Difficulty:

Just Right

Time Spent:

10 to 20 Hours

The Bottom Line:

"Highly addictive"

Originally slated as True Crime:Hong Kong, Sleeping Dogs is the latest open world title from United Front games and published by Square Enix. I went into Sleeping Dogs expecting a mediocre GTA clone which has been stuck in developmnent hell for many years, but little did i know it would be one of my favourite games of the year and a real suprise hit. The game pits you in the shoes on Wei Shen a undercover cop caught between what's morally right and wrong in the triads. That's all i'll say for the story as there are many twists and turns which really affect the character of Wei and make you doubt his loyalty for the good guys, i enjoyed the story it entertained me for what it was. The best and most original game mechanic in Sleeping Dogs is the combat system which gives you all the martial arts goodness you could hope for with the simple combos like roundhouse kick which can be upgraded through experience points which you earn as you progress, or you van learn new moves through collecting jade statues for your mr mayagi inspired sensei. There is lots to do and see in hong kong through side missions which have you doing escorts or simply beating somebody up, there is a good wealth of content on Sleeping Dogs to keep you entertained. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Sleeping Dogs and would highly recommend it.