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. NathanHendon
    Jan 13, 2017
    9
    Tons of hours later I can say that this game really surprised me. A vast and meaningfully dense open world that is stylized will make for fun hours upon hours within the game. Drone and RC mechanics are used well in environmental puzzles but never heavily relied upon. Small details (Such as in the GTA series) are shockingly left out and filled with bizarre Ubisoft touches that don't seemTons of hours later I can say that this game really surprised me. A vast and meaningfully dense open world that is stylized will make for fun hours upon hours within the game. Drone and RC mechanics are used well in environmental puzzles but never heavily relied upon. Small details (Such as in the GTA series) are shockingly left out and filled with bizarre Ubisoft touches that don't seem to mesh with the world.

    Characters are incredibly caricatured in a "Hack the planet" sort of way and are all incredibly likable. A commentary on Silicone valley, the story presents a highly satirized version of the tech culture in San Francisco but in a brand of Ubisoft humor that has finally found its feet and is far away from the GTA style of satire. Also the game represents the progressive nature of San Francisco at every location that there is NPC's so beware if you are conservative. Although the attacks on the right are surface level and fleshed out into their own stories so divorced from the base attacks later on (See Thruss in the game)

    Multiplayer is fun to mess around with, especially during the end game but not fleshed out enough to ensure a rewarding system of play and progression. Season pass and cosmetic packs are unfortunately present.

    Level designs are particularly well done with multiple approaches to completing objectives. Enemy AI is more sophisticated in spotting and tracking but suffers the usual Ubisoft enemy fodder when engaged in combat. Marcus's ability to take hits is reduced compared to other Ubisoft titles to try and artificially encourage a non-lethal approach but of course there is a whole upgrade branch dedicated to making him better with guns contradicting this.

    Hacking puzzles are easily just moving your drone around and are use only as pacing tools for the flow of the missions. However the missions are incredibly paced and also a ton of fun to replay with new upgrades and different approaches. Environmental puzzles in the open world can be great fun little brain teasers that require scaling buildings, more hacking puzzles, using ramps and motorcycles, crane traversal between buildings but can also be tedious, requiring explosives or you to break the physics with fork and scissor lifts.

    Overall a fun time is had in the open world, in missions, hanging out with the characters, exploring the satire hidden among you and petting the dogs around you. One of the best open world games on the current systems it is well worth a look.    … Expand
  2. TechnoStew
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    This is day one of play, so it might change.

    So basically, I played the previous game, and I gave it a zero due to, well, everything (Go read my review if you want more). But this game is more polished than a brand new instrument, which is what the game is: a beautiful instrument capable of producing the most amazing performances and delighting you with everything. The mechanics    This is day one of play, so it might change.

    So basically, I played the previous game, and I gave it a zero due to, well, everything (Go read my review if you want more). But this game is more polished than a brand new instrument, which is what the game is: a beautiful instrument capable of producing the most amazing performances and delighting you with everything. The mechanics (hacking, driving, shooting, parkour) are tight, concise, and beautiful. The only thing that could make them better (for me) would be if I actually played PS4 on a regular basis (I mainly play PC but screw waiting another few weeks I got exams then). The story is, in my opinion, pretty good, but I have yet to get out of the first 2.5 hours that everyone has already seen on YouTube, so take that with a grain of salt. Graphics are stunning, absolutely NO downgrading. The E3 demo is true to the real game.

    In summary, it's what Watch Dogs wanted to be, but couldn't because it didn't have anti-autism medicine yet.    … Expand
  3. Nasos
    Nov 16, 2016
    9
    While first watch dogs was kinda beta test for new franchise, this one delivers much better experience
    Ubisoft knows how to make successful sequel (Assassin's Creed 2) and i think after failures of another 2016 titles we got real winner
  4. thaesino
    Nov 15, 2016
    9
    Without giving anything away, and with only a couple of hours of play, I'll say this (and will update as I see fit):

    Straight from the get go, this is exactly the kind of hacker game I expected from part one. The amount of tools, the funny pop culture references from our own social media, the voice acting (which was already great in part 1), the depiction of S. Francisco. Thanks    Without giving anything away, and with only a couple of hours of play, I'll say this (and will update as I see fit):

    Straight from the get go, this is exactly the kind of hacker game I expected from part one. The amount of tools, the funny pop culture references from our own social media, the voice acting (which was already great in part 1), the depiction of S. Francisco.

    Thanks Ubisoft for finally releasing a game worth the hype. And you didn't even hype this one up as much as part 1.. look how well it went.    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. TheDarkAssassin
    Nov 28, 2016
    9
    It's hard to put into words how much more improved Watch Dogs 2 is next to the original game. Like most people, I hated the first game and I almost completely skipped Watch Dogs 2 because of it. I have to say, I am really glad I didn't. This game is the polar opposite to the first one. First of all, the main protagonist in the game is a lot more interesting and upbeat versus Aiden PierceIt's hard to put into words how much more improved Watch Dogs 2 is next to the original game. Like most people, I hated the first game and I almost completely skipped Watch Dogs 2 because of it. I have to say, I am really glad I didn't. This game is the polar opposite to the first one. First of all, the main protagonist in the game is a lot more interesting and upbeat versus Aiden Pierce in the first game. There is LOTS of humor in this game, but still some serious moments where it is appropriately leveled out. Tons of really fun and interesting missions, with a huge array of side content, so there's never really a dull moment during the gameplay experience. Not only that, but the variety of the missions are great as well. The game never felt boring or repetitive the entire time I was playing it. The game being set in San Francisco adds much more excitement with all the cool scenery. The game includes tons of upbeat music and even some cool interactions between civilians on the street. The story was amazing, with the right pacing and tone. It didn't feel rushed at the end like some games do. I also love the fact that you have a remote control car and drone to use. You can use these items to mark enemies, go through vents to get to areas you wouldn't be able to access normally, and even use them to hack certain items. There are so many cool details in this game, it's hard to name them all here. Overall, Ubisoft did a really amazing job with this one, and I couldn't of had more fun playing it.… Expand
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. mikepatyaev
    Nov 29, 2016
    9
    Damn, this game surprised me.
    Great story, amazing protagonist, EPIC CITY....okay, it's an epic game. Not an big fan of the first one, but this is amazing
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. zetsss
    Nov 22, 2016
    9
    If you guys played Watch dogs original before, you'll like it.
    Improvements are appeared and Ubisoft now made a actual game.
    but physics and some details are making me ... *sigh*
  15. BubuCash37
    Nov 23, 2016
    9
    This is a very surprising game made by Ubisoft. Usually, they do graphical downgrades and repetitive story. But now, all of that's different. Ubisoft kept their promise. My only issue is that my multiplayer doesn't work so well. I can't connect at all with other players. But, that doesn't upset me that much. 9 (8.5) / 10
  16. SpiffyGib
    Nov 23, 2016
    9
    Great game in general. The only flaw I see in this game is the mediocre story and sometimes repetitive gameplay. But not to bad, this game has loveable characters that you get attached to. Sometimes when I fully stealth a mission i get that sense of accomplishment. The multiplayer is good but nothing to brag about but I really enjoy the bounty hunt missions. The open world is also richGreat game in general. The only flaw I see in this game is the mediocre story and sometimes repetitive gameplay. But not to bad, this game has loveable characters that you get attached to. Sometimes when I fully stealth a mission i get that sense of accomplishment. The multiplayer is good but nothing to brag about but I really enjoy the bounty hunt missions. The open world is also rich with atmosphere and and a plentiful amount of activities to do. The hacking has much improved from the first game and is actually kind of cool how your character pulls out his laptop to fly his drone or do something else. feel free to add me on PSN: spiffygib… Expand
  17. ourtimehascome
    Dec 5, 2016
    9
    Watch Dogs 2 finds many improvements from its predecessor. The first game had awful driving mechanics, an unlikable protagonist and an uninteresting story. Watch Dogs 2 fixes these problems by substituting Aiden Pearce with Marcus Holloway, a young hacker who has nostalgia for the 80's, evident from his alter ego, "Retro." The parkour system is very well-done, though it still has itsWatch Dogs 2 finds many improvements from its predecessor. The first game had awful driving mechanics, an unlikable protagonist and an uninteresting story. Watch Dogs 2 fixes these problems by substituting Aiden Pearce with Marcus Holloway, a young hacker who has nostalgia for the 80's, evident from his alter ego, "Retro." The parkour system is very well-done, though it still has its flaws. Movement is very fluid and instead of a standard walking, Marcus will jog at a brisk pace. The "hacking" mechanics are back from the first game, with the new ability to manipulate vehicles. Pipe puzzles are back, which can be an annoyance for some, but I enjoyed them for the most part. The story has a good length, and features topical issues which will hit home for many people. Famous tech companies are parodied, with Google as Nudle and Facebook as Invite, among others.

    The story is the most inclusive I have ever seen in a video game. Every sexuality is represented, and every race. I felt Watch Dogs 2's locale was just as vibrant as the real San Francisco. The civilians in the world react to each other, and aren't robotic or static. The characters are all unique, with their eccentricities and quirks. The multiplayer is fun and engaging, but might not be enough for players to warrant revisiting the game. After completion, multiplayer is the only thing left, along with co-op specific missions, a PvP mode and a bounty hunter mode. Overall, the game exceeded my expectations.    … Expand
  18. Chris-Krollz
    Jan 10, 2017
    9
    I really liked playing Watch dogs 2 in San Francisco, away from the grim and gray Watch Dogs 1!

    WD2 is fresh, super funny, the characters are really fun to around with and you soon get sucked into that little gang of vigilante. The story line and events happening in the game are interesting and some take their roots in real life so it adds to the fun :) Gameplay wise you have the    I really liked playing Watch dogs 2 in San Francisco, away from the grim and gray Watch Dogs 1!

    WD2 is fresh, super funny, the characters are really fun to around with and you soon get sucked into that little gang of vigilante. The story line and events happening in the game are interesting and some take their roots in real life so it adds to the fun :)

    Gameplay wise you have the option of playing stealth or full brutal (playing stealth and hacking things is the most fun ^^)
    Driving was ok but it's still not the strongest point of the series. It does the job though nothing more.    … Expand
  19. stevecash83
    Jan 23, 2017
    9
    This game has it all. High speed chasing in cars or on foot, causing mayhem to the city streets, crazy gun fights and more. The story however is so compact with riddles, puzzles and extreme stealth situation that I would say the only way you whoul'd be better off from playing this game is to find something a bit worse.

    So far I've been sticking to the side missions to allow myself more    This game has it all. High speed chasing in cars or on foot, causing mayhem to the city streets, crazy gun fights and more. The story however is so compact with riddles, puzzles and extreme stealth situation that I would say the only way you whoul'd be better off from playing this game is to find something a bit worse.

    So far I've been sticking to the side missions to allow myself more research for hacking.

    All of the upgrades and new ways of tackling obstacles becomes necessary as you progress.

    Try this game folkes! It's a third person GTA style game about hacking. And, it is a blast!    … Expand
  20. DylanJHamilton
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    This follow up is a prime example of a company listening to their customers and utilizing the changes that they wanted. It is a prime example that Ubisoft does listen and makes improvements for the betterment of their games. Watch Dogs 2 is the sophomore installment in the Watch Dogs series developed by Ubisoft. It follows the story of hacker Marcus Holloway and DedSec with returningThis follow up is a prime example of a company listening to their customers and utilizing the changes that they wanted. It is a prime example that Ubisoft does listen and makes improvements for the betterment of their games. Watch Dogs 2 is the sophomore installment in the Watch Dogs series developed by Ubisoft. It follows the story of hacker Marcus Holloway and DedSec with returning character exposing corporations and groups for acts against humanity and liberties.

    The gameplay is much better as there is way more capabilities that Marcus has to do in this game that makes the experience beautiful. You can plan missions easier and approach things in different ways. Combat is a huge improvement. Gathering altogether, the story stays involved everywhere you go as civilians are way more responsive. Driving system is a major improvement.

    I like the vendetta story from the first installment but as this story evolves, it shows a major improvement where most users would enjoy a lot more. The characters are a lot less bland and more fun than the first game. The story is about taking down the man kind of just like Assassins Creed: Syndicate taking down sectors of their power one-by-one before the ultimate demise of the enemy. It is really refreshing and better for the series. The location is amazing with San Francisco, Oakland, Marin Island and Silicon Valley. Just an absolute perfect location for the series' concepts.

    Design is undeniably beautiful with outstanding graphics and FPS with minor bugs. I do believe Ubisoft could have taken even more time to improve civilian design and some design aspects releasing this just like the trailer and demo they gave us. Not entirely delivering, but the game itself redeems this aspect.

    To summarize, Ubisoft did a really good job on this one and once you get right into the story and ignore the minor bugs, you are in for a ride. This is definitely an improvement from the first installment but I do still believe Ubisoft should take 3 to 4 years to develop the next title as there is definitely an opening for the future. Watch Dogs has a more interesting future due to the greatness and redemption with this installment.

    Rating: 92    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. benpen2000
    Feb 8, 2017
    9
    PROS: I bought the first Watch Dogs about 3 months before the release of the second and altogether thought it felt unfinished. I got bored pretty fast and was disappointed that I wasted money on it. The second ended up coming out and I did a lot of research on it, which I didn't do for the first game. I saw how good it looked, and decided to go for it. I was a bit wary about it when IPROS: I bought the first Watch Dogs about 3 months before the release of the second and altogether thought it felt unfinished. I got bored pretty fast and was disappointed that I wasted money on it. The second ended up coming out and I did a lot of research on it, which I didn't do for the first game. I saw how good it looked, and decided to go for it. I was a bit wary about it when I started it. The tutorial was boring, and the characters extremely cheesy, but once you get into the solid gameplay its a fun game. Npc reactions are hilarious (They react to you when you take pictures of them, show your guns, and you can do a number of actions, such as flipping them off, dancing, and even flirting with them, male or female (yikes)) and the environments are (mostly) gorgeous. The map is pretty big and fun to explore.
    CONS: The driving takes some getting used to, and I hate the fact that you can only carry two weapons at a time. If your'e looking to cause mass destruction like GTA 5, it is a bit harder to do in this game. Also, there are still no planes or helicopters you can drive around in. I can see how it would make the open world feel shorter, but it still would be nice to have. There are a few more smaller problems I have with the game but all in all its pretty solid. Definitely would recommend to anyone.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. Ninja_Scope39
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    Watch Dogs 2 provided every tech enthusiast their dream game, from CTOS scans to drone hacks watch dogs had it all, the fluidity of the game was illustrious. However, I think that the game lacked the story driven roller coaster Aiden Pearce took us on. The range of characters are more light hearted than the original cast from the grieving mother of Lena Pearce to the masked hacker and allWatch Dogs 2 provided every tech enthusiast their dream game, from CTOS scans to drone hacks watch dogs had it all, the fluidity of the game was illustrious. However, I think that the game lacked the story driven roller coaster Aiden Pearce took us on. The range of characters are more light hearted than the original cast from the grieving mother of Lena Pearce to the masked hacker and all round "cool" guy that is Wrench. The quality of the gameplay is disputable, for example, cars will reach their maximum speed within half a second and the comical physics, but all round watch dogs 2 is a fun and difficult game… Expand
  25. 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
  26. edulin72
    Feb 10, 2019
    9
    un juegazo increible, con gran variedad de misiones y un mundo increiblemente detallado.
    contenido secundario a montnes y una jugabilidad muy buena, posiblemente el mejor juego de ubisoft.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. Crazh
    Jul 17, 2019
    9
    Apart from cringey dialogues and ver frustrating AI which is very strict (an enemy discovers you, even though you get to knock him off quarter a second later, suddenly the whole city of san Francisco is looking after you, being discovered is very hard punished and unrealistic.
    apart from that, the game is amazing!, i can complain about nothing at all, art direction, mission design,    Apart from cringey dialogues and ver frustrating AI which is very strict (an enemy discovers you, even though you get to knock him off quarter a second later, suddenly the whole city of san Francisco is looking after you, being discovered is very hard punished and unrealistic.
    apart from that, the game is amazing!, i can complain about nothing at all, art direction, mission design, unlockable perks, location, gunplay, character design, sound design and history, all just great.    … Expand
  32. 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.
  33. Rede_Gamers
    Apr 5, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game. Ubisoft usually gets a lot of hate. Understandably so.
    However, the improvement from the previous watchdogs is massive.
    Apart from the world of the Witcher 3 and Los Santos, the world in watchdogs 2 is very much alive. The NPCs actually live a life and the city is vibrating and bright. The gameplay is very satisfying and you can be very creative with it. When    Fantastic game. Ubisoft usually gets a lot of hate. Understandably so.
    However, the improvement from the previous watchdogs is massive.

    Apart from the world of the Witcher 3 and Los Santos, the world in watchdogs 2 is very much alive. The NPCs actually live a life and the city is vibrating and bright.

    The gameplay is very satisfying and you can be very creative with it. When completing a missing on stealth you feel the sense of satisfaction.

    The new characters in this game are great too. The story is also very good.
    Of course like other games, this game is not perfect but I would highly recommend    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. ToddChavez
    Aug 19, 2019
    9
    Flexible hacking in open missions give Watch Dogs 2 a distinctive flavor, though its story clashes with its violence.
  37. Dmacy
    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.
  38. 07Artem07
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Игра очень понравилась,но физика машин не очень
  39. Mrmouha
    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.
  40. FreeKHF
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
    GRAPHICS : Great
    CAMPAIGN : OKAY
    MULTIPLAYER : FUNNY AND INTERESTING
    PHYSICS : UNREALISTIC AND INTERESTING
    CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION : VERY GOOD
  41. VahDan
    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!
  42. ShinishiKudo
    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.
  43. Rynana
    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.
  44. Kowbrad
    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.
  45. DestroyerM24
    Dec 26, 2020
    9
    Watch Dogs 2 is an epic game. The story is amazing and thrilling, you never know what is your next task, as this game has great tasks diversity. This game's story is so good, that you don't want to finish it first, but you want to take the time to enjoy it. The graphics are amazing as Ubisoft always makes the best they can to make the game more realistic and enjoyable. The best thing IWatch Dogs 2 is an epic game. The story is amazing and thrilling, you never know what is your next task, as this game has great tasks diversity. This game's story is so good, that you don't want to finish it first, but you want to take the time to enjoy it. The graphics are amazing as Ubisoft always makes the best they can to make the game more realistic and enjoyable. The best thing I loved about graphics was the leaves falling from trees, and how amazing the city of San Francisco is. I like how this game is more based on hacking than shooting, which points out the title of the game. They also managed to deal with the driving issues Watch Dogs has, but still it is not perfect. Some enemies are a little bit like bulletproof, but it is not really an issue. Online features are not really so good as the game, they could have improved it, but still you can spend some few extra hours on online mode as well.… Expand
  46. sgMoren
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    It was a great adventure that gave so many emotions, this beautiful world amazed me, but I had put 9/10 because it consists of some bugs, which once broke mine game.
  47. Dannydoss
    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
  48. Hugovenus
    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.    … Expand
  49. Shibs_69
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Quite good, enjoyable experience, lackluster side quests whereas the main campaign is superb. Enjoyed the multiplayer missions
  50. Josela
    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
  51. salat_salatov
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    Приеольная игра для любых возрастов красивейшая ближняя боевка и стелс он мне прям зашёл
  52. RusFlexMen
    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
  53. OsamaSalah
    Oct 1, 2020
    9
    The thing that destroy the game is the car driving, unless it’s excellent game and enjoyable to play.
  54. infernal_
    Mar 11, 2021
    9
    Best ubisoft game ever! Songs,gameplay, story, hacking so fun art style is so good best ubisoft game ever i had play
  55. NEKRITIK
    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
  56. Lamboguy188
    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
  57. CHLENOWECHEK
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    A very good game! It has a very well-developed world, people react to you (for example, if you are in panties, then people will laugh at you), there are cute animals and a bunch of activities that can even be found in a special application on your smartphone (you have it in the game). Not a bad story about young people who, in the course of the story, are responsible for their antics atA very good game! It has a very well-developed world, people react to you (for example, if you are in panties, then people will laugh at you), there are cute animals and a bunch of activities that can even be found in a special application on your smartphone (you have it in the game). Not a bad story about young people who, in the course of the story, are responsible for their antics at the beginning of the game (they wanted to help the city, but in the end they did not do anything good) and gradually mature. Very good graphics except for reflections on cars and buildings. The physics of the cars is still bad, but it is the best in the series (if you remember Legion even good). If you are not a GTA fanatic you will like the game. GTA fans do not perceive anything except GTA as an open-world game (in part 5 it even degraded compared to part 4).… Expand
  58. oisinf2006
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    i liked this game very much because i grew up with it, it was the first game i platinumed on my ps4 i loved the missions, the story was very boring and dry but the pros well outway the cons, this is my favourite out of the watchdogs trilogy and they're is a lot to look forward to if you get this game, you can completely change the clothing of marcus this feature i love because in watchi liked this game very much because i grew up with it, it was the first game i platinumed on my ps4 i loved the missions, the story was very boring and dry but the pros well outway the cons, this is my favourite out of the watchdogs trilogy and they're is a lot to look forward to if you get this game, you can completely change the clothing of marcus this feature i love because in watch dogs 1 you get to change a trench coat, but in this you get to completely change the clothing choices, they're is even different designer shops, the driving is also fun and the parkour is amazing, the city of san francisco feels nice and colurful and they're is plenty to do in it. But the online is horrible, i am constantly being disconnected from online lobbies and this really does bring the game down, that is the main reason why i will only give it a nine out of ten.… Expand
  59. Maurer
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    It is WD1 with better gameplay and worse (for me) climat. I don't like aspect of fighting the corporations by getting followers in a colorful world but with black spots. Of course it is just like Irl but it doesn't feel like home after WD1. We can surely see some worth values like making relations with people and the idea of getting followers is for making some kind of riot but whenIt is WD1 with better gameplay and worse (for me) climat. I don't like aspect of fighting the corporations by getting followers in a colorful world but with black spots. Of course it is just like Irl but it doesn't feel like home after WD1. We can surely see some worth values like making relations with people and the idea of getting followers is for making some kind of riot but when they're so high skilled hacker group and the Corp is full of different kind fo corruption, can't they just get in their memory base and get dirt on day's sunlight for government and people see who is bad for real? Although I truly enjoyed the game story and maxing out game. Remember what bad things you would say about WD1 that WD2 does better, remember the first game is a prototype of this game type and was some kind of test what people like and what they not.… Expand
  60. Laneramorte
    Jan 11, 2021
    9
    Genel olarak beni kendine bağlayan değişik bir teması olan güzel bir oyun..
  61. Undercapsule
    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.
  62. 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
  63. TenAdrian
    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.
  64. Crmgame
    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.
  65. Cyrusurboy69
    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    … Expand
  66. fuwaneko
    Nov 26, 2016
    8
    While being cliched hacker story coming straight from the 90s, this is exactly why this game excels compared to its predecessor. Beautiful San-Francisco Bay, colorful and lush, multicultural haven where it's easy to see open gays as well as Russian immigrants who work in Silicon Valley and discuss drone races (in pure Russian!). At its core Watch Dogs 2 is still a typical Ubisoft openWhile being cliched hacker story coming straight from the 90s, this is exactly why this game excels compared to its predecessor. Beautiful San-Francisco Bay, colorful and lush, multicultural haven where it's easy to see open gays as well as Russian immigrants who work in Silicon Valley and discuss drone races (in pure Russian!). At its core Watch Dogs 2 is still a typical Ubisoft open world game and has same flaws as usual. But this time hipster-grotesque hackers, deeply interconnected with real-world memes and popular culture, will make you smile a lot and think "yeah, this was totally worth it". That's a breath of warm fresh summer air in the middle of autumn that I believe many gamers will like. Just don't take it seriously. It's made for fun, exactly what those haxx0rz like.… Expand
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. Gamer-critic
    Dec 1, 2016
    8
    So, lets all just finally understand that Ubisoft CAN'T make new IP game good for first time, Watch Dogs, Division, Assassin's creed, Far Cry, but they actually can do something good on a second try, and Watch Dogs 2 is a GOOD game.
    PROS.
    +Good FPS for PC games and stable 30 for consoles without any drops, lags or crashes. +A.I. is now better, smarter and adjusted to your playstyle.    So, lets all just finally understand that Ubisoft CAN'T make new IP game good for first time, Watch Dogs, Division, Assassin's creed, Far Cry, but they actually can do something good on a second try, and Watch Dogs 2 is a GOOD game.
    PROS.
    +Good FPS for PC games and stable 30 for consoles without any drops, lags or crashes.
    +A.I. is now better, smarter and adjusted to your playstyle.
    +Story. Single player now is not a filthy try to make another dramma, revenge story, or other crap. It's fun, with cool characters that joking almost every time they in cinematic.
    +Graphics are actually fine, and much better, than in the first game.
    +Gameplay is more variate now, stealth is much more convenient and comfort. Shooting is fun, hacking is fun.
    CONS.
    -On line is totally useless and not fun at all, its just a way to get player annoyed.
    -Cars are still pure garbage, every car that you driving is a tank (even motorcycles)
    -Hero is still not that awesome as the other characters are, he is boring.    … Expand
  72. ehcab
    Dec 11, 2016
    8
    This is GTA V with a lot of new gameplay mechanics.

    So yes, yes and yes. Story and characters are great and engaging, the gameplays are fresh and the main missions show variety. I dont expect to play more than 40 hours but I am enjoying myself.
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. Apocra
    Dec 19, 2016
    8
    Underwhelming story elements plague the game and are at best mediocre. The ending is bland and nowhere near as heart pounding as in the first installment of the game.

    However improved visuals, controls and improved ctos hackability has been added to the game and allows you to be the hacker they meant you to be. The rc jumper and quadcopter are a welcome addition but at the expense of    Underwhelming story elements plague the game and are at best mediocre. The ending is bland and nowhere near as heart pounding as in the first installment of the game.

    However improved visuals, controls and improved ctos hackability has been added to the game and allows you to be the hacker they meant you to be. The rc jumper and quadcopter are a welcome addition but at the expense of getting repetitive as most Ubisoft open world games are trying to collect all the in game items. I'm currently 96% completed all there is to do until the DLC stories come out.

    If you enjoyed Watchdogs you will love the sequel.    … Expand
  76. wewantwar
    Nov 26, 2016
    8
    Let me be short.
    Pros:
    1)City is done well and it's alive as much as the city in the last GTA. 2)Seamless online encounters and many co-op mission, which is always great if you have a buddy. 3)The overall soundtrack is great, there is only one down side, in which, as usual, GTA excels radio hosts and talk shows. 4) Storyline. Yes, sometimes it could be cheesy and kinda stupid (well    Let me be short.
    Pros:

    1)City is done well and it's alive as much as the city in the last GTA.
    2)Seamless online encounters and many co-op mission, which is always great if you have a buddy.
    3)The overall soundtrack is great, there is only one down side, in which, as usual, GTA excels radio hosts and talk shows.
    4) Storyline. Yes, sometimes it could be cheesy and kinda stupid (well DUH, it's about hipster-hackers going against the big tech Corporations and such), but it's actually ends so well and the build up is enjoyable. Plus some nerdy/geeky dialogues, like who is better - Alien or Predator and such. =)

    Cons:
    1)You play as the antisocial hipster-hacker (or as they call themselves) hackivist group, which are sometimes so naive...oh GOD, SO NAIVE!
    2)Most of the latest missions had to be done (for me at least) with drone + bombs upgrade, because going all guns blazing mostly suicide and man, there is a **** of people you will be either killing or knocking out, considering that you are barely past your 18-20?
    3)99.9% missions will be done by the main hero - Marcus, which is odd, when your buddies are always going around about the whole internet brotherhood, Dedsec name and such. It goes like this: Marcus, we found where is the X enemy is hiding and we need you to hack all the data and stealing some info. Translation - Marcus, we will be talking with you over the radio while you kill bunch of guys, kill more guys, when they will call for the help and then congratulate us on the job well done!

    TL;DR When i started playing this game i saw there almost a solid 7/10 and nothing more, but as i slowly played my way through, doing some side missions, encountering other players online, finish storyline i knew that i cant give nothing less than 8/10.    … Expand
  77. DrZomboid
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    Better than first game, very good graphic, cool hacking and no need for guns. Smartphone and jo-jo are enough for combat. Only bad side is story. And I am glad that map is not too big...
  78. MetaRogue
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    Watch Dogs 2 is a sequel that is better is some respects and not so much in others. While the hacking has not only been improved, but expanded upon, it's narrative and main characters are the main detracting points from it being better than the original Watch Dogs.
  79. sscott0829tw
    Nov 15, 2016
    8
    I love the first watch dogs,though it suffers from some downgrade problems,but it is still one of the best open world games I played.The second one improve that in every aspect.A better protagonist,a better map,a better story,and a much much better gameplay mechanics.Great Job Ubisoft,this game is way better than Mafia3
  80. 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.
  81. Dukemang
    Mar 14, 2017
    8
    Ubisoft really stepped up their game with creating this sequel in the Watch Dogs series. There have been many improvements from the first game and really helps gives the series more structure to build from if they create a third addition to the series. Although this game is very Grand Thief Auto inspired, it has enough of its own elements to have an image of its own. I do think that afterUbisoft really stepped up their game with creating this sequel in the Watch Dogs series. There have been many improvements from the first game and really helps gives the series more structure to build from if they create a third addition to the series. Although this game is very Grand Thief Auto inspired, it has enough of its own elements to have an image of its own. I do think that after the main storyline that it can get tedious and/or repetitive doing all the side missions, but I think that will be fixed in due time with future DLC. Overall, I would have to say Watch Dogs 2 is a good game minus some bug/glitches that appear throughout the game.… Expand
  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. aboodesta
    Nov 28, 2016
    8
    This is a solid game with plenty of things to do and explore. I would urge anyone looking to try this not to associate it with the first watch dogs; you will enjoy it much more. It was a pleasant surprise for me since I had low expectations. My only negative critique is that the gun play isn't as intuitive and engaging as other titles such as GTA. The same goes for driving.
  86. 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.
  87. 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...
  88. Skitzofreniq
    Feb 7, 2017
    8
    It is a really fun game, BUT the story and characters were really dull for me. I found myself often skipping cutscenes because they were too cringeworthy. The gameplay was solid, fun and fluid which is what made me finish the game.
  89. 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.
  90. roundtablegamer
    Dec 5, 2016
    8
    Ubisoft brings us the sequel to the highly anticipated, over hyped, yet underwhelming Watch Dogs. Ubisoft released Watch Dogs 2 on November 15th. Announced back in June a week before E3, Ubisoft showed many videos on what the team did to improve the gameplay and the game mechanics in an attempt to earn the public’s trust back when it came to the Watch Dogs brand. Does Watch Dogs 2 becomeUbisoft brings us the sequel to the highly anticipated, over hyped, yet underwhelming Watch Dogs. Ubisoft released Watch Dogs 2 on November 15th. Announced back in June a week before E3, Ubisoft showed many videos on what the team did to improve the gameplay and the game mechanics in an attempt to earn the public’s trust back when it came to the Watch Dogs brand. Does Watch Dogs 2 become the Microsoft of the tech world, or does it remain a start-up company never becoming big enough to get out of the garage?
    Story: Watch Dogs 2 takes place in San Francisco and its surrounding area. You play as Marcus Holloway a hacker originally from Oakland who resides in San Francisco. At the start of the game, you begin by going through a trial in order to join the Deadsec hacker group. Deadsec's goal is to become the biggest hacker group out there, by exposing the truth about big tech companies as they take the data you enter from your emails, to tracking you in your everyday life. Putting a stop to that will get you followers, but your big target is Blume a company run by a Steve Jobs wannabe "Dušan Nemec", who turns out to be very crooked with having all these companies in his pocket from politics to human trafficking. So its "Dušan Nemec" and Blume you want to take out and give the people their freedom back.
    Gameplay: Watch Dogs 2 is a third person sandbox game. You explore the wonderful and very different area of San Francisco. Players get to experiences how techy San Francisco is in some of the missions, from hacking a camera to exploding a gas tank to kill one of your enemies. You have more gadgets in your arsenal rather than just a phone this time around; a remote RC jumper and a drone are at your disposal. The drone and jumper will help you during infiltration missions when you don't want to be caught and go into combat. You can also sneak into places by taking out your enemies silently with a yo-yo, or go in guns’ blazing, which feels out of place in this game. I really feel Marcus should hack his way through everything. As you complete missions you gain followers, allowing for upgrades like vehicle hacking, combat skills, and RC and drone upgrades. This game is not just about the combat, it has some great puzzles to solve which at times can feel pressured because of a timer, but feels great when you accomplish them.
    Graphics: The graphics in this game are well mixed; the character models and cars look fantastic, as does the scenery and main building structures. But it's the NPC's and environments that look like they belong on the PS3 and Xbox 360.
    Verdict: Watch Dogs 2 is a game that fixes almost all of the problems from the previous installment. It is a fun open world game, with great dynamic characters, great writing, and much better gameplay mechanics; it is definitely worth the pickup.
    Watch Dogs 2: 8.5/10
    Reviewed by ICE at Gamers of the Round Table.
    Good job Ubisoft

    To Rent or buy Watchdogs 2 go to gameaccess.ca Canada's number one rental service.    … Expand
  91. GoodApollo88
    Dec 9, 2016
    8
    This sequel is probably the biggest surprise of 2016. The dull grey has been replaced by a vibrant and colourful San Francisco. With a more varied approach to missions thanks to your RC jumper and Quadcopter, this makes for a far more engaging and fun game to play then it's predecessor. The story is light-hearted and pure silly fun which is exactly what the franchise needed. Well done toThis sequel is probably the biggest surprise of 2016. The dull grey has been replaced by a vibrant and colourful San Francisco. With a more varied approach to missions thanks to your RC jumper and Quadcopter, this makes for a far more engaging and fun game to play then it's predecessor. The story is light-hearted and pure silly fun which is exactly what the franchise needed. Well done to Ubisoft for doing their homework.… Expand
  92. Mordor2112
    Feb 7, 2017
    8
    Didn't play the first one (due to its bad rep) but I decided to give WD2 a chance. It's a good game, and messing with things and people remotely turned out to be a lot of fun. The story is compelling enough and the side jobs aren't a waste of time.
    I just don't understand why the driving physics had to be so pathetically bad (unless you dig Mario Kart), but as soon as you focus on the    Didn't play the first one (due to its bad rep) but I decided to give WD2 a chance. It's a good game, and messing with things and people remotely turned out to be a lot of fun. The story is compelling enough and the side jobs aren't a waste of time.
    I just don't understand why the driving physics had to be so pathetically bad (unless you dig Mario Kart), but as soon as you focus on the strategy part, the game becomes much more interesting.
    The multiplayer thing is a bit weird (I'm too used to the GTA V model) although if you're lucky you might get someone who actually cooperates with the mission. Looking forward the extra content promised by Ubisoft.    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. destinyfan1
    Jan 21, 2017
    8
    wow this is cool....

    positive

    + beautiful graphics
    + a lot to hack
    + fun multiplayer
    + orlando is big
    negative

    - sometimes boring
    - car driving could have been made easier
    i think this is the ultimate hacker game
  96. 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
  97. 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 .
  98. Perfoor
    Nov 24, 2016
    8
    Watch Dogs 2 It came on a hard 8.Were tightened more: story, graphics, interesting game-play, good stealth and a lot,,, - But then why not 10, (you ask), just in this game all that well, but I will answer you because in this game there are also disadvantages : glass in this game is simply awful (even worse than the mafia), speedometers and odometers Peer awful and most importantlyWatch Dogs 2 It came on a hard 8.Were tightened more: story, graphics, interesting game-play, good stealth and a lot,,, - But then why not 10, (you ask), just in this game all that well, but I will answer you because in this game there are also disadvantages : glass in this game is simply awful (even worse than the mafia), speedometers and odometers Peer awful and most importantly physics.She terrible.Hopefully the PC version of cons correct, we will wait !!!… Expand
  99. Brovar002
    Nov 30, 2016
    8
    8/10. Ну Ubisoft, моё уважение, посравнению с первой часть это шедевр, но только в сравнении в первой частью. В игре есть куча минусов, но большинство этих минусов незначительны. Да есть дыры в онлайне, их могут пофиксить. И самое больное Ubisoft - это физика машин. Поэтому 8/108/10. Ну Ubisoft, моё уважение, посравнению с первой часть это шедевр, но только в сравнении в первой частью. В игре есть куча минусов, но большинство этих минусов незначительны. Да есть дыры в онлайне, их могут пофиксить. И самое больное Ubisoft - это физика машин. Поэтому 8/10
  100. bennysuzume
    Jan 26, 2017
    8
    This game meets my expectation, and is a good example of sequels. New features such as drone are fun and have convinced me that this is what Watch Dogs should be. This is not a GTA game, but a hacking game.

    The protagonist and his companions have strong personality. Their chatters are all geeky and sound natural. Story is a bit weaker than its prequel, but has more irony and parody. San    This game meets my expectation, and is a good example of sequels. New features such as drone are fun and have convinced me that this is what Watch Dogs should be. This is not a GTA game, but a hacking game.

    The protagonist and his companions have strong personality. Their chatters are all geeky and sound natural. Story is a bit weaker than its prequel, but has more irony and parody. San Francisco in the game feels real. Really excellent game.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 95
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  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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