Ubisoft fans thinkWatch Dogswas treated too harshly and is actually a good game when you give it a chance.
In an industry ofhalf-baked gamesanddisappointing business practices, negative press for a game can often mean its death, whether it’s deserved or not.
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Unfortunately, this sometimes means players are reluctant to give a game a try just because other people said they didn’t like it.
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One response that stood out amongst the rest wasWatch Dogs, theUbisoftopen-world hacking game that was slated for release for misleading marketing.
The usersaidit was “correctly hated for deceiving the player base before release,” but said they actually quite enjoyed the game, saying the “story was intriguing, the mechanics were interesting, and I do love a game with an unlikeable protagonist.”
Others flocked to agree, sharing their love for their game and how it deserves way more credit than it gets.
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One said: “Watch Dogsstill has one of my favourite moments in video games ever. When you have to ambush the gang meet up.”
Another added: “OGWatch Dogswill always be one of my favourites. I remember buying the game and firing it up sometime just before noon and hopping into the story, I didn’t turn off my console until I beat the game.”
Finally, someone said: “Watch Dogswas badass and made you feel like John Wick before John Wick.”
Despite the negative reception,Watch Dogsmanaged to defy all odds and become a successful Ubisoft IP, with a sequel that was received much better than the first, and a third game that also did well in the eyes of players and critics.
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If you’re yet to playWatch Dogsand fancy giving it a go, it’s currently available through the Ubisoft+ subscription service.
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