Sleeping Dogs

Sleeping Dogs

October 13, 2014
SQUARE ENIX CO. LTD.
4.6/5.0(33,490 reviews)

Genres

AdventureAction

Themes

crimeurbanmoderndetectivedarkexplorationfriendshipmystery-solving

Mechanics

open-worldreal-timecombatmelee-combatranged-combatcombo-systemblocking-parryingparkourstealthexplorationstory-drivencutscenesvoice-actinglevelingskill-trees

About This Game

Sleeping Dogs follows Wei Shen, an undercover officer embedded in a Hong Kong triad, forced to act the gangster convincingly enough to keep both his cover and his conscience intact. Combat is its calling card: fluid, bone-crunching martial-arts brawling and environmental takedowns that lean on Hong Kong action cinema, set in a dense, neon-soaked open world that favours character over scale.

The story and the fighting are what players consistently single out; the caveats are its age and size, a smaller map and some dated, repetitive side activities by modern standards. Rated Mature, it is an easy recommendation for anyone who has exhausted the genre's headline names and wants a tightly made crime story with a setting few other games offer.

Highlights

  • Engaging undercover cop narrative with deep character development
  • Fluid martial arts combat system for visceral gameplay
  • Authentic and richly detailed open-world recreation of Hong Kong
  • Varied side activities, including street racing and martial arts training
  • Dynamic weather and day-night cycles enhance immersion
  • Rich cultural references and diverse NPC interactions

Platforms

PS4

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person

Time to Beat

Rushed:17h
Main story:20h
Completionist:41h

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players have provided overwhelmingly positive feedback for Sleeping Dogs, praising its engaging story, fun combat mechanics, and the vibrant open world setting. However, some players noted issues with outdated gameplay mechanics and limited activities in the open world.

Pros

  • Engaging main story
  • Fun and varied combat mechanics
  • Well-crafted open world of Hong Kong
  • Nostalgia value and entertaining side activities
  • Vibrant voice acting and characters

Cons

  • Outdated gameplay mechanics
  • Limited activities in the open world
  • Aggressive auto-centering camera
  • Less appealing non-definitive version
  • Repetitive side content

Based on 12 reviews from playstation, steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

Sleeping Dogs - Jogabilidade para PS5™ [4k]

DLC & Editions

Sleeping Dogs: Year of the Snake
Sleeping Dogs: Year of the Snakedlc
Sleeping Dogs: Zodiac Tournament
Sleeping Dogs: Zodiac Tournamentdlc
Sleeping Dogs: Nightmare in North Point
Sleeping Dogs: Nightmare in North Pointdlc
Sleeping Dogs: Ghost Pig
Sleeping Dogs: Ghost Pigdlc
Sleeping Dogs: Drunken Fist Pack
Sleeping Dogs: Drunken Fist Packdlc
Sleeping Dogs: Tactical Soldier Pack
Sleeping Dogs: Tactical Soldier Packdlc
Sleeping Dogs: Monkey King Pack
Sleeping Dogs: Monkey King Packdlc
Sleeping Dogs: The SWAT Pack
Sleeping Dogs: The SWAT Packdlc
Sleeping Dogs: Street Racer Pack
Sleeping Dogs: Street Racer Packdlc
Sleeping Dogs: Wheels of Fury
Sleeping Dogs: Wheels of Furydlc
Sleeping Dogs: Police Protection Pack
Sleeping Dogs: Police Protection Packdlc
Ultimate Action Triple Pack
Ultimate Action Triple Packbundle

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Sleeping Dogs — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sleeping Dogs worth playing?
Sleeping Dogs has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.6 out of 5 across 33,490 reviews.
How long does it take to beat Sleeping Dogs?
Sleeping Dogs takes around 20 hours for the main story and about 41 hours to fully complete.
Is Sleeping Dogs single-player or multiplayer?
Sleeping Dogs supports single player.
What platforms is Sleeping Dogs available on?
Sleeping Dogs is available on PS4.
When did Sleeping Dogs release?
Sleeping Dogs released on October 13, 2014.
What is Sleeping Dogs's age rating?
Sleeping Dogs carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature.
Sleeping Dogs: Open-World Action Adventure in Hong Kong