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Ubisoft
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Metascore
80
Based on
80 Critics
User Score
6.3
Summary Back to top
In the modern uber-connected world, Chicago maintains the nation's most advanced and integrated computer system – one which controls almost every facet of city technology and maintains critical information on all of the city's residents. Assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a notorious hacker and former thug, whose criminal history lead to a violent family tragedy. Now on the hunt for those people who have hurt your family, you will be able to monitor and hack all who surround you while manipulating the city's systems to stop traffic lights, download personal and private information, manipulate the electrical grid and more. Use the entire city of Chicago as your personal weapon and exact your signature brand of revenge. Expand
Starring: David Baron
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Genre(s): Modern
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: M
Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
64
Mixed:
16
Negative:
0
100
USgamer
May 27, 2014
Watch_Dogs combines an astonishingly detailed world, a gripping storyline, creative game mechanics, a myriad of missions and activities, and improvisational tactical sandbox gameplay to create a truly next-generation open world game. Phenomenal. No other word for it.
90
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
May 27, 2014
It’s not often a new game franchise comes into the world so fully realized and without major shortcomings, which is why this is such an impressive achievement. Not only is it more polished, expansive, alive and fun to play than many predecessors in its genre, it’s also the best example yet of next-generation gameplay.
89
GameTrailers
May 27, 2014
Watch Dogs isn't inspiring or revolutionary, but it's a well-rounded approach to open world gameplay. Completing the story and merely sampling the various side activities can last over thirty hours, with plenty more left to do. The focus on hacking lends to more cerebral gameplay, and the multiplayer is solid.
80
GamesRadar
May 27, 2014
Watch Dogs’ interconnected world is a wonderful, explosive, high-tech playground. Shame the people who inhabit it are so forgettable.
80
Playstation Official Magazine Australia
Jun 16, 2014
Watch Dogs comes close to earning Best in Show, but falters on some critical open-world elements. Bring on the sequel! [July 2014, p74]
80
Eurogamer Portugal
May 27, 2014
When I say that Watch Dogs does not meet expectations, I’m not only referring to the technological aspects - new concepts and ideas are the key parts. In this aspect, it’s definitely on the right path. it is important to mention that this is a game that most of the time is very good, but there is still potential to be explored in the future.
60
Giant Bomb
May 27, 2014
Even though I feel its story is often weak and its action isn't that different from other games in the genre, I still enjoyed my time with Watch Dogs. It turns out that the old stuff still works, and the strong-but-standard mission design kept me entertained, most of the time. It's rough around the edges, though, so if you don't settle for anything less than the best, you'll probably be disappointed...But hey, Watch Dogs 2? That'll probably be pretty cool.
User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
403
Mixed:
113
Negative:
163
10
C3realkillah
May 27, 2014
I'n shocked at how there'd are so many haters for this game. IMO opinion this game is wayyy better than gta 5 and here is why. First off the city of Chicago feels way more real than anything rockstar has crafted. Don't get me wrong rockstar can craft some great live open world games but nothing comes close to matching watchdogs living breathing city. Random crimes happen, fights, and some nova will even call the cops on you. It just feels so real even in how the npcs interact with you and others. It's simply amazing. The animation and graphics are excellent even though there is a noticeable graphics downgrade. The shooting and hacking in the game is fun and opens up endless possibilities on how to complete missions, stop crimes, or evade the cops. There is just so much content in this game from the aforementioned random crimes to activities like chess, drinking games, races, and even my favorite activities...digital trips. There is so much more this game offers but explaining it would take a while and I'd rather get back to playing this amazing piece of work. It is well worth the money don't believe the hate. It ain't perfect but it sure as hell is close to it 9.5/10 Expand
10
rexboy3000
May 30, 2014
Amazing game!!! people are giving this a low score because this game was not what they expected. Way better than assassins creed. Having so much fun.
9
Arthur_BE
May 28, 2014
I give a 9 out of 10. The world is beautiful, dense and feels real. Every AI has his own identity which I find amazing to see. Hacking is nicely integrated in the game. So overall it's a game you should buy certainly on next-gen. Expand
8
Darthtux
Jun 24, 2014
Watch dogs is a decent open world game and by the way Chicago looks amazing! The game has a decent story and gameplay but throughout my playthrough I realized the missions tend to get repetitive. Watch dogs is exactly GTA but with a new skill and that is hacking. I find hacking to be pretty fun but it could also turn to be repetitve. There's a lot to do in Chicago throughout the game and you wont stop doing everything you see! Multiplayer was good espically the online hacking. The online hacking was scary when you played as the hacker, just finding a place to hide or blend in is hard! Overall Watch dogs is a good and decent game with a beautiful city despite of its repetiviveness. Expand
6
zeitsch
May 29, 2014
The driving and chase scenes are horrid. the combat is great but is marred by stupid reinforcement mechanic. the driving is ruined by the same thing. also why cant i shot from the car ffs. the hacking feels irrelevant. and the story is downright cheesy and lame tbqh Expand
5
LokinDetonados
May 29, 2014
First I want to say here that in my opinion graphics are not important , but what Ubisoft has crossed the line and tricked the entire gaming community .

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

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

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

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

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

Forgiveness for the bad english , I'm using Gogle Translate because I'm Brazilian and do not dominate the American language .
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Armis
Nov 14, 2014
Horribly overhyped dull piece of crap. Add to that the horrible police rubberbanding (which makes it utterly impossible to ever, EVER lose the cops unless you have a gadget to prevent them spotting you in the first place. Just not fun. Expand