Watch Dogs

I cannot stress this enough: Download "The Fall Of Windy City" graphics mod. You just paste 2 files into the game folder and now it looks like a 2025 game, no exaggeration. I'm enjoying the game even more than I did 10 years ago!

The fact that this game is so relevant with the censorship that's happening makes it more realistic.

Scratches that "Person of Interest" nostalgia with straightforward story and short missions. In a neutral sense not a masterpiece or has any elements to hook you up to itself but still a good game to play at your own pace. Some missions or parts are a hassle to deal with but i do not think its too much to discourage anyone to finish all of the story.Give it a try, you might like it!

What this game lacks in physics, it makes up for in gameplay, story, world, graphics, characters, and atmosphere. Ubisoft used to be good...
Watch Dogs 1 > WD 2 and WD Legion

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☐ Beautiful
☑ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☐ Eargasm
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☑ Kids
☑ Teens
☑ Adults
☑ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☑ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☐ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☑ Workable
☐ Big
☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☑ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☑ Isn't necessary to progress
☐ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☑ Good
☐ Lovely
☐ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☑ Average
☐ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☐ Worth the price
☑ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☑ Minor bugs
☐ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

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Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)
Watch Dogs is one of those games that got way more hate than it deserved. After fully completing the game and unlocking every achievement, I can confidently say it’s a serious, grounded, and underrated open world experience that aged surprisingly well. It might not have the variety or freedom of other Ubisoft titles, but it nails its atmosphere, story tone, and characters better than most newer Ubisoft titles.
Story Mode
You play as Aiden Pearce, a hacker driven by revenge after a tragedy that changed his life. While some people found him too cold or emotionless, I actually think he’s one of the most believable and serious protagonists Ubisoft ever made. His personality fits perfectly with the game’s darker tone quiet, determined, and haunted by guilt.
The story might not be revolutionary, but it’s tight and consistent. There’s a real sense of purpose in Aiden’s actions, and the game doesn’t try to make him a hero he’s flawed, but relatable like a Batman but without a costume. The tone of the narrative is mature and grounded, something that later sequels kind of lost unfortunately.
Open World
Chicago is beautifully recreated with a realistic, urban feel that fits the hacker theme perfectly. Hacking into traffic lights, cameras, and bank accounts still feels satisfying and clever even years later.
The problem comes with the side activities there are a lot of them, but most are too repetitive. Criminal convoys, gang hideouts, fixer contracts... after a while, it all starts feeling the same. Still, the city atmosphere and dynamic weather make exploration enjoyable.
Gameplay
The gameplay loop is fun, stealth mixed with hacking, shooting, and driving. Combat is satisfying, and using the environment to your advantage exploding traps or disabling enemies through cameras never gets old.
The driving can feel a bit floaty, but it’s manageable once you get used to it. The variety of weapons and gadgets keeps missions interesting, and you can approach most situations your own way guns blazing or silently through hacks.
DLC Bad Blood
The Bad Blood DLC is a great addition and easily one of the best post launch expansions Ubisoft has done for the series. You play as Raymond “T-Bone” Kenney, one of my favorite characters from the serie, a character with a strong personality and more humor compared to Aiden. His story is engaging and adds depth to the overall Watch Dogs universe.
Sadly, the same problem from the main game returns side missions get repetitive fast. Still, the new gadgets, missions, and co-op opportunities make it worth playing along with its story short but good.
Soundtrack & Atmosphere
The electronic soundtrack fits the tone perfectly, mixing tension and modern beats that match Chicago’s tech driven setting. Ambient city sounds, police radios, and rain on pavement make the world feel alive.
Achievements 100%
Going for 100% was a bit of a grind. Between collecting all audio logs, QR codes, and completing the side content it was really boring and too much, it can feel repetitive, but it’s rewarding once you see that final trophy pop up. The online invasions and multiplayer challenges add an extra layer of fun but nowadays it's rare to find people besides hack invasion, but they’re chaotic sometimes.
Conclusion
Watch Dogs is an underrated gem from Ubisoft’s library a serious, story-driven open-world game that doesn’t rely on over the top humor or endless filler. Aiden Pearce might not be the most charismatic hero, but he’s one of the most human and grounded ones.
Despite its repetitive side content, the strong story, hacking gameplay, and solid DLC (Bad Blood) make it a worthwhile experience, especially if you appreciate mature storytelling and tech thriller vibes.
It’s not perfect, but it’s one of those games that deserved better surely.

Ubisoft so fucked they randomly added Steam achievements to the game without making any update to the game