Sleeping Dogs (formerly True Crime: Hong Kong)

balkieb2002 · 09-08-2012 3:39pm

PseudoFamous wrote: »

Recommended GPU is a GTX560, which isn't mad at all.

Yeah but probably not if you wanted to get it running with Optimum specs i.e. Full Direct 11 features enabled.

Here the fulls nerdy specs

Me Likey!

Minimum requirements
• OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7
• Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or Althon X2 2.4 GHz
• RAM: 2GB
• Graphic card: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card, ATI Radeon 3870 or higher, Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT or higher
• Graphics card memory: 512 MB
• Sound card: DirectX compatible sound card
• Hard drive: 15 GB

Recommended system requirements
• OS: Windows 7 64-bit
• Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU
• RAM: 4GB
• Graphics card: DirectX 11 Nvidia or AMD ATI card, Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon 6950
• Graphics card memory: 1 GB
• Sound card: DirectX compatible sound card
• Hard drive: 15 GB

Advanced PC Features
• Nvidia 3D Support
• Nvidia Multi Screen Monitor Support
• AMD EyeFinity Multi-Monitor Gold Status Support
• Window and Full Screen Mode Support
• Benchmark Mode

DirectX11 Specific Features
• Contact hardening shadows
• HD-AO
• Use of Direct Compute

Performance Enhancements
• Enhanced Performance on Dual Core and Quad Core Processors
• Enhanced Performance on Nvidia SLi
• Enhanced Performance on AMD Crossfire

Mouse, Keyboard, and Controller Support
• Xbox360 Controller Support
• Keyboard and Mouse Support including Key Remapping
• Auto Pad, Mouse and Keyboard Switching

Advanced PC Graphic Features
• Increased Small Object Detail
• High Resolution Texture Support
• High Resolution Shadows
• High Quality Shadow Filters
• Soft Particles
• High Quality SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion)
• High Quality Motion Blur
• Super Sample Anti-Aliasing

Steamworks Features Supported
• DLC Support
• Achievements
• Auto Patching
• Pre-Download
• Store Save Games to the Cloud
• Player to Player Chat

Potential-Monke · 09-08-2012 3:51pm

Ok, i haven't been a really big pc gamer, but the last time i checked there was minimum and recommended. That is one helluva list of specs!

I've been deliberately not following this thread or any media associated with this game as i don't want anything ruined. Typically, i've a stag that weekend, but by jesus i'll have it Sunday!

Mr Blobby · 09-08-2012 5:39pm

Anyone know if Gamestop are still doing 25% trade in when pre-ordering ?

looking to get this on Pc.... hopefully i can run it.

Sephiroth_dude · 09-08-2012 7:25pm

Do you think a gtx 260 896mb and core 2 quad q9330 @2.50ghz would run it at high settings? the resolution on my monitor is 1650*1080

Shiminay · 09-08-2012 9:18pm

It'll probably run it solidly at medium to high.

I'm just about to install my second 6950 now, wish me luck

Sephiroth_dude · 10-08-2012 12:36am

Shiminay wrote: »

It'll probably run it solidly at medium to high.

I'm just about to install my second 6950 now, wish me luck

well how did it go?

PseudoFamous · 10-08-2012 1:27am

Lads, as this game is steamworks, if I install from a disc, will it have to activate on steam and show up in my list of games, like skyrim? Or will installing from the disc avoid all DRM?

Corkfeen · 10-08-2012 1:48am

PseudoFamous wrote: »

Lads, as this game is steamworks, if I install from a disc, will it have to activate on steam and show up in my list of games, like skyrim? Or will installing from the disc avoid all DRM?

You'll have to activate it on steam, if it was just a disc install you'd probably end up with far more invasive drm than the handy steam install.:pac:

Shiminay · 10-08-2012 11:50am

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

well how did it go?

All good, cheers

Should handle the suped up graphics stuff for this game quite nicely now.

Browning2010 · 12-08-2012 12:07pm

Not long now, can't wait for it.

I pre ordered this on Amazon, can I expect to have it here on Friday? Or will they only post it out on Friday?

Haven't pre ordered a game in a long time.

Captain Chaos · 12-08-2012 1:52pm

Browning2010 wrote: »

Not long now, can't wait for it.

I pre ordered this on Amazon, can I expect to have it here on Friday? Or will they only post it out on Friday?

Haven't pre ordered a game in a long time.

Amazon never ship early for release day delivery in Ireland, in the UK yes. You will get it on Monday at the earliest.

Sephiroth_dude · 12-08-2012 2:19pm

Browning2010 wrote: »

Not long now, can't wait for it.

I pre ordered this on Amazon, can I expect to have it here on Friday? Or will they only post it out on Friday?

Haven't pre ordered a game in a long time.

ya monday at the earliest,if you want it on release day would you consider ordering off gamestop?

wnolan1992 · 12-08-2012 2:56pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

ya monday at the earliest,if you want it on release day would you consider ordering off gamestop?

Maybe it's because I live in the middle of nowhere, but I've ordered a load of games on Gamestop.ie and rarely gotten them on release day.

Sephiroth_dude · 12-08-2012 3:11pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Maybe it's because I live in the middle of nowhere, but I've ordered a load of games on Gamestop.ie and rarely gotten them on release day.

oh dear and did you pay to have delivered by courier?

Browning2010 · 12-08-2012 9:32pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Browning2010 wrote: »

Not long now, can't wait for it.

I pre ordered this on Amazon, can I expect to have it here on Friday? Or will they only post it out on Friday?

Haven't pre ordered a game in a long time.

ya monday at the earliest,if you want it on release day would you consider ordering off gamestop?

No don't like gamestop.

I'm not really bothered it will just build the anticipation haven't to wait.

Just hope the game doesn't turn out to be a let down.

wnolan1992 · 12-08-2012 10:31pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

oh dear and did you pay to have delivered by courier?

I did for Max Payne and a few others, (since it was the CE and was coming in a massive box). Now I just go for standard post.

balkieb2002 · 12-08-2012 10:43pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

I did for Max Payne and a few others, (since it was the CE and was coming in a massive box). Now I just go for standard post.

Would you not pre-order it on steam? That way you have access to it on day 1 plus also get access to the Limited Edition extras:

Limited Edition
Pre-order now and receive an upgrade to the Limited Edition for Free! The Limited Edition includes the following DLC Packs:

Georges St. Pierre (GSP)’ content:

GSP’s signature “flying punch”
Exclusive GSP outfit including T-shirts, headband and shorts
The GSP outfit unlocks the “flying punch” and increases grappling and throwing damage

‘Police Protection’ content:

Exclusive “High Speed” Mission which includes :
Exclusive HK Police SWAT Outfit
Exclusive assault rifle
Exclusive SWAT Police Vehicle

Sephiroth_dude · 12-08-2012 10:57pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

I did for Max Payne and a few others, (since it was the CE and was coming in a massive box). Now I just go for standard post.

You've put the fear of god in me now thinking gamestop wont deliver on friday :O

Even though they normally do

King Krib · 12-08-2012 11:27pm

Will probably get this on Friday for ps3., anyone come across a decent deal for it?

wnolan1992 · 13-08-2012 1:09pm

balkieb2002 wrote: »

Would you not pre-order it on steam? That way you have access to it on day 1 plus also get access to the Limited Edition extras:

The joys of really slow, capped usage internet means I don't use Steam. :P

meoklmrk91 · 13-08-2012 6:01pm

God I really want this to be good, feel like here has been a gaming drought the last while, thinking about picking it up on day one, I'm sick of having nothing new to play.

For anyone who is buying on day one and looking for a good deal check out your local xtravision, with big games for some reason mine always gets too many rental copies. The then put them on the shelf as pre owned at €45 even though they have have never been played. I got both Arkham City and Max Payne this way.

Helix · 13-08-2012 6:23pm

im enjoying it so far, but i expect ill get bored of it quickly

Zero-Cool · 13-08-2012 6:48pm

Helix wrote: »

im enjoying it so far, but i expect ill get bored of it quickly

Do you know if you can customize any cars? I saw some cool street racing modded cars but dunno if you design them yourself.

Helix · 13-08-2012 6:48pm

not so far anyway

Sephiroth_dude · 13-08-2012 7:10pm

Helix wrote: »

im enjoying it so far, but i expect ill get bored of it quickly

why do you say that?Is it linear?same amount of freedom as gta games?

balkieb2002 · 13-08-2012 8:18pm

Helix wrote: »

im enjoying it so far, but i expect ill get bored of it quickly

This scares me as you usually have a good take on games. Would also like to know what is making you feel this way. Repetition? Or do you mean once you've you've completed the story?

Exclamation Marc · 13-08-2012 9:52pm

There's no multiplayer in the game which I am actually quite happy about.

It'll be much like Assassins Creed 2 as in I'll be pushing for 100% completion and a nice platinum to boot.

Helix · 13-08-2012 10:00pm

what'll make me get bored is that i have a very low tolerance for GTA-esque games

the go here, do this, fetch that, go there formula bores me to tears

Zero-Cool · 14-08-2012 9:10am

Gamesradar gave it 4.5/5

Also, there are 6 months of DLC coming out. 1st one being on release day called 'Retro Triad Pack' - "the 80s-inspired Retro Triad Pack, a killer old school outfit with its own player buffs and funky kung-fu van". It launches this very week, in time for the game's release on 17th August.

More reviews:

New Game Network: 83/100
http://www.newgamenetwork.com/article/691/sleeping-dogs-review/

IGN: 8.5/10
http://ca.ign.com/articles/2012/08/14/sleeping-dogs-review

Playstation Universe: 9/10
http://www.psu.com/a016534/Sleeping-Dogs-Review

Gaming Irresponsibly: 8.8/10
http://gamingirresponsibly.com/review-sleeping-dogs-xbox-360

Gamesradar 4.5 stars out of 5 and a Editors Choice:
http://www.gamesradar.com/sleeping-dogs-review/

G4TV 4.5 Stars Out Of 5:
http://www.g4tv.com/games/xbox-360/6408 ... gs/review/

ShadowHearth · 14-08-2012 10:37am

Helix wrote: »

im enjoying it so far, but i expect ill get bored of it quickly

i am watching TBs WTF on it and it looks not bad. A very nice touvh, that they did worked a bit more on PC version instead of copy paste console version.

One thing that is missing for me ( and all open world city games ): the lack of population. it should be a busy city, but its just few people on busy streets. i know it is limited by hardware, but it could be better then that.

i think ill put it in to my "get on steam sale" folder.

Sephiroth_dude · 14-08-2012 3:23pm

Angry jo only gave it a 6 and TGS Gave it a 7

Kiith · 14-08-2012 3:36pm

Kotaku gave it a pretty good review. They don't do scores, but say it's definitely worth buying with a very compelling story.

http://kotaku.com/5934272/sleeping-dogs-the-kotaku-review

wnolan1992 · 14-08-2012 4:15pm

Destructoid have given it a very positive review: http://www.destructoid.com/review-sleeping-dogs-232834.phtml

johnny_ultimate · 14-08-2012 4:23pm

Edge, meanwhile, are very so-so about it: http://www.edge-online.com/reviews/sleeping-dogs-review

Gamecentral, those other admirable cynics, are a tiny bit more favourable: http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/908461-sleeping-dogs-review-true-crime-story

Sounds like a good enough emulation of Hong Kong action cinema, but lacking in the open world aspect (submissions etc...) and story. Although other reviews seem to praise the story. Oh, the complexity of subjectivity!

balkieb2002 · 14-08-2012 5:37pm

Kiith wrote: »

Kotaku gave it a pretty good review. They don't do scores, but say it's definitely worth buying with a very compelling story.

http://kotaku.com/5934272/sleeping-dogs-the-kotaku-review

I really like this review of the game and its making me look more forward to this game (if that's possible!).

wnolan1992 wrote: »

Destructoid have given it a very positive review: http://www.destructoid.com/review-sleeping-dogs-232834.phtml

Also like this review and it's the first one that actually reviews the PC version and not the console - only disappointment was about the controls though I'll make my own mind up on that.

Though I only played the E3 demo on a 360, it looked butt ugly compared to PC. If you can play this on PC, you absolutely should. Make no mistake, this is some straight-up next gen **** right here! Just be sure to bring a controller because the keyboard/mouse controls are as terrible as you may expect. The only thing worse than pulling off combos with a keyboard is driving with one, so I don't blame the developer.

SeantheMan · 14-08-2012 5:53pm

I might actually pick it up due to the positive reviews.
I'll wait till the users here actually start posting their thoughts, I'm not one for "critics" such as Eurogamer.
Has GrumpyPants posted yet ? :P

It it AAA priceworthy ....or should we be waiting a few months for it to come down ?

Kiith · 14-08-2012 6:07pm

If anyone's looking to get it on the pc, you can get it for €29.99 on G2Play. €15 quid cheaper then buying it directly from Steam. Might pick it up myself.

http://www.g2play.net/store/Sleeping-Dogs-Steam-Key.html

balkieb2002 · 14-08-2012 6:10pm

Kiith wrote: »

If anyone's looking to get it on the pc, you can get it for €29.99 on G2Play. €15 quid cheaper then buying it directly from Steam. Might pick it up myself.

http://www.g2play.net/store/Sleeping-Dogs-Steam-Key.html

How reliable are they for key delivery? Would that also include the bonus dlc?

Kiith · 14-08-2012 6:27pm

You'll get the key pretty much straight away. Longest i've had to wait is about 2 hours. If it's your first time buying, they might request that you send a photocopy of some id to them though. I had to do it once.

Not sure about the bonus, but i'd say it's included if it's included in the Steam version.

SeantheMan · 14-08-2012 6:39pm

They are good yeah, customer support is decent too.
Ive bought off them before.

Helix · 14-08-2012 6:50pm

review is coming, as well as a darksiders 2 review, but im up to my tits with deadline stuff so it'll be this evening or late tonight

balkieb2002 · 14-08-2012 6:55pm

Kiith wrote: »

You'll get the key pretty much straight away. Longest i've had to wait is about 2 hours. If it's your first time buying, they might request that you send a photocopy of some id to them though. I had to do it once.

Not sure about the bonus, but i'd say it's included if it's included in the Steam version.

I actually ordered it just as you replied to this message as recieved the key about 5 minutes later.

My Sleeping Dogs preload is now downloading as I type

balkieb2002 · 14-08-2012 9:14pm

wnolan1992 wrote: »

The joys of really slow, capped usage internet means I don't use Steam. :P

Are you getting this for the PC? In case you are and you want the free extra HD pack it's an additional 4GB download on top of the original game (5GB).

My preload is sitting at 9,324.3 MB.

wnolan1992 · 14-08-2012 9:27pm

balkieb2002 wrote: »

Are you getting this for the PC? In case you are and you want the free extra HD pack it's an additional 4GB download on top of the original game (5GB).

My preload is sitting at 9,324.3 MB.

Nah, 360. Don't have the funds to build a decent gaming rig atm.

Got the Limited Edition on Gamestop, so should have it Monday. Unfortunately, I've exams to sit in two weeks so it looks as if I won't get to put any meaningful time into this until September.

Helix · 14-08-2012 9:51pm

review up

http://www.clickonline.com/games/review--sleeping-dogs/12547/

i really rather liked it

Mr Blobby · 14-08-2012 9:53pm

Kiith wrote: »

If anyone's looking to get it on the pc, you can get it for €29.99 on G2Play. €15 quid cheaper then buying it directly from Steam. Might pick it up myself.

http://www.g2play.net/store/Sleeping-Dogs-Steam-Key.html

Just bought it from there now.

Hate giving Gamestop money...... Especially when its for PC.

balkieb2002 · 15-08-2012 12:03am

Helix wrote: »

review up
http://www.clickonline.com/games/review--sleeping-dogs/12547/
i really rather liked it

Thanks for review... made me happy of my purchase.

Was the review copy, the console or the PC version?

I just presumed it's the console version (xbox?) due to some of the remarks (e.g. graphics and controls).

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What is steam like for unlocking? Are we looking at Midnight on Thursday or more into Friday?

SeantheMan · 15-08-2012 12:45am

Helix wrote: »

review up

http://www.clickonline.com/games/review--sleeping-dogs/12547/

i really rather liked it

It doesn't come accross in the review at all :P

Helix · 15-08-2012 3:10am

balkieb2002 wrote: »

Thanks for review... made me happy of my purchase.

Was the review copy, the console or the PC version?

I just presumed it's the console version (xbox?) due to some of the remarks (e.g. graphics and controls).

aye twas the xbox version

Zero-Cool · 15-08-2012 9:57am

Gametrailers review is up

http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/glhb7y/sleeping-dogs-review

Now, just hoping Gamesnash send out the game a day early

Sleeping Dogs (formerly True Crime: Hong Kong)

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