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14 minutes of open world Watch Dogs gameplay [hacking, combat, driving]
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jaundicejuice
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Watch_Dogs has gone from being something that looked really interesting in the initial reveal vertical slice demo to looking like a sort of amalgamation of design aspects and mechanics from a number of Ubisoft games. I'm seeing Assassin's Creed, Far Cry 3 and Splinter Cell: Blacklist specifically.
I have this game pre-ordered but I'm extremely worried about the draw distance. Has anyone seen a more recent build that was definitely played on a PS4 (devkit)? Was it any better than this? Man... the draw distance during the driving session looked like a complete dealbreaker...
This is just a thought I had.
What if The Division goes through the same process as Watch_Dogs have done?
Both are published by Ubisoft
Both were announced with a very staged (but awesome looking) probably more than 2years before release
Both are open world
:/ I want game companies to stop showing their game too early in development.
What if The Division goes through the same process as Watch_Dogs have done?
Both are published by Ubisoft
Both were announced with a very staged (but awesome looking) probably more than 2years before release
Both are open world
:/ I want game companies to stop showing their game too early in development.
I have no idea why people are complaining about this game, graphics are great, gameplay is fluid and seems fun. it also has a new idea of hacking and controlling the whole city.
I just don't understand some complains, do you want it to be GTA rip off? Do you want it to be linear? Do you want it to be what exactly?
Try the game upon release or even after a price drop then judge it. I notice this habit of shitting on all upcoming games for no basis at all, some people want to change the design, some people want games to imitate each other, others start complaining just to complain.
if you don't like the game don't buy it, I've seen nothing game breaking in Watch Dogs that deserve this backlash at all. I understand Ryse MP complains and yet some people complained about SP for no reason. DC suffered the same for no reason at all. Forza, KI, Knack and Killzone all got their fair share of complains for no reason.
I understand if you voice you opinion based on a fundamental flaw in the game, I also understand trying to correct some bugs here and there, I understand asking for the addition of some features - if possible- . what I hate is asking the designers to change their game design and vision just to suit your personal needs, I hate also compalining about why not doing this instead of that...bla...bla.
You need to realize that game development involve 2+ years of hard work, it's not just like ordering a pizza online, you need to respect those people who try their best for you to enjoy this game and yet, this thread and 100 other threads are shitting on those upcoming games for no apparent reason at all.
TRY THE GAME THEN JUDGE or HATE or WHATEVER.
OT: I can't wait to play this on my Playstation 4.
I just don't understand some complains, do you want it to be GTA rip off? Do you want it to be linear? Do you want it to be what exactly?
Try the game upon release or even after a price drop then judge it. I notice this habit of shitting on all upcoming games for no basis at all, some people want to change the design, some people want games to imitate each other, others start complaining just to complain.
if you don't like the game don't buy it, I've seen nothing game breaking in Watch Dogs that deserve this backlash at all. I understand Ryse MP complains and yet some people complained about SP for no reason. DC suffered the same for no reason at all. Forza, KI, Knack and Killzone all got their fair share of complains for no reason.
I understand if you voice you opinion based on a fundamental flaw in the game, I also understand trying to correct some bugs here and there, I understand asking for the addition of some features - if possible- . what I hate is asking the designers to change their game design and vision just to suit your personal needs, I hate also compalining about why not doing this instead of that...bla...bla.
You need to realize that game development involve 2+ years of hard work, it's not just like ordering a pizza online, you need to respect those people who try their best for you to enjoy this game and yet, this thread and 100 other threads are shitting on those upcoming games for no apparent reason at all.
TRY THE GAME THEN JUDGE or HATE or WHATEVER.
OT: I can't wait to play this on my Playstation 4.
PumpkinPie
Banned
I agree. Plus gameplay looks like the standard Ubisoft fare, just AC with computers really.
Lucent
Member
Agreed. It just makes things worse when you over promise and under deliver. I don't wanna see the guy having amazing animations and taking the time to close the door to the police car only for the doors to never be open because they couldn't really do that or they do but it's janky. Bringing up The Division, I really want that to be good. Looked so beautiful and possibly fun.
This game I'm still unsure of. I need to see more. Like others have said, it looks a lot like AC in modern times. I think it all comes down to how many things you can hack and how fun it is to do so.
FlyStarJay
Member
excellent video, excellent game. Good thing i pre ordered. I like the police scanning system so far.
I like the hacking system, but i am worried i will fail at it lol
I like the hacking system, but i am worried i will fail at it lol
SlickShoesRUCrazy
Member
def looks better when you dl is from gamersyde....
dem jaggies though!!!!
dem jaggies though!!!!
Sparrowhawk
Member
The gameplay trailer looks good and all, but I'm still worried. I feel like so much of it was scripted like in that old Bioshock Infinite "gameplay" trailer.
not_so_special
Banned
man..this thread show how some gaffers are so elitist,so exquisite about graphics that i wished they work on the gaming industry making engines or assets to enjoy their work,must be incredible to be that exigent
SenjutsuSage
Banned
I'm still excited about this game, but they aren't showing off their game in the best light, but I guess it's good that they're keeping some of the surprises hidden away.
They probably are showing it in the best possible light.
BTW am I the only annoyed by the narrator constantly using buzzwords and catchphrases?
And when Crytek comes up with their usual graphics showcase and figures, most of them get butthurt and say " No substance only graphics". Similar is the case when PC Games graphics comparison thread comes up. Seriously people need to stick with one thing instead of whining like shit.
nowheretorun
Member
I would cry :-( because The Division looks absolutely great but after what appears to have happened with Watch Dogs, it is now off my 'radar of hype', until near release with a 'prove to me first' attitude in my mind.
When it comes to games from Ubisoft, I really question the quality and there is something that I can't quite put my finger on.....
Assuming I can ignore my bias, it's like their games look good but are boring to play. Fetch quest this, fetch quest that. Been there/Done that. Only going to make games as long as they can make a Franchise out of them etc...
I'm not saying that they don't have their own unique ideas and some of their developers obviously have technical talent but their games feel like a 'jack of all trades but master of none'. Far Cry 3 put the nail in the coffin for me and typified exactly the 'thing I can't quite put my finger on'.
Having said all this, I thought Rayman Origins was decent but I shall not even be looking at Watch Dogs now - there will be many many other games that don't look generic, predictable, been there/done that, albeit with a new twist. Now before somebody says to me 'That's how all games are', I can only say 'I can't quite put my finger on it'.
GoncaloCCastro
Member
I wonder if you can ghost the game and never kill anyone. Does anyone know if there are non lethal guns like tasers or tranquilizer pistols?
This. I love open world games, but at this point I feel they pretty much found their standard model to conform to.
Messofanego
Banned
If that's an option, I might get back to being interested in this game as I love ghosting or going non-lethal in any game that makes it possible.
Always-honest
Banned
No, Joeki11a said this is the PS3 version. That is the version that is allready finished.
He is 100% certain.
lollll
The_Intruder
Member
I guess it's pc with ps4 spec...
Atraveller
Banned
All that dehyping in this thread, now I'm not sure whether to get this on launch or not.
Always-honest
Banned
that seems like the most logical guess imo.
I've read a few pages in this thread I still don't understand what people are complaining about when comparing it to the first trailer from E3 many moons ago.
It looks like the same game to me? You can hack things, profile people, dynamic-ish chase scenes and it looks fantastic. All of that was in the first E3 demo so I can't see what has changed?
Some peeps are saying that it looks like a mix of tech from Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell and other Ubisoft products but how did the first demo not show that? I just don't understand what people expect from games these days and how opinions can change so drastically on a product that has been pretty much the same every time it has been shown.
I can understand some people feeling a little less hyped due to see the competition out there and such but to be from *ZOMG DAY ONE* *IN TO MY VIENSSSSS* to *BLAND 1/10* *$5 second hand deal plox*. I suppose all this is just hyperbole but it makes me disappointing to see such drastic opinions and no middle ground at all as it must be terribly hard for developers to decipher the comments to see what people actually don't like about the game.
I think Watchdogs still looks great and has enough variety in gameplay to differentiated itself from a other open world games. I have a very similar opinion than I did when it was first shown off the only difference for me is manage my budget so this might not be a day one title for me and the competition about. We have GTA in a few weeks abut I'm sure I'll be semi burnt out on that mid November time but then November is new console time which brings with it a game from most genres making it hard decide what to go for
It looks like the same game to me? You can hack things, profile people, dynamic-ish chase scenes and it looks fantastic. All of that was in the first E3 demo so I can't see what has changed?
Some peeps are saying that it looks like a mix of tech from Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell and other Ubisoft products but how did the first demo not show that? I just don't understand what people expect from games these days and how opinions can change so drastically on a product that has been pretty much the same every time it has been shown.
I can understand some people feeling a little less hyped due to see the competition out there and such but to be from *ZOMG DAY ONE* *IN TO MY VIENSSSSS* to *BLAND 1/10* *$5 second hand deal plox*. I suppose all this is just hyperbole but it makes me disappointing to see such drastic opinions and no middle ground at all as it must be terribly hard for developers to decipher the comments to see what people actually don't like about the game.
I think Watchdogs still looks great and has enough variety in gameplay to differentiated itself from a other open world games. I have a very similar opinion than I did when it was first shown off the only difference for me is manage my budget so this might not be a day one title for me and the competition about. We have GTA in a few weeks abut I'm sure I'll be semi burnt out on that mid November time but then November is new console time which brings with it a game from most genres making it hard decide what to go for
I've read a few pages in this thread I still don't understand what people are complaining about when comparing it to the first trailer from E3 many moons ago.
It looks like the same game to me? You can hack things, profile people, dynamic-ish chase scenes and it looks fantastic. All of that was in the first E3 demo so I can't see what has changed?
Some peeps are saying that it looks like a mix of tech from Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell and other Ubisoft products but how did the first demo not show that? I just don't understand what people expect from games these days and how opinions can change so drastically on a product that has been pretty much the same every time it has been shown.
I can understand some people feeling a little less hyped due to see the competition out there and such but to be from *ZOMG DAY ONE* *IN TO MY VIENSSSSS* to *BLAND 1/10* *$5 second hand deal plox*. I suppose all this is just hyperbole but it makes me disappointing to see such drastic opinions and no middle ground at all as it must be terribly hard for developers to decipher the comments to see what people actually don't like about the game.
I think Watchdogs still looks great and has enough variety in gameplay to differentiated itself from a other open world games. I have a very similar opinion than I did when it was first shown off the only difference for me is manage my budget so this might not be a day one title for me and the competition about. We have GTA in a few weeks abut I'm sure I'll be semi burnt out on that mid November time but then November is new console time which brings with it a game from most genres making it hard decide what to go for
I agree mate, footage look the same to me except this time is daylight and no rain.
that's a pretty big deal
PopcornMegaphone
Banned
The jacket looks so horrible. It's really tilting.
Vinterbird
Member
The game was announced last year.
dragonelite
Member
Its the ubisoft graphics trap we(oke i) always fall for it when they announce a new ip
Atraveller
Banned
They should stop showing unfinished prototypes in such an early stage. Now I fear for the Division.Its the ubisoft graphics trap we(oke i) always fall for it when they announce a new ip
that current gen/next gen shoehorn!
Vinterbird
Member
I wouldn't call it showing of a prototype 18 months from release, as was the case with Watch_Dogs, and probably also The Division.
Chû Totoro
Member
Graphics are less good than in previous demos or videos we've seen but the main concern I have is that it seems really repetitive and the whole thing lacks of life. It's just bland... I was looking for this game so I'm still hoping but for now I'm a sad panda
AC IV may do the same thing for me... so I'm not going to buy a lot of games this fall I guess. I don't buy EA games, now that I have Rayman there's no good Ubi games left. This left GTA V, Pupeteer, Tearaway and mostly Nintendo games.
Back at E3, end of the year looked so crowded and full of very good games. Now there's like 10 I may buy from now to the end of the year (knowing I have 4 systems it's not a lot imo). I'll have more money left for the PS4 / Xbox One next year
AC IV may do the same thing for me... so I'm not going to buy a lot of games this fall I guess. I don't buy EA games, now that I have Rayman there's no good Ubi games left. This left GTA V, Pupeteer, Tearaway and mostly Nintendo games.
Back at E3, end of the year looked so crowded and full of very good games. Now there's like 10 I may buy from now to the end of the year (knowing I have 4 systems it's not a lot imo). I'll have more money left for the PS4 / Xbox One next year
Atraveller
Banned
Quite many things can change during that 18 months, when it was first shown, there were no eagle tower/radio tower/ctos server mechanics, no laughable reputation system, no pseudo-stealth. To be frank, I rather them not add these silly designs.
Chû Totoro;80098469 said:Graphics are less good than in previous demos or videos we've seen but the main concern I have is that it seems really repetitive and the whole thing lacks of life. It's just bland... I was looking for this game so I'm still hoping but for now I'm a sad panda
AC IV may do the same thing for me... so I'm not going to buy a lot of games this fall I guess. I don't buy EA games, now that I have Rayman there's no good Ubi games left. This left GTA V, Pupeteer, Tearaway and mostly Nintendo games.
Back at E3, end of the year looked so crowded and full of very good games. Now there's like 10 I may buy from now to the end of the year (knowing I have 4 systems it's not a lot imo). I'll have more money left for the PS4 / Xbox One next year
I think this then i think about how much fun I have just had with splinter cell blacklist. This game looks like it marry's all the best parts of other ubisoft games. I think black flag looks awesome, but after the ubisoft deal with nvidia, I'm getting everything on pc
Vinterbird
Member
A lot can change, totally agree. But not showing all of those mechanics in the reveal last year didn't mean that they weren't in there. They simply (and smartly) decided to just show the conceptual idea of the game, and what the player should feel when playing it.
And it worked out brilliantly for them. But I have no doubt that everything we see now was planned, coded and in some degree deployed last year.
Windom Earle
Member
Watch Dogs is not even in the same league as GTA 5. At least based on what we have seen from both games so far.
Chance Hale
Member
To be fair they haven't really detailed the reputation system and there isn't really a similar system in AC or Far Cry in terms of decisions that apparently affect the generation reactions people will have towards you. It'll probably amount to little but I'm a hopeful person I suppose.
Still think this could turn out well despite some of the point bar trapping, if nothing else I expect the graphics to improve given every part of this video is months old but it's just been combined into one part. Plus even the gamesryde video looks really poor in terms of resolution so I'm thinking they gave a poor video out or something of that nature.
In any case, it's coming soon and I'm sure somewhere along the way people will get to preview the game and more will be shown off so we shouldn't have to wait long to have more information to judge the game on.
And I love drive-by postings like the one calling GTA bland and uninspired. If only all open world games(hell, all games) worked as hard as Rockstar in creating mechanically complex worlds with some of the most involved interaction out there.
Still think this could turn out well despite some of the point bar trapping, if nothing else I expect the graphics to improve given every part of this video is months old but it's just been combined into one part. Plus even the gamesryde video looks really poor in terms of resolution so I'm thinking they gave a poor video out or something of that nature.
In any case, it's coming soon and I'm sure somewhere along the way people will get to preview the game and more will be shown off so we shouldn't have to wait long to have more information to judge the game on.
And I love drive-by postings like the one calling GTA bland and uninspired. If only all open world games(hell, all games) worked as hard as Rockstar in creating mechanically complex worlds with some of the most involved interaction out there.
GTA is slightly less bland and uninteresting?