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[iratA]

Getting through Sleeping Dogs atm, and have to say this game deserves a heap more attention than what its getting. It starts off feeling a little generic but the story is really heating up now. Its an ambitious game to be certain and I love the Hong Kong setting. Its a bit rough in places and isn't as polished as some other games in the genre, but its a lot of game and just pure fun. Highly recommended for fans of sandbox games.

 

[not_so_special]

Getting through Sleeping Dogs atm, and have to say this game deserves a heap more attention than what its getting.

Game is getting some attention,and sales

 

[diamount]

The Saboteur, loved that game.

 

[canedaddy]

Driver: Parallel Lines

Great driving action in a nicely rendered and heavily populated NYC (some folks bitched about there being too much traffic). Out-of-car stuff not quite as good but servicable. The most memorable thing is you start out in 1978 and halfway through you shift to 2006 (I won't spoil why)... everything is different after that, from the city to music to the character's appearance (sadly he loses his trademark mullet) to the menu. It won't make anyone forget GTA but it is very underrated.

 

[Dennis]

Sleeping Dogs

Mafia 2

 

[Horns]

I thought Mafia 2 was pretty amazing. It wasn't exactly as open as a sandbox GTA type as I'd like, but I liked it for what it was.

 

[Holy Order Sol]

Yeah, Sleeping Dogs needs all the attention it can get.

 

[JBuccCP]

I did like smacking the shit out of people in the Godfather game. The city in that one was pretty bland but it was neat how they had your character doing off screen stuff from the movie.

 

[diamount]

I did like smacking the shit out of people in the Godfather game. The city in that one was pretty bland but it was neat how they had your character doing off screen stuff from the movie.

It did get a tad repetitive after a while though. You didn't have a lot of variety outside of extorting shop owners.

 

[SpinningBirdKick]

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction - PS2 / GC
Crackdown - 360

 

[bengraven]

Sleeping Dogs

Mafia 2

I would argue that Mafia 2 isn't a sandbox game.

It's just an open world like SotC.

 

[bitoriginal]

My vote goes to Red Faction Guerilla. Excellent game. First attempt to play it ended in failure. Came back to it years later and put the difficulty on easy, and had a ball.

 

[KefkaPalazzo]

Oh by far and above The Godfather. Taking over shops and rackets never grew old for me. The unlockables were awesome, the assassination side quests were well done, the melee was solid, getting the best guns was rewarding, and the map was large. So so underappreciated.

 

[LamerDeluxe]

Yeah the game was really interesting. Each "zone" of the open world felt large for its time and the climbing mechanics were cool. Never finished it, but I have fond memories.

I loved just exploring the levels and finding side missions, instead of doing the main mission. I actually never finished it because it is too much fun just messing around. I still play it regularly, it also works pretty well in stereo 3D.

Just bought the PSOne version on PSN, which is on sale in the EU, not as good as the PC version, but I hope I will be able to play it on my Vita soon.

 

[whatevermort]

Mafia 2. One of the best games I've played this gen.

 

[illmatic19]

I like True Crime New York. I think it's better than LA.

 

[Raptomex]

Simpsons Hit & Run
Crackdown
The Saboteur
Mercenaries

Crackdown 2, the whole zombie thing really ruins the experience for me and Mercenaries 2....well I don't have to explain.