Decent, but not great. Watch Dogs is certainly worth playing, but it's not even close to living up to what's been shown off since it was announced.

Although reluctant to make comparisons with the Grand Theft Auto series, the fact that Watch Dogs doesn't quite match the same free roaming open-world standard quickly becomes an obvious elephant in the room.

When it debuted, Watch Dogs surprised with its promise of great visuals, the intriguing ability to hack into personal data and city infrastructure, and a mysterious take on multiplayer.

PC, Xbox One, PS4, X360, PS3 Take any open-city game of the last five years that has driving, cover shooting, a central storyline and abundant side missions. Stir in the ability to control the traffic lights, trains and bridges, raise and lower electronic bollards and tyre-spikes, blow up electrical...

For two years, there's been no escaping Watch Dogs . Ever since it made it's surprising debut at E3, the game has been one of the most hyped and debated titles in recent memory. After delays, hype and its fair share of controversy, does Watch Dogs live up to all of it?

My rig, running an OC 4770K and a 4GB GTX 770 is maxing around 40 FPS while looking at the ground, during normal activity like walking and running I average 30 FPS, but this is all on "Ultra" and max anti-aliasing.

But who watches the watchdogs? For an uncanny meta-description, Watch Dogs should have been called Ubisoft: The Game . Bits and pieces of the lead publisher's other high-profile franchises​- Far Cry , Assassin's Creed , Driver San Francisco , Splinter Cell -can be found inserted throughout the...

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It wouldn't be unfair to call Watch Dogs one of Ubisoft's most hyped games ever. And though it's an enjoyable, solid gaming experience, it doesn't quite live up to those expectations, with all of its best ideas and potential lost beneath the weight of its own ambition and a series of conflicting...

Watch Dogs is arguably the biggest multi-platform since the release of new-gen consoles, and with that comes the burden of raised expectations. Does it have a hope of living up to two years of hype? James, ever watchful, has the verdict.

Hacking is a great gameplay addition; Multiplayer modes keep the city buzzing; A surprisingly strong story with nuanced characters and engrossing themes

The city is a bit empty; Some flat spots gameplay-wise