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Watch Dogs Legion introduces an ambitious concept where players recruit various NPCs to join DedSec in a futuristic, multicultural London. Instead of a single protagonist, players control these recruits to challenge powerful organizations like Albion and uncover the mystery behind the terrorist known as Zero Day.
The game features flexible mechanics, allowing players to utilize diverse NPC skillsets, such as drone masters or combat specialists, to approach missions through stealth, hacking, or direct confrontation. The spider-drone, an advanced iteration from previous titles, enables players to complete most objectives without entering restricted areas, though some missions still require manual infiltration.
The reviewer praises the immersive, detailed recreation of London but notes significant flaws. The mission structure feels repetitive, and the lack of individual backstories for NPCs makes them feel like mere tools rather than central characters. Furthermore, the reviewer criticizes the main antagonist, Zero Day, as having shallow motivations, contrasting sharply with more compelling side villains like Nigel Cass. Technical performance on PC is also reported as inconsistent, with frame rates dropping to 40-50fps on an RTX 2070 and i7 8700 setup at 1080p.
Despite these issues, the game succeeds in its innovative recruitment system and atmospheric world-building. It is recommended for fans of open-world political narratives, though those uninterested in the genre may want to avoid it.
