By the end, it’s clear just how far Blume can reach with its new, all-powerful computer system. Allusions to this are hinted at early in the game, and from there the story organically grows to encompass Aiden’s family, friends, Blume’s ctOS system, and even some of the local bigwigs in Chicago. Aiden’s participation in one final job led to the death of his niece during a failed attempt on his life. In the first game, I actually found Aiden Pearce’s story to be compelling. For it to feel meaningful, I have to care about where it’s taking me. The biggest problem with the gameplay in Watch Dogs 2 is the story. Failing that, gunplay is always a solid way to clear a path forward, but it’s very easy to become quickly overwhelmed by a non-stop flow of reinforcements if the fight isn’t ended quickly. And the potential routes are often tricky, littered with puzzles or other obstacles that have to be cleverly circumvented. Often, missions are presented in such a way that the player is encouraged to hack, infiltrate (via drone or RC car), or sneak to an objective. Most of the time, this route takes more patience, but the result is nearly always more satisfying. Add to that a sizeable arsenal of weapons, and Marcus becomes an impressive agent of destruction.Īt first glance, non-stop action seems like the main means to an end, but proper use of the hacking abilities at Marcus’ fingertips can get the job done just as effectively. This time around, the skill tree is truly massive, and Marcus’ abilities are bolstered by an RC car and a drone lifted straight out of Ghost Recon: Wildlands. Watch Dogs 2 takes the rock solid base of the first game and kicks it into high gear. While the mechanics were fun, they left much to be desired.
#WATCH DOGS 2 MAIN CHARACTER SERIES#
The first game in the series was merely an introduction to hacking. Luckily, most of the story takes a backseat to the fantastic gameplay in Watch Dogs 2. There were a few tender moments that approached tenable, but most of what passes as a story is very difficult to care about. Personally, I found this new take on the series grating. Instead of hacking from the shadows, this group prefers to be as vocal and visible about their endeavors as humanly possible. These wide-eyed youngsters are nearly the exact opposite. What doesn’t make sense, however, is that the Dedsec presented in this game is a far cry from the shadowy, mysterious, and sometimes menacing, group from the previous game. It’s a straightforward concept that makes sense. The main protagonist, Marcus, is recruited by the rogue hacker group Dedsec at the offset of the game because his goals align with theirs. While gameplay is a remarkably solid affair that only grows in depth as the player unlocks new abilities, the limitations of the characters to carry the story forward is almost immediately apparent. Unfortunately, this specific change makes the sequel feel somewhat uneven. Watch Dogs 2 does the former in spades, but trades a single brooding hero for a group of over-eager hipsters hell-bent on “sticking it to the man”.
Most sequels propel a series forward through gameplay enhancement and character growth. Instead of sticking with Aiden Pearce and building on the solid framework laid out in Watch Dogs, Ubisoft decided that the series needed a fresh start. And when the next destination of the game’s protagonist, Aiden Pearce, was teased during the credits, I was already on board.īut, in typical Ubisoft fashion, Watch Dogs 2 is a departure from previous game in the series. Even as it came to a close, I knew that I was ready for another entry in the series. There were problems, to be sure, but none of them could quite dull the magic that the game held for me.
And while it released to lackluster reviews and general hate, I found it a unique departure from the march of Assassin’s Creed iterations Ubisoft had been relentlessly pelting the gaming world with.įor me, the game had a bit of everything: action, stealth, driving, hacking, and a decent story. From the moment the game was announced, I knew that it would be special – to me at least.
#WATCH DOGS 2 MAIN CHARACTER PS4#
If you have, or just don’t care, enjoy the review! Also, all screens and videos were taken from the PS4 version of the game. If you haven’t experienced either of these and would like to, I’d strongly suggest you stop reading now. Note: This review contains spoilers for Watch Dogs and, oddly enough, Now You See Me 2.
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