10 Video Game Franchises With Only ONE Good Game
9. Watch Dogs
The E3 2012 trailer of Watch Dogs set a high bar, showcasing next-gen lighting and textures.
Sadly, Ubisoft's hacktivism-centric title failed to live up to expectations, due to its derivative gameplay, technical issues, and of course, its downgraded graphics, which looked nothing like how the promotions suggested. Watch Dogs' false advertising was so infamous, it could've tarnished its name beyond repair.
Luckily, Watch Dogs 2 was closer to what players were expecting from the original. The hacking mechanics came in more variety, including remotely controlling vehicles, interacting with drones, and manipulating traffic lights.
Although the first one was combat-heavy, Watch Dogs 2 allowed players to decide whether to go in guns blazing or rely on stealth. There was a lot of replayability, since players are incentivised to try the same missions a number of ways.
Sure, it had a rough start, but it seemed like Watch Dogs was in business, especially after the sequel sold 10 million units.
Too bad Watch Dogs: Legion failed to impress. To be fair, this entry had creative ideas, especially the recruitment mechanic that allows you to draft NPCs. But this concept was mishandled and the gameplay was rife with bugs, mediocre combat, and repetitive missions.
Though Watch Dogs was once promising, it looks like a one-trick pony in hindsight.