10 CRIMINALLY Overlooked PS3 Games

The GTA clone is a proud tradition in the world of gaming. The crime sandbox template lends itself to a wide range of variations, it's a shame more franchises don't take advantage of how versatile the idea is. Especially since the ones that do have a habit of sticking in the memories of those that play it, such is the case of Sleeping Dogs.

Sleeping Dogs failed to meet the - as usual - astronomic expectations of Square Enix. After a lackluster online follow-up, United Front Games shut down - taking the IP with it. If Square had more reasonable expectations, Sleeping Dogs could've turned into their own GTA equivalent - just like Volition's Saints Row.

The perfect marriage of GTA and Yakuza, this is a crime sandbox game with a focus on both gun and close-quarters combat, set in the seedy underworld of Hong Kong. The story is shockingly compelling, as you take control of Wei Shen, a cop working deep undercover for the Hong Kong police, working to get close to the various crime families to take them down from within.

The game takes full advantage of its setting, featuring exciting chases and fights in exotic locations. If GTA isn't quite scratching your crime sandbox itch, then Sleeping Dogs should be at the top of your list.