90
Sleeping Dogs had been in development as the next installment of Activision's "True Crime" franchise but the publisher ceased funding and cancelled it. Square Enix turned up to salvage the project and Sleeping Dogs was the result. The fact it turned out as good as it did -- that it's executed so well, performs as well as it does, sets the bar for open world combat and driving -- made Sleeping Dogs, story stumbles aside, the most surprising game of 2012.
80
As much as it may lack polish and finesse, Sleeping Dogs makes up for its minor shortcomings with pure entertainment. [Issue#89,p.78]
80
After the two mediocre True Crime games, we had abandoned all hope for a good project by United Front Games. Sleeping Dogs proved us wrong. It's a great, open world game, with beautiful graphics, engaging gameplay and one of the most interesting stories this genre has to offer.
9
Un juego bastante entretenido su combate cuerpo a cuerpo es una delicia, las armas se sienten innecesarias en este juego,también me gusta que esté juego sea ambientado en asia en Hong Kong. Cuando es de noche podrás ver la hermosa iluminación de este juego con luces fosforescentes y cuando vas a lugares con demasiada gente el mapa se siente demasiado vivo.
9
Probably the best game that never got a sequel and the best GTA copycat. Although it had some funny mistakes, overall its world was very refreshing. It was an excellent idea to make an Asian GTA, but the execution was also brilliant, because it was not a simple clone, cause it brought great new features, such as the combat system, which is outstanding. I don't understand why someone didn't buy the rights and make a new part for it.
10
excellent jeu en tout point graphiquement et techniquement impeccable gamplay plaisant ost et doublage de qualité bonne durée de vie et scénario intéressant
Sleeping Dogs
Released On:
Aug 14, 2012
Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
User score
Generally Favorable
8.1
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
91% Positive
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6% Mixed
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2% Negative
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Aug 25, 2012
92
Going back to the opening question and whether there is anything bad about Sleeping Dogs, there are a few rough edges here and there but absolutely nothing to write home about. The overall experience from start to finish is brilliant and the only disappointment is the wait you'll have until some DLC hopefully comes out. Even if you're currently playing something right now I urge you to stop and go buy this right now!
Aug 14, 2012
89
Overall, Sleeping Dogs is a remarkable game. The storyline is my favorite one yet for a sandbox game and is wonderfully-acted. It's hurt slightly by being a bit rough around the edges in places and not really doing much new, but what's done is mostly done very well and there's a lot of variety in both missions and extracurricular activities.
User score
Generally Favorable
80% Positive
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Jun 30, 2025
10
excellent jeu en tout point graphiquement et techniquement impeccable gamplay plaisant ost et doublage de qualité bonne durée de vie et scénario intéressant
Jun 27, 2025
10
its a good game i dont know how could some one give it under 8 its 10 out of 10 the parkour the story fist fighting and weapons fighting this game is a masterpiece Play Station 3
Aug 17, 2012
85
If you enjoy the genre and, like me, love a good Hong Kong action flick, this game is a must own. It does so many things better than most open world games; things we definitely take for granted. Sure it has some rough edges, but the overall experience is more than worth taking.
Sep 18, 2012
80
After the two mediocre True Crime games, we had abandoned all hope for a good project by United Front Games. Sleeping Dogs proved us wrong. It's a great, open world game, with beautiful graphics, engaging gameplay and one of the most interesting stories this genre has to offer.
Aug 14, 2012
80
Sleeping Dogs punches you in the stomach, throws you over the railing to end it by jumping feet first on your face. Painful, intense and exaggerated? Yes, but at the same time a furious and insane rollercoaster ride that you won't soon forget. Look closely though, and you'll notice that it doesn't deliver a completely perfect experience.
Aug 12, 2012
78
Sleeping Dogs has enough entertainment value to justify Square Enix's decision to save it from cancellation, but it also displays a lack of polish that makes its troubled development evident. [Sept 2012, p.90]
Aug 14, 2012
40
A middling open-world game can get by if it's well paced. The Saboteur and Prototype 2, for instance, weren't necessarily good, but they moved. Really moved. They pulled you forward, thanks in large part to great progression systems. There is no such sense of progression in Sleeping Dogs. You have a few tracks that gradually unlock moves you may never use.
Jun 14, 2025
10
Um dos melhores da minha vida esse jogo é marcou minha infância de um jeito que é sacanagem velho eu nunca tive GTA porque na banquinha tô comprava era muito caro e esse jogo aí me salvou velho é muito bom se você tem Xbox 360 é a melhor opção antes do GTA ou até depois mano que ele é muito Salvador e ele salvou minha vida eu amo esse jogo aí com todo carinho
May 13, 2016
7
Very Normal Game . Nearly 8/10 as Watch Dogs . Watch Dogs better than Sleeping Dogs , but Sleeping Dogs is awesome too and can not be compared because Watch Dogs is Stelth Game and Sleeping Dogs Bit Am Up . In Sleeping Dogs and Watch Dogs all is good , but graphics is not cool because 7/10 . Storyline is good in Sleeping Dogs and in Watch Dogs too , but Graphics not cool .
May 22, 2015
7
Think GTA set in Hong Kong with karate fights. It's got a pretty sizeable open world with a decent number of side activities. The story is neither bad or good, in my opinion. Some of the objectives and side activites (such as kareoke) are just paian unenjoyable. Also, there are some frustrating bits in the main story. I like the gun fights and the melee combat, though. You can stich enemy's heads in fans or impale them by pushing them onto sword fish. Ultimately there are some great action moments but don't expect the game to be on par with, say, GTA V.
Jan 11, 2014
4
I love the game dont get me wrong it is wonderful. But when I fight it doesnt counter their attacks which is annoying if you are fighting many people. I also dont like that when ever I get in missions to fight there are like 6 to 10 guys which i think is far too much and you dont regenerate. When you do regenerate it is only to half health that is why I gave it the score i did.
Sep 6, 2013
4
This game is not up to the expectations. Its below the **** graphics are poor. The gameplay and fightstyles and storyline are the only plus points in this game.
SummarySleeping Dogs is an open world cop drama set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong. Taking the role of undercover cop Wei Shen, players must take down one of the world's most lethal criminal organizations from the inside. Featuring imaginative combat systems, Sleeping Dogs empowers enables players to perform an array of martial arts moves, si... Read More
Rated Mfor Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
- PC
Initial Release Date:Aug 14, 2012
Developer:
- United Front Games
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