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Great game if it wasn't so repetitive.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 51 / 75
Date: October 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The first Sly Cooper was a simple cel-shaded stealth that was both easy and fun. This one, the sequel is also cel-shaded stealth based game, but this time the little levels are replaced with a few giant episodes with multiple missions within that episodes.

There are three characters that can be controlled, Bentley, a little turtle with bombs, Murray, a hippo with punching power, or the character you'll primarily play as, Sly, a racoon who can jump and pickpocket. There are eight episodes, each one requires either one of the characters to move towards one place in the level in order for the mission to start. Each mission usually consists of pickpocketting or sneaking around with Sly, smashing or carrying stuff with Murray, , or participating in a mini mission with Bentley (either a 2-D flying shooter or a low tech move a triangle through an obstacle course thingy - both are pretty boring).

While the description is pretty basic, the unfortunate thing is that that is pretty much it. For 20 hours, you will constantly move traverse to one part of a level, which is sometimes not trivial, view a slideshow, do a few of the things described above, and repeat over and over again. The eight episodes are different looking in some aspects, but it's still the same thing over and over again. After a while I find myself screaming at the game, "Sly can pickpocket, I get it, can I do something different?"

The good thing is that the game engine is fantastic. The jumping, the sneaking, the graphics, the controls are all well done. If they shortened the game, added some different types of missions, and removed a lot of the repetitiveness, it would be one of the greatest games ever. Another great thing is that even though most of the missions are the same, you rarely repeat parts of a mission because if you die or get caught, you usually don't have to start the whole mission over again. It really cuts down on the frustration. Also, the game is really balanced in terms of difficulty. It's never really hard at any one point, and the later levels don't leave a bad taste in your mouth like other games where the make the final parts of the game nearly impossible.

In terms of graphics, it's overall very well done. Usually an episode consists of a small town, castle or prison that is both cartoony (in a good way), yet very detailed. A lot of time and effort was done making the episodes. The only problem I had was that color scheme was pretty similar, making it look monochromatic after a while.

The movies are decent, though most of it was in slide shows format, but you still get a lot without interrupting the action.

All in all, it's quite a different game from the first one. In some aspects it's much, much better, but overall, it just wasn't as fun.

Pros:
Huge levels require lots of exploring
Good mixture of stealth and thievery
Requires little repeating of mission
Never really stuck at any one place
Good graphics
No guide required
Good balance

Cons:
Same basic missions over and over again
Requires traversing the same terrain over and over again
Just plain annoying after a while
Mini games are stupid and lame

Time to complete: 20 hours

Frustration level: low/medium

Difficultly level: low

This game is AWESOME!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 18 / 18
Date: September 28, 2004
Author: Amazon User

We have been playing this game as a family for the past 4 days. It is absolutely incredible. The visuals are amazing and the game is alot of fun. Some reviewers have commented on how original the game is, there is definetely some really fresh feeling parts of this game. It just feels very good overall and plays a step above other products. I like that it is a game I can play with my son and daughter definetely much more fun than watching TV. I have a recommendation for "Donald", I have a Sony XBR which is an extremely dark television, some games are almost unplayable (Max Payne, GTA, Metal of Honor) and I have not run into any of the same issues with the game being too dark - it might be your television or your cables from the back of your PS2 if you are running an Svideo cable. If you are stuck in the first area you need jump onto a drum looking thing to bounce up to the second level and then you can run down the hallway and the game starts. My son got stuck for a few minutes on that same part. You should definetely give the game a chance if you already bought you it you will not be disapppointed, we are really having a great time with it. We rent a lot of games there are very few that "stick" we are fully committed to reaching the end of this one. I like that our family can play together. My wife usually makes me play "my" games after the kids go to bed so I don't have to subject them to questionable content. I highly recommend this game.

Longer and Better

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 23 / 26
Date: September 24, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I am a REALLY big fan of the first Sly Cooper and my only major complaint was that it was too short and at points not very challenging. This is without a doubt much better. If you are having some trouble getting use to the controls, check out the original but this one is actually even more fun and well worth it!!!!

THE Sleeper Series on the PS2...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: September 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

While other franchises get a lot of hype and attention, Sly Cooper and his wiley band have snuck great fun and gameplay in under most folks noses. Most games have great graphics touted about them or inovative something or other... Sly 2 has great graphics, slick production values, a lot of character.. in short, to sum it up... Sly 2 has the whole package as well as the most important a game can have going for it... it's just plain FUN! You can't go wrong with this one.. pick it up and get sneaky.. you'll be glad you did.

Great series!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 20 / 25
Date: September 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I am writing this to counterbalance the review that gave the game one star based on "one hit kills". Kiddo you need to play the demo - the game it is not like that at all.

I picked up a copy and have put about 18 hours into it so I can give an honest opinion on the game. It is the best game out right now. I am having a blast with it. I know game length was a huge issue on the previous game, I beat that one in about 11 hours. I am only 65% finished with this one and have put a significant amount of time into it. It is an incredible game. There is a whole economy system this time around, I did not see it when I went to E3 this year. YOu can basically pick pocket and get items which you can sell to buy new moves. It is really well done and really fun. My son and me are trading off, he is the pickpocket master.

A smash hit (hopefully)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 26
Date: August 30, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Since the last game was a smash hit, this one should be better.

I know that it sports non-linear missions (meaning you can choose multiple ways to get to the end), Bentley and Murray are playable characters, and the environments are enormous, and the enemies are a lot smarter. Everything you do will affect how aware a guard is of you.

Sly's abilities that he retained from the first game will return (rail run/slide, spire jump, etc). I'm really looking forward to this game, and with luck it will eclipse it's predecessor on all fronts.

Really good game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: October 14, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Ok, where should I start of. Ok well this is a very good game. It also is MUCH MUCH longer than the last one. The graphics I give a 7/10, music 8/10 (you should here that song playing in dimitri's night club and when your following him, it rocks!), gameplay 10/10, and plot 8/10. Overall: 9/10. Ok now for more small things in the game that make a really good game. For one sly now walks around more like a real thief, because he ducks when he walks around, but in the first one he would just run all over the place. Making it seem less believeable. You also can now play as Bentley and Murray, so there not all cooped up in the van all day anymore. Also, the characters have lifebars now, and the henchmen are harder to knock out. So its not like one hit kills anymore. The bosses are also harder and you now actually may need to repeat the same boss over and over until you defeat them (unlike the other game). The characters now have missions, and not levels, though all of the missions take place in giant enviroments, making the clues harder to find. Some of the missions also may take a day or two to figure out or beat! There are 8 or 9 giant sized levels, which gradually get harder and harder to beat. The level are in this order: First is Dimitri's night club, then two level based on Rajan, two level on the Contessa, two levels on Jhon Bison, my personal fav, because the music and enviroments are astounding, (note the characters may run away and then you have to go to a new level to defeat them for good), and one final level based on Arpegio and a surprise character. Sly 2 also delivers a great deal of humor, even in the end credits! Sly 2 was a overall very good game, and I recommend it to everyone who likes a good adventure game with humor every now and then.

Favorite game I have played this year!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 14
Date: September 16, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is GREAT!!!! If you are interested in this type of game at all you should give it a play. It is one of the best games to come out in it's genre and it one of the best games to come out this year period. Me and my kids are fighting over who gets to play it. I have become so obsessed with it, I am starting to have dreams about it. The graphics are incredible, the game play is very open and there is tons of things to do. It not a scripted world like you see in most games but more open. It is challenging without being frustrating. The story and the characters are well done. I like that you are not forced into doing the game mission but are allowed to roam and pickpocket in order to gain new moves.

Superb! One of the best games this year.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: October 01, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is definetely my favorite game that has been released this year. I did not play the first one but have heard that version is very good, but had issues. This game has been nothing but enjoyable since we picked it up. The graphics are some of the best I have seen, it really feels like you are playing a Disney movie. We have a 36 inch Sony High Definition TV and it looks amazing. The game play is very easy to learn yet very innovative and diverse. The characterization in this game is very well presented and done in a way where you do not feel like this is just a kids game. There are three main characters Sly the Raccoon, Benltey the Turtle and Murray a large yet strong Hippo. You get to play as all three characters, but what I like is they made it so each character has very specific strengths and weaknesses. Some games multiple characters feels like it is just a hack that has been retrofitted and it usually plays like an afterthought, these characters feel like they are very well integrated and it plays very smoothly and cleanly. There are also areas where all three characters must work together, if you have seen the commercials you sort of get what they were going for, kind of movie like heists where the characters work together but each has specific tasks. Dimitri the first boss of the game is one of the best villian characters I have ever seen in a video game. We are about 54% through the game and have put a lot of hours into it. Other people have commented that they like the game because it is "parent friendly". It really is a refreshing title, no guns, no overt violence, swearing, etc. The game play is very open so you can sort of play at your own pace and style. Very clevely crafted and very well put together. I like that I can enjoy the game as much as my 8 year old son. In the end it comes down to the game just being a lot of "fun".

An Upgrade!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: October 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the best games I has ever played.The worlds are much bigger, the moves are cooler, and you get to play as Murray, who now refers to himself as "The Murray" and Bentley along with Sly.There is this one move with Sly when he throws a bomb that confuses the enemies in the area into killing each other.It is very fun to watch.You can stealth kill and pickpocket this time. There is also a new system called the Thief Net that allows you to sell your loot for moves online.The game is longer and more complexed this time.In the game, the Clockwork parts are stolen by the Klaww gang and you have to get them back or face the thousand year old menance again.So far I am on episode eight, the last episode.This game surpasses the first one by far.Oh, and Carmilita has a new partner,who is a quadrupel-crosser.Buying this game is a must.

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