This translates into points that build up until reaching the next tier in the progression tree. Throughout the game, the player is awarded for completing tasks for the Triads and the police as well as finding jade statues for a former Kung Fu instructor. One of my favorite aspects of the game is the character development system.
Plot pacing and character development are excellent, easily rivaling games released by developers like Rockstar and Naughty Dog. This power struggle continues throughout the game and makes for an excellent narrative. Shen walks a tight line between committing crimes for the Triads while supplying information covertly to his handlers within the Hong Kong Police Force. Back to the game, blending the gameplay styles of the Grand Theft Auto and Batman franchises, players take control of Wei Shen, an undercover police officer that’s attempting to climb the ranks within the Hong Kong criminal underworld. I tackled it for the first time on the PC during 2013 after picking it up during a Steam sale, though at that time the last thing I thought was a future re-release. For those that haven’t played 2012’s 'Sleeping Dogs', it’s quite the underrated gem.
