Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition Review (Game Reviews) (Reviews)

 Review by Warren Woodhouse

Rating (10 being awesome): 9.8 out of 10

Date & Time of Review: 13th December 2025 at 4:58 pm

Even though it’s technically separate from the rest of its predecessors of the True Crime franchise, I loved the originals as well as this game in the same franchise as a whole, for their overall realism to detail, memorable storylines, cemented characters and love for the development. From Luxoflux to United Front Games, great work devs. Please remake the original True Crime games as well, they deserve it. My favourite is True Crime: New York City, the perfect portrayal of New York, even right up into the corners of Inwood, most games don’t go that far. The detail is staggering. When the franchise was bought out by Square-Enix, the team was struggling during the move, so some people left and others stayed to finish True Crime: Hong Kong. It’s a shame it’s not like it’s original franchise but Sleeping Dogs does feel much like them which is why I still enjoy it. So much so that I’ve recently unlocked the platinum trophy a few weeks ago. Great game. The Definitive Edition is so worth buying and such an enjoyment. Puts GTA 5 story mode to shame.

Overall, a great game and one that I’ll highly recommend for any newcomers to the True Crime franchise.

Missions that generate more Triad XP - Tips & Tricks - Sleeping Dogs Guide

All of these missions can be replayed as many times as desired.

• Club Bam Bam
• Uncle Po
• Meet the New Boss
• The Funeral
• The Zodiac Tournament (DLC: The Zodiac Tournament Pack)

Locations - Sleeping Dogs Guide

 Main Game

People’s Republic of China

Hong Kong

Central

• Central Apartment (Safehouse)
• K-Bar
• Diamond Building
• Central Hospital
• Victoria Park
• Commercial District
• Business District
• Bank of China Tower
• Mong Memorial Overpass
• Tsim Shan Shan Alley
• SoHo
• Wang Fu Parking
• Sui Shan Alley
• Government House
• Times Square
• Wah Fi Storage
• Drainage Outflow Hub
• Boardwalk
• Road Central
• Convention Centre
• Union Square
• Central Ferry Terminal
• Central Station
• Galleria (story mission related: add)
• Kwok Street Parking Structure (story mission related: Serial Killer Lead 3)

North Point

• North Point Coffee Shop & Hotel (Also Known As: North Point Apartment) (Safehouse)
• Night Market
• Old Prosperity Projects (Also Known As: Old Prosperity): The projects are located in the south west area
• Water Street
• Golden Koi
• Bus Depot
• Top Glamour Imports Ltd. Co.
• Yau Ling Park
• Yau Ling Courts
• Denlau Alley
• Temple
• Club Bam Bam
• Waterfront
• Kam Chuk Overpass
• Lu Mei Alley
• Lok Fu Park
• Foo Long Overpass
• North Pier: The pier is located in the south area
• Braemar Hill Bus Stop
• Entertainment District
• Lei Tung Bus Stop
• Activity Park
• Impound Lot
• Admiralty Bus Stop
• Night Market Bus Stop
• Industrial District
• Old Docks
• Medical Clinic
• Ping PC
• Dogeyes’ Hideout (story mission related: Final Kill)
• Johnny’s Hideout (story mission related: Mrs. Chu’s Revenge)

Aberdeen

• Aberdeen Island
• Aberdeen Medical Clinic
• Aberdeen Sewage Outflow
• Aberdeen Houseboat
• BigLee
• Fish Market (also known as: Seafood Distribution) (story mission related: Welcome to Hong Kong)
• Yen Yen Foo Long Overpass
• Warehouse
• Guang-Tong Bridge
• Aberdeen Pier
• Aberdeen Docks
• Fat Wallet Lam (Jewellery Shop) (story mission related: add)
• Add Island

Kennedy Town

• Kennedy Town Apartment (Safehouse)
• Two Chin’s House
• Sandra’s House
• Victoria Peak
• Hong Kong Cemetery
• Kennedy Town Beach
• Chiang Mai Sewer Exchange
• Sun Yat Housing Complex
• Wong’s Parking
• Kennedy Docks (Sublocations: Tool Shed)
• Water Pollution Control Center
• Kennedy Pier

Story Mission Locations

1. Welcome to Hong Kong: the harbour where the deal goes down is located at Seafood Distribution at Aberdeen Docks in Aberdeen, towards the end where Wei is caught, the harbour is overlooked by the Bank of China Tower to the far right. The opening credits sequence takes place in the police station where Wei works later in the game.
2. Going Under: The Blessing Hotel is located at ADD in ADD. The next scene takes us to the Golden Koi in North Point.
3. Vendor Extortion: The Night Market is located in North Point.
4. Susan’s Lunch: The Night Market is located in North Point.
5. Night Market Chase: The Night Market is located in North Point.
6. Stick up and Delivery: Tran’s Garage (add) is located in North Point.
7. Mini Bus Racket: Stop 1, Stop 2, Stop 3 and Stop 4 are located in North Point.
8. Popstar Start: Underground Police HQ and the northern part of Night Market in North Point.
9. Popstar Lead 1: add
10. Popstar Lead 2: add
11. Amanda: Club Bam Bam, Temple and Old Temple Kung Fu Academy (Martial Arts Club; North Point) are located in North Point.
12. Club Bam Bam: Club Bam Bam is located in North Point.
13. Popstar Lead 3: add

Real Filming Locations

• Road Central: Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Mentioned Only

• PS 121 High School: add
• San Francisco: San Francisco, CA.
• SF State University: add

DLCs

Nightmare in North Point DLC

Starts after the main story mission “Uncle Po”.

• Johnny’s Hideout
• Dogeyes’ Hideout
• Golden Koi Restaurant
• Temple
• Hong Kong Cemetery (Sublocations: Johnny Vincent’s Grave)

Year of the Snake DLC

Starts after the main story has been completed.

• Minibus Bombing Crime Scene

Martial Arts Pack DLC

• Temple
• North Point Apartment

Wheels of Fury Pack DLC

• Kennedy Town Garage
• Kennedy Town Docks
• Aberdeen Garage
• Wai-Fi Storage
• Aberdeen Island

The Zodiac Tournament DLC

Starts after the main story has been completed.

• Zodiac Island: top right corner of the map

Changelog

• 7th June 2025 at 1:56 pm UTC: Moved post to my Blogger blog from my Tumblr blog
• 7th May 2024 at 2:15 pm: Moved post to my Tumblr blog
• 13th November 2023 at 1:24 pm: Created post

Gun Nut Trophy - Sleeping Dogs Guide

 Use 10 different firearms to defeat enemies.

[ ] 1. 9mm Pistol

[ ] 2. Gold .50cal Pistol

[ ] 3. Silver .50cal Pistol

[ ] 4. .45cal Pistol: Only used by the enemies in the mission “Meet the New Boss”.

[ ] 5. .45cal Pistol w/ Taclight

[ ] 6. Assault Rifle w/ Taclight

[ ] 7. Assault Rifle

[ ] 8. Assault Rifle w/ Grenade Launcher

[ ] 9. Anti-Riot Shotgun w/ Taclight

[ ] 10. Anti-Riot Shotgun

[ ] 11. Pump Shotgun

[ ] 12. Machine Pistol

[ ] 13. .45cal SMG w/ Taclight

[ ] 14. Gold .45cal SMG

[ ] 15. .45cal SMG

[ ] 16. Add

[ ] 17. Add

[ ] 18. Add

[ ] 19. Add

DLCs

Square-Enix Characters Pack

[ ] 20. Sarif Industries’ FR-27 Rifle: Included in the Square-Enix Characters Pack (DLC).

[ ] 21. Rico Rodriguez’ Signature Revolver: Included in the Square-Enix Characters Pack (DLC).

[ ] 22. Silver Baller Pistol: Included in the Square-Enix Characters Pack (DLC).

Foodie Trophy - Sleeping Dogs Guide

 [ ] 1. Dragon Kick

[ ] 2. Noodle Bowl

[ ] 3. Fish Dumpling Skewer

[ ] 4. Ice Cream

[ ] 5. Pork Bun

[ ] 6. Roast Duck

[ ] 7. Chicken on a Stick

[ ] 8. Herbal Tea

[ ] 9. Curry Fish Balls

[ ] 10. Spicy Squid

Whatever’s Handy Trophy - Sleeping Dogs Guide

 Use 10 different melee weapons to defeat enemies.

[ ] 1. Baton: On the basketball courts. Some of the enemies will be holding it. Found during event missions “Drug Bust”.

[ ] 2. Bag: Run into a woman pedestrian who is holding the Bag for it to fall on the ground. Pick it up and go fight an enemy.

[ ] 3. Beer Bottle: Some of the enemies will be holding it.

[ ] 4. Briefcase: Run into a pedestrian who is holding the Briefcase for it to fall on the ground. Pick it up and go fight an enemy.

[ ] 5. Butcher’s Knife: Some of the enemies will be holding it.

[ ] 6. Crowbar: Some of the enemies will be holding it.

[ ] 7. Fire Extinguisher: Shot an extinguisher when an enemy is near it.

[ ] 8. Fish: Found in the fish tanks in the VIP Lounge in Club Bam Bam. Must be used during the story mission “Club Bam Bam”.

[ ] 9. Frying Pan: add

[ ] 10. Handbag: Run into a woman pedestrian who is holding the Bag for it to fall on the ground. Pick it up and go fight an enemy.

[ ] 11. Hand Grinder: Found in the Dock Yard. Must be used during the story mission “Dock Yard Heist”.

[ ] 12. Kitchen Knife: Some of the enemies will be holding it.

[ ] 13. Knife: Some of the enemies will be holding it.

[ ] 14. Machete: Found towards the end of the level during the story mission “The Election”.

[ ] 15. Meat Cleaver: Found during the event mission “Drug Bust: Yen Yen Foo Underpass”.

[ ] 16. Purse: Run into a woman pedestrian who is holding the Bag for it to fall on the ground. Pick it up and go fight an enemy.

[ ] 17. Sauce Pan: add

[ ] 18. Shovel: add

[ ] 19. Soft Drink: walk around and bump into someone who is carrying one.

[ ] 20. Tire Iron: Found in the trunk of most cars.

[ ] 21. Umbrella: When its raining, walk around and bump into someone who is carrying one. Usually in the parks or sidewalks.

[ ] 22. Wrench: add

DLCs

Martial Arts Pack DLC

[ ] 23. Eskrima Rattan Stick: Included in the Martial Arts Pack (DLC).