Oh I realize that, but I simply enjoy having actual physical cases and discs for the games I buy. Not having them makes it feel as if I don't actually own it (or at least that it isn't in my collection).
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Sleeping Dogs |OT| not releasing this would have been a True Crime
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Wag
Member
OK, this is confusing. Heh. So WTF does the smartphone icon pop up? Where do I find the phone I need to use?
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
HOLY MOTHER OF FUCK
This game is amazing, the fighting, traversing and character cutscenes reminds me so much of Bully.
Only 1:30 and im already loving it.
This game is amazing, the fighting, traversing and character cutscenes reminds me so much of Bully.
Only 1:30 and im already loving it.
Oh thanks, I had figure about the grapple and counter, but didn't know about the kicks or tackles.
ChosenPredator
Banned
this games fighting is so beautiful tears of joy are falling out of my eyes.
I'm getting a decent amount of stuttering in places too. It's not Darksiders 2 bad but it's a solid amount.
I'm glad it's not just me. These games made me think my PC was dying.
Definitely. The sense of place reminds me of Bully so much. I guess the director really came through.
it's just weird. Fraps never drops from 60 and I get the same amount of stuttering no matter the settings, just dropped everything to the lowest possible and it's exactly the same
The English Conquistador
Member
I think I might pick this up. Game looks pretty fantastic graphically, gameplay looks solid.
And holy shit, the music sounds great! Every vid I've watched, which isn't that many tbh, has had really fantastic and different music playing. Like this one linked in the Sleeping Dogs performance thread.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvn5yKrJYK0&list=PLECC8B462D30B6517&index=1&feature=plpp_video
Edit: Just found the song I was talking about after a little search. Check it out guys, it's marvelous!
And holy shit, the music sounds great! Every vid I've watched, which isn't that many tbh, has had really fantastic and different music playing. Like this one linked in the Sleeping Dogs performance thread.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvn5yKrJYK0&list=PLECC8B462D30B6517&index=1&feature=plpp_video
Edit: Just found the song I was talking about after a little search. Check it out guys, it's marvelous!
Someone mentioned to me in the darksiders thread that limiting the FPS can help it, and when I capped it at 60 for this game with the in game limiter I did notice a slight improvement. So give that a shot, it won't get rid of it but it should help a slight amount.
Callibretto
Member
how's the performance for the ps3 version? framerate, image quality, etc. my choice is between pc version on my work desk with smaller monitor, or on ps3 with big tv and comfy couch.
I can tolerate console limitation as long as it isn't too extreme.
I can tolerate console limitation as long as it isn't too extreme.
Personally haven't noticed anything glaring. But it does run at 720p.
im still at the WHQL release of Nvidia's drivers so im downloading the latest beta just in case
Absolutely loving this game right now. Only about 4 hours in so far and I've rarely done any story missions since the game finally opened up. I've been spending most of my time checking out the shops and trying to level my face.
I had no idea what to expect from the game music-wise, but damn am I loving the radio stations so far. Some really good tracks for the mayhem being caused. I'm also digging the brutality of the combat thus far. It's an awesome sight to see Wei all beaten the hell up after surviving a random scrum in the alleyways. The game is just a damn blast. Can't wait to sink more time into it.
I had no idea what to expect from the game music-wise, but damn am I loving the radio stations so far. Some really good tracks for the mayhem being caused. I'm also digging the brutality of the combat thus far. It's an awesome sight to see Wei all beaten the hell up after surviving a random scrum in the alleyways. The game is just a damn blast. Can't wait to sink more time into it.
Let me know if that works because I'm still using the latest official ones too. I don't usually upgrade to beta unless there's a problem.
Regarding the high res texture pack...
I didnt download the game yet but I went to the DLC section and told it to download the texture pack. The texture pack is now listed under the DLC for Sleeping Dogs and tagged as "all dlc is automatically installed and uninstalled with the game". Does this mean that tomorrow, when I remotely download Sleeping Dogs, its going to dl the full game plus the texture pack while Im at work?
Please say yes.
I didnt download the game yet but I went to the DLC section and told it to download the texture pack. The texture pack is now listed under the DLC for Sleeping Dogs and tagged as "all dlc is automatically installed and uninstalled with the game". Does this mean that tomorrow, when I remotely download Sleeping Dogs, its going to dl the full game plus the texture pack while Im at work?
Please say yes.
Holy Order Sol
Member
I spent the last 30 minutes doing wheelies while wearing only underpants. I don't give a fuck. Shit's awesome.
wait for the sales numbers. Interesting to see if bomba affects this and Darksiders.
Agent Ironside
Member
Thanks so much! I was about to go on a song searching journey, you made that too easy for me.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Impressions
1. This doesn't feel like Hong Kong. Don't get me wrong, I love the city to death, but it should be much MUCH dirtier and more neon-y.
2. I fucking HATE the mix of Eng and Canto. It's very distracting especially when I know people don't talk like that there. I mean...really? You couldn't have the PC speak SOME Cantonese? Why bother with an Asian actor then? I'm not saying HK people don't mix Eng/Canto, but the ratio is more like 80-90% Canto vs 20-10% Eng.
3. The Chinese that is in there is pretty good and the background voices are excellent and really make you feel immersed in the environment even if everyone is call you a pok gai.
4. The few parts where it is pure Canto...some they translated dead on, some I wouldn't agree with, but I guess that follows the HK shtick they got going.
5. Driving can be great at times and shit at others.
6. I just got the gun...I'm already disliking it.
7. Story is kinda dumb and I would've preferred it as you're a neutral force where you naturally run into these factions where you have to choose. You're not 'undercover' you're just a regular dude who had a bad past and the triads and police want to take advantage of that. This could've made it a bit more open ended with the ending...though I'm not there yet.
8. Hand to hand can be a bit repetitive, but it feels pretty good. I hate holding down X at certain intervals to perform a new 'move'.
9. I like the collectibles in this game.
10. I wish there were more jobs and side missions though I'm still fairly early in the game.
11. I dislike the shit mini games you have to play at certain parts; it gets super repetitive fast.
12. The dating...is kinda weird and I wish people would like you BUILD relationships instead of throwing two people together so quickly. Emma has some cheesy ass lines...
Those are initial impressions. Overall, I think it's a wonderful game with a breath of fresh air and a unique environment that isn't usually used in games. Graphics are above average and the rain is mindblowingly awesome! I don't have the hi res pack just yet though, so that may change. Game runs silky smooth too. No slowdown whatsoever.
1. This doesn't feel like Hong Kong. Don't get me wrong, I love the city to death, but it should be much MUCH dirtier and more neon-y.
2. I fucking HATE the mix of Eng and Canto. It's very distracting especially when I know people don't talk like that there. I mean...really? You couldn't have the PC speak SOME Cantonese? Why bother with an Asian actor then? I'm not saying HK people don't mix Eng/Canto, but the ratio is more like 80-90% Canto vs 20-10% Eng.
3. The Chinese that is in there is pretty good and the background voices are excellent and really make you feel immersed in the environment even if everyone is call you a pok gai.
4. The few parts where it is pure Canto...some they translated dead on, some I wouldn't agree with, but I guess that follows the HK shtick they got going.
5. Driving can be great at times and shit at others.
6. I just got the gun...I'm already disliking it.
7. Story is kinda dumb and I would've preferred it as you're a neutral force where you naturally run into these factions where you have to choose. You're not 'undercover' you're just a regular dude who had a bad past and the triads and police want to take advantage of that. This could've made it a bit more open ended with the ending...though I'm not there yet.
8. Hand to hand can be a bit repetitive, but it feels pretty good. I hate holding down X at certain intervals to perform a new 'move'.
9. I like the collectibles in this game.
10. I wish there were more jobs and side missions though I'm still fairly early in the game.
11. I dislike the shit mini games you have to play at certain parts; it gets super repetitive fast.
12. The dating...is kinda weird and I wish people would like you BUILD relationships instead of throwing two people together so quickly. Emma has some cheesy ass lines...
Those are initial impressions. Overall, I think it's a wonderful game with a breath of fresh air and a unique environment that isn't usually used in games. Graphics are above average and the rain is mindblowingly awesome! I don't have the hi res pack just yet though, so that may change. Game runs silky smooth too. No slowdown whatsoever.
Karak
Member
Depends on true sales not just us on a gamer forum. Its going to be interesting if others bought it.
chickdigger802
Banned
hmmm...
can you load up on those drug bust missions or must you go back home every single fucking time?
can you load up on those drug bust missions or must you go back home every single fucking time?
You can load up. Just make sure you actually hack the cameras after you've whooped the dudes. I've forgotten more than once.
The English Conquistador
Member
Aha! You're welcome. Really is a great soundtrack. The hoster of that song has a great deal of the Sleeping Dogs soundtrack. Some real bangers!
Enjoy.
The Wizard
Member
You can load them up, just did 3 in a row.
Also +1 on the soundtrack. They nailed having a licensed soundtrack that is appropriate to the setting but also fun and varied to listen to.
bigboss370
Member
this counter system is bullshit, what the fuck?
The Wizard
Member
HKShip.exe is just the name of the games executable, so that just sounds like a hard crash.
Net_Wrecker
Member
this counter system is bullshit, what the fuck?
Stop mashing.
Awesome game so far. The high res texture pack is glorious.
My only complaint is the "judder" they play when traveling at high speeds in a vehicle. It looks awful, and it makes it seem like I'm getting the dreaded PC game stutter. I wish I could toggle that off.
One question: how do you hack cameras that are high up on a wall?
My only complaint is the "judder" they play when traveling at high speeds in a vehicle. It looks awful, and it makes it seem like I'm getting the dreaded PC game stutter. I wish I could toggle that off.
One question: how do you hack cameras that are high up on a wall?
i assume you haven't experienced it?
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
All the ones I've hacked led to a terminal on ground level. Just keep looking, they're there.
Agent Ironside
Member
The soundtrack in this game is INSANE btw. I hope you guys appreciate good music.
i hate Cantonese rap since i can understand it and it sounds ridiculous. but yea, the other music is great.
this counter system is bullshit, what the fuck?
It's the same as Batman...?
What's so bad about it?
Find a way to climb up there, around the building, etc.
Grassclipper
Member
Nice, I love cross-references like that. Going to pick this up as soon as possible.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Fantastic game so far. Love the fighting. Love the world. Digging the story.