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[JordiENP]

It's sad we will never see a sequel.

 

[newtypepilot]

it's a good game but it's disappointing Wei (the main character) is somehow able to move up the ranks in the triad world without speaking a single line of cantonese in the entire game.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Underrated? It’s like a solid 80+ on Metacritic, and a lot of people really loved the game. What do you mean? lol

 

[StereoVsn]

Underrated? It’s like a solid 80+ on Metacritic, and a lot of people really loved the game. What do you mean? lol

Not nearly enough people bought it. SE instead tried to pivot to GaaS and killed the studio. So underrated seems right.

And yeah, love the game, and it’s a damn shame what happened.

 

[Nankatsu]

Freaking amazing game. Wish it had a sequel, yeah.

Combat was phenomenal.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Not nearly enough people bought it. SE instead tried to pivot to GaaS and killed the studio. So underrated seems right.

And yeah, love the game, and it’s a damn shame what happened.

But how is the game underrated? Being underrated isn’t about sales. Being underrated is about people thinking it isn’t as good as it is. That’s not the case here. People were just starting to wear thin on open world games. GTA killed the genre at that point. At no point did I hear anyone talk down on SD.

 

[StereoVsn]

But how is the game underrated? Being underrated isn’t about sales. Being underrated is about people thinking it isn’t as good as it is. That’s not the case here. People were just starting to wear thin on open world games. GTA killed the genre at that point. At no point did I hear anyone talk down on SD.

That’s the thing. At the time game was dismissed as a GTA clone, and while it did have certain elements akin to GTA, it had a competent different feel.

Hence it was underrated at the time of release. Now days, yeah, a lot more folks appreciate the game, but that wasn’t the case at release.

 

[FoxMcChief]

Why do you guys keep trying to put Sleeping Dogs on a pedestal? It was a fun game, but I just don’t think it was anything special.

 

[Husky]

Why do you guys keep trying to put Sleeping Dogs on a pedestal? It was a fun game, but I just don’t think it was anything special.

We keep putting it on a pedestal because you're wrong, it was something very special

 

[StereoVsn]

We keep putting it on a pedestal because you're wrong, it was something very special

Yep, the combination of a pretty great story, main character and the setting just clicked.

 

[Punished Miku]

Why do you guys keep trying to put Sleeping Dogs on a pedestal? It was a fun game, but I just don’t think it was anything special.

Better than GTA4 thats for sure. I never played 5. Game had it all. Open city with great combat and tons of environmental kills. And I like being a cop undercover. I dont get that far roleplaying as a criminal most times. And its actually set somewhere different for once.

 

[cash_longfellow]

That’s the thing. At the time game was dismissed as a GTA clone, and while it did have certain elements akin to GTA, it had a competent different feel.

Hence it was underrated at the time of release. Now days, yeah, a lot more folks appreciate the game, but that wasn’t the case at release.

It wild that I personally still think it’s better than any of the GTA games.

 

[Jesb]

No sequels to this but so many to yakuza drivel.

 

[JordiENP]

It wild that I personally still think it’s better than any of the GTA games.

the gameplay still feels badass and more fun than gta.

 

[AJUMP23]

A fun game. I mainlined it but it was a ton of fun.

 

[cash_longfellow]

the gameplay still feels badass and more fun than gta.

Hands down, best hand to hand combat in any game to this day.

 

[Raven117]

 

[kiphalfton]

I did not enjoy it, but then again I only played a bit of it and many years after release.

 

[ahtlas7]

The game had a very troubled development but in the end they got it right. It was fantastic.

 

[Tommi84]

A man who never eats pork buns, is never a whole man!

 

[Mexen]

 

[Kokoloko85]

Omg, I knew it was gonna be Sleeping Dogs lol

 

[Kokoloko85]

I prefer this

 

[Andrew Evenstar]

i was always curious about this game. will add it to my wish-list. thanks !

 

[March Climber]

Why do you guys keep trying to put Sleeping Dogs on a pedestal? It was a fun game, but I just don’t think it was anything special.

Then name another

 

[Midn1ght]

One of my favorite open world game, far from perfect of course but damn I love this game. Honestly, they need more game set in Hong Kong or South East Asian cities. I think I got the platinum trophy 3 times on PlayStation and 100% twice on Steam. I would totally go for another playthrough and a sequel would be day one for me.

Best track:

 

[Laptop1991]

Loved Sleeping Dogs, just wished i could have a custom radio in like GTA, but the game was great, would like a sequel, but they don't make games like they use to.

 

[Hudo]

Holy hell, I never knew they made a live-action trailer.

Reminds me of the GTA 2 intro:

It even has a full version!


Edit: I am also gonna collect some hate: I genuinely had more fun with Sleeping Dogs than with GTA5.

 

[GymWolf]

It was a good game, too bad they chose the free flow combat instead of something original.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Finished this just before the new year on Steam Deck OLED. Even though I mostly mainlined it, I loved every minute, super fun game that accomplished everything I think it set out to do. All the mechanics worked well and simple to grasp.

 

[IAmRei]

I like the setting of this game. And at the time, felt so alive. Thats it, until i see Yakuza in newer engine. But again, the game it self have bigger location. And its a plus for me. Still occassionally play this each several years and still love it. The combat is okay. Although the riding animation somehow aging not so well.

Walking in this game is my favorite. Quite immersive for me.

The story is not much of my concern for video game experience. I doesnt have any issue with it.

But still 9/10 for me. I wish there will be a sequel or something with this game veins.

 

[hyperbertha]

Hands down, best hand to hand combat in any game to this day.

No. Arkham games beat it handily.

 

[TheAssist]

Yeah I bought it one day on a sale not really expecting anything too much, but I ended up having a blast with the game. The atmosphere was amazing.

 

[Boralf]

No.

 

[nush]

It's sad we will never see a sequel.

I love SD, how have I never seen this trailer before?

 

[Ben87fr]

Wei shen motherfucker ! Better than gta v for me

 

[cash_longfellow]

No. Arkham games beat it handily.

Similar, but I don’t think so personally. It could be something having to do with feeling like a normal human fighting, as opposed to a superhero. Not calling the Arkham games combat bad at all, I love those games too.

 

[ReBurn]

It's sad we will never see a sequel.

A sequel to the game or a sequel to the trailer?

 

[JohnnyFootball]

Patch it to an unlocked framerate on PS5/XSX

Do that.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Wish they would do a sequel or at least a remaster or something for current gen consoles.

 

[Hudo]

Man, it's such a shame that United Front Games ended with their attempt at making a live-service Sleeping Dogs because Square Enix wanted it.

I so want a Sleeping Dogs 2. Rockstar will, by their own admission, never make a GTA game outside the Americas.