Sly 2: Band of Thieves

 PlayStation 2
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 360 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 321 out of 360
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 360
  3. Negative: 11 out of 360
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  1. Axxypie
    Aug 24, 2023
    7
    whilst the first one was tight and very linear, this one is open world and more loose. unfortunately, i thought this decision was a downgrade. some of the levels you can roam in are just too simplistic and you usually do the same routes a few times in a row. story is an upgrade from the first one, the writing still being pretty good. i did often find myself a bit bored and abrehensivewhilst the first one was tight and very linear, this one is open world and more loose. unfortunately, i thought this decision was a downgrade. some of the levels you can roam in are just too simplistic and you usually do the same routes a few times in a row. story is an upgrade from the first one, the writing still being pretty good. i did often find myself a bit bored and abrehensive about continuing. the first game was so much more dense, it felt much more entertaining overall. still fun for about 75% of the time tho… Expand
  2. Simoss13
    Jun 15, 2023
    9
    Sly 2 is a step up from the last game being a (mostly) stealth 3d platformer. They took what was iconic and created detailed open zones that feels like a perfect fit for the genre. There is plenty to love in this game; the small zones that are dense and plenty to do and explore (the complete opposite in todays gaming world),quirky characters and interactions, and the various gameplay whichSly 2 is a step up from the last game being a (mostly) stealth 3d platformer. They took what was iconic and created detailed open zones that feels like a perfect fit for the genre. There is plenty to love in this game; the small zones that are dense and plenty to do and explore (the complete opposite in todays gaming world),quirky characters and interactions, and the various gameplay which includes the mini games.
    The theme and setting for Sly Cooper is iconic and leans more into it
    I enjoy that you can play as all 3 members in this game, all having unique moves, abilities and ways to setup the heist. For instance Murry can take on 5 enemies no problem while Sly is fantastic in traversing the stage.

    Sly 2 is not perfect as a few issues I found is:
    - World 3, is not good. The missions and level design is sub par. Thankfully it was only one world I had issues with.
    - Although an improvement, the story is fine but is lacking punch and the heists seems too lack sense upon what you are achieving and can hinder motivation.
    - When going though the zones the game loop barely changes and makes the game repetitive towards the end. The zone areas are similar size and the enemies are the same just a different appearance.
    - The games difficulty stays constant after the third zone so lacks the feeling of progression for the player

    The game took about 17 hours to beat and was so rich in content. I played it on PS3 but if you are building a PS3 library, this game is one of the greats to have. Now to wish for a PS5 remake    … Expand
  3. Avey123Avey
    Mar 19, 2023
    6
    Very charming little platformer hybrid game. The story is very fun and full of many memorable characters, the presentation is top notch and there's a number of mini games and locales that keep the game afloat with variety. Unfortunately there's very little depth to anything in this game. It's still a fun game but it can get repetitive and you should avoid it if you are looking forVery charming little platformer hybrid game. The story is very fun and full of many memorable characters, the presentation is top notch and there's a number of mini games and locales that keep the game afloat with variety. Unfortunately there's very little depth to anything in this game. It's still a fun game but it can get repetitive and you should avoid it if you are looking for something with tight satisfying platforming challenges… Expand
  4. mdh00
    Mar 13, 2023
    9
    A fantastic game, with good Graphics, unique character Development, and some of the best storytelling in a ps2 game. It's a must-play!
  5. JoseManuel10_
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Sly 2: Band of Thieves is a stealth-action platforming video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and published by Sony.
  6. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Sly 2 capitalizes on the first by introducing larger environments and maintains its great characters.
  7. EvilPlayer
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    Best locations, best music, best plot, great dark atmosphere. My favourite game in the series.
  8. Mellorates17
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    It's not just nostalgia for me I completely love this game. Other than the ending needing more explained other things just feel like nitpicks
  9. konjakthesober
    Sep 23, 2021
    9
    A very good game but it´s hols back from a prerfect score på one bad hubworld and a few bad missions.
  10. ricardosoares
    Jun 24, 2021
    10
    Um jogo fabuloso, com grandes personagens é uma história fabulosa. Sem dúvida um dos melhores jogos da PlayStation 2 e traduzido para português.
  11. Mhaaad
    May 12, 2021
    10
    I can't really see any negatives in this game, I love it so does most people, a masterpiece in the platformer genre.
    I came back to give it a high score as apparently Sony only care about game scores on Metacritic, so I am here to support the game and hopefully help get the series to continue.
  12. rikutamura0912
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Sly 2 Band of Thieves is one of the greatest games ever made(in my opinion). It is my favorite game in the series and it is my favorite game of all time.
  13. DjNinjaRj
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Sly 2 Is An Amazing Game With Great Story, Gameplay, And Great Dialogue. This Game Is Amazing, 10/10
  14. LatinCritic13
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Sly 2: Band of Thieves is a phenomenal follow-up after the events of the first game and it’s full of surprises that you don’t want to miss.
  15. acousticnic
    Jun 10, 2020
    8
    This has such a noir, tongue-in-cheek mood. Sly 2 is one of those landmarks in aesthetic games that you might play just so someone watches you play it and its aesthetic looks cool. Its storyline and gameplay aren't that interesting but its characters are to fall in love with - Sly, Dmitri, Carmelita, Bentley, and its Arabian Nights graphics with its criminal suaveness.
  16. SupahGualtah
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    what a gem. still want it for my ps3 but man did i have a gewd time with both this one and sly3 those were the days
  17. Kelau
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    Best game in the series! The story is almost too well written for a kids game. Playing as sly and jumping around really makes you feel like a master thief. And I also love the way you pull of big heists at the end of every chapter.
  18. GabrielDuarte
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    To this day there have been few games like Sly Cooper 2, in every way a flawless game, from the graphics that have aged well, the unforgettable soundtrack, fully interactive gameplay, charismatic characters and a satisfying script, sly cooper is certainly a must play for all ages and shapes.
  19. MazdoTechno
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Sly 2 takes everything right about the original and expands upon it, amazing game
    A simple yet good story and mission is once again the backbone of this game but it is even more fleshed out than the original Sly game
    Fun is the word I’d use to describe this game
  20. lolahah
    Jul 17, 2019
    9
    Great game wish they make new versions for the new consoles out there, ps5 about to get released in November 2020 and this game just disappeared.

    R.I.P this was one of the top 3 games (Hitman bloodmoney, Sly Series, King kong) i used to play in 2006.
  21. Vapor96
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    A platforming masterpiece with tight controls, fun missions, an engaging story, likable characters, and a captivating atmosphere. Taking the player from night-time Paris to a rainy jungle and snowy mountains, the game's quality never dips below an extremely high level. One of the best platformers of all time.
  22. Dperks
    Mar 10, 2019
    8
    Great game sequel takes what worked in the first and expanded on it both in story telling and gameplay and trimed the fat from the first game. The game also looks significantly better than the first and also expanded the idea of being a thief with heists rather then a regular platformer with thieving elements. Over all good game
  23. Eseka_M
    Jan 3, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sly Cooper es una de las sagas mas originales que tiene PS2 teniendo en cuenta que el público al que va destinado comprende de una edad entre 6-12 años. Con una historia que va cogiendo fuerza cada vez mas y mas hasta el punto en el que te das cuenta de que es una cosa seria. Un mapeado libre aunque con pocos detalles pero dando la posibilidad de explorar todo el terreno posible, Un diseño que a simple vista parece mediocre, pero con una estetica en cada ciudad que hace que coja mucha fuerza. Aunque hay algunas misiones que se hacen pesadas la mayoría no son así por el hecho de ser tan versátiles, tan distintivas la una de la otra. Algo que me jode es el cliché que tiene la policia (Carmelita) y el protagonista (Sly) , NO puedes desarrollar a un personaje que se distinga por ser tan fuerte ante todos como lo es Carmelita y que después se enamore de SU PRINCIPAL ENEMIGO, eso destruye a todo el personaje.
    La principal razón por la que he decidido hacer la review es por el final. ESPECTACULAR. ¿A quién se le ocurre dejar a uno de los personajes PRINCIPALES con una discapacidad y a otro con una depresión? Solo a estos genios, un enfoque muy maduro pese a ser un juego de niños que te hace reflexionar cuando lo vuelves a jugar más mayor.

    PD: Me jode darle un 8 porque a mi parecer tiene un 8.5 pero la pagina no deja dar decimales y tampoco le voy a dar un 9 porque no es tan buen juego.    … Expand
  24. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    8
    Increíble secuela que mejoró en todos los aspectos a su predecesor de PlayStation 2: Sly Raccoon.

    Implementó un sistema de misiones de atracos en un "mundo abierto" que marcó al resto de la saga.
    Extremedamente divertido y único, con personajes increíblemente carismáticos e inolvidables, que marcó muchísimas infancias (incluida la mía).

    Muy recomendado.
  25. SaboteurQ
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    story is great, characters are interresting, gameplay is smooth and feels very polished. one of my favorite games of all time.
  26. RodKratos
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    Esse jogo é maravilhoso, SONY WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  27. AKthaBeast
    May 18, 2018
    8
    A little bit better than the first and gives you the ability to now control other characters other than Sly. This isn't always the best as sometimes you wish you can just play as Sly the whole game.
  28. FreedomFighters
    Jan 31, 2018
    10
    Not content to simply make a good sequel to the already-great "Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus," Sucker Punch evolved the series in a big way with "Sly 2: Band of Thieves," adding new playable characters with completely different playstyles, large open-worlds to explore, and more control options (there's a run button now!). The result? A sequel that not only lives up to itsNot content to simply make a good sequel to the already-great "Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus," Sucker Punch evolved the series in a big way with "Sly 2: Band of Thieves," adding new playable characters with completely different playstyles, large open-worlds to explore, and more control options (there's a run button now!). The result? A sequel that not only lives up to its predecessor, but even surpasses it!
    "Sly 2" has plenty of gameplay polish, great visuals, an interesting story, charming characters and, most importantly, it's just a lot of fun to play. You couldn't really ask for much more out of a 3D platformer.
    The only (very minor) downside is that, despite having a nice balance in length (it's not too "long" and not too "short"), it's not a very difficult adventure.
    Even so, "Sly 2" has it all, and it's certainly one of the PS2's best games!
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  29. bleboy28
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    Sly cooper is the best plattform game ever made **** mario this is how a game is supposed to be made and the characters are absolutely lovable and the art style is absolutely beautiful this game is 10/10
  30. SuperKevin
    Oct 10, 2017
    8
    This used to be my favourite Sly Cooper game as a kid. However, today I think it's my least favourite and it's kinda overrated. The game is just to easy, the bosses are cool but there is no challenge. When I played through it again I thought it was kinda boring, even though the story is the best thing about this game, Sly 1 just felt faster in gameplay and was more fun and challenging. TheThis used to be my favourite Sly Cooper game as a kid. However, today I think it's my least favourite and it's kinda overrated. The game is just to easy, the bosses are cool but there is no challenge. When I played through it again I thought it was kinda boring, even though the story is the best thing about this game, Sly 1 just felt faster in gameplay and was more fun and challenging. The final boss is also not as good as the last one unfortunately. I actually think that the hub world does slow down the game. I do still think It's a good game, but definitely not the best Sly game.
    SCORE: 8.4 / 10    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#12 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#30 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    100
    Being able to play as all three members further fleshes out the mission variety - I couldn't tell you the last time I've had so much unadulterated fun playing a game. [Nov 2004, p.126]
  2. Gamers' Temple
    92
    Clever, enjoyable, and just plain beautiful, Sly 2 is an enjoyable interactive cartoon for gamers of all ages.
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  3. 1UP
    90
    This is exactly how a sequel should be done, and if there's anything wrong with it, it's only that it makes you wonder how Sucker Punch can possibly make as big a leap with the next game as they did with Sly 2.
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