- Publisher: SCEA
- Release Date: Sep 23, 2002
- Also On: PlayStation 3
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85Truly something special...[but] the thirty-five missions are briefer than they sound and the game is just plain easy to beat.
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78The game's relative ease combined with a very short length prevents Sly Cooper from becoming the next big platformer. But it's great while it lasts.
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91Sly Cooper is the first video game to directly parody the "Metal Gear Solid" series, and it does it really, really well.
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A game that borrows a page from the glory days of Crash Bandicoot and delivers a gameplay experience that sticks to its guns and keeps the action constant. [Nov 2002, p.108]
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91As 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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80Finely crafted and fun.
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80Taking into account the superbly judged playability, classy visuals, variety, welcome element of stealth and replayability, Sucker Punch has managed to ensure that Sly Raccoon is elevated from being Just Another Platform Game.
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75The character has style, the game presents some unique gameplay concepts, and most importantly, it is fun to play.
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An outstanding platformer. It looks sharp, it's easy to pick up and it's a lot of fun.
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100Exquisitely designed levels...Every moment seems fresh and new and deliberately designed to be fun.
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Despite the game’s short life span, it is still one of the most entertaining platform games for any system, past or present.
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It's got style. In fact, presentation-wise, you'll not find a better action game...anywhere. [Nov 2002, p.58]
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Easily the best platformer on the PS2. [Nov 2002, p.288, Chris]
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80Gorgeous productions values and sublime sneak-n-solve gameplay.
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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.
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80While short, I really loved Sly Cooper. As soon as I finished it, I went out to the store and quickly bought the sequel.
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92For the rest of us, for those who just love playing good games with a great sense of style and high production values, Sly Cooper is not to be missed.
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Cooper is without doubt the best character we’ve had the pleasure of meeting on the PS2 so far. If only the rascal would stay around for longer so we could get to grips with him better.
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The pacing and structure of the game means that the process of achieving goals and being rewarded is sufficiently frequent that you always feel like you're doing something new. [Nov 2002, p.182]
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Unfortunately there is one major stumbling block; the game is too short and the average gamer will have it licked in no time at all.
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80From 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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80The responsivness of the controls, as well as the forgiving nature of the action button make this game very intuitive.
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An unequivocal blast. The framerate chokes, I wish to God it was about twice as long (I unlocked everything in just over eight hours), but everything else about the game is quite literally perfect.
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80It’s a bit on the short side, but “Sly Cooper” also looks good, controls great and sounds pleasant-enough to deserve its own BGM soundtrack.
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91Enough fun to want to play through multiple times, and would be perfect if only there was more of it.
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70Sly Cooper's first adventure may be years old, but it still deserves to steal attention from you.
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80A solid platformer with a unique aesthetic and animations. Lacks a little in the challenge department; a little on the short side, too. [Feb 2003, p.93]
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An exciting game, it does have its shortcomings -- most notably the game being very short.
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The worlds and characters the designers have created here will charm your boots off.
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Hardcore platform players will find little that's new or challenging, but Sly Cooper's definitely good for some quick and easy pleasure.
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Represents everything good about gaming. Hands down, the best platform game of 2002.
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100It's got some of the best visuals I've ever seen on the PS2. [Nov 2002, p.62]
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91The gameplay is addictive; there are tons of items in the environment to destroy, tricky enemies to sneak by, and some puzzles to figure out.
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What Sly Cooper lacks in length, it makes up for in gameplay variation, character design, as well as level design.
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Sure, Sly is indebted to a certain Mario, but the adventure genre is far from spent, and Sly's guaranteed to steal a few gaming hours, if not an entire weekend. [20 Sept 2002]
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A great platformer, whose only flaw is that it is rather short in length. The visuals and animations on Sly are just jaw-dropping, and the levels are diverse and gorgeous to sneak around in.
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If it weren't for both the slowdown issue, some minor glitches with the camera and the overall shortness and easiness of the game, this would be a must buy for most platforming fans.
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100This is an entertaining romp with just enough variation, humor and story to hold your attention right to the end.
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94While it is not long, it just is too much damn fun to put down or not play again.
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85The somewhat lengthy adventure (20 hours or so), mini-games and special surprises for those who finish the game makes this game a superb mascot-based solo adventure you won't soon forget.
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90The best platformer to come about in years, and you owe it to yourself to play it.
User score distribution:
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Mixed: 1 out of 34
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