Rate top gamesI liked the mechanic of multiple operatives, even if it makes no sense for random people to have the given skillsets. I didn't like this backpedaling from the progress made in the second game, getting to craft and upgrade your gear and what not. Everything in this game is so streamlined it felt bland. On top of that, you have to recruit everyone and do usually two missions to unlock them. Just more artificial padding for the game. They can also just get killed easily after if you aren't careful. I had a guy with a certain trait just die randomly while I was on a boss mission. I will admit it was funny but I could see stuff like that getting in the way. While I am in favor of inclusivity, they need to do a better job with randomization. Most of the recruits I found were either Jamaican or Indian. There just wasn't much variety it seemed and they have at least 6 different voices for each sex. I think the story was very bland as well. Overall I wasn't a big fan of this entry.
«Boooring»
Other reviews7
It's a good game for sure, but I liked the atmosphere of the 1st and 2nd games much more. Partly because I don't like switching characters, I'd rather develop one avatar, and partly because the world was nicer in the previous games.
I got out of it what I wanted: The all-grannies run.
Sadly, after I finished, I didn't feel any compulsion to play it again.
On paper, the whole "you can recruit anyone and play any way you want" sounds like it would have infinite replayability, but in practice, it's an exercise in being told to make your own fun.
I think I actually liked Watch Dogs 2 more, on balance.
This game isn't bad, really. If you've liked a previous Watch Dogs game, this is certainly worth at least one playthrough.
Sadly, after I finished, I didn't feel any compulsion to play it again.
On paper, the whole "you can recruit anyone and play any way you want" sounds like it would have infinite replayability, but in practice, it's an exercise in being told to make your own fun.
I think I actually liked Watch Dogs 2 more, on balance.
This game isn't bad, really. If you've liked a previous Watch Dogs game, this is certainly worth at least one playthrough.
«Underrated»