Sleeping Dogs

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1564 Ratings

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  1. TNathan475
    Aug 3, 2013
    10
    Shenmue Grand Theft Auto? YES PLEASE!
    Fans of either genre of games will be pleasantly surprised by this title. The combination of third person beat-em-up/martial arts games and the open world fun and randomness of a Grand Theft Auto type game is a sure winner here! And for an added bonus the story is well-crafted, involved and interesting. Voice acting is superb and the attention to    Shenmue Grand Theft Auto? YES PLEASE!
    Fans of either genre of games will be pleasantly surprised by this title. The combination of third person beat-em-up/martial arts games and the open world fun and randomness of a Grand Theft Auto type game is a sure winner here! And for an added bonus the story is well-crafted, involved and interesting. Voice acting is superb and the attention to detail culture-wise is nothing less than impressive! Can't lose with Sleeping Dogs.    … Expand
  2. BMF
    Aug 26, 2012
    10
    Sleeping Dogs is a very good game, its like GTA raped Batman Arkham City and there basterd child ran to Hong Kong! The story is very good and all the missions you do feel meaningfull, even the open world small scale missions feel fleshed out. The graphics are great with the exception of some low poly counts and a bad camera.
  3. yogibbear
    Aug 31, 2012
    10
    Wow. Wow. Wow. I just finished the game on PC only minutes ago. Gameplay is top notch, graphics are superb. Storyline had me on the edge of my seat all the way to the end of the 22 hrs to finish the thing with still a bunch of side missions to go that could easily add on another 5-10 hrs of content if I wanted to 100% the game. Soundtrack is AMAZING with the Hudson Mohawke song beingWow. Wow. Wow. I just finished the game on PC only minutes ago. Gameplay is top notch, graphics are superb. Storyline had me on the edge of my seat all the way to the end of the 22 hrs to finish the thing with still a bunch of side missions to go that could easily add on another 5-10 hrs of content if I wanted to 100% the game. Soundtrack is AMAZING with the Hudson Mohawke song being absolutely perfect for the setting and gameplay. Just can't get it out of my head yet. Favourite game of 2012 so far! SO SOOOOO GOOOODDDDD!!! JUST PLAY IT NAOOW!… Expand
  4. sh4dow
    Mar 28, 2015
    10
    GTA with style. This is how I would sum up Sleeping Dogs. I didn't care much for the story and characters in GTA, with all the stupidity and macho **** Of course you have part of that in Sleeping Dogs too, it IS about gangsters after all. Still there is a quite a bit of honor infused in the story instead of primitivity. Also, both story and characters seem deeper as a result of it.GTA with style. This is how I would sum up Sleeping Dogs. I didn't care much for the story and characters in GTA, with all the stupidity and macho **** Of course you have part of that in Sleeping Dogs too, it IS about gangsters after all. Still there is a quite a bit of honor infused in the story instead of primitivity. Also, both story and characters seem deeper as a result of it.
    Besides that, it also features better gameplay than GTA. Virtually all the minigames, the shoot outs AND the hand to hand combat feel great. Alright, the hand to hand combat isn't as good as in the Batman games and there is one minigame that is damn tedious and you have to do a lot (picking locks on MANY lockboxes lying around town) but other than that, it's all great. Graphics look a bit dated, yet it still requires a fairly powerful system to run smoothly maxed out, so it doesn't seem like they optimized it very well. And those minor gripes about gameplay and graphics are really everything that keeps me from giving this game a perfect score. Oh, it also has quite a bit to discover. Maybe not as much as GTA4 but if you are a completionist, my guess is that it'll take you 20-25 hours to get everything.
    [edit]I originally rated this "only" 9/10. But I played through it twice already and am still listening to the Soundtrack on a regular basis, wondering about when a sequel will finally be released. And when I think back to the last couple of years and what great games I've played, aside from various indie games, only "Sleeping Dogs" comes to mind. It's a shame that the leaderboards are so screwed up, otherwise I'd probably compete with others every weekend but it doesn't change the fact that this strong urge of still wanting to play it means that it is essentially a perfect game.[/edit]    … Expand
  5. GameInterpretor
    Aug 14, 2012
    10
    I cannot believe how well made this is for the PC. The Optimization is astounding compared to games like GTA 4 and Saints Row The Third on the PC, and best of all the graphics are incredible with the DX11 features and HQ Texture Pack. AMAZING
  6. Batuhan87
    Aug 14, 2012
    10
    This game blows GTA 4 out of water.A must have if you are a fan of open world games.Driving is not that good but worth getting for everything else.lol
  7. themerote
    Aug 24, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game of the year so far, if you like GTA4, Shenmue, Just Cause 2 and Need for speed, this is your game, way better than expected and better than all these games.… Expand
  8. MonkofMajere
    Oct 22, 2012
    10
    The best comparison I can make for Sleeping Dogs is Grand Theft Auto with a good combat engine, more interesting characters, and a more colorful environment. Although very similar in many ways, Sleeping Dogs manages to improve on GTA in every way possible. From a well developed melee combat system to exciting gunfights, each feature in the game comes together to offer an amazing, almostThe best comparison I can make for Sleeping Dogs is Grand Theft Auto with a good combat engine, more interesting characters, and a more colorful environment. Although very similar in many ways, Sleeping Dogs manages to improve on GTA in every way possible. From a well developed melee combat system to exciting gunfights, each feature in the game comes together to offer an amazing, almost cinematic experience - Except you are always in control. Sleeping Dogs does an excellent job of borrowing elements from many other action oriented games and bringing them together into what can only be described as a masterpiece. Honestly one of the best games I have ever played.… Expand
  9. awildseaking
    Aug 15, 2012
    10
    Having not run into any of the bugs or issues with controls that most users are citing, I'm giving Sleeping Dogs a 10 simply because it doesn't suffer from sequelitis. United Front Games did an amazing job of creating a true spiritual successor to the True Crime series that Luxoflux created so masterfully. For once, developers are not selling out to appeal to the Call of Duty audience. TheHaving not run into any of the bugs or issues with controls that most users are citing, I'm giving Sleeping Dogs a 10 simply because it doesn't suffer from sequelitis. United Front Games did an amazing job of creating a true spiritual successor to the True Crime series that Luxoflux created so masterfully. For once, developers are not selling out to appeal to the Call of Duty audience. The on-rails drive by missions felt so familiar to their TC:NYC counterparts. While the police gameplay is noticeably different due to the nature of you being undercover, the gunplay feels incredibly similar with bullet time, dual wielding, and the purposeful lack of emphasis on shooting. You don't have some absurd amount of ammunition, and United Front did an excellent job of keeping True Crime true to its roots. The driving feels incredibly similar, especially with ramming replacing manual PIT maneuvers. The hand to hand combat feels just as in-depth as in previous games, with training locations and new moves to learn. I am just so amazed with how they kept all the things that made True Crime unique. You can still store weapons in car trunks, purchase and store vehicles in the garage, customize your player character, and so on. I am beyond ecstatic that United Front made sure Sleeping Dogs would always be remember as the third True Crime game. This consistency is a massive step forward for the industry: Call of Duty cannot ruin every game with a gun in it anymore. We can finally expect more unique, good games again.… Expand
  10. AllAroundGamer
    Oct 19, 2012
    10
    Very nice game. Good feel and cool design. Love the environment and side quests. Ton of options and gotta give it to the free running. Only reason holding me back from giving it a perfect 10 is because of some control flaws that I have experienced, minor glitches, and short story line ( WANTED MORE imo). Overall Solid game! Good thing it went to SQ ENIX instead of True Crime. Hell, ImmaVery nice game. Good feel and cool design. Love the environment and side quests. Ton of options and gotta give it to the free running. Only reason holding me back from giving it a perfect 10 is because of some control flaws that I have experienced, minor glitches, and short story line ( WANTED MORE imo). Overall Solid game! Good thing it went to SQ ENIX instead of True Crime. Hell, Imma give it a ten… Expand
  11. mrpepperkitty
    Aug 16, 2012
    10
    I was just about to give this game a 9 for a near perfect experience tarnished by a few (one bug that happened in a few places really) obnoxious bugs, but as I just closed the game down (for the first time in 3 days!) I saw there was already an update being downloaded! 2 days after release it's completely patched! Now to the actual game, It was amazing! I had played Mafia 2 before this,I was just about to give this game a 9 for a near perfect experience tarnished by a few (one bug that happened in a few places really) obnoxious bugs, but as I just closed the game down (for the first time in 3 days!) I saw there was already an update being downloaded! 2 days after release it's completely patched! Now to the actual game, It was amazing! I had played Mafia 2 before this, and thought it couldn't be beat, but this game matches the story and blows the gameplay out of the water! This is the most open game I have ever played! When I need to take out a bunch of thugs I can: Fight them all, shoot them all, stab them all, or just run them all down from the safety of my car, plus any combination of the three! The melee combat system is phenominal and original! I was just expecting some punch combos and roundhouse kicks, but as soon as my guy hit the ground he was breaking arms and legs, and using every imaginable everyday object to kill people! Whether it's phonebooths, air conditioners, or good old car doors, you can smash just about anyone into just about anything! Plus the driving is amazing, and the game encourages you to get good at it, it wouldn't be Asia without street racing after all. And the freerunning element of the game is also very well done. If it's not your thing, you won't have to do it to get around, and when it is in missions you'll have pretty obvious guides helping you through it. Plus you can USE TAXIS! Always bugged me in other games, especially when missions required you to drive across town and back. It's like a sort of fast travel without breaking immersion. Skill advancement is also very well done, as you can focus on or neglect areas of development in order to get what you want out of the multiple skill trees. Though you can still have everything in the end, if that's your thing, and you wanna work hard for it(I still haven't accomplished this :P). So all in all, enthralling story, original and awesome gameplay, beautiful graphics even on ~medium, and FUN! Plus you can try to beat your friends' scores with the ingame social hub feature, but that's not really my cup of tea. Also KARATE! Did I mention you can break arms and legs and throw dudes and stuff?!?!?! Also tackling, grappling, and lol why haven't you bought this yet?… Expand
  12. ELCID777
    Aug 30, 2012
    10
    just beat it, and all i can say is AMAZING. much better than the story in gta 4, imo, albeit not as much replay-ability. still awesome open city fun though. overall, SE/UGF did very well.
  13. Mashley
    Oct 6, 2012
    10
    Sleeping Dogs has overtaken GTA as the pinnacle of its genre. A massively underrated game, and a must-buy for anyone with love for these types of games.
  14. mtroni
    Aug 26, 2018
    10
    Awesome in every koind of way. An iommersive world, great graphics, great storyline and awesome gameplay mechanics. This is one of my favorite games every and I really hope they somehow still get to make the sequel!
  15. kailip
    Sep 6, 2012
    10
    So, here's the deal. This game is awesome. Story wise it's very solid, with a very interesting story that keeps you entertained a lot. The characters are somewhat memorable and some even remarkable, and most are very charismatic. Now, the gameplay; It feels very solid too, the fighting mechanics are amazing and clearly the best feature in this game, it's fun and brings up a thing few gamesSo, here's the deal. This game is awesome. Story wise it's very solid, with a very interesting story that keeps you entertained a lot. The characters are somewhat memorable and some even remarkable, and most are very charismatic. Now, the gameplay; It feels very solid too, the fighting mechanics are amazing and clearly the best feature in this game, it's fun and brings up a thing few games do: instead of difficulty, they try to make you mix up combos and try different things. Much like in Devil May Cry where you have to mix things and taunt to level up your style ranking. The driving is arcady and in my opinion fits greatly to the game. The driving in GTA 4 was realistic and very annoying, if it's not realistic but fun I take it with joy. Gunplay is good and is on the right place, and the driving gunplay is awesome as well, with that epic cinematic feeling. The game's flow is incredibly good and the game feeling is distinct and quite immersive. Talkin' about graphics, I must say this game is a piece of work. Very good graphics, with a good artwork. This game feels alive, it's enjoyable to look at it. GTA IV was quite the contrary. Realistic, yes, but ugly. There was no appeal to the dark and blank cities. GTA IV proved to me that realism isn't always good. Now talking about 'fun factor', this game is one of the best open world mission-based games I've ever played. It is limited and smaller than GTA IV, may not be as realistic or detailed or whatever, but just tops it because of the incredible flow and fun the game provides. I'd say this game is better than all GTA's except san andreas; but to be honest I don't really think this game resembles GTA in any way, what the game proposes to deliver is just nothing like GTA, they're overall very distinct games. Last, but not least, the soundtrack of this game is also very good, not many known songs but the music selection is great and I doubt you'll finish the game and not want to look for at least a few songs that got stuck in your head. Now, talkin' about PC specifics, some people might not like the way it's ported, but update 1.5 fixed most problems with KB and Mouse. Haven't experienced any serious glitches and I played with a controller, I can't complain about a thing. This game is amazing and is absolutely a must buy.… Expand
  16. skeith
    Aug 29, 2012
    10
    Absolutely amazing game! First I must thank square enix, for resurrected this game, otherwise this amazing game would be dead. This game has lot to offer, great combat and shooting gameplay, beautiful yet detailed gameplay. The only thing I can complain is the game is too good to be only 12-14 hours long, I really hope I could do more in the city. Dating missions feel like it is onlyAbsolutely amazing game! First I must thank square enix, for resurrected this game, otherwise this amazing game would be dead. This game has lot to offer, great combat and shooting gameplay, beautiful yet detailed gameplay. The only thing I can complain is the game is too good to be only 12-14 hours long, I really hope I could do more in the city. Dating missions feel like it is only half-done. Nevertheless, this is one of those games you must play in your lifetime. You must play this game, you must! Now I am really hoping them to release Sleeping Dogs 2, and I am looking forward to see GTA 5 or any other sandbox games become better after they have seen Sleeping Dogs!… Expand
  17. Vunk
    Aug 18, 2012
    10
    A beautiful living city, one of the best engines up-to-date with gorgeous graphics, tons of action like in movies and the best combat system in a sandbox. This is the best game I've played this year, it's simply beautiful with tons of fun.
  18. Zaite
    Aug 18, 2012
    10
    Very well implemented on the PC. Playing the game in 5760x1080 with the HD texture pack. Looks good (textures could do with being still a little higher resolution), widescreen support is fully implemented. SLI support is fully implemented. I'm delighted to see such a well delivered game for the PC. Really really happy to see developers are pushing out quality content for PC gaming. TodayVery well implemented on the PC. Playing the game in 5760x1080 with the HD texture pack. Looks good (textures could do with being still a little higher resolution), widescreen support is fully implemented. SLI support is fully implemented. I'm delighted to see such a well delivered game for the PC. Really really happy to see developers are pushing out quality content for PC gaming. Today is another great day for the PC, thanks guys.… Expand
  19. Aralakh
    Aug 16, 2012
    10
    As a long-time GTA fan, I was naturally interested in Sleeping Dogs from the moment I saw gameplay footage prior to release. That said, I wasn't expecting a game that was as high quality as most of the GTA series, so I was pleasantly surprised when I was blown away by this fantastic game. The graphics on PC (if your system can handle it) are absolutely stunning. The gameplay, the combat,As a long-time GTA fan, I was naturally interested in Sleeping Dogs from the moment I saw gameplay footage prior to release. That said, I wasn't expecting a game that was as high quality as most of the GTA series, so I was pleasantly surprised when I was blown away by this fantastic game. The graphics on PC (if your system can handle it) are absolutely stunning. The gameplay, the combat, the story, all of it is top notch, and I seriously can not recommend this game enough, especially if you're interested in the open-world games.… Expand
  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. IGNsus
    Aug 26, 2012
    10
    I enjoyed the game a lot. First off, I think the praise about how optimized Sleeping Dogs is for the PC is overstated: the menu system does not work with a mouse, the camera controls are unresponsive, and alt-tabbing forces the game to window mode.

    Despite the issues, I find the story to be the best I've ever seen in an open ended game. The same can be said with how much more I care    I enjoyed the game a lot. First off, I think the praise about how optimized Sleeping Dogs is for the PC is overstated: the menu system does not work with a mouse, the camera controls are unresponsive, and alt-tabbing forces the game to window mode.

    Despite the issues, I find the story to be the best I've ever seen in an open ended game. The same can be said with how much more I care about the characters. Because of how much I liked the protagonist and a few supporting characters, the story had a bigger impact on me than GTA IV, which never affected me on an emotional level.

    The real star of the game is the fighting system. I find myself using many of the unlockable techniques, and that's a testament to how well developed the system is. It's true that the game has many rough edges, and I cannot profess to see the charms of glaring errors such as running full speed into a wall on a motorcycle and somehow staying on the bike. However, the overall experience outweighs the significant negatives to the game. From the well-made (but not authentic) map of Hong Kong, superb voice acting, and the aforementioned story and melee combat, Sleeping Dogs is a game worth playing.    … Expand
  22. samii
    Aug 24, 2012
    10
    I'll give it a 10/10 game as an open world gamer fan. This game simply was a mind blasting game and a unforgettable experience. It's one of those games you play and don't want it to end.
  23. SleepingDog
    Aug 26, 2012
    10
    If you are into Martial Arts, Parkour, Gun fights and car racing, this game is for you! Sleeping Dogs doesn't fail to deliver, it has an amazing open world, terrific graphics and en engaging story. The soundtrack will keep you pumped up, and motivate you to pull crazy stunts in the game. Voice acting is done very professionally, making the game feel quite realistic. Lots of stuff to do,If you are into Martial Arts, Parkour, Gun fights and car racing, this game is for you! Sleeping Dogs doesn't fail to deliver, it has an amazing open world, terrific graphics and en engaging story. The soundtrack will keep you pumped up, and motivate you to pull crazy stunts in the game. Voice acting is done very professionally, making the game feel quite realistic. Lots of stuff to do, from side missions to gathering collectibles. There's karaoke bars, fight clubs, male chicken fights, much to do and see.… Expand
  24. Pegula
    Aug 30, 2012
    10
    One word: AWESOME!

    I did not know much about the game or what to expect. I just installed it and let the game take me in - it sure did - gameplay mechanics are flawless and when you get to know your controls(that can easily be remapped as you prefer) - the joyride may begin. Story - as far as I got is great. Gameplay - very nice, a little repetitive at parts but still    One word: AWESOME!

    I did not know much about the game or what to expect.

    I just installed it and let the game take me in - it sure did - gameplay mechanics are flawless and when you get to know your controls(that can easily be remapped as you prefer) - the joyride may begin.

    Story - as far as I got is great.

    Gameplay - very nice, a little repetitive at parts but still interesting to keep you doing it(aren't all games repetitive in a way?)

    Graphics - I was mostly blown away after running the benchmark, so many details and so many things happening and game still goes fluid and looking pretty as well.

    Sound - great voice acting, great FX, great sooundtrack.

    I could keep on, but then I lose time from my playtime so...I'll go and enjoy it and you are welcome too.

    Oh, and I must say that I did see pirated version first - and could easily stay at that - but when I saw the dedication of developers put in this title I immediately ordered it and recommended it to many friends.

    True gaming Gem.

    The way gaming industry should definitely go.    … Expand
  25. rhettyj
    Aug 25, 2012
    10
    Brilliant, brillirant game!!! Having so much fun with it, from its crazy fight scenes to its quirky **** fighting, the game is a blast. But since we are here to critique, I must say that the controls are a bit clunky and while there is no problems with the key mappings (as some console ports have) the sensitivity with looking around is a bit off and hard to control. Also it seems to have aBrilliant, brillirant game!!! Having so much fun with it, from its crazy fight scenes to its quirky **** fighting, the game is a blast. But since we are here to critique, I must say that the controls are a bit clunky and while there is no problems with the key mappings (as some console ports have) the sensitivity with looking around is a bit off and hard to control. Also it seems to have a problem when the frame rates are too high and results in a slight juddering and lag, which is quite weird, but hopefully a patch will fix the issue! But i must say that it is an awesome game to play with a truly captivating storyline, awesome fights that make you feel like a master of kung fu and graphics that will blow you away :)… Expand
  26. Cucuyoyo
    Aug 31, 2012
    10
    This Game is Amazing, Best game i ever seen.
    even better then GTA 4! i really like it, i hope there will be a new one coming soon!
    Also i really want this game, and really liked the demo.
    its a great game, but its better to play on PS3/XBOX360
  27. Marius1123
    Aug 26, 2012
    10
    This game is awesome! Reminds me somehow game The Punisher by brutal fights. Loved the car handling in the game, it's so epic by pressing SPACE button and starting drifting everywhere. This game just so epic 10/10. Can't wait for more DLC's.
  28. 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
  29. Elcid888
    Aug 28, 2012
    10
    If I'm honest here ; I did not expect much from this game. I took the plunge only after I began hearing positive things on forums. Let me start by saying that this game looks absolutely phenomenal on PC. I am running this at extreme settings, with AA to extreme as well;1920x1200, and once again, it looks phenomenal. The night time/rain cycles look especially nice. Game play is varied, fun,If I'm honest here ; I did not expect much from this game. I took the plunge only after I began hearing positive things on forums. Let me start by saying that this game looks absolutely phenomenal on PC. I am running this at extreme settings, with AA to extreme as well;1920x1200, and once again, it looks phenomenal. The night time/rain cycles look especially nice. Game play is varied, fun, and highly addictive. Combat is just as fun the 100th time as it is the first time. The story is compelling and serious, which is something I wasn't expecting. Voice acting puts it over the top and is top-notch. All in all, this game is my personal GOTY. It came out of nowhere and pulled me in like no other.… Expand
  30. Iliek2revieW
    Sep 1, 2012
    10
    I would just like to mention that i was totally devastated when the game had ended, as i was totally immersed in the story, and truly and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the game. I had pre-purchased the game the first day it was available on steam, *as it had caught my eye from day one* and it really struck home right off the bat. I did notice some glitches here and there, as in theI would just like to mention that i was totally devastated when the game had ended, as i was totally immersed in the story, and truly and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the game. I had pre-purchased the game the first day it was available on steam, *as it had caught my eye from day one* and it really struck home right off the bat. I did notice some glitches here and there, as in the first mission Naz would stop running, but the glitch worked its self out pretty quickly with no effort from me. Really, if i had to judge all mediums of entertainment, this game told me *personally* the most riveting and enjoyable story i have ever been privileged to experience.

    **IMPORTANT** all the problems people have been experienced like camera and UI was recently patched in the 1.5 update, so now there is no reason to dislike the game    … Expand
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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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