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Console XP: Sleeping Dogs Review

Jonathon Wilson wrote: "Sleeping dogs is a new brutal action packed open world game that takes place in a vibrant and sprawling Hong Kong. You take on the role of an undercover cop, Wei Shen as he tries to infiltrate the illustrious triads. Wei has returned to his native homeland, Hong Kong, 15 year’s after he and his family moved to America in an attempt to escape Hong Kong’s seedy underworld. While in America Wei became a San Francisco police officer but now he’s being tasked with returning to Hong Kong to utilize whatever connection he has left with his childhood friends to work his way into the Triads ranks."

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Major_Nailson5026d ago (Edited 5026d ago )

8.5 is a little too generous dont you think? This game is mediocre at best. I literally played 4 hours and sold my copy.

I just didn't understand the storyline, it was more confusing than MGS4. I don't understand the love for this game to be honest.

WeskerChildReborned5025d ago

Are you serious? You seriously couldn't understand a story of an undercover cop working with a gang and building a bond with them?

jonathon-925025d ago

8.5 isn't to generous at all the game has an interesting story good gameplay and a well crafted open world. You've only played 4 hours so I guess it isn't really your thing and thats just how you feel but the majority of the people have enjoyed the game, claiming it to be the sleeper hit of 2012.

In terms of story it's quite rare to find this style of cop drama narrative work in an open world environment but UFG managed to make it work. You might not understand the game has but obviously a lot of people can and every one has a different opinion of what makes a good game.

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I Wish More People Played Sleeping Dogs

United Front Games developed a really unique experience with Sleeping Dogs, and it still holds up. Unfortunately, any hope at a sequel hinges on it getting more popular almost a decade later.

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NettosGameRoom278d ago

The game is on sale right now for $5 on PlayStation!

JunonZanon278d ago

One of the best open world games around, the story was really well made

JBryant0619278d ago

I wish we could have fought the Pork Bun Man in the game!

Rebel_Scum278d ago

Brah, what he’d ever do to you? You not a real man!

RavenWolfx278d ago

It is a great game and I would love a sequel.

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Shang-Chi Star Simu Liu Wants to Develop Sleeping Dogs Sequel and Movie

Shang-Chi star Simu Liu is working to revive the Sleeping Dogs movie and hopes its success could lead to a long-awaited Sleeping Dogs sequel.

ZeekQuattro481d ago

Please do. One of my favorite games from that gen. A man who never eats pork bun is never a whole man!

Inverno481d ago

Square has their own GTA and they haven't bothered making a sequel. Yet they're wasting money on nfts and live service crap.

Inverno481d ago

Gotta be more specific. Did it sell well to Square and their unrealistic expectations? Probably not. Did it sell well and garnered enough praise to deserve a sequel? Yes. They also bought the rights from Acti when it was True Crime so they must've thought it was worth it at the time so idk why they've let the IP die out.

ZeekQuattro480d ago

According to Square Sleeping Dogs, Hitman Absolution and even Tomb Raider Reboot bombed on varying levels. They all dropped around the same time. All sold well enough but Square and it's lofty expectations got in the way. I remember Square was mumbling that TR sold 3 million + in a month.

CrimsonWing69481d ago

I’d be down if he doesn’t shove his ideals in it.

AndrewM480d ago

As long as the game fits YOUR ideals eh? Whatever happened to artists creating what artists want...

CrimsonWing69480d ago

Hey, they can create whatever they want. I literally said “I’d” be down if he doesn’t shove his ideals in it.

Whatever happened to consumers being allowed to voice what they want in a discussion forum, eh…?

JunonZanon481d ago

What a game Sleeping Dogs is.

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil772d ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai772d ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing69771d ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

solideagle771d ago

Majority of the time it's true but if a company/publisher is big (in terms of money), they can take a hit or 2. e.g. I am not worried about Rebirth sales as Square will make Remake 3 anyway but if FF 17 doesn't sell then Square might need to look for alternative. <-- my humble opinion

Abnor_Mal771d ago

Doesn’t Microsoft own the IP now since they acquired Activision?

DaReapa771d ago

No. Square Enix owns the IP.

Abnor_Mal771d ago

Oh okay, Activision owned True Crime, but when that didn’t sell as intended it was canceled. Six months later Square Enix bought the rights and changed the title to Sleeping Dogs.*

*As per Wikipedia

boing1771d ago (Edited 771d ago )

Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.

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