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Watch Dogs
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal · Published by Ubisoft · 2014
The hacking game that couldn't hack it.
About This Game
Watch Dogs is an open-world action-adventure game developed and published by Ubisoft. Players control Aiden Pearce, a vigilante hacker navigating a fictionalized Chicago while manipulating the city's interconnected infrastructure. Released in May 2014 across multiple platforms, the game was one of the most hyped releases of the early current-generation transition period.
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POCG Review
2.0
Average
Review Verdict
Watch Dogs
Watch Dogs promised a next-generation hacking experience and delivered a buggy, shallow open-world with AI that defies comprehension. A colossal failure.
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Original Hardware
Available on original PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One hardware. Disc copies are widely available and inexpensive.
Modern Re-release
The PC version is available on Ubisoft Connect. Console disc copies run on original hardware with no notable issues.
Emulation / Other Options
PS3 emulation via RPCS3 is possible but not recommended given the game's availability on PC and current-gen consoles.