Watch Dogs

The player, Aiden Pearce, moves through a large city on foot and by vehicle, hacking traffic lights, security cameras, and civilians' phones to gather information, create distractions, or evade pursuit. Missions combine driving, third-person shooting, and stealth infiltration, often letting hacking substitute for direct confrontation.

Its central distinction is the hacking-driven approach to an open world: rather than only fighting or sneaking past obstacles, the player can trigger explosions, raise barriers, or scramble police communications by manipulating the city's connected systems.

• City Hacking Manipulate traffic signals, cameras, and other connected devices during missions.
• Open-World Exploration Move freely through a large city on foot or by vehicle.
• Third-Person Combat Combines shooting and melee combat with stealth options.
• Profiling System Scan civilians to reveal information used for side activities.