San Francisco at your fingertips, a smartphone as a weapon, and a crew of kids playing vigilante.

The community profile of Watch Dogs 2 is odd, and that is exactly what makes it interesting. On the desert island question, the game sits ahead of 98% of titles, which is huge. But attachment collapses right behind it: ahead of only 20% of games. There is the tension. People would happily take it along for the long haul, yet they do not really bond with it. The rest holds a decent middle: art style ahead of 72% of games, the wish to rediscover it ahead of 66%, soundtrack ahead of 64%. Fun and controller feel stay behind, around 37% and 40%. Careful though, all of this rests on very few votes, and gameplay is judged on a single duel. To be confirmed.

In the Ubisoft open world landscape, it adds up: a readable, colorful city stuffed with things to do, but characters who slide off you without leaving a lasting mark.

So, who is it for? For you if you like a living urban playground, a light tone, and hacking systems that let you improvise your plans. Much less so if you are looking for a game that stays under your skin for years.