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Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 07:56
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Overall Feeling: 

Opting not to re-invent the series into something it isn’t, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time instead takes a few side paths that lead to a game which feels a bit muddled and unfocused compared to past installments in the series.  The new element of providing gameplay variety in the form of Sly’s descendants is nice, though it ultimately doesn’t add much since the game feels very linear and not as skillful as the series once was.  Developer Sanzaru Games has done a nice job of continuing the work they started in the Sly Collection in retaining the vibe originally created by Sucker Punch, but if we’re lucky to receive another Sly game I hope they stick to the basics instead of throwing in half a dozen elements that don’t work well together.

The Pros: 

+ The classic Sly banter is still present in well written dialog.
+ With a fresh coat of paint applied to it the graphics and art style are still dazzling.
+ Controls feel tight since platforming as a master thief is still accessible.

The Cons: 

- Certain mini-games don’t work that well as they disrupt the flow of everything.
- Platforming sections are extremely brief and limited in their scope.
- Missions feel too restrictive and have a similar tone to them.
- Load times are long both on the PS3 and PS Vita versions.
- Some characters fall a bit flat in their execution thanks to iffy writing and poor conceptualization.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
6

Expectations can be an absolutely evil thing when you think about it. While it’s almost human nature for all of us to get excited about something, hyping ourselves up too much often results in one thing: disappointment.  Every now and then our feelings about a game will be justified in a positive way, but more often than not we find ourselves yearning for more and wishing things were different once we finally play a game. I know I felt such things as I played Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time as the game sadly failed to live up to the immediate magic of the past entries in the series.

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Receives Price Cut + Demo Planned

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:15
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It may be the start of the new year but we’re fast approaching that period in which half a dozen hotly anticipated titles are set for release within weeks of each other. Obviously such a thing will put gamers in a difficult dilemma as they figure out which title should receive their hard earned money and which one will be put off until it eventually reaches the bargain bin.  Thankfully Sony is doing us all a solid by slashing the price of Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, the much awaited PS3 debut of the Sly Cooper franchise.

Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time Joins The 2013 Crowd [Update]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 08/15/2012 - 08:55
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He may be able to sneak past officers of the law and pull off elaborate heists, but even Sly Cooper can’t evade the always dreaded occurrence of a game delay. Amidst Sony’s amazing Gamescom conference yesterday the company announced that the forthcoming return of the Sly Cooper series in Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time would be bumped to 2013.

Sly Cooper Returns To The PlayStation 3 This Fall

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 16:02
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I’m rather fond of quite a few PlayStation brand exclusives, but one series that has always struck a chord with me was Sly Cooper.  The cell-shaded visuals, perfect mix of platforming action with other elements, and the rather cheeky heist caper tone has always left me with a huge grin on my face while playing any of the Sly games, even the less than stellar third one.  Back in 2010 I was definitely a happy gamer when Sony released the Sly Collection as it was a perfect HD upgrade of the first three games.

Sly Collection [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 13:29
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Overall Feeling: 

Jumping back into the action of Sly Cooper is probably one of the most enjoyable things I’ve done in gaming this year. Despite having played all the Sly games and knowing each level like the back of my hand, the Sly Collection offers nothing but pure platforming enjoyment since it’s almost a timeless game that’s thankfully made even more timeless thanks to the HD upgrade the games received. The Sly Collection puts together three amazing games that at times are the absolute pinnacle of platforming action on the PlayStation brand.

The Pros: 

The Sly gameplay is still as fun as ever and holds up incredibly well today. Visually the HD upgrade the Sly games received look amazing and really brings the world Sucker Punch created to life. The $39 price point is a complete steal.

The Cons: 

There are a few small audio issues that aren’t a major issue but a mere annoyance for any perfectionists out there. The aspect ratio for the cutscenes only fills a small portion of the screen which isn’t a drag but is a bummer nonetheless. The mini-games aren’t anything to write home about.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
9

Back in the thriving era of the PlayStation 2, Sony released a series that while popular never quite got the attention or immediate hype that some of its peers received. The game in question is the Sly Cooper series from developer Sucker Punch. Yes, for any younglings out there or new gamers, Sucker Punch did develop something else before they went the epic superhero route with Infamous.

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