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. Unsung_Paladin
    Apr 24, 2019
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game's mechanics are okay but it suffers from a sense of lost identity. The cutscenes push you in the direction of being an SJW approved hero. You play as Marcus, a geeky black male from Oakland (this last detail added to make your character streetwise and therefore not too disconnected from being black by being a nerd). The players are afforded a great deal of agency in that Marcus can be dressed in a variety of manners (biker leather jacket, Wallstreet suits, urban/ghetto/hip-hop styles, etc); the players are also able to customize Marcus' skillset to their liking with regard to approaching missions (dubbed trickster, aggressor, and ghost). The agency is fairly nice. The issue is that the plot of the game pits you and your SJW approved diverse group of hacker friends against The Man. In the world of the game, The Man is represented by predatory and invasive corporations and organizations including the FBI. However, there's narrative whiplash as Marcus is righteously indignant at the victimization of the masses in a cutscene and then you're able to immediately steal a nearby car, pull money out of a passerby's bank account, and gun down police officers, civilians, or rival gang members. The results of the evil organizations' machinations are shown but there are seemingly no consequences for Marcus' crimes. Please note one of the themes of the game is that the ends do not justify the means. Marcus does some illegal and unsavory things but his is justified apparently.

    Furthermore, the game forces you to work alongside a transvestite guy calling himself Miranda (who is shown in an unwaveringly positive light) and another optional mission where you drive a gay guy to meet his husband as they're having a baby. Games like Mass Effect and Dragon's Age allow you to decide how much or even if you're going to engage certain other characters whereas Watchdogs 2 forces it on you despite the previously mentioned agency given to the player.

    It's unfortunate because it ultimately amounted to the developer cramming their opinions and politics down your throat.    … Expand
  2. GreenManGaming
    Apr 10, 2019
    8
    Watch Dogs 2’s distinctive hacking and puzzle mechanics do a great job of reminding you that you’re not playing just another Grand Theft Auto clone as you tear through its beautiful Bay Area map. Marcus is a bit too friendly of a guy to be believable as our instrument of mayhem, but the flexible missions let you get through mostly non-violently if you’re good enough at stealth. And when itWatch Dogs 2’s distinctive hacking and puzzle mechanics do a great job of reminding you that you’re not playing just another Grand Theft Auto clone as you tear through its beautiful Bay Area map. Marcus is a bit too friendly of a guy to be believable as our instrument of mayhem, but the flexible missions let you get through mostly non-violently if you’re good enough at stealth. And when it works, multiplayer is good unconventional cat-and-mouse fun, too.… Expand
  3. 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
  4. eva3si0n
    Mar 28, 2019
    6
    Watch Dogs 2 is the typical sequel from Ubisoft. It is much better than the original and content it is much more. In everything as has to be in an original game from the normal publisher. Ubisoft kind of understood the target audience therefore in 2 parts departed from the drama in the parties of a youth sitcom. Now all players up to 12 years will be delighted. Level of nonsense of theWatch Dogs 2 is the typical sequel from Ubisoft. It is much better than the original and content it is much more. In everything as has to be in an original game from the normal publisher. Ubisoft kind of understood the target audience therefore in 2 parts departed from the drama in the parties of a youth sitcom. Now all players up to 12 years will be delighted. Level of nonsense of the narration in general was beyond reasonable, already to the middle of a game I ceased to catch an events essence. Graphics is really not bad, there is not a bad soundtrack. But the gameplay remained the same, same boring and monotonous. As usual in a game from Ubisoft only 1 element is executed top-level - a graphic environment, virtual San Francisco is beautiful.… Expand
  5. 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.
  6. samsepiol
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    No lies, one of the best games in my life. I truly love every aspect of this damn awesome game.
    Yes, plot's kind of superficial, but it's fun to play. I love the style, the vibes, Marcus, DedSec guys.
    Really living world that is interesting to explore for thousands hours. Keep it up, Ubisoft!
  7. 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.
  8. l1l_lust
    Dec 25, 2018
    1
    Игра ГОВНО, При запуске черный экран и не знаю как это решить.Крч Юбики скатились нахуй. (Жепа горит, вернул деньги)
    Не покупайте эту хрень!!! (91.1)
  9. Lanak
    Dec 6, 2018
    8
    Не плохо, если сравнивать с 1ой частью.
    -1 балл за физику (оружия и машин).
    -1 балл за сюжет.
    Итог: 8/10.
  10. 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
  11. ktjayhawk77
    Oct 31, 2018
    1
    Hands down the WORST PS4 game I own, and have played. Wish I hadn’t got the digital version so I could return this piece of **** game. The first one was decent, but this game is absolute garbage - typical of Ubisoft.
  12. PabloCHK
    Oct 15, 2018
    8
    Un juego divertido, una historia regular, mejor conducción que el primer juego, personajes carismáticos, un sistema de hackeo mas amplio, un multijugador divertido hasta cierto punto. Me gusto.
  13. jugadorhardcore
    Sep 6, 2018
    0
    is insane make a secual of the first wacth dogs. just for this, WD2 is worst than WD
  14. aaridici
    Aug 20, 2018
    8
    If you enjoyed the first game, this is very similar to the first game. It sadly removes some of the good stuff but it also adds newer exciting stuff.

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

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

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

    My main complaint, which leaves me baffled, is seeing Marcus use lethal force. It simply doesn't make sense for his character and this hacker collective. However, if you don't use lethal force, NPCs that were stunned wake up in couple of minutes way sooner than you can accomplish your mission. Also each time you spend significant time using your jumper from afar to complete your mission - which is the best way to complete these missions nonlethally - a random NPC suddenly spawns next to Marcus getting him detected and starting a gun fight. Gun play is very good and fun but it just doesn't fit the story at all where the hacker collective is the savior of the people while using lethal force on people doing their jobs...    … Expand
  15. FreedomFighters
    Jul 23, 2018
    9
    You know, I'm not the first to say it and I won't be the last, but the first "Watch Dogs" was easily one of the most disappointing games not just of 2014, or the eighth-generation, but possibly ever. With all the hype that Ubisoft placed on the game, and the concept of a game based around hacking even becoming a thing, it was a game that just sounded too damn exciting. So what happened?You know, I'm not the first to say it and I won't be the last, but the first "Watch Dogs" was easily one of the most disappointing games not just of 2014, or the eighth-generation, but possibly ever. With all the hype that Ubisoft placed on the game, and the concept of a game based around hacking even becoming a thing, it was a game that just sounded too damn exciting. So what happened? Well, graphical downgrades, overly-simplistic hacking, bland stealth missions, and dull writing all helped reduce the game to something that was decent, but not as strong as it could've (and should've) been. So, when it comes to "Watch Dogs 2," it's easy to approach the game with an air of cynicism because, ya know, "once bitten, twice shy." However, I walked into this one with an odd sense of optimism. Yes, I was bitten by the first game, but in all fairness, almost everyone I talked to about this game told me that it was pretty damn great. A number of my friends that didn't play the first one really enjoyed it, and even people that DID play the first told me that this one was a massive improvement. And, yeah, truth be told, this game does virtually improve on pretty much everything that the first game did, and it's a far better experience overall.
    "Watch Dogs 2" takes every problem that I outlined earlier and fixes them all. For starters, San Francisco is such a beautifully-designed open world that's bustling and always featuring exciting things to do, and it most certainly doesn't feel like this game was downgraded very heavily. The hacking mechanics are also more complex this time around, and instead of simply feeling like you just have to press a button to hack and win things, there is some actual challenge to it this time. On the topic of gameplay, by the way, the driving controls have been fine-tuned quite a bit and the stealth sections are far stronger here, helping to round out the gameplay nicely. The writing is also far stronger: the game takes a more light-hearted approach, which works far better than the first (and reinforces that you don't need to make everything so dark and serious to make it enjoyable), and the characters are far more charming, specifically Marcus, a protagonist who is leaps-and-bounds better than Aiden. So all in all, forget being a polished sequel, "Watch Dogs 2" is basically exactly what the first game should've been.
    That's not to say it didn't have a few issues: for example, the game regularly lets you engage in acts of mayhem and violence, and while that should be expected for a game like this, the fact that Marcus is the "nice guy" here just makes things feel just a little inconsistent. On top of that, I have to say that I found the enemy AI to not really be all that smart, regardless of whether you went into missions stealthily or with guns blazing.
    Still, minor flaws and all, "Watch Dogs 2" is a massive improvement over the first game, and it's a title I can definitely highly recommend! Even though I'm sure there will be some skepticism walking into it because of the first game being so disappointing, I can safely say that this game makes up for the last one, and is certainly a worthy play.
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 "Awesome"    … Expand
  16. Reed618
    Jul 13, 2018
    6
    The characters... the supposed idea of how corporations are enslaving people... all of the subject matter is presented in such a childish manner.
    Also the missions are also lacking in any tension or importance. There's little sense that anything you do has value. This is just wasted potential.
    Hacking to set up traps or messing with civilians is great but by the end I felt like i'd    The characters... the supposed idea of how corporations are enslaving people... all of the subject matter is presented in such a childish manner.
    Also the missions are also lacking in any tension or importance. There's little sense that anything you do has value. This is just wasted potential.
    Hacking to set up traps or messing with civilians is great but by the end I felt like i'd wasted my time.
    I don't think there will be a watch dogs 3 and that's probably for the best. They messed up two games already, it's hard to imagine people rushing out to buy the third.    … Expand
  17. Royale-Assassin
    Jul 4, 2018
    8
    This is really a very good game, not great, but very nice details and all the stuff you can do in missions, different approaches etc.. Just think outside the box and there you go! The shooting can still be improved, not bad, but it could have been better. Also the driving. It is not that great, but for me this is not that important as you play in SF and the map is nice, good views, and aThis is really a very good game, not great, but very nice details and all the stuff you can do in missions, different approaches etc.. Just think outside the box and there you go! The shooting can still be improved, not bad, but it could have been better. Also the driving. It is not that great, but for me this is not that important as you play in SF and the map is nice, good views, and a lot of fun things to do while playing and the missions are great! Ubisoft did a great job there.… Expand
  18. Dalray3s
    Jun 6, 2018
    7
    Puntos positivos:
    -El personaje tiene algo más de carisma
    -está lleno de posibilidades y siempre tienes muchas cosas que hacer -Gráficamente es una bestia -posibilidades de personalización -Los puzzles son ingeniosos aunque algo fáciles Puntos negativos: -variedad de armas -variedad de vehículos -una historia cogida con pinzas -falta de profundidad en el protagonista Es un    Puntos positivos:
    -El personaje tiene algo más de carisma
    -está lleno de posibilidades y siempre tienes muchas cosas que hacer
    -Gráficamente es una bestia
    -posibilidades de personalización
    -Los puzzles son ingeniosos aunque algo fáciles

    Puntos negativos:
    -variedad de armas
    -variedad de vehículos
    -una historia cogida con pinzas
    -falta de profundidad en el protagonista

    Es un juego para disfrutar aún con sus lagunas, una gran mejora respecto al original.    … Expand
  19. buddy01238
    Jun 3, 2018
    8
    Watch dogs 2 improves on nearly all the bad mechanics of the first. Improved and fun hacking make this game extremely fun to mess around in. The story of the game is slightly weak bringing the game down a bit but all the missions are fun and unique and the story is reasonably long as well as many side missions. The graphics look so good and is a great representation of San Francisco ThisWatch dogs 2 improves on nearly all the bad mechanics of the first. Improved and fun hacking make this game extremely fun to mess around in. The story of the game is slightly weak bringing the game down a bit but all the missions are fun and unique and the story is reasonably long as well as many side missions. The graphics look so good and is a great representation of San Francisco This game is great to play and is a very good buy. A weak story and many glitches bring the overall score down but the fun gameplay, graphics and many hours into this game make it an solid 8/10.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    6
    A fun game that fails in its narrative. It looks beautiful, and it plays nice. Just wish it felt less like a Ubisoft game and more like its own game.
  22. Evgeny__N
    May 4, 2018
    8
    Кратко: Игра получилась лучше первой части. В игру интересно играть, но только на 1-3 прохождения.
    Плюсы:
    -Хорошее управление на DualShock. -Хорошая графика. -Улучшенные системы первой части. -Приятный геймплей (не всегда). -Убраны косяки первой части. Минусы: -Убогая физика. -Однообразный мир. -Убогое оружие. -Плохой Саундтрек.    Кратко: Игра получилась лучше первой части. В игру интересно играть, но только на 1-3 прохождения.
    Плюсы:
    -Хорошее управление на DualShock.
    -Хорошая графика.
    -Улучшенные системы первой части.
    -Приятный геймплей (не всегда).
    -Убраны косяки первой части.
    Минусы:
    -Убогая физика.
    -Однообразный мир.
    -Убогое оружие.
    -Плохой Саундтрек.
  23. TheFrog
    Apr 12, 2018
    4
    Didn't finish the first game. After reading this one has improved, decided to give it a try after its price went down. Quickly realized it hasn't really improved much.
    Stealth isn't feasible, with a density of five guards per square ft and being unable to hide bodies, they always go on alert very quickly. Combat isn't feasible: with INSTANT infinite reinforcements, you are always    Didn't finish the first game. After reading this one has improved, decided to give it a try after its price went down. Quickly realized it hasn't really improved much.
    Stealth isn't feasible, with a density of five guards per square ft and being unable to hide bodies, they always go on alert very quickly. Combat isn't feasible: with INSTANT infinite reinforcements, you are always surrounded. What are you left with? Jumping from camera to camera, trying to do as much as possible without physically entering hot zones. May sound interesting, it's just boring.
    Exploring the city boils down to finding money and research points, and figuring out how to get to them, since they are almost always on high areas. This usually involves using the RC jumper and possibly external devices such as scissors lifts (investing early into device hacking skills is a good idea, because otherwise you are cut off from most of the goodies). Unfortunately, once again it's really boring.
    Driving is another important activity but it never "feels" right, and anyway there's a reason we use steering wheels and not joypads on real cars. For me, this part of the game is just an annoyance.
    Coming from the masterpiece that was Assassin's Creed Origins, with its refined combat and stealth mechanics, I can't help but feel that the Watch Dogs IP should be either completely reinvented or simply dropped.    … Expand
  24. blackninja314
    Apr 8, 2018
    7
    Watch Dogs 2 is good as an open world game, but not so good or rewarding as a stealth game. I will admit that this game is way better than the previous game, that's not saying much. The story is really good, but has a pretty disappointing ending. Main character is cool and very awesome, but his backstory is unfortunately not so great. They barely mention his past and don't do anything withWatch Dogs 2 is good as an open world game, but not so good or rewarding as a stealth game. I will admit that this game is way better than the previous game, that's not saying much. The story is really good, but has a pretty disappointing ending. Main character is cool and very awesome, but his backstory is unfortunately not so great. They barely mention his past and don't do anything with it or give me a reason to care. Their motives is also just fine. Not bad, but not good either. It's just okay. Open world is beautiful and there is a lot to do, don't expect it to be as immersive or have a lot of content compared to other open world games. It's very fun and I really enjoyed it. Missions are also a lot more fun than Watch Dogs 1. However, I strongly dislike the enemy AI, mainly because of how difficult and questionable they are. Antagonist is also kinda forgettable. Music is pretty good and in a way, it's better than before. Overall, it's great, but could be better.… Expand
  25. treken1
    Mar 16, 2018
    2
    Otro mundo abierto carente de vida, con unas físicas lamentables y unas misiones repetitivas y aburridísimas. Que este juego sea mejor que el Watch Dogs 1 no significa que sea bueno, y por esa razón todos le han dado notas positivas. El juego sigue siendo un mundo abierto de Ubisoft con la misma fórmula que no termina de cuajar. Sinceramente, va siendo hora de que empiecen con nuevas ideas.
  26. tbouniverse
    Feb 27, 2018
    7
    I liked the first Watch Dogs and got this one a year after it came out. I enjoyed this game as I was able to hack the environment around enemies for a lot of fun and gameplay was fun. I wasn't really into some side quests like kart racing or collectibles but I liked ones like ATM hacking.

    I liked the cast of eccentric but likeable characters and the reimagining of SF was amazing in my    I liked the first Watch Dogs and got this one a year after it came out. I enjoyed this game as I was able to hack the environment around enemies for a lot of fun and gameplay was fun. I wasn't really into some side quests like kart racing or collectibles but I liked ones like ATM hacking.

    I liked the cast of eccentric but likeable characters and the reimagining of SF was amazing in my opinion. The driving was pretty bad and the story felt quite cliched and conversations didn't feel genuine.

    I brought this game on a massive Black Friday discount, so in a sense, I got more than I spent.    … Expand
  27. foxxix1
    Feb 25, 2018
    6
    It would be foolish to believe Ubisoft after they released the first part of the Watch Dogs.
    But with this people bought this game, and I bought it.
    In the beginning, the game draws, some new chips, graphics, gameplay. But when the game comes to an end, it becomes crocheted, all subsequent tasks become monotonous. Because of this, you wait when this game is over. In this minus.    It would be foolish to believe Ubisoft after they released the first part of the Watch Dogs.
    But with this people bought this game, and I bought it.
    In the beginning, the game draws, some new chips, graphics, gameplay.
    But when the game comes to an end, it becomes crocheted, all subsequent tasks become monotonous.
    Because of this, you wait when this game is over. In this minus.
    Network game, for all the time that I was in the game I never wanted to see
    network mode, because it does not bring something new into the game. there you do not have a separate character like in Gta Online,
    no vozzhnosti to buy houses, cars. The network mode is predicated to do so-as it looks still raw.
    About the plot - it is boring, optit struggle with power, etc. We already saw this in Watch Dogs so I would like to
    see another story in this game. What are some of the chips associated with the past character, tasks in Chicago,
    and in other cities.

    About the open world - Yes, in this game, a truly open world is very beautiful, in comparison with the first part
    it's colorful, not dull as there, yes npc it's desirable to add a little mind so-when you take someone
    they do not have to do anything.
    My score for this game is 6/10
    The first minus for the boring gameplay
    The second minus for the monotony of tasks
    The third minus for Network Mode
    The fourth minus for Bots in the open world.
    I advise this game to those who have not played nirazu in Watch Dogs.
    In general, this game is good, but not worth your money.    … Expand
  28. Polotko
    Feb 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. im gonna say something. obviously better than the firs one good graphics whe n marcus gets a pirsuit with the police. the best open world ever.… Expand
  29. xaviblar
    Feb 13, 2018
    5
    Curious how everyone is saying this game is better than the first one, for me it was just mediocre.
    Boring plot, dull characters, just a few of the main missions are actually fun (the final mission is too easy and not exciting at all). The city is fun to explore though and there are several side games (Drone, Sailboat, Car and ATV races, etc.) to have fun with.
    Overall, a disappointing    Curious how everyone is saying this game is better than the first one, for me it was just mediocre.
    Boring plot, dull characters, just a few of the main missions are actually fun (the final mission is too easy and not exciting at all). The city is fun to explore though and there are several side games (Drone, Sailboat, Car and ATV races, etc.) to have fun with.
    Overall, a disappointing game for me.    … Expand
  30. JustMK
    Jan 30, 2018
    5
    Pros:
    Nice graphics, style, music, geek culture, city, story.
    Cons:
    Annoying monotonous open-world gameplay. Boring monotonous puzzles, I don't like more than 50% additional missions and completely ignore annoying online missions: I prefer singleplayer modes in all the games.
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 95 Critic Reviews

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