Sleeping Dogs

greed · 08-17-2012, 03:32 AM

So Sleeping Dogs, thought it was just another True Crime game? A cheap GTA knockoff? That's kinda what I thought, but I was bored so I bought it.

I was wrong.

The game is amazing so far, the combat is like an improved version of Arkham Asylum's which brings some challenge and makes it feel more like a kung fu movie. The driving physics are a good balance between GTA's shitty super realistic ones and SR's fun but probably too cartoony for this setting ones. The writing is good so far and does an excellent job of imitating the Hong Kong crime films it is emulating. On the technical side, it runs quick and well on the PS3, no errors or bugs and the graphics are great (I've heard the Pc version is particularly stunning, being one where they put a lot of effort into taking advantage of the PC's power).

Basically if you're looking for a brawler or an open world game I heavily recommend it*

*I'm only a few missions in so it could nosedive, but it seems very solid so far.

Aldurin · 08-17-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by greed

the combat is like an improved version of Arkham Asylum's

So a Chinese Batman game?

greed · 08-17-2012, 11:37 AM

Gadgets are replaced with brutal and really well executed environmental hazards. Sticking peoples heads in fans, slamming a shutter down on their spine, driving them into power transformers, opening a car boot, putting their neck down and slamming the boot on it.......

So more like a Chinese Rorschach.

Also the game is loaded with secrets, I just found an unmarked merchant who must only show up at certain times of day who sold me a stolen sound system for my apartment.

Biggest gaming surprise of the year. Well positive surprise anyway. FUCK YOU MASS EFFECT 3

Solid Snake · 08-17-2012, 11:57 AM

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FUCK YOU MASS EFFECT 3

Some scientists somewhere desperately need to do a case study as to how the same group of writers and artists and programmers and designers who came up with Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2 could then somehow lose all semblance of talent before creating Mass Effect 3.

...Oh wait, this is a Sleeping Dogs thread. Carry on!

Azisien · 08-19-2012, 06:14 PM

I'm about an hour in and loving every minute thus far. Recommended rent or buy. It's like this year's Deus Ex, but set in Hong Kong and so far no shitty boss fights!

Aldurin · 08-19-2012, 07:46 PM

Shyria Dracnoir · 08-19-2012, 08:41 PM

First thing I need to do is update my desktop's processor. Then (eventually) get this, apparently.

Solid Snake · 08-19-2012, 09:29 PM

...I didn't realize that this game was not, in fact, extremely dark and was instead, in fact, extremely hysterical.
Purchasing this ASAP.

greed · 08-20-2012, 05:49 AM

That video has MAD spoilers BTW, as a heads up.

I mean if you're at all familiar with the genre of movie this game is homaging then it's no surprise but seriously MAD spoilers.

But yeah this game is amazing such a nice surprise and I am eagerly awaiting a sequel/next game from the company.

A Zarkin' Frood · 08-20-2012, 10:31 AM

Two best friends are shit anyway. Why'd you watch that?

Game definitely seems interesting and I'm gonna check it out as soon as I can. But I don't have access to my consoles and PC right now anyway. Also, the game is banned in Germany. Probably because it's not antisemitic enough or something. I don't know.

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Shyria Dracnoir Kawaii-ju Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monster Island Posts: 4,240	First thing I need to do is update my desktop's processor. Then (eventually) get this, apparently. __________________ Godzilla vs. Gamera (1994)

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Solid Snake Erotic Esquire Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,563	...I didn't realize that this game was not, in fact, extremely dark and was instead, in fact, extremely hysterical. Purchasing this ASAP. __________________ *WARNING:* Snek's all up in this thread. Be prepared to read massive walls of text.

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A Zarkin' Frood formerly known as Prince. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Right here, with you >:) Posts: 2,396	Two best friends are shit anyway. Why'd you watch that? Game definitely seems interesting and I'm gonna check it out as soon as I can. But I don't have access to my consoles and PC right now anyway. Also, the game is banned in Germany. Probably because it's not antisemitic enough or something. I don't know. __________________ >:( C-:

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Azisien wat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,177	I'm about an hour in and loving every minute thus far. Recommended rent or buy. It's like this year's Deus Ex, but set in Hong Kong and so far no shitty boss fights!