WatchDog - Replication is a third-person and first-person hybrid stealth-action game, inspired by the hacking mechanics of the Watch Dogs series. Players control a human character and their loyal cyber-dog to solve missions using hacking, strategy, and coordination. The game features environmental manipulation, neural-linked pets, and multiple perspectives for immersive gameplay.
- W / A / S / D – Character movement
- F – Release the dog
- R – Call the dog back to the player
- X – Deploy neural-link device (used by the dog to hack unreachable objects)
- C – Switch between First-Person and Third-Person views
- V – Close the current camera view
- H – Hack the selected object (must be in range or connected via neural link)
To hack an object, the player must obtain access codes located on in-game PCs. Once access is granted, the following objects can be hacked:
- Traffic Light – Change light colors to manipulate traffic flow
- PC – Access crypto wallets and hidden code data
- Detonator – Trigger remote explosions
The cyber-dog plays a critical role in the hacking system:
- Can be deployed to reach inaccessible areas
- Can drop a neural-link device on hackable objects
- Once linked, the player can hack through the dog even from a distance
- The dog can also interact with the environment and scout ahead
- Dual perspective control: seamlessly switch between third-person and FPS
- Ray-based interaction system in FPS mode to target hackable objects
- Strategy-based puzzles and stealth sequences
- Use of a companion AI (the dog) to assist in mission-critical actions
Use hacking and strategic movement to complete missions, disable systems, and outsmart security through environmental control and teamwork between the player and their dog.