Watch Dogs®: Legion
Last updated: 2025-05-17
- Visually stunning and detailed London setting.
- Enjoyable and engaging story.
- Recruit and play as anyone.
- Numerous bugs and frequent crashes.
- Downgrade from previous games in series.
- Repetitive gameplay and poor driving.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 2000
- Helpful reviews
- 58%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 39%
- Protest reviews
- 3%
- 46%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 54%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1829
- Negative points
- 2715
- Gameplay points
- 386
- Perf. points
- 248
- Rec. points
- 846
- Misc points
- 142
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Visually stunning, detailed London | 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. | 38% |
| Enjoyable and engaging story | 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. | 23% |
| Recruit and play as anyone | 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. | 22% |
| Improved, more diverse gameplay | 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. | 19% |
| Good Watch Dogs installment | 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. | 16% |
| Enjoyable and interesting overall | 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. | 13% |
| Fun and addictive gameplay | 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. | 12% |
| Bloodline DLC is highly recommended | 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. | 9% |
| Creative and enjoyable hacking | 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. | 8% |
| Fun cooperative multiplayer modes | 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. | 5% |
| Varied and well-made NPCs | 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. | 4% |