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Watch Dogs: Cool Urban Espionage Adventure
Watch Dogs was released in 2014, it was a commercial success and had a warm critical reception. The ability of the protagonist, Aiden Pearce, to hack the tech around him, and the huge variety of missions available, were especially popular. The plot is full of clever twists and turns but centres on Aiden tracking down the people who killed his niece.
Revenge Driven Open-world Title
Ubisoft Montreal began work on the game as far back as 2009, spending time in Chicago as part of their research. Ubisoft announced the title in 2012 with the intention of releasing it a year later, but the game mechanics needed tweaking so the date was pushed back to 2014. This generated plenty of attention for Watch Dogs and it went on to sell over 10 million copies globally.
Choosing the Right Watch Dogs Edition
Watch Dogs is famous for having more editions than the average game. The collectables, game content and packaging varies between each edition, along with the price. Unless stated otherwise, each of these versions of Watch Dogs is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, the Wii U, and the PC.
Watch Dogs Standard Edition - This is the basic version of the game, with no added extras. It’s the cheapest and best option for people who just want to test out the game play.
Watch Dogs Special Edition - The Special Edition of Watch Dogs, includes a copy of the game, along with extra in-game content, a bonus vehicle and a new single player mission. The added content is the Breakthrough Pack, players need to hack a secretive organisation called The Chicago Club, unscramble their messages and post their images onto the internet. On completion, you are rewarded with another bonus, the Vehicle Expert Perk. This gives you in-game discounts on certain cars and free vehicles when you speak to your Underground Car Contact. This is a great choice for gamers who want to extend the experience of playing Watch Dogs, but don’t want any collectables.
Vigilante Edition - A version for serious fans of the game, the Vigilante Edition includes physical content alongside digital bonus features. The collectables with this edition are a Vigilante branded box, a cap and mask like those worn by Aiden Pearce and the original game soundtrack. The Palace Pack digital content features a storyline about an internet entrepreneur who obtains the personal details of Aiden Pearce in a database raid. Players have to break into the mogul’s mansion and wipe the hard drives stored there. Once the mission is complete, an Investigation Pack is released offering enhanced investigative skills and an ATM Hack Boost which lets players obtain higher cash rewards.
Watch Dogs DedSec Edition - The DecSec Edition contains a huge amount of extra gaming content and many collectables, it’s ideal for hardcore fans who want to own the kind of merchandise that’s difficult to get hold of. The physical content includes a steel book case, a map of Chicago, three badges, artwork, a soundtrack, and a 23 cm figurine of Aiden Pearce, along with the game disc. The digital content includes an hour of additional gaming, along with the Palace Pack, the Breakthrough Pack, the Investigation Bonus and the ATM Hack. You’ll also gain access to new weapons, clothing and cars.
Watch Dogs Digital Deluxe Edition - Available for the PC alone, this edition includes the Lub Justice Pack. It has all the missions and boosts from the other versions, along with exclusive content. This amounts to an hour of extra gameplay, four more missions, a unique hacking boost, more information about the game's universe and a special hacker suit for your character to wear.
Watch Dogs Complete Edition - The Complete Edition has more content than other versions. As well as the game, it includes a Season Pass, a new game mode, and the chance to play as a hacker called T-Bone in a new campaign. This version is only available as a download for PC users.
Extend the Watch Dogs Experience
Some extra media related to the Watch Dogs franchise has already been released and more is planned. Here is an overview of what gamers can access now and what may be available in the future.
Online Gaming - The online multiplayer mode is known as Online Contracts in the game’s universe. Once logged in, you can sneak into another online player’s games then follow their movements, race them, or try to hack their device, before they find you - and inevitably try to kill you. Before using this type of play you’ll need to complete the Back Stage pass mission.
Downloadable Content - Bad Blood was released in September 2014 for all players, it features ten new missions that take place in Chicago and a new protagonist, the somewhat eccentric, Raymond ‘T-Bone’ Kenney. The action unfolds after the main Watch Dog story has been concluded. T-Bone has to use his hacking skills to infiltrate the corrupt Blume Organisation. This DLC also includes Street Sweep contracts, which can be played on or offline, the Hacking and Tailing mode for online play, and a remote control car called Eugeneis.
Cheats - There are countless Cheats for Watch Dogs, on every platform. These can help you succeed at difficult missions, generate extra cash and unlock bonus features. There are also Walkthroughs which give you a heads up on what to expect at each point in the game.
The Season Pass - Games publishers have started to create season passes for their titles, so gamers can obtain the various types of bonus content faster and more conveniently. The Watch Dogs pass includes all four single player missions that are included with the enhanced editions: The Breakthrough pack, the Signature Shot pack, the Palace Pack and the Untouchables Pack. There are also bonuses like the ATM Hack Boost, more outfits, and better weapons.
Watch Dogs: Dark Clouds - This eBook was written by the American science fiction writer, John Shirley and was released in May 2014. It is set after the original game and follows the story of another hacker, Mick Wolfe. Dark Clouds recreates the atmosphere of Watch Dogs gameplay, exploring a violent criminal world within the highly connected city of Chicago.
The Watch Dogs Film and Television Series - Still in the pre-production stage, the Watch Dogs film will follow another of Ubisoft’s creations to make it to the big screen - Assassins Creed was released in 2015. Netflix is also in talks with Ubisoft about producing a live action TV series of the game.
Watch Dogs 2 - Technically a sequel, Watch Dogs 2 is more of a standalone title with a few references to the original thrown in. The action is moved to San Francisco and our new hacker is the smoother Marcus Holloway, but the gameplay is still taken up with covert operations and sneaking around. Watch Dogs 2 is generally considered to be lighter hearted than the first version.
What’s the Gameplay Like?
Gamers take on the role of Aiden Pearce, a hacker who finds out that the city of Chicago has installed a software system known as ctOS to spy on its residents. When his family is targeted by a gang of criminals, he uses his knowledge to find them and take revenge.
The game encourages players to treat combat situations like puzzles, rather than blasting in with all guns blazing. You’ll need to survey the scene, look for ways to outwit your enemy and hopefully escape without shots being fired.
Moving between scenarios usually involves calling for a vehicle or stealing one from an unsuspecting driver. This can quickly draw attention from the police and there are plenty of chases, both on land and water. You can boost your chance of coming out on top, by using your smartphone to manipulate the environment with a series of hacks. These will become more advanced as you move through the levels.
In terms of visuals, Watch Dogs is very strong. From downtown to uptown, and out in the wilds of Pawnee, Chicago is elaborately realised and there are numerous finishing touches that make it extra special. Carefully written menus in a lakeside café, sparkling water and churning waves, are all supplied with an expert hand. Unfortunately, despite the impressively rendered cityscapes, Chicago is not as richly imagined as it could be. The extra characters do show some reactions to their surroundings but often come off as wooden. Similarly, panoramic scenes featuring lots of city folk can look unnaturally staged.
Despite these minor gripes, Watch Dogs has well-implemented controls, quirky micro-plots, and a vast world of missions to explore. Even after you become accustomed to the novelty of hacking your way through the city, Watch Dogs has enough thrills and earnable bonuses to keep you occupied right to the end.
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What Sets Watch Dogs Apart from Other Games?
The hacking feature of Watch Dogs is the game’s most distinctive element, it can be used to control the technological infrastructure of the city and give you the advantage in tricky situations. Here are some ways you can take control of a situation, as you hunt down criminals and escape from the police.
On the Road - When you’re driving around you can change traffic lights to get yourself through an area faster, or to cause an accident in front of your pursuers. You can also burst steam pipes in the street and raise barriers to get hoods off your tail.
During Combat - If you aren’t doing as well as you’d hoped in a gunfight, you can use your smartphone to disrupt your enemy’s communication system and blow up their own grenades before they even pull the pin.
To Increase Your Stealth - Hacking cameras is where most newbie Watch Dog players begin, it’s one of the best ways to look around a structure and see if anyone’s hiding inside. You can also hack people’s personal cameras. After a while, you’ll graduate to summoning elevators, unlocking doors and causing a black out that plunges a whole street into darkness, while you slip off into the night.
Minimum Requirements and Install Sizes for Watch Dogs
Watch Dogs is packed with content, so it needs a generous amount of storage space to function. Here are the minimum requirements:
PC System Requirements:
OS: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
64 bit
DVD-ROM
20 GB Free Hard drive space
4GB Ram
Quad cord CPU
DirectX 11 graphics card
For the Xbox 360:
7.5GB of free space on external storage or hard drive.
For the Xbox One:
20GB of free space on external storage or hard drive.
For the PlayStation 3:
9GB of free space on external storage or hard drive.
For the PlayStation 4:
20.4GB of free space on external storage or hard drive.
Does Watch Dogs Have Good Online Reviews?
Watch Dogs received a relatively good reception from critics; at Metacritic, it has been awarded an aggregated score of 80 out of 100 for the PlayStation 4 version, and 78 out of 100 for the Xbox One version. However, the Wii U version has a more average score of 63 out of 100, with critics citing a low frame rate and lack of features when playing on the device. At IGN Dan Stapleton reviewed the game on each platform except the Wii U, he said that despite moments of over simplification, it was ‘bursting with intrigue’.
What Works and What Can be Improved in Watch Dogs?
Watch Dogs is an entertaining entry in the action-adventure genre and it looks incredible. However, some aspects of the gameplay have been less well received, so here’s a list of the game’s pros and cons:
Pros:
Top-class graphics.
Many different activities to try out.
Stealth and gunplay are highly intuitive
Hacking tools are great fun.
Cons:
Some missions are repetitive.
Action can seem overblown.
Dioramas don’t have that spark of realism.
Car chases can feel out of control.
The lead character is patchy and inconsistent.
Where and When to Shop the Best Watch Dog Deals
The various editions of Watch Dogs are available to buy from GAME, Amazon and Argos, along with many other gaming stores. Some versions are also available as a download from major digital retailers like Microsoft and the PlayStation Store if you would prefer a virtual copy.
The period just before Christmas is always a good time to shop for games as stores create discounts to attract people buying gifts. New Year, summer, and bank holiday sales at stores like Asda and eBay can also provide great deals on established games like Watch Dogs. In past years on Black Friday, retailers like GAME, Tesco and Amazon have presented price cuts of up to 40% on games as part of the event.
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