Sleeping Dogs

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1564 Ratings

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  1. Aberzanzorax
    Mar 2, 2014
    8
    A great open world game. Satisfying quests, and an emotional component I was surprised to feel. I actually felt conflicted about some of my actions during this game. The combat isn't great, but the overall feel of accomplishment is.

    I especially enjoyed a number of the side missions and the driving aspects of the game. While not a driving simulator, the variety of cars and the chance to    A great open world game. Satisfying quests, and an emotional component I was surprised to feel. I actually felt conflicted about some of my actions during this game. The combat isn't great, but the overall feel of accomplishment is.

    I especially enjoyed a number of the side missions and the driving aspects of the game. While not a driving simulator, the variety of cars and the chance to get into trouble/incentive for not bashing up the car you just stole added an element of fun to the driving.

    The game really shines, though, in its sense of immersion. The city feels as real as any city I've experienced in gaming. This realism adds greatly to the missions, the driving, and the overall plot/story of the game.

    While some games are a "solid 8", this game is more like a 10 in some ways and a 6 in others, averaging to an 8. If you like games with a variety of missions and an open world feel and lots to accomplish, this is great. If you require an excellent combat system, then this is probably a "pass" for you.    … Expand
  2. devilhorus
    May 19, 2014
    8
    Great game, the only bad thing is that's too short. They also should have explored the storyline better, with more exciting missions and more things to do in the world map. But it's a great game, you will certain enjoy it from the beginning into his end.

    The combat mode reminds Shenmue a lot. I really recommend play it with a joystick.
  3. AdrianChan
    Jun 29, 2014
    8
    Despite the large amount of glitches, everything is quite good in this game. Story is interesting, I like the combat in this game. Graphics is still acceptable. Drivings is not as good as other though.
    I hope this game can have a sequel. You should get this game if you like GTA, or Just Cause 2 you should pick it up.
  4. Sten-Bengt94
    Jun 7, 2014
    8
    Great story, interesting characters, unique style to the game but the controls and graphics are okay but managable. Using a gamepad can fix this issue.
    The game is inferior to Gta and Saints Row in graphics in most areas but the story and the characters actually makes up for it. I enjoyed this game more than I did with Gta IV at times so it is an underrated game. It is actually unfair to    Great story, interesting characters, unique style to the game but the controls and graphics are okay but managable. Using a gamepad can fix this issue.
    The game is inferior to Gta and Saints Row in graphics in most areas but the story and the characters actually makes up for it. I enjoyed this game more than I did with Gta IV at times so it is an underrated game. It is actually unfair to compare this game to Gta because it has a smaller studio and this is their first open-world type of game similar to Gta in the genre. I think they did a very good job for being their first game in this game genre. It is better to play this game without comparing it too much to others imho because it gets more enjoyable that way.    … Expand
  5. Tomle1202
    May 11, 2022
    8
    Sleeping Dogs' lack of originality might not be too bad, especially when most of its ideas work out quite well.
  6. Larry223
    Jan 22, 2015
    8
    Sleeping Dogs es un titulo que mezcla varios géneros. Mundo abierto estilo GTA, el sistema de pelea de Batman Arkham Asylum, el slowmo de Max Payne, etc.

    Para empezar el mundo abierto esta muy bien echo, con excepción de la falta de gente que tiene, esta muy bien recreado. Me encanta ir por Hong Kong, la gente no tiene skins similares, al menos no mucho, tiene una muy buena iluminación    Sleeping Dogs es un titulo que mezcla varios géneros. Mundo abierto estilo GTA, el sistema de pelea de Batman Arkham Asylum, el slowmo de Max Payne, etc.

    Para empezar el mundo abierto esta muy bien echo, con excepción de la falta de gente que tiene, esta muy bien recreado. Me encanta ir por Hong Kong, la gente no tiene skins similares, al menos no mucho, tiene una muy buena iluminación y esta lleno de colecionables. Y los coleccionables son útiles. Este juego hace a los coleccionables útiles. Si consigues suficientes puedes conseguir mas vida, mejoras en combate, dinero, ropa y vehículos únicos, etc. Y si hablamos del combate, es similar al de Batman Arkham Asylum, no esta tan fluido, pero aun así hace un buen trabajo, y tienes mas opciones que en el ya mencionado acilo. Conforme avances obtendrás mejoras, como hacer mas daño, nuevos movimientos, y como eh dicho antes, los coleccionables te sirven para conseguir nuevos ataques. Como romper brazos y piernas. El titulo también tiene una gran cantidad de minijuegos. La historia y atmósfera es como la de una buena película de acción de Jackie Chan, puede ser algo predecible pero no la daría por mala. Llegas a conocer una buena cantidad de personajes que muestran ser mas que matones eh inocentes justicieros. Y uno que me gusta en particular es Jackie, un amigo que conoces al inicio del juego. Al principio tiene una forma de pensar algo infantil, pero se va dando cuenta de lo horrible que es el mundo real y eso le destroza. No sera perfecto pero no esta mal. Al final, este es un buen titulo, me a gustado conseguir los logros, y se me olvido decir que también tiene parkour, pero seguro que ya es mucho que leer, le doy un 08/10. Es un gran juego que te hará pasar un buen rato.    … Expand
  7. gloriouspotato
    Feb 18, 2015
    8
    A solid game with solid gameplay mechanics and a solid story. Everything is mostly pretty solid. Nothing stands out as exceptionally good or bad, it's just quite simply a solid game.

    The Hong Kong aesthetic is certainly nice, and the whole undercover cop scenario does produce a degree of tension and internal conflict within the protagonist. The ending felt abrupt however, with some    A solid game with solid gameplay mechanics and a solid story. Everything is mostly pretty solid. Nothing stands out as exceptionally good or bad, it's just quite simply a solid game.

    The Hong Kong aesthetic is certainly nice, and the whole undercover cop scenario does produce a degree of tension and internal conflict within the protagonist. The ending felt abrupt however, with some important characters being put on the sideline, not quite receiving the same amount of attention as Wei Shen. Overall though, the story is comparatively better than what most games put out.

    You know what else Sleeping Dogs does better at than most mainstream games as well? Being a good PC port. There are a plethora of customization options available and the performance is great (GTX770 2GB, max settings with high AA, averaging 90-100fps with a minimum of 60). Controls can sometimes be a little awkward with a keyboard and mouse, but it hardly impedes on the enjoyability of the game.

    Overall rating: 8.0/10    … Expand
  8. azeitona
    Nov 27, 2014
    8
    Actually, I liked this game more than I think I would, really.

    The gameplay is amazing. It's kind of GTA-like, but, at the same time, it isn't. Sleeping Dogs is much more focused on kung-fu and martial arts than gunplay. It is a bit clunky, and the cars are strange to drive (although there's nice features, for example, you can jump from the car you're driving to other car). But,    Actually, I liked this game more than I think I would, really.

    The gameplay is amazing. It's kind of GTA-like, but, at the same time, it isn't. Sleeping Dogs is much more focused on kung-fu and martial arts than gunplay. It is a bit clunky, and the cars are strange to drive (although there's nice features, for example, you can jump from the car you're driving to other car). But, overall, the gameplay is nice.

    The graphics are amazing, even today, 2 years since the game was launched. The rain and water reflex on the ground are beautiful, and Hong Kong really adds to the charm.

    The story is actually pretty nice also. The start and the ending are a bit rushed, but the game keeps the plot interesting. And the campaign is much shorter than GTA, but it is much more focused, and, to be sincere, I think I liked the story of this game more than the story of GTA IV. GTA IV tries to be immersive, but the campaign takes so much to complete -and the characters just keep coming kinda out of nowhere.

    So, yeah, if you have some spare money, I really recommend you to grab Sleeping Dogs. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  9. Owaiss
    Aug 20, 2016
    8
    Excellent story ....shooting is little strange..Batman type of fighting but enjoyable.... overall this is good game and it deserves a sequel...........
  10. GonzoDiamond
    Nov 2, 2015
    8
    Очень душевная игра, с любовью сделанная. Вот так и хочется влепить как минимум девятку, от всей души! И это после второго прохождения! Но если объективно - восемь балов. Игра полностью оправдала все мои ожидания, сюжет отлично подходит к игре. Всё в этой игре очень удобно и красиво. Спасибо.Очень душевная игра, с любовью сделанная. Вот так и хочется влепить как минимум девятку, от всей души! И это после второго прохождения! Но если объективно - восемь балов. Игра полностью оправдала все мои ожидания, сюжет отлично подходит к игре. Всё в этой игре очень удобно и красиво. Спасибо.
  11. Jodle
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    Good game but i have problems with driving on left side hehehe
    Nice open world good fighting good story
    .. . .
  12. Blod
    Feb 9, 2016
    8
    Sleeping dogs is great game, because game reproduction Hong Kong very well.
    The main of the game is parkour and Chinese martial art.
    Also there is some guns like pistol, smg, granade launcher.
    Story is not that bad. Game's story is +B Hong Kong noire movie.
    For this reason, I rate this game point 8
  13. Mitya64
    Jan 14, 2018
    8
    Шикарный геймплей. Куча драк, приемов, ломание костей. Можно кидать в вентилятор, мясорубку. Можно взять нож и резать всех. Можно разбить голову об машину. Много крутых трюков на машине, можно с машины на машину прыгать. Есть паркур. Выглядит очень круто Можно покупать шмотки. Езда убога, как в wath dogse. Сюжет интересный. Графон не плохой. Перестрелки только в конце игры. МузыкаШикарный геймплей. Куча драк, приемов, ломание костей. Можно кидать в вентилятор, мясорубку. Можно взять нож и резать всех. Можно разбить голову об машину. Много крутых трюков на машине, можно с машины на машину прыгать. Есть паркур. Выглядит очень круто Можно покупать шмотки. Езда убога, как в wath dogse. Сюжет интересный. Графон не плохой. Перестрелки только в конце игры. Музыка классная.… Expand
  14. Diegochocho
    Jul 3, 2018
    8
    Gran juego, me sorprendió satisfactoriamente la historia, no me imagine que seria tan buena, la jugabilidad es perfecta, y las persecuciones no te lo puedo describir. Recomendado para pasar las tardes jugando.
  15. Axilley
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good subura shi chum chum mono legend
  16. KARF4GEN
    May 10, 2018
    8
    Восхитительный боевик, навевающий атмосферу комедийных боевиков 80-ых годов.
    [Именно так Скворечник стали почитаемой мной студией и никакие Лары Крофты не смогут испортить мое отношение к ним=)]
    Так и думаешь, что где-то можно найти пасхалку с Джеки Чаном и Сэмо Хуном... Довольно ровное повествование о буднях копов можно назвать вторичным, все-таки копов по прикрытием экранизировали    Восхитительный боевик, навевающий атмосферу комедийных боевиков 80-ых годов.
    [Именно так Скворечник стали почитаемой мной студией и никакие Лары Крофты не смогут испортить мое отношение к ним=)]
    Так и думаешь, что где-то можно найти пасхалку с Джеки Чаном и Сэмо Хуном...
    Довольно ровное повествование о буднях копов можно назвать вторичным, все-таки копов по прикрытием экранизировали много и часто хорошо.    … Expand
  17. Jackermy
    Aug 25, 2020
    8
    Quite good game, even for 2020. Mechanics are not so interesting. The open world is full of different locations, but most of them are the same. Animations, to be honest, very bad. The fighting system is great with a lot of combos and types of punches. The storyline is deep and with a lot of good moments and twists. The atmosphere of the criminal and Hong-Kong is perfect.
    If you want to    Quite good game, even for 2020. Mechanics are not so interesting. The open world is full of different locations, but most of them are the same. Animations, to be honest, very bad. The fighting system is great with a lot of combos and types of punches. The storyline is deep and with a lot of good moments and twists. The atmosphere of the criminal and Hong-Kong is perfect.
    If you want to play in some kind of Beat ’em up with the open world - you can play "Sleeping dogs".    … Expand
  18. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    Very cool alternative to Grand Theft Auto series. Maybe a better alternative.
  19. greenbey
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    A-
    Good open world. Hong kong is done well.
    Combat system is really good.
    Story is ok.
    Ending feels a bit rushed like they run out of money for cutscenes.
  20. Hayter
    Nov 10, 2019
    8
    Очередной клон ГТА или всего лишь похожая на неё оригинальная задумка?
    Можно долго спорить на эту тему, каждый останется при своём мнении, лично мне игра понравилась, наиграл в ней 95 часов.
  21. Crimert
    May 13, 2020
    8
    A good combination of Open-World & Martial Arts game which is GTA-like. The story-telling and gameplay were good. 20hrs on record.
  22. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    В своё время игра отлично скрасила ожидание перед Watch Dogs. Понравилась графика и атмосфера.
  23. Prometheus1241
    Jan 19, 2020
    8
    One of the most underestimated action games i have seen.

    Sleeping dogs is one of the best action-fighting games with open world i have played. It has a lot of benefits. Firstly, it is a story. It is just absolutely marvelous, you can clearly see protagonist's emotion about what happens among the harsh Hong Kong's criminal world. Plot itself contains a lot of twists and good characters,    One of the most underestimated action games i have seen.

    Sleeping dogs is one of the best action-fighting games with open world i have played. It has a lot of benefits. Firstly, it is a story. It is just absolutely marvelous, you can clearly see protagonist's emotion about what happens among the harsh Hong Kong's criminal world. Plot itself contains a lot of twists and good characters, so you will not be bored. Secondly, it is gameplay. Beating enemies with kung-fu style is just marvelous! Plus, it has shooting and driving, which are also made good. Also, it has romances.

    Cons of this game are, as for me, open world . It is just simply not too interesting, The game has random events, but most of them repeat.

    I can recommend this game to anyone who like fighting games, open world-games and games with good plot, and for those who just like good games.    … Expand
  24. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    Amazing game that for me was better than any GTA. Interesting side activites and average but still fun story.
  25. AMBO
    Feb 17, 2020
    8
    08/10......................................................................
  26. Wrathzo
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    Sleeping Dogs is an open world and martial arts action-adventure video game developed by United Front Games and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. Set in contemporary Hong Kong, the single player story follows martial artist and undercover police officer Wei Shen who infiltrates the Sun On Yee Triad organization. Gameplay focuses on Wei Shen's martial arts moves, fighting,Sleeping Dogs is an open world and martial arts action-adventure video game developed by United Front Games and published by Square Enix's European subsidiary. Set in contemporary Hong Kong, the single player story follows martial artist and undercover police officer Wei Shen who infiltrates the Sun On Yee Triad organization. Gameplay focuses on Wei Shen's martial arts moves, fighting, shooting and parkour abilities, and on gadgets that can be used for combat and exploration. Players must complete missions to unlock content and continue the story, but they may instead freely roam the game's open world environment and engage in both legal and criminal activities. The latter may incite a police response, the intensity of which is controlled by a "heat" system. Actions such as fighting, driving and racing grant Shen statistical rewards and earn the player achievements.… Expand
  27. TrasteroDPablo
    May 8, 2020
    8
    8,4 Muy buen juego, buenos gráficos, gran ambientación, buena variedad de misiones, buena historia. Pero para mi GTA V es muy superior a este juego. He tenido varios bugs que he tenido que reiniciar la partida, el mapa es pequeño, la policía es un chiste.
  28. SurujSingha
    May 18, 2020
    8
    Reaching objectives takes ages and some missions which were completely irrelevant. The first half of the game isnt that good because it fails to build up the tension during it. It is only in the second half the game shows its true colour. I am disappointed to see that it doesnt quite have those stealth infiltration missions or those spying missions like in GTA except one mission. TheyReaching objectives takes ages and some missions which were completely irrelevant. The first half of the game isnt that good because it fails to build up the tension during it. It is only in the second half the game shows its true colour. I am disappointed to see that it doesnt quite have those stealth infiltration missions or those spying missions like in GTA except one mission. They would have brought immense level of diversity in the missions where the meele combat eventually becomes tiresome at the end.… Expand
  29. Artomer
    Jul 13, 2021
    8
    Beautiful map, really cool combat, thrilling story. This game is only 3.99 on steam sales, definitely pick it up, its very amazing.
  30. Gorbunov2004
    Aug 1, 2021
    8
    В игре почти все хорошо, много видов машин сюжет интересный. Но есть и минусы к примеру мало видов оружия и стрельба из них такая себе, и езда на машинах на геймпаде огромная мёртвая зона, Приёмов маловато можно было и побольше.В игре почти все хорошо, много видов машин сюжет интересный. Но есть и минусы к примеру мало видов оружия и стрельба из них такая себе, и езда на машинах на геймпаде огромная мёртвая зона, Приёмов маловато можно было и побольше.
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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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