13 people found this review helpful
Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 24.7 hrs on record
Posted: 27 Nov, 2013 @ 11:23am
Updated: 27 Nov, 2013 @ 11:39am

A truly fantastic open world action game set in the refreshingly colorful city of Hong Kong. You play the role of an undercover cop trying to take down a notorious group of Triads.

The story is something to take note as there is no simple good cop / bad criminal side to it. The game does a fantastic job of showing you the side of what it means to be part of a Triad family and that the police isn't necessarily the enemy here, nor are the Triads. Doing missions and assignments for both sides will test your moral standings and alignment. The story is good enough and has enough twists and turns to make you stay interested in finding out what happens at the end.

Gameplay wise, you will primarily be falcon punching your enemies or killing them with your horrible karaoke singing skills. The game does include guns but is primarily fighting focused. As per open world style, you can drive around the city looking for stuff to do. Options include but not limited to: driving for fun, ♥♥♥♥ fighting, dating, looking for shrines of health, delivering vehicles, participating in street races, learning fighting moves, hacking street cameras, karaoke, beating down groups of gangs, eating pork meat, drinking herbal tea, getting an erotic massage, buying clothes, yachting and I've probably missed half of the others.

So if you're in it for fighting, the drama of becoming a Triad gang member, the colorful Hong Kong city lights or just want to listen to some fantastic Chinese radio stations - be sure to pick up Sleeping Dogs, you will not be sorry.
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