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The Sly Collection |OT| Fly Cooper: Band of Deeds
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I just platinumed Sly 1. It's definitely the easiest platinum I've gotten. I wish they would have done some trophies for the sprints. It would have made it a bit more challenging. Even if they didn't require them all if they thought that was too hard. Maybe 1 or 2 per chapter or something. Oh well no big deal. Overall, I still really like the game (I had played it on PS2). The minigames are pretty forgettable and combat is a bit simplistic, but otherwise, it's great. I think the presentation gets better in the other two games, but what's here is really good. I love the chapter title things and the newpapers are pretty great.
Well, I just got AC Brotherhood, so I'll probably play that for a bit before jumping into 2 and 3. Looking forward to replaying them as well.
Well, I just got AC Brotherhood, so I'll probably play that for a bit before jumping into 2 and 3. Looking forward to replaying them as well.
paperheart
Banned
I'm on Episode 5 of Sly 2 currently, and I think I like it better than Sly 1 so far. Though, Sly 1 had some great moments.
canadian crowe
Member
I got both this and Brotherhood yesterday. I just popped this in to try it, and it has been stealing time from Brotherhood. I'm amazed at how well it has aged. Sony's first party output ages just as well as Nintendo's.
I'm a good bit into Sly 2: Band of Thieves right now. It's my first time and I was worried that it might not live up to Sly 1, but it has so far. I love pretty much everything about these games, the music, the way they look, they way that they control and play. This is definitely up there with my favorite series.
Initially I was disappointed by the lack of the tight, linear platforming levels of Sly Cooper 1 but there's a sense of exploration now with the more open city hubs and the missions make me feel like I'm on a heist. Plus, it really does look amazing. Especially the middle eastern palace level that I'm on right now (episode 2), the art style is excellent.
I also went back to the mini games again, it took me about 20 minutes to 100% them. The only one that is kinda fun is the "light gun" shooting part with the targets. I doubt I'll ever go back to them, though.
Initially I was disappointed by the lack of the tight, linear platforming levels of Sly Cooper 1 but there's a sense of exploration now with the more open city hubs and the missions make me feel like I'm on a heist. Plus, it really does look amazing. Especially the middle eastern palace level that I'm on right now (episode 2), the art style is excellent.
I also went back to the mini games again, it took me about 20 minutes to 100% them. The only one that is kinda fun is the "light gun" shooting part with the targets. I doubt I'll ever go back to them, though.
semiconscious
Member
SquirrelNuckle said:
finished yesterday, loved the exploring/platforming sections, but pretty much hated almost all the mini-games (including that boss battle)...
canadian crowe
Member
I could do without all the mini games and bosses in sly 1. Just let me run around collecting things.
paperheart
Banned
I'm on Episode 7 of Sly 2, and I'm in heaven. Episodes 6 and 7 are probably my favorite episodes so far level design wise.
captscience
Member
Just started sly 1 for the first time. Totally awesome.lastinline said:
I'm completely blown away by how good the game looks. If I didn't know better I would have thought it was a stylized built for ps3 game.
Never played the series before and here's my review:
Sly
Great presentation, awesome ideas, the stages and the horseshoe charm reminded me of the doomed Crash series.
9/10
Sly II
Complete new ideas/presentation, shifted the series and it was awesome, especially Dimitri and Nylea !
Hated playing with Murray and Bentley, especially Murray because he was slow .
8.5/10
Sly III
Absolutely boring and has no life in it, the story sucks and the new characters are just the worst, and I hated it even more when they kept changing Carmilita's voice.
I was shocked when I realized there is no clue bottles/vault cracking!
However, they polished the graphics and the controls and new ideas that made it playable.
I think they rushed Sly 3 for some reason, IMO, when I play it, it feels like it is just mini-games from Sly 1&2.
5/10
Sly IV
What they need to do/bring back in Sly IV:
* Bring back clue bottles.
* Redesign the whole interface and the menues.
* More options in the option menu , for example, able to skip scenes and conversations.
* Able to skip the tutorial because come on , who doesn't know how to jump and slash !?
* Get rid of the whole new gang's members and leave the fatty and the annoying one (Murray & Bentley).
* Make Sly is the only playable characters or at least make the rest of the gang play one Job in each chapter!
* All the old moves from the previous series should be learned fromt the beginning.
* Able to create and choose customs and outfits for Sly .
* I want to see Sly aging or at least have a mustache like Snake.
* DON'T change Sly's voice .
[*] Great thread Snuggler [*]
Sly
Great presentation, awesome ideas, the stages and the horseshoe charm reminded me of the doomed Crash series.
9/10
Sly II
Complete new ideas/presentation, shifted the series and it was awesome, especially Dimitri and Nylea !
Hated playing with Murray and Bentley, especially Murray because he was slow .
8.5/10
Sly III
Absolutely boring and has no life in it, the story sucks and the new characters are just the worst, and I hated it even more when they kept changing Carmilita's voice.
I was shocked when I realized there is no clue bottles/vault cracking!
However, they polished the graphics and the controls and new ideas that made it playable.
I think they rushed Sly 3 for some reason, IMO, when I play it, it feels like it is just mini-games from Sly 1&2.
5/10
Sly IV
What they need to do/bring back in Sly IV:
* Bring back clue bottles.
* Redesign the whole interface and the menues.
* More options in the option menu , for example, able to skip scenes and conversations.
* Able to skip the tutorial because come on , who doesn't know how to jump and slash !?
* Get rid of the whole new gang's members and leave the fatty and the annoying one (Murray & Bentley).
* Make Sly is the only playable characters or at least make the rest of the gang play one Job in each chapter!
* All the old moves from the previous series should be learned fromt the beginning.
* Able to create and choose customs and outfits for Sly .
* I want to see Sly aging or at least have a mustache like Snake.
* DON'T change Sly's voice .
[*] Great thread Snuggler [*]
Your Sly 3 review is bumming me out. It's more than worth it just to play Sly 1 and Sly 2, but it'll still disappoint me if the 3rd isn't as good.
I like all of your ideas. For Sly 4, I hope Sucker Punch (or whoever is behind it) takes a 'less is more approach'. I liked his minimal moveset with the extra, optional abilities like in Sly 1. Sly's shitty friends should be left in the background, I don't hate their sections in Sly 2 so far but it's notably inferior to playing as Sly. I fuckin love playing as Sly, don't take that from me. No reason to bring back the minigames, either, it's just not as fun as being Sly.
I like the more open hub cities in Sly 2, I like them to keep that but bring back the linear, structured missions of Sly 1. Keep it simple, make it about getting from start to finish with the clue bottles hidden through out. I want a tight platformer like Sly 1, not an action adventure game. Oh yeah and unskippable cutscenes need to die. I don't need to have basic shit explained to me, and I'm not playing these games for a compelling narrative.
either way I'm psyched for more Sly!
I like all of your ideas. For Sly 4, I hope Sucker Punch (or whoever is behind it) takes a 'less is more approach'. I liked his minimal moveset with the extra, optional abilities like in Sly 1. Sly's shitty friends should be left in the background, I don't hate their sections in Sly 2 so far but it's notably inferior to playing as Sly. I fuckin love playing as Sly, don't take that from me. No reason to bring back the minigames, either, it's just not as fun as being Sly.
I like the more open hub cities in Sly 2, I like them to keep that but bring back the linear, structured missions of Sly 1. Keep it simple, make it about getting from start to finish with the clue bottles hidden through out. I want a tight platformer like Sly 1, not an action adventure game. Oh yeah and unskippable cutscenes need to die. I don't need to have basic shit explained to me, and I'm not playing these games for a compelling narrative.
either way I'm psyched for more Sly!
Snuggler said:
Exactly , that is what I want.
They did a great job in Sly 2 bringing ideas from Sly 1 and fresh new ideas to make it more enjoyable, however, in Sly 3 , I don't know what happened to them but it was the worst idea to expand the gang.
I just submitted this post in the Sucker Punch forum HERE!
Does anyone know how to contact SP through email !?
Square Triangle
Member
Well in the teaser trailer for Sly 4 a clue bottle is seen!
One down!
Edit: NVM
One down!
Edit: NVM
canadian crowe
Member
I have a question for people who have played/finished Sly 2:
I'm only on t he first level and
Will this screw up my chances of getting a platinum trophy? In order words, will I have enough money to but everything from Thiefnet?
I'm only on t he first level and
I had Dimitri's painting on my back, and I went to a mission marker without going to the safehouse first and it flew off.
paperheart
Banned
I just got the platinum trophy in Sly 2 a while ago. It was a lengthy and fun experience. I will start on Sly 3 sometime next week.
canadian crowe
Member
I might be int he minority here, but I'm really not feeling Sly 2.
The story is better than the first so far, but the hub world really feels disjointed. I hate playing as Bentley and Murray (I hate them so much), and hate running around to different points on the map. I guess I just feel like the levels wear out their welcome. Granted I'm only on level 2, but I'm not really excited to push forward.
It's still a fun game, I'm just really disappointed. I can't even imagine how I'll feel when I play Sly 3...
The story is better than the first so far, but the hub world really feels disjointed. I hate playing as Bentley and Murray (I hate them so much), and hate running around to different points on the map. I guess I just feel like the levels wear out their welcome. Granted I'm only on level 2, but I'm not really excited to push forward.
It's still a fun game, I'm just really disappointed. I can't even imagine how I'll feel when I play Sly 3...
I feel you man,
Sly 1 is like Crash Bandicoot NEXT-GEN, it was really fun , especially the voice acting and the atmosphere .
But I think I know why they changed the levels to worlds in Sly2, because Sly is a thief and would not be suited if there would be levels/stages , where in real life there are worlds and you know, rooms and clubs just like in Sly 2 , where you have to get inside rooms to steal stuff.
Hope you get it!
canadian crowe
Member
Bukana said:
I'm going to stick with it for sure. I don't hate it per say, I just think there is something mission.
The more I play these games the more I like InFamous. Not because it's better, but because it feels like a natural evolution to the Sly games/controls.
CornBurrito
Member
Snuggler said:
The 3rd game is still pretty enjoyable for the most part. You just need to try your best to forgive the "loads of shitty friends" parts.
paperheart
Banned
I started playing a bit of Sly 3 today. It looks good, most of everything seems good so far. With that said, what the hell did they do to Carmelita's voice? Seriously, why the heck did they go and drastically change her voice like that? I got used to how she sounded before, and she is like this totally new character in this game. Not a fan of that, but I'm not going to let that hinder my enjoyment of this game. I just hope Sucker Punch gets a better sounding voice actress for Carmelita in Sly 4. The original voice actress or a similar sounding female would be ideal.
Azure Dream
Member
lastinline said:
Sly 3's Carmelita was a big improvement over Sly 2's, but neither voice beats the original.
revolverjgw
Member
Mmmm. Feels good to roll through Sly 1 again. I think this is the first PS3 game I'll have the ability and inclination to get the Platinum for.
The game looks so good in 60fps HD, this series oozes style and atmosphere. Looking forward to going through Sly 2 after this, I loved the way the heists came together... even though I probably prefer the more linear structure of the first game, stylistically it's a nice extension on the whole thief theme. I never did beat Sly 3 back in the day and really can't remember anything about it, I'm aching to get to it.
The game looks so good in 60fps HD, this series oozes style and atmosphere. Looking forward to going through Sly 2 after this, I loved the way the heists came together... even though I probably prefer the more linear structure of the first game, stylistically it's a nice extension on the whole thief theme. I never did beat Sly 3 back in the day and really can't remember anything about it, I'm aching to get to it.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Having never played Sly 2 and 3 before (still haven't gotten to 3 yet) and loving Sly 1 after playing it twice...
God damn Sly 2 is a disappointment in basically every way.
God damn Sly 2 is a disappointment in basically every way.
Just beat Mad Dog's stage in Sly 1. Loved it. Even the lighting is much improved. It was especially noticeable when you would climb on the neon signs.
I am really loving this game. It's funny because I remember that I beat this game when it first came out, but I don't remember all of the levels. Not sure why that is. LOL
I am really loving this game. It's funny because I remember that I beat this game when it first came out, but I don't remember all of the levels. Not sure why that is. LOL
paperheart
Banned
So, I played more of Sly 3 today, got to Episode 3. This one is pretty funny, and it's enjoyable like the ones before it as well.
Haha. I didn't mind Cole in inFamous, and I didn't mind the new Cole either. This situation with Carmelita on the other hand is a bit different. I liked her voice in Sly 1, I didn't hate it in Sly 3, and at the beginning of Sly 3 I loathed it. I'm starting to warm up to her voice now, actually. It just took a bit of time.monocromo said:
User 10639
Member
In your dreams, man.D2M15 said:
And in my dreams too. ;_;
revolverjgw
Member
I also just platinum'ed Sly 1. I'm a few trophies away from level 13 but this is the first game I got 100% on.
wind_steaker
Member
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
wind_steaker said:
Thanks for posting that... fun read.
wouwie said:I pre-ordered the collection. Really looking forward to playing these games for the first timeHopefully, Sly 4 will be announced in the not too distant future.
:lol
wind_steaker
Member
wouwie said:
it's basically announced when you complete the collection
paperheart
Banned
I completed Sly 3 just a while ago. I didn't get 100%, because I have yet to do the Challenges, but I'm going to start on that tomorrow. Overall, I liked Sly 3. It was funny, and fun throughout.
No, I have not had an issue like that at all.Volcynika said: