A downloadable demake for Windows

Watch_Dogs 1985 is a loosely C64-style demake of Watch_Dogs.

Features:

  • Hacking, obviously
  • Free Roam mode
  • Dynamically-spawning Police
  • Driving (inspired by Stryker's Run)
  • A "charming" retro aesthetic
  • (Very) Loose recreations of Watch_Dogs locations & characters
  • You can ride on top of the train if you want


Hearts restore HP


Batteries restore Phone Battery


Briefcases give a large amount of Hack Points, used to gain more Maximum Phone Battery


Doors can be entered by pressing Up (Arrows/D-Pad)


Cars can be entered by pressing Down (Arrows/D-Pad)



StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows
Rating
Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars
(11 total ratings)
AuthorCURSED BOOTLEG INC
GenrePlatformer
Made withAdobe Photoshop, Audacity, GameMaker
TagsCrime, Cyberpunk, Demake, gamepad, Hacking, Open World, Parody, Sandbox, Side Scroller
Average sessionAbout a half-hour
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Xbox controller
AccessibilitySubtitles

Download

Download
WatchDogs1985.zip 6.4 MB

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Pressing any key doesn't work in "Press any key..." screen. Windows 10. Any clue?

writing "any key" wasn't 100% accurate on my part - it listens for any inputs the game already uses (e.g. z, x, esc)

IS there a way to play it on Android?

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This game reminds me of this youtube video

Both are actually a bit similar
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that video was a big inspiration :)

Ah okay i see

I still waiiting for rom to emulation in my android device

do you have a browser version of the game?
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Make a ROM of the game?

having a hard time opening could i get help(Yes i made an account just to ask)

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This is actually pretty good! I love retro demakes of modern games, and this is one of the best. I am impressed with how much work went into this. It's amazing. Keep it up! ðŸ’˜

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Good Work

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I love the font and the artistic style of the game.

you earned my follow

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yes thank you i always wanted to play a watch dogs game that my pc can dandle i have watch dogs 2 on my epic games account and now i can finaly play a watch dogs like game that is 2d and i can play on my crappy pc

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You simply *must* stop making so many amazing games!

(Also, how do I get in touch with you? Regarding your other games for a thing referenced on my profile!)

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Man, indeed a great feature. My congrats, that looks damn amazing. I love modern mechanics in retro-like art games. 

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I really like this! The style is great, and there's a surprising amount of content.

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cool remake
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Agreed

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seems cool!