PC Performance Review – Watch Dogs 2
Watch Dogs 2: The Anniversary Edition featured a lot of new features that, in some ways, actually helped make the game better than before. I’ll go through each one and explain whether it improves on previous versions or if it simply takes it to the next level. The good news with Watch Dogs 2: The Anniversary is that its great hacking mechanics and clever AI means that it is still a fantastic game even with the latest addition to the Watch Dogs single-player suite. The bad news with Watch Dogs 2: The Anniversary is that when you play Watch Dogs 2: The Anniversary there is a clear difference between the hacking tools that you are used to and those that the game introduces in its second post-game update.
Let’s start with the character creation system, which is one of the most interesting additions to Watch Dogs 2: The Anniversary. You can create various interesting characters, from professional thieves to anti-heroes, to protectors of the law or corrupt politicians. Each character will have different stats that affect their ability to hack and complete missions, but they also have a secondary, major stat that affects their overall health, stamina, and attack power. It’s the same sort of system that powers your character in the single-player game, only it applies to your avatar in Watch Dogs 2. When you are choosing your character you should carefully consider what kind of stats you would like to be able to increase, so that you can have the best combination when you play against other players online or offline.
The other big new feature in Watch Dogs 2: The Anniversary is multiplayer. Not all online games feature multiplayer, but Watch Dogs makes an excellent multiplayer game because it is really good. You can team up with other players online to take down the bad guys or try to save the damsel in distress. There are various modes to play in Watch Dogs 2, including single-player and versus, co-op, and challenges, all with their own unique set of challenges. You can play on your own, helping the citizenry, or go head to head with an AI-driven criminal mastermind, all by yourself. It’s really up to you.
The other big addition is the language settings, which allow you to change the way people talk to you in the single-player campaign. The language settings allow you to choose from several different English accents, depending on what area you are in. This is a great addition for Watch Dogs 2: The Anniversary, as it really adds some character to the gameplay. The language settings can also be used with the split-screen multiplayer, which can be useful in co-op sessions.
In terms of gameplay, Watch Dogs 2: The Anniversary retains much of the same elements that made the original game so popular. There are still hacking and slashing, as well as optional missions, like “hack the bank.” The single-player campaign, however, gives you a chance to experience London a little more, as you work your way around the city, taking on the private military company, The Diamond Company, for a battle. A few new features include a perk system, an improved stealth meter, and weapons that are more customizable than before.
The storyline in Watch Dogs 2: The Anniversary picks up after the events of the first game, where you help the now-retired hacker group fight off an onslaught of hackers who want to steal the classified information they’ve been hired to protect. The story involves a group of private military companies trying to protect their confidential information from hackers by hiring a team of hackers to do the job for them. This doesn’t go over well, though, as one of the hackers is seen executing a mass shooting attack. As the private military company, The Diamond Company tries to get the terrorists off the case, they come across an eco-terrorist plot. It’s up to you to stop the impending bloodbath and save the city.
For those wondering if the PC version has been optimized for optimal performance, the answer is yes. Many PC gamers have found that Watch Dogs 2 runs smoothly, and utilizes very few system resources. Even the optional features, like German and Spanish, run quite well. There is an optional third-party add-on available that enhances the graphics and sounds, but does not require that you purchase the full version to use it. The main focus of the add-on is to provide Watch Dogs 2 players with higher-quality graphics and voiceovers, which can be found in the separate components listed below.
The PC version of Watch Dogs 2 offers a selection of different single-player and multiplayer games. You can play against the computer or another player via the Internet. You can also join a hacker group online and team up with other players to take down their targets for good. Whether you are an individual looking for a new career path or want to join a team of hackers against the big bad corporate evil, Watch Dogs 2 is the perfect game for you.
