Once you get past the ancient setup.exe hurdles, Sleeping Dogs runs beautifully on modern hardware. 4K, 144FPS, no problem. It’s still the best "GTA-like" story ever written, with combat that puts Arkham to shame.
It’s $2.99. Your time is worth more than that. However, if you are a preservationist or trying to install from a disc for nostalgia's sake—follow the steps above, patch out GFWL, and enjoy the best pork bun experience in gaming.