Watch Dogs 2 is one the best strategy video games available. It is set in San Francisco and has many great improvements on the original Watch Dogs video game. This article reviews its features and compares it with other video games available.
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What Is Watch Dogs 2?
Watch Dogs 2 is a new video game, published by Ubisoft which is a sequel to Watch Dogs, 2014. It is available for Play Station 4, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows. They base the game in San Francisco, and it is an open world which you can navigate on foot or in a vehicle.
The main character is controlled by online players, and he is a hacker who is attempting to break the city’s surveillance system. There are different assignments in each mission, and the multi-player options allow one-on-one combat with other players. The physical environment is very similar to the actual physical location and the makers of the game talked to real-life hackers to create realistic and lifelike situations. It is a very dramatic game, and on the whole, most critics believe it is a much-improved version of the original Watch Dogs game.
The latest update is called Human Conditions, and it has over five hours of new material and challenges. There are some incredible new science-based story-lines, which include Bad Medicine. Bad Medicine is a scenario where dangerous software has overwhelmed local hospitals and needs to be hacked and removed. The story Caustic Progress targets a new company which is experimenting with dangerous Nano-tech on the local homeless and requires players to intervene to save lives.
Product Specs
This game can be played on Windows systems Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. It requires an Intel Core i5 processor and up to 25 GB of free space on your hard drive.
Pricing
This product has dropped in price since it was originally released in 2016, from around $ to around $.
How It Compares
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Learning Curve
Watch Dogs 2 is easy to use, and casual gamers will find it easy to use.
Features
This game is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with great accuracy. It has several levels of assistance and difficulty which players can progress through. The beautiful graphics are based on real locations and can be stunning. There are some interesting plot lines which focus on technology and scientific developments, besides the main stories. The graphics and side missions are much better than in the first edition. There are additional options such as Invasion from other players, who steal the main character’s data, and multi-playing is much more enjoyable in this version.
Compatibility
Watch Dogs 2 requires an Ubisoft account if you wish to play with other players. Watch Dogs 2 requires a minimum of 25 GB of hard drive space to run on your PC. However, 50 GB of free hard drive space is recommended. You also require a dual-layer DVD player, a 256 kbps broadband connection, and 6 GB of RAM. It is recommended that you have an i5 processor which runs at 2.5 GHz, or an AMD HD 7870 or better for a smooth experience of Watch Dogs 2. The graphics of Watch Dogs 2 require an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 video card of 2GB or better.
Installation
The game self-installs and is ready to use in under ten minutes.
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The Awesome Adventures Of Captain Spirit
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This game is set in the same universe as “Before the Storm” and by the same creators of “Life Is Strange.” The main character is a 10-year-old boy with telekinetic powers. He has a difficult relationship with his father and has a missing mother. I base the whole game on a typical day in the boy’s life and runs for about two hours. There are interactive puzzles for the main character to solve, and it is a standalone story that can be enjoyed without knowing the other games in the series. It is fun and enjoyable for all ages.
Learning Curve
This game is easy to use, and it takes no time at all to get to know the main character and the main objectives of the game.
Features
The main character has some interesting challenges in this game where he has to overcome physical obstacles and emotional conflicts. It encourages players to be practical and resourceful. From choosing items to create a superhero costume for investigating items in the fictional house and yard for his missions, players are encouraged to rediscover and use their sense of playfulness and imagination. Players gain points for having fun with different toys and points unlock new dialogues and opportunities.
Compatibility
Compatible with PC, PS4, Xbox 1 and XONE. The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit requires a minimum CPU of i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) or AMD X4 945 3.0 GHz. It requires 5 GB of hard disk space and 4 GB of RAM. It can run on Windows 7 (64-bit).
Installation
This game will self-install and is ready to install within five minutes.
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This game is based on saving the world from terrorist attacks and puts players in real-world counter-terrorist missions. Players can now choose from different Counter Terrorist Operators and engage in sieges. It is a team-based game, with teams of five players fighting each other, although you can also play as a single player. There are three different options which are: Situations, Multi-player, and Terrorist Hunt.
There are ten different situations, each with three different challenges, that you can play through as a single player before playing with others in a team game. Players can take part in either a defensive team or a team of attackers. Preparation time is provided so that defenders can build defenses before the match starts while attackers use cameras to locate any traps that may be hidden in their enemy locations. The locations range from planes to warehouses, and skills and Intel are required to win.
Learning Curve
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This game has a steep learning curve, and players are advised to play alone, to familiarize themselves with the situations and possibilities before playing with others in a team.
Features
There are multiple levels available from starter to advanced, in this game. There is an infinite amount of possibilities in team games, with multiple personalities choosing from a range of different locations and possible actions. This is a game for those who love to strategize.
Compatibility
An i3 CPU is the minimum requirement for Rainbow Six although an i5 processor at 3.3 GHz or better is is recommended. It also requires 8 GB of RAM, and Windows 7 (64 bit) or Windows 10 (64 bit) to run. It also requires 2GB of Video RAM and 47 GB of free hard drive disk space. An NVIDIA GeForce 680 or AMD HD 7970 video card is also required.
Installation
This game is easy to install, and can be up and running in under ten minutes.
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This game is a mix of soccer and driving. Fast cars can be remote-controlled to float, fly and perform acrobatics. You can choose the car you want, and each vehicle has additional features such as boosters and antennas. The cars are used to play soccer or basketball, and the game is a lot of fun. It is now portable and available on Nintendo Switch. Points are scored for the first touch of the ball within your team and by scoring or saving goals. The player who wins the most points in each game will have a new item unlocked at the end of the game. All players are split into Rookie, Semi-Pro, and Pro so that players are matched up with others at the same level of skill.
Learning Curve
Most people find it takes a little time to get used to all the controls and functions in Rocket League and have to take the tutorials before playing a match.
Features
There are different ranked or non-ranked games you can choose from, and then you can have a solo match, doubles, 3 v 3 or 4 v 4. Each match lasts for five minutes, and there is overtime granted if your score is equal at the end of the game. There are also options to play Exhibition matches or in a season which follows a more traditional league format.
Compatibility
Compatible with Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10, and requires 5 GB of RAM hard disc space. It also requires a minimum of a 2 GHz processor although we recommend a 2.5 GHz Quad-core, and an Nvidia 8800 or ATI 2900 graphics card. A wireless or internet connection is needed to play with other players.
Installation
Easy to install, and also available in the Xbox version.
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Conclusion
The newer version of Watch Dogs 2 is a much-improved video game based on the original Watch Dogs 1. The plot lines are not sequential, and you do not have to be familiar with Watch Dogs 1 to enjoy playing Watch Dogs 2. The new games appear to be aimed at a slightly younger market than the first one, with its incredible, technological and scientific story-lines. However, it can be enjoyed by players of all ages.
The graphics of Watch Dogs 2 are much-improved, with colorful, artistic impressions of real locations in San Francisco. There is also an improved range of options available to players, regarding travel options and weapons available to the players, which incur penalties if they are used too often. Watch Dogs 2 also has imaginative side-plots and challenges, although unfortunately, traveling around in the open world is still not so easy if you are driving in this game, which remains as tricky as in the first version. There is also an Invade function where raiders can steal all the hacker’s knowledge and data and disappear if not stopped by team members.
The game provides players with infinite possibilities, given all the different combinations of actions possible, especially when playing with other players. Set in an open world and a realistic physical environment, inside thought-provoking plot lines, overall we give Watch Dogs 2, four stars out of five for its imagination and innovation. Although some critics have commented on the lack of depth of the main characters, it remains one of the best games of its kind available.
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