evoking aspects of the “Grand Theft Auto” series), where quick, on-your-feet thinking molds what kind of fighter Wei Shen will become.
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However, what truly sets the game apart is its story. Things kick off after Wei is arrested in Hong Kong, but we quickly learn that this is a part of an undercover operation that hinges on a tricky infiltration job. What starts as a string of missions to prove Wei’s credibility post-infiltration devolves into a true test of his motives and allegiances. The game constantly puts your moral proclivities to the test as well, as you are rewarded based on either how sensitive you are to legal codes/civilian safety or how willing you are to lean into brash, vindictive violence while terrorizing your enemies. By the end of the 20-odd hours of gameplay, you will have experienced the extreme ends of the legal spectrum, with nuanced ethical complexity thrown in for good measure.
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Of course, the impact of a video game narrative is often as good as its voice work, which is also the case with the game’s talented voice acting cast. Will Yun Lee (“Witchblade,” “The Good Doctor”) brings Wei to vivid life, while the likes of Lucy Liu and Tom Wilkinson are a part of the ensemble supporting cast. Among them, we also have Academy Award-winner Emma Stone voicing a character featured in two missions in “Sleeping Dogs,” a role that followed right after her mainstream popularity as Gwen Stacy in 2012’s “The Amazing Spider-Man.” Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at Stone’s “Sleeping Dogs” character.
