The Sly Collection

 PlayStation 3
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 245 Ratings

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  1. SoNyght
    Dec 4, 2010
    8
    though i am a big fan of the sly series, i was dissappointed by the new bugs, minigames and bad lighting and graphic glitches. now on to positive stuff i believe if you liked the sly games this is a must buy but dont be surprised by a few bugs in the game, sly 1 was a great ride although sometimes the buttons dont respond right away, sly 2 suffers from graphical bugs such as shadows,though i am a big fan of the sly series, i was dissappointed by the new bugs, minigames and bad lighting and graphic glitches. now on to positive stuff i believe if you liked the sly games this is a must buy but dont be surprised by a few bugs in the game, sly 1 was a great ride although sometimes the buttons dont respond right away, sly 2 suffers from graphical bugs such as shadows, lights and very stupid AI, but was a ton of fun to play, sly 3 was amazing to look at without 3d and didnt have any obvious bugs, you also get 4 move based minigames that can be played with a controller but arent really worth it you should just buy this game without any move controller but if you already have a move than go for it. along with 3 classic ps2 titles you get trophy support, hd quality, 3d, and move compatible features as well along with a surprise for unlocking all 3 platinum trophies. The Sly Collection is another great reason to own a ps3.… Expand
  2. IanM197
    Nov 14, 2010
    9
    The three games on offer make for some of the best platforming available on the PS2, with jaw-dropping level design and variety. Each game has it's own stand-out moments: the special moves from Sly 1, the levels from Sly 2, and the variety and depth of Sly 3. With the added bonus of trophies, 3D and obviously HD, this Collection becomes one of the most absorbing and long games of PS3. IfThe three games on offer make for some of the best platforming available on the PS2, with jaw-dropping level design and variety. Each game has it's own stand-out moments: the special moves from Sly 1, the levels from Sly 2, and the variety and depth of Sly 3. With the added bonus of trophies, 3D and obviously HD, this Collection becomes one of the most absorbing and long games of PS3. If you strive to complete everything and have fun, you could easily sink 50+ hours into this, and the memories will likely still be as amazing in five years time, as they are now.… Expand
  3. iSniper
    Feb 14, 2011
    9
    Brought back the series that i loved with all the fun and freedom that could be desired. The graphic improvement was hard to see at first, but you can tell that there is a difference. Worth the purchase, tons of fun, 3 total games, and short look at things to come.
  4. Mattaclysm
    Feb 7, 2011
    9
    I had never played any of the sly games until I was able to get my hands on the sly collection and I can say aside from sly mini games which seem like were strung together within minutes, the sly collection is very solid and fun platforming title. Sly collection is definitely one to own or at least try.
  5. Tetsuo
    Jan 17, 2011
    10
    An excellent example of re-releasing PS2 classics for PS3. I played and loved every minute of it. Newbies will enjoy this while fans of the trilogy will love it even more. Hopefully Sony will re-release other PS2 classics in the future.
  6. AlickJC
    Jun 4, 2011
    9
    Easily a must-own. Ignore the trolls, my game has not frozen. HD makes the games look a lot better, it is especially noticable in Sly 3. Unfortunately, the Sly 1 character models are still not up to date. The mini-games can be fun, but we didn't get this to play the minigames, did we? We got it to play the actual games. A charming storyline, fantastic dialogue, memerable character, lovelyEasily a must-own. Ignore the trolls, my game has not frozen. HD makes the games look a lot better, it is especially noticable in Sly 3. Unfortunately, the Sly 1 character models are still not up to date. The mini-games can be fun, but we didn't get this to play the minigames, did we? We got it to play the actual games. A charming storyline, fantastic dialogue, memerable character, lovely cel-shaded graphics and, ofcourse, the gameplay to match. A must-own.… Expand
  7. BullToad
    Nov 12, 2010
    10
    The Sly collection isa great game, improved graphics, great gameplay, wonderfull stories, its the perfect gift to anyine who owns a playstation 3. However, there is one weak link, in Sly 1 the cutscenes still use the old charachter model, unlike in the gameplay, it is also in my opinion, the worst in an exceptional serise. the mini games are fun and Sly 2+3 are wonderful to play,The Sly collection isa great game, improved graphics, great gameplay, wonderfull stories, its the perfect gift to anyine who owns a playstation 3. However, there is one weak link, in Sly 1 the cutscenes still use the old charachter model, unlike in the gameplay, it is also in my opinion, the worst in an exceptional serise. the mini games are fun and Sly 2+3 are wonderful to play, especially Sly 2. and even if I don't have a 3D tv, I can tell you this game deserves your hard earned cash. and the minigames can be played with a dualshock as well, so there.… Expand
  8. AuraGuider
    Nov 19, 2010
    10
    If any series defined true platforming and stealth on the ps2, it was the Sly series. I've spent lots of great time exploring these games and taking in their great level design. I love these great renditions of the graphics and it makes them look better than most 360 games. This is the true reason Sucker Punch is so great and got the courage to make another landmark title, Infamous. ThisIf any series defined true platforming and stealth on the ps2, it was the Sly series. I've spent lots of great time exploring these games and taking in their great level design. I love these great renditions of the graphics and it makes them look better than most 360 games. This is the true reason Sucker Punch is so great and got the courage to make another landmark title, Infamous. This is a great way to spend time for Infamous 2 to come out. I say: if you played them on ps2 and want to see them again, GO BUY IT NOW! If you haven't been able to play it last generation, this is the best way to play the series in gold.… Expand
  9. samandfrodo
    Nov 12, 2010
    10
    The Sly Collection is a collection of all three classic Sly Cooper games from the PS2. They have all been updated in HD, are playable in 3D, and have all new playstation â
  10. Astroboy440
    Nov 18, 2011
    0
    I was hugely excited about this game until I played for about 10 minutes and after that it was just a chore. Sly shouldn't even be me mentioned in the same sentence as ratchet or jax-it's just not a fun game to play.
  11. CompleteInanity
    Mar 15, 2011
    3
    This collection of games is incredibly over-rated, aggravating, and a chore to play though. I played and completed all 3 games and discovered that more often than not I was simply playing them just to get through them. Each game starts off strong, but progressively gets more and more frustrating as it throws cheap and repetitive gameplay elements at you. In the first game the mainThis collection of games is incredibly over-rated, aggravating, and a chore to play though. I played and completed all 3 games and discovered that more often than not I was simply playing them just to get through them. Each game starts off strong, but progressively gets more and more frustrating as it throws cheap and repetitive gameplay elements at you. In the first game the main frustration came in the form of dying from only one hit, and having nearly everything be able to kill you (falling, water, enemies). There's also the issue of one of the bosses (Ruby) being a bit glitched and more difficult to kill than she should be.

    The second game starts out strong, but quickly suffers from each new area being essentially exactly like the previous area with similar goals. It gets old and boring rather quickly. A glitch also exists which makes jumping to hooks extremely difficult (at least it did in my version -- Sly very rarely would ever attach to hooks, which often resulted in frustrating deaths). The third game is basically 60% mini-games, most of which are bland and will have you restarting them repeatedly. It is also the most glitchy of the games. During my play-through it froze at least 5-7 times, requiring a restart. Overall, I found all the games to be a test of patience. Aside from nostalgia, I don't really understand why anyone would really enjoy these games.    … Expand
  12. Alzakis
    Nov 27, 2010
    5
    The sly Collection is a bad remake, old game play, bad stories, easy, bored, etc...is very expensive now, ¡2002! too old for this gen, i need new ip, no old ip. ¿Mini games? bah
  13. War
    Nov 16, 2010
    10
    The sly Collection is a good remake of the originals it good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good
  14. Zorgly
    Feb 10, 2011
    9
    Having never played a Sly game before I was thoroughly impressed. A great story throughout the trilogy, and although the gameplay varies little game to game it never feels boring. You get a good amount of gameplay time for the cheap asking price and is easy for me to recommend. The playstation move mini-games however are a stupid gimmick that will last about 45 second and plague yourHaving never played a Sly game before I was thoroughly impressed. A great story throughout the trilogy, and although the gameplay varies little game to game it never feels boring. You get a good amount of gameplay time for the cheap asking price and is easy for me to recommend. The playstation move mini-games however are a stupid gimmick that will last about 45 second and plague your trophy list forever, but its still not enough to damage my opinion of these 3 great games… Expand
  15. Inuit_Dude
    Jan 8, 2012
    4
    the first game 6/10
    the second game 3/10
    the third i did not play this game i found just to be one big annoyance the first one was alright but you die with one hit so you have to go through each place perfectly and the boss battles dont really require skill it just takes a couple tries before you memorize the pattern they attack in and exploit it as well the button response in the 1st    the first game 6/10
    the second game 3/10
    the third i did not play
    this game i found just to be one big annoyance the first one was alright but you die with one hit so you have to go through each place perfectly and the boss battles dont really require skill it just takes a couple tries before you memorize the pattern they attack in and exploit it as well the button response in the 1st game is terrible i found myself dying way too often because sly did not want to grab onto a hook or land on the tip of an icicle when i push the circle button. the 1st game is also pretty easy to get 100% in it just takes time to collect all the clue bottles. now for the second game they give you an actual health bar instead of dying and having to start over when you get hit which was a plus but the level design was so bad that i just gave up half way through because it was justway too hard to find way around to my mission objectives as well. the 3rd game i did not even attempt at because of how bad the 2nd one was so stay away from this game you can thank me for all the frustration im saving you from and possibly saving your controllers as well    … Expand
  16. ccrogers15
    Feb 29, 2012
    10
    best series ever. Hands down. Very fun gameplay, likeable characters, etc. Whats not to love? Good graphics too. The people who rated it bad, cant get past the boss fights LOL!!!!
  17. gameBUSTA
    Oct 14, 2012
    10
    This is one of the best HD trilogies i'd ever bought on the PS3 the graphics are better and less blurry sometimes although there are some bugs and glicthes but still the best.
  18. ninja_dolphin
    Feb 5, 2013
    9
    A very nice collection of platformers I missed out on during the PS2 era. You're getting hours and hours of fantastic stealth- platformer hybrid. Only real problem I cna see with this game is that sly 2 drags on a little bit too long and then tackling sly 3, which is even longer is kinda overload. But if you play the games taking breaks in between each of the installments you will findA very nice collection of platformers I missed out on during the PS2 era. You're getting hours and hours of fantastic stealth- platformer hybrid. Only real problem I cna see with this game is that sly 2 drags on a little bit too long and then tackling sly 3, which is even longer is kinda overload. But if you play the games taking breaks in between each of the installments you will find some of the most underrated games ever!… Expand
  19. Gamepro3093
    May 10, 2020
    9
    The only good Sly based game that Sanzaru worked on updated with better graphics and more responsive controls. Trophies are a nice addition. Hoping we’ll get a proper sequel to these games and that TIT is made non canon and that Sanzaru is never allowed to work on this series agajn after the disguise TIT was.
  20. JimmyoftheDead
    Dec 15, 2010
    9
    One thing that should be said is that you dont get this game for its amazing story, or its fantastic gameplay, because sly 1 and 3 arnt that great, while sly 2 is the masterpiece of this collection. You get this game because you remember playing the PS2 version of these games and really want to feel that again. Sly is a basic action game, while it does have a great story, the level designOne thing that should be said is that you dont get this game for its amazing story, or its fantastic gameplay, because sly 1 and 3 arnt that great, while sly 2 is the masterpiece of this collection. You get this game because you remember playing the PS2 version of these games and really want to feel that again. Sly is a basic action game, while it does have a great story, the level design and the combat is nothing special. I will note that the final boss of this game is easily one of my favorite villains. Sly 2 is the real treat, great story+great combat+great characters make this one of the best games iv ever played, and iv played alot of games. Thats saying alot that a game that came out in 2004 can be that good still after all these years. Finally you get Sly 3, which it really isnt a bad game but i feel that following up a near perfect game like its predecessor, it should have been better. The real tragedy is that they decided to change most the voice cast for 3, which really ruins the experience when you built up those characters so well in the last game. After your done with those the game gives you mini games, but they dont have any use at all. They are cheap, quickly made games that are used to slap on the move sticker on the package. The final note i should mention is that trophy hunters rejoice, this collection seperates the three games and mini games as full trophy packs, meaning you can get three platinum's in one collection, and they arn't that hard to get. The end result is a game that brings back memories and the satisfying ding of a new trophy. This is truly worth the $40 price tag, and deffinetly worth a rent if you dont want to buy it.… Expand
  21. Isaac
    Jan 26, 2011
    10
    One of the most underrated series on the ps2 belongs to sly and his buddies murray and bentley. While most gamers praised and hyped ratchet and clank and jak series( which are great series), they forgot about sly. The truth is that the sly games are some of the best platforming games of the generation, if not of all time. The concept is unique enough to make this series alot more specialOne of the most underrated series on the ps2 belongs to sly and his buddies murray and bentley. While most gamers praised and hyped ratchet and clank and jak series( which are great series), they forgot about sly. The truth is that the sly games are some of the best platforming games of the generation, if not of all time. The concept is unique enough to make this series alot more special and intriguing then others and stand on it's own. Playing as a thief is always fun, the gameplay is more about stealth then action, although there are some intense action sequences later on as the story progresses. The plot and dialog are abit immature and ridiculous but the characters personality( especially the voice acting) and the terrific gameplay make up for that. The graphics are fantastic, even to this day, and they fit perfectly to the game's atmosphere. The music style in the game is also worth a mention because it's so unique. You will hear blues and jazz and sometimes ever techno and so on. The game has some memorable tunes which will stay in your head for a long time. The first sly game had some problems but it was really fun. It is linear compared to the next sequals but it's story is much better and the dialogue simpler and less childish. sly 2 is considered as the masterpiece of the 3 and indeed it has many improvments in gameplay over the first. The third is also fantastic and is very similar to the second in it's style. These games have much to offer so it's really hard to mention the content, you'l have to see that for yourself. If you like platform games and never played the sly games then it's about time you do.… Expand
  22. billruller
    Dec 15, 2010
    9
    Sly Cooper was my favorite video game series when I was 10 years old until it was stolen when I was 14, I'm 18 and I still love these games. When I heard about this coming out, I ran to the video game store and got it. All I can say is, it's still my favorite games. The story is still perfect, the controls are still smooth, and the game is still fun. The only difference is the graphics areSly Cooper was my favorite video game series when I was 10 years old until it was stolen when I was 14, I'm 18 and I still love these games. When I heard about this coming out, I ran to the video game store and got it. All I can say is, it's still my favorite games. The story is still perfect, the controls are still smooth, and the game is still fun. The only difference is the graphics are HD and little better than the PS2, and its all 3 games in 1 disk. I love this game, and I think people my age would like to replay the memories, and children will absolutely play this game again and again.… Expand
  23. GamerJudo
    Dec 19, 2010
    10
    Very enjoyable, have been playing with family all weekend. A game that is as fun to watch as it is to play. Plus it is a game that the entire family enjoys. If you are looking for a family friendly game on PS3 this is one of the best. Games are all 16 X 9 and HD. They feel and play like the originals, with said enhancements. We have spend the most time on Sly 1 as we are playing themVery enjoyable, have been playing with family all weekend. A game that is as fun to watch as it is to play. Plus it is a game that the entire family enjoys. If you are looking for a family friendly game on PS3 this is one of the best. Games are all 16 X 9 and HD. They feel and play like the originals, with said enhancements. We have spend the most time on Sly 1 as we are playing them in order. Finally games for the family that do not completely blow on PS3! Not sure about the move support, seems like these are just mini games that you need to earn. Kind of annoying that you need to sit through move logos even if you do not have a move. But games themselves are great!… Expand
  24. Moviebuffreview
    Jan 30, 2011
    8
    The Sly Cooper games are great, even if the ending to Sly 3 is cliche. However, at least Sly 4 will show why this ending is good. As for the rest of the game, the visuals have been noticeable upgraded, the charm of the series is still here and added trophy support is nice. Overall, if you like Sly Cooper but don't have all of the games or you missed the thief the first time around, thisThe Sly Cooper games are great, even if the ending to Sly 3 is cliche. However, at least Sly 4 will show why this ending is good. As for the rest of the game, the visuals have been noticeable upgraded, the charm of the series is still here and added trophy support is nice. Overall, if you like Sly Cooper but don't have all of the games or you missed the thief the first time around, this package is a must own.… Expand
  25. TheAllmighty
    Jan 24, 2012
    9
    The Sly Trilogy
    This game is a true classic from back in the days. This re-release in HD is fun, you get three games for the price of one so it is good value for money. The graphics is okay and the game play is decent. It is in a comic book style and it is working for this game. You get Sly one, two and three in this hd collection and when you play the games from 1-3 its really fun to see    The Sly Trilogy
    This game is a true classic from back in the days. This re-release in HD is fun, you get three games for the price of one so it is good value for money. The graphics is okay and the game play is decent. It is in a comic book style and it is working for this game. You get Sly one, two and three in this hd collection and when you play the games from 1-3 its really fun to see how the game play mechanics, graphics and the overall package get better and better. This game is a fun trip back in time to when hd televisions were unheard of. This collection is worth your money if you want a fun, comic book styled adventure sneak fight game. Two thumbs up for this HD classic collection.    … Expand
  26. vahn
    Mar 26, 2018
    8
    -Sly Racoon
    Unfortunately, the first game didn't age well enough: while the platforming is solid - but more linear - and overall the game plays very well, the large amount of minigames is kind of annoying as they are more than half of the game's length and they don't really last much to make it worth playing twice - heck the final stage is basically minigames. Most of the powerups are    -Sly Racoon
    Unfortunately, the first game didn't age well enough: while the platforming is solid - but more linear - and overall the game plays very well, the large amount of minigames is kind of annoying as they are more than half of the game's length and they don't really last much to make it worth playing twice - heck the final stage is basically minigames. Most of the powerups are useless and you'll most likely use one or two like the time slow or the running ball.
    This is also the shortest of the 3 games, barely lasting 10 hours - I finished it in 6 - and with some hardcore time trials that will test your speed running skills.
    On top of that, some issues I had were some skills not performing right and one of my least favorite of all: Ms. Ruby fight is a total mess, as it removes the rhythmn and makes the music unreliable.
    And also makes it even harder.
    Definitely the least good of the trilogy: worth a shot if you're curious about the beginning and nothing else.
    Vote:6

    -Sly 2 Band of Thieves
    The most beloved of the trilogy, this game is an objective improvement over the first game: better hub world with more exploration, more variation thanks to 3 characters to choose from, a better plot with some nice twists and overall, a great sequel to a legitimate good game...and yet I hated this game the most.
    That's right, I'm the other kind of sly fan: while many love the second most due to its innovation and gameplay improvements, I couldn't stand it because it's filled with annoying missions that take too long, are often hard for the wrong reasons, and just don't feel fun to play. The writing is also terrible and that's something considering the first game was a simple revenge story: the trio seems to talk like they're not even friends, their speeches are distant and cold and even after chapter 3 - which I won't spoil, but something BIG happens to the team - it's still not enough to make them change.
    And the characters themselves...Urgh, how do I start?
    Sly is still the best of the trio in terms of movement, but he's so weak now as he needs 4 hits to defeat any enemy, while Murray can kill anyone in 2 hits but he obviously can't climb or pickpocket but he's still a good character. Bentley, on the other hand, sucks major balls: his attack is even weaker, he can sleep with darts but requires aiming - which means standing still - and like Murray he can't pickpocket or climb...so what's he good for? Just to annoy you really and sadly he's the second most picked character in the game - especially in chapter 4.
    And the levels are totally hit and miss too: the major hub zones are good but some are complete garbage, like Prague 1 and the flying fortress, and mostly because of the high amount of enemies you can find and lack of hiding spots for stealth, making some zone a chore to deal with. The game also is very padded, with 8 chapters that really do drag a while considering you'll be facing the same boss twice (except for the first and last) and just makes it feel like a drag.
    Let me rephrase this: this is a good game, a great improvement over the first game, and definitely the game worth starting if you're curious about the trilogy. But to me this game is just unpolished and required more attention, as I couldn't enjoy it fully and once finished I was glad to, because I'll never -EVER- play this again.
    Great game, but definitely unpolished but for its time I think it was great so I'm probably being harsh on it. I'd say start with this game first.
    Vote: 8.5

    -Sly 3 Honour among thieves
    The "least" loved of the trilogy for some reason, this game was a blast for me: not only the nitpicks and issues I had are gone, but the game overall is improved even further and just felt more smooth and fun to play!
    For instance, Sly gets his best upgrades rather quickly (by chapter 2 I believe) and by then he'll be a much more mobile character than before; Murray is nerfed but he can pickpocket too and much quicker too; Bentley is now a lot of fun, with triple jumps and all sorts of useful gadgets that makes him WAY better than in sly 2: i always looked forward to use him here, he's that much better.
    Levels are still varied and even the most annoying didn't cause me much cringe, mainly because they didn't take too long to finish and some of them were ACTUALLY fun to play! Not only that but the hub worlds are better laid out and overall better to explore - and no more bottle collecting either. Plus you can choose your levels now and you can even do challenges for more gameplay value, especially if you want to 100% it.
    The plot itself IS weaker than the second game BUT the dialogue is much better and I felt them be more relatable here: they actually talk like friends, they make jokes, they tease each other, and the ending is quite heartbreaking too...especially if you play the fourth game.
    IMO, this is the best of the three, but many might disagree.
    Vote:9.5

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  27. ArchaicSword
    May 17, 2011
    9
    Great series that I loved from the PS2 days as a kid. I loved picking these games back up again after a few years and with three great games together, it's a definite try for anyone.
  28. TipsyMcBee
    Dec 4, 2011
    8
    If you played the Sly Cooper trilogy games too late on the PS2 (or haven't played the games at all), then think again when you can purchase all three Sly Cooper games in one HD bundle. This is a platforming trilogy providing with a unique art direction, charming characters and the use of stealth and shimmies in your gameplay. Sly 1 contains an old-school platform appeal if you're into thatIf you played the Sly Cooper trilogy games too late on the PS2 (or haven't played the games at all), then think again when you can purchase all three Sly Cooper games in one HD bundle. This is a platforming trilogy providing with a unique art direction, charming characters and the use of stealth and shimmies in your gameplay. Sly 1 contains an old-school platform appeal if you're into that kind of style, but Sly 2 and Sly 3 improves the game with open world levels, compelling storytelling and more replay value to the gameplay. The Sly Collection would have reached a perfect 10 if it weren't for those silly PS Move mini-games and some of the non responsive controls in Sly 1. Other than those nitpicks, it is a worthy collection for the PS3. Kids who aren't allowed to play the Mature stealth games yet like Metal Gear Solid for example, Sly Cooper is one series they can start off with.… Expand
  29. BasilZero
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Game: The Sly Collection
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: Sucker Punch Productions Publisher: Sony System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2010 Length of Playthrough: 51 hours Total Score: 93/100 Value Score: 9.3/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay:8/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 9/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 9/10 • Player    Game: The Sly Collection
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: Sucker Punch Productions
    Publisher: Sony
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2010
    Length of Playthrough: 51 hours

    Total Score: 93/100
    Value Score: 9.3/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay:8/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 9/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Comes packed with Sly 1, Sly 2 and Sly 3 per the Sly Cooper Collection or you can buy it separately
    +720p Resolution with 60 FPS Support
    +Trophy Support added

    Cons
    -Annoying mini games
    -3D Mode is available but makes the games run in 30 FPS
    -Can be frustrating at times such as some boss battles
    -Instructions on how to play certain aspects of game is not well told
    -Voiceovers sometimes hard to hear due to music    … Expand
  30. Sly101
    Mar 19, 2012
    10
    All 3 Sly Games. This is about 30 hours of gameplay and one of the best series's ever in gaming. Characters and stunning, gameplay is stunning. What more could you want? That's 3 retro and awesome games for the price of one. You'd be mad not to buy this!
  31. LilD
    Nov 2, 2013
    9
    During the PS2 era, I had played heavyweights like Jak and Ratchet & Clank whereas I had never heard much about Sly Cooper. I don’t know why because Sly Cooper is just as good if not better than those. This game shows exactly what many games today are missing today, just simple fun. First, the games only fatal flaw are the numerous bugs and glitches in the game are unforgivable and canDuring the PS2 era, I had played heavyweights like Jak and Ratchet & Clank whereas I had never heard much about Sly Cooper. I don’t know why because Sly Cooper is just as good if not better than those. This game shows exactly what many games today are missing today, just simple fun. First, the games only fatal flaw are the numerous bugs and glitches in the game are unforgivable and can make the game very frustrating. It kills me to do it, but they are so unforgivable that I had to take off a point. These games don't feel aged at all. The writing can be downright hilarious (although sometimes cheesy), but it all adds to the light-hearted Saturday morning cartoon feel the series has. The environments are fantastic. The games are just fun. I agree with the sentiment that the second was far superior. It was laid back, more of a sandbox play style, had by far the best dialogue, and wasn't nearly as frustrating. The third is significantly more varied, but was often frustrating because of the bugs and found the difficulty much harder than it should have been. Overall, the value is absolutely superb and I recommend this game to everyone.… Expand
  32. C4hasBeenPlantd
    May 30, 2012
    8
    Nostalgia rush! everything is perfect except 2 things which is why I give it a 8/10.

    1. The trophies are way too easy it took me less than a week to unlock every single trophy for sly 1,2,3 and the minigames. 2. In one boss battle in sly 1 the music wasn't synced and the music is a big part since that battle is all about freaking rythm so I had to turn off the music to not get    Nostalgia rush! everything is perfect except 2 things which is why I give it a 8/10.

    1. The trophies are way too easy it took me less than a week to unlock every single trophy for sly 1,2,3 and the minigames.

    2. In one boss battle in sly 1 the music wasn't synced and the music is a big part since that battle is all about freaking rythm so I had to turn off the music to not get distracted.

    Otherwise great! everything is in place and like on ps2 but with a higher resolution.    … Expand
  33. HoodNation
    Sep 17, 2012
    9
    All three games look beautiful in 720p. Anyone who owns a PS3 and loves platformers should pick this up. The only real negative thing is that all the games are way too easy,especially the first game beat the first day I bought it. Nevertheless you should buy this collection.
  34. 4DI
    Nov 23, 2012
    9
    One of ps2's greatest platformers in glorious HD! What more could you ask for?
  35. neniska96
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    all i can say is amazing i loved these 3 games on the PS2 and now i can play them on the PS3 these 3 games are by far my favorite games of all time and i think that anyone who has never played these games should go pick it up
  36. Dukes10
    Feb 3, 2013
    10
    Im so glad that they brought the cooper series to the PS3. it was the best descion that i made to get it play it and really enjoyed it and i think a person will enjoy it. i promise you that
  37. Strike2
    May 19, 2013
    8
    I never got around to picking up a sly game on PS2 so I decided to give it a try with this collection. The games surprised me with how much fun they were. Sly 1 starts it all when the thevious racconis is stolen sly and his gang must retrieve its pages. In this you only really play as sly (the murray and bentley minigames don't count) and it is very repetitive, (think assassin's creed 1I never got around to picking up a sly game on PS2 so I decided to give it a try with this collection. The games surprised me with how much fun they were. Sly 1 starts it all when the thevious racconis is stolen sly and his gang must retrieve its pages. In this you only really play as sly (the murray and bentley minigames don't count) and it is very repetitive, (think assassin's creed 1 repetitive). It's you move to an area do some challenges defeat the boss and move on so its kind of boring like that. Sly 2 is much more interesting with a better story and the ability to play as murray and bentley properly, of course sly still has the lion's share of play time but that's fine because he's fun to use and a pretty cool character. Sly 3 is definately the best with more playable characters and a new story which questions the friendship of sly's gang as well as going into a bit of sly's family history. The gameplay is good in all 3 games and you can definately have some fun here.… Expand
  38. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    9
    (NOTE: This review will focus on "The Sly Collection" as a set and not on the overall quality of the games. If you would like to see my individual reviews of each game, head to my profile. Otherwise, enjoy the review!)
    After five years of dormancy, the "Sly Cooper" series returned in 2010 with an HD remaster collection handled by Sanzaru Games. Being that the "Sly Cooper" series is one of    (NOTE: This review will focus on "The Sly Collection" as a set and not on the overall quality of the games. If you would like to see my individual reviews of each game, head to my profile. Otherwise, enjoy the review!)
    After five years of dormancy, the "Sly Cooper" series returned in 2010 with an HD remaster collection handled by Sanzaru Games. Being that the "Sly Cooper" series is one of my personal favorites, I walked into this collection with high expectations. How did Sanzaru handle the porting? Pretty well I'd say!
    Off the bat, the "Sly Cooper" games still play fantastically, and the visual facelift really helps in bringing out the colorfulness of each game. Each title also runs at a smooth 60fps (unless you're one of the two people in the universe playing in 3D, in which case it's 30fps), and the game still runs ever so smoothly, never really noticeably dropping frames. And, as I mentioned, you can play the games in 3D which, as someone that owns a 3D TV, I can say looks pretty solid, even if it doesn't really add much to the overall experience other than some cool depth.
    Sure, the Move minigames are useless after one play and the games do have some bugs here and there, but all in all, "The Sly Collection" is a must-have regardless of whether or not you played it in the PS2 days. Go buy "The Sly Collection," now.
    Final rating: 9 out of 10 "Awesome"    … Expand
  39. ProfesorSinistr
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    I absolutely love these games in every essence of the word. If you are looking for an all around great game experience, you have come to the right place. I have beaten the entire series around 8 times over and is THE game of my childhood. Become stealthy Sly Cooper, who ventures his way through the world looking for the missing pieces of his family's thieving instruction manual. UnlockingI absolutely love these games in every essence of the word. If you are looking for an all around great game experience, you have come to the right place. I have beaten the entire series around 8 times over and is THE game of my childhood. Become stealthy Sly Cooper, who ventures his way through the world looking for the missing pieces of his family's thieving instruction manual. Unlocking countless new moves, foiling the enemy's plans, I can never run out of my eternal love for this game.… Expand
  40. umair_s51
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    Fun game with good graphics. Need to be brought back to life on modern consoles and PC.
  41. emlugo123
    Feb 23, 2015
    8
    Sly 2 is the best out of the 3 in the trilogy so I recommend playing the 2nd one first, and then the 3rd one, and the first one. First one was boring and the worlds were fairly small and linear. The only thing that brought me back to the first one was the clue bottles to get platinum. But other than that the other 2 are great!
  42. homer4president
    Nov 19, 2015
    9
    This brought back so much nostalgia. The HD graphics make these games look better than ever. However I did see some minor issues such as aspect ratio in the binucucom and a lot more glitches than I remembered, but nothing that hinders the Gameplay. This is probably due to the fact that its imported into the PS3's Hardware, but like I said, Still enjoyed these wonderful Classics and theThis brought back so much nostalgia. The HD graphics make these games look better than ever. However I did see some minor issues such as aspect ratio in the binucucom and a lot more glitches than I remembered, but nothing that hinders the Gameplay. This is probably due to the fact that its imported into the PS3's Hardware, but like I said, Still enjoyed these wonderful Classics and the fact that there is only 1 disc.… Expand
  43. mazewaxie
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    The Sly Collection is really fun. The first game looks a bit old and the game-play isn't the best, but the other two games are simply AMAZING! I recommend this to everyone :)
  44. HTGamer
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    The Sly Collection contains the 3 main games of the Sly Cooper series, originally released on PS2.

    Sly Cooper games are pure 3D platformers with stealth elements. You play as a master thief raccoon named Sly, who is aided by his gangmates Bentley the turtle and Murray the hippo, who provide the brains and brawn of the gang respectively, whereas Sly is the master of acrobatics and    The Sly Collection contains the 3 main games of the Sly Cooper series, originally released on PS2.

    Sly Cooper games are pure 3D platformers with stealth elements. You play as a master thief raccoon named Sly, who is aided by his gangmates Bentley the turtle and Murray the hippo, who provide the brains and brawn of the gang respectively, whereas Sly is the master of acrobatics and thievery. Obviously it's a comical take on old '60s heist movies, and even the games' music reflects that.

    Sly games began as more of a pure 3D platformer, and by the 2nd game evolved into a mission-based precursor to Assassin's Creed, so to speak, and there are even some Metal Gear Solid inspirations (for example the enemy patrols have cones of vision). Every level is wide open, populated by patroling guards, and loot is plentiful. You can either pickpocket enemies or steal precious treasure and bring it back in your hideout. From the 2nd game on you can also play as Bentley and Murray, which breaks the monotony of playing as just Sly. In the 3rd game you could even play as a guest star for one mission in each chapter, but the core gameplay didn't progress after the 2nd game. This stagnation later led to the series' demise, even if all 3 games are great. Or you could say that Sucker Punch perfected the gameplay from the 2nd game and had little room for improvements.

    The art style is awesome, because it is cel shaded, like the anime cartoons. On PS3 the games run at 60 fps and 720p resolution. You couldn't ask for more.

    Sadly Sly Cooper is regarded as a lesser series than its PS2 peers Jak & Daxter and Ratchet & Clank, but I think Sly is the better of them all. It has a cute and great story, the music is perfect, gameplay is solid, and it has aged well. In comparison Ratchet and Clank games today look like archaic shooters, and Jak and Daxter games have bad controls. If you like 3D platformers, The Sly Collection is for you.    … Expand
  45. XxJoseManuelxX
    Sep 3, 2016
    9
    The Sly Collection is a remastered collection of the Sly Cooper series. The game was ported by Sanzaru Games, in collaboration with Sucker Punch and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game includes all three original games remastered in high definition as well as support for 3D and trophies.

    + One of the Best 3D Plataforms Game Series
  46. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    A decent PS2 remaster collection, this has 3 pretty good PS2 games in it. The only real issue is that these games were not made for Widescreen, or at least not how they handled it here and the first game's Mz. Ruby fight is very butchered, which is a real shame, but other than that, it's a fine collection overall. Plus it actually has some bonus features. Nothing too special, but still decent.
  47. DjNinjaRj
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    An excellent example of re-releasing PS2 classics for PS3. I played and loved every minute of it. Newbies will enjoy this while fans of the trilogy will love it even more. Hopefully Sony will re-release other PS2 classics in the future
  48. hector_bcn98
    Aug 8, 2023
    8
    Otra gran colección de plataformas de la PS2. Por qué no vuelven todas ellas?
  49. BleedingJester
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    3 of the best the best 3D Platformers the PS2 had to offer improved for the PS3 and a must own for any PS3 collection IMO
  50. ChaosPhantom
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just amazing although i would have loved to given it a 10 there is a few little flaws but still very fun the 1st game sly cooper the thievius raccoonus or in the uk sly raccoon it is very fun although the art style might move away some people i think it is great the villan's tho so the 1st villan Raleigh has a cimic where he mostly jumps and you have to move away the second stage is that every other platform is gone the 3th stage is that when he lands on a platform it gets destroyed the last phase is where he lands on you while the other platforms are down and uses his tounge the 2th boss battle Muggshot is where you gotta attack the mirros once your done you get upper where it is harder then you do it again the last stage is where you attack him on a chandelur so yeah most of the games bosses are cimics but the biggest flaw in the hd version is that the ms ruby fight isnt very good on the 1st stage it is totally fine but on the 2 stage it changes music and it goes in sinc because the battle isthe music simon says so yeah the 1st game 7.5 out of 10 the others dont have any big problems the biggest maybe is that in 2th the camera is stuck on everything altough this isnt only to the hd version and also the original version but still and the 2th is that you get to the wrong thing when you try to climb and just clip on anything but that but other than those things the 2th game is great 8 out of 10 the 3th game is my favorite basicly no flaws except a few scne flaws when the screen is bigger the charecters are just moved out of the shot and is kinda funny and one scene with panda king and sly it gets so that sly is gone until he jumps of other than that 9.5 out of 10 the game 10 out of 10.… Expand
  51. duznee
    May 16, 2022
    10
    The is a great game to play gravit are great for the time the gameplay is fun.
  52. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Fantástica trilogía, cada juego mantiene un alto nivel. Muy divertido, la historia, ambientación, doblaje y jugabilidad son estupendos.
  53. Killerpummkin
    Aug 11, 2023
    8
    Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus: 10/10

    A very fun game. Good graphics for PS2 and attractive aesthetics. The gameplay is very good, it's simple, you only use three buttons and always the same ones, it's very addictive. It has a huge variety of missions, where it introduces arcade and shooter type mini-games, among others, which make the game very varied. Sly 2 Band of Thieves:    Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus: 10/10

    A very fun game. Good graphics for PS2 and attractive aesthetics. The gameplay is very good, it's simple, you only use three buttons and always the same ones, it's very addictive. It has a huge variety of missions, where it introduces arcade and shooter type mini-games, among others, which make the game very varied.

    Sly 2 Band of Thieves: 6/10

    It is a good adventure and platform game, but much worse than the first in the series. It is a much longer game, but also much more repetitive. Missions are repeated over and over, items are collected over and over again. It has more main stages than Sly 1, but no stages, the missions consist of tasks you have to do in the same stage, so the stages end up boring you completely. It's a way for the people at Sony who made this game to save themselves level design work and bad side quests.

    Sly 3 Honor Among Thieves: 7/10

    Sly 3 makes some improvements and fixes from the second game, but it also becomes bloated with an excessive number of characters and gameplay options that go along with them. Although this game offers many innovative ideas, not all of them are executed properly.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#24 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#25 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#46 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 7, 2011
    90
    The three games of the pack are an incredible journey through Sucker Punch evolution, and a great examples of gameplay and level design that stand the test time, still fun and enjoyable today.
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  2. Console Monster
    Mar 3, 2011
    85
    The Sly Trilogy marks developer Sucker Punch at its hilarious best, and even if you've only a modicum of interest in platforming games, there's no getting around the fact that this is a must-buy.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 16, 2011
    80
    The action absolutely stacks up to the current PS3 contenders. [Jan 2011, p.120]
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