description Sleeping Dogs Overview
Sleeping Dogs is an action adventure video game set in a fictional San Diego inspired open world. Players assume the role of Riley Walker, an undercover narcotics officer who must complete his mission while evading capture and engaging in brutal hand-to-hand combat. The game’s notable realism and focus on fluid martial arts make it appealing to players interested in crime dramas and challenging action gameplay. It is primarily for those who enjoy open world exploration and intense, visceral combat experiences.
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Sleeping Dogs ranks #370 of 3543 in the Video Game ranking, behind The Legend of Zelda, ahead of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep.
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Where is the game Sleeping Dogs set?
Sleeping Dogs is set in a fictionalized version of Hong Kong, divided into four distinct districts that players can explore. The open world is heavily inspired by the neon-lit streets and martial arts action films of Hong Kong cinema.
Who is the main character in Sleeping Dogs?
Players control Wei Shen, an undercover police officer with the San Francisco Police Department who is sent back to his hometown of Hong Kong. He must infiltrate the Sun On Yee Triad organization while balancing his police duties and criminal loyalties.
Who published Sleeping Dogs?
Sleeping Dogs was published by Square Enix in 2012, originally intended to be an original IP before being rebranded from the True Crime series. It was developed by United Front Games in collaboration with Square Enix London Studios.
Does Sleeping Dogs have a sequel?
A sequel titled Sleeping Dogs 2 was heavily rumored and pitched, but Square Enix canceled it due to the first game's commercial performance. Square Enix later released a free-to-play spin-off called Triad Wars, but it was shut down in 2016.
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