Compilation of three remastered Sly Cooper games offering exceptional value. Stylish platformers with refined level design and consistent charm and humor throughout. Essential in any serious PS3 collection.
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Description
HD compilation by Sucker Punch Productions bundling the three original PS2 Sly entries in HD remasters. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment, released in November 2010 in North America. Sly Cooper raccoon thief and his gang Bentley and Murray in Sly Raccoon, Sly 2 Band of Thieves and Sly 3 Honor Among Thieves in HD remasters, over forty hours of cumulative narrative campaign across the three entries, over fifteen cumulative chapters covering international heist missions, stealth action-platforming gameplay with infiltration and acrobatics controls, over sixteen recruitable gang members cumulative through the trilogy, added 3D stereoscopic support, HD cartoon cel-shaded aesthetic at 1080p, English voice-over with Kevin Miller as Sly.
Sly Collection, The review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Cel-shading with bold outlines, nocturnal noir moods and cartoon animation: Sly's universe is a light, dark-toned cartoon. The crisp silhouettes and stylised settings compose an immediate playful elegance. This visual identity, lively and refined, has lost none of its mischievous charm.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Three burglary adventures remastered in high definition blend feline platforming, stealth and varied mini-games with infectious lightness. Slipping past, gliding and outfoxing traps stays delightfully nimble. Carefully spruced up, this compilation retains handling and charm that cross the years with ease.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The raccoon burglar's adventures gathered in high definition, blending platforming, stealth and ingenious heists in a stylish cartoon world. The joy of slipping through the shadows and outwitting traps stays intact from one episode to the next. Charming, clever and superbly remastered, an ideal compilation to (re)discover a trilogy as elegant as it is endearing.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Slipping into the shadows, chaining heists and acrobatics to plunder each stage blends platforming and stealth with a lightness that calls for the next mission. Collecting clues and unlocking new gadgets sustains the curiosity. The collection has aged on a few points, but the cartoon charm and the fluidity of the three adventures gladly hold you.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Gathering the trilogy of Sly's original heists into one package naturally swells the playtime: each entry unfolds its chapters, hideouts to infiltrate and those infamous clue bottles tucked into every corner. The hunt for collectibles and vaults stretches things well beyond the main thread, and the cartoon charm keeps it a catalogue staple to this day.
A North American remastered compilation, The Sly Collection gathers Sucker Punch's PS2 raccoon-thief trilogy in high definition with bonus content. Widespread on the American market, its interest lies in this handy bundling of a cult platformer series rather than scarcity. A prime piece for fans wanting the whole Sly saga on one machine.
Better with friends
A compilation of a feline burglar's adventures, whose minigames and side challenges open the door to shared moments and healthy one-upmanship between players. The main adventure stays solo, but comparing scores and taking turns on the trials sustains a good-natured conviviality. With its cartoon charm intact, it's savored with the family as a light, complicit aside, no headaches.
Is Sly Collection, The still worth playing in 2026?
This collection gathers the three original Sly Cooper adventures, remastered in HD, the complete trilogy of the burglar raccoon by Sucker Punch. A clever blend of platforming, stealth and action, carried by elegant cel-shading and omnipresent cartoonish humour, these games have aged remarkably well thanks to their stylised art direction. The polished level design and the charm of the hero trio sustain a constant pleasure. The content-to-price ratio is excellent. To discover or rediscover this too-often-forgotten PlayStation saga, this set is an essential and delightful acquisition.
