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Watch_Dogs™

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

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Quick resume

In today's hyper-connected world, Chicago operates under ctOS, the most advanced computer network in America.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Adventure

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    Pros

    • Innovative hacking mechanics
    • Engaging story and characters
    • Detailed open world chicago
    • Varied mission approaches
    • Immersive atmosphere

    Cons

    • Driving controls criticized
    • Technical issues at launch
    • Some repetitive side missions
    • Graphics downgraded from trailers
    • Limited melee combat

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have freedom to explore the open world, choose abilities, and decide how to approach missions with stealth or combat."

      Capsule for Prototype 2 Prototype 2

      "Players have significant freedom to choose playstyle, approach missions via hacking, stealth, or combat, and explore the open world at their own pace."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "The game offers skill-based shooting mechanics, stealth sections, and platforming challenges that require player skill and adaptation."

      Capsule for Call of Juarez Call of Juarez

      "Game offers skill-based shooting, stealth, hacking puzzles, and driving challenges that require player skill and strategy."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      1

      "Includes arena battles and multiplayer modes with competitive elements, but main gameplay is mostly single player focused."

      Capsule for Far Cry® 4 Far Cry® 4

      "Includes multiplayer modes with player invasions and hacking duels, but main gameplay is single-player focused with limited competitive emphasis."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Many players report long playtimes and habitual engagement, with side quests and collectibles encouraging extended play."

      Capsule for Far Cry® 6 Far Cry® 6

      "Many players report long playtimes with main story, side missions, collectibles, and multiplayer, indicating habitual engagement."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      1

      "Some cooperative multiplayer modes exist but limited; main gameplay is largely solo exploration and combat."

      Capsule for Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™ Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™

      "Some cooperative multiplayer modes exist, but most gameplay is single-player or competitive hacking invasions."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with commands and explore different hacking approaches and easter eggs."

      Capsule for Hacknet Hacknet

      "Players creatively use hacking tools to manipulate environment and approach objectives in multiple ways."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -2

      "Interactions emphasize fair combat and skill rather than trash talk or imposing authority; multiplayer is competitive but respectful."

      Capsule for Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu Dragon Fist: VR Kung Fu

      "Interactions emphasize stealth, strategy, and hacking rather than exerting authority or trash talk; multiplayer is more about tactical invasions than domination."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse in a cyberpunk fictional world, escaping real life."

      Capsule for Invisible Apartment Invisible Apartment

      "Players use the game to immerse in a cyberpunk world, escape reality, and enjoy a vigilante fantasy."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage out of intrinsic interest and personal desire; some disappointment from unmet expectations but voluntary play."

      Capsule for Empire of the Ants Empire of the Ants

      "Players engage out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation; some frustration with hype and technical issues but mostly voluntary play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Game encourages trying different tactics, exploring secrets, and experimenting with stealth and combat."

      Capsule for Gloomwood Gloomwood

      "Game encourages trying different hacking methods, stealth tactics, and combat strategies."

    • Exploration

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      4

      "Open world with many locations, secrets, and minigames encourages discovery."

      Capsule for FINAL FANTASY VII FINAL FANTASY VII

      "Open world Chicago with many secrets, collectibles, and side activities encourages discovery."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      2

      "Some character customization and outfit options exist, though limited compared to other games."

      Capsule for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak

      "Some character customization and outfit options, but limited compared to other open world games."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Strong cyberpunk fiction setting with futuristic tech, hacking, and narrative elements creating an imaginative experience."

      Capsule for Cyber Knights: Flashpoint Cyber Knights: Flashpoint

      "Fictional near-future setting with hacking abilities and vigilante justice, blending realistic and imaginative elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      1

      "Some community and multiplayer interaction exists, but many players focus on solo play with limited social connection."

      Capsule for Battle Fleet 2 Battle Fleet 2

      "Some social multiplayer interaction exists, but most players experience the game solo."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills, unlock upgrades, and progress through missions and character improvements."

      Capsule for Saints Row: The Third Saints Row: The Third

      "Players develop skills and unlock abilities through progression and side missions."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

      Capsule for SYNTHETIK 2 SYNTHETIK 2

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during missions; not designed for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

      "Requires focused attention during missions and exploration; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Limited social or emotional connection; interactions are mostly scripted and superficial."

      Capsule for WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition

      "Limited social interaction; relationships mostly scripted and not emotionally deep."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -2

      "Player leads their own character but no group leadership or management roles."

      Capsule for Star Wars Outlaws Star Wars Outlaws

      "Player leads only their own actions; no group management or leadership roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Players accumulate upgrades, weapons, and skills throughout the game."

      Capsule for RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business RoboCop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business

      "Players accumulate upgrades, skills, weapons, and collectibles throughout the game."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      1

      "Gameplay is fun and engaging but includes tension from combat and police chases."

      Capsule for Crime Simulator: Playgrounds Crime Simulator: Playgrounds

      "Some players find the game immersive and enjoyable, but gunfights and police chases create tension."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visuals, sound design, and action sequences provide sensory stimulation and emotional excitement."

      Capsule for Infinite Veil Infinite Veil

      "Visuals, sound design, and action sequences provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      1

      "Some recognition through multiplayer and community, but mostly individual focus."

      Capsule for Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition

      "Some recognition through multiplayer and in-game karma system, but mostly individual focus."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Engaging narrative with memorable characters and moral choices, though story is somewhat linear with limited endings."

      Capsule for Fable - The Lost Chapters Fable - The Lost Chapters

      "Engaging narrative with character development and moral choices, though some find it linear or clichéd."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires planning and problem solving in stealth, hacking, and combat approaches; multiple solutions to challenges."

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      "Requires planning hacking approaches, stealth routes, and combat tactics."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Police chases and timed missions create suspense and excitement."

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      "Police chases, stealth missions, and hacking invasions provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Good perceived value especially when purchased on sale; praised for quality content and replayability."

      Capsule for Deponia Deponia

      "Good perceived value especially when purchased on sale; extensive content and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      2

      "Combat and destruction are prominent, but also balanced with hacking and non-violent approaches."

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      "Combat and destruction present but balanced with stealth and hacking; killing civilians penalized."

    • Survival

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      "Avoiding detection and managing threats is central to gameplay."

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      "Avoiding detection and managing threats is a key gameplay element."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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