“I had mixed feelings about this game”: Ubisoft’s History of Mixed Reception Rears its Head Again and Shows it’s More than a Slump

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"I had mixed feelings about this game": Ubisoft's History of Mixed Reception Rears its Head Again and Shows it's More than a Slump

SUMMARY

  • Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs Legion which got mixed reviews is starting to get traction again.
  • Players have said that despite some issues, the game was fun to play and they enjoyed it.
  • Watch Dogs Legion is third entry in the Watch Dogs series and was released in 2020 to mixed reviews.
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Ubisoft is one of the most well-known publishers and has delivered some of the most popular and iconic games in franchises such as Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry. While several games from Ubisoft have been successful, the developer also has a history of getting mixed reception.

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Despite the players dismissing the games initially, some of the titles have also revived after a while. One such Ubisoft game is once again being noticed by players who are enjoying it after a while, and it reveals that the game is not as bad as it was made at the time of its launch.

Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs Legion Is Getting Noticed Again

Players are finding Ubisoft's Watch Dogs Legion enjoyable.
Players are finding Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs Legion enjoyable.

A player took to Reddit and said that they have just started playing Watch Dogs Legion and have found the game “so far so good.” The player also asked what other players thought about the game, which opened a Pandora’s Box of opinions. Most of the players said that they found the game average and also revealed what they liked in the game and what they didn’t.

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Watch Dogs: Legion is the third installment in Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs franchise and is a sequel to Watch Dogs 2. One player said that they found the first game great, Watch Dogs 2 was good, and Legion was something that made the series accessible to many.

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Another player said that they had “mixed feelings” about the game. They further added, “having my homeless saxophone player busk outside making money. While my spider drone was taking over a police station, [it] was pretty cool.”

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Several other players also piled in with their thoughts, saying that they mostly liked the game and adding that team building was enjoyable and choosing to play based on skills was good. One person said that it is a game that has been made to look bad by many who don’t find it fun.

Fans Say Despite Its Problems, the Game Was Fun to Play

The game was released four years back and received mixed reviews.
The game was released four years back and received mixed reviews.

Players said that they found the gameplay very fun, and one of the most engaging parts of the game was the hacker groups that one fights against. The construction drones and hacking without getting caught is also very exciting to do in the game. Players have also said that the concept of the game, playing as anyone, was a fresh take, and they thoroughly enjoyed it.

A few problems that some players found with the game were the absence of a protagonist and the idea being poorly executed. One player added, “I understand why the game gets a lot of hate, but it’s still fun enough to enjoy despite its flaws.” Another fan said that it’s become the norm for Ubisoft games to be criticized and dismissed at release, but “then people play them and have a good time.”

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They further added that “Ubisoft games are just junk food for games. Not amazing, but enjoyable.” One player said they were surprised by how much they liked the game. Many fans added that they had fun with the game, and they randomly go to play it at times just to enjoy the futuristic London.

What are your thoughts about Watch Dogs Legion? Have you played the game? Let us know in the comments.

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Written by Rohit Tiwari

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Rohit Tiwari is a Gaming Journalist and Editor at FandomWire. With a Master's degree in Mass Communication, Rohit combines academic insight with a passion for the games and the stories they tell. He is an ardent supporter of Real Madrid and when he's not busy playing games, you'll find him reading or idolizing the GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo.