Watch Dogs: Legion (for PC) Review
Like the two installments before it, Watch Dogs: Legion focuses on hackers attempting to take down ctOS, a security system that invades people's lives. Though this series entry doesn’t stray far from the Watch Dogs formula, it breaks from the past by letting you play as multiple characters found in the open world. This design choice prevents you from bonding with the protagonist, but it serves the greater narrative of people uniting to stop an oppressive power. Combine that with the series’ trademark hacking mechanic, and you have the strongest Watch Dogs title yet. Unfortunately, the PC game suffers inconsistent frame rates.
Big Brother Watches Watch Dogs: Legion’s London is a police state in all but name. Though citizens go about their normal lives, the city’s cameras, drones, and countless other surveillance systems connected to the ctOS network watch their every move. DedSec, a hacker group, fights to undermine the ctOS' proliferation. However, DedSec's efforts become incre...
Watch Dogs: Legion delivers an immersive open world where nearly any character that you encounter can become a high-tech freedom fighter. Legion's unique hacking mechanics and mission variety make it an excellent series entry.
Numerous playable characters that boast different skill sets; Enjoyable hacking mechanics; Beautiful, detailed open world
Inconsistent frame rates; Story lacks a personal touch