Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

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  • Summary: Sly Cooper was born into the world's greatest thieving family. On his eighth birthday, Sly is presented with the "Thievius Raccoonus," an ancient thieving instruction guide passed down through his family for generations. Later that evening, a gang of ruthless villains break into hisSly Cooper was born into the world's greatest thieving family. On his eighth birthday, Sly is presented with the "Thievius Raccoonus," an ancient thieving instruction guide passed down through his family for generations. Later that evening, a gang of ruthless villains break into his harmonious home to steal the valuable heirloom. As Sly watches in terror, the intruders overpower his father and split the "Thievius Raccoonus" into pieces, which they divide between themselves. Ten years later, Sly is out to steal the "Thievius Raccoonus" back and reclaim what is rightfully his. He enlists the help of his gadget genius pal, Bentley, and his big eager friend Murray, and the trio embark on a quest to help Sly prove he is the world's greatest thief and to restore honor to his family's name. [Sucker Punch]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Four Fat Chicks
    100
    This is an entertaining romp with just enough variation, humor and story to hold your attention right to the end.
  2. Gaming Maxx
    94
    While it is not long, it just is too much damn fun to put down or not play again.
  3. GameSpy
    91
    As polished a platformer as you'll find this year...Its sterling production values accentuate its smooth, sublime gameplay. Heck, even the mini-games are polished.
  4. Armchair Empire
    87
    Perhaps one of the coolest parts of this game is that after every level is completed, Sly learns a new stealth move, which helps him get by enemies and dodge traps and ambushes.
  5. PSM Magazine
    80
    From the impressive level designs to the brilliant cutscenes, this game delivers in all departments. I just wished that the experienced could have lasted a bit longer. [Dec 2002, p.36]
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  6. Adrenaline Vault
    80
    Hardcore platform players will find little that's new or challenging, but Sly Cooper's definitely good for some quick and easy pleasure.
  7. GamerFeed
    70
    Sly Cooper's first adventure may be years old, but it still deserves to steal attention from you.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 87
  3. Negative: 6 out of 87
  1. NoahS.
    Jul 21, 2009
    10
    Sly is a perfect franchise that could very well withstand the test of playstation/sony history. It's instant classic with many features Sly is a perfect franchise that could very well withstand the test of playstation/sony history. It's instant classic with many features and humor that will make the player fall in love with this raccoon and his story a true masterpiece.… Expand
  2. annabell_enama
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    the game has aged nicely and is pretty much as i remember as a child and while it might be the nostalgia goggles i think it is worth all thethe game has aged nicely and is pretty much as i remember as a child and while it might be the nostalgia goggles i think it is worth all the praise it gets… Expand
  4. thedarkpau
    Oct 13, 2011
    10
    My favorite game of all time. I love everything about this game. I love the graphics and the gameplay beats any ratchet and clank or jak. IMy favorite game of all time. I love everything about this game. I love the graphics and the gameplay beats any ratchet and clank or jak. I enjoy the stealth part of the game. The bosses are absolutely amazing but a bit easy. I have beaten this game over 10 times and i can always replay it. It was an amazing childhood game. The clue bottle collecting was a bit challenging and super fun. The master thief sprints are amazing and really challenge even very good platformer gamers. Overall i love sly cooper! Long live the thief!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  5. Sam
    Aug 14, 2004
    9
    Great game, but not exactly stealthy. Other wise, the graphics are just as goregous as the windwakers and the gameplay rocks. Can't wait for 2.
  6. Mr_Nobody34
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 6
    Gameplay : 9 Graphics : 7 Fun Factor : 7 Environment interaction : 7 Sound effects :    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 6
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 7
    Fun Factor : 7
    Environment interaction : 7
    Sound effects : 10
    Overall Immersion : 8
    There's no such thing as a perfect game    … Expand
  7. JoJomonkey
    May 22, 2011
    8
    It's a great game but it's really short and easy but the others are also short but they're better and more fun to play but this one's good tooIt's a great game but it's really short and easy but the others are also short but they're better and more fun to play but this one's good too but the enemys are wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to easy.… Expand
  8. StephanK.
    Aug 10, 2005
    0
    What a load of junk. A wannabe steal game that gets punched, stomped on, and thrown off a 10-story building by games such a Splinter Cell and What a load of junk. A wannabe steal game that gets punched, stomped on, and thrown off a 10-story building by games such a Splinter Cell and Thief. Actually, you can't even compare them to each other. Sly is a game that makes me feel like I'm controlling some cartoon character. WAY too kiddie and overall just plain crap.… Expand

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#17 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#4 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
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#40 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002