Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
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  1. Games Master UK
    Dec 21, 2014
    74
    Whether you've played it before or not, the value for money makes this an impressive package. [Christmas 2014, p.76]
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  2. 4P.de
    Oct 22, 2014
    73
    The brutal combat, the cops and robbers attitude, the explosive narrative are as entertaining as they were two years ago. And although it of course looks better on the new consoles it doesn’t do the hardware justice.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Oct 14, 2014
    72
    United Front's game has aged, and not well. Especially when you look at the combat system, you realize how better were some things you played in the last two years. Yet, for those who have missed it (and don't have a PC, even an average one), this edition is a good chance to free roam in Hong Kong and have a fair share of kung fu.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 16, 2014
    70
    There isn't a good enough reason to double-dip if you played the original, but if you haven't had the pleasure, we'd suggest you Triad it out. [Dec 2014, p.94]
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  6. Slant Magazine
    Oct 23, 2014
    70
    That Sleeping Dogs only receives the slightest of graphical upticks--primarily in textures and fine details--is less a sign of laziness in porting the game to next gen so much as a testament to how well-crafted Sleeping Dogs was to begin with.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Oct 20, 2014
    70
    It’s adequate, and it’s overpriced especially given the fact that the exact same game is selling for half the cost on PCs.
  8. Gamer.no
    Oct 15, 2014
    70
    The Definitive Edition of Sleeping Dogs is first and foremost for new gamers who haven't played the fun original. The extra missions are decent, but more of the same and the graphical improvements, while fine, aren't stunning.
  9. InsideGamer.nl
    Oct 10, 2014
    70
    Sleeping Dogs doesn’t change our opinion about the original: this is once again one of the most fun open world games out there. We do mind that after two years, there’s still a lot to improve on. The best version of this game should’ve been much better.
  10. IGN Italia
    Oct 10, 2014
    70
    It's almost like the original game, with a better frame rate but also a more expensive tag price. You decide if it's worth it.
  11. Push Square
    Oct 9, 2014
    70
    Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition provides a good excuse to get involved with Hong Kong's shady dealings if you haven't already, but a lack of new features makes it difficult to recommend a return trip – at least at full price.
  12. Level7.nu
    Nov 11, 2014
    60
    Sleeping Dogs is a fantastic open world game that benefits from the enhanced graphics found in this Definitive Edition. All isn’t well though and a lot of annoying frame rate issues impacts the playability negatively. This remaster is still playable and entertaining, but the normal PC-version is still the best and cheapest way to play Sleeping Dogs.
  13. VideoGamer
    Oct 9, 2014
    60
    While it can look nice under the right conditions (usually during well-lit cutscenes or when the sun goes down), Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is the least impressive new-gen remaster I've seen so far. And as somebody who played through the entirety of the game upon its original release, the visual tweaks on offer here did little to convince me that I need to play it, or more importantly pay for it all over again.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 606 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 137 out of 606
  3. Negative: 48 out of 606
  1. Underpants158
    Aug 11, 2016
    7
    Pros:
    -It's an open world game and that is inherently fun
    Oks!: -There is a lot of things to do in the city but they are rarely that    Pros:
    -It's an open world game and that is inherently fun

    Oks!:
    -There is a lot of things to do in the city but they are rarely that interesting
    -The melee combat feels sluggish and doesn't compare to Yakuza, a game it takes influence from. The best strategy is to wait and counter attack and when a window of opportunity opens up grab a bad guy and throw him out of it.
    -Shooting doesn't control well, it's rigid and the auto aim is goes haywire at times, but when you hop over cover you can slowmo shoot people, adding time to your slowmo when you kill somebody. The cool factor really saves the shooting. When you see a bunch of enemies in plain sight and mow them all down while never breaking slowmo - that's where it's at.

    CONS:
    -Controls are unresponsive at times.
    -Graphics are pretty bad for PS4 game but fine by ps3 standards.
    -Sometimes missions are a bore to play

    OVERALL:
    -An unpolished GTA clone with a unique setting and good enough story to make it worth your time. Also the genre is pretty great so it's got that going for it.    … Full Review »
  2. Megustaface
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    The remastered version of the original game is amazing, the graphics to. The whole game is overall a very good game with great story and theThe remastered version of the original game is amazing, the graphics to. The whole game is overall a very good game with great story and the driving is very good. But it's a bit complicated to drive on the left.… Full Review »
  3. daringo5
    Oct 17, 2014
    0
    A poor port with last gen graphics which will disappoint the moment the game starts. First of all do not be confused by its title. It is not aA poor port with last gen graphics which will disappoint the moment the game starts. First of all do not be confused by its title. It is not a Remastered version but just a really really bad port which for some reason seems worst than its ps3 release. The game is full of glitches from the very beginning and every mission you do will have the same problem. This is not what kind of quality we should be getting for next gen consoles! It almost seems as if the game makers wanted to make more money off this title by giving it next gen release with an art book to hide the shame of it being a terrible port. If you only own a ps4 and want to try it give it a rent. But if you have a ps3 or 360 then buy it for cheap on that, otherwise stay away from this horrible port of a bad graphics game!… Full Review »
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