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Watch Dogs Legion – reviews and rating

Watch Dogs Legion has an average rating of 78% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3/5). The game was released on October 29, 2020 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X. Players on RAWG rate the game 65%.

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What critics praise
„Whether you're controlling a trained super spy or a gassy grandmother, Watch Dogs: Legion is a ton of fun.“
What critics criticize
„Watch Dogs: Legion aims to be a truly ambitious entry in the series with its Legion system, but to paraphrase Ian Malcolm, the developers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if…“

Game info

Release date
Oct 29, 2020
Platforms
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SPS4Xbox OneStadia
Genres
ShooterAdventureAction
Developer
Ubisoft Toronto
Publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Reviews count
3

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FAQ

What is the rating of Watch Dogs Legion?

Watch Dogs Legion has an average rating of 78% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3/5).

When was Watch Dogs Legion released?

Watch Dogs Legion was released on October 29, 2020.

What platforms is Watch Dogs Legion available on?

Watch Dogs Legion is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series S/X.

Is Watch Dogs Legion worth playing?

Mostly yes. Watch Dogs Legion has an average rating of 78% – it is a good game, but with some flaws.

What games are similar to Watch Dogs Legion?

Games similar to Watch Dogs Legion are for example Far Cry 6, Riders Republic, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Life is Strange: True Colors and Destiny 2: Lightfall.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings
30 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 12,7
Best rating
9/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #303 of 544 games released in 2020 better than 44 % of games
  • #57 of 101 games released in 2020 on PC better than 44 % of games
  • #8 of 10 games released in 2020 on PS5 better than 22 % of games
  • #11 of 12 games released in 2020 on Xbox Series X|S better than 9 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language3 reviews 78%
  • Foreign critics18 reviews 70%
  • Players (RAWG)32 votes 65%

Local critics rate the game higher by 7 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 41 %
  • Recommended 13 %
  • Meh 13 %
  • Skip 34 %

32 votes · RAWG

Reviews

8,3/10
Game Informer Jul 16, 2021
The Bloodline DLC delivers this by bringing back the original hacker himself: Aiden Pearce. And he brings nearly everything I wanted from the base Legion experience along for the ride. 
3/5
HardcoreGamer Nov 1, 2020
Watch Dogs: Legion aims to be a truly ambitious entry in the series with its Legion system, but to paraphrase Ian Malcolm, the developers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should. Whatever unique perks the system provides are undermined by how it results in tedious and repetitive missions, flat characters with no real personalities, and weak story...

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