It does all this, and looks great in the process.
The hacking mechanic here is blissfully simple, and you’re able to pick everything up in minutes.
Many people can also be the victim of a hack, which opens up various possibilities.
Theres a vast amount of to do, thats for sure.
This hacking isnt always present, though, at least not until you hack into the regions CtOS mainframe.
Once hacked, the region opens up.
Even the pipemania-style system hacking is good, and different enough to be interesting.
Admittedly, both elements contain plenty of familiar content.
Take the cover-based shooting and stealth.
The various mini games and distractions are also of a far better quality than those in Rockstars title.
These distractions come in many forms, including AR phone challenges, gambling, and the crazy digital trips.
The highlights for many, though, will no doubt be the digital trips.
As you proceed it’s possible for you to enhance the tank with better weapons and armour.
This also has its own skill tree and progression.
In fact, all of the content here is fun, and even the driving mechanics are unique.
There are elements of driving that are better thanGTA,though, with the most obvious being police chases.
Its a well implemented, multi-stage system, and all adds up to interesting pursuits.
Sadly, this stealth system is where one ofWatch Dogsfew problems rears its head.
Theres no need for this, especially as the game has such a good pursuit system.
Why remove this option in some missions, ones where it would actually benefit?
This sees players invade other peoples games to make it hack them and steal data.
This is handled very well, and can happen at any time.
Kill them, and the invasion fails.
Let them get away, and they win.
If you invade, the same rules apply to you.
Its a very interesting multiplayer mechanic, and one thats actually fun.
Rating:
5 out of 5
