Common Sense Media Review
By Marc Saltzman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Value-priced trilogy of PS2 games, now for the PS3.
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The Sly Collection
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Based on 14 kid reviews
Kids say this collection offers fantastic gameplay and captivating stories across all three games, making them highly enjoyable for players of all ages. While the action features cartoonish violence and theft, many reviewers emphasize the strong themes of friendship and loyalty, although some parents express concern over the impact of the game's morally ambiguous content on children.
- captivating stories
- enjoyable gameplay
- strong themes
- moral concerns
- suitable for all ages
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What's It About?
Originally released on the PlayStation 2, Sony's critically acclaimed Sly Cooper games are getting a second life on the PlayStation 3 with THE SLY COLLECTION. On one Blu-ray disc you'll find Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (2002), Sly 2: Band of Thieves (2004) and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves (2005), originally developed by Sucker Punch productions and remastered by Sanzaru Games. These single-player adventures follow a thieving raccoon -- who uses stealth and agility to accomplish missions -- along with his tech-loving turtle friend, Bentley (the brains), and Murray, a tough, pink hippo (the brawn). Played from a third-person perspective, these games fold in action, puzzle-solving, and platforming elements.
Is It Any Good?
Whether or not you've played these PlayStation 2 titles, this collection of games feels (and looks) great on the PlayStation 3. Visually speaking, the games are now in high-definition and even support 3DTVs. Plus, this Blu-ray compilation includes four PlayStation Move-based minigames. The action/adventure games are challenging and fun -- as Sly masters stealth, thievery, combat, and exploration -- plus the well-written dialogue, memorable characters, and tense situations all make for an enjoyable and gratifying experience.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether it's a good idea for publishers to resurrect classic games for new platforms. On one hand, a new generation of players can experience a well-made game on a previous system (or in this case, three games) but on the flipside, some might feel like it's a shameless cash grab by publishers trying to rehash past hits. What does your family think?
With three games in one package, how do you tame gaming at home?
Game Details
- Platform : PlayStation 3
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- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Sony Computer Entertainment
- Release date : November 15, 2010
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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