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Sleeping Dogs Offers A Ridiculous Amount Of Poorly Labeled DLC On Xbox 360
I'm a big fan of Sleeping Dogs. I put aside a few hours tonight to play through the game's latest DLC offering, The Zodiac Tournament Pack, and also try to reach 100 percent completion in the core campaign. When I ventured onto Sleeping Dogs' Xbox Live marketplace page to download the DLC, I ran into 44 different downloadable items, most requiring Microsoft Points.
Some of these items are overpriced Avatar gear. Others are DLC expansion packs. I can't tell you what some of them contribute, however, as the product listings are as vague as can be. The GSP Pack just says "Devastate your enemies with the GSP Pack." What is GSP? How does it help me devastate? Also, when a new weapon is added, it doesn't list what the weapon is. Hopefully it's cool. I shouldn't have to turn on my iPad to surf the net to find out what each piece of DLC adds. Readers in the comments section below say that the DLC listings are better detailed on Steam and PS3. For whatever reason, the 360 versions didn't receive the same care.
Here is a listing of all of the in-game DLC complete with their Xbox Live descriptions:
The Zodiac Tournament Pack (400 MP)
Join Wei Shen for the fight of his life. Invited to an exclusive tournament on a hidden island, Wei must overcome the best of the best fighters from across Asia and emerge victorious.
The Drunken Fist Pack (160 MP)
Rediscover a classic fighting style with this unique outfit.
The Martial Arts Pack (240 MP)
Unleash the power of the Shoalin with the Martial Arts Pack.
Gangland Style Pack (160 MP)
Get Wei Shen freshly inked up in a trio of new tattoo schemes in this alternate costume pack.
The GSP Pack (240 MP)
Devastate your enemies with the GSP Pack.
Square Enix Character Pack (160 MP)
Become a silent assassin, augmented warrior or king of chaos! Wei Shen dons new disguises in this pack, with three new outfits and three new weapons from Square Enix's Hitman, Just Cause and Deus Ex games. Each outfit includes its own buff and signature weapon.
The Deep Undercover Pack (240 MP)
All the perks of being undercover with the Deep Undercover Pack.
The Dragon Master Pack (640 MP)
Pick up the five preorder packs for an amazing price.
The Police Protection Pack (240 MP)
Catch criminals like a true SWAT officer with the Police Protection Pack.
The Triad Enforcer Pack (240 MP)
Two all-new Triad missions along with new weapons, new outfit and new vehicle.
The Ghost Pig Pack (Free)
Grab four more free gifts in this fun headwear themed collection.
Nightmare in North Point Pack (400 MP)
Fearsome gangster Smiley Cat has come back from Hell to take over Hong Kong's entire criminal empire and Wei Shen with it.
The SWAT Pack (320 MP)
20 all-new and replayable 'Cop Job' missions, featuring a unique SWAT outfit & SWAT van.
The Screen Legends Pack (160 MP)
Two legendary outfits combined in one pack, with a new buff and an exclusive weapon.
The Tactical Soldier Pack (160 MP)
Enforce the streets in style, fully equipped with the strongest armor and most destructive weapon in the game. Items come with their own buffs.
The Community Gift Pack (Free)
Get kitted out with a selection of free gifts, our special thank you to the community.
The Street Racer Pack (320 MP)
Burn rubber in four wheels, tear up the streets on two tires, and even rip through the water in your speedboat
The High Roller Pack (240 MP)
Want a fast track to the in-crowd? To drive a car worth a cool $500k? Wear high end designer gear? The High Roller Pack gives a big boost to your look and a $200k boost to your wallet!
Top Dog Gold Pack (240 MP)
Want to earn major respect and be the Top Dog? This pack will upgrade your character with an instant boost to their Triad, Face and Cop levels and reward them with new abilities.
The Red Envelop Pack (240 MP)
Need help buying that fast car, fancy threads or luxury item for your new apartment? For fortune and prosperity download the Red Envelopes Pack. Stuffed with cash, these envelopes are scattered throughout Hong Kong, find them all and you'll net a cool 1 million HK dollars.
Top Dog Silver Pack (160 MP)
Want to earn respect fast and be a Top Dog? This pack will upgrade your character with an instant boost to their Triad, Face and Cop levels and reward them with new abilities.
Retro Triad Pack (160 MP)
Go old school with a killer look and ride straight out of the 80's. Items come with their own buffs.
You won't find any additional information for this DLC on Xbox Live's marketplace, but Square Enix did provide detailed information when some of these DLC packs were announced. You can find these descriptions in Jim Reilly's round-up. It's shocking how much information is missing from Xbox 360's listings.
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