Name: The Sly Collection
Item: The Sly Collection
Rating: 7.8
Author: Retro Replay

The Sly Collection

The Sly Collection makes its case immediately: you get three full PlayStation 2 entries in one package, cleaned up for HD play and arranged in series order. That is a satisfying amount of game for anyone who wants a concentrated trip through Sly Cooper rather than a single isolated installment.

It is a straightforward remaster compilation, but a good one. The 720p, anti-aliased upgrade, Trophy support, and separate Platinum Trophies give the set a welcome reason to exist on PlayStation 3, while the three-game lineup remains the real draw.

Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The first thing that lands is the scale of the package. The Sly Collection does not ask you to buy into one remastered game and hope it lasts; it puts Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Sly 2: Band of Thieves, and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves together from the start. If you enjoy settling into a series for more than a weekend, that simple fact carries a lot of weight.

Starting with the first game is the sensible route. You get to take the trilogy in its original release order rather than dropping into the middle, and each title has room to stand on its own instead of becoming another menu option you never touch. Treat the collection as three games to work through at your own pace, not one enormous task list, and it feels far less intimidating.

On PlayStation 3, Trophy support gives completion-minded gamers a concrete extra nudge. Each game has its own Platinum Trophy, so finishing one entry can feel like a proper stopping point before you decide whether to continue. PlayStation Move-exclusive minigames are also included, though they read more like a side attraction than the reason to pick up the collection.

Graphics

The three PlayStation 2 games have been upscaled with anti-aliasing for 720p HD output. That makes this a cleaner way to revisit the trilogy on a modern television than returning to the original versions, and 3D support is available for anyone with compatible hardware.

Story

This is a series collection, and its strongest story-related advantage is simply that the three entries are kept together. You can begin with Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, then continue through Sly 2: Band of Thieves and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves without hunting down separate releases.

That order matters more than it may sound. A three-game set invites you to spend time with the same series across multiple installments, rather than treating a single title as the whole experience. The collection format makes that commitment easy.

It also gives each game a clear place in the lineup. The first title is your starting line, while the second and third wait as natural next steps; that structure is a better fit for a newcomer than randomly choosing one entry based on its subtitle.

Overall Experience

The Sly Collection is a solid remaster package because it keeps the focus where it belongs: three Sly Cooper games in one purchase, presented in HD and supplied with worthwhile Trophy support. There is no need to overthink the recommendation if you have been curious about the series. This is the convenient place to start.

The payoff is strongest if you want the full run rather than only a quick nostalgia visit. Three games give the package staying power, and the individual Platinum Trophies make it easy to set your own finish line as you move through the trilogy.

At 7.8, this lands as a warmly recommended compilation rather than an essential reinvention. The HD cleanup and extras are welcome, but the lasting reason to play is the chance to experience all three PlayStation 2 Sly games in one orderly, accessible collection.