My view on Watch Dogs Legion in the Game Review. The game was developed and published by Uisoft.
Why Did I Play Watch Dogs Legion?
Since I loved Watch Dogs with Aiden and Watch Dogs 2 with Marcus and his gang, it was an instant go for Legion as well. As it promised at least as much fun, and even more, when they announced the player could switch between a whole lot of differen side-characters.
The Basics
You take on the role of DedSec, the hacker collective from previous games—but this time, you don’t play as one fixed protagonist. Instead, you recruit virtually any citizen in a near-future London to join the cause. Each character brings unique skills, backgrounds, and playstyles. The game blends hacking, stealth, and open-world action as you dismantle a privatized surveillance state that’s taken over the city.
What Worked
The Hacking Theme Setting: I loved the game at least as much as the earlier Watch Dogs games, especially because of the hacking theme setting. The dystopian London feels lived-in and plausible—cameras everywhere, drones patrolling streets, facial recognition scanning crowds. It taps into real-world anxieties about privacy and data exploitation in a way that never feels dated.
Stealth Mechanics: The stealth gameplay shines when you let it. You can bypass confrontations entirely using hacking tools, drone swarms, or infiltration tactics. The ability to switch between recruited operatives means you can tailor your approach based on each mission’s demands. A construction worker might offer physical strength while a cybersecurity expert grants better hacking options.
Recruitment System: The whole “play anyone” concept is ambitious and largely successful. Building your own version of DedSec across multiple saves adds replayability. Each operative has quirks, perks, and backstory snippets that make them feel distinct—even if you only use them once.
What Didn’t Work
Limited Side Character Engagement: I went through the story, but just didn’t get to play a lot of the side-characters that’d also be playable. Given how central recruitment is to the premise, it’s frustrating when time or energy limits force you to focus only on story missions. The system works better when you lean into the sandbox—something I wish I’d done more of.
Repetitive Mission Structure: While the protagonists change, many objectives follow similar templates. Infiltrate, hack, escape. Repeat. Later missions lose some of the early-game novelty.
PS4 Performance: Playing on PS4 shortly after release meant occasional frame drops and longer loading times. Nothing game-breaking, but noticeable during fast-paced chases.
Final Thoughts
A solid continuation that innovates on formula, though it rewards patience and exploration.
Recommended For:
- Fans of the earlier Watch Dogs entries
- Players who enjoy systemic gameplay
- Stealth enthusiasts
- Those curious about procedural narrative possibilities
💬 Have you played any of the other Watch Dogs Games before? If so, did you also go for Legion?