Watch Dogs 2

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 451 Ratings

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  1. cxtvxc
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    i was very impressed by this game its a massive improvement over the girsy game Marcus is a cool character his personality is fun way better than aiden i found the story interesting about a group of hackers who want to expose CTOS and that blume is corrupt but the hackers are painted to be extreme activists criminals good story
  2. TheRaptor
    May 13, 2023
    10
    My favorite game of all time, the amount of hours I've put into playing this is off the chain. I was recognised by UBISOFT for being one of the best players on and offline, in which I received a Wrench figure, and cool green Dedsec hoodie. This is my go to game to chill out after completing it a few times and maxed out on all cheevs it will never get boring to me, the graphics the gameplayMy favorite game of all time, the amount of hours I've put into playing this is off the chain. I was recognised by UBISOFT for being one of the best players on and offline, in which I received a Wrench figure, and cool green Dedsec hoodie. This is my go to game to chill out after completing it a few times and maxed out on all cheevs it will never get boring to me, the graphics the gameplay the map is just perfect. To this day the graphics still hold up and that being enhanced with fps etc on next gen consoles such as my Series X had just given a new lease of life especially when it's available on gamepass. So I recommend WD2 to anyone that wants a fun open world experience that's bright vibrant and has lots of funny story's within the game and the characters are not to be taken seriously it's a bit all tongue and cheek and that's a good thing because life doesn't have to be taken so seriously while gaming.
    All in all I rate this game a solid 96%    … Expand
  3. RTCWFAN
    May 5, 2023
    9
    Even better than the first part. More stealth, better gameplay, nicer city. An absolute banger! Overall rating: 87.
  4. goodgriff33
    Feb 5, 2023
    7
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  5. cybersilva
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
    Watch Dogs 2 is a fun game, but it lacks in so many things. The moment you get onto the open world you will see the "Ubisoft formula", the usual mechanics and collectibles that every single one of their open-world games have. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind collectibles and exploration, but even though it is set in San Francisco which is quite populated, it still felt a bit empty.

    The    Watch Dogs 2 is a fun game, but it lacks in so many things. The moment you get onto the open world you will see the "Ubisoft formula", the usual mechanics and collectibles that every single one of their open-world games have. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind collectibles and exploration, but even though it is set in San Francisco which is quite populated, it still felt a bit empty.

    The story is completely different from the original game, you're not going after enemies for revenge, but for rebellion. It is a game that mostly focuses on being "cool" to appease the newer generations. I had already finished it on another platform, but decided to pick it up again on the Xbox Series S for the achievements, which ended up getting messed up because the game bugged and I didn't get one of the last story achievements. Still, it was fun to experience it again, but this is not GTA, and the franchise is a long way from being at that level.    … Expand
  6. Sadra_The_Gamer
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    Watch Dogs 2 is exactly what the first game should have been. "Entertaining".
    Of course, it should be noted that the game suffers from technical problems, a bad negative character and a clichéd story.
  7. siracademic
    Sep 15, 2022
    5
    this is such a let down after the first game. a mid story with 0 cause, you genuinely forget what is going on halfway through the game. this game is a chore to play for the story, the focus being taken away from watchdogs 1 is still disappointing, and the gunplay is sooo stale. the charm and grit from watchdogs 1 is also gone completely. i’ve never been so disappointed in a sequel. it’sthis is such a let down after the first game. a mid story with 0 cause, you genuinely forget what is going on halfway through the game. this game is a chore to play for the story, the focus being taken away from watchdogs 1 is still disappointing, and the gunplay is sooo stale. the charm and grit from watchdogs 1 is also gone completely. i’ve never been so disappointed in a sequel. it’s lucky it’s got better hacks and progression or it would be getting a 1/10.… Expand
  8. frost1010101010
    Aug 10, 2022
    9
    Одна из лучших игр про взлом, особенно учитывая что игра в game pass, даже главный герой хоть и чёрный, всё равно крутой, правда, одна из лучших игр про хак
    Слава цкраїни!
  9. dyeness
    Jul 28, 2022
    5
    Ужасная физика, новых механик кроме дронов в игре нету, сюжет достаточно посредственен. Игра банально не удивляет ни чем, она взяла все плюсы и минусы первой части и сохранила их. Нет погружения в мир, как в первой части. Игра стала более зумерской и веселой, пестрой, хотя первая часть была на порядок лучше в своей атмосфере.Ужасная физика, новых механик кроме дронов в игре нету, сюжет достаточно посредственен. Игра банально не удивляет ни чем, она взяла все плюсы и минусы первой части и сохранила их. Нет погружения в мир, как в первой части. Игра стала более зумерской и веселой, пестрой, хотя первая часть была на порядок лучше в своей атмосфере.
  10. Zeneko90
    Jul 14, 2022
    7
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  11. ANTtheKNEEEE
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    Way different compared to the first game, but in a good way. I loved the sillyness actually, it was very creative with the tech and gadgets. Actually 100% this one.
  12. OooHesGood
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    It took me a 2nd attempt at the game to see how much of a masterpiece it is. At first I thought, just another GTA open world clone but the more time I put in the game the more I see all the amazing aspects of it. The story is as good as any other, its not going for the most impactful story, it doesnt take itself too serious which keeps it light, fun and funny. I find the whole hackingIt took me a 2nd attempt at the game to see how much of a masterpiece it is. At first I thought, just another GTA open world clone but the more time I put in the game the more I see all the amazing aspects of it. The story is as good as any other, its not going for the most impactful story, it doesnt take itself too serious which keeps it light, fun and funny. I find the whole hacking topic very cool and interesting and more importantly their are some really funny lines of dialog and cool moments (Cyber Drive missions). It definitely has some old topics but if you're familiar with them, they're hilarious, with Tom Cruise and WuTang Clan album story material. The world is absolutely beautiful, packed with small details and filled with colorful landscapes & graffiti art covering lots of the city. It makes me want to pack my bags and move to California. You'll also hear lots of good music throughout the city, you start with a handful of songs for your Playlist but you can also "shazam" songs you hear on the radio, in bars, or played from other people's phones and then add those songs to your personal play list which can be played from your phone in and OUT OF THE CAR (Im looking at you GTA-V, why no music on the smart phone?). And the city is filled with lots of interactivity and not just because you can hack basically anyone & anything but also because you can talk to people, do all sorts of expressions (I recently gave a police car that almost hit me double middle fingers and they threatened to arrest me lol) oh and you can even pet animals! Youll find secret stashes, end up roaming into the qrong area and potentially fighting a gang or intentionally starting a gang-war or even a cop vs gang war. The game has a great balance of stealth & gun play, and the shooting feels very satisfying with a good cover system. If you choose to focus on stealth you'll have plenty of hacking options and gadgets to keep out of sight. The driving is easy to pick up and it's very forgiving which makes it fun while still a challenge to really master each vehicle. There's plenty of customization, you can pick each piece of clothing for Marcus and paint your cars. You get a wide selection of guns which can also have paint applied to them. The more time I spend with the game the more I wonder why it didn't all click the 1st time I tried it but now I sit here and I can say, it's my favorite game of all time and hands down the best open world game in a modern setting.… Expand
  13. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 29, 2021
    6
    Atmosphere: 7
    Enjoyment: 6
    Gameplay: 7
    Graphics: 7
    Music: 5
    Story: 5
    Total: 6.17
  14. samtab872
    Nov 17, 2021
    9
    Simply one of the best sandbox games out there. The interactivity with the world is outstanding, you are guaranteed to have lots of fun. While the story is not really a big focus here, the gameplay makes it all worth it.
  15. Ray6701
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome game it's amazing how interesting this is it's incredible and cool bro great graphics
  16. deax
    Nov 10, 2021
    8
    O mundo aberto mais vivo que eu já vi em um jogo. Gráficos bonitos, jogabilidade legal, história meio sem graça que se arrasta, mas no geral um bom jogo.
  17. metasupra2344
    Jul 21, 2021
    7
    Despite the "hipster" feel that Watch Dogs 2 has, it's not off-putting. The setting of San Francisco makes it work. Compared to Watch Dogs Legion, this game was enjoyable. The story may be a bit weaker than Watch Dogs 1 but it is a fun game.
  18. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jun 24, 2021
    8
    Watch Dogs 2 adds a bit of Saints Row to the formula. This sequel also has less emphasis on gunfights and more on hacking. It's filled with silly humor and a much lighter tone than the original. I like the colorful art style and the various upgrades. Vehicle physics are very arcade-like. The gameplay has more variety than in the previous game. But the side-missions (while fun) pale inWatch Dogs 2 adds a bit of Saints Row to the formula. This sequel also has less emphasis on gunfights and more on hacking. It's filled with silly humor and a much lighter tone than the original. I like the colorful art style and the various upgrades. Vehicle physics are very arcade-like. The gameplay has more variety than in the previous game. But the side-missions (while fun) pale in comparison to what was in WD 1. However, co-op multiplayer has been added along with the competitive online modes. Overall, this isn't the greatest action game ever made. But it's a lot of goofy fun. I would rate this with an 8.3 out of 10.… Expand
  19. zezeljmare
    Jun 24, 2021
    7
    EN:
    Ubisoft did a better job than with the first part of the game. The city is done identically to San Francisco, various gadgets have been inserted to help solve missions, however the game is still not nearly as good as GTA. The shooting is still pretty weird, the ride is really bad, but the story is solid as is the design of the art game. Everything is in hippie style.
    SRB: Ubisoft    EN:
    Ubisoft did a better job than with the first part of the game. The city is done identically to San Francisco, various gadgets have been inserted to help solve missions, however the game is still not nearly as good as GTA. The shooting is still pretty weird, the ride is really bad, but the story is solid as is the design of the art game. Everything is in hippie style.

    SRB:
    Ubisoft je uradio bolji posao nego sa prvim delom igre. Grad je urađen identično kao San Francisko, ubačeni su razni gedžeti koji pomažu prilikom rešavanja misija, međutim igra i dalje nije približno dobra kao GTA. Napucavanje je i dalje dosta čudno, vožnja je stvarno loša, ali priča je solidna kao i dizajn art igre. Sve je u hipi stilu.    … Expand
  20. tom974
    May 12, 2021
    8
    So much better than the first opus on every single points, except the story maybe. Series X does a very nice job with FPS Boost and Auto HDR. Smooth gameplay, drone implementation is the best idea here. I liked the artistic direction very much too. The story is not transcendant and the game itself does not take itself too seriously, nevertheless the themes enlightened are very actual.
  21. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Feb 15, 2021
    9
    Издалека может показаться, что имеем дело с очередным клоном GTA, поклонником которого особо никогда не был. При более же глубоком погружении в Watch Dogs 2 становится очевидным, что с грандиозным угоном не так уж и много общего. Да здесь большой открытый действительно живой и подвижный мир, да тут тоже можно угонять тачки и колесить по славному городу Сан-Франциско, но вот, пожалуй, иИздалека может показаться, что имеем дело с очередным клоном GTA, поклонником которого особо никогда не был. При более же глубоком погружении в Watch Dogs 2 становится очевидным, что с грандиозным угоном не так уж и много общего. Да здесь большой открытый действительно живой и подвижный мир, да тут тоже можно угонять тачки и колесить по славному городу Сан-Франциско, но вот, пожалуй, и всё, что WD2 роднит с GTA. У нашего протагониста Маркуса чернокожего хакера конечно есть огнестрельный арсенал, но поверьте мне здесь по хорошему почти все локации можно пройти без единого выстрела, ну почти все. Главное же оружие нашего героя, не считая конечно боевого йо-йо, это взлом всевозможных девайсов, транспорта, городских коммуникаций и прочих механизмов, что делает миссии просто невероятно интересными. Также в помощь для исследования локаций у нашего персонажа имеется джампер, который может зацепить, например сумку с деньгами, взломать некоторые устройства ну и конечно привлечь к себе внимание оппонентов Маркуса, объяснив доходчиво в каком гробу и в каких тапках он их видал; для более детального освоения с воздуха есть в наличии у нас квадрокоптер, который не многое умеет, зато благодаря ему мы можем действительно детально изучить текущую миссию. Сюжет игры достаточно интересный и в каком-то смысле дерзкий. Хакеры из Dedsec здесь не злодеи, взламывающие банковские счета пенсионерок, они прежде всего современные Робин Гуды и борцы за свободу простых обывателей. Они выводят на чистую воду сильных мира сего, раскрывают заговоры силовых структур, информационных корпораций и крупных государственных деятелей. Так что приготовьтесь к серьезному сопротивлению и давайте-таки хакнем этих зажравшихся ублюдков! Очень понравилась задумка и реализация игры. Ей возможно не хватает чуть большего разнообразия в дополнительных миссиях, более гибкого управления транспортными средствами и хотелось бы поменьше бутафорских зданий. А так Watch Dogs 2 это действительно очень достойный продукт, уж точно значительно интереснее GTA. Ждём Legion с нетерпением!… Expand
  22. RD0sL
    Feb 12, 2021
    9
    It was my first open-world game after long break from a games and I am not disappointed
  23. LQSNIXT
    Jan 23, 2021
    8
    Good game, quite boring and candy, colored graphics, too much contrasting. But stoey mode is so fun, and also city is very great, almost great as gta 5 and in some causes better (better graphics than gta 5, but less interqctions and worse game engine) This game is so much better than eg.Just Cause, not the best game but you would be very happy while hacking someone or driving in city in this game
  24. Scoutgoat
    Jan 13, 2021
    3
    Watch Dogs 2 is an awful game to put it simply. The physics are absolutely atrocious, the gunplay is clunky, the characters are 1 dimensional, and the story is just a massive cliché. The world itself is decent though. There isn't really anything unique to explore though, and there's a lot of copy-pasted buildings. As for the AI, it's above average; nothing special, but better than mostWatch Dogs 2 is an awful game to put it simply. The physics are absolutely atrocious, the gunplay is clunky, the characters are 1 dimensional, and the story is just a massive cliché. The world itself is decent though. There isn't really anything unique to explore though, and there's a lot of copy-pasted buildings. As for the AI, it's above average; nothing special, but better than most games. Honestly, the only thing the game truly did phenomenally is the water physics.… Expand
  25. Aaronr90
    Jan 8, 2021
    8
    I really enjoyed this game, there are many elements of the game that refer to the LGBTQA community this are shown when you go to queers bars and see rainbow sidewalks in the Castro District, also many of the houses throughout the game are adorned with rainbow flags. I think this is important because it shows the queer history in the game.
  26. Nobilis1984
    Jan 1, 2021
    5
    Watchdogs 2 a good game. The scenario and characters are well fleshed out but did it have to be so much cliché? I don't have any gameplay fun here as all the missions feel monotonous and dull.
  27. ChunkDump
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    The bay area is the home the worlds finest technology companies and of course the hackers that come with it all. Marcus and his crew take on the rest of the cyber world pretty much. this game gives the series the light it needed from that dull first installment. it definitely fixes the hacking, combat, ands upgrades. **** if you have me beating your game more than once then you must ofThe bay area is the home the worlds finest technology companies and of course the hackers that come with it all. Marcus and his crew take on the rest of the cyber world pretty much. this game gives the series the light it needed from that dull first installment. it definitely fixes the hacking, combat, ands upgrades. **** if you have me beating your game more than once then you must of done something right. very few sequels do better than the first and this one is.… Expand
  28. punkmilitia
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    Better hacking abilities compared to 1 but the narrative and story structure isn’t as good as 1. Rating it 81.
  29. Spoons000uk
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    BEST WATCH DOGS IMO. Great map, great story, although nothing too great. And the city of San Francisco is as bright and lively as ever. Not as good as GTA, but definitely close to it.
  30. Fefefereo
    Nov 15, 2020
    8
    Divertido, npc's interativos para caramba, história melhor que a do GTA V, infinitas customizações de personagens, gameplay incrível, tirando a dirigibilidade dos carros, que mais parecem uma geladeira quando estamos no volante. Podemos completar as missões de várias maneiras, com o jumper, o drone, usando o celular para hackear, etc. Resumo: jogo incrível.
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#36 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#18 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#23 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. games(TM)
    Jan 26, 2017
    70
    Watch Dogs 2 wastes its incredible, realistic world and believable characters by leaning on boring gunplay, basic cover-shooter mechanics and tonal-inconsistencies that upend every part of it. Watch Dogs 2 has the opposite problems to its predecessor then. Acts of aggression (in whatever form they may have taken) made sense for vigilante Aiden Pierce, his mission thrived on it; and oh god now Watch Dogs 2 is making us defend and justify the existence of the blandest protagonist in videogames. But that’s Watch Dogs 2, a game that will make you question everything you thought you knew about open world game design, because clearly something needs to change.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 1, 2017
    80
    An intelligent and self-aware sequel, this successfully shifts the tone of the series' debut. [Jan 2017, p.80]
  3. ICXM
    Nov 27, 2016
    90
    If you love games that offer superb gameplay and can live with the fact that the story might not be as great as other open-world titles, then Watch Dogs 2 is a must-buy.
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