Watch Dogs 2: 10 Massive Improvements Over The First Game

3. You Can Pet Dogs

Watch Dogs 2
Ubisoft

No further explanation needed.

Okay, some further explanation needed. It might seem simple, and somewhat facetious, but the ability to interact with a world in such trivial ways actually goes a long way to making it feel 'real' and absorbing.

Not only can Marcus pet cute dogs (which further compounds the idea that he is a compassionate and loving character), but if he manages to aggravate a dog's owner, say by bumping into them or punching them square across the jaw, they won't allow him to pet their canine companion.

Other small but noticeable touches include detailed character profiles of every smartphone owner in the city, some genuinely interesting taxi missions that are full of character, and the ability to document Marcus's San Francisco adventure by taking selfies with popular landmarks.

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