Watch Dogs is an open-world action-adventure game set in a near-future Chicago where you play as Aiden Pearce, a skilled hacker seeking revenge for a family tragedy. The game features a dynamic city with a robust hacking system that allows players to manipulate electronic devices, access confidential information, and alter traffic patterns to their advantage. It combines stealth, combat, and driving mechanics, offering a mix of main story missions and side activities in a detailed urban environment.