This is the central thesis of the "IGG Effect": Does illegal distribution destroy a game, or does it build a legacy that eventually converts to sales?
Millions of players in high-piracy regions cut their teeth on the IGG version. For them, Sleeping Dogs was not a failed AAA title; it was the definitive Hong Kong action game. This grassroots fandom created pressure on Steam. During the 2018 Lunar New Year sale, Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition hit an all-time low of $2.99. Thousands of former IGG users "went legit," purchasing the game to own it legally on their profiles, to unlock achievements, or simply to atone for the hours they had stolen. sleeping dogs igg
In Sleeping Dogs , you play as Wei Shen, an undercover police officer infiltrating the Sun On Yee Triad. The game masterfully blends multiple gameplay styles: This is the central thesis of the "IGG