Its not up yet?
The PS Store gaf thread says the US store is "Now up" but only has Dead Space 3 listed. Did they only upload that game and not their own, first party title?
That makes no sense.
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Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time |OT| Sly & the Familys Tome are Back!
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Its not up yet?
The PS Store gaf thread says the US store is "Now up" but only has Dead Space 3 listed. Did they only upload that game and not their own, first party title?
That makes no sense.
YuriLowell
Member
Anymore reviews yet?
Sony
I cant even wrap my head around that logic. It hurts too much.
Metacritic has 2 up, not sure if theyre new.
83 from Gaming-age
"After a nearly 8 year hiatus, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is a worthy 4th installment in the Sly Cooper series (especially for under $40), and Sanzaru Games did a great job picking up where Sucker Punch left off. Overall, it's an interesting take on the Sly formula, though ultimately, a fairly safe one."
65 from PS Lifestyle
"At its core, Thieves in Time is an average platformer that has some pretty art and that Sly Cooper charm. Fans of the franchise will love it because its more Sly, but those looking for something that goes above and beyond will likely be left feeling a bit disappointed."
but they had a deal for Dead Space 3 (where you could preorder it) not for Sly...
Nice generalising.
You don't have to care if people don't enjoy it, but the lady doth protest too much, methinks.
Why would somebody who liked the first three not like this one? Just out of curiosity.
This is why I will double dip. I want to actually own my games, not just a license to use em when Sony wants me to. (Opening up my vita card first, and if its good enough I might get the PS3 version as well)
Super excited for a new Sly... Hopefully it's a quality game that gets enough sales for a sequal!
Mega Man's Electric Sheep
Member
from the gaming age review:
"the missions in each Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time chapter are set up around what looks like an open world hub. I say "looks like" because the game progression is totally linear. There is never a point in the game where you need to choose between more than one job at a time, so you are always pushed forward."
If true, that's a step backward. I liked having different missions I could complete in any order.
"the missions in each Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time chapter are set up around what looks like an open world hub. I say "looks like" because the game progression is totally linear. There is never a point in the game where you need to choose between more than one job at a time, so you are always pushed forward."
If true, that's a step backward. I liked having different missions I could complete in any order.
it is true.. only once in the game you have the change to choose between to different missions.. it´s pretty linear.
velociraptor
Junior Member
I hope this game doesn't bomba. I love Sly Cooper.
My biggest gripe however is the fact it's not coming out in the UK until late March! WHY?!
My biggest gripe however is the fact it's not coming out in the UK until late March! WHY?!
Don't think it is only once available, I remember having two heroes with available missions, at least twice in Japan. Then again I've only played a preview version a while ago and may be wrong. All in all it is linear, mission-wise. You can roam in the level though (at least in Japan).
Numerous reasons, I'd imagine. Lack of evolution is my issue. Yes, I understand it's a franchise and will not stray too far from the norm, but when playing through the HD collection I was pleasantly surprised at the difference between the three games. There is a clear, distinct progression that separates all three games in tone and structure. This seems like a retread, and as such, I'm completely content with playing the existing games if there is little incentive to spend money on a new one.
An embargo ends in about 30', many previews/review will popout then.
Domcorleone
Member
if this gets enough good reviews im going to pull the trigegr and buy it today. Ive been eager for a great 3D platformer
PhantomOfTheKnight
Member
AND SO IT BEGINS... in about two hours after class is over.
...I have no idea why the pictures is that way; I took it with my Vita.
Nice. I'm hoping to pick it up after my class in about 3 hours, if the roads aren't bad (it snowed a lot last night).
All PS3 copies offer cross-buy.
PhantomOfTheKnight
Member
SloaneRisette
Member
My copy from Amazon is on its way. Between Fire Emblem Awakening and Ni No Kuni, I'm not entirely sure how I'll have time to fit Sly 4 in, but I'll find a way. I've been waiting for a Sly 4 ever since I finished Sly 3, and while this isn't by Sucker Punch, with how excited everyone is about it, I'm really looking forward to it.
Awesome!
IGN 8.0
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/05/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-review
PSnation A+
http://www.psnation.org/2013/02/05/review-sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-ps3psv/
Eurogamer 6/10
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-05-sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-review
Gameradar 4.5/5
http://www.gamesradar.com/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-review/
Game Revolution 3/5
http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time
Gaming Nexus 8.5
http://gamingnexus.com/Article/Sly-Cooper-Thieves-in-Time-(Vita--PS3)/Item3848.aspx
Gameinformer 9/10
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/s.../archive/2013/02/05/the-old-is-new-again.aspx
Hardcore Gamer Magazine 4/5
http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2013/02/05/review-sly-cooper-thieves-in-time/
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/05/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-review
PSnation A+
http://www.psnation.org/2013/02/05/review-sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-ps3psv/
Eurogamer 6/10
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-02-05-sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-review
Gameradar 4.5/5
http://www.gamesradar.com/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time-review/
Game Revolution 3/5
http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/sly-cooper-thieves-in-time
Gaming Nexus 8.5
http://gamingnexus.com/Article/Sly-Cooper-Thieves-in-Time-(Vita--PS3)/Item3848.aspx
Gameinformer 9/10
http://www.gameinformer.com/games/s.../archive/2013/02/05/the-old-is-new-again.aspx
Hardcore Gamer Magazine 4/5
http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2013/02/05/review-sly-cooper-thieves-in-time/
Seems like it's going to get a lot of varying reviews.
I already ordered my copy so reviews won't sway me. This seems in line with previous games when it comes to score. On average 7.5-8.5. I just wonder why Sony sends these games to die? Why make them in the first place?
I already see it, a few months from now Sony cuts ties with Sanzaru.
P.S I hope gamers support it either way or it is good bye Sly
I already see it, a few months from now Sony cuts ties with Sanzaru.
P.S I hope gamers support it either way or it is good bye Sly
From EGM:"THE BAD: Timed missions revolving around getting treasure back to the hideout dont work in a stealth game."
Really stupid to put that in the game, now sure how big part of the game it takes. Gamespot review didn't mention it.
I'm confused. Is this in relation to the scores? Because if not it's just standard Sony mismanagement.
Mega Man's Electric Sheep
Member
Um, Sly 2 had self distructing treasure you had to get back to the hideout on a timer too...that was optional for more coins, and I'm sure it is optional here as well.
Edit: And the Gamespot review does mention it: "Racing back to your hideout with a valuable urn adds more coins to your bank, allowing you to unlock new maneuvers" See, exactly the same as Sly 2.
Red Chocobo
Banned
I see this game as the last big hope to show that we still want old-school platformers.
It feels like if this fails, we're all doomed to play fps for the whole of next gen :/
It's not looking good so far. But I put faith in the public to buy it.
It feels like if this fails, we're all doomed to play fps for the whole of next gen :/
It's not looking good so far. But I put faith in the public to buy it.
BruiserBear
Banned
That review seems to suggest exactly what I feared in this game.
No one disagrees that the Sly art style and look are fantastic. The problem is that making the same game from 10 years ago doesn't really excite people right now. It was a mistake just making a replica of that game. They should have tried to take what was great about Sly and make a better game. That means not including the shitty Murray combat just because.
It's a shame because I was really excited about a NEW Sly game when this project was announced, but now I'm just "meh" in reaction to it's arrival. I won't be buying it.
I think you need a Nintendo system. There are many excellent platformers.
(Galaxy 1 and 2, NSMBU, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Mario 3D Land, Rayman Legends and Yoshi soon, etc)
But I agree, I want more Sly1, Jak and Daxter, and Banjo style platformers. And I want platformers from more than just Nintendo.
Byronic Hero
Member
Not as bad as people let on.
Also, updated the OP with all current review scores. Keep em coming.
3D platformers? Maybe.
There are plenty of 2D ones to go around though. Even non-sequel ones like Puppeteer.
HamPster PamPster
Member
Shacknews review. The reviewer on twitter - "I absolutely loved Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. Please don't ignore this like Sony is. :lol
"Sly 4 isn't just a love letter to fans--it is one of the finest platformers to ever grace a PlayStation system."
This line excites me.
Reviews are all over the place but Im fine with that. The game was a must buy for me and the demo sealed that. Grace Chen needs to hurry the hell up.
Adam Sessler review: 2/5 Stars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IXp8TBrf38
I really enjoyed his review.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IXp8TBrf38
I really enjoyed his review.
Can you give a quick summary on why he didn't like it? I don't want to be spoiled since i'm still debating if i should keep my pre-order or not. I seem to remember that Adam really likes these kind of games (being a huge R&C fan, iirc).
BruiserBear
Banned
That review pretty much confirmed every single fear I had about the game.
Pros: Characters are still charming
Cons: Gameplay is superficial and uninspired. Story and writing are lacking. Boss battles are insufferable.
He also makes a point of saying he really liked the PS2 games, and he thinks this is a step backwards for the franchise.