone has been saying this is another GTA clone but for me the similarity's ended at open world sandbox in a modern city it's like saying every MMO is a WOW clone. First off those saying the graphics are horrible and not next gen worthy i really dont know if were seeing the same game because thisWatch dogs a lot of fun and a solid start to what could be become a stellar franchise. Everyone has been saying this is another GTA clone but for me the similarity's ended at open world sandbox in a modern city it's like saying every MMO is a WOW clone. First off those saying the graphics are horrible and not next gen worthy i really dont know if were seeing the same game because this game looks great almost feel im in a movie at times and the collision detection they have set up for car crashes is great seen a few that are just brutal. As for the world it seems it vibrant and alive people react to you walk by and you hear them gossip and chit chat the issue i have though is it lacks depth. There is alot to do but i just feel like there's some underlining component that's still missing in the open world. As far as driving goes only issues i have with control are after hitting the gas too long and it becomes hard to steer but... that makes sense so doesn't make problem for me. Now where it is suppose to be similar to other games is causing a ruckus to anger cops to run from. Watch dogs as a bar that discourages you from killing random civilians or else you wil be labeled a menace and people will call the police on you. well some may be disappointed by this i feel it make alot more sense and in the way watch dogs does it adds more to the game. If aiden is seen as a hero you can largely get away with some things with people not caring shoot to many people though and those phones will come out quick(oh btw you can shoot the people making the call lots of fun). When the phones do come out and cops are called is where watch dogs begins to distance itself as running from the cops has never been more thrilling in any game. They start by scanning the area for you once they find you police cars are dispatched and chase is on. During the chase scenes aiden has his phone to have all kinds of surprises with a few skill up grades aiden can raise bridges to pas activate traffic lights as he goes under causing cars to ram into chasing cops disable helicopter or my favorite so far activate road blockers causing the cops to smash into them. All of it is a lot of fun and adds more then just driving to a cop chase. On foot aidens phone is just as fun he can use it to blow power boxes causing black out or using it to hack into devices of guards. The story isn't a blockbuster hit but it is still engaging and leaving me entertained and ready to see whats next. Aidens phone also allows you to become the biggest creeper on the planet as you can look up quick tidbits about peoples lives income and even ahck their bank accounts and listen to their conversations. This feature is cool although the first part about getting tidbits about people lives is something thats like "ha this is cool...but what do i do with that.." so the guy makes weird Google searches or is being treated for depression...while that makes the world feel real what is the use in all that? Another issue that could have added more to it was the skill tree. At first i saw it and thought oh this is cool i can choose if i want to be better at driving or hacking or combat but in reality you gain skill points so fast that i've already grabed all the skills on my tier and just waiting for next tier to unlock. Also although some skills point are cool ive already unlock most of the ones that i wanted. I think this this skill "tree" needs a bit more to it better skill and more depth so its not more of a skill shrub. The stealth system is fun but it works alot better at night when you can cut the power. There are plenty of way to take out armed guards but most of the cool hacking ways involves blowing a fuse or gas pipe which does the job but then alerts people there is someone nearby so more quiet ways would be cool. The mutiplayer system is alot of fun its cool to hack into someones game and try to stay outa sight while getting data its also satisfying to find someone doing the same to you and popping them in the head

    All in all while Watch dogs is a ground breaking hit that breaks bounds it does add alot of cool new features and twists to a genre that really makes it stand out on its own. It's alot of fun to to play and is a good change of pace. There are however always improvements to be made and i think if Ubisoft can add some more depth (like given us a reason its important that man looks up too much porn or she plays to much online gaming rather then just there) and improve their skills trees maybe even give us more sweet hacks this could be another hit franchise for them as it stands now great game and a solid start.    … Expand
  65. Justmatt101
    May 27, 2014
    8
    The people scoring this game a "0" are...in my opinion....proof of just how socially retarded and petty a lot of folks in the gaming "community" have become.

    Watch Dogs is a very well made game that's a lot of fun to play. It's quite polished. It doesn't break the mold. It takes a developed concept (open, sandbox world you can explore however long you want) and adds a few new ideas.    The people scoring this game a "0" are...in my opinion....proof of just how socially retarded and petty a lot of folks in the gaming "community" have become.

    Watch Dogs is a very well made game that's a lot of fun to play. It's quite polished. It doesn't break the mold. It takes a developed concept (open, sandbox world you can explore however long you want) and adds a few new ideas. Maybe Ubisoft didn't introduce all the innovation gamers were looking for. But take the thing on its own merits and it is definitely worth the purchase. I don't CARE about GTA V. I don't care if basement dwellers feel they were misled regarding the graphics. The graphics are solid. And I can't understand giving a game a "0" out of some sense of socially inept, acne driven rage. Or how people can actually root for companies providing them with games to FAIL. Lame. All you've done is convinced me to stop looking at game site forums or metacritic user reviews. You have nothing constructive to say. You got nothing HONEST to say. And you're coming across as hateful to people who have done NOTHING to you. You don't want a product, then don't buy it. For the rest of ya, it's worthy of addition to your game library.    … Expand
  66. Luizf16
    Jun 1, 2014
    8
    Its a very good game , but he have physics problems and horrible car gameplay , the have many bugs , if you want to buy watch dogs for the cars ,this is not your game.
  67. HorseHead247
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Let me begin by advising all of u on the fence about buying this game, throw out all the zeroes. These are most likely people still hung up on the "misleading graphics" from e3 2 YEARS AGO!! I've played quite a few true zeroes and this is absolutely NOT one of them. Pc gamers always claiming "fanboys" yet line up to give any and every console game a goose egg. I digress, this is a veryLet me begin by advising all of u on the fence about buying this game, throw out all the zeroes. These are most likely people still hung up on the "misleading graphics" from e3 2 YEARS AGO!! I've played quite a few true zeroes and this is absolutely NOT one of them. Pc gamers always claiming "fanboys" yet line up to give any and every console game a goose egg. I digress, this is a very good game. Driving may take some getting use to but is solid overall. I don't even know why I'm wasting my time writing this, a hundred more morons will be scoring it a zero by weeks end.... Best advice, watch some real reviews from established reviewers. Metacritic has become unreliable due to people like this.... enjoy!… Expand
  68. mitchrgblake
    May 28, 2014
    8
    While Watch_Dogs didn't quite live up to the hype train that it rolled in on, it does deliver a quality and enjoyable gaming experience, as well as some creative ideals, that could really spark a strong franchise moving forward. It comes with it's fair share of mistakes, and oversights, but nothing worth scores as ridiculous as zero, the trolls have successfully put a black cloud overWhile Watch_Dogs didn't quite live up to the hype train that it rolled in on, it does deliver a quality and enjoyable gaming experience, as well as some creative ideals, that could really spark a strong franchise moving forward. It comes with it's fair share of mistakes, and oversights, but nothing worth scores as ridiculous as zero, the trolls have successfully put a black cloud over this game, but make no doubt about it, Watch_Dogs is worth the price of admission, and worth a rating more fitting than what some amateurs on here have given it.… Expand
  69. G-Fiasco
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    There is not much for easing new players into this much anticipated world apart from a fairly simple opening narrative. This introduces a revenge theme where the brooding player character, Aidan Pierce, is searching for answers about the death of his young niece following a past hack that turned bad. Aidan with the help of some shady Dedsec (a sort of hackers anonymous) individuals goThere is not much for easing new players into this much anticipated world apart from a fairly simple opening narrative. This introduces a revenge theme where the brooding player character, Aidan Pierce, is searching for answers about the death of his young niece following a past hack that turned bad. Aidan with the help of some shady Dedsec (a sort of hackers anonymous) individuals go about getting to the bottom of why this family tragedy has befallen and why his family still remains in apparent danger. Upon entering the free game world for the 1st time after the opening story sequence I was overloaded with a massive array of features in very vivid and lively Chicago. It’s not to say this is a bad thing, plenty of titles introduce players to new games with slow, unimaginative tutorials and introductions, while better games immerse players early on incorporating game features that players will need to master. Watchdogs doesn’t really do either instead the game drops the player in and says here’s everything we got, go nuts! In fairness there are short tutorials for pretty much every activity and feature which are triggered as and when they are required as well as the player being able to access them anytime through the in game Smartphone. At first the sheer amount of information dropped at once seems overwhelming, with map icons for campaigns, side missions, collectibles, exploration, activities, investigations shopping and more. However after playing a little while it gets easier to process everything and develop a style of progression you’re comfortable with although this is frequently interrupted by constant remote alerts of crimes and criminals to stop. This can be a blessing and a curse, particularly for somewhat OCD gamers like myself that tend to leave no stone unturned. As for the gameplay itself, it came as quite of a surprise how similar I found the set up to GTA titles. The level of openness is impressive and praise has to give to the level of detail gone in which really makes the city feel alive everywhere you go. I did expect however a bit more cohesion between the player’s story and the game world. We knew before release that the player would be some kind of technological vigilante super Assange, however where this suffers at first is there is no real effort in establishing a motive for the players’ activities. I’m still unsure if Aidan is a hacker turned vigilante, or a vigilante who happens to be a skilled hacker. Again, the narrative at the beginning doesn’t really attempt to reconcile the two so there’s no real purpose to why Aidan should be stopping organ traffickers and potential violent criminals and fraudsters (while at the same time ripping off ATM’s!) What is interesting is the natural Moral compass imbedded in the game using a fairly simple reputation system. Going on a GTA themed joyride and mowing down lines of civilians will severely damage your reputation and make the game much more difficult (and annoying) by increasing chances a citizen may call the police on you and trigger what I have found to be long and frequently difficult pursuits. It is possible however to jam a 911 call or just bully their mobile phone off them. Trust can always be earned though, and stopping street crimes (although fairly repetitive) increases your reputation particularly if non-lethal force is applied, on this note, taking out cops in Arnie, Terminator 2 style by shooting out their legs is also useful as your reputation decrease is less severe than going full on Arnie Terminator. The main selling point for watchdogs that separates it from other open world action games is the tech heavy focus. The players Smartphone is a powerful and enjoyable tool and the real time hacking features are unique to the world of gaming. Activating a profiling mode provides Aidan with general (and amusing) information on any citizen or enemy as well as potential access to their bank accounts or even music collections as well as detecting possible crimes and people/places of interest. Probably the most satisfying and engaging feature is Aidan’s ability to hack into the city’s CtOS network which controls everything from surveillance and electric grids, to street furniture and lockboxes. The dastardly smile on my face the first time I caused a super slow motion police car crash by changing the red lights must have been wider than the Chicago River. The usability of these features depends on if the city district the player is in has had its CtOS tower hacked in a somewhat assassins creed viewpoint unlock style. Some of these towers require parkour and puzzle solving to reach while others require stealth or straight up brutality to reach, Watch dogs does a great job of allowing the player to choose their own style for most situations, it is noted that the parkour features although simple are responsive and effective. Several hilarious decryptions are also available once you have successfully downloaded into some of these stations where you find out just how intrusive CtOS can be on its own citizens lives, from hacking into household camera’s to capture certain, home movies, *cough cough* to analysing people’s health and personal habits. What came as quite a surprise is how smooth the combat system plays, Watchdogs rivals and exceeds even the best 3rd person cover shooters. The cover system is simple and responsive with easy transitions not only round corners but even to cover points at long distances. There is a wide range of weaponry and crafting items to employ which when combined with combat hacking really provides the player with a feeling of control and skill while at the same time never being too easy due to its realism and responsive AI. Most engagements can be quickly pre-planned and strategized by the player. Find hard cover, then watch with glee as you hack into a series of cameras that allows the player to tag enemy positions, unlock doors, set off multiple distractions and even wirelessly hack enemies ear pieces, mobile phones (to text them amusing messages regarding mortgage rejections and more) and remotely set off explosive devices they happen to be carrying. Once the wireless mayhem has reduced your foes to paranoid wrecks, it’s time to move in and pick them off, or perhaps after profiling a guard and learning he’s excited for his daughters 2nd birthday, take them down with a riot stick or just waltz past. Perhaps some of the best moments I have had with watchdogs so far have not been campaign or side missions but rather in the alternative mode. There’s plenty of Fixer contracts to engage in for cash and experience points ranging from stopping a convoy to taking the Chicago PD on a wild goose chase. There’s also the hugely enjoyable “digital trips”, kind of techno induced acid trips which includes one activity called the “spider tank” which had me bouncing in my seat in excitement as I manoeuvred a giant robotic spider across the streets and rooftops of Chicago destroying everyone and anyone. The other game mode that has to be given praise is the embedded online features through the Smartphone online contracts. Although I get the feeling I have not got to sample all watchdogs multiplayer has to offer, what I have played has been smooth, exciting and tense. Although not directly linked to the story the invasion and tailing modes link to your wider role as a hacker where other real world players will invade your game session and attempt to hack your smart phone to gleam data from you while you are given a set time to find the hacker and put them down. The longer you are hacked the smaller the search area becomes with the tension retching up to find the geeky little thieves. On the flip side, you can hack some other poor fixer’s phone. Winning these hack duels grants notoriety points which grants useful special unlocks such as special ammo and vehicles. Another immensely exciting mode is a retrieval mode that consists of two teams driving and shooting it out to decrypt a single file package, the team who has possession of the file when 100% decrypted wins, how you get to that point is completely up to the players. The synchronicity between online contracts and the single player world is very exciting for the future of shared world games, and transitioning between the two is mostly fast and does not feel separated or restrictive, although it would be nice if there was an option to allow a friends list only option as I can foresee myself telling a would be hacker where they can stick their Smartphone for “invading” my game. Looks wise Watchdogs is finely polished and quite striking although I have not really had a wow moment so far in regards to its next gen visuals. The detail however is impressive with weather and lighting effects realistic and ambient touches such as trash floating along the floor in the wind. Up close character details are sharp and refined but once again probably still a little short of being the title that really pushes next gen graphics. The overall style seems to mix a blend of urban, cyberpunk and metropolitan styles although it hasn’t fully engaged me atmospherically to a point I could say it has its own distinct ambience or unique look. I would have liked to see a bit more of a distinct effort to engage the player into a stylised world and was probably expecting something a bit darker and underground. Overall it’s clear that after just a couple of days with watchdogs there’s so much in terms of content and execution to keep a large spectrum of gamers interested and happy. For open world aficionado’s and accomplishment guru’s there’s a mind bogglingly comprehensive progression system including campaign, general experience, skill points and unlocks, side missions, investigation, exploration, collectibles, interactions and activities. Watch dogs does a fantastic job in rewarding players for fully experiencing its vast open world features with progression wheels for absolutely everything with rewards, unlocks and special items making all activities worthwhile and not just extra’s to the main missions. For the more action orientated players the gameplay and scenarios are exciting, immersive and fairly challenging, with plenty of features to provide play style and options. The combat system is enjoyable and rewarding and the AI responsive. My first impression of watchdogs is it seems to just fall short of being a truly iconic next gen title however there’s so much going on that you won’t have time to really care especially when raising a bridge behind you with cadre of cop cars in close pursuit. The graphics on the whole don’t quite provide the outstanding next gen visuals I have been waiting for however there are plenty of visual features and effects for eye candy. It would have gone a long way having a deeper opening narrative and character introduction to link the story to the wider game world giving it some perspective, and emotion, although there’s plenty of scope to develop this as the campaign unravels. The scope and scale of the game together with the well-crafted combat and unique game features will make Watchdogs worthwhile the time required to hack in for a large percentage of gamers.… Expand
  70. BigGucciSosa
    Jun 1, 2014
    8
    With all of the hype surrounding this game, like it was the second coming of Jesus Christ, people had extremely high expectations, so when they started playing the game, they were disappointed like I first was. Once I lowered my expectations, however, I really started to enjoy this game.
    The open world is beautiful, it somewhat captures the feel of downtown Chicago, and does a really good    With all of the hype surrounding this game, like it was the second coming of Jesus Christ, people had extremely high expectations, so when they started playing the game, they were disappointed like I first was. Once I lowered my expectations, however, I really started to enjoy this game.
    The open world is beautiful, it somewhat captures the feel of downtown Chicago, and does a really good job in its portrayal of the Wards - I felt as though I was actually in the real Englewood. The city is filled with side missions and all sorts of fun stuff to do, although the constant gun shooting and chases get repetitive after a while.
    The campaign story line is unfortunately extremely dull, and predictable. Some of the characters are interesting, but we don't really know jack about the protagonist . What drove him to become a vigilante/criminal before his niece died? How did he become who he is? These questions are never really answered, and we're left with a boring and uninspiring main character for the duration of the game.
    The game mechanics work well. Hacking is easy, all one needs to do is hold down on X, triggering all sorts of obstacles to impede enemies. As you progress, you'll be able to unlock more hacking abilities which prove to be extremely helpful in getting away from the cops, taking down opponents, staying stealthy, etc. The driving mechanics feel off. It feels as though cars have little traction; I found myself spinning out of control far too often. The gun play is almost identical to GTA, so it works fine. Holding RT to run seems natural and works out well.
    Overall, great game. There's nothing new or groundbreaking about this game that GTA or Saints Row hasn't done, except for a little bit of hacking, but if you take the game for what it is, you'll really enjoy it.    … Expand
  71. Swatriotcntrl
    Jun 2, 2014
    8
    The campaign was really solid especially towards the end. The graphics looked like last gen but last gen consoles did not have the power to run this game past low-medium settings, driving mechanics were a 5/10 compared to GTA V's 10/10 and shooting was real good felt natural like gta v
  72. FloydianSlip
    Jun 3, 2014
    8
    Gameplay very akin to GTA V, but with a lot of extra depth, hacking obviously being the main draw here. I'm a man of few words: Good, but not great; repetitive side missions, but gripping narrative.

    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Story 8/10
    Length 9/10
    Replayability 2/10
  73. shroomduck
    Jun 16, 2014
    8
    What's not to love here? It's got hacking, it's got GTA style open world and it's got mini games. If you can ignore the graphics controversy you will find a decent game that provides you hours of enjoyment. The only thing this game is missing is killing hookers and innocents. Definitely give it a shot.
  74. Dragonmastr
    Jun 8, 2014
    8
    Watch dogs is set in Chicago, and you're Aiden Pearce. With just your phone you're able to hack into the cities network, traffic lights, road blocks etc. With all the controversy on the graphics it's rather fine to me, while I did want those next gen graphics, it didn't happen. Throughout the city they're multiple side missions, criminal convoys, crimes detected, and mini games such asWatch dogs is set in Chicago, and you're Aiden Pearce. With just your phone you're able to hack into the cities network, traffic lights, road blocks etc. With all the controversy on the graphics it's rather fine to me, while I did want those next gen graphics, it didn't happen. Throughout the city they're multiple side missions, criminal convoys, crimes detected, and mini games such as poker, digital tapes. Poker can be addictive at times and so is the digital tapes as you can be a spider tank! Now, later on the side missions start to get repetitive, crimes detected start to get noticed as rinse and repeat. The gameplay is also rather simple, you got your guns, sub machine guns, pistols, assault rifles, grenade launchers, sniper rifles. And with the ability to slow down time and take out your enemies with ease. There is no melee combat at all other than take downs ONLY on criminals/bad guys. There is also no jumping. The driving also seems a little on the sleeping dogs side, but the driving starts to get to you, you'll get used to it a little more. Hacking into peoples bank accounts to get a ton of money to get that car you want is sure pleasing. The story has many emotions but lacks more in-depth storytelling. Which I was slightly disappointed by. Despite frame rate lag issues sometimes throughout your free roaming experience. Also you got a compatible skill tree system with some useful sources to upgrade your hacking and combat, the only useless one you might run into is the driving, pretty much nothing changes when you upgrade it. It's not the best skill tree but it's good. I'd give Watch dogs a try. Go for it!… Expand
  75. vandoja
    Jun 15, 2014
    8
    Just finished this game and I really enjoyed it. Watch Dogs is a lot like other open world games except for the hacking aspect. It is a very unique gameplay element and is probably the best part about the game. Graphics wise the game is just good. It is just a upgraded port from the 360 version so it doesn't really show off next-gem hardware. It still does look good especially at nightJust finished this game and I really enjoyed it. Watch Dogs is a lot like other open world games except for the hacking aspect. It is a very unique gameplay element and is probably the best part about the game. Graphics wise the game is just good. It is just a upgraded port from the 360 version so it doesn't really show off next-gem hardware. It still does look good especially at night when it is raining. The only real negative I can say is that the story is kind of confusing. There are many enemies that are painted as being the main enemy but then they are just a side quest mission to take out. It's not a bad story and I did enjoy the ending but the middle of it is kind of muddied. Overall I really liked the game and I really hope the next version is next-gen and PC only so they can go all out with the next game. Also if you really want to enjoy the game, try not to compare this game to GTA V.… Expand
  76. patt3
    Jun 16, 2014
    8
    This game has excellent gameplay and tons of content. The story's supporting characters are also excellent. Still, after finishing the gang hideouts and story missions, I have unlocked a bunch of new weapons but have no one to use them on. The game looks great, but frame rate drops are frequent. Plus, many of the missions feel overly familiar and besides hacking watch dogs fails toThis game has excellent gameplay and tons of content. The story's supporting characters are also excellent. Still, after finishing the gang hideouts and story missions, I have unlocked a bunch of new weapons but have no one to use them on. The game looks great, but frame rate drops are frequent. Plus, many of the missions feel overly familiar and besides hacking watch dogs fails to distinguish itself. Nonetheless, I would definitely recommend this game for its awesome mechanics and dense open world.… Expand
  77. SquallStrider
    Jun 28, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs...Bem se tratando do primeiro game sandbox da Ubisoft, pode-se dizer que ela conseguiu cumprir o seu papel. Uma temática bacana, um conceito que embora demore a se desenrrolar é bom, um protagonista que de hacker não tem nada, mas que consegue conquistar o jogador com o seu objetivo embora controverso porém curioso. Acho que se não fosse pelo HYPE e pelo tão discutido eWatch Dogs...Bem se tratando do primeiro game sandbox da Ubisoft, pode-se dizer que ela conseguiu cumprir o seu papel. Uma temática bacana, um conceito que embora demore a se desenrrolar é bom, um protagonista que de hacker não tem nada, mas que consegue conquistar o jogador com o seu objetivo embora controverso porém curioso. Acho que se não fosse pelo HYPE e pelo tão discutido e contraditório DOWNGRADE feita pela gigante de Montreal, este game teria notas melhores e seria bem menos estilhaçado pela imprensa especializada e por que mais importa, nós jogadores. Mas numa geração que acabou de nascer, onde o que mais importa é resolução e rates, pra mim, o jogo está muito bom....… Expand
  78. Younanomous
    Jul 10, 2014
    8
    I'll just list the pros and cons of this game. My real score would be a 7 out of 10 but I gave it an 8 to offset the people that gave it a 0 just because of graphics. In summary, this game shows great potential for a sequel, much like the first Assassin's Creed. If you're not sure; rent, buy used, or just wait for a price drop.

    Pros: -The side missions are fun, especially the Sound    I'll just list the pros and cons of this game. My real score would be a 7 out of 10 but I gave it an 8 to offset the people that gave it a 0 just because of graphics. In summary, this game shows great potential for a sequel, much like the first Assassin's Creed. If you're not sure; rent, buy used, or just wait for a price drop.

    Pros:
    -The side missions are fun, especially the Sound Trip missions. I really like the gang hideouts as well.
    -For the most part, the game gives you the option to kill, knock out, or altogether avoid the enemies during missions.
    - The shooting mechanics are fairly tight and it has one of the best cover mechanics I've seen in any open world game, GTA could take some notes here.
    -The character models on secondary characters are really good.
    -The city is fun to explore and the visuals are overall really nice, especially when it rains.

    Cons:
    - The story is extremely boring, poorly paced, and forgettable.
    - The main character, Aiden Pearce, is not someone the player can relate to or even support.
    - The driving is terrible (though I've gotten used to it and can maintain control in almost any situation) especially surprising given that the guys from the Driver series cam in to help. Driving can be bad in some games, but almost every car in this game handles like the beaters from GTA4.
    - Random difficulty spikes, sometimes the AI can't hit the broad side of a barn, other times they have pinpoint accuracy with a pistol from afar.

    Yes, the game doesn't look like it's initial E3 trailer, but we have to remember that Ubisoft didn't know the final specs of the new consoles. I'm not saying we should let it slide, but don't pass on a decent game just for graphics. I initially wrote this game off, but I'm glad I gave it a try.    … Expand
  79. Bernardmcg
    Jul 10, 2014
    8
    People giving this game a 0 is unfair and a very biased view based on a lot of the internet's unfair opinions. There is no doubt ,however, that I feel let down by the fact that this game is not 1080p as first implied. But, when taking the entire game into thought, it is a fun, well balanced and intriguing game. Yes, the graphics aren't what they should be, but this is a fun game and unlessPeople giving this game a 0 is unfair and a very biased view based on a lot of the internet's unfair opinions. There is no doubt ,however, that I feel let down by the fact that this game is not 1080p as first implied. But, when taking the entire game into thought, it is a fun, well balanced and intriguing game. Yes, the graphics aren't what they should be, but this is a fun game and unless you base your opinion on others opinions or you are a graphics freak, you will find this game enjoyable.… Expand
  80. DarkTitan9174
    Sep 5, 2014
    8
    I don't get all the hate with this game. Sure, it's definitely not what everyone was hoping for, the story can be a bit stiff at times, but the thing is, I just find it fun. The driving is cartoonish, which is fun, the online interaction is well working. Again, it may not be the best game in existence, and it's definitely not GTA 5 with hacking. It's very different. So my opinion on thisI don't get all the hate with this game. Sure, it's definitely not what everyone was hoping for, the story can be a bit stiff at times, but the thing is, I just find it fun. The driving is cartoonish, which is fun, the online interaction is well working. Again, it may not be the best game in existence, and it's definitely not GTA 5 with hacking. It's very different. So my opinion on this game is just don't look at it expecting it to be a GTA clone. The open-endedness of the game is great, the world is huge.

    Overall, Watch_Dogs may not be the game it was promised to be, but it's still pretty damn good.    … Expand
  81. Urbanlistener
    May 1, 2015
    8
    Great game, visually amazing for an open map game, the story is great, the characters are cool and the use of tech equipment is really what distinguish it from competitors like GTA. Overall, it is a great next-gen gaming experience.
  82. CarlosLeoBr
    Nov 17, 2015
    8
    It's a ok game.

    Physic is not realistic, and some times it's literally crazy.
    Story could be better, but it's not that bad.
    Online Servers still bad.
    Hacking system is the key of the game. It works really fine. BUT it has some bugs.
    Graphics are good (but it's not what matters in a game).
  83. bjoern
    Apr 7, 2016
    8
    Watch Dogs offers one of the best and compelling stories I have experienced in a video game. The topics of the game (massive surveillance, digital age, everything is connected, cyber criminality) are highly relevent in our time.
    The game offers a freely explorable and huge open world full of details. The player can walk, drive, swim, ride by train. The world is one of the major bonuses of    Watch Dogs offers one of the best and compelling stories I have experienced in a video game. The topics of the game (massive surveillance, digital age, everything is connected, cyber criminality) are highly relevent in our time.
    The game offers a freely explorable and huge open world full of details. The player can walk, drive, swim, ride by train. The world is one of the major bonuses of the game, since it can be manipulated via hacking. It id great fun to for example hack a survellance camera, from there hack the next one, etc.
    Watch Dogs was my first game on the Xbox One and at the time I was impressed by the graphics and world. Looking at it now 2 years later, one sees that graphics have evolved since then (although the graphics in Watch Dogs certainly are not bad). At some points, I was a little bit confused by the main protagonist: on the one hand, he is a hardcore hacker, but on the other hand he runs around with guns like an action hero - this could have been done better (either hacker OR action hero).
    All in all, the game is great fun, has a good story, great open world, innovative mechanics, but lacks on the character side for the protagonists.    … Expand
  84. Untitled94
    Dec 29, 2016
    8
    This game is actually not too bad. While it didn't "live up to the hype", it still had a lot too it. It's so addicting to hack stuff, like traffic lights and stuff. It was kind of bland in certain areas, like some of the story. Not to mention the driving wasn't that great either. But this game is pretty good for what it is, and definitely not as bad as a lot of people say.
  85. punkmilitia
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    The setting is brilliant, the graphics were a slight let down but overall fun and unique. Rate it 82.
  86. MonkiReviews
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    It is a good game. The game play is good, hacking is a nice feature, and works well with the story. The weapons are awesome, and are useful. The ending was good, and the only slow part was in the beginning scenes. Online modes are okay, but needed work. Fun game, recommend this.
  87. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    "Watch Dogs" is "Grand Theft Auto" for the Wi-Fi generation. Set in a futuristic Chicago where everything is connected online, it's an action game that features a smart phone as the main weapon. The game includes all the usual gunfights, foot and car chases that you would expect in a GTA clone. But what it sets it apart is the hacker aspect. You can use your phone to hack into any"Watch Dogs" is "Grand Theft Auto" for the Wi-Fi generation. Set in a futuristic Chicago where everything is connected online, it's an action game that features a smart phone as the main weapon. The game includes all the usual gunfights, foot and car chases that you would expect in a GTA clone. But what it sets it apart is the hacker aspect. You can use your phone to hack into any electronic item that is online. There is also plenty of side-missions and diversions that keep the game from feeling stale. "Watch Dogs" might have not lived up to expectations, but it's still a very entertaining action title. I would rate it with an 8.4 out of 10.… Expand
  88. AnasDh
    May 6, 2019
    8
    WATCH DOGS is the perfect beginning to a new generation of video games. This game has so much value even after 5 years of its release. Criminally underrated. A classic.
  89. samtab872
    Nov 17, 2021
    8
    Really good game, while it’s not a masterpiece, it’s certainly pleasant to play. The story and the city have that gritty atmosphere which is just top notch. Plus lots of side activities are a nice touch.
  90. RTCWFAN
    May 5, 2023
    8
    If you mix GTA with Assassins Creed and push it into a hacker setting, you get Watch Dogs. And it works well. This was before the Ubisoft formula got repetitive and boring. Overall rating: 8,1.
  91. TommyDark
    Jun 27, 2021
    8
    A very good game. Great plot, nice gameplay. The graphics are old but not in the way. I recommend to everyone.
  92. CloudStrife05
    Aug 23, 2021
    8
    I enjoyed Watch Dogs. It did get repetitive but all in all I took it for what it is worth.
  93. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  94. Nataraja
    Aug 19, 2014
    7
    General Overview: This game does a decent job of creating an open world with stealth and action options for completing missions. The story is decent, but not incredible and Aiden is a bit flat as a protagonist and the NPC's really carry the story, not the somewhat monotone main character. The AI can go brain dead or be over the top aggressive and incapable of missing or spotting you.General Overview: This game does a decent job of creating an open world with stealth and action options for completing missions. The story is decent, but not incredible and Aiden is a bit flat as a protagonist and the NPC's really carry the story, not the somewhat monotone main character. The AI can go brain dead or be over the top aggressive and incapable of missing or spotting you. The graphics are decent but not the quality as shown in demos, never the less the graphics are well done. The side missions are a mixed bag but there is a TON to do within the game. Not a must play but worth it if you want something slightly different from other open world titles.

    TL;DNR: 7; A decent open world game with a mix of stealth and action. It doesn't do anything really revolutionary but is a fun game with many things to do. The online challenges are great and a welcome addition. The story is decent although Aiden Pearce is NOT the star of the show - instead its the NPC's along the way that make the game intriguing. Shooting is decent, driving is a bit off and too "floaty" and the forced chase scenes are so variable and often can be frustrating with a lack of check points. Its a decent alternative to other open world titles and can be a lot of fun despite its issues in certain areas.

    Technology/engine: 6; The engine used is decent for the most part... but then you hit the stuttering and frame rate drops for no apparent reason, just at a critical moment and there were at least 6 complete crashes during the campaign.

    AI: 7: its okay and some of it can be challenging although it can also fluctuate wildly from brain dead to omnipotence in various missions in the campaign.

    Graphics: 7: Not the quality shown in demos but certainly not the worst either. There are places where the textures breakdown for no apparent reason and pop-in later. Cinematics are decent.

    Sound: 7: The sound is okay but there are somewhat frequent volume issues with news reports being jarringly loud or whisper silent. Occasionally there are real source to reception distance issues and your own sounds can be over the top loud when moving in stealth or completely absent with not justification for the variability. Over all the sound is acceptable, but there are some places with big issues that were clearly not resolved prior to release.

    Soundtrack: 6: Mediocre at best.

    Voice acting: 7: probably the best part of the game and again the NPC's steal the show with HUGE variability in Aiden and the constant repetition of phrases from the enemy NPC's and the distinctive mismatch of vocal ethnicity and model ethnicity mismatch is jarring in places. The NPC's have done a great job with the majority of the lines and really make the game entertaining.

    Crafting: 5: Its there but not in anyway unique or ground breaking. It fits for the title but that is about it.

    Customization: 7: There are some custom outfits for Aiden and certainly enough skills to be had, although you will have most if not all of them prior to finishing the campaign, especially if you complete the Gang Hideouts as you go that award a skill point per completion at a minimum.

    Game play systems: 7: Fairly standard fair but I will say that the cover system works very well. The driving is perhaps the worst and that you are given the WORST cars to choose from in the forced chase sequences takes what could have been fun and transforms it into a chore. The stealth and hacking are okay and the firewall hacking mini-games are occasionally a pain and overly repetitive.

    Controls: 7: the controls are generally responsive unless you have hit one of the frame rate drops in the game and then it becomes difficult. The general layout is okay and is mostly frustration free EXCEPT the driving which is poorly implemented.

    Story: 7: Its a decent story but not one that will set the world on fire. There are some genuinely sad moments and tough choice in the end but its the NPC's and their part in the story that elevate the game. Had the story about Pearce been on par with say T-Bone or Clara this would be a 9.

    Multiplayer: 8: The multiplayer mini-games are fun and a good addition to the title.    … Expand
  95. Phil133
    Jul 3, 2017
    7
    Worth a playthrough just to see the different hacking mechanics. The story wasn't fantastic and the 'side missions' were just time fillers - the gameplay itself was fun however It suffers from the usual ubisoft open world formula.
  96. Lilbutter
    Mar 17, 2015
    7
    I had fun with Watchdogs, but it doesn't even come close to fulfilling it's potential. The world just feels empty, the driving is awful and the story is forgettable. But the shooting is really satisfying and there is tonnes of content! I'd get it when it's cheap.
  97. Daelus
    Sep 13, 2015
    7
    First and foremost, anyone that rates any game a 0 is an idiot....period.....and to be fair, most people that rate games 10 are as well,,,,but I digress.

    Watch Dogs I feel missed on on being a very good game by a thin line. The story was cliche but good, a lot like Witcher, if you choose to ignore the contradictions it is easy to become immersed....if for what reason, you are not    First and foremost, anyone that rates any game a 0 is an idiot....period.....and to be fair, most people that rate games 10 are as well,,,,but I digress.

    Watch Dogs I feel missed on on being a very good game by a thin line. The story was cliche but good, a lot like Witcher, if you choose to ignore the contradictions it is easy to become immersed....if for what reason, you are not immersed, the story can seem uninspiring and nonsensical.

    Pros.
    Story has flow and the game is well paced,
    No shortage of open world activities to partake in.
    Casual driving is far more realistic than GTA V (see cons)
    Hacking is a great concept and they didn't miss pulling it off in a gamechanging way by much.....it never quite got there though as hey made too much hackable which took from he experience.

    Cons
    God the soundtrack was horrible....I rarely notice soundtracks but this one mut have had almost no budget and we wound up with 50 or so really bad songs.
    Driving at speed and specifically turning is bugged. The camera never catches up with the turn and you invariably crash.....unbelievable this didn't get fixed.
    Moving out of hiding/ crouching position is far too difficult....died far too many times as the character wouldn't stop hugging the wall!    … Expand
  98. AGrrrr
    Jun 5, 2014
    7
    Oh, what it could have been....Those are the words which continuously run through my mind while playing Watch Dogs, the new game from Ubisoft. To me, this reminds me of the Assassin's Creed series where the concept is great but the developers aren't able to fully utilize it.

    When I first picked up the game and started playing it, I was impressed by the realistic driving and the many    Oh, what it could have been....Those are the words which continuously run through my mind while playing Watch Dogs, the new game from Ubisoft. To me, this reminds me of the Assassin's Creed series where the concept is great but the developers aren't able to fully utilize it.

    When I first picked up the game and started playing it, I was impressed by the realistic driving and the many activities you are bombarded with out of the gates. However, none of the activities have lasting power and will shortly start to feel like work instead of play. There are the typical collection missions, puzzle missions and "go kill this bad guy" missions which all feel bland in general. Because of the hacking element, there is a different makeup for these side activities but are still obviously cookie-cutter molds from previous games.

    The online play is where Watch Dogs shines...at first. Hacking other players while they are in game is a great idea and I really wished they would've expanded on the experience. The idea is you can "hack" a random player while they are between missions on their single player campaign. You will be spawned into "their" city within close proximity of the player you are attempting to hack. Then you are assigned the task of hacking your opponent within a time limit of 5 minutes (which consists of getting close enough and within view of your target while holding 'X'). Once the hack is started, you must not be identified by the target while the process is finished and staying within the radius of the "hacking circle." This takes a reasonable amount of time and at every interval of %25, the search area becomes smaller which makes it more difficult to hide. This makes for a great game of cat and mouse and really gets the heart pumping no matter if you are hacking or the one being hacked.

    The problem is, much like single player, there's nothing to keep you coming back to do it again. Once you have learned how to effectively hack others and defend against hacking yourself, it becomes a chore to participate in these sessions. The other online modes give a good change of pace like online decryption and CTOS mobile, but suffer from the same fate. Ubisoft needs to understand multiplayer is the where the lasting power comes from and if a deep and immersive online experience isn't presented then interest will fade quickly.

    Hopefully, they will provide an update or DLC which will expand on the world they have created but as of now, they are in the same category as the Assassin's Creed franchise: Great idea but could have been so much more.    … Expand
  99. LUFCXI
    Jun 26, 2014
    7
    Enjoyable gameplay. Sadly graphics don't live up to anything near what they showed at E3 2012. Tough levels, lots of hrs of gameplay. If you like GTA V, this will tie you over until Oct 2014 when GTA V is released on next gen consoles but it is only a stopgap sadly. Saying that, I am giving it a 7 because I love the multiplayer aspect of it and the ctOS app is brilliant for battlingEnjoyable gameplay. Sadly graphics don't live up to anything near what they showed at E3 2012. Tough levels, lots of hrs of gameplay. If you like GTA V, this will tie you over until Oct 2014 when GTA V is released on next gen consoles but it is only a stopgap sadly. Saying that, I am giving it a 7 because I love the multiplayer aspect of it and the ctOS app is brilliant for battling against friends, regardless of the console it is on.… Expand
  100. D1eselmech
    Jul 16, 2014
    7
    Had lots of expectations for this games especially for being delayed for six months!! At first the game is great but after a couple of hours it just the same stuff, if your into assassin creed u might like this game, missions are kind of the same with chase at the end or follow someone, I can't lie I spent many hours playing....here is the list of pros and cons
    Pros:
    Hacking ability is    Had lots of expectations for this games especially for being delayed for six months!! At first the game is great but after a couple of hours it just the same stuff, if your into assassin creed u might like this game, missions are kind of the same with chase at the end or follow someone, I can't lie I spent many hours playing....here is the list of pros and cons
    Pros:
    Hacking ability is fun and new
    Lots of gameplay with free world and missions
    Online is fun with integrated multiplayer with single player
    Cons:
    Graphics are last gen
    No In depth storyline
    Driving feels weightless and sluggish
    This game is not bad just been expecting a break through game for the next gen system and yet no one has yet to provide one. This could have been easily made for the 360, I am just ranting on how the new gen of systems seem like they are the same as the previous gen    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Pure Xbox
    Oct 21, 2014
    80
    If you were expecting Watch Dogs to take the genre in new directions then you’re going to be sorely disappointed. With that being said, Watch Dogs is still an engaging and often times surprising action game.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Jun 25, 2014
    70
    With this introduction to the world of hacking Ubisoft have created a behemoth of an IP, one that promises much. Like its predecessor though, we’ll have to wait for the tighter and more focussed second iteration, removing what didn’t work and improving that which did, to realise that full potential.
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  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jun 3, 2014
    70
    Consistently entertaining but lacking in originality, Watch Dogs boasts a hugely promising concept but finds itself coasting along on the triumphs of others. You won’t be disappointed, but you won’t be surprised either.
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