Watch Dogs: Truth lets you play the Ubisoft series on mobile (sort of)

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  • Watch Dogs, Ubisoft’s hacker-centric series of third-person shooters, is coming to mobile!
  • Well, sort of, a new interactive audio adventure has just debuted on Audible
  • You’ll decide how the story progresses by making decisions to guide Dedsec’s next move

As a seasoned gamer with memories spanning decades, I must admit that I was taken aback when I heard about Watch Dogs, a franchise as old as Clash of Clans (yes, you read that right), venturing into mobile gaming. But then again, who would’ve thought that the first choose-your-own-adventure books were published in the 30s? It just goes to show that even the most unexpected things can happen in this digital age!

Love it or loathe it, Watch Dogs, Ubisoft’s series of hacker-centric third-person shooters is a franchise that’s still a cornerstone of their catalogue. And the French gaming giant doesn’t seem set to shrink that focus anytime soon, especially not as the series makes its first foray onto mobile!

It’s surprising to hear that Watch Dogs can be played on mobile devices! However, let me clarify that what you’re referring to isn’t a traditional mobile version of the game like the mainline releases. Instead, it is an innovative form of interactive entertainment – an audio adventure. You can immerse yourself in this story by making choices as it unfolds, and you can start experiencing it right now on Audible.

Indeed, it follows a format that dates back to around when the first “choose-your-own-adventure” book was released (apparently, it was in the 30s). In this narrative, hacktivist group Dedsec finds themselves at odds with authorities yet again as they confront a fresh, dangerous challenge in futuristic London. The self-aware AI, Bagley, serves as your guide, offering advice on decisions to make after each episode.


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Here’s something to make you feel, if not old then somewhat surprised, Clash of Clans is roughly the same age as the Watch Dogs franchise (I know!). And yet it’s still odd to see the series only now poking its way onto mobile with this strange new release. At the same time, I’m no sceptic towards the concept of audio adventures (my advocacy for Steve Jackson’s F.I.S.T. notwithstanding); so I’m excited to see the idea given a bit more legwork with a major franchise like this.

As a devoted fan, I must admit that the unique quirks of Watch Dogs are undeniable, especially its seemingly disjointed gameplay style. Moreover, it seems that this title didn’t receive as much marketing attention as some others. With bated breath, we fans will watch the unfolding of Watch Dogs: Legion closely, eager to see how it strikes a chord with those who decide to give it a try!

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2024-11-28 17:48