The hero of 'Watch Dogs 2' is Marcus, a young hacker who wants to prove himself to the hacktivist collective DedSec. He physically infiltrates a Blume server facility to hack ctOS 2.0, the citywide digital infrastructure that connects nearly everything with a computer chip.

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.

In the current climate, there's something cathartic about Watch Dogs 2's story of ethical hackers taking down the wealthy, the powerful, the corrupt, and the Internet slugs (metaphorical slugs of course, though that'd be something).

At launch, the seamless online features of Watch Dogs 2 – including a new multiplayer mode called Bounty Hunter – were pulled offline temporarily due to lag and crashes (co-op was unaffected).

Building on the elements of the original Watch Dogs 2 continues the Ubisoft action-adventure franchise across PS4, Xbox One and PC. Explore the fictionalised Bay Area through the eyes of Marcus Holloway, a hacker who joins the ranks of the group DedSec who aim to fight against the advanced surv...

Multiple paths to objectives – Strong unique characters and story

Few too many technical issues

Hacking feels amazing; The world is alive; Stealth is so rewarding; Feels so fresh to play;

Frame rate is inconsistent; Checkpoints can be unforgiving; Story wraps up a little quickly;

While driving to one of the many missions scattered throughout Watch Dogs 2 's San Francisco Bay Area setting, young hacker Marcus Holloway kills time by asking one of his cohorts an important question: Who would win in a fight, Alien or Predator?

Watch Dogs 2 is arguably one of the most anticipated games of 2016. The reveal of the original Watch Dogs promised a fully hackable open world where players could bend the city of Chicago to their will.

Large open world; Flexible gameplay opportunities; Engaging storyline

Occasional bug or glitch; Some repetitive mission designs; Nothing breaks the mold

Moving to San Francisco and starting afresh is the smartest thing Watch Dogs 2 could have done. Unlike dreary Chicago and bland antagonist Aiden Pearce, Marcus Holloway's San Francisco feels vibrant and alive: this is a city full of life that reacts to you as you play.

Technology is a dangerous beast. It can bring about debt with a simple click of a button, ruin somebody's life through social media leaks, and instate great fear though data control. How many times

San Francisco feels alive; versatile; and full of individuality; Story is interesting; Layered characters with interesting personalities; Hacking is so much fun

Technical issues need addressing right away