Watch Dogs 2

 PlayStation 4
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2007 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,396 out of 2007
  2. Mixed: 371 out of 2007
  3. Negative: 240 out of 2007
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  1. Icey
    Nov 15, 2016
    8
    After being stung numerous times by Ubisoft i was wary about buying this on release. While it's not perfect i certainly do not regret getting it! Great so far & enjoying it after 4 hours play.
  2. ps4lover
    Nov 15, 2016
    9
    Watch Dogs 2 is fantastic game ever i playing because i am enjoying it so far for 5 hours now.. Graphic look beautiful in San Franciso. hack anything is more fun to do.. side missions are fun.. March is awesome character. Drone is great addition to Watch Dogs 2.. Great Job Ubisoft Montreal for making this game more better than first one
  3. Meredithe
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    Amazing SF setting, original & consistent art direction, improved gameplay including refined hacking: a good surprise from Ubisoft, not used to "irreverence".
  4. AwesomeboyGamin
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    Awesome game! It has so much personality. World is great. Random events and encounters everywhere and looks great and is very diverse. Plays well too. Fun game
  5. EliotJ
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    Watch Dogs 2 is an amazing achievement. while some of the humour can be a bit dry, the story and missions are so creative that you start to wonder at the people calling this game generic. While outside the main campaign, you have access to a large open world and it feels alive. Apposed to Grand Theft Auto's "Look at someone and they'll swear at you" function, if you bump into someone inWatch Dogs 2 is an amazing achievement. while some of the humour can be a bit dry, the story and missions are so creative that you start to wonder at the people calling this game generic. While outside the main campaign, you have access to a large open world and it feels alive. Apposed to Grand Theft Auto's "Look at someone and they'll swear at you" function, if you bump into someone in Watch Dogs 2, they may apologise, but if you insult them, they won't be as forgiving. It was yesterday that I was posting a selfie to "Scout X" (The in game Tour Guide/ Instagram when someone photobombed me, this just shows how much effort went into including this amount of detail. The graphics are acceptable, nothing special, but the game has the potential to look stunning at times.… Expand
  6. radmantalebbeid
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its amazing game i like it… Expand
  7. klovasos
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    The thing that makes this game really good is it fixed almost every issue people had with Watch Dogs 1. You name it, they fixed it (most likely). Bland characters? Fixed it (and they kept T-Bone) Bad driving? Fixed it. Downgraded graphics? Fixed it. Not enough hacking tools? Fixed it. etc. On-top of that, they improved the graphics, and added a ton of new content nobody was reallyThe thing that makes this game really good is it fixed almost every issue people had with Watch Dogs 1. You name it, they fixed it (most likely). Bland characters? Fixed it (and they kept T-Bone) Bad driving? Fixed it. Downgraded graphics? Fixed it. Not enough hacking tools? Fixed it. etc. On-top of that, they improved the graphics, and added a ton of new content nobody was really expecting. I could see how someone might say that makes this game an 8/10 or 7/10 because of lack of actually innovation, but to that I say this isn't a new IP it's a sequel but I can understand how some might confuse that as it feels like it re-invented Watch Dogs 1 (we never really got the hacking game we wanted until now). I however am giving this a 9/10 because not only did they fix their mistakes, but they've been really good about not over hyping this game as well, and even being transparent about the seamless multiplayer issue that would have caused problems had they left it the way it was. I like the direction Ubisoft is going if this is going to be they're new standard.… Expand
  8. GamingNinja
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    WOW, I did not see this coming.
    Not only is this one of the best work ubisoft has put out in a long time, it's one of the best open world games ever made. It seems Ubisoft is on the path to redeem themselves of the last couple of horrid games that got released broken and dissapointed. The graphics are amazing, gameplay is fun, side missions are for the first time in a long time actually    WOW, I did not see this coming.
    Not only is this one of the best work ubisoft has put out in a long time, it's one of the best open world games ever made. It seems Ubisoft is on the path to redeem themselves of the last couple of horrid games that got released broken and dissapointed. The graphics are amazing, gameplay is fun, side missions are for the first time in a long time actually fun and meaningful. Main story is also really good with a lot of great writing and daring ideas I love it. This is a great game to just immerse yourself in or just mess around. It's truly a sandbox. And is not to be missed by any open world game enthusiast! I might seem a little fanboyed but I just haven't enjoyed a game this much in a long while.    … Expand
  9. ColonelMcKernel
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    Ubisoft listened to the fans and added in dogs within the environment. When I booted up this game I actually could do what the game is intended to do.

    Watch dogs.
  10. Dreizehn
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    I have been spending hours and hours just wandering on this amazing city. The ambiance is awesome, the story is really good and the characters and missions very funny. San Francisco is a great playground.
  11. NobleObel
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    Never played the first Watch Dogs, but i am very happy i got to play this.
    First off, the game looks freaking beautiful, the stealth and combat system is smooth AF.
    The Parkour/Freerunning is fast and looks good.

    I haven't played much of the main story as i am just exploring at the moment, but so far the story is great. Overall a great game, that i look forward to spend lots of time with.
  12. samadhi2016
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    un gran juego,en especial para los amantes del sigilo-accion, lleno de muchas posibilidades, en un hermoso mundo abierto. bravo por el renacimiento de ubisof
  13. Tinnyone
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Amazing game,very very good ubi!!nice graphics on ps4 and stability fps.interesting story and gameplay,not bad physics cars.I do not regret the fact that the pre-order, the game is worth it, developers are well done, God grant them health
  14. noelfred
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    totally surprised, much better than I expected, big improvement on the original. Lots of fun, lots of different ways/strategies to accomplish the same missions. Pretty cool just messing around in San fran
  15. boragoz
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Just like anybody, I have to praise the open world. It's lively, immersing and exciting. A true definition of a good open world. Side missions aren't set objectives but random events that happen regularly in the open world. All of the characters are very well done, with hilarious characteristics and incredible voice acting. The "coincidental" real world references are everywhere. One ofJust like anybody, I have to praise the open world. It's lively, immersing and exciting. A true definition of a good open world. Side missions aren't set objectives but random events that happen regularly in the open world. All of the characters are very well done, with hilarious characteristics and incredible voice acting. The "coincidental" real world references are everywhere. One of the best games I've ever played. And without a doubt the best open world ever.… Expand
  16. UgoGalimbertti
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    An awesome game if you have little or much time to spend. I find myself arguing with NPC's, starting fights so the police can arrest them, or even calling directly cops on people, making innocent people run over other people so the police arrest them as well lol.
    It's a very dense world, driving is legit good, money is a little hard to get, skill tree and sense of progress in general are    An awesome game if you have little or much time to spend. I find myself arguing with NPC's, starting fights so the police can arrest them, or even calling directly cops on people, making innocent people run over other people so the police arrest them as well lol.
    It's a very dense world, driving is legit good, money is a little hard to get, skill tree and sense of progress in general are good.
    You can play it as a full sandbox, the world is very responsive, playing coop is very nice as well, even with unknown people.
    At the moment I write there's no PVP, invasion or bounty hunt, and I can say that even then it's a very robust game.    … Expand
  17. dfuyhge
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    The game world is really gorgeous and the choices it provides makes it worth the pennies. Hacking is really fun... I don't care about multiplayers coz that's not my thing......
  18. Linzo48
    Nov 18, 2016
    9
    At first glance this might look like another drive here, shoot this, drive there, shoot that, GTA clone but it's really not. Watch_Dogs 2 really innovates the open world genre by giving the player the ability to manipulate San Francisco with your cool hacking skills and gadgets. And instead of being a useless gimmick like in the previous entry, it's much more helpful and fun to use,At first glance this might look like another drive here, shoot this, drive there, shoot that, GTA clone but it's really not. Watch_Dogs 2 really innovates the open world genre by giving the player the ability to manipulate San Francisco with your cool hacking skills and gadgets. And instead of being a useless gimmick like in the previous entry, it's much more helpful and fun to use, hacking someone's criminal record and getting them arrested never gets old.… Expand
  19. YoungSachi
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    Literally best game ever. Holy moly best game ever.

    HookGuru this is for you because you should honestly take Metacritic review scores seriously (deleting this review just to prove a point to someone).
  20. Baka_4life
    Nov 18, 2016
    10
    So much better than Watch Dogs 1. The world is better, the hacking is better and the graphic is better. If you love an open world and hacking, then this is your game!
  21. tensa2341
    Nov 20, 2016
    8
    Watch Dogs was a very interesting concept of a game. It showcased a new way of interacting in a sandbox game with the use of a intricate smart phone that can hack city traffic lights or sewage explosions. The game was unbelievably hyped for the look of the game and the many mechanics that was promised for the final retail only to end with a disappointing payoff as the graphics wereWatch Dogs was a very interesting concept of a game. It showcased a new way of interacting in a sandbox game with the use of a intricate smart phone that can hack city traffic lights or sewage explosions. The game was unbelievably hyped for the look of the game and the many mechanics that was promised for the final retail only to end with a disappointing payoff as the graphics were downgraded to function with the 6th generation consoles with half of the mechanics removed shortly before the release. Watch Dogs was heavily criticized for being very underwhelming and not living up to the expectations of the hype based on the excellent E3 2012 demo. The game was also criticized for having a unlikable protagonist and a story was stretched that it was hard to really understand the actual motive of the main protagonist goals. The game wasn't all bad though. The hacking in Watch Dogs was a fun addition to the game, using it to advanced through difficult situations and evading pursuers. Now with the sequel released a week ago, does the game take bigger steps than it's predecessor or does it fall in the same line as the first?

    Story - This time, the player controls a different protagonist named Marcus Holloway, a hacker that joined the hacker group named Dedsec in which him and his teammates try to take down Blume and the ct0s system that monitors everyday lives in which also oversees habits that determine the payments to coverage for anything. The story and characters are more light hearted and humorous at times which is an exact opposite of the mood based on the first Watch Dogs, which was serious and dark. Marcus as a character is more likable than the first protagonist Aiden Pierce, as Marcus is more relaxed and easy going to relate to, but Marcus is too much of the "norm" to really feel for the character struggles. The best one out of the bunch is Wrench which I wished the game was based on more with his snappy personality and carefree attitude.

    Graphics - Watch Dogs 2 sets in a recreation of San Francisco with beautiful scenery and accurate depictions of actual San Francisco. Without restrictions of the 6th generation consoles, they can optimize the game to work even better than the first. Character models look fantastic with nice textures on each main NPC. The lighting of the game also illuminates better as shading envelopes into a better layout than the first. The only problem I have is when it rains in the game, it doesn't look as good as it did on the first, which actually made the first Watch Dogs look above average as the streets were glistering and heavy on the streets on Chicago. Here, it's just mediocre to look at.

    Gameplay - Watch Dogs 2 still retains the hacking ability but with more options. With the ct0s 2.0 system integrating throughout San Francisco, Marcus gets different abilities such as hacking into cars or setting up proximity bombs around circuit-breakers to neutralize enemies with an electric shock to disrupting phone interruptions in a 25 meter radius. There is so much variety for each mission structure which gives the game a more fluid design on it's gameplay.

    Overall, I am enjoying the game with its new setting, characters, and gameplay options. The few gripes with this game though is the multiplayer is not working at all and once I was done with the game, there was nothing really to do after except trophy hunting. For right now, I would say wait for a sale or until Ubisoft patches the multiplayer to make the consumer get what they are paying for.    … Expand
  22. nanakobagu53
    Sep 20, 2021
    8
    Good game, gameplay is kinda repetitive and it’s usual UBI open world, but this game has interesting characters that are more likable than the first game.
  23. Blogmaxseetings
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    Jogo bem melhor do que o primeiro, protagonista carismatico, muito mais vivo, mundo grande e lindo, historia boa, gameplay e renovado. Nota 9, pois trabalho feito no jogo foi muito bom.
  24. Krishna_Nalluri
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Assassin's Creed II sequel improvement seen in Watch Dogs 2, GTA kind of fun can be found in WATCH DOGS 2
  25. kyle_
    Nov 17, 2016
    9
    The level of excitement I had over the first title was exuberant. The game wasn't terrible by any means but it left me feeling foolish for my pre-release anticipation. The same cannot be said about WD2. In every way, shape, and form, this game delivers the experience we all wanted the first time around. Clearly the creators at Ubisoft not only listened to their audience but went above andThe level of excitement I had over the first title was exuberant. The game wasn't terrible by any means but it left me feeling foolish for my pre-release anticipation. The same cannot be said about WD2. In every way, shape, and form, this game delivers the experience we all wanted the first time around. Clearly the creators at Ubisoft not only listened to their audience but went above and beyond to deliver a fantastic title. You will be entirely engulfed into the world they created and I promise you, you will not be disappointed. Where the first game left me feeling awfully reminiscent of all other open world metropolises (i.e. GTA, Infamous, Mafia, etc), this one brings me into a wonderful new world. The only negative that I can think of, which deters a perfect 10 from me, is the A.I. of enemies. They respond to things quite....erratically. But that could just be me. Buy this game asap. Perfect weekend coming up to enjoy this game and jam the new Metallica.… Expand
  26. Elmacro
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    Es un muy buen videojuego, me atrapo desde el principio y algo bastante bueno es que dejaron atrás lo tedioso del primero y a esta entrega le agregaron la diversión que le faltaba.
  27. Gamecriticpro
    Nov 19, 2016
    8
    This game genuinely and pleasantly surprised me. It improves virtually everything about watch dogs exponentially. The characters, the story, the voice acting, the driving, the gameplay, the hacking, the realism of the city, side content, etc etc are all far superior to that of the original. I'm really hoping ubisoft stays on the track this game has set.
  28. NicoRonaldo98
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    Perfect San Francisco stunning graphics what a stunner it really is.Hshhsjsjsjjsjsjsjsjsjjsjsjsususiisjsjsmsmsmsmsmsjyjyjjyiyiysowoaapappapapapapappaaoa
  29. Dominix99
    Nov 20, 2016
    8
    While it has its flaws, (as most Ubisoft games do) there's no a lot to complain about with this installment of Watch Dogs. It's a whole lot better than the original with actually interesting characters and a colorful city.
  30. NeSmeshno
    Nov 17, 2016
    8
    хорошая игра, интересная, но графика оставляет жилать лучшего меня просят еще что-то написать а я даже не знаю что ну персонажи интересные
  31. Totte85
    Nov 19, 2016
    9
    Wow this was à surprise! Hated the first one but lovin this!
    The attention to detail in this game is amazing!
    +attention to detail
    +graphics
    +sound/music
    +gameplay
    +fun factor
    +charatctors
    +story
    +beutiful city
    +incentives to explore

    -the conversations can be à little too "geeky" at times
  32. Nareke
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Its unique premise of an open-world hack-em-up made the first Watch Dogs a hyped-up beast that, even had its gameplay and sombre tone gelled, would have been hard to match expectations. Watch Dogs 2 meets a more cautious audience with a far more irreverent tone - and it’s all the better for it.
  33. BangladeshGamer
    Nov 18, 2016
    10
    Just a must buy game for anyone who owns a PS4. I have played it and i can guarantee that you will love it.Huge open world,great graphics,lots of side missions which are not boring at all.The story is also not repetitive
  34. gypsygib
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    Really didn't expect the game to be this good. One of the best open worlds in a long time, the AI characters actually have personality which makes the world seem more alive and not just an environment to travel from point A to B. You'll still do a lot of that, but it's done in a way to keep it interesting. I thought Watchdogs 1 was only OK and wasn't planning on buying this one. I'm glad IReally didn't expect the game to be this good. One of the best open worlds in a long time, the AI characters actually have personality which makes the world seem more alive and not just an environment to travel from point A to B. You'll still do a lot of that, but it's done in a way to keep it interesting. I thought Watchdogs 1 was only OK and wasn't planning on buying this one. I'm glad I did, this one is much much better with a better story. All the hacking almost makes it feel like a superhero game.… Expand
  35. GamerJosh0137
    Nov 19, 2016
    8
    I have not played much multiplayer at all due to the problems that part of the game not really working so please keep in mind I am reviewing what I PLAYED. I should tell you that even with all the controversy around the first Watch Dogs game I really enjoyed my time with it. Though it did come out a day after I initially purchased a PS4, so I probably could have played any game andI have not played much multiplayer at all due to the problems that part of the game not really working so please keep in mind I am reviewing what I PLAYED. I should tell you that even with all the controversy around the first Watch Dogs game I really enjoyed my time with it. Though it did come out a day after I initially purchased a PS4, so I probably could have played any game and thought it was good at the time. Regardless, Watch Dogs 2 does improve a lot of what the first game had. Marcus is not the average grumpy anti-hero bent on revenge kind of character. He is funny, a pop culture nerd, and black. Pretty much the EXACT opposite of Aiden lol. The game controls are super fluid. Driving is pretty much the same as the first game, but imo that is a good thing. I liked the way the cars handle. In terms of "boots on the ground" game play Marcus is quick on his feet and most of the time super precise. I do wish the developers would have put more emphasis on the "parkour" aspect. Remember how in the first game if you kept Aiden running and just held down O on ps4, Aiden would automatically jump, slide, or roll through certain obstacles? Marcus does this also, and it looks really cool the way he flips, and somersaults around, but doesn't really effect the way you tackle missions. I would have loved to upgrade a skill tree that is more or less based on free-running. Marcus relies a lot more on hacking than Aiden did which I like a lot. My only problem is that picking up a gun and shooting people is really at odds with Marcus' character. I'm sure a lot of players don't really care about all that, and it certainly isn't a big deal, it just feels kind of weird. Other that that though Watch Dogs 2 is really fun and for the most part improves on everything that was wrong with the first game. Marcus is a giant step up from Aiden and It's light hearted tone and "gta like" environment style makes it a joy to play. This game is definitely worth the 60 bucks.… Expand
  36. ryan_zandi
    Nov 19, 2016
    10
    Watch Dogs 2 is a good game, maby great game! Because hacking is amazing and interesting. Buy Watch Dogs 2 and play theme and start a good story with theme. Thank you Ubisoft :)
  37. xswigertx
    Nov 17, 2016
    10
    This game is amazinggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
  38. Stevie_Daniels
    Nov 20, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely a massive improvement from the first entry. The gameplay feels much less repetitive and theres a lot more choice now to your approach. The driving is better but still nothing compared to gta 5's driving mechanics which seems to be unbeatble in that regard when it comes to action open world games driving controls. The story is actually thought provoking but fun too. I mean i liked the first ones story too so...The Bay Area is very faithfully recreated on the same level of gta 5's Los Santos. I score it a 9/10 but I gave it a 10 here to make up for the trolls and whiny gamers rating it 0-5.… Expand
  39. dahakus56
    Nov 20, 2016
    8
    Ну что можно сказать , как всегда у ubisoft вторая игра лучше второй .Есть конечно минусы но они не существенны .Спасибо ubisoft за хорошую игру .
  40. FreedomFighters
    Jul 23, 2018
    9
    You know, I'm not the first to say it and I won't be the last, but the first "Watch Dogs" was easily one of the most disappointing games not just of 2014, or the eighth-generation, but possibly ever. With all the hype that Ubisoft placed on the game, and the concept of a game based around hacking even becoming a thing, it was a game that just sounded too damn exciting. So what happened?You know, I'm not the first to say it and I won't be the last, but the first "Watch Dogs" was easily one of the most disappointing games not just of 2014, or the eighth-generation, but possibly ever. With all the hype that Ubisoft placed on the game, and the concept of a game based around hacking even becoming a thing, it was a game that just sounded too damn exciting. So what happened? Well, graphical downgrades, overly-simplistic hacking, bland stealth missions, and dull writing all helped reduce the game to something that was decent, but not as strong as it could've (and should've) been. So, when it comes to "Watch Dogs 2," it's easy to approach the game with an air of cynicism because, ya know, "once bitten, twice shy." However, I walked into this one with an odd sense of optimism. Yes, I was bitten by the first game, but in all fairness, almost everyone I talked to about this game told me that it was pretty damn great. A number of my friends that didn't play the first one really enjoyed it, and even people that DID play the first told me that this one was a massive improvement. And, yeah, truth be told, this game does virtually improve on pretty much everything that the first game did, and it's a far better experience overall.
    "Watch Dogs 2" takes every problem that I outlined earlier and fixes them all. For starters, San Francisco is such a beautifully-designed open world that's bustling and always featuring exciting things to do, and it most certainly doesn't feel like this game was downgraded very heavily. The hacking mechanics are also more complex this time around, and instead of simply feeling like you just have to press a button to hack and win things, there is some actual challenge to it this time. On the topic of gameplay, by the way, the driving controls have been fine-tuned quite a bit and the stealth sections are far stronger here, helping to round out the gameplay nicely. The writing is also far stronger: the game takes a more light-hearted approach, which works far better than the first (and reinforces that you don't need to make everything so dark and serious to make it enjoyable), and the characters are far more charming, specifically Marcus, a protagonist who is leaps-and-bounds better than Aiden. So all in all, forget being a polished sequel, "Watch Dogs 2" is basically exactly what the first game should've been.
    That's not to say it didn't have a few issues: for example, the game regularly lets you engage in acts of mayhem and violence, and while that should be expected for a game like this, the fact that Marcus is the "nice guy" here just makes things feel just a little inconsistent. On top of that, I have to say that I found the enemy AI to not really be all that smart, regardless of whether you went into missions stealthily or with guns blazing.
    Still, minor flaws and all, "Watch Dogs 2" is a massive improvement over the first game, and it's a title I can definitely highly recommend! Even though I'm sure there will be some skepticism walking into it because of the first game being so disappointing, I can safely say that this game makes up for the last one, and is certainly a worthy play.
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 "Awesome"    … Expand
  41. Jiano74
    May 16, 2017
    8
    So much better than they original, the graphics are a lot, lot better it actually feels like a recent game unlike the first game which even new felt a little dated. Yes there are bugs and other problems but you will get that with every game. If you liked the original as I did you will love this game and even if you hated the original I am fairly confident you will like this game.
  42. Rasq666
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    WOW. I was surprised that WD2 is that good. First part of this serie was disappointment, but this was very intense with a good single player and plot. All characters are very specific and interesting. Very good game.
  43. LatinCritic13
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    After the complete downgrade disaster of Watch Dogs, Watch Dogs 2 is back and it’s prettier than ever. Sometimes, the sequel drags in terms of a cliché narrative that was heavily influenced by Sam Esmail’s Mr. Robot, but the overall freedom of activities and things to do worked quite well in this follow up.
  44. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    With the disaster of the first game Watch Dogs 2 corrects every aspect of the game. It gives us a more interesting character and is extremely fun. The story also very awesome too but unfortunately a disappointing ending.
  45. Nunomagalhaes
    Aug 4, 2019
    9
    Very good game,the main history and sidequests have great moments,fun moments,the Open world is very well done,always a surprise with a lot of NPCs with difrence in dialogues, diferent things to do, Gameplay is fun and Smart, puzzles,a lot of thecnology,good graphics,with a lot of pretty places to visit,with a little story, Ubisoft always great in this part
    driving is good,good    Very good game,the main history and sidequests have great moments,fun moments,the Open world is very well done,always a surprise with a lot of NPCs with difrence in dialogues, diferent things to do, Gameplay is fun and Smart, puzzles,a lot of thecnology,good graphics,with a lot of pretty places to visit,with a little story, Ubisoft always great in this part
    driving is good,good online,music maybe is the worst,but classical music rádio help....    … Expand
  46. megudyeh
    Nov 24, 2017
    8
    Hacking is all the rage for this open world game. You can choose different gadgets to hack NPCs and the environment to your advantage. I think Ubisoft had a lot of fun making this game because you can really sense that as you play along. The characters were much more likeable than in Watchdogs 1. There's lots of random craziness on the streets of San Francisco. Sure it's no GTA5 howeverHacking is all the rage for this open world game. You can choose different gadgets to hack NPCs and the environment to your advantage. I think Ubisoft had a lot of fun making this game because you can really sense that as you play along. The characters were much more likeable than in Watchdogs 1. There's lots of random craziness on the streets of San Francisco. Sure it's no GTA5 however this Watchdogs 2 is a vast improvement over Watchdogs 1.A few of those hacking node puzzles can only be solved by pure deductive logic. That's some pretty challenging stuff yet cool at the same time.

    Now some less positive points, there's no button for jump nor sprint yet these are basic controls they've omitted. No protection armor as well. Gun selection is very limited. Shooting and driving physics is forgettable like it was for Watchdogs 1. Oh well this is a 3rd person open world hacking game rather than a shooting one. My score for such a niche game: 8.3/10    … Expand
  47. 2theTardis
    Feb 22, 2017
    8
    First things first, this game is definitely an improvement over the original. The gameplay is great the graphics are great and the world is detailed enough. While the world is nothing special, it is certainly suited well to someone with Marcus ability's. The missions are fun, but you certainly don't buy this game for character development. They are fun but when they are in trouble, youFirst things first, this game is definitely an improvement over the original. The gameplay is great the graphics are great and the world is detailed enough. While the world is nothing special, it is certainly suited well to someone with Marcus ability's. The missions are fun, but you certainly don't buy this game for character development. They are fun but when they are in trouble, you don't really care. And when a certain person bites the dust it is almost laughable when marcus is so hurt and you just do not care at all. This game is fun, I recommend it for the game play and the online co-op which is really fun with friends, but I feel if they instead of focusing on making every npc having a different backstory and more on certain other things, (like being able travel by air, like in a helicopter or something) or fixing some broken multiplayer systems, it would be great. Although the npcs are really fun to mess with. Over I like this game, the tone and game play are great, can't wait for a sequel, but please get your priorities straight.… Expand
  48. Pate
    Aug 19, 2017
    8
    Big improvement from the 1st. if I could give a full score it'd be a 8.4/10. Does just about everything better from the first and the world is more full and pretty. Some UI changes are meh from the 1st but still good. New world has more personality than the first and is definitely more unique. Gameplay is pretty much the same but feels more smoother. Personally the stealth is a lot betterBig improvement from the 1st. if I could give a full score it'd be a 8.4/10. Does just about everything better from the first and the world is more full and pretty. Some UI changes are meh from the 1st but still good. New world has more personality than the first and is definitely more unique. Gameplay is pretty much the same but feels more smoother. Personally the stealth is a lot better in this game than the 1st. Graphics are good, cast of characters are a little corny but good and fun, While I think Aiden Pierce was a badass Marcus is definitely more fun and loving. Story was good but it didn't really seem to have a goal for a good portion of the game. Multiplayer is really fun and especially with a friend or group of friends. Highly recommend.… Expand
  49. Langers
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    I thoroughly enjoyed watch dogs 2, the missions can become a bit samey at times but you are free to approach in your own way and there is a lot of entertainment to be had when you expand your hacking skills, setting up a fake apb on someone who annoys you so that they get arrested, then ringing their phone while they are being marched to the police car made me laugh but topped it off byI thoroughly enjoyed watch dogs 2, the missions can become a bit samey at times but you are free to approach in your own way and there is a lot of entertainment to be had when you expand your hacking skills, setting up a fake apb on someone who annoys you so that they get arrested, then ringing their phone while they are being marched to the police car made me laugh but topped it off by hacking the cop car and seeing the police running after their car… Expand
  50. UltraMeme64
    Feb 19, 2017
    9
    What a pleasant surprise this was. The original was one of the most "okay" games of all time, so me and my friend's expectations were pretty damn low. Boy were we wrong. This game looks beautiful, and it's all uphill from there. The gameplay is open world done right. There is a TON of things to do in the land of Watch_Dogs, heck I'd say the open-worldness of this game rivals Zelda or GTA!!What a pleasant surprise this was. The original was one of the most "okay" games of all time, so me and my friend's expectations were pretty damn low. Boy were we wrong. This game looks beautiful, and it's all uphill from there. The gameplay is open world done right. There is a TON of things to do in the land of Watch_Dogs, heck I'd say the open-worldness of this game rivals Zelda or GTA!! There is also a lot of ways to finish missions as well. I beat, bar none, almost all the missions in the game without using a gun, with maybe a couple exeptions, and half of those "almost all" without stepping foot on the property! I wish the acting could have been a tiny bit better and some of the set pieces looked a bit bland by PS4 standards. Also, while a BUSLOAD of the missions were fun, I found a couple boring, those being the ones I used a gun in. Put down the first one, and play the sequel, It's great.… Expand
  51. darive210
    Feb 26, 2017
    10
    Played the first one and to be honest, this is really good! Marcus and his team are the real great achievement. The visuals, the hacking, the new multiplayer and gameplay improved brutally. A must play if you like open world games!
  52. 1080pony
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    + A wonderful & living, well designed open world - Nice graphics - Driving is fun
    - Boring, confusing, horrible bad story - Annoying & boring characters - Screentearing on Standard PS4 from time to time, Gunplay is garbage
  53. mBoxlr
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    Played Watch Dogs 1. I liked it, but it was too boring. I thought this game is gonna be better - and I were right.
    New style, some improvements in game play, new UI and other updates. Game is not too big and not too big, it's medium. I really enjoyed all missions, but they're short. Very short.
  54. NettoLage
    Aug 2, 2017
    10
    Sem dúvida o melhor jogo de mundo aberto que eu já joguei, história divertida, personagens extremamente carismáticos, ótimo gameplay, gráficos excelentes e um mundo aberto muito vivo. Tudo isso garantiu a ele o posto de 3 lugar nos melhores jogos que eu já joguei.
  55. user12
    Dec 11, 2017
    9
    A sequel that vastly improves upon the original, WATCH_DOGS 2 is an incredible game. The open world has more life to it than the original did. Pedestrians will park their cars, get on and off of trains, and you can even find angry NPCs smashing their ex's cars with baseball bats. This makes San Francisco feel much more immersive, interesting, and life-like than Chicago. The soundtrack isA sequel that vastly improves upon the original, WATCH_DOGS 2 is an incredible game. The open world has more life to it than the original did. Pedestrians will park their cars, get on and off of trains, and you can even find angry NPCs smashing their ex's cars with baseball bats. This makes San Francisco feel much more immersive, interesting, and life-like than Chicago. The soundtrack is fantastic, a mixture of various songs from the eighties, nineties, and twenty-first century. The gameplay, especially the stealth and combat are vastly improved. It also introduces more equipment and weapons, to support different gameplay styles. Regardless of whether or not you want to run and gun your way through the level, use stealth to silently complete the objective, or just hack it from the outside without even stepping foot inside the area, WATCH_DOGS 2 supports it all. The melee combat is brutal and visceral. The last game I played that had melee combat as good as this was The Last of Us, and that's saying quite a lot. The story is also incredible, and vastly superior to the original's. It's a bit weak in the narrative department, but otherwise fantastic. The graphics are sub-par, the physics engine could be a bit better, and they removed many good features from the original WATCH_DOGS, but otherwise an incredible game, on many, many levels… Expand
  56. alkoka
    Jan 3, 2018
    8
    Nice game, I grinded out the Platinum trophy out of it. It wasn't too difficult, not even long to do it.
    The story was real fun, and the easter eggs made me laugh so many times.
    Like in the Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer part was disgusting, maybe because it was a year after the release. I waited so much time to join sessions, spent much time grinding out the online trophies    Nice game, I grinded out the Platinum trophy out of it. It wasn't too difficult, not even long to do it.
    The story was real fun, and the easter eggs made me laugh so many times.
    Like in the Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer part was disgusting, maybe because it was a year after the release. I waited so much time to join sessions, spent much time grinding out the online trophies because of other players leaving or messing around.

    I couldn't leave out the vehicle controls... that is the most awful part of the game. Ubisoft should get the example of GTA, since they got the open-world do-everything idea out of that series.

    Thanks for my friend for letting me play through it.

    Rated 8/10    … Expand
  57. Royale-Assassin
    Jul 4, 2018
    8
    This is really a very good game, not great, but very nice details and all the stuff you can do in missions, different approaches etc.. Just think outside the box and there you go! The shooting can still be improved, not bad, but it could have been better. Also the driving. It is not that great, but for me this is not that important as you play in SF and the map is nice, good views, and aThis is really a very good game, not great, but very nice details and all the stuff you can do in missions, different approaches etc.. Just think outside the box and there you go! The shooting can still be improved, not bad, but it could have been better. Also the driving. It is not that great, but for me this is not that important as you play in SF and the map is nice, good views, and a lot of fun things to do while playing and the missions are great! Ubisoft did a great job there.… Expand
  58. Chrisabc
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    Great game. Lots of fun. I actually enjoyed it a lot more than GTA V - mainly due to more interactive and varied gameplay - and lots of fun stuff to do and ways to wreak havoc in a fun way
  59. Somenephew
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    I love this game. IMO its one of the most underrated games of the generation.

    I think one of the main aspects of whether or not you'll enjoy it is if you truly take advantage of all the game mechanics. If you just want to shoot everything up, this game may not be for you. But if you want to hack, use stealth and gadgets, and use the game world as your playground, this game is one of a kind.
  60. Dananjoyoman
    Nov 1, 2020
    8
    Yesss!! This game is very good and had a good parkour also the combat. The graphic is very good for ps4 games and xbox one games and the fps is kindaaaaa good I guess. The mission is kinda fun too! But you cant ride helicopter and do slow mo like in watch dog 1 they should add it back!!! (Sorry if my english is bad)
  61. Lattely
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    If only the first Watch Dogs was like this it could be my favourite series of games by Ubisoft (except first parts of assassin's creed).
  62. penmumble
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    This game has a special spot in my heart for sure! It's sunny, exciting, colourful, musical, and downright damn fun. It's set in San Fransisco and boy does the world feel alive and like everyone around you is really living. It's drowning in so much humdrum that everywhere is a joy to explore and have fun in.
    The hacking is a huge improvement from the first game, feeling fresh and fun with    This game has a special spot in my heart for sure! It's sunny, exciting, colourful, musical, and downright damn fun. It's set in San Fransisco and boy does the world feel alive and like everyone around you is really living. It's drowning in so much humdrum that everywhere is a joy to explore and have fun in.
    The hacking is a huge improvement from the first game, feeling fresh and fun with so many fun possibilities.
    Best of all are the characters. Dedsec is just a joy. They're all so different and work incredibly well together. Their gang feels like it really means something to them all, and you really root for them and want them to succeed. Marcus is a fantastic protagonist; he's funny and you really feel a connection to him. Even more so, Wrench is just a ball of sunshine as a character. He's weird, explosive, crude, and just an absolute blast. Despite knowing so little about him in this game, he's my absolute favourite, and makes me laugh with his antics and his unpredictable fun-loving way of life.    … Expand
  63. Problox420
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    By far the best in the Franchise, Sure the story is mid but everything else is great or fantastic. Exploding the Sewers will never get old and i always laugh out loud when i purposely explode myself
  64. rodericrinehart
    Jun 25, 2017
    9
    Wow, this game really surprised me. The first one was mediocre and underdelivered. The second one redeems the series with humor, graphics, and gameplay. It was a super fun game from start to finish for about 30 hours. I would definitely recommend it over Assassin's Creed or Far Cry. And if you can push it to ultra (like on a 1080ti), oh my does it look gorgeous.
  65. MrMT
    Jan 3, 2018
    9
    I picked this up in the PS4 end of year sale, and I have to say, it's been a wonderful surprise. A kooky vibrant city, full of fun and games: puts the sandbox back in sandbox, with crazy emergent gameplay, unexpected events that unfold around you, and often sheer hilarity as you hack and puzzle your way around the city. The world is beautifully and convincingly rendered, and the stories II picked this up in the PS4 end of year sale, and I have to say, it's been a wonderful surprise. A kooky vibrant city, full of fun and games: puts the sandbox back in sandbox, with crazy emergent gameplay, unexpected events that unfold around you, and often sheer hilarity as you hack and puzzle your way around the city. The world is beautifully and convincingly rendered, and the stories I have played so far are a highly entertaining look at hacker culture, with a humour that often matches yet differentiates itself from GTA. And the online portions gives a sense of life (more than a year after its release) that really add to the single player experience. Top Notch. I only dock a point because the driving controls lack heft - and while not a pure driving game, a fair amount of driving is nonetheless necessary.… Expand
  66. JAGUAR10
    Oct 22, 2017
    8
    Really having a ball playing this game. Was wary because of Watchdogs 1 fiasco so I bought it used at Gamestop after price came down and I can't stop playing it. Marcus has a great pesonality, wears fantastic clothes, the quests are fun, love the flying drone and jumper thing, puzzles are great and sometimes hilarious. San Francisco is beautiful (try speeding down Lombard St.!!) andReally having a ball playing this game. Was wary because of Watchdogs 1 fiasco so I bought it used at Gamestop after price came down and I can't stop playing it. Marcus has a great pesonality, wears fantastic clothes, the quests are fun, love the flying drone and jumper thing, puzzles are great and sometimes hilarious. San Francisco is beautiful (try speeding down Lombard St.!!) and love discovering the off beat sites and urban locales. Only bad things are driving still sucks so I use motorcycles mostly and avoid the racing games but there's enough other stuff to keep you busy. Tutorials are also sketchy so have had to look a lot of things up. I'm a 'golden gamer' so thought I wouldn't like it but really am loving it.… Expand
  67. Elucidate
    May 16, 2019
    8
    This game is far from perfect, but for whatever reason, I thoroughly enjoyed playing it. They seem to have captured the feel of the Bay Area very well, which motivates you to complete the activities beyond the missions. There's also some great level design here, which you can really appreciate if you try a no-kill playthrough. The side missions aren't anything to write home about, butThis game is far from perfect, but for whatever reason, I thoroughly enjoyed playing it. They seem to have captured the feel of the Bay Area very well, which motivates you to complete the activities beyond the missions. There's also some great level design here, which you can really appreciate if you try a no-kill playthrough. The side missions aren't anything to write home about, but there are a few gems in there as well.

    On the downside, the vehicle damage and driving aspects need quite some work. The music is also not great for the most part.

    Overall, I ended up spending a lot of time playing this game, as I felt really immersed in its world. As others have remarked, it really is a huge improvement over the original Watch Dogs.    … Expand
  68. Mabie
    Apr 18, 2017
    8
    I am not finished with the game, but what I saw really good. There is so much to do in this game! I spent like 5 hours just getting those skill points or getting followers (thats how you also get more skill points at once). The details in this game are insane! The humor is a little juvenile. The main audiance, are millenials, I guess. So it is for guys and girls in their 20s. Also, this isI am not finished with the game, but what I saw really good. There is so much to do in this game! I spent like 5 hours just getting those skill points or getting followers (thats how you also get more skill points at once). The details in this game are insane! The humor is a little juvenile. The main audiance, are millenials, I guess. So it is for guys and girls in their 20s. Also, this is game is packed with references to other games and movies and series and that in a way that seems a little bit forced. But the story seems more interessting than the boring revenge-crap from the first one. The animations are improved and it is fun to watch how Marcus jumps over stuff. What also comes to my mind is the political correctness. I heared some guys say they would never buy it because of it. I think it's not that extreme, but yeah: the political corectness, is forced here, as well. They threw in everything they could think of: Trans-man, black guys, muslims, etc. But no big deal, really. Overall I must say that I enjoyed WD2 way more than I enjoyed GTA5. Dont get how jp2c can hype GTA5 that much, but what ever. You should definitely buy this game! Gameplay makes fun, escpecially if you liked the first game. Story is ok I guess, I am not finnished, as I said.… Expand
  69. joaopontesvaz
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Graphics: 8.8 Sound: 8.2 Gameplay: 8.0 Fun/Story: 7.5

    A good game, that sometimes graphically surprises with great environments design and effects. Its reasonable story, poor physics (specially on driving) and the déjà vu feeling (a problem in most recent Ubisoft games) take away a higher score.
  70. filip92
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    A slight upgrade from the first one. It is very fun,it's not boring at all, gameplay feels good, and i think that from this game, Ubisoft went downfall...
  71. omer123
    May 27, 2018
    9
    Huge Improvement comparing from the last game cool game great open world very cool excellent hacking system really like it
  72. samfisher069
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    It has its own flaws and weak story-telling with a good story at heart. But when you start enjoying sneaking up to enemies and use your toys effectively, it becomes an immersive game. Level designing is pretty good but repetitive at times and you are sure that there will be alternate ways of going about one mission. Other than main story nothing great in side missions to get hooked on butIt has its own flaws and weak story-telling with a good story at heart. But when you start enjoying sneaking up to enemies and use your toys effectively, it becomes an immersive game. Level designing is pretty good but repetitive at times and you are sure that there will be alternate ways of going about one mission. Other than main story nothing great in side missions to get hooked on but that doesn't hinder your progress in Main story. Characters needed more development and their motivation to get through tough situations. Marcus seemed too capable for a normal hacker but that's how these games are. There should have been heavier punishment for confronting with enemies.

    Overall its a fun ride with hard mode and use of nice tools in kitty to use stealth for better experience.    … Expand
  73. RaFfr0
    Aug 29, 2017
    8
    If you can pass all the hipsters things of this game, then you will find it enjoyable and fun, it does improve some things from WD1, but it isn't a masterpiece and the story is forgettable.
  74. makman
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Watch Dogs 2 проделала невероятную работу по сравнению с первой частью "смотрящих псов". из плюсов:
    сделали шире возможности хакера , переделали управление транспортом в лучшую сторону , завезли интересный сюжет , исправили онлайн режимы , Сан-Франциско стал оживленным городом , хорошая оптимизация.
    из минусов:
    не чувствуешь оружия , и пожалуй все.
    Watch Dogs 2 - это хорошая игра на пару сотен часов.    … Expand
  75. Maxttvd
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    O mundo aberto vivo e as múltiplas possibilidades de abordagem que o game possibilita sao os principais aspectos positivos, entretanto o jogo se torna repetitivo nas missões.
  76. Lava_Poop
    Dec 17, 2017
    9
    This game surprised me with a fantastic open world, exciting missions, charismatic characters and great game-play. San Francisco is very well done and the on-line missions are fun.
  77. Polotko
    Feb 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. im gonna say something. obviously better than the firs one good graphics whe n marcus gets a pirsuit with the police. the best open world ever.… Expand
  78. Snowden111
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    This is the type of game where I didn't like it at first but I kept playing and ended up really enjoying it. It was so much fun. It had fun game play, a little inconsistent here and there but pretty solid overall. Also the game play is a mix or stealth and action, you get to pick your style but I would recommend you play it the stealthy way its a lot more fun. There is really nothing IThis is the type of game where I didn't like it at first but I kept playing and ended up really enjoying it. It was so much fun. It had fun game play, a little inconsistent here and there but pretty solid overall. Also the game play is a mix or stealth and action, you get to pick your style but I would recommend you play it the stealthy way its a lot more fun. There is really nothing I could say about this game except I had a lot of fun with it and I would recommend that you at least gave it a shot.… Expand
  79. Evgeny__N
    May 4, 2018
    8
    Кратко: Игра получилась лучше первой части. В игру интересно играть, но только на 1-3 прохождения.
    Плюсы:
    -Хорошее управление на DualShock. -Хорошая графика. -Улучшенные системы первой части. -Приятный геймплей (не всегда). -Убраны косяки первой части. Минусы: -Убогая физика. -Однообразный мир. -Убогое оружие. -Плохой Саундтрек.    Кратко: Игра получилась лучше первой части. В игру интересно играть, но только на 1-3 прохождения.
    Плюсы:
    -Хорошее управление на DualShock.
    -Хорошая графика.
    -Улучшенные системы первой части.
    -Приятный геймплей (не всегда).
    -Убраны косяки первой части.
    Минусы:
    -Убогая физика.
    -Однообразный мир.
    -Убогое оружие.
    -Плохой Саундтрек.
  80. buddy01238
    Jun 3, 2018
    8
    Watch dogs 2 improves on nearly all the bad mechanics of the first. Improved and fun hacking make this game extremely fun to mess around in. The story of the game is slightly weak bringing the game down a bit but all the missions are fun and unique and the story is reasonably long as well as many side missions. The graphics look so good and is a great representation of San Francisco ThisWatch dogs 2 improves on nearly all the bad mechanics of the first. Improved and fun hacking make this game extremely fun to mess around in. The story of the game is slightly weak bringing the game down a bit but all the missions are fun and unique and the story is reasonably long as well as many side missions. The graphics look so good and is a great representation of San Francisco This game is great to play and is a very good buy. A weak story and many glitches bring the overall score down but the fun gameplay, graphics and many hours into this game make it an solid 8/10.… Expand
  81. GODonyaONFiRE
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Esli tebe 12 let i ty chuvstvuesh sebya hakerom-eta igra dlya tebya. Igra horoshechnaya, platina izi ksati.
  82. WaspyWasp
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    I really like this game. It's just a ton of fun to me personally. The gameplay loop is good, the online mode is especially fun, the online hacking mode is super cool and feels super intense to play, trying to find the other player before you lose. Super engaging. The driving's serviceable, i do feel like the combat is somewhat worse compared to the first one though. I especially like theI really like this game. It's just a ton of fun to me personally. The gameplay loop is good, the online mode is especially fun, the online hacking mode is super cool and feels super intense to play, trying to find the other player before you lose. Super engaging. The driving's serviceable, i do feel like the combat is somewhat worse compared to the first one though. I especially like the hacking in this game and how open it is to experimentation, especially in the open world. I love finding collectibles through sometimes incredibly bizarre ideas. The story and characters are also improved from the first game. Overall fun game and I'm definitely going for the platinum. I'm curious to play Legion because the reviews seem mixed … Expand
  83. superpyro296
    May 15, 2020
    8
    Watch Dogs 2 is way better than its predecessor. I think they created a really interesting open world with a unique vibe. In some areas, San Francisco is gorgeous, especially the Silicon Valley area. The gameplay mechanics, in my opinion, are really well done. I like the way the different environmental puzzles are made. In terms of genre, WD 1 seemed more like a third-person shooter withWatch Dogs 2 is way better than its predecessor. I think they created a really interesting open world with a unique vibe. In some areas, San Francisco is gorgeous, especially the Silicon Valley area. The gameplay mechanics, in my opinion, are really well done. I like the way the different environmental puzzles are made. In terms of genre, WD 1 seemed more like a third-person shooter with hacking tricks but Watch Dogs 2 is more like a real stealth and hacking game where the levels can be seen as puzzles. That's why the game is not for everyone and that's why also some persons who enjoyed WD1 didn't like Watch Dogs 2.

    In fact, in order to enjoy this game, you have to play it stealthy. You can have access to different guns but I found the most of them completely useless. I tried to go gun-blazing but the experience was too frustrating.

    There is a general consensus that the story is weak and I completely agree (otherwise, I would have a 9 rating for this game). It's not that the story is really weak but it's more that there is not really a coherent story. This game is more structured in different missions who all have their unique setting and story. However, I found most of the characters funny.

    To conclude, I would add also that you can choose your own soundtrack which I appreciated. I would recommend their electronic soundtrack. Watch Dogs 2 is a modern open-world game with fun missions. I give it 8,4/10    … Expand
  84. aaridici
    Aug 20, 2018
    8
    If you enjoyed the first game, this is very similar to the first game. It sadly removes some of the good stuff but it also adds newer exciting stuff.

    With the exception of the very short prequel mission (is that the preorder bonus?), the game starts very slow. This is intentional as it wants to introduce you to side quests and chores (like SF Driver which is similar to being an    If you enjoyed the first game, this is very similar to the first game. It sadly removes some of the good stuff but it also adds newer exciting stuff.

    With the exception of the very short prequel mission (is that the preorder bonus?), the game starts very slow. This is intentional as it wants to introduce you to side quests and chores (like SF Driver which is similar to being an Uber/Lyft driver in game). This made me put the game down after months at this point. However, if you are willing to sit through the first 4-5 hours or so, then things get quite interesting.

    Most side quests are fun and the story actually is cohesive although early on it seems random. Main story line is a delight. The game play is well polished (minus a few minor hiccups here and there) but some of the decisions made are either handicapping the game or leaving you feeling not right. I would have liked to see Marcus make more money early on to allow purchasing expensive cars midway through the game instead of end game as I would have liked to spend more time driving the Lambo equivalent car a lot more. The downloadable performance car was the one I drove the entire time as the other cars were not affordable. Both the Lambo and the Ferrari (they have different names but you can tell which one is which :) are too expensive to unlock and by the time you do, there is just not much left to do in the game. Driving those cars is actually a lot of fun.

    My main complaint, which leaves me baffled, is seeing Marcus use lethal force. It simply doesn't make sense for his character and this hacker collective. However, if you don't use lethal force, NPCs that were stunned wake up in couple of minutes way sooner than you can accomplish your mission. Also each time you spend significant time using your jumper from afar to complete your mission - which is the best way to complete these missions nonlethally - a random NPC suddenly spawns next to Marcus getting him detected and starting a gun fight. Gun play is very good and fun but it just doesn't fit the story at all where the hacker collective is the savior of the people while using lethal force on people doing their jobs...    … Expand
  85. PabloCHK
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    Un juego divertido, una historia regular, mejor conducción que el primer juego, personajes carismáticos, un sistema de hackeo mas amplio, un multijugador divertido hasta cierto punto. Me gusto.
  86. MathiasVoorhees
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the best game of 2016, I am not a fan of the first but this one I love. I like the story, the graphics and general realism is some of the best I have ever seen. One thing I do not like is Horatio, I feel like there's no interaction between him and the player and so his death scene was sad not because I liked him but because his potential was wasted. Sorry if this is a bit short but since I love this game I do not have a bit of critic for it except that.… Expand
  87. coolwali
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    While the tone and story were not to my liking, the added options to hacking and world design make simply completing even basic missions fun
  88. BekaFet
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    Best game in my life. All in this game are better than other games, i love this character, gameplay and plot.
  89. Lanak
    Dec 6, 2018
    8
    Не плохо, если сравнивать с 1ой частью.
    -1 балл за физику (оружия и машин).
    -1 балл за сюжет.
    Итог: 8/10.
  90. Xiao1Antonio
    Jan 7, 2019
    9
    I really hate being forced to play with others in a game and when I found out how to play alone, there's not anything at all to dislike about this game except of how much of a grind it can be at times.
  91. samsepiol
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    No lies, one of the best games in my life. I truly love every aspect of this damn awesome game.
    Yes, plot's kind of superficial, but it's fun to play. I love the style, the vibes, Marcus, DedSec guys.
    Really living world that is interesting to explore for thousands hours. Keep it up, Ubisoft!
  92. cdtrix
    May 23, 2019
    8
    Cool script. Cool UI. Cool Soundtracks. Cool Graphic. Cool Gameplay. A lot of content. And then: **** car physics. **** shoot physics. **** imbalance chases. That`s all. Despite the disadvantages, the game deserves high praise, at least, because it is the only project of this scale in this setting
  93. Ruzaky
    Jul 31, 2020
    8
    After all controversies that surrounded Watch dogs 1 , this game had no expectations, and after finishing it can easily say its great open world game and even multiplayes is super fun
  94. CucaBeludo
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    O jogo é otimo
    Ambientaçao maravilhosa
    Graficos lindos
    Personagens carismaticos e cativantes
  95. Mohammadgama82
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it's good in multi-player. And it will better with new updates. Thanks… Expand
  96. GreenManGaming
    Apr 10, 2019
    8
    Watch Dogs 2’s distinctive hacking and puzzle mechanics do a great job of reminding you that you’re not playing just another Grand Theft Auto clone as you tear through its beautiful Bay Area map. Marcus is a bit too friendly of a guy to be believable as our instrument of mayhem, but the flexible missions let you get through mostly non-violently if you’re good enough at stealth. And when itWatch Dogs 2’s distinctive hacking and puzzle mechanics do a great job of reminding you that you’re not playing just another Grand Theft Auto clone as you tear through its beautiful Bay Area map. Marcus is a bit too friendly of a guy to be believable as our instrument of mayhem, but the flexible missions let you get through mostly non-violently if you’re good enough at stealth. And when it works, multiplayer is good unconventional cat-and-mouse fun, too.… Expand
  97. Omarbaba19
    Apr 25, 2019
    9
    oyun akıyo tabiki bi gta rakibi olamaz ama bu da iyi oyunun eksikleri yokmu tabiki var adamlar ilk oyuna göre bazı değişiklikler yapmiş çevre olarak ek silah ve ek yardımcı eleman olarak eklenti ve değişiklikler yapılmış bu da ilgi çekici bazı durum ben sevdim şahsen bu başarıların devamını dilerim ama serinin 3. oyunu daha bi aksiyonlu bulmacaları falan bol olursa
  98. Scotty120
    Nov 14, 2019
    8
    I waited to get this game but i should have got it sooner. A great game far better then the first game.
  99. Pixel3a
    May 8, 2019
    8
    Watch Dogs 2’s distinctive hacking and puzzle mechanics do a great job of reminding you that you’re not playing just another Grand Theft Auto clone as you tear through its beautiful Bay Area map. Marcus is a bit too friendly of a guy to be believable as our instrument of mayhem, but the flexible missions let you get through mostly non-violently if you’re good enough at stealth. And when itWatch Dogs 2’s distinctive hacking and puzzle mechanics do a great job of reminding you that you’re not playing just another Grand Theft Auto clone as you tear through its beautiful Bay Area map. Marcus is a bit too friendly of a guy to be believable as our instrument of mayhem, but the flexible missions let you get through mostly non-violently if you’re good enough at stealth. And when it works, multiplayer is good unconventional cat-and-mouse fun, too.… Expand
  100. Smjdale
    Sep 12, 2020
    9
    It’s very good one of the most alive feeling open worlds in a game ever. I can’t wait for WD Legion.
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Awards & Rankings

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#43 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#15 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#13 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 95
  3. Negative: 0 out of 95
  1. BaziCenter
    Feb 14, 2017
    80
    Despite a few flaws, Watch Dogs 2 delivers where the original game failed. The game has improved on every aspect and provides a vibrant city with lots of hacking fun. The story is dull without any special moments but the immersive open world with lots of quests will keep you entertained.
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  2. TrueGaming
    Jan 15, 2017
    85
    Watch Dogs 2 brilliantly solves the main issue the first game had while providing a world full of enjoyable missions. We faced some problems with the camera, especially during the car race. We also faced some issues with connectivity and online play. In the end, Watch Dogs 2 is a game that delivers in most aspects and provides hours of enjoyable content.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 8, 2017
    70
    Despite the MP issues, Watch Dogs 2 hacks this series back on track with its gorgeous locales, and silly emergent fun. Marcus isn’t *quite* our cup of tea, but he sure beats the hell out of the last guy. [January 2016, p71]
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