Originally launched in 2002, the Sly Cooper series was a sort of late-stage attempt at giving the PlayStation 2 yet another mascot to capitalize on alongside the likes of Jak and Daxter and, later ...

The Sly Cooper franchise has always been about subverting expectations. It appeared in 2002 as a simple platformer with cel-shaded graphics and a kiddie design. There was substance beneath its style.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. When asked about what percentage of the studio Fox estimated would be excited if he said the next game after Ghost of Yotei would be a new Sly Cooper, ...