Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

 Xbox One
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. GameCritics
    Jan 21, 2015
    70
    The only mode to feel completely finished is Nightmare in North Point, which pits the player against an army of hopping vampires and a few resurrected faces from the main storyline.
  2. Pure Xbox
    Oct 21, 2014
    70
    The terrific melee combat system and intriguing story are more than enough to warrant a recommendation to anyone yet to play it, but if you’ve experienced the streets of Hong Kong before then the slightly sharper visuals and included DLC are a tougher sell.
  3. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Oct 17, 2014
    70
    I have a hard time understanding why Sleeping Dogs needed to be ported to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in what Square Enix is calling the game’s “Definitive Edition”...It collects all of the game’s considerable post-release content – including a trio of story-driven add-ons – in one convenient place, which is laudable. But core game hasn’t changed much. And it wasn’t perfect to begin with...The expression “warts and all” to leap to mind.
  5. ZTGD
    Oct 15, 2014
    70
    For those that have never played it, it is a fantastic experience that no gamer should miss.
  6. GamingTrend
    Oct 8, 2014
    65
    While the core Sleeping Dogs experience is still worth playing, the Definitive Edition is loaded with graphical issues and costs way too much for a game that plays worse than the PC version released two years ago.
  7. COGconnected
    Oct 14, 2014
    60
    It’s more average than definitive.
  8. The Escapist
    Oct 9, 2014
    60
    Still a very good game, but it's on the more pointless end of the rerelease spectrum, and they really should have fixed those bugs.

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#38 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#30 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 162 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 162
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 162
  3. Negative: 10 out of 162
  1. JoshLuck1995
    Oct 27, 2014
    8
    I bought this with no previous knowledge of the game, I obviously knew it existed but I had never played it on last gen, I wasn't expectingI bought this with no previous knowledge of the game, I obviously knew it existed but I had never played it on last gen, I wasn't expecting much from this but I have to say I really really enjoyed this game and I also enjoyed playing on after the story for achievements, the graphics are good and seem an upgrade from the previous gen version, as for frame rate I don't know I never played last gen. The story is good and interested and the settings is good. Easily a 8/10, just some really technical issues let it down for me, there are a lot of bugs and strange things that happen in the game… Full Review »
  2. Joellemm
    Dec 17, 2016
    9
    Never played the initial release, but always wanted to. It did not disappoint. It feels like a middle ground between GTA and Saints Row. HasNever played the initial release, but always wanted to. It did not disappoint. It feels like a middle ground between GTA and Saints Row. Has the realism, grit, and attention to detail like GTA, but at the same time it plays in a very arcade style.
    The plot has the whole "caught between the life of a cop and criminal" thing done well; side characters forgettable though. Some of the gameplay elements are pretty ridiculous, but undoubtedly fun (hilarious car chases). Combat is pretty good. Packed with content, collectables, races, clothes, vehicles, and side missions (that are also fun). The settings is brilliantly realised. One major issue for me; is that the map is sectioned into five distinct districts separated by motorways, but none of them are bigger enough or unique enough to warrant. Its as though the map was stretched to make it appear bigger; just no need, would of seemed denser and more realistic without the separation. Also, there are a few minor bugs and annoyances.
    Overall, it has everything you want from an open-world, crime action game.    … Full Review »
  3. alex007
    Dec 10, 2015
    8
    "Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition" for the XBOX ONE is a visually enhanced port of the last-gen game complete with all the post-launch DLC"Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition" for the XBOX ONE is a visually enhanced port of the last-gen game complete with all the post-launch DLC including two story missions. "Dogs" started out as an entry in the "True Crime" series and its roots show despite the name change. This is an open-world action title that pulls much of its inspiration from the classic Asian film "Infernal Affairs" and Rockstar's "Grand Theft Auto" franchise. So if you're a fan of police thrillers, GTA and martial-art flicks, you'll certainly have a good time with this one. I played "Sleeping Dogs" on XBOX 360 and immediately noticed the upgraded graphics. A higher resolution, more detailed character models, new fog effects, a better draw distance, less bugs and more NPCs make the game a better experience, at least visually. Story wise, you play as Wei Shen, an undercover cop who is a veteran of the mean streets of Hong Kong. He is given the task of bringing down the Triad gangs. Wei can use guns, but his main weapons is his fists and feet. The game gives you all the usual side-missions in addition to the main story assignments. You'll be able to participate in street races, fight clubs, gambling, martial-art challenges as well as hacking and various cop activities. There's also an island that you can visit that is a direct homage to "Enter the Dragon" (with its 70's import movie presentation). Of course, there are also plenty of scattered icons you can track down for bonus upgrades. The Hong Kong setting and cop story is what makes "Sleeping Dogs" really stand out from the rest of the GTA clone pack. The city layout may not be a work of art like Los Santos was in "Grand Theft Auto V", but it's fun to navigate through. Despite its derivative nature, "Dogs" gets plenty right in terms of both story and action. It may not be a next-gen experience, but you should find plenty of value in this definitive version of the game if you're into GTA-like titles. 7.8 out of 10.… Full Review »
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