Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 360 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 299 out of 360
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 360
  3. Negative: 7 out of 360
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  1. TheDoodFrankWak
    Feb 22, 2018
    6
    Sly Cooper was a fun interesting game at first with solid gameplay and great graphics for an old Ps2 Game. The further the game went, however, the more broken and flawed the game's mechanics seemed to get, even with all the bonus abilities I had picked up by doing Collect-a-thon style missions in certain levels of the game, it was still a near impossible trek in the final stages feelingSly Cooper was a fun interesting game at first with solid gameplay and great graphics for an old Ps2 Game. The further the game went, however, the more broken and flawed the game's mechanics seemed to get, even with all the bonus abilities I had picked up by doing Collect-a-thon style missions in certain levels of the game, it was still a near impossible trek in the final stages feeling more and more of a difficulty spike. leading to an enhanced hissy fit of rage from me. It wasn't a great experience, but a good title nonetheless… Expand
  2. MicahC.
    Mar 8, 2003
    6
    Lastability is wot deeply flawed the game. Stax o' fun while it lasted tho.
  3. MetalMan95
    Nov 20, 2010
    7
    The first video game i ever played to be honest, as a kid, and I'm a big fan of the game franchise. although it is kinda kiddie there is some action and slick theiving that takes place to keep me interested.
  4. ghost-nappa56
    Aug 16, 2014
    6
    The platforming levels were really fun but the rest of the stages with a gimmick were a pain to control. The characters however are really funny. The platforming stages are actually too simple. Collecting the bottles to gain powers is pointless as all but 2 or 3 are pointless. So I think this is a rather mediocre game.
  5. homer4president
    Nov 19, 2015
    7
    In my opinion, this Sly Cooper game is the weakest out of the 4. It does have a few frustrating moments, but it is addicting, and it is tempting to get all of the cool moves you can unlock by collecting clue bottles (think the crates from the Crash series, but them being scattered throughout the level, sometimes being hidden well).
  6. ItsAllOgre5
    Apr 19, 2018
    7
    A potentially great game crippled by a bunch of crappy minigames. The platforming is fun, but I always groaned whenever one of the godawful minigames showed up. It needed more focus.
  7. Dperks
    Mar 10, 2019
    7
    This games a fun little cartoony 3d platformed that suffers from some annoying mini games and character dialogue. And while the over all game doesn't hold up so well the base gameplay is still good time to be had.
  8. MazdoTechno
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    A great first entry into this classic PS2 series, Sly 1 establishes the world and characters that we would know and love for two more entries
    A very fun game
  9. Breizheart
    Dec 11, 2019
    7
    A very nice game with cool graphics and charming characters, mixing plat-form and stealth gameplay. The trip is a little bit short but you'll have good time with it.
  10. AbhinavDasiga
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    A great plat-former which presents an overall splendid experience. Like playing a Saturday morning cartoon.
  11. FrostyWalsh
    Mar 14, 2021
    7
    Graphics, gameplay, story, and characters are all top-notch, one of my favorite games from my childhood. Every now and then there'll be a level so horrendously boring or dependent on chunky, unreliable controls that it becomes extremely frustrating (first level of the last area, for example) and it can be a tedious grind getting past those speedbumps to get at the actual good stuff aboutGraphics, gameplay, story, and characters are all top-notch, one of my favorite games from my childhood. Every now and then there'll be a level so horrendously boring or dependent on chunky, unreliable controls that it becomes extremely frustrating (first level of the last area, for example) and it can be a tedious grind getting past those speedbumps to get at the actual good stuff about the game. Still one of the slickest 3d platformers for the PS2, part of the trifecta of Sly, Jak, and Ratchet… Expand
  12. soulflame06
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    Sly Cooper and the TheIvius Raccoonus is a fun game that holds up incredibly well even in 2021. The controls show their age but man, do I miss the days when I didn’t have to open a menu every 5 minutes when playing a game. The simplicity of shines in the way only old-school 3D platformers can. I’m honestly surprised at how a PS2 game can hold up in 2021 because of its’ art style. My onlySly Cooper and the TheIvius Raccoonus is a fun game that holds up incredibly well even in 2021. The controls show their age but man, do I miss the days when I didn’t have to open a menu every 5 minutes when playing a game. The simplicity of shines in the way only old-school 3D platformers can. I’m honestly surprised at how a PS2 game can hold up in 2021 because of its’ art style. My only complaint is the slightly loose controls. Besides that, the level design, the bosses and the variety in the mini-games still shine. The platforming is simple enough though the controls can make it awkward. An easy recommend and on to the sequel. Glad I didn’t skip this after missing it in my childhood. Final verdict: A smooth 7/10.… Expand
  13. Linkarinka
    Apr 26, 2023
    6
    Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus es el primero de esta gran saga de videojuegos y asenta muy bien las bases. Lo más destacable del título son sus tan bien diseñados niveles, ya que es un gran plataformero que, con toda la variedad de mecánicas de movimiento, hace una gran experiencia de juego. El sistema de combate, pese a no estar tan pulido como el de las siguientes entregas estáSly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus es el primero de esta gran saga de videojuegos y asenta muy bien las bases. Lo más destacable del título son sus tan bien diseñados niveles, ya que es un gran plataformero que, con toda la variedad de mecánicas de movimiento, hace una gran experiencia de juego. El sistema de combate, pese a no estar tan pulido como el de las siguientes entregas está bastante bien y tiene unas bossfights bien diseñadas y con buena dificultad.… Expand
  14. Avey123Avey
    Mar 19, 2023
    5
    The game is one of the most charming PS2 platformers without contest. The presentation is great and there's many great touches that bring the world to life. Unfortunately the platforming itself is subpar. The game has the tightest/best platforming sections in the series but that's not saying much. The game is still a neat experience, but there's a lot of room for improvement

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. 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.
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  2. Gamer's Pulse
    96
    Represents everything good about gaming. Hands down, the best platform game of 2002.
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  3. 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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