French magazine Jeux Video has delivered the first review for Watch Dogs. The publication holds Ubisoft’s new open-world title in high regard, having handed out a 19 / 20 score.
One of the folks over on Reddit translated the following information from the review:
Gameplay: 5 stars
Everything works perfectly, the ultra-intuitive hacking allows for exhilarating moments in the game.Graphics: 5 stars
Very solid on the technical level, especially in the sensation of life that makes Watch_Dogs great.Sound: 4 stars
Excellent ambient music and sound effects, but the track selection is a little limited.Longevity: 5 stars
Because it’s a open world featuring multiplayer, there there’s an extreme amount of interesting things to do.Pros:
- Gameplay and level design
- The life in Chicago
- Generous content
Cons:
- The Story, blah!
- The first loading
- That’s all!
Conclusion:
Watch_Dogs accomplished all the hopes placed on it and delivers a successful new take on open world games. Almost perfect, but with a slight disappointment on the story.Final Score: 19 out of 20
