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Review: Watch Dogs (PS4)

Added: 27.05.2014 8:00 | 0 views | 0 comments

Communication breakdown?

Mechanically it destroys Assassin's Creed, boasting cohesive systems that empower rather than hinder the player. Over 30 or so hours, I was never bored. I was also never really thrilled. Crucially, Watch Dogs is let down by both its setting and its adherence to distinctly old-generation mission and world design.

This Chicago, while large and fairly dense, carries neither the historical intrigue and architectural splendour of Ass Creed, nor the exotic appeal of Far Cry. Conceptually this is fine: Watch Dogs' story focuses on malevolent corporations, abuse of power, social...