Sly Cooper - Thieves In Time -pcsa00068- -ntsc- < 2026 >
Here’s a structured review for Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (PS Vita, PCSA00068 – NTSC).
I’ve tailored it to the Vita version specifically, noting performance, controls, and how it compares to the PS3 original.
New Mechanics: Sly can unlock special costumes (like a suit of armor or an archery outfit) that provide new powers to solve puzzles and access secret areas. Sly Cooper - Thieves in Time -PCSA00068- -NTSC-
Content & Replayability – 8/10
- 40+ missions across 5 time periods + prologue.
- Collectibles: bottles, treasures, masks, and costumes.
- Arcade mode unlocks after story (time attack).
- 10–12 hours for main story; 18–20 for 100%.
- No multiplayer or meaningful post-game aside from collectible cleanup.
Ancestors and Gameplay
The core hook of Thieves in Time is, well, the time travel. Sly hops through different eras, meeting his ancestors: the samurai Rioichi, the outlaw Tennessee Kid, the pirate Henriette, and the medieval Sir Galleth. Here’s a structured review for Sly Cooper: Thieves
The Game: A Worthy Successor or a Stumble?
Thieves in Time picks up with Sly, Bentley, and Murray enjoying retirement. Using the "Thievius Raccoonus," Bentley has built a time machine. The core plot: Sly’s ancestors are being erased from history, and the Cooper Gang must travel to different eras to restore the family legacy. 40+ missions across 5 time periods + prologue
This variety keeps the game fresh. Just when the standard Sly gameplay starts to feel routine, you swap characters and have to adapt to a new playstyle.
He gathered a rag-tag band of allies across time. From feudal Japan — a nimble kunoichi who trusted words more than blades; from the Wild West — a quick-fingered pickpocket with a soft spot for the underdog; and a brilliant apprentice clockmaker who’d sworn an oath to preserve time’s natural rhythm. Murray smashed through a temporal barrier with one of Bentley’s prototypes, landing full-bore into the middle of a saloon brawl, and the team coalesced amid spilled whiskey and flying cards.
