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8.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 42
  2. Negative: 3 out of 42

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  1. 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. 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
  2. NickB.
    Oct 2, 2002
    9
    This is a very fun and addictive platform game. By far one of the best for the ps2.
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  3. MicahC.
    Mar 8, 2003
    6
    Lastability is wot deeply flawed the game. Stax o' fun while it lasted tho.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  4. HenriW.
    May 9, 2003
    9
    I love the mini-games in this title. They are so varied and entertaining. The only gripe I have about this game is the occasional slow-down. It happens the most in the larger Haiti levels.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. AnonymousMC
    Oct 18, 2007
    8
    ok stephan K you are on crack. no one ever said this was going to be like splinter cell. this is for younger kids not for dumb people like you. why did you even play the game if you knew it was going to be cartoons? this is a fun game for all ages. don't listten to stephan K.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. AntonioV.
    Jan 5, 2008
    10
    The best of this game is that Sly has a character with class, mistery, leadership (of course respect) and a strong feeling of friendship and honor. Qualitys that I think everybody would like to have. So this game is a kind of fable: very useful for children, very ilustrative for teens and a reminder for grown-up ones.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. ChrisW.
    Oct 16, 2002
    10
    One of best platform games that I have played in my life. Very Addictive. A must have for the ps2.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. RyanM.
    Dec 10, 2002
    8
    Yes, it can be very fun, but, it never seems like a fully grown game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. JohnT.
    Dec 17, 2002
    10
    This is off the heezy phosheezy!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. [Anonymous]
    Mar 18, 2003
    9
    I got all of the secret moves amazing replay value really annoying minigames though.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. AnonymousMC
    Apr 9, 2003
    10
    I absolutely love this game. The graphics, to the characters, to the gameplay. This game is all around wonderful. One of the most unique and exciting adventure games yet. The only major downfall is its short, but you probably heard that before. I beat it in one night so the adrenaline rush i got from playing it didn't last long. Overall a great game. Highly recommended to all
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. Joseph
    Sep 11, 2004
    10
    This is the best game ever. I love the moves.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. 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 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.
    • 0 of 3 users said yes
  14. 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 and humor that will make the player fall in love with this raccoon and his story a true masterpiece.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. CandiceC.
    Nov 7, 2002
    10
    Can you please send me some tips on how to beat the Speed Clocks?
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. TylerD.
    Mar 27, 2003
    9
    So much fun! .. before you beat this game it is the most fun youll ever have, unfotunately that wont last for very long. The game is too short but very lovable and fun.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. 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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. CarlosL.
    Jul 21, 2007
    8
    This game is NOT A STEALTH GAME. So people stop saying it is. WEll the game is very fun playing as Sly Cooper. You can do amazing feats as him and the game has fun mini missions that are all different and have a fun mini games to change the formula. The plot is good and is entertaining. The Graphics are pretty and help the game. The only problem is the game is way to freaking SHORT you can beat in one sitting I should know I bought this as my first PS2 game and i had no memory card and in one day i beat and kept going to beat again and agian to get all the moves. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. 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.
  20. Dec 12, 2011
    9
    Fabulous game. I immediately fell in love with it the moment I started it for the first time. If only I had discovered it sooner, real shame that I didn't. Spot on with gameplay, music, graphics and story. Missions mix it up a lot and even though it is a bit too traditional it's one of my favourite games of all time.
  21. Apr 11, 2011
    10
    Though it is short, Sly Cooper is an astounding adventure for kids and adults, crafted by an beautiful graphics and visuals, gameplay variety, charismatic characters, and an involving storyline.
  22. Mar 15, 2011
    10
    This game is totally my guilty pleasure. It's really fun and addictive and I love the mini games. It's a simple idea but they made it enjoyable. The graphics are good and the fight moves are so fun. It seems like it could be geared more towards children, but as an adult I thoroughly enjoyed it!
  23. Apr 14, 2012
    1
    I got the game free off the Playstation Network for being a Plus member. I was expecting a poorly designed game that crapped on classic adventure games. I got what I expected. The only good thing to come of playing this game was it reminded me to go back and replay Banjoe Kazooie. Now THAT was a good adventure game. Also, the hardest enemy in this game was the Camera. I've never in my life played a game where the camera was so utterly bad it took away from the game. Expand
  24. Mar 24, 2011
    10
    Its quite rare to find such a game that is so good. This game has great graphics for this time. The story and plot is great, and the characters are likable and lovable. Plain straight, its ADDICTIVE.
  25. May 6, 2011
    9
    BAH!!! sad for those that dint enjoyed the game, this is total nirvana classic. This is a most own playstation tittle, and it will be remembered as one of the best games out there. Actually, is very simple , cartoon graphics, great humor characters and a well pace on the levels. This shows a landmark on the PS 2 library a most own for children and adults alike. Happy cheers
  26. 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 too but the enemys are wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to easy.
  27. 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!!!!
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critics

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