The towering buildings against the clear sky held a calming beauty, but seconds later I’d experience the dangers and ugliness of the city turning on to a littered alley. Sleeping Dogs’ Hong Kong won me over with its sheer vastness and complexity. The bright lights, billboards, awe-inspiring high-rises, and ambient sounds of traffic and citizens created a realistic atmosphere, and I felt right there with those people in that city. That’s what I loved most about Sleeping Dogs’ portrayal of Hong Kong – it made me stop, look, and take everything in. As someone who has never been to Hong Kong, it felt like I was instantly transported there and found myself focusing more on the backdrops than driving the flashy cars (apologies to all the virtual denizens for the property damage I did). Only a few games have immediately immersed me in the world, but that’s exactly what happened when I stepped into Sleeping Dogs’ Hong Kong.
