Looks like Definitive is the new HD remaster of this generation after all. Fresh off of the downright sexy graphics of Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, comes another Square Enix game that is getting higher definition kung-fu to the face in October.
According to an Amazon listing, Sleeping Dogs will ship in a limited edition that includes an art book and all the DLC that was released for it, on October 14. Presumably, this also means that the game will be getting a massive graphical upgrade as well, although we’re still waiting to hear if this includes 1080pork buns.
I’ve got a ton of love for Sleeping Dogs. It was one of the big surprise hits of 2012, although I’m not certain that I’ve got remastered love for this game. That being said, if you haven’t played it, and would prefer to drop extra cash on a prettier version with some extra content instead of a cheap second-hand copy of the game, I’d totally recommend it.
There’s plenty of downloadable content to go with the game as well, if that interests you. Nightmare in North Point has you dishing out kung-fu justice on vampires, while The Zodiac Tournament was a funky homage to the final Bruce Lee film Enter The Dragon. The final bit of story-based DLC was Year Of The Snake, which added a half dozen new missions to the game that were set back in reality.
As for visuals, the PC version of the game set a pretty decent benchmark. Here’s what new-gen consoles have to beat:
Last Updated: August 7, 2014
Jonah Cash
August 7, 2014 at 07:37
Uhmmmm I bought it for what I remember to be under R100 beginning of the year in a sale…. So nope I don’t need a new one!!
Jonah Cash
August 7, 2014 at 07:37
Uhmmmm I bought it for what I remember to be under R100 beginning of the year in a sale…. So nope I don’t need a new one!!
The Gaming Alcoholic
August 7, 2014 at 07:50
Yes. Generation Rehash in all its glory.
One potentially interesting and *gasp* next-gen game for *shock* next-gen consoles in October gets delayed (Evolve) and a rehash of a last-gen title from two years ago takes its place. All for the bargain price of sixty dollars. Yes, I know it has all its ‘cut from the final 2012 product’ DLC included. Still doesn’t mean it warrants that price tag. What a deal.
The Gaming Alcoholic
August 7, 2014 at 07:50
Yes. Generation Rehash in all its glory.
One potentially interesting and *gasp* next-gen game for *shock* next-gen consoles in October gets delayed (Evolve) and a rehash of a last-gen title from two years ago takes its place. All for the bargain price of sixty dollars. Yes, I know it has all its ‘cut from the final 2012 product’ DLC included. Still doesn’t mean it warrants that price tag. What a deal.
Umar
August 7, 2014 at 07:53
I got this game for 70 bucks on sale…Yeah, I don’t see the point here other than laughing my ass off again for Mrs.Chu
Rince
August 7, 2014 at 07:58
Yeah, also got it on sale, bargain!
Umar
August 7, 2014 at 07:59
Totally, this game is a huge hidden gem!
Umar
August 7, 2014 at 07:53
I got this game for 70 bucks on sale…Yeah, I don’t see the point here other than laughing my ass off again for Mrs.Chu
Rince
August 7, 2014 at 07:58
Yeah, also got it on sale, bargain!
Umar
August 7, 2014 at 07:59
Totally, this game is a huge hidden gem!
Rince
August 7, 2014 at 07:57
I really enjoyed this game. For those who have’t played it getting a HD remake is a must!
Rince
August 7, 2014 at 07:57
I really enjoyed this game. For those who have’t played it getting a HD remake is a must!
Hammersteyn
August 7, 2014 at 08:00
Fantastic surprise this game was. If you missed it grab it
Guild
August 7, 2014 at 09:26
Didn’t get this one so I’ll grab it. Hope its decent
Hammersteyn
August 7, 2014 at 09:36
It has a pretty decent story. The combat is fun as hell as well.
Hammersteyn
August 7, 2014 at 08:00
Fantastic surprise this game was. If you missed it grab it
Guild
August 7, 2014 at 09:26
Didn’t get this one so I’ll grab it. Hope its decent
Hammersteyn
August 7, 2014 at 09:36
It has a pretty decent story. The combat is fun as hell as well.
Viking Of Science
August 7, 2014 at 08:02
oh look, a console version of a two year old game at full price. I LOVE the future.
Viking Of Science
August 7, 2014 at 08:02
oh look, a console version of a two year old game at full price. I LOVE the future.
Ryanza
August 7, 2014 at 08:17
I guess it’s pointless to comment anymore. I could say that Sleeping Dogs was released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, so if you haven’t played it by now why would you want to play it now. I could say that the driving aspect of the game sucked and the gun play was shit at times. The story was ok and hand to hand combat was fun. I could say that if you want to play Sleeping Dogs just go play Batman AC. I could say that Sleeping Dogs is cheap and in some cases even given away for free.
But I won’t say any of that. Cause all that matters is my stance on DRM.
Ryanza
August 7, 2014 at 08:18
But what is your stance on DRM. cause i don’t even know.
Ryanza
August 7, 2014 at 08:19
no seriously what is your stance on drm
Brady miaau
August 7, 2014 at 08:57
Yeah, I feel sort of bad for upvoting this obvious self advertisement, but hey, cannot undo it now.
Ryanza
August 7, 2014 at 09:14
there you can have your upvote back.
Ryanza
August 7, 2014 at 09:15
what’s your stance on upvoting.
Ryanza
August 7, 2014 at 08:17
I guess it’s pointless to comment anymore. I could say that Sleeping Dogs was released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, so if you haven’t played it by now why would you want to play it now. I could say that the driving aspect of the game sucked and the gun play was shit at times. The story was ok and hand to hand combat was fun. I could say that if you want to play Sleeping Dogs just go play Batman AC. I could say that Sleeping Dogs is cheap and in some cases even given away for free.
But I won’t say any of that. Cause all that matters is my stance on DRM.
Ryanza
August 7, 2014 at 08:18
But what is your stance on DRM. cause i don’t even know.
Ryanza
August 7, 2014 at 08:19
no seriously what is your stance on drm
Brady miaau
August 7, 2014 at 08:57
Yeah, I feel sort of bad for upvoting this obvious self advertisement, but hey, cannot undo it now.
Ryanza
August 7, 2014 at 09:14
there you can have your upvote back.
Ryanza
August 7, 2014 at 09:15
what’s your stance on upvoting.
Brady miaau
August 7, 2014 at 08:59
Will they fix the wooden faces and animations? I wonder.
A great game, truly, but if you already own, I fail to see any reason to buy again.
and the DLC are not even close to the standard of the game.
Brady miaau
August 7, 2014 at 08:59
Will they fix the wooden faces and animations? I wonder.
A great game, truly, but if you already own, I fail to see any reason to buy again.
and the DLC are not even close to the standard of the game.
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
August 7, 2014 at 09:45
The game is rather meh if you ask me… Lots of kicking things and mediocre driving.
They are just flogging an old horse here.
Give us something new.
UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy
August 7, 2014 at 09:45
The game is rather meh if you ask me… Lots of kicking things and mediocre driving.
They are just flogging an old horse here.
Give us something new.
Mark Treloar
August 7, 2014 at 09:50
Perhaps this is a teaser before a Sleeping Dogs 2 announce
Mark Treloar
August 7, 2014 at 09:50
Perhaps this is a teaser before a Sleeping Dogs 2 announce
Praise Lord GabeN
August 7, 2014 at 11:00
I just got a new GFX card.
*Sets Medium setting to Ultra
That’s more like it!
Praise Lord GabeN
August 7, 2014 at 11:00
I just got a new GFX card.
*Sets Medium setting to Ultra
That’s more like it!
Nikola
August 7, 2014 at 11:12
I’ve played it but never finished it I would maybe get the definitive edition but if it is coming in October there are far too many new game’s I want to play so will wait for it to be cheap:)
Nikola
August 7, 2014 at 11:12
I’ve played it but never finished it I would maybe get the definitive edition but if it is coming in October there are far too many new game’s I want to play so will wait for it to be cheap:)
hayted
August 7, 2014 at 11:48
I won’t replay it – but please – whoever has not played it must give it a go. Really enjoyed this gem of a game. You won’t regret it 🙂
hayted
August 7, 2014 at 11:48
I won’t replay it – but please – whoever has not played it must give it a go. Really enjoyed this gem of a game. You won’t regret it 🙂
Johan du Preez
August 7, 2014 at 16:13
The best open world game to date on PC. GTA and Watdogs cant touch this game we will have to see if GTA V is better
Sleeping dogs looks better than Watchdogs as well even though its a 2012 title.
Johan du Preez
August 7, 2014 at 16:13
The best open world game to date on PC. GTA and Watdogs cant touch this game we will have to see if GTA V is better
Sleeping dogs looks better than Watchdogs as well even though its a 2012 title.
Ocelotty1
August 8, 2014 at 04:19
Sleeping Dogs is firmly in my pile of “I’ll get around to playing that some time” games 🙂
Ocelotty1
August 8, 2014 at 04:19
Sleeping Dogs is firmly in my pile of “I’ll get around to playing that some time” games 🙂
Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)
August 8, 2014 at 06:38
I really don’t get the upset about this, and not with The Last of Us. People are using the reason of having it already and having gotten it at a cheap price, yet are perfectly happy with having paid full price for both dippings of TLOU.
Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)
August 8, 2014 at 06:38
I really don’t get the upset about this, and not with The Last of Us. People are using the reason of having it already and having gotten it at a cheap price, yet are perfectly happy with having paid full price for both dippings of TLOU.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 8, 2014 at 06:49
Happily got the platinum for this game on ps3, doubt I’ll double dip, but for those who haven’t played it, it’s one of the best open world sandbox games. I still think it’s better than gta5.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 8, 2014 at 06:49
Happily got the platinum for this game on ps3, doubt I’ll double dip, but for those who haven’t played it, it’s one of the best open world sandbox games. I still think it’s better than gta5.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 8, 2014 at 06:50
I will get sleeping dogs 2 though… Make mine a ps4 baby….
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 8, 2014 at 06:50
I will get sleeping dogs 2 though… Make mine a ps4 baby….