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Title: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 03, 2014, 12:45 AM
If you are hyped for watch dogs, you have come to the right thread!  If you are not hyped, you can GTFO!  Not really!  If you feel Watch Dogs is not worth it or not going to be good let it be known. 


Release Date:May 27
Platforms:Current and Old Gen!  Oh and PC as well
Pre-Order:http://watchdogs.ubi.com/watchdogs/en-us/buy/index.aspx


New Watch Dogs News Threads
http://vizioneck.com/forum/index.php?topic=19.0
http://vizioneck.com/forum/index.php?topic=55.new#new


Synopsis
Set in Chicago, where a central network of computers connects everyone and everything, Watch_Dogs explores the impact of technology within our society. Using the city as your weapon, you will embark on a personal mission to inflict your own brand of justice.

Chicago's overarching network is known as the Central Operating System (ctOS), and it controls almost all of the city's technology and information - including key data on all of the city's residents.

You play as Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker and former thug, whose criminal past led to a violent family tragedy. While seeking justice for those events, you'll monitor and hack those around you by manipulating the ctOS from the palm of your hand. You'll access omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control traffic lights and public transportation to stop the enemy... and more.


More Info
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Screenshots
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Multiplayer Gameplay Video




Story Trailer




E3 2013 Gameplay Demo




14 Minute Gameplay



Character Trailer



Watch Dogs 101 trailer




Reviews

- French Magazine: Jeux Video[19/20] 
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 03, 2014, 01:39 AM
Sweeeeeet. This is one of my most anticipated this year. Right behind Destiny.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Xevross on May 03, 2014, 12:56 PM
I keep forgetting how close this game is. I'm not going to get it until my exams finish in late June though.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 03, 2014, 01:04 PM
Nice OP, Nnodley! Can't wait for this game. So hype. Much sexy.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Xevross on May 03, 2014, 01:05 PM

Nice OP, Nnodley! Can't wait for this game. So hype. Much sexy.

Such technology.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 03, 2014, 03:21 PM
I like how easy it is to use the tools here to create great OPs here!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 03, 2014, 03:41 PM

I like how easy it is to use the tools here to create great OPs here!

Yeah exactly!!  I especially like how easy it is to embed youtube videos just by the URL.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: the-pi-guy on May 03, 2014, 09:23 PM

Yeah, it's nice to be honest.  Especially when you edit it and you don't have to try to sneak some words somewhere.
I feel like we should make a feature thread.  Seeing as how all you ladies are off topic. 
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 06, 2014, 02:42 AM
I forgot how awesome this thread was
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 06, 2014, 02:51 AM
oh well then... whoops posted that one vid in another thread just saw it in my email... still confused about posting whatits wheres and whatnots... :-p
Watch_Dogs looks awesome!!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 06, 2014, 03:07 AM

oh well then... whoops posted that one vid in another thread just saw it in my email... still confused about posting whatits wheres and whatnots... :-p
Watch_Dogs looks awesome!!

Yeah it's been hectic getting everything sorted and what goes where!  But since this it the first time I've been on this site all day,  WELCOME!!  And agreed I'm hyped for watch dogs a lot now! 
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 06, 2014, 02:36 PM
This game cannot release soon enough!!!!!!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 07, 2014, 06:37 AM
Less than a month? Or is it next month?
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 07, 2014, 12:09 PM

Less than a month? Or is it next month?

This month. Also Transistor in like two weeks
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 07, 2014, 03:32 PM
just 20 more days! also if u get it digitally you can pre-load the game!!!!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 09, 2014, 03:42 AM
Added the character trailer to the OP! Is a really kickass trailer, imo!  Makes the wait even worse!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Riderz1337 on May 09, 2014, 03:52 AM
Get Hyper!

Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 09, 2014, 01:30 PM
nice, but needs more HYPE!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 14, 2014, 05:03 PM
YA'LL NEED TO GET IN HERE!!  2 WEEKS TILL RELEASE!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 14, 2014, 05:20 PM
Can't wait!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 14, 2014, 06:00 PM

Can't wait!

Seems we are the only two who are really hyped!! lulz
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 14, 2014, 06:19 PM
Yay, you finally updated!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 14, 2014, 07:01 PM

Yay, you finally updated!

LULZ!!  yeah I didn't even see that 101 trailer till last night. 
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 14, 2014, 09:00 PM
lol I'm eager for a good next gen game with some online capabilities. ISS was great, but really short.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 14, 2014, 10:14 PM
I would be really hyped if this was in 1080p...
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 14, 2014, 10:22 PM

I would be really hyped if this was in 1080p...

I'm disappointed it's not, but my PC will not run it in 1080p at a consistent 30fps on Ultra I believe so this is the next best thing I can get.  I usually like running all my games on PC in most all the highest settings.  This is the first game I am not able to do that.  Plus I like gaming on consoles better anyway.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 14, 2014, 10:40 PM
I prefer console gaming for the reliability with out need of constant hardware upgrades. I've also come to prefer the controller to m/kb set up... I like the mouse for aiming, but I do not normally enjoy the kb for button input.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 14, 2014, 11:17 PM

I'm disappointed it's not, but my PC will not run it in 1080p at a consistent 30fps on Ultra I believe so this is the next best thing I can get.  I usually like running all my games on PC in most all the highest settings.  This is the first game I am not able to do that.  Plus I like gaming on consoles better anyway.

I'm just going to assume it's badly optimised and that my PC won't be able to run it at 1080p30fps. My PC is pretty comparable to the PS4 in power I think.
On the other hand, if it's as well optimised as a few older Ubisoft games I will get the PC version. Also if it's as well optimized as Max Payne 3. That has to be one of the best PC ports ever.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 18, 2014, 08:19 PM


lol
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 18, 2014, 08:56 PM
http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/05/18/more-watch_dogs-ps4-footage-emerges-this-time-in-full-hd/

Don't bother going full screen on these. Just hit the HD button and leave it standard size. The second video had me excited. Explosions...
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 18, 2014, 10:27 PM
A little over one week!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 18, 2014, 10:40 PM
I'm a bit worried because of the embargo but I guess Ubisoft just don't want to take any chances.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: the-pi-guy on May 18, 2014, 10:41 PM

I'm a bit worried because of the embargo but I guess Ubisoft just don't want to take any chances.

I'm a bit worried too, but we shall see. 
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 19, 2014, 01:16 AM
The IQ looks surprisingly good for it being 900p. :-p 

But dem rain/wind effects!! ACE!!  Only thing I think that is not the greatest is the building textures. everything else looks amazing.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 19, 2014, 02:09 AM

The IQ looks surprisingly good for it being 900p. :-p 

But dem rain/wind effects!! ACE!!  Only thing I think that is not the greatest is the building textures. everything else looks amazing.

900p is really good. Unless you're viewing it full screen on a good tv, it's pretty similar looking to 1080p.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 19, 2014, 04:12 PM

900p is really good. Unless you're viewing it full screen on a good tv, it's pretty similar looking to 1080p.

Oh yeah, I just know BF4 had some pretty bad aliasing issues at times.  Could have been there AA solution that wasn't great though.  But, Ubisoft seems to have done a really good job with AA so that makes me happppppppy!!  :-P 
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: ethomaz on May 19, 2014, 09:49 PM
Sometimes I appreciate the effort that some GAFers put in OT threads.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=821932

It is really nice to see.

BTW. Nice thread @nnodley too... simples, informative and with a lot of content.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 19, 2014, 09:52 PM

Sometimes I appreciate the effort that some GAFers put in OT threads.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=821932

It is really nice to see.

BTW. Nice thread @nnodley too... simples, informative and with a lot of content.

Thanks.  I've never seen those last few screens that are in the gaf hype thread.  I'm gonna stick them in mine just for extra info.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 19, 2014, 10:45 PM

Sometimes I appreciate the effort that some GAFers put in OT threads.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=821932

It is really nice to see.

BTW. Nice thread @nnodley too... simples, informative and with a lot of content.

That took like two years to load lol.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 20, 2014, 02:48 PM
http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/05/20/watch_dogs-first-legit-review-gives-it-a-19-out-of-20-calls-it-almost-perfect-technically-very-solid/

First official review is in and it gets a 19 out of 20. That makes it a 95 on the 100 point scale.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 20, 2014, 04:21 PM

http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/05/20/watch_dogs-first-legit-review-gives-it-a-19-out-of-20-calls-it-almost-perfect-technically-very-solid/

First official review is in and it gets a 19 out of 20. That makes it a 95 on the 100 point scale.

Looking good. Although, I did think the embargo ended on the 27th
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 20, 2014, 05:06 PM

Looking good. Although, I did think the embargo ended on the 27th


It's a magazine. Someone got their hands on a copy and scanned the review.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 20, 2014, 05:41 PM
getting pretty stoked,   glad to see that first review out.  gonna be a long week
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 20, 2014, 05:45 PM
I'm getting really hyped for watchdogs. Great score.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 20, 2014, 07:27 PM
I don't normally pay attention to review scores, but I am excited for this game so its nice to hear its getting a good review
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: nnodley on May 20, 2014, 08:23 PM
Awesome the wait is almost over!!  Hope a lot of the reviews are good even though I don't really care for reviews.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 21, 2014, 12:07 AM

I don't normally pay attention to review scores, but I am excited for this game so its nice to hear its getting a good review

Review scores really affect my hype for a game. Low scores bum me out.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 21, 2014, 12:25 AM

Review scores really affect my hype for a game. Low scores bum me out.


Anything at 90 or higher tells me the game is top notch. Between 90 and 80 tells me the game is still a great experience but with definite flaws. Obviously the closer to 90 it is the less it matters. Anything below an 80 really makes me question the game. If it's below a 70 it pretty much tells me the critics collectively thought it was garbage. I may not necessarily agree but I generally feel the same way about a game that the critics did overall.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 21, 2014, 12:45 AM

Anything at 90 or higher tells me the game is top notch. Between 90 and 80 tells me the game is still a great experience but with definite flaws. Obviously the closer to 90 it is the less it matters. Anything below an 80 really makes me question the game. If it's below a 70 it pretty much tells me the critics collectively thought it was garbage. I may not necessarily agree but I generally feel the same way about a game that the critics did overall.

Review scores are changing. A score of 70- used to mean garbage, but now even 50 can be described as a collective "meh." Check out Ryse and Knack. They aren't critical darlings, but most reviews didn't label them as garbage.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 21, 2014, 01:38 AM
Well I've played games that got 90+ scores and were utter trash, and played games that were scored around 60+ or 70+ that I enjoyed immensely. I just don't trust reviews for scores at all... I read them mostly to get a jist of different aspects of a game more than anything else.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 25, 2014, 01:26 AM
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 25, 2014, 06:35 PM
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 25, 2014, 06:40 PM
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 26, 2014, 02:31 PM
feature=youtu.be

4k, babies! Pretty great image quality if you select it even though you don't have a 4K screen
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 26, 2014, 03:09 PM
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Epic quality gif: http://www.gfycat.com/OddballUnlawfulHawk
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 26, 2014, 03:19 PM

(http://giant.gfycat.com/SandyAnyClownanemonefish.gif)

Epic quality gif: http://www.gfycat.com/OddballUnlawfulHawk


Saw this a little while ago. "Interior simulation" they called it. Fantastic. That's something that bothers me about open-world games. Unless the building is something you're meant to get inside the game has little to no interior modeling for it.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Riderz1337 on May 26, 2014, 05:27 PM
Hype

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Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 26, 2014, 05:41 PM

Hype

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Lol why does he do that with his hand?
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 26, 2014, 05:42 PM
So when are the reviews going up?

Any predictions for Meta?

I'm going to say 83
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 26, 2014, 08:27 PM

Lol why does he do that with his hand?


looks like a cop car, and i can see legs under it from the other sides, i think a cop might be shooting him, or trying to atleast lol

my meta predict is 86
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Mmm_fish_tacos on May 27, 2014, 01:13 AM



Lol you have to watch this video. This game is full of glitches.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 27, 2014, 01:18 AM
honestly, aslong as the glitches are game breaking they can be fun if its shame like that..  i cant wait till tomorrow :D   i just scored the night off
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 01:21 AM

honestly, aslong as the glitches are game breaking they can be fun if its shame like that..  i cant wait till tomorrow :D   i just scored the night off


Hell yeah! I'm off tomorrow too! Party!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 27, 2014, 01:23 AM

Hell yeah! I'm off tomorrow too! Party!


I also bought a case of weed infused rootbeer,  this stuff is awesome lol
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 01:29 AM

I also bought a case of weed infused rootbeer,  this stuff is awesome lol


...the fudge? lol
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 27, 2014, 01:32 AM
made by "highly concentrated labs"  lol   i was skeptical at first so i bought 1 of all the flavors.  Rootbeer is by far the best so i grabbed a case.   its pretty strong to, a normal person gets pretty high off one
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 27, 2014, 01:34 AM




Lol you have to watch this video. This game is full of glitches.

Lol, fitting song
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 01:35 AM
Is anyone else hyping themselves out by the fact that within the next few hours we'll be able to play what is essentially this generation's first GTA-style game??
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 27, 2014, 01:36 AM
yup! but i dont get a midnight launch :(  i gotta wait until tomorrow morning
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 01:41 AM
I think it's silly that some people are freaking out over the first Metacritic counted review from Gameblog.fr. The same reviewer that gave Mass Effect 2, Demon's Souls, and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood an 80.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 27, 2014, 01:46 AM

Is anyone else hyping themselves out by the fact that within the next few hours we'll be able to play what is essentially this generation's first GTA-style game??

GOTG so soon?
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 27, 2014, 01:46 AM

I think it's silly that some people are freaking out over the first Metacritic counted review from Gameblog.fr. The same reviewer that gave Mass Effect 2, Demon's Souls, and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood an 80.

Brotherhood was gold, bro.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Riderz1337 on May 27, 2014, 01:48 AM

I think it's silly that some people are freaking out over the first Metacritic counted review from Gameblog.fr. The same reviewer that gave Mass Effect 2, Demon's Souls, and Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood an 80.


Why are they freaking out? They think the score is too low or too high?
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 27, 2014, 01:48 AM

Why are they freaking out? They think the score is too low or too high?

Didn't you hear, 80 is a flop these days
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 27, 2014, 03:07 AM
Gamestop doing midnight launches?
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 03:09 AM

Gamestop doing midnight launches?


The one nearest to me is.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 27, 2014, 03:16 AM
missed so much hype! Memorial Weekend been super busy... just saw a thread on reddit claiming midnight EDT release on PSN in US anyone know if that is true?
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 27, 2014, 03:25 AM

The one nearest to me is.

Guess I'll assume mine is too.

@7H3
No clue
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 03:25 AM

missed so much hype! Memorial Weekend been super busy... just saw a thread on reddit claiming midnight EDT release on PSN in US anyone know if that is true?


Tis true. You may begin downloading one minute after midnight. That's what I heard anyways.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 27, 2014, 03:27 AM
I hope its midnight eastern... infamous was midnight pacific...
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 27, 2014, 03:28 AM
So does nobody know at what time the reviews will be up? I assume tomorrow morning
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 03:29 AM

I hope its midnight eastern... infamous was midnight pacific...


Pretty sure I read 12:01 EST
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 27, 2014, 03:30 AM
Gameblog fr is the first review listed on metacritic with a score of 80
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 03:32 AM

Gameblog fr is the first review listed on metacritic with a score of 80


From the same guys who gave Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Demon's Souls, and Mass Effect 2 an 80 as well! This can only mean good things, surely.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 27, 2014, 03:32 AM
I think Watch Dogs is Assassin's Creed all over again. It won't live up to the hype, but its sequels will be much improved. (and it will eventually become a yearly franchise. Sorry for spoiling the future)
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Mmm_fish_tacos on May 27, 2014, 03:33 AM
I cant get hyped for this game.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 03:41 AM
Heading out to pick it up!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 27, 2014, 03:42 AM

I think Watch Dogs is Assassin's Creed all over again. It won't live up to the hype, but its sequels will be much improved. (and it will eventually become a yearly franchise. Sorry for spoiling the future)

Personally I don't like AC games really at all... I prefer sly cooper for stealth and fun :-p
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: the-pi-guy on May 27, 2014, 03:42 AM

Heading out to pick it up!

Let us know how that goes!
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 27, 2014, 03:45 AM
I'm watching monuments man. I'll head out later.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: the-pi-guy on May 27, 2014, 03:47 AM

I'm watching monuments man. I'll head out later.

I'm going to bed.  I'll head out like 20 months from now when I get a PS4. 
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 27, 2014, 03:48 AM
I'm watching conan o'brian
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 04:05 AM
There are a lot more people here than there were for the Titanfall and Dark Souls II release.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 27, 2014, 04:06 AM
hmm well no midnight digital release so far... )o:
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: the-pi-guy on May 27, 2014, 04:06 AM

There are a lot more people here than there were for the Titanfall and Dark Souls II release.

Cool.  Not surprised by Dark Souls 2, but interesting about Titanfall. 
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Mmm_fish_tacos on May 27, 2014, 04:07 AM

There are a lot more people here than there were for the Titanfall and Dark Souls II release.


What version seems to be selling the most?
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 04:07 AM

Cool.  Not surprised by Dark Souls 2, but interesting about Titanfall. 



They were released the same day.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 04:08 AM

What version seems to be selling the most?


PS4 by quite a bit apparently.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Mmm_fish_tacos on May 27, 2014, 04:09 AM

PS4 by quite a bit apparently.


nice.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: 7H3 on May 27, 2014, 04:11 AM
I don't know why I bother to think I will get my digital release at a reasonable time ever... infamous wasn't even out by 1 am my time...
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 04:16 AM
I asked the manager. He said it wasn't even close. He only had four pre-orders for X1. He just went through 37 copies for PS4 and he said he has about that many that haven't been picked up yet.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Mmm_fish_tacos on May 27, 2014, 04:45 AM

I asked the manager. He said it wasn't even close. He only had four pre-orders for X1. He just went through 37 copies for PS4 and he said he has about that many that haven't been picked up yet.


NPD is going to be interesting, wonder if ps4 will see a boost
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 27, 2014, 05:03 AM
Probably. Mlb was the only bigish game last month right?
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 05:38 AM
Just played through the first hour of the game. Here's what I can say about it so far. First, the game looks just fine. It's not a jaw dropper but it's not the "last gen" looking game people were freaking out about. The framerate is smooth. If this game is running at 30fps then I can't tell. It seems like it's running higher.

This game plays like GTA. No mistake. This is most definitely a clone. The driving feels a little slippery by comparison but I think it feels a little more realistic. Whether that's good or bad is up to you. Hacking is obviously what sets the game apart and just by the opening gameplay you can tell that there are going to be a lot of involving hacking situations.

I haven't been involved in any combat yet but I did have to do a fair amount of sneaking. Though the cover system is nice it can also feel a little sticky which is something that annoys me. There is some crafting which honestly surprised me.

What I like most so far are the NPCs. A couple kissing each other, another couple fighting, people reacting to me and to each other in a fashion more realistic than GTA, and plenty of them around. The city doesn't feel nearly dead like Infamous: Second Son. You really get the sense that these people are living their lives. Not just walking around because the developer gods told them to be present as obstacles or fodder. They're not the pinnacle of AI but from what I've seen Ubisoft has done a good job making the world feel alive with people. Though I could have just been witnessing pure scripted actions for the opening scenes. I'll find out later.

Liking it so far. I'm just too tired to play a game that feels like it's going to be very involving.
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 27, 2014, 05:59 AM
how big was initial install?   was there a day 1 patch?
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Post by: 7H3 on May 27, 2014, 06:08 AM
so far for digital maybe about 30-45mins for d/l everything... haven't installed or updated yet and 45 mins would be pushing it for me right now as I have 1 min left and have been on the phone for a short amount of time while it d/l'd everything... will update with patch
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Post by: Raven on May 27, 2014, 06:10 AM
There was a patch but it was only about 90 megs. Install was ready very quickly. I was able to load up the game in no time.
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Post by: 7H3 on May 27, 2014, 06:11 AM
wow the patch downloaded for me and installed basically before I loaded up the game... digital download overall took less than 45 mins... maybe 34 mins with my connection speed
looks like game lets you start playing at about 20% installed as I was editing my controls (i play inverted y axis) I saw that it was at 24% in game
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Post by: Riderz1337 on May 27, 2014, 07:05 AM
IGN - 8.4/10

Video Review - http://ca.ign.com/articles/2014/05/27/watch-dogs-review
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Post by: the-pi-guy on May 27, 2014, 11:22 AM


They were released the same day.

Changes naught of what I said.  :)
It's impressive.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 27, 2014, 12:21 PM

Probably. Mlb was the only bigish game last month right?

MLB was May too
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 27, 2014, 12:24 PM
82. So close
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Post by: Legend on May 27, 2014, 01:39 PM

MLB was May too

Well then May will definitly be greater than April.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 27, 2014, 01:42 PM

Well then May will definitly be greater than April.

Yup, BenV said May was trending up and that MLB sold really well on PS4. And now Watch Dogs will give it another boost. I expect a 50% boost over April

Edit: Coincidentally, this is my 1000th post
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Post by: Legend on May 27, 2014, 01:44 PM

Yup, BenV said May was trending up and that MLB sold really well on PS4. And now Watch Dogs will give it another boost. I expect a 50% boost over April

Edit: Coincidentally, this is my 1000th post

Welcome to the dark side!
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 28, 2014, 01:32 AM
Watch Doges is going to have a massive first week if VGC pre-orders are close to being correct. Over 400k pre-orders on PS4 in the US alone, which should mean 1m+ FW WW for that single version. Probably sell around 2.5-3m all versions combined FW. Insane for a new IP.
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Post by: nnodley on May 28, 2014, 01:37 AM
The game is fudgy awesome!!  Definitely is no reason for the game to not be 1080p though.  Lackluster textures and models in a lot of places.  Water is good, but not the best.  Weather and wind is fantastic though.  Gameplay is amazing though. Really been doing a lot of side stuff more than the story.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 28, 2014, 01:38 AM

The game is fudgy awesome!!  Definitely is no reason for the game to not be 1080p though.  Lackluster textures and models in a lot of places.  Water is good, but not the best.  Weather and wind is fantastic though.  Gameplay is amazing though. Really been doing a lot of side stuff more than the story.

What about the story? Is it just filler for the gameplay or something decent?
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Post by: nnodley on May 28, 2014, 01:46 AM

What about the story? Is it just filler for the gameplay or something decent?

Story is good so far from what I've played.  Played literally 5 missions so far.  Though from what I have played it seems like it will be a pretty good story, but is nothing unique and original. 

The side missions are a blast though!  There are lots and even though a lot of them are the same they are varied just enough to keep you entertained.  IMO, at least.
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 28, 2014, 01:47 AM
parts of it are great... the cops are fudgy retarded.  im in the middle of no where, no roads near by, with my counter going down,  and a cop who in no way would ever have been able to see me drives striaght over grass and fences straight to me.   its stupidly impossible to loose a cop while in your car, and some missions wont let you switch vehicles

and the wanted meter goes up out of control for no reason,  i have a 2 level,  trying to ditch cops,  next thing i know im 4 stars with a chopper above me, and i havent really done anything.. 

werent we told we wouldnt here the same thing twice?   ive played less than an hour and im hearing the same lines from civilians.   atleast some of it is funny,   like when i beached a boat some dude asked if that was allowed..    they also tend to walk into your car rather than away from it
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Post by: nnodley on May 28, 2014, 01:50 AM

parts of it are great... the cops are fudgy retarded.  im in the middle of no where, no roads near by, with my counter going down,  and a cop who in no way would ever have been able to see me drives striaght over grass and fences straight to me.   its stupidly impossible to loose a cop while in your car, and some missions wont let you switch vehicles

I've never had a problem losing a cop while in a car.  GET BETTER BRO!! LULZ!! JK!! :-p  I'd argue that that cop was fudgy smart if he drove over grass and a fence  to find you. lol
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Post by: nnodley on May 28, 2014, 01:52 AM
Missed the edit, but I literally have not had any of your problems.  I have yet to hear the same thing twice and peds always jump away from my car.  That's really weird how yours is opposite from me.
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 28, 2014, 01:57 AM
some go the right way,  but some try to get hit, im like turning and they continue to walk towards the center of my bumper,  at really slow speeds lol 

and ive had someone yell "somebody go help that guy"  probably 20 times so far from crashing my car.  i laugh my dog off when it happens.  maybe its the same guy? lol

ive had lots of success escaping via boats.  the cops seem completely unable to follow you.   or maybe its my luck.  its worked every time lol
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Post by: nnodley on May 28, 2014, 02:00 AM

some go the right way,  but some try to get hit, im like turning and they continue to walk towards the center of my bumper,  at really slow speeds lol 

and ive had someone yell "somebody go help that guy"  probably 20 times so far from crashing my car.  i laugh my dog off when it happens.  maybe its the same guy? lol

ive had lots of success escaping via boats.  the cops seem completely unable to follow you.   or maybe its my luck.  its worked every time lol

I guess I'll listen more for the same things.  And you know I have not driven a boat yet! Should probably do that.
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 28, 2014, 02:05 AM

I guess I'll listen more for the same things.  And you know I have not driven a boat yet! Should probably do that.


the boat came in handy,  there was a chopper above shooting at me, so i swam under a bidge, but they knew i was there so it wouldnt remove my wanted level.  luckily there was a fishing boat.  for some reason when i left in the boat, they just couldnt piece together i was in it lol

im really loving it, just getting dam frustrated loosing cops while in a car lol i just end up getting more stars lol  and money  is so easy to get lol while i was having a smoke i just sat in my car by a busy sidewalk and made like 10 grand before i was done.
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Post by: nnodley on May 28, 2014, 02:14 AM

the boat came in handy,  there was a chopper above shooting at me, so i swam under a bidge, but they knew i was there so it wouldnt remove my wanted level.  luckily there was a fishing boat.  for some reason when i left in the boat, they just couldnt piece together i was in it lol

im really loving it, just getting dam frustrated loosing cops while in a car lol i just end up getting more stars lol  and money  is so easy to get lol while i was having a smoke i just sat in my car by a busy sidewalk and made like 10 grand before i was done.

I always find a blocker and turn and wait for the cop to follow and cause them to crash.  Works almost every time for me!  Yeah I like looking at the different info for each character.  Some are funny.
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 28, 2014, 02:33 AM
ugh..  the roaming yellow circles that litterally pop up were you wre when your in the middle of no where with no cameras,  hell ill be in the middle of a train tunnel with no cameras.  ive turned it to the easiest setting, and no matter what i do, ill avoid all the circles, than randomly 2 will pop up right where i am impossible to escape cause they move where i move.   maybe its the mission?   but my job is to loose them.  so im at a complete loss..   i play these games on hard and i cant do this on easy..    it doesnt give me anyhting else but escape the police, i do and the yellow circles come after me.  it doesnt tell me to do anything else and if i get out of my car i fail..
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 28, 2014, 02:38 AM
there i did it,  that was so dumb..     they need to nerf back on whatever it is, i guess drones?   
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 28, 2014, 02:42 AM

parts of it are great... the cops are fudgy retarded.  im in the middle of no where, no roads near by, with my counter going down,  and a cop who in no way would ever have been able to see me drives striaght over grass and fences straight to me.   its stupidly impossible to loose a cop while in your car, and some missions wont let you switch vehicles

and the wanted meter goes up out of control for no reason,  i have a 2 level,  trying to ditch cops,  next thing i know im 4 stars with a chopper above me, and i havent really done anything.. 

werent we told we wouldnt here the same thing twice?   ive played less than an hour and im hearing the same lines from civilians.   atleast some of it is funny,   like when i beached a boat some dude asked if that was allowed..    they also tend to walk into your car rather than away from it

I loved how GTAV did this. They finally perfected it
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 28, 2014, 02:57 AM
hahahahahaha im loving so much about this game,  just hate those drones..    and i still love the "somebody help that guy"   i still laugh every time
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Post by: ethomaz on May 28, 2014, 09:11 PM
Quote
In its first 24 hours of availability, Watch Dogs sold more copies than any previous title in Ubisoft's history!


http://blog.ubi.com/watch-dogs-record-breaking-sales-day-one/
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 28, 2014, 10:14 PM
just had my first guy try to hack me,   i soon found him and he started running.  I dont think he expected me to stand in the middle of the street with a sniper rifle, but i killed that mother fudge maker hahaha
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 28, 2014, 10:41 PM

just had my first guy try to hack me,   i soon found him and he started running.  I dont think he expected me to stand in the middle of the street with a sniper rifle, but i killed that mother fudge maker hahaha

Lol, you and sniper rifles
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Post by: Legend on May 28, 2014, 10:42 PM
About 15 hours in. Loving it.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 28, 2014, 10:44 PM

About 15 hours in. Loving it.

WOW, did you get a hired help to work on your game while you slack off??
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 28, 2014, 11:01 PM

Lol, you and sniper rifles


they are always usefull,   buying a sniper rifle was one of the first things i did in the game.   Tonight when i get on im gonna blow all my money and by the top of the line model haha
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Post by: Raven on May 28, 2014, 11:41 PM

they are always usefull,   buying a sniper rifle was one of the first things i did in the game.   Tonight when i get on im gonna blow all my money and by the top of the line model haha


How about you accept my challenges this time. baby...
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: Legend on May 28, 2014, 11:44 PM

WOW, did you get a hired help to work on your game while you slack off??

Things are busy rendering.
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Post by: the-pi-guy on May 28, 2014, 11:46 PM

Things are busy rendering.

Replace compiling with rendering.
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/compiling.png)
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 28, 2014, 11:49 PM

How about you accept my challenges this time. baby...


challenges?  when did you send them?  i havent been asked for any challanges for anything, i was just forced into the hacking one
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Post by: Legend on May 29, 2014, 12:25 AM

Replace compiling with rendering.
(http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/compiling.png)

Oh I wish.

Atm it takes about three minutes to compile and build the game to check modifications. Long enough to be annoying, but too short to do anything during.
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Post by: ethomaz on May 29, 2014, 12:56 AM
Atm it takes about three minutes to compile and build the game to check modifications. Long enough to be annoying, but too short to do anything during.

This is fast... our app needs ~1,5 hours per language to compile... some 4 hours to the three languages ;)

PS. There are incremental compile... so it takes seconds to compile only what you changed.
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Post by: Raven on May 29, 2014, 01:31 AM
http://vgrhq.com/critics-unfairly-chastise-watch-dogs-for-being-repetitive/

Something to think about and I honestly believe it's the latter question asked. Open-world games need to take the next step. Whatever that may be. Perhaps a more dynamic world or simply having a greater diversity of content. It seems like what worked before isn't cutting it now.
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Post by: the-pi-guy on May 29, 2014, 02:31 AM

Oh I wish.

Atm it takes about three minutes to compile and build the game to check modifications. Long enough to be annoying, but too short to do anything during.

If I were you, I'd pace around the room for 3 minutes.  It helps me think. 
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Post by: Mmm_fish_tacos on May 29, 2014, 04:06 AM

http://vgrhq.com/critics-unfairly-chastise-watch-dogs-for-being-repetitive/

Something to think about and I honestly believe it's the latter question asked. Open-world games need to take the next step. Whatever that may be. Perhaps a more dynamic world or simply having a greater diversity of content. It seems like what worked before isn't cutting it now.


I agree, open world games need to evolve, they need to feel more alive and better thought out.
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 29, 2014, 05:55 AM
ok ubisoft has really lost all kind of logic with some of these missions..    Criminal convoy, crash into a specific car enough for the guy to get out,   take him down,  and then kill everyone else?   why not just kill him? (instant fail) or.

im given a mission to go pick up someone who commited a crime,  and before i even get there for some reason the police are looking for me for some reason..  and when i get there instead of using my safe fast car that the cops havent seen yet,  aiden wants to take the Franz Ferdinands bullet ridden ride..   speed holes?
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Post by: 7H3 on May 29, 2014, 01:08 PM
lol speed holes... man missed so much since watch dogs has come out... stayed up late playing some story missions finally... Had only done 2 so far... there is a bunch of content that has kept me busy doing everything but main missions when I had the time to play.

Battlefield Hardline sounds very interesting, I dunno might be a decent shooter for the fall. Not sure if I'll want a shooter this fall though after getting destiny and with Dying Light coming out not that long afterwards.

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Post by: Xevross on May 29, 2014, 09:02 PM
Really enjoying this game so far! Also, http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/2014/videogames/ref=zg_bs_tab_t_bsar ! #1 of the year already.
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 29, 2014, 09:05 PM

Really enjoying this game so far! Also, http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/2014/videogames/ref=zg_bs_tab_t_bsar ! #1 of the year already.

Holy shitsnacks! Gotta check the US now

Edit: #21 but moving up
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Post by: the-pi-guy on May 29, 2014, 09:14 PM



Where have you been?
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Post by: Xevross on May 29, 2014, 10:54 PM

Where have you been?

Revising and playing guild wars :). I'll be on more often when my exams finish.
Title: Re: Watch Dogs Hype Thread!
Post by: DD_Bwest on May 30, 2014, 03:49 AM
(https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152169609661700&l=4676eab2fb)

if you do a burn out in water, you can lay rubber, apparently..  ;)  hmm pic didnt work, fudge facebook



this parking lot isnt connected to any roads...
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 30, 2014, 03:52 AM

(https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152169609661700&l=4676eab2fb)

if you do a burn out in water, you can lay rubber, apparently..  ;)  hmm pic didnt work, fudge facebook



this parking lot isnt connected to any roads...

Lol
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Post by: DD_Bwest on May 31, 2014, 10:26 PM
My review so far:

It gets better as you get used to some of the choices they make in the game.  The movement feels labored compared to the easy flow of assasins creed.   you get stuck on things and randomly cant climb onto some things yet easily climb over others.  The driving is pretty good despite what some people say, although it can sometimes feel like the city is cramped compared to the large open areas you can get in GTA V.  It has tons of content and things to do, which i like.  I have been able to spend hours doing side missions of all kinds and enjoy most of it.   Having to "take down"  some targets while everyone else is open to slaughter is a bit frustrating at times, but you can find ways to use the games poor AI to that advantage.  Although it can get annoying when the enemy kills your target and you fail.. lol  The hacking puzzles are very fun and i wish there was more of them.

I havent really touched the story yet, but i plan to soon.  So far it seems alright, but i found a continuity flaw when i unlocked a cTOS area and in the middle of it i got a call/message from that long hair goatee guy.   I havent met him in the story yet,  the message stopped after like a second but i was like WTF lol

So far i would give it about a 79 out of 100.   if it becomes a series it could have some potential as obisoft learns to polish this type of stuff
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Post by: Dr. Pezus on May 31, 2014, 10:30 PM

My review so far:

It gets better as you get used to some of the choices they make in the game.  The movement feels labored compared to the easy flow of assasins creed.   you get stuck on things and randomly cant climb onto some things yet easily climb over others.  The driving is pretty good despite what some people say, although it can sometimes feel like the city is cramped compared to the large open areas you can get in GTA V.  It has tons of content and things to do, which i like.  I have been able to spend hours doing side missions of all kinds and enjoy most of it.   Having to "take down"  some targets while everyone else is open to slaughter is a bit frustrating at times, but you can find ways to use the games poor AI to that advantage.  Although it can get annoying when the enemy kills your target and you fail.. lol  The hacking puzzles are very fun and i wish there was more of them.

I havent really touched the story yet, but i plan to soon.  So far it seems alright, but i found a continuity flaw when i unlocked a cTOS area and in the middle of it i got a call/message from that long hair goatee guy.   I havent met him in the story yet,  the message stopped after like a second but i was like WTF lol

So far i would give it about a 79 out of 100.   if it becomes a series it could have some potential as obisoft learns to polish this type of stuff

Like I said, this is AC all over again. I expect the franchise to improve a lot.
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Post by: nnodley on May 31, 2014, 11:48 PM
I actually love the running and driving.  The running is really fluid, imo but can still have some improvements.  The animations are freaking top notch though!!