The Sly Collection
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
51/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Play through one of the gang-switching missions in Sly 2 or 3 together and ask your child: 'Which character's job would you want — the sneaky one, the smart one, or the strong one?' Then ask why the gang needs all three.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
While female characters like Carmelita Fox and Penelope appear, meaningful dialogue between named female characters about something other than Sly or male characters is rare to absent across the trilogy.
Parent Pro-Tip
This conversation builds awareness of complementary strengths and cooperative thinking, reinforcing the game's central message that diverse skills and genuine teamwork matter more than any single hero.
What your child develops
The Sly Collection is a rich, narrative-driven platformer trilogy that offers strong cognitive benefits for children. Players must use stealth, environmental awareness, and strategic planning to navigate missions, rewarding both problem-solving and spatial reasoning. Sly 2 and 3 introduce a genuine gang-based cooperative structure — players switch between Sly, Bentley (the brains), and Murray (the brawn) — which meaningfully reinforces the idea that different skills and personalities each have value on a team. The games also weave in ethical questions around loyalty, honour among thieves, and the morality of Robin Hood-style theft, offering surprisingly thoughtful discussion fodder for parents and children alike. The HD remaster collection provides three full games with substantial content, excellent replay value, and zero monetisation pressure.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Sly Collection™ features three PlayStation®2 action-packed classic hits; Sly Cooper® and the Thievius Raccoonus®, Sly 2: Band of Thieves® and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves® fully remastered in high definition. The Sly Collection™ sees the mischievous raccoon and his gang of eccentric friends pull off daring heists in this entertaining platformer adventure.