PlayStation 2 User Reviews

Sly 2: Band of Thieves es, sin lugar a dudas, la cima de la trilogía original y uno de los juegos más redondos que dejó la era de PlayStation 2. Mientras que la primera entrega se centraba en plataformas lineales, Sly 2 se atrevió a transformar la fórmula en un juego de sigilo con mundos abiertos interconectados, una evolución magistral que encaja a la perfección con la temática de ladrones. La posibilidad de alternar entre Sly, Bentley y Murray no solo añade variedad jugable, sino que dota a cada misión de una personalidad única, permitiendo al jugador elegir el enfoque que mejor se adapte a cada situación. El guion es un despliegue de carisma; la química entre el trío protagonista y el desarrollo de los villanos —mucho más complejos y memorables que en la entrega anterior— elevan la experiencia narrativa por encima de la media de los plataformas de la época. Estéticamente, su estilo cel-shading no solo ha envejecido de forma impecable, sino que sigue destilando una identidad visual única que parece sacada directamente de una película de atracos **** obstante, el juego no está libre de ciertas asperezas. El diseño de los niveles, aunque ambicioso para su tiempo, a menudo se siente algo vacío al intentar abarcar una escala tan grande, lo que puede volver los recorridos entre misiones un poco monótonos. Además, algunas mecánicas de sigilo muestran las limitaciones de la IA de aquella generación: los enemigos pueden pasar de ser una amenaza calculada a actuar de forma torpe o predecible en cuestión de segundos, lo que resta tensión al componente de infiltración. A esto se suma que la estructura de misiones, al basarse en objetivos repetitivos de "ir a un punto y recoger X", puede llegar a sentirse reiterativa si se juega durante sesiones muy largas. A pesar de estas concesiones técnicas, Sly 2: Band of Thieves sigue siendo una experiencia de altísima calidad que equilibra con maestría humor, exploración y una banda sonora de jazz que es pura gloria. Es, esencialmente, una secuela que entendió perfectamente cómo expandir su propio universo sin perder el corazón de lo que lo hacía divertido.

Muito divertido, muito homor, alguma raivamas é divertido para aqueles que gostam de ladrões e historia boa.

A brilliant sequel with more ambitious gameplay, story, visuals and OST working in harmony.

tanto humor,tanto divertimenti e tre **** diversi da usare,divertente le missioni e le quest peccato per i pochi extra che non lo rendono rigiocabile

Objective improvement from the original. The open world is calming. Clock-la was kinda dumb, but Bentley's ending had weight. A few missions are frustrating.

Definitely the best of the series, a perfect combination of platforming, minigames and combat + the ability to play as all 3 characters for the first time makes this an evolution on its predecessor.

Sly 2: Band of Thieves is a game that gets universal praise from almost everyone who’s a fan of the 3D platformer genre. As a huge fan of these games as well, them being my favorite genre of games I was going into Sly 2 with high expectations, expecting to enjoy it a lot. Unfortunately, I ended up becoming more and more disappointed with my experience the further I got into the game. It just has so many outdated elements and tedious jobs that hold me back from liking it more. The fact that you can’t fast-travel to the Safe House after finishing jobs or be able to switch characters on the fly makes the game feel sluggish and a chore since you have to constantly run back and forth to switch characters. The power-ups in this game are also insanely overpriced—getting all of them is required for 100% completion and the platinum trophy as well, but I didn’t want to spend so much time grinding out coins for them, as going for 100% on this game seems like a chore. And I know this is the most subjective thing ever, but I’m just not a fan of the stealth aspects of this game, and stealth in general in fact. I don't enjoy having to wait for my enemies to move out of my way, I just prefer faster-paced games where I can fight enemies without consequences. There are also a couple of jobs that require a certain power-up for you to be able to continue the game, and I do not think those should be paid and you should be able to obtain them right when you start the job. I also think playing as Bentley is tedious since he cannot fight enemies at all, and if one of them spots you then you’re forced to run away while avoiding their attacks. Sometimes the markers for jobs don’t always appear on your screen too which I think is annoying, and I wish there was something on the top of the screen that would show the markers and how close I am to each one. The game still has great things about it such as the interesting story, fun writing, memorable characters, gorgeous art style, and these super fun linear platforming segments that are my favorite part of the game, but it’s littered with so many elements that just don’t gel with me. I think these first three games desperately need the Crash and Spyro treatment with a remake trilogy, then they could iron out all of the outdated issues with them and make the good stuff even better. I understand why so many people love this game and even consider it a masterpiece, but I didn’t enjoy it as much as everyone else, which upsets me since I really wanted to love this game. I want to see what everyone else sees in this game, but with a remake trilogy, I feel like I could.

sly 2 and 3 were my favorite games as a kid, sony please bring these games back

my favorite game of all time the levels are and aesthetic is very unique for a platforming this was also the first video game i have ever played

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Just great, it has aged of course, but it still holds up really well, the art style is time less and never gets old, the characters are fun and well written, the story might be the best part. Every sly cooper fan knows that this game f#cks, hard.

whilst the first one was tight and very linear, this one is open world and more loose. unfortunately, i thought this decision was a downgrade. some of the levels you can roam in are just too simplistic and you usually do the same routes a few times in a row. story is an upgrade from the first one, the writing still being pretty good. i did often find myself a bit bored and abrehensive about continuing. the first game was so much more dense, it felt much more entertaining overall. still fun for about 75% of the time tho

Sly 2 is a step up from the last game being a (mostly) stealth 3d platformer. They took what was iconic and created detailed open zones that feels like a perfect fit for the genre. There is plenty to love in this game; the small zones that are dense and plenty to do and explore (the complete opposite in todays gaming world),quirky characters and interactions, and the various gameplay which includes the mini games. The theme and setting for Sly Cooper is iconic and leans more into it I enjoy that you can play as all 3 members in this game, all having unique moves, abilities and ways to setup the heist. For instance Murry can take on 5 enemies no problem while Sly is fantastic in traversing the stage. Sly 2 is not perfect as a few issues I found is: - World 3, is not good. The missions and level design is sub par. Thankfully it was only one world I had issues with. - Although an improvement, the story is fine but is lacking punch and the heists seems too lack sense upon what you are achieving and can hinder motivation. - When going though the zones the game loop barely changes and makes the game repetitive towards the end. The zone areas are similar size and the enemies are the same just a different appearance. - The games difficulty stays constant after the third zone so lacks the feeling of progression for the player The game took about 17 hours to beat and was so rich in content. I played it on PS3 but if you are building a PS3 library, this game is one of the greats to have. Now to wish for a PS5 remake

Very charming little platformer hybrid game. The story is very fun and full of many memorable characters, the presentation is top notch and there's a number of mini games and locales that keep the game afloat with variety. Unfortunately there's very little depth to anything in this game. It's still a fun game but it can get repetitive and you should avoid it if you are looking for something with tight satisfying platforming challenges

A fantastic game, with good Graphics, unique character Development, and some of the best storytelling in a ps2 game. It's a must-play!

Sly 2: Band of Thieves is a stealth-action platforming video game developed by **** Punch Productions and published by Sony.

Sly 2 capitalizes on the first by introducing larger environments and maintains its great characters.

Best locations, best music, best plot, great dark atmosphere. My favourite game in the series.

It's not just nostalgia for me I completely love this game. Other than the ending needing more explained other things just feel like nitpicks

A very good game but it´s hols back from a prerfect score på one bad hubworld and a few bad missions.

Um jogo fabuloso, com grandes personagens é uma história fabulosa. Sem dúvida um dos melhores jogos da PlayStation 2 e traduzido para português.

I can't really see any negatives in this game, I love it so does most people, a masterpiece in the platformer genre. I came back to give it a high score as apparently Sony only care about game scores on Metacritic, so I am here to support the game and hopefully help get the series to continue.

Sly 2 Band of Thieves is one of the greatest games ever made(in my opinion). It is my favorite game in the series and it is my favorite game of all time.

Sly 2 Is An Amazing Game With Great Story, Gameplay, And Great Dialogue. This Game Is Amazing, 10/10

Sly 2: Band of Thieves is a phenomenal follow-up after the events of the first game and it’s full of surprises that you don’t want to miss.

This has such a noir, tongue-in-cheek mood. Sly 2 is one of those landmarks in aesthetic games that you might play just so someone watches you play it and its aesthetic looks cool. Its storyline and gameplay aren't that interesting but its characters are to fall in love with - Sly, Dmitri, Carmelita, Bentley, and its Arabian Nights graphics with its criminal suaveness.

what a gem. still want it for my ps3 but man did i have a gewd time with both this one and sly3 those were the days

Best game in the series! The story is almost too well written for a kids game. Playing as sly and jumping around really makes you feel like a master thief. And I also love the way you pull of big heists at the end of every chapter.

To this day there have been few games like Sly Cooper 2, in every way a flawless game, from the graphics that have aged well, the unforgettable soundtrack, fully interactive gameplay, charismatic characters and a satisfying script, sly cooper is certainly a must play for all ages and shapes.

Sly 2 takes everything right about the original and expands upon it, amazing game A simple yet good story and mission is once again the backbone of this game but it is even more fleshed out than the original Sly game Fun is the word I’d use to describe this game

Great game wish they make new versions for the new consoles out there, ps5 about to get released in November 2020 and this game just disappeared. R.I.P this was one of the top 3 games (Hitman bloodmoney, Sly Series, King kong) i used to play in 2006.

A platforming masterpiece with tight controls, fun missions, an engaging story, likable characters, and a captivating atmosphere. Taking the player from night-time Paris to a rainy jungle and snowy mountains, the game's quality never dips below an extremely high level. One of the best platformers of all time.

Great game sequel takes what worked in the first and expanded on it both in story telling and gameplay and trimed the fat from the first game. The game also looks significantly better than the first and also expanded the idea of being a thief with heists rather then a regular platformer with thieving elements. Over all good game

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Increíble secuela que mejoró en todos los aspectos a su predecesor de PlayStation 2: Sly Raccoon. Implementó un sistema de misiones de atracos en un "mundo abierto" que marcó al resto de la saga. Extremedamente divertido y único, con personajes increíblemente carismáticos e inolvidables, que marcó muchísimas infancias (incluida la mía). Muy recomendado.

story is great, characters are interresting, gameplay is smooth and feels very polished. one of my favorite games of all time.

Esse jogo é maravilhoso, SONY WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A little bit better than the first and gives you the ability to now control other characters other than Sly. This isn't always the best as sometimes you wish you can just play as Sly the whole game.

Not content to simply make a good sequel to the already-great "Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus," **** Punch evolved the series in a big way with "Sly 2: Band of Thieves," adding new playable characters with completely different playstyles, large open-worlds to explore, and more control options (there's a run button now!). The result? A sequel that not only lives up to its predecessor, but even surpasses it! "Sly 2" has plenty of gameplay polish, great visuals, an interesting story, charming characters and, most importantly, it's just a lot of fun to play. You couldn't really ask for much more out of a 3D platformer. The only (very minor) downside is that, despite having a nice balance in length (it's not too "long" and not too "short"), it's not a very difficult adventure. Even so, "Sly 2" has it all, and it's certainly one of the PS2's best games! Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"

Sly cooper is the best plattform game ever made **** mario this is how a game is supposed to be made and the characters are absolutely lovable and the art style is absolutely beautiful this game is 10/10

This used to be my favourite Sly Cooper game as a kid. However, today I think it's my least favourite and it's kinda overrated. The game is just to easy, the bosses are cool but there is no challenge. When I played through it again I thought it was kinda boring, even though the story is the best thing about this game, Sly 1 just felt faster in gameplay and was more fun and challenging. The final boss is also not as good as the last one unfortunately. I actually think that the hub world does slow down the game. I do still think It's a good game, but definitely not the best Sly game. SCORE: 8.4 / 10

Sly 2: Band of Thieves is a platform stealth video game developed by **** Punch and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. + Level Design + Good Story and Characters + Variety Gameplay + Mini Games

This is the best game of Sly Series . This game has got cartoon graphics and amazing storyline about thief Sly Cooper . This game is Stealth , Action and Platformer . This game like on Assassin's Creed Series and Prince of Persia Series . In this game there is a parkour . Best Stelth on PS2 with Splinter Cell Chaos Theory . Very good and amazing game . 8/10 .

One of my favourite games of all time, the gameplay and story in Band of Thieves provide hours of enjoyment. The only downside is that the game suffers from bugs, on very rare occasions, which have resulted in the loss of hours of progress.

A great game for fans of platformers and adventure games. Still holds up after all the years. Fun puzzles and good story telling with strong graphics. The extras and repeatably are present, but don't really introduce anything new outside of timed events. Good for all ages.

By far the best game in the Sly series. Amazing storylines that make you want to continue playing, great stealth, great, theme-fitting music, every character is always fun, level design is perfect, fun gameplay, feels great when you complete anything. Amazing game.

The best game in the series. Not too short, not too long. Greatly expands on the first game, and has a great plot and fantastic gameplay. Completely recommend.

WHAT IS THIS GAME?: You, a raccoon, and your turtle and hippo buddies must go around to different levels (worlds) and complete a bunch of missions so you can collect parts of an evil deceased metallic owl named Clockwork. Each level culminates in a heist and a boss battle. Pros: -varied missions keep the game fresh and free of monotony. -The game is stealth then platformer then action adventure in that order. -The character are extra quirky and have more personality than the last game -The game is much much much longer this time around. About 20 hours. -Each world/level has collectibles, you can pick pocket people for more money, and there are hidden artifacts you can find to get extra money to buy moves. -You mostly play as Sly, the raccoon, though there are also Murray (hippo) and Bently (turtle) levels. They each have a different feel but imo Sly's ability to climb around makes traversing the worlds a lot more easier and subsequently it is very relieving to be back using him. Cons: -The boss battles aren't as unique as the first game. Most of them boil down to learning the boss's moves then dodging them and hitting him/her in the back. -The voice acting is improved but still at times feels amaturish. Conclusion: A lot better than the first game. You should try it out.

The best game in the series. Combines diverse gameplay mechanics (platforming, stealth, vehicle driving and shooting sections), cartoony graphics and interesting adventures among the world. Stellar presentation included. The only downside for me is turret levels. It bugs me operating them in every possible mode. The game is a blast and easy platinum if you're playing on PS3.

This is my favorite game of all time, unlike the previous sly games, this one has an open world aspect, a life bar, and improved platforming. The music fits the environments in the game. The characters are all great, This game is an all time classic. My only complaint is that the graphics look a bit dated even back when the game first came out. I honestly think sly 1 looks better but the graphics are not too important in this amazing game.