Difference between revisions of "Sleeping Dogs"
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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Boost }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Open world, Action, Brawler, Shooter }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Motorcycle }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Automobile, Motorcycle, Bus, Street racing, Naval/watercraft }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, China, Contemporary }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, China, Contemporary, Detective/mystery }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sleeping Dogs }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sleeping Dogs }} | ||
|steam appid = 202170 | |steam appid = 202170 | ||
|steam appid side = 216330 | |steam appid side = 216330 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.square-enix-games.com/tagged/products%3ASleeping%20Dogs | ||
|hltb = 8640 | |hltb = 8640 | ||
+ | |lutris = sleeping-dogs | ||
+ | |mobygames = 57297 | ||
|strategywiki = Sleeping Dogs | |strategywiki = Sleeping Dogs | ||
− | |||
|wikipedia = Sleeping Dogs (video game) | |wikipedia = Sleeping Dogs (video game) | ||
|winehq = 14499 | |winehq = 14499 | ||
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|introduction = | |introduction = | ||
− | |release history = | + | |release history = Released in August of 2012, the game received positive reviews for its combat, voice acting, protagonist, experience system, and depiction of Hong Kong; its camera, driving physics, and some animations however were criticized. While selling over 1.5 million copies in little over a year, it did not meet Square Enix's sales expectations and was considered a "failure" alongside [[Tomb Raider (2013)|Tomb Raider]] and [[Hitman: Absolution]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/09/09/square-enix-reiterates-commercial-failure-of-top-titles.aspx|title=Square Enix Reiterates Commercial Failure of Top Titles|date=2024-05-10}}</ref> However, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada defended the game's sales and said that the firm might have had unreasonably high expectations for Sleeping Dogs in particular.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.siliconera.com/sleeping-dogs-is-not-selling-poorly-says-square-enix-president/#e3CzCgMItYfcCEvw.99|title=Sleeping Dogs Is Not Selling Poorly Says Square Enix President|date=2024-05-10}}</ref> |
− | |current state = | + | |current state = Four years later, after scrapping plans of a sequel and a negative reaction to it's [[Triad Wars|online-only spin-off's]] beta, developer [[company:United Front Games|United Front Games]] closed it's doors on October 17th, 2016.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://youtu.be/67gsYnVkgnI|title=Sleeping Dogs - What Happened?|date=2024-05-10}}</ref> No reason was given for the company's closure.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://vancouversun.com/business/local-business/independent-games-developer-shutters-yaletown-studio-150-employees-out-of-work|title=Independent games developer shutters Yaletown studio, 150 employees out of work|date=2024-05-10}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{--}} The following DLC will not load due to not being supported when language is set to Russian. | ||
+ | :* Monkey King Pack | ||
+ | :* Movie Masters Pack | ||
+ | :* Year of the Snake | ||
+ | :* Zodiac Tournament | ||
{{Monetization | {{Monetization | ||
|ad-supported = | |ad-supported = | ||
|cross-game bonus = A [[Just Cause 2]] savefile will unlock a Rico Rodriguez outfit and the ability to use Stunt Position from further away. | |cross-game bonus = A [[Just Cause 2]] savefile will unlock a Rico Rodriguez outfit and the ability to use Stunt Position from further away. | ||
− | |dlc = | + | |dlc = Nightmare in North Point, Zodiac Tournament, Wheels of Fury, Year of the Snake |
|expansion pack = | |expansion pack = | ||
|freeware = | |freeware = | ||
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{{DLC/row| GSP Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| GSP Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| The High Roller Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| The High Roller Pack | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| High Resolution Texture Pack | Available for free. Requires 4 GB of HD space. See the {{store link|Steam|202181|DLC Steam page}} for a download link.| Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| High Resolution Texture Pack | Available for free. Requires 4 GB of HD space and a Steam copy of the game. See the {{store link|Steam|202181|DLC Steam page}} for a download link.| Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Law Enforcer Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Law Enforcer Pack | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Martial Arts Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Martial Arts Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Monkey King Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Monkey King Pack | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Movie Masters Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Movie Masters Pack | | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Nightmare in North Point | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Nightmare in North Point | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Police Protection Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Police Protection Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Retro Triad Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Retro Triad Pack | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Screen Legends Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Screen Legends Pack | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Square Enix Character Pack | No longer available following | + | {{DLC/row| Square Enix Character Pack | No longer available following the property's acquisitions from Embracer Group | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Street Racer Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Street Racer Pack | | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| The SWAT Pack | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| The SWAT Pack | | Windows }} | ||
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{{DLC/row| Triad Enforcer Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Triad Enforcer Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Wheels of Fury | | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Wheels of Fury | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Year of the Snake | | + | {{DLC/row| Year of the Snake | | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Zodiac Tournament | | + | {{DLC/row| Zodiac Tournament | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The [[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition]] contains all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.square-enix-games.com/news/sleeping-dogs-definitive-edition-confirmed|title=Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition confirmed!|date=2023-05-17}}</ref> | {{ii}} The [[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition]] contains all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.square-enix-games.com/news/sleeping-dogs-definitive-edition-confirmed|title=Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition confirmed!|date=2023-05-17}}</ref> | ||
{{ii}} Sleeping Dogs Collection is a complete edition with all DLC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/202170/discussions/0/522730700233320796/|title=Sleeping Dogs Collection :: Sleeping Dogs™ General Discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> The free {{store link|Steam|202181|High Resolution Texture Pack}} is a separate download. | {{ii}} Sleeping Dogs Collection is a complete edition with all DLC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/202170/discussions/0/522730700233320796/|title=Sleeping Dogs Collection :: Sleeping Dogs™ General Discussions|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> The free {{store link|Steam|202181|High Resolution Texture Pack}} is a separate download. | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} Both the German and Japanese versions are Low Violence Versions and only includes German and Japanese plus English languages respectively. The Japanese version is region locked to the country. |
− | {{ | + | {{--}} The German version does not support any DLC. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = always on | |antialiasing = always on | ||
|antialiasing notes = Locked on [[FXAA]] and optional [[SSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Locked on [[FXAA]] and optional [[SSAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = May bug out when switching desktops.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/SheriefFYI/status/1510654491728629762|title=Twitter - @SheriefFYI|date=2022-04-03|snippet=Sleeping Dogs: forces the highest refresh rate available (144 in this case), though switching desktops via swipe (not alt+tab) and changing into 60 forces it into a confused state about present intervals:}}</ref> | |vsync notes = May bug out when switching desktops.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/SheriefFYI/status/1510654491728629762|title=Twitter - @SheriefFYI|date=2022-04-03|snippet=Sleeping Dogs: forces the highest refresh rate available (144 in this case), though switching desktops via swipe (not alt+tab) and changing into 60 forces it into a confused state about present intervals:}}</ref> | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All | + | {{ii}} All graphical setting changes require a restart, otherwise visual elements will appear invisible in the game.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020222/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873829 World disappearing on gfx change - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = Only supported mode/controller type |
|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
− | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |controller hotplug notes = Setting to turn off or on |
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = false | |interface = false | ||
|audio = limited | |audio = limited | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
− | |notes = Limited to some NPCs and radio stations. | + | |notes = Limited to some NPCs and radio stations. <br>Choice of subtitling only Cantonese is available. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = Heavily censored version. Outdated and does not support any DLC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165823/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4609|title=Sleeping Dogs • German Customers! Only Patch 1.1 and no DLC´s! (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref> | |notes = Heavily censored version. Outdated and does not support any DLC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165823/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4609|title=Sleeping Dogs • German Customers! Only Patch 1.1 and no DLC´s! (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Heavily censored version locked to the Japanese region. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/191_traducao-do-sleeping-dogs-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.] | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/191_traducao-do-sleeping-dogs-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download.] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = DLC was never translated due to Square Enix | + | |notes = DLC was never translated due to Square Enix discontinuing Russian language support.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.playground.ru/sleeping_dogs/news/sleeping_dogs_dlc_ostayutsya_bez_russkoj_lokalizatsii-79545|title=News: Sleeping Dogs DLC remains without localization (Russian)|date=2023-08-01}}</ref> For DLC to work, you have to switch to another language, e.g. English. All DLCs were later localized for the ''[[Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]''. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
− | ===Naz | + | ===Naz gets stuck in prologue=== |
− | During the | + | During the intro sequence, you're supposed to follow Naz to escape the police. While escaping the fish market after climbing over the crates, Naz gets stuck in that area and the animation sequence where Wei does a jump takedown to a policeman fails to trigger. However, if the player choose to continue running, Naz will respawn ahead before the cutscene. Doesn't seem to happen in the initial pre-DLC release version. |
− | + | {{++}} Issue fixed in the Definitive Edition. | |
− | |||
===HkShip.exe has stopped working=== | ===HkShip.exe has stopped working=== | ||
− | + | <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020348/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873622 HkShip.exe has stopped working.. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | |
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}}} | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in compatibility mode|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}}} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable Human Interface Devices|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020214/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873841 Game receiving phantom "up" input, unplayable. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable Human Interface Devices|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206020214/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2873841 Game receiving phantom "up" input, unplayable. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} This specific fix is only for use when playing | + | {{ii}} This specific fix is only for use when playing with keyboard and mouse. |
# Go into your Device Manager > Human Interface Devices | # Go into your Device Manager > Human Interface Devices | ||
# Right click on any that say HID-compiant consumer control device, for example, USB Input Device, USB Game Controller, HID-compliant device. | # Right click on any that say HID-compiant consumer control device, for example, USB Input Device, USB Game Controller, HID-compliant device. | ||
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===FPS issues and/or stuttering=== | ===FPS issues and/or stuttering=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game may lag or stutter on high-end systems, particularly during day time.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165806/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3664|title=Sleeping Dogs • Daylight stuttering thread: Will this ever get fixed? (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref> | + | {{ii}} The game may lag or stutter on high-end systems, particularly during day time with its shadows.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619165806/http://forums.sleepingdogs.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3664|title=Sleeping Dogs • Daylight stuttering thread: Will this ever get fixed? (retrieved)|date=2023-05-17}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
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===Disable 'Cheat' DLC=== | ===Disable 'Cheat' DLC=== | ||
{{ii}} DLC can be selectively disabled from the game's properties in the Steam client.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/announcements/detail/1694787904868150933|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> | {{ii}} DLC can be selectively disabled from the game's properties in the Steam client.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/SteamClientBeta/announcements/detail/1694787904868150933|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
− | {{--}} Game features DLC that give unbalanced bonuses for player | + | {{--}} Game features DLC that give unbalanced bonuses for player; easily misable when downloading DLC in bulk. |
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | * The following DLC | + | * The following DLC are boosts for the leveling systems and can be disabled at the player's discretion: |
** '''Gold Top Dog''' (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points) | ** '''Gold Top Dog''' (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points) | ||
** '''Silver Top Dog''' (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points) | ** '''Silver Top Dog''' (Gives you 8,250 Triad, 4,500 Cop and 4,500 extra Face Experience Points) | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{--}} DLC automatically applied during first time launch of save file. A new game must be started in order for the DLC to not be applied. |
− | {{ii}} To grant the DLC bonus to | + | {{ii}} To grant the DLC bonus to an existing save game, simply re-enable that DLC and load the save game. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Improve frame rate|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Improve frame rate|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | Setting "Enable Quality Anti-Aliasing" and "Screen Space Ambient Occlusion" to Normal should | + | Setting "Enable Quality Anti-Aliasing" and "Screen Space Ambient Occlusion" to Normal should improve FPS noticeably. |
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
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|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux powerpc app = |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
− | |physics = | + | |physics = Havok |
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Wwise |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
|minOS = Vista SP2 | |minOS = Vista SP2 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = Athlon X2 2.7 GHz |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 15 GB | |minHD = 15 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT | + | |minGPU = ATI Radeon HD 3870 |
− | | | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT |
+ | |minGPU3 = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |minOGL = | ||
|minDX = 10 | |minDX = 10 | ||
+ | |minSM = | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
+ | |mincont = | ||
+ | |minother = | ||
|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
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|recCPU2 = | |recCPU2 = | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 | + | |recHD = |
− | | | + | |recGPU = ATI Radeon HD 6950 |
+ | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 | ||
+ | |recGPU3 = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |recOGL = | ||
|recDX = 11 | |recDX = 11 | ||
+ | |recSM = | ||
+ | |recaudio = | ||
+ | |reccont = | ||
+ | |recother = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} VRAM requirement only for High Resolution Texture Pack. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 01:43, 11 May 2024
For the enhanced version, containing all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements, see Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition.
Developers | |
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United Front Games | |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
Russia | Noviy Disk[1] |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 14, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 80 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC, Cross-game bonus |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Boost |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Open world, Action, Brawler, Shooter |
Vehicles | Automobile, Motorcycle, Bus, Street racing, Naval/watercraft |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, China, Contemporary, Detective/mystery |
Series | Sleeping Dogs |
Sleeping Dogs | |
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Sleeping Dogs | 2012 |
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition | 2014 |
Triad Wars | Cancelled |
Sleeping Dogs is a singleplayer third-person open world, action, brawler and shooter game in the Sleeping Dogs series.
Released in August of 2012, the game received positive reviews for its combat, voice acting, protagonist, experience system, and depiction of Hong Kong; its camera, driving physics, and some animations however were criticized. While selling over 1.5 million copies in little over a year, it did not meet Square Enix's sales expectations and was considered a "failure" alongside Tomb Raider and Hitman: Absolution.[2] However, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada defended the game's sales and said that the firm might have had unreasonably high expectations for Sleeping Dogs in particular.[3]
Four years later, after scrapping plans of a sequel and a negative reaction to it's online-only spin-off's beta, developer United Front Games closed it's doors on October 17th, 2016.[4] No reason was given for the company's closure.[5]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | ||||
Steam | Only available in Germany | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) | ||||
(unavailable) | German version. |
- All versions require Steam DRM; digital versions do not contain serial keys, instead registering directly onto the Steam ID.[6]
- Steam version is no longer directly available for purchase, although existing owners can still purchase the DLCs.
- A free demo is available from Steam:
steam://install/215220
Monetization
- The following DLC will not load due to not being supported when language is set to Russian.
- Monkey King Pack
- Movie Masters Pack
- Year of the Snake
- Zodiac Tournament
Type | Notes |
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Cross-game bonus | A Just Cause 2 savefile will unlock a Rico Rodriguez outfit and the ability to use Stunt Position from further away. |
DLC | Nightmare in North Point, Zodiac Tournament, Wheels of Fury, Year of the Snake |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Valve T-Shirt Pack | Included with base game | |
Community Gift Pack | Included with base game | |
Deep Undercover Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | |
Drunken Fist Pack | ||
Gangland Style Pack | ||
Ghost Pig | Available for free | |
GSP Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | |
The High Roller Pack | ||
High Resolution Texture Pack | Available for free. Requires 4 GB of HD space and a Steam copy of the game. See the DLC Steam page for a download link. | |
Law Enforcer Pack | ||
Martial Arts Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | |
Monkey King Pack | ||
Movie Masters Pack | ||
Nightmare in North Point | ||
Police Protection Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | |
The Red Envelope Pack | ||
Retro Triad Pack | ||
Screen Legends Pack | ||
Square Enix Character Pack | No longer available following the property's acquisitions from Embracer Group | |
Street Racer Pack | ||
The SWAT Pack | ||
Tactical Soldier Pack | ||
Top Dog Gold Pack | ||
Top Dog Silver Pack | ||
Triad Enforcer Pack | Included in the Dragon Master Pack | |
Wheels of Fury | ||
Year of the Snake | ||
Zodiac Tournament |
Version differences
- The Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition contains all DLC rebalanced and properly integrated into the game's story, updated graphics and various additional enhancements.[7]
- Sleeping Dogs Collection is a complete edition with all DLC.[8] The free High Resolution Texture Pack is a separate download.
- Both the German and Japanese versions are Low Violence Versions and only includes German and Japanese plus English languages respectively. The Japanese version is region locked to the country.
- The German version does not support any DLC.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\data\DisplaySettings.xml[Note 1] <path-to-game>\data\HK Options[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/202170/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\HK*Slot*[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/202170/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save file information:
- Main story save files:
HK Autosave Slot
andHK GameSlot #
(# is 1 - 4) - Nightmare in North Point DLC save files:
HK AutosaveG Slot
andHK GameSlotG #
(# is 1 - 2) - The Year of the Snake DLC save files:
HK AutosaveN Slot
andHK GameSlotN #
(# is 1 - 2)
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | HUD is positioned for 16:9.[9] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Can be adjusted via Racer_S Camera Control | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Locked on FXAA and optional SSAA. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | May bug out when switching desktops.[10] | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate or refresh rate cap.[11] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- All graphical setting changes require a restart, otherwise visual elements will appear invisible in the game.[12]
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Under Controller Layout. Not all keys can be rebound. | |
Mouse acceleration | No option. Mouse acceleration not present. Some mouse smoothing - turning on Raw Input should reduce it. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Only supported mode/controller type | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | Setting to turn off or on | |
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 5.1 output[13] | |
Subtitles | Can also be turned on only for when Cantonese is spoken. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Cantonese | Limited to some NPCs and radio stations. Choice of subtitling only Cantonese is available. |
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French | ||||
German | Heavily censored version. Outdated and does not support any DLC.[14] | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Heavily censored version locked to the Japanese region. | |||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | DLC was never translated due to Square Enix discontinuing Russian language support.[15] For DLC to work, you have to switch to another language, e.g. English. All DLCs were later localized for the Definitive Edition. | |||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Naz gets stuck in prologue
During the intro sequence, you're supposed to follow Naz to escape the police. While escaping the fish market after climbing over the crates, Naz gets stuck in that area and the animation sequence where Wei does a jump takedown to a policeman fails to trigger. However, if the player choose to continue running, Naz will respawn ahead before the cutscene. Doesn't seem to happen in the initial pre-DLC release version.
- Issue fixed in the Definitive Edition.
HkShip.exe has stopped working
Run the game in compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Run the game in a lower quality[citation needed] |
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Can't choose custom refresh rate
- When selecting resolution in video options, only pre-made presets are available, user can't choose to change refresh rate, which often force players to play in windowed mode.
Can't force game into fullscreen
- The game starts in windowed mode and no matter what you do it just stays in windowed mode. Alt+↵ Enter doesn't work and neither does setting the video option to fullscreen.
Close TeamViewer if installed[citation needed] |
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Disable TeamViewer's QuickConnect[citation needed] |
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Close (or stop) Actual Multiple Monitors, or other multi-monitor software if installed[citation needed] |
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Change monitor's refresh rate to the native one[citation needed] |
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Issues fixed
Constantly scrolling up
- Caused by controller drivers.
Disable Human Interface Devices[17] |
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FPS issues and/or stuttering
- The game may lag or stutter on high-end systems, particularly during day time with its shadows.[18]
Run the game in windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Black screen during cutscenes
Reinstall the game[19] |
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Disable 'Cheat' DLC
- DLC can be selectively disabled from the game's properties in the Steam client.[20]
- Game features DLC that give unbalanced bonuses for player; easily misable when downloading DLC in bulk.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Can't remap to arrow keys
- Can be remapped to number pad arrow keys, but not standard arrow keys.[21]
Enable arrow key movement[citation needed] |
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up::w down::s left::a right::d Numpad8::up Numpad5::down Numpad4::left Numpad6::right NumpadAdd::Enter NumpadEnter::Backspace
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Low performance on Nvidia cards
- The game is optimized for AMD cards, and thus Nvidia cards can post low FPS for the auto detected settings.[citation needed]
Improve frame rate[citation needed] |
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Setting "Enable Quality Anti-Aliasing" and "Screen Space Ambient Occlusion" to Normal should improve FPS noticeably. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | Only supports DirectX 11; backward compatibility for DirectX 10 and 10.1 GPUs is provided by DirectX 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Wwise | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Athlon X2 2.7 GHz |
Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3870 Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT DirectX 10 compatible | ATI Radeon HD 6950 Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- VRAM requirement only for High Resolution Texture Pack.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (202170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs - last accessed on 2023-06-30
- ↑ Square Enix Reiterates Commercial Failure of Top Titles - last accessed on 2024-05-10
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs Is Not Selling Poorly Says Square Enix President - last accessed on 2024-05-10
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs - What Happened? - last accessed on 2024-05-10
- ↑ Independent games developer shutters Yaletown studio, 150 employees out of work - last accessed on 2024-05-10
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs • Where is the serial key when purchased through Steam. (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition confirmed! - last accessed on 2023-05-17
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs Collection :: Sleeping Dogs™ General Discussions - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs | WSGF
- ↑ Twitter - @SheriefFYI - last accessed on 2022-04-03
- "Sleeping Dogs: forces the highest refresh rate available (144 in this case), though switching desktops via swipe (not alt+tab) and changing into 60 forces it into a confused state about present intervals:"
- ↑ New 120Hz Games Report (retrieved)
- ↑ World disappearing on gfx change - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs • German Customers! Only Patch 1.1 and no DLC´s! (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
- ↑ News: Sleeping Dogs DLC remains without localization (Russian) - last accessed on 2023-08-01
- ↑ HkShip.exe has stopped working.. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Game receiving phantom "up" input, unplayable. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs • Daylight stuttering thread: Will this ever get fixed? (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs • Long black screen during cutscenes and invisible characters (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Sleeping Dogs • Can't map movement to arrow keys (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-05-17
- Windows
- One-time game purchase
- DLC
- Cross-game bonus
- Cosmetic
- Boost
- Singleplayer
- Real-time
- Third-person
- Direct control
- Open world
- Action
- Brawler
- Shooter
- Automobile
- Motorcycle
- Bus
- Street racing
- Naval/watercraft
- Realistic
- Asia
- China
- Contemporary
- Detective/mystery
- Games
- Pages needing references
- Missing section (Microtransactions)