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Watch Dogs: Legion
In Watch Dogs: Legion, near future London is facing its downfall... Unless you do something about it. Build a resistance, fight back, and give the city back to the people. It's time to rise up.
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Story and Narrative
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Watch Dogs: Legion's story impressed some critics for its bold political themes and gritty narrative tackling societal issues like crime and fascism. Critics praised the writing and missions for creating a socially complex world, but others criticized the lack of a central protagonist and emotional depth, feeling that player-created characters overshadowed the plot. Overall, opinions on the story are mixed, with some enjoying the thematic exploration while others found it lacking in emotional impact and depth.
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Gameplay
75
Watch Dogs: Legion impresses with its 'Play As Anyone' feature, allowing diverse character recruitment for strategic gameplay, as praised by critics. However, repetitive missions, lackluster combat, and character development issues are noted drawbacks. While innovative ideas add depth, execution falls short in mission variety and engagement. Players seeking strategic options may enjoy it, but those wanting more refined gameplay might be disappointed.
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Graphics and Visual Design
83
Critics raved about Watch Dogs: Legion's impressive graphics, with praise for the stunning London environment on PS5 and real-time ray-tracing on PC. While some noted flaws like stiff animations and lack of character detail, the majority praised the faithful recreation of London's landmarks and immersive atmosphere, making it a visually appealing and immersive experience overall.
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Music and Sound Design
66
Watch Dogs: Legion received praise for its authentic portrayal of London through sound design and music, capturing British culture with detailed accents and iconic landmarks. Critics loved the exciting soundtrack but criticized voice acting inconsistencies and repetitive dialogue, with some finding it immersion-breaking. Overall, opinions on the game's audio were mixed, with some appreciating its authenticity while others pointed out flaws like repetitive voice acting and poor dialogue.
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Voice Acting
61
Critics had mixed feelings about the voice acting in Watch Dogs: Legion. Positive aspects included diverse character voices and the AI assistant, Bagley. However, negative reviews criticized the voice acting for being sketchy, repetitive, and inconsistent, with some calling it poor and lacking depth. Overall, the consensus leans towards the negative side, with issues like wooden delivery, mismatched voices and visuals, and lack of compelling characters overshadowing the positives.
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Technical Performance
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Critics praised PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for improved loading times and smoother gameplay in Watch Dogs: Legion, but pointed out issues like bugs, crashes, and stability problems on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Overall, technical performance was a mixed bag across platforms, with some positives overshadowed by significant drawbacks and the need for patches to enhance stability.
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Replay Value
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Critics are divided on the replay value of Watch Dogs: Legion. Some praise its diverse characters and recruitment mechanic for enhancing replayability, while others criticize the lack of depth in character interactions and repetitive missions. While the game offers potential for replay value with its open world and unique systems, improvements in mission variety and character development could elevate the experience. Ultimately, individual preferences will determine the game's replay value.
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Overall Verdict
Critics praised Watch Dogs: Legion for its innovative 'Play as Anyone' mechanic, detailed open world, and compelling narrative. However, they criticized its lack of emotional depth, technical issues, repetitive missions, and underwhelming story. The game's mixed reviews highlight its strengths in gameplay and narrative, but also its shortcomings in execution and technical performance.
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Reviews
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Videogameschronicle.com
Oct 28, 2020
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Watch Dogs: Legion is Ubisoft's most unique and meaningful sandbox game in years. The 'Play as Anyone' mechanic is compelling and well balanced. The game's standout campaign sequences and beautifully recreated London add to its appeal.
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Gameinformer.com
Oct 28, 2020
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The review describes Watch Dogs: Legion as a largely entertaining and cohesive package that realizes the hacker fantasy. It praises the fun team-building, fantastic mission design, strong narrative, and the gorgeous world. The game is described as a ton of fun.
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Gamingbolt.com
Oct 31, 2020
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Watch Dogs: Legion is praised for its 'play as anyone' mechanic, engaging gameplay, and reactive world. Despite technical issues and a lackluster story, it is considered the best game in the series and highly engaging.
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Xboxtavern.com
Nov 10, 2020
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The reviewer considers Watch Dogs: Legion a brilliant third installment in the franchise. They praise the ability to play as anyone and the engaging story. They recommend it as a must-play game.
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Gamestar.de
Oct 28, 2020
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Watch Dogs Legion is a game with intriguing story elements and innovative gameplay ideas. However, the lack of depth in character personalities and chemistry hinders the overall experience.
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Godisageek.com
Oct 28, 2020
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Watch Dogs: Legion offers a fantastic recruitment system, detailed open world, and a fun gameplay experience despite some technical issues and inconsistent voice acting. It's a game with heart and plenty of content to enjoy.
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Gamecrate.com
Nov 2, 2020
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Watch Dogs: Legion is praised for its unique recruitment mechanic, political themes, and sandbox gameplay. While it may not appeal to everyone, it offers a compelling experience for players willing to invest time and dedication.
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Softpedia.com
Nov 2, 2020
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Despite its shortcomings, Watch Dogs Legion is a good game with potential for the future of the series.
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Player2.net.au
Nov 2, 2020
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The game has a cool concept but doesn't fully flesh it out. It is still worth playing, but it never reaches its full potential.
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Easyallies.com
Nov 3, 2020
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Watch Dogs: Legion is praised for its gameplay mechanics, allowing players to recruit and switch between characters, and its futuristic visual design. However, the story suffers from disconnected characters and some mismatched voice acting. The game's technical performance is solid, but there are some glitches. The replayability is decent, but lacks variety in mission types and voice actors. Overall, the game receives a score of 8.0 out of 10.