Buy it if you like
- Story: 165 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 150 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 145 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Bugs: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Controls: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 80k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise8% are divided17% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
165 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
You play as Wei Shen, an undercover cop walking the thin line between loyalty and corruption, and the story is surprisingly engaging from start to finish.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
150 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It perfectly captures that classic open-world formula from the early 2010s but adds its own Hong Kong flavor that makes it stand out.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
145 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The combat system feels like a mix of Arkham-style brawling and classic martial arts choreography — every punch, kick, and counter feels brutal and satisfying.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
48 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The Definitive Edition adds improved visuals, all DLCs, and slightly better performance, although it’s not flawless.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
27 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack fits perfectly, mixing different styles that match the city’s vibe.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
8 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Gunplay is severely more lacking, but mission design is great that their sections are cleverly balanced to shake up the gameplay before one becomes overwhelmed by time or difficulty.
+3 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story165 reviews
Gameplay150 reviews
Combat145 reviews
Graphics48 reviews
Audio27 reviews
Difficulty8 reviews
Steam Deck7 reviews
Crashes6 reviews
Optimization6 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters100% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs92% still recommend
Controls83% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Remote Play on TV
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$19.99
The lowest we've tracked is $2.99.
6 points recordedtoday · $19.99
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