Watch Dogs
Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft
Watch Dogs is Ubisoft Montreal's 2014 open-world action game. It is set in a version of Chicago controlled by ctOS, a central operating system that links everything from traffic lights to phones. You play as Aiden Pearce, a hacker and vigilante seeking revenge after a job gone wrong leads to the death of his niece.
Cafe guide
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The big idea is hacking.
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With a tap of a button, Aiden can change traffic lights to cause crashes, raise bridges, open gates, read people's profiles, disable phones and take over security cameras. It turns the city into a weapon. Combat mixes stealth, shooting and driving.
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Outside the main story, there are side missions, crimes to stop, and online modes where players can hack into other players' games.
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Why book it at a cafe
Watch Dogs is played alone, but it remains a good, lighter option for a cafe session.
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It is also often installed on cafe PCs because it runs well on older hardware.
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Setup
PC or PS4 (it also runs on PS5 through backwards compatibility).
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It is listed for PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Wii U too. Rated M.
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First-session advice
Use cameras to scout before entering a hostile area.
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Hack traffic lights to escape police chases. Use the profiler to find side crimes and money. Upgrade your skills to unlock new hacks. Stealth is often easier than fighting.
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Planning your time
The main story takes about 20 hours.
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A two-hour session will get you through the opening chapters.
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Best for
Fans of open-world games, players who like the hacking idea, and anyone who wants to start the Watch Dogs series from the beginning.
