Watch Dogs 2 is a brighter, more optimistic and energetic sequel to commercially successful Watch Dogs. Featuring new city, new protagonist, and new hacks, it is a certain improvement and a step forward for the franchise.
Watch Dogs 2 features
A change of scenery - Watch Dogs 2 takes place in the sunny San Franscisco, full of people and activity reflected well in the game
New protagonist - Marcus Holloway, much like the game's location, is a more optimistic and energetic protagonist, whose positive attitude and casual jokes make the game much more pleasant and approachable
New hacks to play with - falsely tag someone as a criminal for distraction, take control over other vehicles for confusion, or turn junction boxes into proximity mines for destruction
Interact with NPCs - Marcus has access to emotes, allowing him to get positive or negative reactions from people around him
Drones - Marcus has two 3D-printed drones: a quadcopter for scouting and remote access, and RC car able to drive through vents and access terminals remotely inaccessible