Sleeping Dogs is a violent and brutal game, sometimes in a genuine attempt to unnerve and shock, but perhaps a tad too often simply for the sake of it. And also to those who are partial to scenes where an old grandmother tortures someone for information using her standard range of kitchen implements. But the game also appeals to those who aren't so keen on the GTA games but like the basic idea and would prefer a non-American setting and more focus on melee combat.
It asks the question, "Do like the Grand Theft Auto games?" If the answer is yes, than go get it.
Sleeping Dogs is a game that is almost cheerful in how easy it is to review.