Ubisoft's hacking-focused Watch Dogs franchise is expanding to mobile devices! However, it's not a traditional mobile game. Instead, Watch Dogs: Truth, an interactive audio adventure, has launched on Audible.
The Watch Dogs series, a staple of Ubisoft's offerings, continues to grow. This mobile debut, though unexpected, isn't a full-fledged game but a choose-your-own-adventure style audio experience. Players guide Dedsec through a new threat in a near-future London setting, aided by the AI, Bagley, who offers guidance after each episode.
This format, harkening back to the early days of interactive fiction (dating back to the 1930s!), places players in control of Dedsec's actions, shaping the narrative with their choices.
The surprising aspect is the Watch Dogs franchise's relatively late arrival on mobile, especially considering its age, roughly similar to that of Clash of Clans. While the audio adventure format might seem unusual, its potential is intriguing, especially for a major franchise. The limited marketing for Watch Dogs: Truth is noteworthy, hinting at a somewhat unconventional approach. Its success will depend on player reception. We eagerly await feedback to see how well this innovative entry performs.