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Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time |OT| Sly & the Familys Tome are Back!
- Thread starter Byronic Hero
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Yeah I haven't played any Sly games until I tried the demo a couple days ago. I don't know if its just a bad demo but god it was horrible.
The Sly gameplay was fine, but everything after was shockingly bad. The stupid mini-game the turtle does and the hippo was just a really shallow beat em up, and so boring I just quit.
I was really surprised by the demo because of how many people love these games, maybe I should try the collection.
Red Chocobo
Banned
I can't wait 
Only two months left until release..................
Only two months left until release..................
Byronic Hero
Member
They are relativity short, so you won't be away too long.
Yep. But you know how it is with the PSN updates, you could be waiting until late at night just for the update itself, then have to wait for it to download. That's why I personally go for retail copies.
FloppyDelux
Member
forgot this comes out soon, hope ill be able to get it.
You can always import it...
I can't wait
Only two months left until release..................
You can always import it...
Red Chocobo
Banned
Doesn't scare me. Even if it got 1/10 from most sites, i'd still buy it.
i would - given the $40 price it'd probably save money - but then i wouldn't be able to use YOPO to get the vita version, right?
Byronic Hero
Member
Seriously. Plus it's the opinion of someone who isn't a fan of the series, so it really doesn't pertain to me. Now if someone who actually played the first three says it's bad, then I can start to worry. Not enough to retract my fully paid Pre order though.
Huge J&D and R&C fan here and I am very interested but the demo was kinda meh to me. I don't doubt that the full game will be better. If it wasn't coming to Vita I would be less interested. Platforming just feels so right on Vita.
They need to release the Sly, J&D, and R&C collections for Vita as well.
They need to release the Sly, J&D, and R&C collections for Vita as well.
dr3upmushroom
Banned
What's with the low price point?
Vinterbird
Member
that european release date
still yayyayyay sly 4 can't believe it actually was made.
Worst thing is that the euro review embargo is so fucking late compared to when the game launches in the US, and the fact that I've had retail code since December makes it even more crazy.
I'll try to find out when the US embargo is and probably write up my impressions of the Vita version before release of the game.
Tizoc
Member
Hmm yeah if someone who has played all 3 games could give feedback/impressions on this one I'd much rather hear theirs.
...but i enjoyed the demo and am expecting it to live up to its predecessors.
TimeEffect
Member
I wish this game the best. Will pick it up, but unfortunately not for the next 3 months, with Ni No Kuni and God of War the month after.
No one who's played a Sly game would expect good stealth or platforming. It's brain dead easy in each one and this seems no different from the demos.
Mikey Jr.
Member
I wonder whats so atrocious about this game?
Everything seems really great so far.
Only thing I can think of is if it was really short.
Byronic Hero
Member
They want to get it to as many people as they can? Maybe they don't want to push their luck, being a new developer and all. Plus they probably saw how PSASBR sold and decided to cut the price to try and keep that from happening. (Since one of the main complaints was that $60 was too much for a game like that.)
stupid_dad
Neo Member
Can I cross platform save with this game?
It wouldn't be short. Hanmik has been playing the review copy for like two months now to get 100% of collectibles and everything. They both mentioned long load times. So maybe that's it? I dunno, that's not a big deal to me, but I could see for some people.
Yeah, I really don't understand what the problem could be. We already know the gameplay is practically identical.
DaveTheSnake
Member
Can't wait for Vita demo. Loved all three Sly games on PS2, and platinumed all three in the collection.
Great OT, OP. 10/10
Great OT, OP. 10/10
I stopped after Platinum #2. I can't stand shitty friends. Maybe I will go back at some point. Still excited for this game. Managed to snag the PS3 version for $24.99!
MidnightCowboy
Member
Sly Cooper is awesome. Just scrolling through the OP made me smile, I'm so glad we're finally getting another game after all these years.
dragonflys545
Member
Unless there is some nasty game glitch or bug. I don't think this will stop be from getting it.
BomberMouse
Member
I don't care how bad it is. A 3D HD platformer alone is enough to shell out $40. I love Sly anyway and the demo (from R&C:C) seemed solid.
Byronic Hero
Member
Yes. You can check the trailers to verify.
I need to download the first three soundtracks and just blast them in the car while on my way to pick this game up.
Buying this day 1 because my daughter really enjoyed watching me play the demo and has been continuously nagging about it. The characters really are great =).
I have not played a Sly game prior, so i don't know if the past games were like this, but the demo really made the game seem over simplified. It felt like it was really lacking depth in terms of player input, enemy encounters and level design. Hoping the game does not turn out this way so at the very least i will be able to derive some enjoyment out of playing it, like the R&C/Mario series.
Great OP btw
I have not played a Sly game prior, so i don't know if the past games were like this, but the demo really made the game seem over simplified. It felt like it was really lacking depth in terms of player input, enemy encounters and level design. Hoping the game does not turn out this way so at the very least i will be able to derive some enjoyment out of playing it, like the R&C/Mario series.
Great OP btw
Byronic Hero
Member
That seems like it will be the biggest complaint from critics, but since the games were made for a younger audience, I don't really see the big deal. It has never been about difficulty, its been about the fun, and that's what I love about the franchise.
Vinterbird
Member
Long load times are the least of its problems for me. The game feels like it's been riped out of a PS2 and polished up to HD without doing it right. Not just in terms of visuals but in terms of gameplay systems.
Everything feels like it's from early PS2 era and while thats fun and great when you're thinking about it conceptually and having the nostalgia glasses on, actually playing it is a much different reality where you are playing a game that doesn't flow well, has controls fighting you and mini-games that are used far too often and are far too boring.
If you dearly love the original games, played the HD trilogy and went "I still love this", then I have no doubt that this one will be a great experience for you. Personally I just don't have the strong nostalgia for the series, and therefore don't have a build-in love for what it is doing. Some people will love the living shit out of this game, and some really won't. Which is what some will probably get out of the demo when it's available for all platforms and all countries.
I do hope this does well for Sony, the universe is great and conceptually there is something really interesting to be found in the Sly world. It just needs to be done in the context of modern game design.
sorijealut
Member
Is Sly Cooper really fun? lol I actually own the HD Collection unplayed, but I'm scared of disappointment.
Seems like a fair, constructive piece of criticism. I think Sony is after young blood with this entry, but I'm just glad to see more platformers being made with decent effort behind it.
The first levels are historically extremely linear and pretty limited in scope design-wise. With any luck, the rest of the game should be a bit deeper. But I can see that being a valid complaint with the series as a whole.
It's simple but fun. I'm part of the Jak camp of PS2 platformers, but I discovered Sly thanks to the HD collection and really dug it.
Go in knowing it's pretty easy going and you should have a good time.
Tizoc
Member
I misworded my post, but I get what you mean.
Byronic Hero
Member
I get that, as I said, the game would be appreciated a bit more by fans, since it was basically made by fans. Also could you give the size of the game for Vita so I can know how much space to clear up before hand?
They are great. But you should play them and decide that for yourself. Really great franchise though.
Vinterbird
Member
Not a exact number, but close to 4 gigs, since I had to delete everything of my 4gb memory card and it maxed it out. So I would say around 3.8 or so.
Byronic Hero
Member
Geez, that's bigger than Uncharted. Guess Jet Set Radio and U:GA gotta go then. Man, that's a lot bigger than I expected.
sorijealut
Member
Ah, thanks for that. I think I will have to find time to play through it little by little
and where are my manners, GREAT OP and I appreciate all your hard work! Definitely interested!
Tizoc
Member
Gatdayum, I've got a 32 GB, but that's huge lol. The biggest game I dled was 2 GB I think.