Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 10 reviews
  • humor
  • graphics
  • gameplay
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Game Cover
A faithful send-up of cartoon humor and polished platforming, Sly Cooper's long-awaited return keeps things fresh with astounding and compelling variety.
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In "Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time" for the PlayStation Vita, Sly and his gang must recover missing pages of the Thievius Raccoonus to save the Cooper Clan legacy. The game features an epic new adventure with unique controls tailored to the PlayStation Vita system. With Bentley as the new keeper of the Thieves book, players will use the Vita's capabilities to experience Sly Cooper like never before.

  • Play​station 4
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station 3
  • Play​station Vita
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Reviews

60%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Stellar presentation with excellent level design and varied environments.
  • Fun platforming gameplay that keeps things fresh with Sly and his gang.
  • Great cell-shaded graphics and supports cross-buy.
  • The game does not bring much new to the table compared to previous entries.
  • Some minigames are annoying and lengthy load times can be frustrating.
  • Cliffhanger ending leaves players wanting more without resolution.
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in Sly Cooper's return is characterized as a clever homage to cartoon humor, complemented by polished platforming elements. Reviewers appreciate the game's ability to maintain freshness through a diverse range of comedic scenarios.

    • “A faithful send-up of cartoon humor and polished platforming, Sly Cooper's long-awaited return keeps things fresh with astounding and compelling variety.”
    • “The game is filled with clever puns and witty dialogue that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “The humor is perfectly timed, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable with a light-hearted twist.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their vibrant cell-shaded style, which enhances the varied environments and keeps the gameplay visually engaging. Overall, the aesthetic contributes positively to the fun platforming experience.

    • “The cell-shaded graphics are stunning and really bring the characters to life.”
    • “The varied environments are beautifully designed, making each level visually engaging.”
    • “The graphics are vibrant and add a unique charm to the overall gameplay experience.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, featuring fun platforming elements and a dynamic experience thanks to Sly and his gang. Players appreciate the varied environments and the appealing cell-shaded graphics, along with the added benefit of cross-buy support.

    • “The platforming is fun, and Sly and his gang keep the gameplay fresh with varied environments.”
    • “The cell-shaded graphics are great, adding to the overall experience.”
    • “The game supports cross-buy, making it accessible on multiple platforms.”
  • story1 mentions

    The story of the game is criticized for lacking originality and failing to engage players, with missions that are deemed unchallenging and mini-games that are frustrating due to the six-axis controls.

    • “The game does not bring much new to the table.”
    • “The mini-games are annoying due to the six-axis controls.”
    • “The missions pose no challenge.”
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77% average critic score

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