Info about Watch Dogs®: Legion:

Official game description:
Comparative Grid
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Ultimate Edition
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Get the most complete Watch Dogs experience with the Ultimate Edition including the base game, season pass, and the Ultimate Pack. Season pass includes a major expansion, extra missions, four iconic heroes, and immediate access to the Watch Dogs®: Complete edition! Ultimate pack includes 3 unique characters, additional masks, and 4-week VIP status.  
Build your resistance to take back a near-future London facing its downfall.  
Recruit and play as anyone from London. Everyone you see has a unique backstory, personality, and skills.  
Hack armed drones and take down enemies using an Augmented Reality Cloak.  
Explore a massive open world featuring London’s many iconic landmarks and fun side activities.
Gold Edition
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The Gold Edition includes the Season Pass: one expansion with two episodes, extra missions, four heroes and the Original Watch Dogs Complete edition!  
Build a resistance from virtually anyone you see as you hack, infiltrate, and fight to take back a near-future London that is facing its downfall. Welcome to the Resistance.  
Recruit and play as anyone in the city. Everyone you see has a unique backstory, personality, and skill set.  
Explore a massive urban open world featuring London’s many iconic landmarks and fun side activities.
Deluxe Edition
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Enhance your Watch Dogs®: Legion experience with the Deluxe Pack.  
This pack includes:  
\- The London Dissident Pack  
\- Lynx Operative  
\- 1 Week of VIP Pass  
Build a resistance from virtually anyone you see as you hack, infiltrate, and fight to take back a near-future London that is facing its downfall. Welcome to the Resistance.  
Recruit and play as anyone in the city. Everyone you see has a unique backstory, personality, and skill set.  
Take the resistance one step further and fight with your friends in new missions in Online mode.
About the Game
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Build a resistance made from anyone in the world to take back a near-future London that is facing its downfall.  
Recipient of over 65 E3 awards and nominations.  
Recruit and play as anyone from London. Everyone you see has a unique backstory, personality, and skill set for unique situations.  
Hack armed drones, deploy spider-bots, and take down enemies using an Augmented Reality Cloak.  
Explore a massive urban open world featuring London’s many iconic landmarks and fun side activities.  
Team up with your friends as you complete co-op missions and unique game modes.  
Upgrade to the Gold Edition or Ultimate Edition for access to the season pass and more!

Release date: 26 Jan, 2023

Categories: Open-World Exploration, Cooperative Multiplayer, Hacking Gameplay, Stealth Gameplay, Real-time Combat, Character Management, Puzzle Solving


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Visually stunning, detailed London (weight 0.38): The game features impressive graphics, especially the detailed and vibrant recreation of London. The city's design, attention to detail, and atmosphere contribute significantly to an immersive open-world experience, making virtual exploration enjoyable.
- Enjoyable and engaging story (weight 0.23): The game features an enjoyable and engaging story with interesting missions and plot twists. The narrative keeps players invested, and the DLC content is often considered even better than the base game's storyline.
- Recruit and play as anyone (weight 0.22): A key feature is the ability to recruit almost any NPC in the game world. Each recruit possesses unique skills, backstories, and abilities, adding strategic depth and variety to gameplay, and making the city feel alive.
- Improved, more diverse gameplay (weight 0.19): The game introduces improved mechanics and more diverse gameplay compared to previous installments. Driving, combat, and mission approaches offer more variety, and the open world is richer with activities and secrets, enhancing the overall player experience.
- Good Watch Dogs installment (weight 0.16): The game is a good addition to the Watch Dogs series, with some reviewers finding it superior to previous installments. It offers a unique experience with a darker tone and improved graphics compared to Watch Dogs 2, appealing to fans of the franchise.
- Enjoyable and interesting overall (weight 0.13): Despite some criticisms, many reviewers found the game to be enjoyable and interesting. The game has cool concepts and is well-assembled, exceeding initial expectations.
- Fun and addictive gameplay (weight 0.12): The game is generally considered fun and addictive, providing an enjoyable experience for many players. The humor, engaging storyline, and the ability to play with friends contribute to its appeal.
- Bloodline DLC is highly recommended (weight 0.09): The Bloodline DLC, featuring Aiden Pearce and Wrench, is a highlight, with many reviewers considering it superior to the main game. The DLC's story, missions, and character interactions provide a more compelling experience.
- Creative and enjoyable hacking (weight 0.08): Hacking mechanics remain a core and enjoyable element of the game, allowing for creative problem-solving and strategic approaches to missions. The refined hacking system, combined with stealth gameplay, provides a satisfying and immersive experience.
- Fun cooperative multiplayer modes (weight 0.05): The game offers cooperative multiplayer modes that extend replayability and social interaction. Teaming up with friends for co-op missions and competitive gameplay enhances the overall experience.
- Varied and well-made NPCs (weight 0.04): The game features varied and well-made NPCs with unique stories, routines, and personalities. This adds depth to the game world, making it feel alive and dynamic, and enhancing the overall immersion.

Common complaints:
- Downgrade from previous games (weight 0.91): Many reviewers feel that the game is a significant downgrade compared to previous installments, particularly Watch Dogs 2. They cite missing features, a less engaging world, and a decline in overall quality. The game fails to capture the charm and innovation of its predecessors, leaving players disappointed.
- Numerous bugs and frequent crashes (weight 0.56): The game is plagued with numerous bugs and frequent crashes, some of which are game-breaking, leading to save file corruption and loss of progress. These technical issues significantly hinder the gameplay experience and make the game unstable, with some players reporting crashes every few minutes. The issues are further compounded by poor optimization, leading to inconsistent frame rates even on high-end PCs.
- Simplified and reduced hacking (weight 0.54): Hacking mechanics have been simplified and reduced compared to previous installments, limiting player options and creativity. The game lacks the depth and complexity of hacking found in earlier Watch Dogs titles, making it less engaging and more reliant on direct combat.
- Poor driving and physics (weight 0.52): Driving mechanics are poorly implemented, with cars described as having unrealistic handling and physics. Players report difficulty controlling vehicles, leading to frequent crashes and frustration. The game's physics, in general, are inconsistent and strange, further detracting from the overall experience.
- Repetitive and monotonous gameplay (weight 0.43): The game becomes repetitive quickly, with missions and gameplay loops that lack variety. Players report a sense of monotony and boredom after only a few hours of play. This repetitiveness diminishes the game's appeal and makes it difficult to maintain player interest.
- Poor story, dialogue, voice acting (weight 0.42): The game suffers from poor story, dialogue, and voice acting, with many reviewers describing the narrative as uninspired and generic. The voice acting is often criticized for being inconsistent, sounding AI-generated, and not matching the characters' appearances. The lack of a compelling protagonist and weak character development further detract from the story's impact.
- "Play as anyone" poorly executed (weight 0.22): The "play as anyone" mechanic is poorly executed, leading to shallow character development and a lack of emotional connection. Recruitable characters often feel generic and interchangeable, with limited unique skills or behaviors. The story suffers from the absence of a central protagonist, making it difficult to invest in the narrative.
- Repetitive and uninspired missions (weight 0.16): Missions, especially side missions, are repetitive and lack variety, often reusing the same locations and objectives. The "play as anyone" mechanic contributes to this issue, as it leads to a lack of character investment and repetitive recruitment missions. The game feels like a checklist simulator with too many collectibles and uninspired side activities.
- Missing features and limited progression (weight 0.12): The game lacks key features such as weapon stores and meaningful character progression, limiting player choice and customization. The economy feels pointless, with limited uses for in-game currency beyond cosmetics. These omissions contribute to a sense of unrealized potential and a restricted open-world experience.
- Launching and save issues (weight 0.12): The game suffers from launching issues and save data corruption, leading to progress loss and frustration. Ubisoft Connect integration is also problematic, with frequent connection issues and difficulties accessing the game. These technical issues prevent players from fully enjoying the game and create a negative experience.
- Tedious and shallow recruitment (weight 0.05): Recruiting agents is tedious and time-consuming, often requiring repetitive quests and leading to a reliance on a small subset of characters. Agents lack depth and meaningful interaction, making the recruitment system feel like a gimmick rather than a core gameplay feature.
- Unappealing character design (weight 0.05): Some reviewers express strong dislike for the character design, criticizing the lack of attractive characters and the skewed racial representation.  These points are subjective and potentially reflect personal biases rather than objective game flaws.  The importance score is reduced due to the subjective and potentially problematic nature of these criticisms.
- Unreactive and mundane world (weight 0.05): The game world feels unreactive and lacks consequences for player actions, diminishing immersion.  NPC AI is inconsistent, and the city environment feels mundane and uninspired.  These issues contribute to a sense of disconnect and a lack of meaningful interaction with the game world.

Gameplay feedback:
- Extensive hacking and gadget use (weight 0.16): Hacking is a core gameplay element, allowing players to control drones, cameras, vehicles, and other devices to solve puzzles, infiltrate areas, and combat enemies. Players can approach missions with stealth, direct combat, or by utilizing hacking tools and gadgets. The cargo drone is a notable vehicle for traversal.
- Gameplay and story are average (weight 0.05): Some reviewers found the gameplay and story to be average or repetitive, with short missions and little impact from player choices. Some felt the game was not particularly fun or difficult.
- Unique character abilities/perks (weight 0.04): Recruited characters possess unique abilities and perks that can be useful in missions. However, some reviewers noted that many agents feel useless, and missions can be completed regardless of the agent used, diminishing the impact of character choice.
- Near-future London setting (weight 0.02): The game is set in a near-future London with advanced technology. The setting contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere.
- Easy to learn, hard to master (weight 0.02): The game's difficulty is generally considered easy to learn but hard to master. Permadeath is recommended for a more engaging experience.
- Crossover with other franchises (weight 0.02): The game incorporates elements and characters from the Assassin's Creed universe and previous Watch Dogs games through DLC. This adds depth to the plot and expands the Watch Dogs universe.
- Incorporates puzzle elements (weight 0.01): The game features puzzle elements, such as 3D puzzles using elaborate architecture and pipe puzzles.

Performance notes:
- Inconsistent and poor optimization (weight 0.22): Many players report inconsistent performance, even on high-end hardware. Some experience smooth gameplay, while others encounter stuttering, frame drops, and freezes regardless of settings. Optimization is a widespread concern.
- Frequent and disruptive game crashes (weight 0.09): The game suffers from frequent crashes, sometimes occurring randomly or during specific actions like destroying drones or entering certain areas. These crashes disrupt gameplay and can be frustrating for players.
- Frame rate drops in specific scenarios (weight 0.02): Several players have reported frame rate instability during cutscenes, fast travel, and in busy areas. This can lead to stuttering and a less fluid gaming experience.
- Large file size, long loading (weight 0.02): The game demands a significant amount of storage space, exceeding 100GB. Additionally, some players report long loading times, even when the game is installed on an SSD.
- Ubisoft Connect issues/requirement (weight 0.02): The game requires the Ubisoft Connect launcher, which some players find inconvenient or problematic. Issues include launch failures and forced online logins even for offline play.
- Ray tracing impacts performance heavily (weight 0.01): Ray tracing provides visually appealing reflections but significantly impacts performance, especially on AMD cards. Some players may need to disable ray tracing to maintain stable frame rates.
- Demanding system requirements (weight 0.01): The game has high hardware requirements, needing at least a GTX 1050. Some reviewers feel that the visual quality does not justify the performance cost.
- Frame drops, texture loading issues (weight 0.01): Some players have reported instances of heavy frame drops while traversing the game world or viewing the map. Additionally, textures may fail to load correctly in certain areas.
- CPU core utilization issues (Intel) (weight 0.01): The game may not properly utilize all CPU cores on Intel processors with E-cores, potentially affecting performance. This issue may be related to how the game interacts with Microsoft's architecture.

Recommendations:
- Buy only on deep sale (weight 0.55): The game is frequently recommended only when on sale, often with a significant discount. Many reviewers feel the full price doesn't justify the experience due to technical issues, lack of polish, and repetitive gameplay. Some suggest waiting for deep discounts (70-90% off) or purchasing specific editions during sales.
- Good for open-world chaos (weight 0.07): The game is recommended for players who enjoy open-world games with a focus on hacking, experimentation, and causing chaos. The game's unique aspects may appeal to those seeking a novel experience within the genre. However, some reviewers note that the story, character development, and mission variety may not meet everyone's expectations.
- Disappointment with Ubisoft (weight 0.04): Several reviewers express disappointment with Ubisoft's handling of the game, citing a decline in quality and a loss of trust in the publisher. Some reviewers state they will reconsider purchasing Ubisoft games in the future. This point reflects a broader sentiment about the publisher's recent releases.
- Resistance mode not recommended (weight 0.02): Some reviewers advise against playing the main campaign in Resistance mode. It is recommended to create a separate save file before starting the Assassin's Creed mission.
- Potential for gameplay improvements (weight 0.01): Reviewers suggest improvements to voice acting, mission variety, shopping immersion, and weapon acquisition systems. The game's potential is heavily dependent on the player's willingness to explore and recruit diverse characters to experiment with different playstyles.
- Innovative mechanics and world (weight 0.01): The game is praised for its innovative mechanics, rich narrative, and detailed world-building. The 'everyone is a protagonist' system is a unique and engaging experience.
- Permadeath mode enhances challenge (weight 0.01): Playing with permadeath enabled is recommended by some reviewers to increase the challenge and engagement. This mode adds weight to character choices and makes the game more immersive, similar to Ironman mode in XCOM.
- DLC not universally enjoyed (weight 0.01): Some reviewers did not enjoy the DLC, even with the return of familiar characters. They had more fun with these characters in the original Legion than in this fan-service DLC.
- Mixed scores (weight 0.01): The game received mixed scores, with most reviewers giving it a 6/10 or 7/10 rating.
- Hate is somewhat exaggerated (weight 0.01): Some reviewers feel that the hate surrounding the game is somewhat exaggerated. The game is neither bad nor good.
- Good customization (weight 0.01): The reviewer considers the game's customization to be one of the best they have ever seen. The reviewer can vouch for the game's experience.
- Similar to GTA V (weight 0.01): Some reviewers feel that the game is similar to GTA V. The game is a 'lite' version of GTA with its own style and is worth playing.
- Conflicting version recommendations (weight 0.01): Some reviewers recommend getting the full edition, while others recommend buying the deluxe version. The standard edition is the only version worth considering.
- Last chance for Ubisoft (weight 0.01): Some reviewers feel that Ubisoft's next Watch Dogs game is their last chance at redemption, and they should stick to major cities like SF and NY instead of London.

Other player notes:
- Immersive dystopian London setting (weight 0.02): The game is set in a beautifully realized, near-future dystopian London. The setting blends futuristic elements with traditional aspects of the city, creating an immersive experience. One reviewer specifically enjoyed a virtual trip to England within the game.
- Limited achievement/support concerns (weight 0.02): The game lacked Steam achievements at launch, which was disappointing for some players who enjoy collecting them. While achievements were eventually added, Ubisoft's support is primarily focused on maintaining multiplayer servers, with limited attention to other aspects of the game.
- Ubisoft's priorities questioned (weight 0.02): Some reviewers feel that Ubisoft is prioritizing sales figures over game quality and optimization, leading to unresolved issues and a lack of passion in game development. They suggest the game's design caters to a broad audience, potentially sacrificing innovation.
- Lengthy game experience (weight 0.02): The game is considered to be long, with playtime around 12 hours. Some reviewers described it as a 'labor of love' by the developers.
- Explores themes of corporate control (weight 0.01): The game explores themes related to corporate control, big data, and the implications of unchecked technology, prompting reflection on privacy and societal issues. The audio fragments, particularly radio interviews, are well-crafted and contribute to the game's thematic depth.
- Requires Ubisoft Connect (weight 0.01): The game requires the Ubisoft Connect launcher to run, even when purchased on Steam.
- Excessive in-game text (weight 0.01): The game features a large amount of text in the form of documents scattered throughout the world, which attempts to add narratives to locations.
- Monetization concerns (weight 0.01): Some reviewers feel that Ubisoft is trying to milk the series for money, evidenced by the in-game shop.
- Bloodline DLC features Aiden/Wrench (weight 0.01): The Bloodline DLC features Aiden Pearce and Wrench, with Aiden coming to London for a contract and being forced to join forces with Wrench.

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