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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
Kane & Lynch 2: Dog DaysA gritty, open‑world shooter that drags you into the underbelly of Shanghai’s criminal chaos.
Sleeping Dogs: Year of the Snake
Sleeping Dogs: Year of the SnakeFight cultists in Hong Kong during Chinese New Year.
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Set in the neon‑lit streets of Shanghai, Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days puts players in the shoes of two hardened criminals as they navigate a violent underworld filled with rival gangs, corrupt officials, and relentless police. The game blends third‑person shooting, open‑world exploration, and a dark narrative that pushes the limits of mature storytelling. The title offers both a single‑player campaign and robust multiplayer modes, including co‑operative missions and competitive deathmatches, delivering chaotic action for solo wolves and teams alike. Its gritty aesthetic, dynamic weather, and high‑octane gunplay have made it a cult favorite among fans of mature shooters.

Set on the eve of Chinese New Year, cultists rise in Hong Kong seeking to cleanse the city before an imagined apocalypse. As an HKPD officer, you must sabotage their plot across six new missions that continue the original Sleeping Dogs story. This single‑player expansion adds a fresh narrative, new combat encounters, and a festive backdrop while retaining the series' open‑world adventure and action gameplay.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Third-Person Shooters
Open-World Adventure
Best for
Fans of gritty shooters
Fans of story-driven action crime games
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
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release date
2010-08-17
2013-03-12
Specifications
developer
IO Interactive
United Front Games
publisher
Square Enix
Square Enix
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M
ESRB M
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
69/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Atmospheric open‑world setting
  • Dual‑character mechanics add tactical variety
  • Robust multiplayer options including co‑op
  • Strong visual style and gritty narrative
  • Adds meaningful post‑game content
  • Atmospheric Chinese New Year setting
  • Challenging new combat encounters
  • Seamlessly integrates with the original game
Cons
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
  • Repetitive mission objectives in some sections
  • Online matchmaking can be unstable
  • No multiplayer component
  • Limited to existing platforms only
  • Russian subtitles unavailable
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