People who grew up with the PlayStation 2 will most likely remember gunning down aliens in ratchet and clank, or picking up eggs in jak and Daxter. But for the Norwegian audience, I believe most of us will remember running across rooftops in sly 2: band of thieves. At least that is my impression.

This game took the characters and style of the first game, and brought them over to a new and open style of gaming, that more closely resemble the open planets of ratchet and clank. But where this game stands out, is with the heist atmosphere. Each mission building up to a great robbery, and I think that is what sets it appart from the other big platformers of the time. The characters are all more memorable and distinct, and letting you play and explore as slys companions, really develops your relationship to everyone in the gang. The villains are all very memorable, and their personalities always color the level they feature in, and even their current mental state. Gameplay is, of course, alpha omega, and navigating the great open worlds is such a good time, with many paths and different approaches. The story is also the best in the series, and I would say, best of all the mascot franchises on the PlayStation 2.

With love,
Sinte Bredahl

I am still waiting for another game that will give me the same feeling of freedom and skill expression. If you ever fail, then the game makes sure its your fault, and when you finally find out where to go, you're rewarded with an amazing feeling of badassery that few games can match. The biggest flaws of the game is the combat and the story, both of which are unengaging and flawed. But as you can skip cutscenes and are encouraged to run past enemies so i don't mind.

Would also like to encourage people to check out the speedruns, and maybe try some for themselves, as the techniques and tricks that are implemented only compliment the existing and intended ways of playing. Truly on of the best gaming experiences I've had in my life