Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Review for PlayStation 3 (PS3)

System: PS3*, PS Vita
Dev: Sanzaru Games
Pub: Sony
Release: February 5, 2013
Players: 1
Screen Resolution: 480p-1080p	Alcohol Reference, Cartoon Violence, Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco

Plus, Thieves in Time showcases Sony's underused cross-platform feature for the PlayStation Vita. I was able to continuously switch between consoles throughout the campaign, which freed me up to have dinner with my wife at a fancy restaurant without stopping. (Don't judge me. She's lucky to have me.)

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time Screenshot

The control scheme for both consoles is equally responsive. And even though a few of the buttons are shifted, switching between consoles feels natural. However, I doubt that many people are actually going to make use of the cross-platform feature, which is a shame. It might be the coolest part of Thieves in Time.

In the eight years that Sly Cooper has been absent from the video game universe, things have changed a bit. Pacing, characterization, and storytelling have become an important part of the industry, but all of these things are missing from Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. What we're left with is a schizophrenic collage of historical tropes, pop culture references, and antiquated storytelling.

Thieves in Time might have been brilliant on the PlayStation 2, but the PlayStation 4 is right around the corner. And we don't listen to Kelly Clarkson anymore.

By
Josh Engen
News Director
Date: February 6, 2013

RATING OUT OF 5

RATING DESCRIPTION

3.5

Graphics
Underwhelming, but not disappointing.

4.0

Control
Both the PlayStation 3 and the Vita have perfectly responsive controls.

3.0

Music / Sound FX / Voice Acting
Schizophrenic sound design and heavy-handed voice acting.

3.0

Play Value
Very little has changed in the last eight years. And that’s a bad thing.

3.3

Overall Rating - Fair
Not an average. See Rating legend below for a final score breakdown.

Review Rating Legend
0.1 - 1.9 = Avoid	2.5 - 2.9 = Average	3.5 - 3.9 = Good	4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
2.0 - 2.4 = Poor	3.0 - 3.4 = Fair	4.0 - 4.4 = Great	5.0 = The Best

Game Features:

Brand new Sly Cooper action adventure featuring Sly and his gang.

Epic boss battles, action elements, and new stealth moves provide a deep gameplay experience.

Humorous time travel storyline and engaging puzzle elements.

A variety of playable characters with unique play styles.