Sleeping Dogs

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8.2

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  1. voiders
    Apr 30, 2013
    8
    Good game, nice graphics and gameplay. I love the menu style, the producers made well.
    I get some problems and bugs. I have an AMD RAdeon HD 7970 and get so much blue screen of the death runing that game.

    I solve the problema changing the graphic drivers to an old one, belive that, i have to make a downgrade.
    The game consumes a lot of recurses, without reason.
  2. hydo
    Apr 26, 2013
    9
    The game-play is great. The environment is beautiful. Wei is a BOSS. Has a mixture of lots game types; Hand to Hand combat, gunfights, racing, gambling, hacking etc. But unfortunately a very sad face for the dodgy console port, it is basically impossible to play with keyboard and mouse.
  3. Othrandur
    Apr 20, 2013
    6
    Being a fan of sandbox games and of the Chinese ambiance, I had very high hopes for Sleeping Dogs, but it turned out to be a dud for me. It does have some very nice elements. The look of the game is quite nice and the martial arts combat is very satisfying, once you get the hang of it. But in every other respect, it falls short. You can roam around the "world", but it's completely sterile.Being a fan of sandbox games and of the Chinese ambiance, I had very high hopes for Sleeping Dogs, but it turned out to be a dud for me. It does have some very nice elements. The look of the game is quite nice and the martial arts combat is very satisfying, once you get the hang of it. But in every other respect, it falls short. You can roam around the "world", but it's completely sterile. There's nothing to interact with. The NPCs are dumber than a clothes mannequin. There are basically three types of encounters no more (1) you meet thugs and fight them, (2) you do something to piss off the police and they chase you until they get bored of you, (3) you buy something from a vendor. The missions themselves are completely on rails and when you start one, you have to finish it right then and there. You can't go off to do something else and come back to it later. Except for the fighting, where you can see that a lot of work was put in to get it right, the rest of the game play is sub-par. Everything feels sluggish, whether it's running on foot or driving a car. Driving is made even more unpleasant by the completely mindless camera that refuses to point to where you want to and NEED to look. You can steal cars, but you can't keep them, so you're denied even something as simple as collecting cars. Oh, but you can collect plenty of t-shirts and bad pants (for crying out loud, I could do that in real life if I wanted to!). Pretty as it is, try as I may, I just can't get into this game. I play it for 30 minutes at a time and get bored out of my skull and leave with a feeling that I just wasted 30 minutes that I'll never get back. This game desperately needs an environment with more life, NPCs with a shred of personality, a greater sense of immersion, and much more freedom of action beyond just driving around for kicks (another thing I can do in real life and don't need a game for). If it had these things, it could be a great game. As it stands, it's more of a virtual tour of a severely simplified Hong Kong with mindless bots roaming the streets like civilized zombies... with an occasional martial arts fight to alleviate the boredom. Oh, and yes, there is a story, and it's not bad, but it's not enough to hold the game together in such a sterile world.… Expand
  4. magee
    Apr 5, 2013
    10
    i am so happy i got this game finally, first i was sceptic but it turned out that i like it more than any gta this game just flows so good the combat and driving is just fun. The Setting is different and i liked it a lot. story was pretty good but not perfect. soundtrack is amazing. Get this game guys
  5. THE-Wind
    Apr 2, 2013
    8
    Hard not to compare to GTA. I have played grand theft auto and was not impressed. The plot was not engaging and worst of all the driving was lame. I did enjoy Sleeping dogs much more though. The focus in SD is on martial arts and the fighting is better than most games that have a lot of hand-to-hand combat. It is nice change to play an Asian character in Hong Kong as opposed to anotherHard not to compare to GTA. I have played grand theft auto and was not impressed. The plot was not engaging and worst of all the driving was lame. I did enjoy Sleeping dogs much more though. The focus in SD is on martial arts and the fighting is better than most games that have a lot of hand-to-hand combat. It is nice change to play an Asian character in Hong Kong as opposed to another chisel-jaw marine/merc who gets sent on endless fetch missions with someone nattering in his ear the whole time. The city looks lived-in, the store-fronts have clever illusions to simulate being a 3-d space with actual inventory the civilians respond correctly to being bumped...or witnessing violence etc. Good voice acting and well paced. SD makes for an immersive world. The driving is one of the weak spots for the PC version. At low speeds the mouse-tracking is all over the place but once you get your view-angle correct for the vehicle and speed you are driving it is pretty fun to boot around. Unlike GTA I did actually care about the plot and the characters. GTA felt cartoonish and one-dimensional with a series of stupid unrelated missions to do. Sleeping feels like a movie-role that I landed and now get to play-out. I agree that the plot seems truncated but every game must make make cuts to it's grand-plans in order to make it's release date. This is unavoidable. Overall SD is a solid game.… Expand
  6. Tapewormlondon
    Apr 1, 2013
    6
    Sleeping Dogs is a fine example of how shiny graphics never make up for a good story. The story just doesnt flow together, one minute your chatting to your old friend and help in a fight, the next your being recruited into the triads. I just found the story too boring and mish mashed together.

    The fights strongly resemble the batman games and its hard to fault that as it really feels    Sleeping Dogs is a fine example of how shiny graphics never make up for a good story. The story just doesnt flow together, one minute your chatting to your old friend and help in a fight, the next your being recruited into the triads. I just found the story too boring and mish mashed together.

    The fights strongly resemble the batman games and its hard to fault that as it really feels like your flowing backwards and forwards with fists flying. The city is lovely it has to be said, but if you are looking for an immersive game, in my opinion this isnt it.    … Expand
  7. dimitrii_ss2
    Mar 26, 2013
    7
    it has a really good concept but it suffers from junky AI examples: i had a guy stuck behind a dumpster just running in place, i needed to push this guy to enter the room so i could actually continue the mission, if you open the phone and press tab you won't be able to access the phone or anything else in the world.. (you need to save->load), some graphical bugs here and there, and theit has a really good concept but it suffers from junky AI examples: i had a guy stuck behind a dumpster just running in place, i needed to push this guy to enter the room so i could actually continue the mission, if you open the phone and press tab you won't be able to access the phone or anything else in the world.. (you need to save->load), some graphical bugs here and there, and the game crashed 3 times before i finished in 17 hours i didn't finish all side things), for a 15 euro is definitely worth it, everything else is great i would have wanted a bit more focus on side characters), vehicle controls are good but not need for speed style good, you can crash in to something fly 25 yards and barely lose some hp.… Expand
  8. Tripmo
    Mar 22, 2013
    5
    This title seems ridiculously overrated to me. Sure, the setting makes for an interesting take on the open world GTA style genre, but besides that, it doesn't add anything new, nor seem very convincing in its execution. On the plus side, the milieu certainly felt authentically Hong Kong-ish, some of the missions were quite fun and Will Yun Lee playing the main character was great (asThis title seems ridiculously overrated to me. Sure, the setting makes for an interesting take on the open world GTA style genre, but besides that, it doesn't add anything new, nor seem very convincing in its execution. On the plus side, the milieu certainly felt authentically Hong Kong-ish, some of the missions were quite fun and Will Yun Lee playing the main character was great (as opposed to virtually everybody else). The negatives are too numerous to count here, but include some very below-average controls (at least on PC) and some so-so graphics during day time. I found myself thinking that this would have been a great title, had it been released five years earlier. It baffles me that a game as poorly realized as this can get almost as high ratings as, say, Saints Row: The Third, which came out the year prior to this one. Sleeping Dogs is by no means a terrible game, but its lack of conviction becomes evident when, midway through the storyline, you realize that you've been mislead and you just want it to end, so it doesn't feel like you wasted your money.… Expand
  9. Simon8000
    Mar 20, 2013
    9
    This is a great game, all in all amazing, first lets start with the graphics. This game has nice visuals, but the best part is how it handles hong kong at night, its a vibrant and neon city, and it looks amazing when your driving through the city at lightning speeds. The combat is also nice, and its focused on melee, which is a nice change. You use counters and enviroment kills to take outThis is a great game, all in all amazing, first lets start with the graphics. This game has nice visuals, but the best part is how it handles hong kong at night, its a vibrant and neon city, and it looks amazing when your driving through the city at lightning speeds. The combat is also nice, and its focused on melee, which is a nice change. You use counters and enviroment kills to take out your opponents, and the enviorment kills are especially brutal. You can throw a enemy into a giant oven and watch him burn, toss him into a phone booth and beat him with the phone until his face is all bloody, stick his head into a rooftop AC fan for a bloody explosion, or anything else. The story was also suprisingly good. Your boss and his wife are gunned down at their wedding, and you actually feel sad.… Expand
  10. Xon
    Mar 17, 2013
    9
    THE SLEEPING DOGS HAVE AWAKEN!
    I love open-word sandbox games. This game is a great addition to the genre.

    Pros
    -Detailed, immersive city
    -Engrossing characters
    -Satisfying combat -Very good story
    -Voice acting is mostly top-notch

    Cons
    -Cityscape somewhat repetitive
    -Some grinding required (by-passable through DLC)
    -Initially character is is rather weak.

    All in all a great romp!
  11. gamer-le-deep
    Mar 14, 2013
    2
    I am quite disappointed with the game. The story is waaaaaayyy too predictable and a bit too boring. The fighting is fun but the AIs are a bit too sluggish. As a kung fu based game I really thought the fighting would be very fast, quick and tense but instead the most of the AIs are always standing around waiting for you to go to them and attack them then they attack you. The drivingI am quite disappointed with the game. The story is waaaaaayyy too predictable and a bit too boring. The fighting is fun but the AIs are a bit too sluggish. As a kung fu based game I really thought the fighting would be very fast, quick and tense but instead the most of the AIs are always standing around waiting for you to go to them and attack them then they attack you. The driving mechanic is bit clunky. The Hong Kong theme is quite good though and some of the activities are quite cool like the karaoke. But the game became quite boring too quickly. SOme of the side missions are quite boring but there are some quite fun side missions especially the ones that have Wei surrounded by enemies and Wei have to fight his way out. Sleeping dogs went below my expectation but this game got potential.… Expand
  12. judgefx
    Mar 12, 2013
    4
    It looks nice most of the time. Really disappointing though. It was fun at first but after a couple hours I felt totally unmotivated and uninterested in any of it. I had that gut feeling and should have known better, but still got it.
    If you have that gut feeling that this won't be the game for you then listen to yourself and just pass on it.
  13. idohaker
    Mar 11, 2013
    10
    sleeping dogs is amazing.its batter from gta iv from my opinion.hong kong is actully a great place to play in,there are a lot of side missions the story is very good and i am very impressed.i was afraid i whouldnt play it a lot becuase there is just single player.but i was wrong.also the gameplay is awsome(almost like the gameplay in arkham series)so what are you waiting for.maybe i boughtsleeping dogs is amazing.its batter from gta iv from my opinion.hong kong is actully a great place to play in,there are a lot of side missions the story is very good and i am very impressed.i was afraid i whouldnt play it a lot becuase there is just single player.but i was wrong.also the gameplay is awsome(almost like the gameplay in arkham series)so what are you waiting for.maybe i bought it on 50 bucks but now its only 12 dollars on steam and if you are seeing this in the day i am posting it so you batter to hurry becuase the sale is going to over in 7 pm.… Expand
  14. vegard
    Mar 5, 2013
    9
    Sleeping Dogs is a 2012 open world action-adventure video game developed by United Front Games in conjunction with Square Enix London Studios and published by Square Enix. I usually don’t buy AAA title the year they are released because the price is usually too high. But when Steam accidentally offered Sleeping Dogs at a 91% discount during their Christmas sale, I decided to go for it.Sleeping Dogs is a 2012 open world action-adventure video game developed by United Front Games in conjunction with Square Enix London Studios and published by Square Enix. I usually don’t buy AAA title the year they are released because the price is usually too high. But when Steam accidentally offered Sleeping Dogs at a 91% discount during their Christmas sale, I decided to go for it.

    The game takes place in a fictional modern day Hong Kong with players assuming control of Wei Shen, an officer of the San Francisco Police Department, who had been seconded to the Hong Kong Police Force. Wei has been assigned by the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau to go undercover and infiltrate the Triad society called Sun On Yee and take them down. There are two subplots contained within the main storyline: the first is Wei’s personal struggle between completing his mission as a police officer, and having to commit crimes to prove his worth to the triad. The other subplot consists of completing missions set out by a triad lieutenant, such as killing triad members who are loyal to competing lieutenants. The island is divided into four fictional districts which are named after real areas.

    Hong Kong is a fantastic backdrop for this game. It’s huge, but not too huge and you’ll soon start to recognize parts of the city and find your way around without using the GPS too much. The GPS works brilliantly, by the way. The city looks beautiful in the sunset, and if you’ve never been to Hong Kong yourself, I recommend that you drive to Victoria Peak in the game and have a look at the city in all its glory. The developers have made sure to build a digital version of Hong Kong that resembles the real thing. I’ve been there twice in real life, and recognize the Soho area and the escalators from Central. There is attention to detail everywhere; Soho is flooded with Gweilo; foreign devils.

    While similar titles, like Grand Theft Auto and Saint’s Row, are focused on gun combat, Sleeping Dogs is mostly about personal melee and boot-in-face combat. You do get access to firearms now and then, but only to a single weapon at the time and you’ll usually not use the gun outside of a mission. When levelling up, you’ll get access to new marshal arts actions that can be used to take out your enemies in all kinds of imaginative ways. Trying to perform these new actions with the keyboard, however, feels really awkward. You should definitely play this game with a Xbox 360 controller or some other game pad. With a game pad, controlling Wei, both in combat and in a vehicle, feels so much smoother than with the keyboard. I’m guessing the analogue sticks help a lot.

    There are very few things wrong with Sleeping Dogs. There are the occasional bug, though, like the heads of people sticking out of cars roofs and the camera some times have a hard time following Wei. Every now and then he disappears off screen completely, which can be a tad annoying in the middle of combat. At one point I also managed to crash Wei’s so that he was thrown out of the vehicle and got stuck inside a large cage there was no way he could get out of. The only solution was to cancel the current mission and start again.

    But all in all, Sleeping Dogs is a great open world game. It plays great, it looks great (even on my three year old system on medium settings) and it sounds great (there’s a wide range of radio stations and some of the cars sound and handle absolutely beautifully). With the release of GTA V this year, it’s quite possible that Sleeping Dogs will be quickly forgotten, but that’s a faith it doesn’t deserve. It’s one of the best games of its genre.    … Expand
  15. Nataraja
    Feb 25, 2013
    6
    This game is decent. The graphics are done well and the story is fair to midland in terms of quality. Voice acting is mediocre. The ability to do whatever in whatever sequence is awesome. The main story is of course linear but that is the only part that lack freedom. The freedom available in this game is what makes me give it a 6. The controls, however, suck and its a pretty awfulThis game is decent. The graphics are done well and the story is fair to midland in terms of quality. Voice acting is mediocre. The ability to do whatever in whatever sequence is awesome. The main story is of course linear but that is the only part that lack freedom. The freedom available in this game is what makes me give it a 6. The controls, however, suck and its a pretty awful port. I generally like what Square Enix makes but this one left me disappointed.… Expand
  16. Rogyapa
    Feb 25, 2013
    3
    Just got this game and it crashes at startup. This seems to be a relatively common problem at the moment, so I'd recommend holding off buying this for now. I'll change the score when I can actually play the game, and also give an actual review.
  17. M1styck
    Feb 24, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has great graphics, music is good, gameplay is fun, sometimes the camera is pretty bad and the game is a bit too short, especially if you don't do any side missions, also the ending doesn't make much sense, how Wei is very hurt and then, suddently he is completely fine.… Expand
  18. UntoldAv3nGer
    Feb 23, 2013
    9
    Sleeping Dogs was a great game that centered around realistic gun play, high-speed chases and races, and hands down amazing combat. On PC, Hong Kong looks very realistic and nice. Cars handle very nicely and slow-motion 18K fights are great. There are many combat moves to unlock and are unlocked by collecting statues. You will learn from the martial arts master there. Fight clubs are funSleeping Dogs was a great game that centered around realistic gun play, high-speed chases and races, and hands down amazing combat. On PC, Hong Kong looks very realistic and nice. Cars handle very nicely and slow-motion 18K fights are great. There are many combat moves to unlock and are unlocked by collecting statues. You will learn from the martial arts master there. Fight clubs are fun and rewarding, and races are usually pretty good. Hijacking the trucks takes lots of luck and skill to evade the convoy of police that will chase you, and the player/people interaction is well done. Favors and chasing thieves are great time wasters. Buying food and drinks are rewarding, and the buildings you can go into are detailed and cool. The story is amazing, one of the best I've ever played. You feel like you really are part of the gang or police, and I felt very connected with the characters. If you can pick this up for a good price, get it.… Expand
  19. REfreakk55
    Feb 19, 2013
    8
    Although you are restricted from being able to always carry firearms, I personally enjoyed it a lot, very mischievous with a little Grand Theft Auto tossed in there, I recommend
  20. Datacide
    Feb 17, 2013
    10
    Wow, what a game! If you love open world games with excellent storytelling, amazing melee combat, great gun-play, and white knuckled driving sequences...look no further. I was a fan of the True Crime series, but this is the evolution I wanted to see in these games. Taking the best parts of other similar games, United Front has really made it their own and an absolutely polished gem.Wow, what a game! If you love open world games with excellent storytelling, amazing melee combat, great gun-play, and white knuckled driving sequences...look no further. I was a fan of the True Crime series, but this is the evolution I wanted to see in these games. Taking the best parts of other similar games, United Front has really made it their own and an absolutely polished gem. The graphics (full out) on PC are breathtaking and the amount of detail in the world, and the speed at which this detail can go rushing by, is a sight to behold.

    I was addicted from the moment it started and spent every spare moment playing the game until the intense and satisfying conclusion. A graphical feast with truly lifelike audio, excellent acting, and a strong storyline made me care about the characters in the game like few others. United Front thought of everything to make the game a challenge yet never one moment of tedious gameplay like these style of games can fall into.

    Stupendous accomplishment. High praise to Square Enix for recognizing the amazing vision of United Front and I look forward to future offerings.    … Expand
  21. BlacksitePSU
    Feb 2, 2013
    8
    The gameplay is really fun. Story isn't particularly deep but it is entertaining. Melee combat is a mix between Bully and Rocksteady's Batman titles. In comparison, there isn't a whole lot of gunplay. I like the game world too and how they handled the environment (3D-ish store interiors with the city reflecting on its windows). If you are a fan of the open world action-adventure genre thenThe gameplay is really fun. Story isn't particularly deep but it is entertaining. Melee combat is a mix between Bully and Rocksteady's Batman titles. In comparison, there isn't a whole lot of gunplay. I like the game world too and how they handled the environment (3D-ish store interiors with the city reflecting on its windows). If you are a fan of the open world action-adventure genre then you owe it to yourself to pick up this spiritual successor to the True Crime series.… Expand
  22. BalicanBreeze
    Feb 2, 2013
    8
    Pretty good game. Decent story line, vehicles handle well, the fighting is satisfying, and adding a parkour element was a really good idea. Sadly, the parkour doesn't handle as well as the other parts of the game. Glitches seem to have been mostly fixed, but there are a few minor ones I've encountered. The keyboard and mouse controls aren't great, but better than most PC ports.Pretty good game. Decent story line, vehicles handle well, the fighting is satisfying, and adding a parkour element was a really good idea. Sadly, the parkour doesn't handle as well as the other parts of the game. Glitches seem to have been mostly fixed, but there are a few minor ones I've encountered. The keyboard and mouse controls aren't great, but better than most PC ports. If you like games like Deus Ex, Saints Row, GTA and so forth, you'll enjoy this one.… Expand
  23. Gletter
    Jan 30, 2013
    3
    it was a good game until it started crashing (started crashing only after 2 days of having purchased it on steam)... the game sadly no longer works for me and its impossible to play due to this issue. I would NOT recommend this game...
  24. lightshadow3939
    Jan 28, 2013
    10
    This game truly lets you experience Hong Kong. The voice acting is excellent, and the environments breathtakingly beautiful to the detail. The missions are pretty fun with not bad variety, and again I have to bring up how this is like virtual tourism. The combat is more centered on melee, martial arts movements are slick and fun to do, and the parkour style actions are nice to watch. On PCThis game truly lets you experience Hong Kong. The voice acting is excellent, and the environments breathtakingly beautiful to the detail. The missions are pretty fun with not bad variety, and again I have to bring up how this is like virtual tourism. The combat is more centered on melee, martial arts movements are slick and fun to do, and the parkour style actions are nice to watch. On PC sometimes the camera annoys me, but the merits of the game makes me want to give it 10 despite that!… Expand
  25. thenthomwaslike
    Jan 19, 2013
    9
    after a rocky launch squenix proved that they care about their customers and continue to patch the game (version 1.9 already!) its a great pc port with great performance, great voice acting, and good looking textures. and the melee fighting system is amazing.
  26. Diswin
    Jan 8, 2013
    8
    I liked this game. Good graphic (for console port), unusual but comfortable controls, good story (but maybe too short and hasty to the ending). Problems lie in a lot of glitches, bugs, small inconveniences in gameplay (disappearing weapons after a sleep, savepoints linked to hideouts and so on).
  27. BlueFireGaming
    Jan 6, 2013
    9
    I love this game! The story isn't too original, but I still really liked it. The fighting is awesome and United Front Games did an amazing job to create a game that lasts a very long time by having for example a lot of collectibles, side missions (favors, finding cars for Tran etc.) and a lot more.
    Also, I didn't find or experience one single bug, glitch or crash.
    The only thing I didn't    I love this game! The story isn't too original, but I still really liked it. The fighting is awesome and United Front Games did an amazing job to create a game that lasts a very long time by having for example a lot of collectibles, side missions (favors, finding cars for Tran etc.) and a lot more.
    Also, I didn't find or experience one single bug, glitch or crash.
    The only thing I didn't like too much were the chasing parts of missions: in my opinion they were too easy, but that could be me too...

    All in all, the game isn't too original, but still really really enjoyable! I have spent a lot of time in this game, and I still really enjoy it and will spend a lot more time in Hong Kong.    … Expand
  28. DarkGremio
    Jan 5, 2013
    8
    Generally, I chose not to buy most Grand Theft Auto type games on the PC; But I couldn't pass up a 91% deal on steam making this game around four dollars! Now this game is amazing all around graphics wise it is stellar. I could almost compare this to GTA in Asia, with better combat and just more of a storyline based around the character. Bottom line this game is a must, especially whenGenerally, I chose not to buy most Grand Theft Auto type games on the PC; But I couldn't pass up a 91% deal on steam making this game around four dollars! Now this game is amazing all around graphics wise it is stellar. I could almost compare this to GTA in Asia, with better combat and just more of a storyline based around the character. Bottom line this game is a must, especially when its a steal on Steam! My only gripe and its downfall is its awkward keyboard control. Otherwise there's an option for a game-pad!… Expand
  29. Evil_Peaver
    Jan 2, 2013
    9
    This game was obviously made with a lot of love, and they managed to get a lot done before the budgets ran out. I wanst expecting it to be this good based on some reviews i had read, but i kind of understand them.

    Its a very strange game to score. The driving feels weaker, and the controls/camera can sometimes be a bit wanky, but I feel it deserves a 9 based on how much ive enjoyed    This game was obviously made with a lot of love, and they managed to get a lot done before the budgets ran out. I wanst expecting it to be this good based on some reviews i had read, but i kind of understand them.

    Its a very strange game to score. The driving feels weaker, and the controls/camera can sometimes be a bit wanky, but I feel it deserves a 9 based on how much ive enjoyed playing it. Its definitely a game thats greater than the sum of its parts, and there are alot of parts. Driving, missions with lots of mini games for hacking, lock picking, bug calibration, cell phone triangulation. Foot and vehicle chases. Shoot-outs and lots of asskicking Kung-fu. Aswell as the great Hong Kong environments, the combat is very much its strong point and feels really satisfying. Im going to say it, the fighting is better than the GTA series by miles!

    If you get the chance to grab this in the sales, i would suggest you do. I've really enjoyed my fortnight in Hong Kong for the price of a few pints.

    Is it better than GTA IV.....Well maybe not. But GTA doesnt have bloody Kung-Fu and meat cleavers.    … Expand
  30. KillJoyKJ
    Dec 28, 2012
    9
    For me, SD was a complete surprise. 9/10 Story, 10/10 AMAZING Graphics, 10/10 GamePlay, StreetFighter-like Combat, Overall 9.5/10.

    I personally loved the storyline; this can be viewed as an Asian version of GTA with much improvements. The city size is comparable to GTAIV, and is busily packed as expected in Hong Kong. More importantly, this game felt REAL. Although a variety of firearms    For me, SD was a complete surprise. 9/10 Story, 10/10 AMAZING Graphics, 10/10 GamePlay, StreetFighter-like Combat, Overall 9.5/10.

    I personally loved the storyline; this can be viewed as an Asian version of GTA with much improvements. The city size is comparable to GTAIV, and is busily packed as expected in Hong Kong. More importantly, this game felt REAL. Although a variety of firearms can be had, the fighting is primarily combat based; Brawling. Although you ultimately unlock all character abilities for the 3 categories (police, triad, respect) by leveling up with experience gained from missions, special combat moves can only be unlocked by finding hidden statues delivered to this master guru. If you have ever played Batman Arkham (Asylum or City), this is a much more refined and developed fighting system. You must respond swiftly to counter attack, or utilize the environment for awesome finishing moves. (smash head repeated with car door or refridgerator, smash them into a dumpster, or telephone booth.. so many more!) You are also able to open trunks of cars to search for weapons like a tire iron, knife, or pistol. All of these aspects seem very fitting and realistic; No, you wont be able to cycle through all 8 weapons you are carrying, or customize your car beyond its paint job, but you can get some 'asian massages' which always help, heh heh. The story line is terrific, but then again, I'm asian. Nonetheless, I felt vested with Shen, which I think is cornerstone to a good gaming experience. As an undercover cop / asian triad gangster... my number one challenge was driving on the left side of the road. At high speeds it can get quite challenging to drive on the opposite isde of the road. Especially in police missions, you lose points for stealing cars, hurting civilians, or damaging public property. You can also lose points for being 'clumsy', such as running into a table or tripping when chasing an enemy. I thought that was quirky. Upon completing the main story, I had maxed out my Respect, Police, and Combat abilities. I was short on triad points; apparently I was not violent enough! I think this helps reinforce generating cool, unique combo attacks for more exp points than shooting with a gun (unless headshot, some bonus exp). During long fights, subsequent combos will charge and release your 'fear meter', when your enemies basically cower for several seconds at your awesomeness while you do some extra damage, ha! There are several in-game puzzles, like cracking a safe or 'grid', but they were all trivial at best, which I preferred. I dont like games that make you stop your intense action to play sudoku before unlocking your objective. Anyways, the graphics are AMAZING. And the atmosphere of the City makes you feel 'in the zone'. At 54hrs, I completed the main story line with >50% progress for most of the side stories, missions. Obviously you can finish the game much faster, but I really enjoyed the environment and took my time. Unlike GTA, and esp SR3, this is not a city-rampage style game (although you could do that, Tactical/SWAT DLC). It's harder to lose cops / stars when you are being chased, because its HongKong, and its crowded and you;re driving on the left side of the road. Ultimately, completing the main story was bitter-sweet. Thankfully, SteamSale for Shaolin, Nightmare, and SWAT DLCs, I can hopefully add on some more hours of play. Overall, Sleeping Dogs did an excellent job recreating HongKong, the bright vibrant atmosphere, and keeping me vested and engaged with the antagonist. The Graphics were Amazing (rainfall?! city night lights reflecting from my kick-ass car wax-job?!) Gameplay was very engaging and precise; it was like gangster Streetfighter, sorta. Don't Miss this Game!    … Expand
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#48 Best PC Game of 2012
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#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2012
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#21 Most Shared PC Game of 2012

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Feb 6, 2013
    90
    Unlike the previous ‘True Crime’ games, where there was a strict depiction of the city maps, Sleeping Dogs does not portray Hong Kong, inch by inch. United Front Games has implemented GTA’s novelties in way that winks slyly at Rockstar. In essence, what the GTA series has accomplished, Sleeping Dogs has carried out better and more elegantly. [October 2012]
  2. PC PowerPlay
    Oct 11, 2012
    60
    A solid GTA clone that ticks all the boxes but forgets to add the magic ingredient of improvisation. [Oct 2012, p.77]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 10, 2012
    80
    City action in an Asian style casts a fresh wind to the sandbox game genre, with attractive worlds full of details, great battle mechanics and cool free-run sections. [Sept 2012]
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