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. jarontheharen
    Aug 3, 2020
    7
    This game is almost just like the first in every way. The hacking mechanics are barely improved, but the fun that was in the first game is in this one too, so no need to worry. The fighting mechanics are very clunky and some enemies will feel indestructible. Some parts of the main story will grab your attention very quick, others will be super boring. The side-missions are where the funThis game is almost just like the first in every way. The hacking mechanics are barely improved, but the fun that was in the first game is in this one too, so no need to worry. The fighting mechanics are very clunky and some enemies will feel indestructible. Some parts of the main story will grab your attention very quick, others will be super boring. The side-missions are where the fun is, with a lot of them feeling very open to how YOU want to play. An improvement on the first, but not a great game.… Expand
  2. adam_carl
    Dec 20, 2020
    7
    Hacker world! Not good as the first game but with some new idea and new characters it was a OKAY game for me but in the otherways the gameplay had problems a lot.
  3. kiritos
    Nov 4, 2020
    7
    Хорошая игра, но явно не заслуживает больше чем 7,Прошел быстро ,потому что не интересно проходить доп, миссии. Прошел сюжет, он интересный. Но под конец я устал от однообразия. Большинство миссий -это проберись туда, хакни то. Нет интересных заданий например как в гта.
    А так играть можно.    Хорошая игра, но явно не заслуживает больше чем 7,Прошел быстро ,потому что не интересно проходить доп, миссии. Прошел сюжет, он интересный. Но под конец я устал от однообразия. Большинство миссий -это проберись туда, хакни то. Нет интересных заданий например как в гта.
    А так играть можно.
  4. jackchilina
    Dec 8, 2020
    7
    This game was funny and it is a good choice to kill time. But that's all. Does not promise anything else.
  5. Scueby
    Oct 17, 2022
    7
    The game is fun. The story is exciting and keeps you wanting to play but it could definitely be improved as it isn't the most interesting narrative I've ever played through and the characters are not that likeable. That being said, it is a decent story and the locations explored are also fun to visit.

    Gameplay is mainly stealth focused and whilst you can use stealth takedowns and non    The game is fun. The story is exciting and keeps you wanting to play but it could definitely be improved as it isn't the most interesting narrative I've ever played through and the characters are not that likeable. That being said, it is a decent story and the locations explored are also fun to visit.

    Gameplay is mainly stealth focused and whilst you can use stealth takedowns and non lethal weapons to get through the game without killing many people at all, guns are powerful enough that you can usually just go into an area all guns blazing and still complete the mission. I found overall that the funnest way to complete these stealth missions was to not enter the area at all and instead use the drone and jumper to do everything remotely and deal with the mission smoothly. You get a sense of achievement from breaching an area without being spotted as it feels like the correct way to play the game.

    In terms of the open world, you get to explore San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The weapons and hacks at your disposal make for some very funny situations as you can take control of NPCs' cars and mess about with people's phones and the traffic. The police are not very harsh and usually it is easy to escape them with a decent car but if you want a challenging police chase, you can just shoot the police and ram them with your vehicle to get them more angry and send stronger force after you. The NPCs are extremely stupid and you can barely interact with them but this just makes the game more fun in some situations.

    Overall, I would say this game is extremely enjoyable (especially the open world) but not a game that deserves to win any awards - a conclusion which really sums up a lot of Ubisoft games.    … Expand
  6. PatchWurk777
    Sep 24, 2021
    7
    Decent, but not amazing

    The story is really corny and cheesy, which is a recurring trend in the entire watchdogs series. One character death doesn’t matter, and this character was pretty close to the main character. The gameplay is decently fun, and interesting, but it’s not enough to keep you playing for more than 30+ hours. Get it while it’s cheap, but there are better    Decent, but not amazing

    The story is really corny and cheesy, which is a recurring trend in the entire watchdogs series. One character death doesn’t matter, and this character was pretty close to the main character. The gameplay is decently fun, and interesting, but it’s not enough to keep you playing for more than 30+ hours. Get it while it’s cheap, but there are better alternatives like GTA V.    … Expand
  7. GamePartisan
    Aug 28, 2022
    7
    This game is one that I'd recommend you play. It doesn't provide anything groundbreaking in terms of story and characters however It successfully builds upon the first instalment and is sure to offer you hours of fun. The characters are likeable, the gameplay is varied, often requiring a deep level of concentration and the open world is quite charming. My only (and large) complaint aboutThis game is one that I'd recommend you play. It doesn't provide anything groundbreaking in terms of story and characters however It successfully builds upon the first instalment and is sure to offer you hours of fun. The characters are likeable, the gameplay is varied, often requiring a deep level of concentration and the open world is quite charming. My only (and large) complaint about the game is it's shallow story and character building. The story is really and I mean really generic. It doesn't explore any themes and to be brutally honest is slightly engaging at best. It falls into mediocrity and comes off as an afterthought which is disappointing as a good story would have really boosted this game towards being one of Ubisoft's bests. The characters as well don't really have any evolution and sometimes the writing doesn't match what the characters are made out to be (you'll see for yourself). If the characters weren't as interesting as they are initially, this game would be in some trouble for repeating its past mistakes but fear not because these characters are better than the 1st game's. So despite my complaints, I do find this to be a good game, one worthy of your time, just not your thought. Considering it is on Game-pass currently don't miss your chance to play this game.… Expand
  8. krasnysoldat38
    Mar 6, 2022
    7
    I've really liked the setting in the Bay Area. It feels refreshing and is really interesting.
    The AI is not that good, the cops and the vehicles AI is poor. The story is mediocre, I don't recall any character's name.
    Spent over 40h, sometimes I'd just drive and screw around, it's a fun game. Picked it up when it was on sale for 10 bucks. The vehicles handling isn't that good, they    I've really liked the setting in the Bay Area. It feels refreshing and is really interesting.
    The AI is not that good, the cops and the vehicles AI is poor. The story is mediocre, I don't recall any character's name.

    Spent over 40h, sometimes I'd just drive and screw around, it's a fun game. Picked it up when it was on sale for 10 bucks.

    The vehicles handling isn't that good, they should take a look at how Criterion and Rockstar implemented handling for vehicles in their games.    … Expand
  9. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    7
    7/10.......................................................................
  10. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    7
    The game upgrades on it's tech but dropped in it's characters. The main characters feel young and unprofessional with the way they operate which pulls it down a bit for me.
  11. SauceBox6
    Nov 26, 2022
    7
    10 - Masterpiece
    9 - Amazing
    8 - Great
    7 - Good
    6 - Okay
    5 - Mediocre
    4 - Bad
    3 - Awful
    2 - Painful
    1 - Unbearable
  12. marick333
    Jun 18, 2023
    7
    The game's story lacks consistency in seriousness, with some parts feeling less serious. The friendly AI is unintelligent and unhelpful, detracting from the gameplay experience. The graphics suffer in certain weather conditions, appearing unimpressive. The car physics are annoying and unrealistic. Overall, the game's flaws in story, AI, graphics, and car physics hinder enjoyment.
  13. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    7
    A big improvement over the first title however it doesnt take much to do that. I did have fun playing this game and it held my interest all the way through.
  14. Tamerlanz
    Jan 23, 2017
    6
    I don't understand all the hype about WD2. It is of course better than WD1, but it is still boring and repetitive. Nothing to compare with GTA5. I wish I bought something else.
  15. 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.
  16. Rhume91
    Nov 25, 2016
    6
    Going in expecting follow on from Watch Dogs 1, maybe not in story terms but the same sort of feeling in game with a dark revenge story or something similar with some major gameplay improvements

    What you end up with is a game closer to Saints Row 4 than Watch Dogs 1. City is very well made, the game is incredibly nice to look it. The problems come with the story, characters and    Going in expecting follow on from Watch Dogs 1, maybe not in story terms but the same sort of feeling in game with a dark revenge story or something similar with some major gameplay improvements

    What you end up with is a game closer to Saints Row 4 than Watch Dogs 1.

    City is very well made, the game is incredibly nice to look it. The problems come with the story, characters and general gameplay.

    Gameplay is very repetitive after 5/6 hours, few upgrades change a mission or 2 but the general idea is sneak in to a compound, steal "X" and leave. If you're seen, shoot everything and everybody.

    It seems Ubisoft don't know where to take this Franchise, they created a dark story first time...then switched to something which never takes itself seriously with some of the most annoying characters i've ever played with in a game.

    In saying that, it is fun enough to play in short bursts, would recommend it to someone at half the price it is currently, maybe pick it up in March/April when its come down in price..

    Hopefully by that point, all the online stuff will be sorted!    … Expand
  17. JarekH
    Dec 5, 2016
    6
    OK. Singleplayer 9/10 but MP things? Coop mode playable with friends only. Bounty hunter mode? example 10 games and 9x unable to connect - mission succesfull and 5000 points. 1 game connected versus player from US or Japan with extreme lags etc... What about server filters ( ping ...... ) Hacking invasion works fine. So, verdict 9/10 singleplayer and 4/10 MP (COOP) = 6! Sry my english is bad
  18. mp303
    Feb 4, 2017
    6
    This game like WD 1 could be better. You can see the potencial but once again it lacks on the same basic stuff.
    Plot
    Characters
    Vilain
    and Missions, that besides 3 or 4 is basically the same thing over and over again.

    Common Ubi, I know you have a huge potencial....
  19. Empyrea
    Dec 12, 2020
    6
    I didn't know what to expect about this game so here goes my impressions. The plot takes place in San Francisco and you can move through the whole city. The characters are like modern or hipsters. I played almost half of the game (about 10 hours or more) till I got stuck, I might give it a second try after some weeks but I honestly, I think I'll pass because I got this game borrowed so I'mI didn't know what to expect about this game so here goes my impressions. The plot takes place in San Francisco and you can move through the whole city. The characters are like modern or hipsters. I played almost half of the game (about 10 hours or more) till I got stuck, I might give it a second try after some weeks but I honestly, I think I'll pass because I got this game borrowed so I'm not going to do the effort of finishing this game. As, some people has said it looks a bit to GTA because of the driving and the city but nothing else. Missions are different but over time, you'll see that some of them are a bit repetitive. I think this game would improve with a good tutorial because some missions are very difficult from the begining and enemies keep coming no matter what you do. I didn't like that. Many times I had to low the volume because the music was horrible (too modern). About graphics, these are quiet good. I like to play the games in English but because the subtitles were tiny (and I have a huge tv) I decided to play it in Spanish (which by the were, the voices were good). Also, if you don't know how to find the main missions, go to the map and filter it to find the main missions. If you don't find any, go to Head Quarters (HQ). To sum up, this could have been a better game with less enemies, a good tutorial and more variety of missions. About the plot let's say it's ok. Not my kind of game. Oh, and don't ask me why (or maybe I know, because of the enemies never ending coming and was very repetitive and difficult) it reminds me Just Cause 2; a game I bought for my ps3 years ago and that I hated so much that I end up quitting after some hours.… Expand
  20. shiftyman
    Nov 18, 2016
    6
    typical Ubisoft release with multiplayer already down from day one, you'd think with past trash releases they'd get it right this time, the game is solid with a nice open world and plenty of stuff to do but seems to be stuck in second gear, it never becomes just 5 more mintues.
  21. 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
  22. WildRoeDeer
    May 15, 2019
    6
    Played through this the whole way through in 2017 on XBOX One and really liked it. Purchased it again for the PS4 and while I still like the game, the narrative feels remarkably unengaging. Every time you, as Dedsec, commit to some huge statement, a news story often later explains how the problem became somewhat worse as a result of your actions. This could be a potentially interestingPlayed through this the whole way through in 2017 on XBOX One and really liked it. Purchased it again for the PS4 and while I still like the game, the narrative feels remarkably unengaging. Every time you, as Dedsec, commit to some huge statement, a news story often later explains how the problem became somewhat worse as a result of your actions. This could be a potentially interesting commentary on how the aggressive hacktivism you and your group enact in the game might do more harm than good, even when those involved had initially good intentions. However, this idea isn't really reflected in the main story in any meaningful way. The main cast (who are all characterised wonderfully through good writing, design and performances) never grow or are ever clearly bothered by this at any point. Watch Dogs 2 never commits to anything bold, and thus this "commentary" feels like an afterthought.

    The gameplay is fun. Every scenario and pretty well designed, allowing for a lot of creativity and freedom in how the player can complete any given mission. However, despite giving the player a taser for the non-lethal option, there are never any consequences for killing people so it ends up functioning as a super weak role-playing mechanic and basically nothing else. Encounters lack a need to stop and think about your actions before proceeding which is a real shame because it feels like the game is designed for that very purpose. YouTuber SuperBunnyhop suggested that Ubisoft remove guns entirely from the next Watch Dogs game and while I can't ever see that happening, I couldn't agree more. It would be a very brave move, but definitely one the game would benefit from. Reports are that the next game is set in London, where gun control is massively stricter, so fingers crossed that means what I think it might mean.

    Ultimately, the issue with Watch Dogs 2, and basically every Ubisoft game, is that it lacks the courage to commit to anything remotely interesting. The main issue is one which breaks it at the core, and that's the fact that Ubisoft lacks a spine. The developer is too scared to break the mould and that's tragic because they are clearly talented enough to deliver something truly special. Unfortunately, for now, their games are simply forgettable, and that's the gravest sin of all.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. mathiasfleck
    Dec 14, 2016
    6
    If you liked the first one, you will most likely like the second. The graphics and physics are cool and there is a lot of features to explore in the game. Although, the game disappoints in the same point of the first: the storyline. I can only play it for 1hr or 1hr and 30min max and I get bored already. It's always the same thing...
  25. MetalRobot69
    Feb 1, 2022
    6
    In a nutshell, this game is a Watch Dogs 1 with some new gameplay mechanics (hacking skills, vehicles, etc) and a far worse story.

    The gameplay is the best part of the game. 8/10. I had fun. The open world is a lot improved, it doesn't feel so dead as WD1 because now there are people doing activities like Yoga, dancing, etc, you can hack and see their messages and interact with them but    In a nutshell, this game is a Watch Dogs 1 with some new gameplay mechanics (hacking skills, vehicles, etc) and a far worse story.

    The gameplay is the best part of the game. 8/10. I had fun. The open world is a lot improved, it doesn't feel so dead as WD1 because now there are people doing activities like Yoga, dancing, etc, you can hack and see their messages and interact with them but it also doesn't have too many activities to do, so it isn't a perfect open world it is. The game still has the same bad physics at driving but that isn't an issue for me, I even had fun laughing at how bad it is. The missions have the same approach as WD1, you can do the mission in 3 different ways: Rambo Style, stealth mode or just hacking with your drone. Aside from hacking the 2 first options are fun and I had fun.

    But what really disappointed me is the story. For me, it is 2/10. It is completely forgettable and it is really bad. It is basically a bunch of guys trying to stop a Silicon Valley villain that simply doesn't expire fear at all. And the worst part, they discarded completely Aiden Pierce that was a good character.

    The graphics are similar to Watch Dogs 1. They are good but aren't top tier.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. LaDix
    Dec 15, 2020
    6
    It is a fun game, the driving is bad tho, and some of the controls are weird but I like the hacking, and the characters even tho they are sometimes cringy, but I am young so I am also kind of cring so it okay.
  28. rz1993
    Jun 27, 2019
    6
    The game is good, it has awesome graphics, awesome map and awesome map but I rated it a 6 because it's get bored really fast, why? Because the missions aren't as great as GTA series imo, and it only has 40 missions? Only 40? Even GTA 5 has more missions than this, GTA v is more fun imo..
  29. DanielNS87
    May 14, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even if this game make resolve problems that first Watchdogs have, for example not have several Bugs, the open Worlds it's much More extensive and live, and the playability it's better experiencie, this game have a awfull history, really? a gang of millenials speudo hippies are experts in technology and sabotage attacks? The art try to imitate a distopic Worlds of Cyberpunk, very futurist in the current San Francisco, this mix is so bored, the Main characters not have any sense, they havent soul or a real motivation, resume: Watchdogs 2 it's another sandbox game without soul.… Expand
  30. FABRICROC
    Nov 26, 2020
    6
    I bought this game for $ 11 and I must say that it is a good price for the type of game that they are not giving since it is not the best of the best in terms of gameplay I must say that it is much better and more fun than WD 1 since we have more possibilities of doing the missions and in terms of missions I must say that they are very, very repetitive since they all consist ofI bought this game for $ 11 and I must say that it is a good price for the type of game that they are not giving since it is not the best of the best in terms of gameplay I must say that it is much better and more fun than WD 1 since we have more possibilities of doing the missions and in terms of missions I must say that they are very, very repetitive since they all consist of infiltrating this place and hacking something and as for characters I must say that they are not the best there are since some have more development than others and not even the protagonist has a good development good in my personal opinion I much prefer the first 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
  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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