Distractions in Sleeping Dogs work because the game mixes passive diversions with dynamic ones, and just because activities are close to each other doesn't mean that Hong Kong is a city bereft of challenges. You might be on your way to start a story mission, only to see an exotic car a client wants drive by. It's a city of countless, well-placed distractions, from street races to gang hideout infiltrations. United Front Games' vision of Hong Kong isn't the largest urban game world, but like the real city itself, it makes the most of its limited space. Yet, as the second of Square Enix's "Definitive Editions," this enhanced version of Sleeping Dogs does not exhibit the same level of care as this year's Tomb Raider re-release. As one of the better open world games of the last two years, this rerelease is not unexpected. Compared to recent game versions of Los Angeles in Grand Theft Auto V and Chicago in Watch Dogs, the dense depiction of Sleeping Dogs' Hong Kong lends itself well to all-business efficiency, where it doesn't take long to get anything done, whether it's a story mission or a stress-relieving brawl that you pursue. It's not an experience padded with multiple cities or the obligatory "slow living" town at the outskirts of the world map. 7.8 out of 10.Sleeping Dogs is an open-world crime game for busy people. 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. Despite its derivative nature, "Dogs" gets plenty right in terms of both story and action. 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. The Hong Kong setting and cop story is what makes "Sleeping Dogs" really stand out from the rest of the GTA clone pack. Of course, there are also plenty of scattered icons you can track down for bonus upgrades. 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). You'll be able to participate in street races, fight clubs, gambling, martial-art challenges as well as hacking and various cop activities. The game gives you all the usual side-missions in addition to the main story assignments. Wei can use guns, but his main weapons is his fists and feet. He is given the task of bringing down the Triad gangs. Story wise, you play as Wei Shen, an undercover cop who is a veteran of the mean streets of Hong Kong. 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. I played "Sleeping Dogs" on XBOX 360 and immediately noticed the upgraded graphics. So if you're a fan of police thrillers, GTA and martial-art flicks, you'll certainly have a good time with this one. 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. "Dogs" started out as an entry in the "True Crime" series and its roots show despite the name change. "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. Overall, it has everything you want from an open-world, crime action game. Also, there are a few minor bugs and annoyances. 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. 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. Packed with content, collectables, races, clothes, vehicles, and side missions (that are also fun). Some of the gameplay elements are pretty ridiculous, but undoubtedly fun (hilarious car chases). The plot has the whole "caught between the life of a cop and criminal" thing done well side characters forgettable though. Has the realism, grit, and attention to detail like GTA, but at the same time it plays in a very arcade style. It feels like a middle ground between GTA and Saints Row. Has Never played the initial release, but always wanted to. Never played the initial release, but always wanted to.
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