Watch Dogs for the Nintendo Wii U is an open-world, action-adventure game with stealth elements. Players assume the role of Aiden Pearce, a skilled hacker on a quest for revenge in a realistic, hyper-connected rendition of Chicago. Using his smartphone, Aiden controls the city's infrastructure, manipulating traffic lights, security cameras, and other electronic systems to outwit enemies and uncover a conspiracy. The game blends third-person combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving with a focus on surveillance and information warfare in a story-driven experience.