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  1. Aug 19, 2019
    9
    Flexible hacking in open missions give Watch Dogs 2 a distinctive flavor, though its story clashes with its violence.
  2. May 4, 2020
    9
    It's a surprisingly good game. I really enjoyed every moment of it. To be honest I didn't have any expectation, because I didn't like the first watch dogs but I absolutely recommend this one and looking forward the next episode of the series.
  3. Sep 22, 2019
    8
    Brings every good concept from the disappointing first game and makes it more enjoyable, online, fun, and ridiculously more interactive.
  4. Aug 22, 2020
    8
    After playing GTA V and Watch_dogs, Watch_dogs 2 was a complete disappointment. What makes a good open-world game are 3 things: The story, the gameplay, and the setting/graphics. The story was an improvement from the previous installment but the setting of San Francisco did not feel as lively as Chicago. The gunplay and driving of WD2 felt worse and setting up a Getaway shootout scenarioAfter playing GTA V and Watch_dogs, Watch_dogs 2 was a complete disappointment. What makes a good open-world game are 3 things: The story, the gameplay, and the setting/graphics. The story was an improvement from the previous installment but the setting of San Francisco did not feel as lively as Chicago. The gunplay and driving of WD2 felt worse and setting up a Getaway shootout scenario didn't feel as fluid as WD. But due to the stealth component and the fluidity of movement and controls, my rating is the same as the Watch_dogs Expand
  5. Nov 3, 2019
    9
    what I like about this game the most is the creativity and it's different from other games.
    you can control stuff, solve puzzles, huge open world filled with life and fun stuff to do.
    good story and character, one of the best Ubisoft games recently.
  6. Dec 8, 2019
    9
    GRAPHICS : Great
    CAMPAIGN : OKAY
    MULTIPLAYER : FUNNY AND INTERESTING
    PHYSICS : UNREALISTIC AND INTERESTING
    CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION : VERY GOOD
  7. Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Un juego muy entretenido, la verdad es genial andar haciendo misiones y diabluras controlando las cosas electrónicas.
  8. Feb 29, 2020
    9
    Игра мне очень понравилась. Но хочу заметить, что сюжет и концовка достаточно слабовата. Я ожидал более фееричного конца, а в остальном очень достойная игра!
  9. Nov 22, 2020
    9
    I love this game
    While the story in Watch Dogs 1 is better the second improves every other aspect.
    Better hacking, better Open World and more fun to be had.
  10. Feb 2, 2020
    9
    I played this game on day release when it first came out, although some reason I didn’t beat it and put it down. I recently went back to it for this first time in like 3 years and wow this game got better with age I don’t know why but it felt so fun and the world felt alive! I don’t know why younger me put it down but damn I’m glad I picked it back up.
  11. May 8, 2020
    8
    Much better than his predecesor. Lot of new mechanics but driving still awful. However, i like the direction this franchise is taking. Good game after all.
  12. Dec 22, 2021
    8
    This is a unique open world game featuring digital hacking and personal privacy issues. It is GTA-like but also shows distinguishable features.
  13. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This may be my second favourite game. It’s so fun. My favourite thing to do in this game is hacking cars, I don’t know why it’s so fun probably because i’m a maniac and i like exploding things. The story isn’t great i don’t remember a lot of things about the story, but everything else is is great.
  14. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Is THIS a Epic game and THIS is amazing man THIS game Back the Watch Dogs franchise on the market
  15. Jun 30, 2022
    8
    I absolutely loved this game, The experience is still great even the main missions are finished unlike other games where it gets boring after finishing the Main missions. The story is good, The game soundtrack is good, The graphics surprisingly still holds up to this day, The exploration is great yet the combat mechanics were a little bit downgraded from the first game.
  16. Jun 20, 2020
    8
    My first impression was "Oh noooo! A Will.i.am simulator" - I hated the opening of the game after coming fresh from WD1. Once I got settled and changed my outfit (why can't I create my own character? It wouldn't affect anything at all + would also let my daughter play as a girl) it became my GTA San Andreas for this generation.
  17. Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Story 8/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Graphics 8/10

    WATCH DOGS 2 better than I expected, big improvement over the original
  18. Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Este comentário é universal nas minhas reviews. Apenas quero dar nota aos jogos e caso queiram saber mais alguma coisa sobre o jogo, aconselho a ver outras reviews ou até mesmo a experimentar o jogo.
  19. Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This game is great it's story is pretty good and the gameplay is wonderful the game is full of activities the map is big and I spend a lot of time to explore it
  20. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    this is also an amazing game, the first one is way better than the second one but they both brilliant, definitely worth buying. story is great, love main character, parkour is amazing and fun, gameplay is sick and I feel connected to the city. this game is that kind of game that you want to buy first when you get a PS4 or XBOX. top quality game
  21. Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Basically everything wd1 wasn’t .

    You can hack transportation, construction equipment. Mechanics are great. Graphics are decent and story.
  22. Jun 25, 2022
    10
    One of my most favorite games of all time. I liked the cheesy dialogue. I liked the cheesy cutscenes and storyline. I loved the open world. I loved hacking things and coming up with different ways to do a mission. Unlike TLOU2 that makes you do each mission and each room they way they want.
  23. Oct 25, 2020
    8
    Almost everything in this game is great, for real. Nice game Ubisoft, if you didn't had failed in the first game, this game would got the appreciation that he deserved.
  24. Jun 29, 2020
    8
    I think I wanted to move to San Francisco after tens of hours I have spent with Marcus discovering this beautiful, well done open-world game.
  25. Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it's not that bad a story
    Admittedly Marcus may be to lighthearted if you kill loads of people. The characters may not be that fleshed out but they still seem funny and human
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  26. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Классная игра. Я хоть и не любитель стелса, но здесь он просто шикарен. Как по мне лучший стелс.
  27. Aug 27, 2020
    8
    The story isn´t the best but the gameplay is f*cking awesome. There are a lot of things to do and the way to do it are amazing.
    It was one of the games that I had the most fun playing
  28. Jul 12, 2020
    8
    Watch Dogs is the sort of game not necessarily driven by the story, but instead the open world. The space available to the player is the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, and the Silicon Valley. While a lot of buildings and houses have unopenable doors, there a few visitable locations like pawn shops and restaurants. The game features several famous San FranciscoWatch Dogs is the sort of game not necessarily driven by the story, but instead the open world. The space available to the player is the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, and the Silicon Valley. While a lot of buildings and houses have unopenable doors, there a few visitable locations like pawn shops and restaurants. The game features several famous San Francisco locations, and a great-looking environment on top of that. There’s a host of vehicles ranging from boats to supercars, and fast travel is available from HQ to HQ. (There’s one in San Francisco, one in Silicon Valley, and one in Oakland). There’s no essential problem with the characters or storyline, but the missions don’t feel nearly as fun as just driving around and doing whatever you want. The variety of the game provides many options for what you can do. You can become a thief, hacking people’s bank accounts and stealing their money, or a gang vigilante, clearing the area from crime. The game overall is great fun for many hours. Expand
  29. Nov 3, 2020
    10
    Ótimo. Achei melhor q gtaV. Jogo muito bonito e bem feito. Personagens cativantes etc...
  30. Jun 8, 2022
    8
    Nach viel Kritik am ersten Teil des neuen Franchises, will Ubisoft mit dem Sequel nun alles besser machen, und in vieler Hinsicht gelingt dies auch. So ist San Francisco als neue Location deutlich lebendiger und bunter als das triste Chicago des Erstlingswerks.

    Zudem fokussiert die Story stärker auch die Möglichkeiten, die das Hacking Setting in gesellschaftskritischer Perspektive
    Nach viel Kritik am ersten Teil des neuen Franchises, will Ubisoft mit dem Sequel nun alles besser machen, und in vieler Hinsicht gelingt dies auch. So ist San Francisco als neue Location deutlich lebendiger und bunter als das triste Chicago des Erstlingswerks.

    Zudem fokussiert die Story stärker auch die Möglichkeiten, die das Hacking Setting in gesellschaftskritischer Perspektive hergibt. Auch viele Spielmechaniken wurden verändert und die typische Ubisoft Formel so weitgehend abgeschüttelt. So verzichtet Watchdogs 2 beispielsweise auf das Freischalten von Funktürmen. Auch viele Nebenaufgaben gestalten sich nun deutlich weniger repetitiv und wurden organischer in das generelle Setting eingebunden.

    Viel kritisiert wurde am ersten Teil auch die laue Geschichte um den depressiven Racheengel Aiden. Insbesondere hier wollte man nun alles anders machen, schafft es nun aber gekonnt krachend auf der anderen Seite vom Pferd zu fallen. Denn die Hipster Hacker Gruppe um Marcus ist so übertrieben und stereotyp dargestellt, dass es stellenweise wirklich schon peinlich wird. Um Watchdogs 2, angelehnt an ein GTA 5, vorwiegend als Satire zu spielen, dafür nimmt sich der Titel am Ende dann leider zu ernst.

    Leider wurde auch das Gameplay eher etwas "verschlimmbessert". Vielleicht hat Ubisoft die Kritik am ersten Teil doch etwas zu ernst genommen und deshalb letztlich zu viele Spielmechaniken nochmal in die Hand genommen, eben auch solche, die eigentlich bereits sehr rund und motivierend funktionierten. So wirkt Watchdogs 2 im Vergleich zum ersten Teil durchaus etwas überfrachtet und vom Pacing nicht gut ausbalanciert. Die neuen Gimmicks, wie etwa die Drohnen, mit denen sich nun nochmals mehr Möglichkeiten eröffnen in Missionen auch völlig unentdeckt ans Ziel zu kommen, sind schon eine coole Idee, sie machen aber die Kamerahacks, die das Gameplay des ersten Teils noch so innovativ gemacht hatten, eigentlich völlig überflüssig. Durch die vielen verschiedene Möglichkeiten, die Watchdogs 2 uns bietet, spielt es sich sehr abwechslungsreich, aber auch deutlich weniger übersichtlich und wirkt irgendwie überfrachtet, was ein gezieltes, taktisches Vorgehen, also ein Abwägen der effektivsten Vorgehensweise, oftmals konterkariert.

    Auch die Fahrphysik der Autos wurde komplett überarbeitet und wird nun deutlich effektvoller umgesetzt, nur in Folge dessen eben leider auch unberechenbarer. So sind, bei all der Action, vor allem die Hacking Tricks um Polizeiwagen abzuhängen oder Helikopter auszuschalten nun kaum mehr gezielt einsetzbar und das Ganze artet meist im reinen Chaos aus. Ob ein Entkommen mit dem Auto gelingt oder nicht, entscheidet so oft mehr der Zufall als das fahrerische sowie hackerische Geschick. Da kann manchmal schon regelrecht Frust aufkommen. Defacto flieht man in Watchdogs 2 meist effektiver zu Fuß, was meines Erachtens aber weniger zum Spielgefühl passt.

    Alles in allem macht auch Watch Dogs 2 dennoch eine Menge Spaß. Nicht zuletzt aufgrund der tollen Inszenierung und der wirklich fantastischen Open World, die einem GTA 5 kaum nachsteht und das Chicago des Erstlingswerks der Entwickler sicherlich bei weitem überflügelt. Hoffen wir, dass sich Ubisoft für einen dritten Teil mehr Zeit nimmt, um das Gameplay weiter zu perfektionieren und vielleicht auch wieder ein wenig zu entfrachten.
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  31. Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Didn't pick this game up when it came out as I was a bit disappointed with the first one so picked it up when it was on offer a little while ago and was so glad I did. It's everything the first one should of been. Which is why I think a lot of people overlooked this game.

    It's a lot more fun and the main character is a lot more likeable and has a good story. I'm really looking forward
    Didn't pick this game up when it came out as I was a bit disappointed with the first one so picked it up when it was on offer a little while ago and was so glad I did. It's everything the first one should of been. Which is why I think a lot of people overlooked this game.

    It's a lot more fun and the main character is a lot more likeable and has a good story. I'm really looking forward to the 3rd one after this.
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  32. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Quite good, enjoyable experience, lackluster side quests whereas the main campaign is superb. Enjoyed the multiplayer missions
  33. Sep 1, 2020
    8
    I think this game did exactly what it should have after the first game. The first did best at just being a fun game but it tried to take it self seriously which watch dogs 2 fixed by being more goofy. This is a big improvement over the first game although I give it the same score as the first game because at the time I played both of these games I for some reason enjoyed the first more.I think this game did exactly what it should have after the first game. The first did best at just being a fun game but it tried to take it self seriously which watch dogs 2 fixed by being more goofy. This is a big improvement over the first game although I give it the same score as the first game because at the time I played both of these games I for some reason enjoyed the first more. But I can see this is better than the first. Cant wait for legion and I hope they make a watch dogs 3 which is just as goofy as watch dogs 2 Expand
  34. Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta bueno por que es mundo abierto es buno pero Esta muy bien y la historia esta muy bueno pero no Tan mal Expand
  35. Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Very good game, already finished it like 9 times it's perfect !
    There's so much player can do Story had couple of sad moments for me but this does not affect The perfect gameplay! It has several minuses like shooting and couple ofbugs but they are very rare.
  36. Nov 4, 2020
    8
    Watch Dogs 2 is much better than the first game. It features a bright, colorful open-world, a fun cast of characters, a solid lead in Markus, a good story and fun gameplay. I actually got the Platinum trophy for this game, which tells you I put in many hours. It was just that entertaining and enjoyable. I love the quirky and funny vibe the game gives off. It's too bad with the more recentWatch Dogs 2 is much better than the first game. It features a bright, colorful open-world, a fun cast of characters, a solid lead in Markus, a good story and fun gameplay. I actually got the Platinum trophy for this game, which tells you I put in many hours. It was just that entertaining and enjoyable. I love the quirky and funny vibe the game gives off. It's too bad with the more recent "Legion" that Ubisoft has abandoned story for the sake of a new gameplay feature, but oh well. Here's to hoping the fourth entry will be more like WD2, because it is by far the best in the series. Expand
  37. Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Игра несомненно хороша и даже отлична, но есть два минуса: первый - ужаснейшая физики машини, а второй - есть небольшое количество багов, связанных с посадкой в транспорт, плохое наведение прицеливание для хакинга ну и несколько проблем с "паркуром". И ещё, Ubisoft, я бы хотел вам выразить огромнейшую благодарность затакой идеальный подбор треков в радио. Моя итоговая оценка - 9/10.Игра несомненно хороша и даже отлична, но есть два минуса: первый - ужаснейшая физики машини, а второй - есть небольшое количество багов, связанных с посадкой в транспорт, плохое наведение прицеливание для хакинга ну и несколько проблем с "паркуром". И ещё, Ubisoft, я бы хотел вам выразить огромнейшую благодарность затакой идеальный подбор треков в радио. Моя итоговая оценка - 9/10. (language - Russian) Expand
  38. Nov 10, 2020
    8
    Much better than its predecessor, but it is not without faults. The game's optimization needs attention 6/10, graphics can be better especially as we played games like days gone they have proven it can be better so 7.5/10, It has a good storyline close to current reality 9/10, playtime or longevity is good 8/10, user-friendly (trophies and gameplay ) 9/10.Total of 7.9/10
  39. Nov 21, 2020
    8
    Almost a great game, the multiplayer is very fun and so are the story missions, I always skipped the cutscenes because I found the group a little too hippy and cringe, But a promising direction for the Watch Dogs franchise.
  40. Sep 10, 2020
    8
    Well, what can I say about WD2? I went through the whole game with great pleasure. There is plenty of content, the visual component is excellent even in 2020, the gameplay is very diverse and interesting. The plot is quite simple in general, but sometimes there were specific moments when I was a little confused about what was happening (well, maybe I'm just a little dumb). There were minorWell, what can I say about WD2? I went through the whole game with great pleasure. There is plenty of content, the visual component is excellent even in 2020, the gameplay is very diverse and interesting. The plot is quite simple in general, but sometimes there were specific moments when I was a little confused about what was happening (well, maybe I'm just a little dumb). There were minor flaws, but against the background of all this action, I will not focus on them, they are not worth it. I definitely advise you to go through. This is not something like AC: Oddyssey :D Expand
  41. Sep 11, 2020
    8
    Once you are done with the story, you can constantly bump into other players online hack each other vice versa
  42. Oct 1, 2020
    9
    The thing that destroy the game is the car driving, unless it’s excellent game and enjoyable to play.
  43. Oct 21, 2020
    10
    I have played and have scored more than 90 percent in both parts of Watch dogs game , so i admit that this game is one of the best and closest GTA games ever made ( specially in Ps4 console ) @ThisisJimik
  44. Oct 21, 2020
    10
    This Game is so incredible, better than the first one, better mechanics, customize your weapons, your clothes, the missions are unique, an open world, rechargeable hacks, it looks realistic and more. I really enjoyed the experience of this game!!!
  45. Nov 16, 2022
    8
    Algo que hizo muy bien esta secuela fue ir de cara y no hacer promesas estúpidas que luego no se cumplirían. Mejora en todo al original aunque la historia no sea nada del otro mundo. Muy entretenido como alternativa a GTA.
  46. Nov 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tiene muy buena jugabilidad y lo malo es que tiene misiones repetitivas pero lo demás está muy bueno y una historia buena. Lo recomiendo y vas a tener muchas horas de entretenimiento! Expand
  47. Dec 18, 2020
    9
    This is probably my favourite game the story is really good it’s is just as good as gta 5 only on thing is I don’t like the water physics
  48. Nov 5, 2021
    10
    It was a great adventure that gave so many emotions, this beautiful world amazed me which once broke mine game.
  49. Nov 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game! I was very sorry when Horace died ... I completed the game 4 times 100% Expand
  50. Nov 21, 2021
    8
    What Amazing game ,I Really love This game , amazing LOD of San Francisco
    but unfortunately The City feels dead
  51. Jul 18, 2022
    8
    Ottimo gioco con una trama simpatica ma profonda che esplora temi profondi, i personaggi sono memorabili e tutto ciò unito ad un ottimo game play e mai noioso mi ha portato a dare un 8, e a completarlo al 100% MA il gioco non è esente da difetti infatti l’IA dei nemici non è così brillante e i bug sono molti anche se parecchi non sono invalidanti nella partita.
  52. Jan 30, 2022
    9
    Woah it was my first time i played this game and its alot alot better than Gta 5 the characters but physics are that good but still amazing city and characters.
  53. Feb 12, 2022
    10
    One of best game i have ever seen.
    It have good graphic and low amount of the bug. And good story (not the best).
  54. Mar 19, 2022
    8
    best best best the good of the gold game in world and legendary of histore the time
  55. Apr 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story was amazing! I really like the map, San fransisco is beautiful. I love that you can hack so much things and the parkour is really good. Expand
  56. May 31, 2022
    10
    Personally one of my favorite story games I've ever played, the game for me was super memorable.
  57. May 13, 2023
    8
    ........................................................................yes
  58. Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Great game. Loved every moment i spend in it.
    While some people don't like ded sec members in this game i would say i really liked those characters.
    Just a amazing but not perfect game in general.
  59. Aug 26, 2022
    8
    I've wanted wrench's mask ever since this game was revealed so if you wanna help a bro out you most definitely can ;)
  60. Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Watch Dogs 2 is the best game compared to Watch Dogs 1 and Watch Dog Legion, which is a vast city especially with better steals.
  61. Dec 5, 2022
    8
    Okay this game is severely underrated and I wish more people would play this game because its a pure banger.
  62. Dec 12, 2022
    10
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  63. Feb 12, 2023
    8
    Good story, epic city, great graphics and good gameplay. Highly recommend if you like open world games.
  64. Feb 2, 2023
    8
    Good game. Best in the trilogy. I don't have anything else to say. I wish there wasn't a 75 character minimum.
  65. May 27, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is perfect in every way The only problem i have with it is marcus will b pushed and not thrown when hit by a car
    There is another problem in games physics which no studio can make good physics in Their game Unless the game is based off physics
    The Combat ui is cursed a little because you can lose your pursures when you enter a small closerd area b when the cops see you go there they are just nah we ain't checking there
    Its like that in every game almost
    But overall the game is great
    I suggest y'all trying it
    The ai is exteremly good and developed and the graphics and story and the characters are also great
    The sad part is this games is dead now in 2023 i hope it comes back
    Or maybe gta 6 might be as developed as this game
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  66. Jul 9, 2023
    8
    Very Good game. Can spend some time to play and exeprience it again. Download and give it a try again in future
  67. Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Leaving aside the comparisons with other games, WD2 is innovative, it has a lot to offer, a realistic world where nothing is private, improvable but charismatic characters (wrench) The best game in the saga, it has many details, entertaining gameplay and varied missions, an IP that can give much more and Ubisoft must know how to take care of it
  68. Jul 19, 2023
    10
    This game is just all out fun time. It takes itself seriously only a few times because it recognizes what it should be. Fun, mediocre, big, flashy.
  69. Aug 6, 2023
    8
    Es el mejor en ambientación de los 3, la ciudad se siente viva! Con npcs haciendo cada uno una cosa diferente, gráficos que a día de hoy 2023, han envejecido bastante bien, su historia es algo floja y las físicas de conducción son horrendas pero todo lo demás, es fenomenal!
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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 95
  2. Negative: 0 out of 95
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]