Ubisoft's hacking-focused Watch Dogs series is finally branching out to mobile devices! However, this isn't the console-style game you might expect. Instead, Watch Dogs: Truth is an interactive audio adventure, now available on Audible.
The Watch Dogs franchise, a mainstay in Ubisoft's portfolio, is expanding its reach in an unexpected way. Forget a full mobile port; Watch Dogs: Truth offers a classic choose-your-own-adventure experience. Players guide Dedsec's actions through a series of choices, shaping the narrative as they go.
Set in a near-future London, this audio adventure casts Dedsec against a new threat. The AI companion, Bagley, assists players in making crucial decisions after each episode. This format, harkening back to the early days of interactive fiction (think 1930s choose-your-own-adventure books!), presents a unique take on the Watch Dogs universe.
Ctrl-alt-waitnotthatSurprisingly, the Watch Dogs franchise and Clash of Clans are roughly the same age. This mobile debut, albeit in a unique format, is noteworthy. While the audio adventure format isn't new, its application to a major franchise like Watch Dogs is intriguing.
The somewhat unconventional approach and relatively low-key marketing surrounding Watch Dogs: Truth are curious. However, the success of this experiment will undoubtedly be closely watched by both fans and industry observers. Will this audio adventure resonate with players? Only time will tell.
