When Harry Met Aiden

On Tuesday May 27th the media world was gifted the game Watchdogs and the latest in the Dresden Files book series, Skin Game. I don’t believe this was much of a coincidence. I really do think that, with the right alteration of perception, Watchdogs makes for a great Harry Dresden open world game.

I know you are probably thinking that I am crazy since Watchdogs deals primarily with computers and hacking, and Harry couldn’t be caught anywhere near such things. You would normally be right, but let me lay some things out here for you. Now, if you have NOT played Watchdogs or read ANY of the Dresden books, be warned, While I am trying to keep things vague, there are things that could be construed as a spoiler. I will try and keep this focused ONLY on the similarities and not on any review of story or gameplay.

Harry Dresden Aiden Pearce Special skills above a normal human Real Wizard Techno Wizard Can see things from a distance Wizard Sight Camera Hack Can make things explode from a distance Fuego! Explode Hack Lives in Chicago Considers it “His Town” Considers it “His Town” Most important thing is protecting family/friends Karrin, Maggie, Michael, Butters Sister, Nephew Punky Sidekick with wacky Hair Molly Clara Big Bearded guy with righteous cause Michael T-Bone Deals with Mob Boss Marcone Dermot Quinn Every situation that could be easy turns to crap Every Time Every Time Gets shot a lot and heals quickly Wizard Ability Video Game ability Most cops think he is a wack job or crazy vigilante Wack job Vigilante Object that allows him extra knowledge he wouldn’t normally have Bob the Skull Smart Phone Long Iconic leather coat Duster Overcoat Headwear NEVER! Ball Cap

It may just be that I was reading the book intermixed with playing the game, but I couldn’t help but notice a LOT of these parallels while playing. I even found myself shouting “Parkour!” while jumping over things. Since this is the closest I am going to get to having a Dresden Files game, I’ll take it.

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