Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 606 Ratings

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  1. Ludgrief
    Jul 26, 2016
    8
    Whenever you play a game with the same characteristics of GTA, you never expect it to be as good as, but when it comes to Sleeping Dogs, it may surprise you in a very good way.

    The game has not the best of scenarios, full of clichés and well predictable plot twists, the characters are not the most charismatic, but the story develops in a clear and objective way, making it even catchy at    Whenever you play a game with the same characteristics of GTA, you never expect it to be as good as, but when it comes to Sleeping Dogs, it may surprise you in a very good way.

    The game has not the best of scenarios, full of clichés and well predictable plot twists, the characters are not the most charismatic, but the story develops in a clear and objective way, making it even catchy at some times

    With a city not as big, but as alive as in GTA (it is impossible not to compare), the game rarely leaves you with nothing to do, even when you are not following the main history. there are races, missions to clear a specific area of ​​criminal activity, working as police or even just collect hidden boxes or find specific spots to improve your character.

    The gameplay can seem a bit confusing at first, especially while driving, but that's all about adaptation and after some time the game starts to flow and drive passes from complicated task to the most fun part of the game.

    Fights are mostly without guns, and actually unarmed fighting is much more fun. Trough the game you learn more new interesting moves, but when with guns, this is another negative point of the game. The controls do not always respect, sometimes you shoot and shoot just does not come out, and the aim is a bit confusing. But this does not hinder the experience with the game.

    In conclusion, Sleeping Dogs is a pleasant surprise in ps4, the extra content make the game even more complete, and guaranteed many hours of fun.    … Expand
  2. Martma
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Very good game, the dlc were fun and so was the mission , I know that it doesn’t need to be remastered but playing it again on PS4 is quite enjoyable for example good fight sequence , awesome gun play , good story, the world is well crafted my only problem was the some of the repetitive side missions. Also wei is a very likeable character and there is a lot of Easter eggs around the world.
  3. DudeFromIceland
    Apr 12, 2018
    9
    It's a fantastic open world game. It has a fun story with some really great voice performances but the gameplay is the reason why I've scored this game so high.

    Driving around the city, beating the crap out of a bunch of other gang members, doing various fun side missions, exploring the city for all the collectibles and a bunch of other stuff just make this game such a great package for    It's a fantastic open world game. It has a fun story with some really great voice performances but the gameplay is the reason why I've scored this game so high.

    Driving around the city, beating the crap out of a bunch of other gang members, doing various fun side missions, exploring the city for all the collectibles and a bunch of other stuff just make this game such a great package for me.

    On the PS4 it doesn't really blow you away with the graphics. In fact it's very similar to the PS3 release but that shouldn't discourage you from picking this game up, it's one of the best open world games I've played.    … Expand
  4. alexmanea
    Mar 19, 2015
    8
    Sleeping Dogs is an awesome open world game. I liked the story very much and I also liked that the action took place in China because it was a change from from all the other American places. The combat system and shooting system are nicely done . The game isn't perfect, it had its flaws, like minor bugs (people randomly spasming) and the graphics felt as they were prev gen. One bigSleeping Dogs is an awesome open world game. I liked the story very much and I also liked that the action took place in China because it was a change from from all the other American places. The combat system and shooting system are nicely done . The game isn't perfect, it had its flaws, like minor bugs (people randomly spasming) and the graphics felt as they were prev gen. One big addition to this game is that the Definitive Edition contains all DLC's, which are also pretty awesome. Overall, Sleeping Dogs is a very good game and I recommend it to everyone who likes this type of games.… Expand
  5. SleepNot
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    Very nice open world game! Asian atmosphere! Fighting, racing - perfect! Very recommended!Thanks for developers.
  6. filip92
    Jul 11, 2022
    9
    Underrated game. The city of Hong Kong looks really nice and the atmosphere is on point. With all the DLC's, its worth your money..
  7. FGPT
    Nov 2, 2022
    10
    Alright its currently 2022 and somehow I have been sleeping this whole time. I finnally got to play this game and I cant believe just how good not only it hold up, but how inovative and just Fun it must have been when it first came out. This is an incrediible game, filled with stuff to do, great characters and overall great vibe. It has the True crime blueprint written all over and itAlright its currently 2022 and somehow I have been sleeping this whole time. I finnally got to play this game and I cant believe just how good not only it hold up, but how inovative and just Fun it must have been when it first came out. This is an incrediible game, filled with stuff to do, great characters and overall great vibe. It has the True crime blueprint written all over and it inproves the formula in every single way. The Hong Kong scene is great and the narrative just fits right in. Props to the devs at United Front Games (who have closed down since) for creating such a great game. Its unfortunate that we wont have a sequel or see more from this universe. But what we got in this definitive edition at least is a complete package of main game plus dlc and at the time of this review I have finished all Trophies. Great adventure. A big Thank you to the devs who made it.… Expand
  8. FilipowBr
    Aug 27, 2020
    10
    This game is so underrated. The story is good and the fighting mechanics are amazing!
  9. Chubac
    May 18, 2020
    10
    This game is just perfect! Many compare this to GTA but I actually prefer this over that one. This game makes you feel like you are in a Hongkong action movie.
  10. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  11. mareknufc
    Aug 14, 2022
    9
    Still very good game storywise. In-game Hong Kong is vibrant city full of cars, pedestrians, neon signs and narrow alleys inhabited by thugs. Game offers good variety of gameplay between intense kung fu bouts, shootings, car chases, tailing, bug planting and even karaoke singing. Granted, some textures are god-awful is you look really closely, car handling could have been better and oddsStill very good game storywise. In-game Hong Kong is vibrant city full of cars, pedestrians, neon signs and narrow alleys inhabited by thugs. Game offers good variety of gameplay between intense kung fu bouts, shootings, car chases, tailing, bug planting and even karaoke singing. Granted, some textures are god-awful is you look really closely, car handling could have been better and odds are pretty high you may stumble on a few minor bugs, but for a couple of bucks that the game costs on sale it's a bargain.… Expand
  12. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    this game is very good and no it's not underrated.. so many people have said that to the point where its not underrated anymore lol
    deserves a sequel
  13. Kenmei
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    Sleeping Dogs was one of the best sandbox games this side of GTA to ever be released. And with the trend of "remastered" games for the new consoles being released now, Square Enix thought they would bring it to the next gen consoles. But does that equal a better game and something fans of the series should purchase? No but there are a few caveats to mention.
    Sleeping Dogs was one of the    Sleeping Dogs was one of the best sandbox games this side of GTA to ever be released. And with the trend of "remastered" games for the new consoles being released now, Square Enix thought they would bring it to the next gen consoles. But does that equal a better game and something fans of the series should purchase? No but there are a few caveats to mention.
    Sleeping Dogs was one of the best games of 2012 and one of the best non-GTA sandbox games ever to have been made with its great story, wonderful acting by a ton of celebrities, and a focus on melee combat never before seen in a sandbox game. But the game was released in 2012 and is now over 2 years old, an eternity in the gaming world. The remastered version does little beyond touching up the graphics (just barely....) and adding all the DLC into the mix on one disc. It's a decent package but leaves alot to be desired.
    First of all, the graphical upgrade is beyond minimal. While the character models for the main Cantonese people are good, anyone of another race look beyond awful. The world doesn't look great and you can tell there was very little done beyond the main character models, but even those don't look that good. For a remastered version and a game on the PS4, this game look terrible. Other remastered games for these new next gen consoles have been pretty to look at, while this game does not. It's pretty sad honestly.
    But this is a great game from the last generation and you're doing yourself an injustice by not playing it. Everything about the game is fun and is about as original as a sandbox game can really get honestly. There are some minor gripes that remain from the original game but they are minor compared to the whole game. I have always loved this game but I cannot justify paying 60 dollars for this game when it's about as bare bones as you can get for a remastered game. If this game was around 40 dollars, it would be highly recommended from me. But considering you can get this game for less than 20 dollars on last gen systems if you look hard enough, I cannot recommend this game as it currently stands. That doesn't mean it's a bad game but that there are easier ways to go about getting it.    … Expand
  14. Ghoster
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    This game is kind of fun! Missions are not too original but everything is done in way that is really fun to play. Only things which are not too god are annoying vehicle auto rotation camera and character upgrade system. Overall, very fun to play!
  15. Yas667
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    From a fun perspective; I enjoyed this a lot more than GTA V and for £20 it is a serious bargain considering you get all the the DLC content. There is so much to do here... The main story is great even though its a bit cliché. There are a few issues around gameplay but nothing that will bother anyone.... Seriously GET THIS!
  16. jordancotton
    Mar 30, 2016
    8
    The sleeping dogs is a high quality game. Moreover, it's again a previous gen game made in to a next gen game but only mildly improved. The graphics are slightly improved and runs a bit smoother. Sleeping dogs has a great way of making you feel like you are in china with crowded areas, lit up signs and gangs that rome the city. It has a average story but the fighting mechanics are amazing.The sleeping dogs is a high quality game. Moreover, it's again a previous gen game made in to a next gen game but only mildly improved. The graphics are slightly improved and runs a bit smoother. Sleeping dogs has a great way of making you feel like you are in china with crowded areas, lit up signs and gangs that rome the city. It has a average story but the fighting mechanics are amazing. However, the driving is appalling. I defiantly recommend a purchase if you did not play on previous gen. Moreover, if you did i would give this one a miss.

    Pros
    - always been a great game
    - combat is amazing and swift
    - feels like you are in the scenery that has been set for this game(china)

    Cons
    - not a great improvement
    - not worth a purchase if played before on previous gen    … Expand
  17. Unlimitedpower4
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    Alot lf people compare Sleeping Dogs with Grand Theft Auto. When really, it's nothing like GTA.

    The story is great and long, the characters are interesting and well written.

    The story along with the 5-6 hour DLCs are worth your time and your money. This has to be the second best game on PS4.
  18. Progamer420
    Nov 13, 2016
    9
    This is an open world game which is pretty good.
    This cop drama story is very well balanced and has a great depth in it. The experience is well enough to keep you stuck with the controller for hours. After a long time I found a game which is so much addicting.
    The definitive edition does come with all the DLCs which is an advantage and overall the DLCs are also good. It also comes with    This is an open world game which is pretty good.
    This cop drama story is very well balanced and has a great depth in it. The experience is well enough to keep you stuck with the controller for hours. After a long time I found a game which is so much addicting.
    The definitive edition does come with all the DLCs which is an advantage and overall the DLCs are also good. It also comes with graphical enhancements which are better than the original game.
    The only down point is the poor animation and lack of online game play. But it does have online scoreboards and all that.    … Expand
  19. nigelcr
    Apr 11, 2020
    10
    I would give this game a 11/10. Awesome game. Playing this in 2020. This is a GTA + Martial Arts + Gangster + Undercover Cop game. If you like combat, this game has one of the best combat systems in the world.

    I feel like I am playing a character who is 70% Bruce Lee and 30% Jackie Chan.
  20. 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 the driving is very good. But it's a bit complicated to drive on the left.
  21. anthplays
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    An unexpected gem. An absolutely fantastic game, with a perfect blend between melee combat and gunplay. It well deserves to be up there with GTA, Saints Row etc.
  22. Oscar81
    Oct 15, 2014
    9
    The game is just AWESOME ! Some small bugs but nothing serious. I liked the hand to hand combat and it feels different than GTA V (In a good way). The story is mature and fun to play.

    I think the graphics are great, could be better for sure but now they are nice. I recommend to anyone that like sandbox games. Oh and the radio stations you can listen are varied and much much better    The game is just AWESOME ! Some small bugs but nothing serious. I liked the hand to hand combat and it feels different than GTA V (In a good way). The story is mature and fun to play.

    I think the graphics are great, could be better for sure but now they are nice.

    I recommend to anyone that like sandbox games. Oh and the radio stations you can listen are varied
    and much much better than in watch dogs for example.

    9/10    … Expand
  23. sboyd433
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is quite literally the (S)ugar (H)oney (I)ce (T)ea. I enjoyed playing it on the Xbox 360, but the remastered version for ps4 is everything I was hoping for and more. the graphics are flawless, and getting all the DLC helps as well. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys sandbox games or is just looking to kill a few hours.… Expand
  24. skulltulainahat
    Dec 14, 2014
    10
    I loved Sleeping Dogs the first time I played it on the Playstation 3, and I still love it on the Playstation 4. True, the updated graphics may not be much different. This definitive edition may not be much different in general. However, Sleeping Dogs was overlooked when it released in late summer 2012, and I consider it a hidden gem of sorts. A very underrated game that I recommend youI loved Sleeping Dogs the first time I played it on the Playstation 3, and I still love it on the Playstation 4. True, the updated graphics may not be much different. This definitive edition may not be much different in general. However, Sleeping Dogs was overlooked when it released in late summer 2012, and I consider it a hidden gem of sorts. A very underrated game that I recommend you play if you haven't done so already.… Expand
  25. fallouts
    Oct 24, 2015
    10
    One of my all times favorites open world games and a true sleeper hit of 2012. The story, gameplay, side content characters, setting, and the ambiance are all very well done. I could not put this game down until I achieved 100%.
  26. sonrayz
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    This is one of the most addicting sand box games ever, and it is totally underrated! Every Mission & activity feels like it has a meaning and a reason to do it! The combat is superb with environmental finishers. The driver is good but arcadey. This is just a great game to play if you haven't played it the first time around. And this coming from someone whose is not a total fan of openThis is one of the most addicting sand box games ever, and it is totally underrated! Every Mission & activity feels like it has a meaning and a reason to do it! The combat is superb with environmental finishers. The driver is good but arcadey. This is just a great game to play if you haven't played it the first time around. And this coming from someone whose is not a total fan of open world games!… Expand
  27. louishaishi
    Feb 2, 2016
    8
    If you haven't played it when it first came out, then great! Awesome. Beware for those who have played it, it's exactly the same, with all the DLC included. Even the graphics are pretty much the same.
  28. Tailynd
    Apr 8, 2016
    8
    This is like GTA in Hong Kong. But you can fight with martial arts great setting. I loved how your a cop and a gangster at the same time and can switch between. If you into martial arts movies this is a must play. And has different cars that i havent really drove before.
  29. DeadgrounD
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Sleeping dogs, one of the best games ever in my opinion!
    I played Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition over a year now and my conclusion is: It is one of the best games of all times I played.
    First of all: The setting is fantastic and so intense. Hong Kong is where East and West meet, a place of cultural intertwining and has so much potential for games and interesting stories. The city was    Sleeping dogs, one of the best games ever in my opinion!
    I played Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition over a year now and my conclusion is: It is one of the best games of all times I played.

    First of all: The setting is fantastic and so intense. Hong Kong is where East and West meet, a place of cultural intertwining and has so much potential for games and interesting stories. The city was perfectly created by the devs and I really had the feeling to actually drive through the city. The graphics were also somewhere between ok and fantastic, especially at night, when driving through foggy rainy weather.

    Then the story: For me this story was one of the best game stories ever. You had this really sympathetic character Wei Shen and you could follow his development and changes from a righteous police officer to a corrupt cop. Observing him on his way was fantastic and the overall premises of the story caught me way more than any GTA stories which are more or less about getting rich. This is not to say GTA 5 is a bad game. But the underlying premise of sleeping dogs is way more humanistic and I found that more fascinating

    And last but not least, the amazing fighting system and the feeling of substantial progression. At the beginning of the game, the fights are arduous and hard, because you only know the basics but in the endgame when you mastered the fundamentals plus upgraded your character it's a blast.    … Expand
  30. roshi82
    Nov 23, 2015
    9
    Amazing! I played the ps3 version and it was very addictive. I have to say this remastered version is even more amazing. Lets be honest the game was stunning on previous consoles but this one just pushes it a bit further. Each mission feels special. It all belongs together. Even silly mundane tasks. Got it on sale but would pay full price for this!
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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
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 7, 2015
    80
    If you have played Sleeping Dogs before, there’s no point in picking up the Definitive Edition. But if you’ve missed the original game, you’re gonna have a lot of fun in Hong Kong. [01/2015, p.71]
  2. 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]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Dec 15, 2014
    88
    While overshadowed by Grand Theft Auto V, Sleeping Dogs is still a well written and executed action game. The combat mechanics are nothing short of superb. [Dec 2014]
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