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: 65 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 84
  3. Negative: 6 out of 84
  1. 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 andI 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… Expand
  2. weskergamer
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    i love this game.is better than his antecesor. a great history and very funnies characters. but that is not all, also the game has a greati love this game.is better than his antecesor. a great history and very funnies characters. but that is not all, also the game has a great jugabilty.in the market theres a little bit of game like this… 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. 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. 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.… Expand
  6. Kuusnepa
    Oct 6, 2021
    8
    Sly 1 is very interesting game. This game has good controls but sometimes they feel weird ( Maybe because its old game.). Gameplay is good tooSly 1 is very interesting game. This game has good controls but sometimes they feel weird ( Maybe because its old game.). Gameplay is good too but i think others than normal levels are sometimes very frustrating. I dont know if Im so bad player but I think game has some very hard levels (Like every level in Russia : ) Story is okay its not much but this game still has story which is pretty interesting but its not giving any omg feelings or sad moments just basic story. Music its good but it doesnt have any very memorable songs. Characters are great Sly, Bentley and Murray are good but I think that Bentley and Murray dont have any backstory in this game. I still think its amazing that every enemy has their own special story. I think this games level design is perfect. Every stage has its own thing and they have suitably variation in every stage. I think this game has just perfect lenght ( 7-8 hours I think). There are not very much bugs in this game and those didn't bother me. This games goals are to get those pages and defeat the bosses I think its very good goal in this game but again not anything super. And lastly no spoilers about this games ending but its funny and I think its perfect ending for game like this. So im giving 8 for this game. Got me interested about sly series I think i need to play Sly 2 now : ) I think that if you can you should give this game a try. Like if you have PS now. Thank you for reading!… Expand
  7. 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 likeok 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.… 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