In an attempt to differentiate itself from other open-world games developed by Ubisoft – by the time of its release – Watch Dogs’ story takes place in a modern urban setting and is focused on the use of technology. The game, however, only stands out from the rest of its company’s catalog because it is an even bigger mess than usual: its narrative is poorly developed, long and inconsistent, while its gameplay is repetitive and, despite the interesting premise, mostly uninspired.
The story follows the quest for revenge of Aiden Pierce, a hacker who lost his niece in an armed ambush that was targeting him. Years later, consumed by guilt, he is approached by his former [...]