Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
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- Release Date
Wii U
18th Nov 2014
21st Nov 2014
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- Official Site
- watchdogs.ubi.com
Reviews
Hack job
The Wii U has had a chequered history with third-party support, particularly from Ubisoft, and the belated arrival of Watch Dogs feels a little like a final hurrah — whether we'll see many more big-budget multiplatform mature titles on Nintendo's system is certainly a cause of doubt. This title is here, however, and a viable option for...
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Watch Dogs News
News Digital Foundry Gives Its Take on Watch Dogs for Wii U
"The Wii U offers by no means the best way to play Watch Dogs"
Just recently we uploaded a video comparing footage of Watch Dogs on Wii U with Xbox 360 and PS4, to provide an indication of how the Nintendo system's version stacks up. The results highlight a closer parity with the 360 iteration, as expected in light of the performance of previous...
Video How Does Watch Dogs Wii U Compare To The Xbox 360 And PS4 Versions?
The Wii U edition squares off against the best of past and last gen
After a six month delay the Wii U version of Watch Dogs finally launched last week. We've already shown you what the game looks like and how it uses the Wii U GamePad, but now we're going to illustrate how it stacks up against the other versions out there. We recorded footage of...
Video How Does Watch Dogs Use The Wii U GamePad?
Every dog has its day
When Ubisoft said that the Wii U version of open-world action title Watch Dogs was being delayed, it insisted that the additional time would be used to make sure the potential of the Wii U GamePad was fully realised. Fast forward a few months and the game is finally here — but
Nintendo Download 20th November (North America)
Smash Bros., Pokémon ORAS, Watch Dogs, GBA DK, Battleminer and much more
It's time for the Nintendo Download update, North American gamers, and this week's update brings massive releases on Wii U and 3DS. Beyond the big-name retail titles we have some new download-only titles, a host of other retail downloads both old and new, retro GBA DK and a...
Video Watch Us Merrily Cause Some Havoc In Watch Dogs On Wii U
Diamond Dogs
Yesterday, we posted footage from the Wii U version of Watch Dogs, essentially to prove that it actually, you know, exists. Today, we're back with another — rather more chaotic — helping of in-game footage which shows us driving (badly), hacking (badly), trying to run down pedestrians (badly) and trying to shoot someone (we didn't...
Video This Is What Watch Dogs Looks Like On Wii U
And you thought it would never happen
As much as we'd like to go over the sorry history of the Wii U version of Watch Dogs, we'll resist the urge. All that needs to be said is that the game finally launches on Nintendo's console this week — an event many believed would never happen — and we've captured some footage to prove that it actually...
Nintendo Download 20th November (Europe)
Watch Dogs + DLC, Sonic Boom x2, Natsume retro goodies and more
Another week begins, but at least those of us in Europe have the Nintendo Download news to cheer up our day. This week's line-up includes some major retail releases, new download-only options across the board (even DSiWare makes an appearance) and a range of DLC, HOME themes and more...
News Watch Dogs Companion App Updated For Compatibility With Wii U
The dog's been given a bone
Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs for Wii U is due out next month, and new details about the long-awaited release continue to surface. After a series of ongoing promises, an eventual confirmation that the game was in fact on its way to Nintendo’s latest home console, and follow-up news that the Wii U entry
News Wii U Version of Watch Dogs to Miss Out on DLC
Base game extras and items purchases reportedly off limit as well
After a series of ongoing release promises and the eventual confirmation that Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs was indeed on its way to Nintendo’s latest home console, new information has surfaced that the Wii U entry will not include any downloadable content. The announcement w
News Watch Dogs Wii U Release Dates Confirmed
Hopefully it won't be a ruff port
After Ubisoft Mexico let the dog(?) out of the bag, the publisher has now officially confirmed release dates for Watch Dogs on Wii U — it hits North America on 18th November and Europe on 21st November. The development studio responsible for the port is Ubisoft Montreal, which also brought us the Wii U versions...
About The Game
Set in Chicago, where a central network of computers connects everyone and everything, Watch Dogs explores the impact of technology within our society. By using the city as your weapon, you'll embark on a personal mission to inflict your own brand of justice.
Chicago's overarching network is known as the Central Operating System (ctOS). 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 have access omnipresent security cameras, be able to download personal information to locate a target, control traffic lights and public transportation to stop the enemy and more.
Comments 14
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The screen shots and video are of the PS4 version. Anyway regardless I am getting the game on Wii U.
Looks kinda cool, but also kind of a technology-inspired varient of GTA. On that thought, I'm now not too interested, though I will still be paying attention.
I'm going to try to preorder it.
If the Wii U version wont be just a port Watch_Dogs is the kind of game that gives the tablet pad a world of opportunities! Can't wait
I really hope that the developers see the potential in optimizing the game for the Wii U. Just think of all the wonderful things they could do with the gamepad in a title like this.
but it does not come for the wii u anymore? at least i cannot see it on uplay.. only PS4 PS3 and such.
@Capt_N lol it does like like GTA but technology inspired version!
@withoutdk nope it's still coming out on the wii u
Tomorrow it's on shelves in the USA, mine I have to wait for shipping. I wanted a physical copy as I have a feeling that the physical copies will be rather limited.
Make that today... It just hit midnight on the pacific coast.
@thomasBW84 are we getting a review of this any time soon?
I am absolutely loving this game on Wii U. The map is useful for clearing out the collectibles and it supports tapping to set waypoints and fast travel points. And the framerate feels better to me than Black Flag on Wii U did. I'm glad I kept my preorder for this. Really cool game, Ubi!
While I do agree with the score this game got, in terms of overall quality it does come across as merely above average, I did happen to have a ton of fun playing it.
It turns out that I did receive this game for Christmas, and have just recently completed it. There were some flaws to it, but I found it mostly enjoyable with some awesome side missions/side investigations and found the hacking to be simple but fun. There is always an immense joy to be had upon taking out several foes before even entering the area.
Bought this game when it first was released back in 2014 and still I play it today just to 100%. It is a shame the second game will not be coming out on the WiiU
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