Sly 2: Band Of Thieves - Episodes Ranked - Least To Most Favorite!

Here's a ranking of my least to most favorite episodes from Sly 2: Band Of Thieves! There are 8 episodes in Sly 2, not counting the prologue. How would you rank your favorite episodes?
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[@playerback7722]

Correction: Tank mission was ass. Like god it was horrible to control. Oh lord.

[@VtnVivi]

Lordy lord.

[@blankblankness2971]

The tanks always reminded me of the Daleks from Doctor Who (the 1963-1989 one). I was worried that they were going to exterminate me every time!

[@kmangaming1998]

Playerback 772 you’re not wrong there

[@diphenhydramine6072]

They were pretty easy for me to control.

[@LilinJytky]

@@diphenhydramine6072 same and i liked them as a kid

[@varkolak7779]

Of all games of this franchise, this was my favorite game

[@VtnVivi]

The majority's I'd say :)

[@isaiahvilla6691]

@@VtnVivi hey man awesome video what is your favorite ability or power up that sly uses

[@SonGoku_23]

VTNVIVI love the story in sly 2

[@emkadi]

Same

[@taterobinson6172]

A lot of second titles in series are the best, think of uncharted for example uncharted 2 is probably one of the best selling third person shooters.

[@auroraborealis8155]

That goddamn barrel level, the bane of my existence

[@VtnVivi]

I feel ya

[@elijahechicagobearsboyd5734]

Hate it with a PASSION. EVERYTIME you fail, you’re aggravatingly forced to start from the effing beginning!

[@kira-sly000]

I love that one level going on the train and it takes place in snow it gives me cozy vibes

[@VtnVivi]

Episode 6 :P

[@MichaelHill-sg8ks]

My favourite episodes would be: 3. Jailbreak: There was something so great about seeing Bentley sat in the hideout alone right at the start of the mission. It gave the whole episode this sense of dread. It also subverted our usual expectations - we weren't out to break in and steal something, instead we were trying to break out to get free. It was a great scenario, and it was the first time the gang had really been split apart like that. It made them much stronger after they got back together. The revelations about the Contessa and the overall atmosphere of the episode suddenly gave the whole game a more serious tone. Overall, the missions showed off each charater's skills pretty well, but it's a shame there was no boss fight at the end. 2. The Black Chateau: What can I say about this level that hasn't been said before? It's easily the most iconic level in Sly history. The music, the visuals, the sound of screeching cats in the distance, it oozes everything that is Sly Cooper. Dimitri is one, if not, the best adversary in the series. Sure he's not as important as Clockwerk or Dr.M, but every line he has is gold, making him one of the most memorable villains ever to me. The missions introduce you to each character well, and the level is a pleasure to traverse. 1. He Who Tames The Iron Horse: I'm sorry, but when I think about which episode I prefer; this, or episode 1, I have to say that the one I have the most fun with is this one. The level is a sheer joy to traverse with every character. There was always something so hilarious luring Carmelita or the bear over to the guards and watching the fireworks unfold. Paragliding off the mountain is great (yeah I love the paraglider too Vivi), and it ends with a freaking train robbery. How can you not love a train robbery? You just have so many more tools at your disposal here as opposed to episode 1. It makes the level have an almost playground quality as you make your own fun, like wacking Carmelita then leaping on a passing train before she catches you. I can't neglect to mention the stellar music either. Even its placement in the game is great, it felt like a breath of fresh air after the claustrophobic confines of Prague. Bison is a particularly underrated villain as well: in his eyes, he's not even doing anything wrong. Even Sly said that, "back in his time, he would've been a hero". That line is a lot cleverer than it sounds, it shows that Sly is not a historical snob, and recognises that you can't judge people from yesteryear by today's values. I know it seems like a throwaway line but it made Sly a much cooler character in my eyes as it revealed a wise streak behind his cocky thief persona.

[@VtnVivi]

Beautifully said!

[@koyflores5176]

LMAO, I can totally relate to the fun you mentioned in Hit and Run attacks on Carmelita😂

[@renamon5658]

I wished in sly 2 we could of replay missions and boss fights

[@VtnVivi]

Yep!

[@brandonbuell9571]

I just replay the whole game over and over lol

[@ratchet_0617]

Well u can play them now with a trainer

[@ItzDnZ]

not sure but u can restart the episode with code

[@renamon5658]

@@ItzDnZ yeah there is a code

[@TheShuckmeister]

I really need to play this game again

[@VtnVivi]

Go for it!

[@renamon5658]

I found a glitch in sly 2 where after you beat the game you can replay the mission where you steal a moose head for Murray

[@VtnVivi]

:O

[@blankblankness2971]

There's a glitch on the PS2 version where if you enter the sawmill in Episode 7, you have to replay the episode straight from the job "Laser Redirection".

[@koyflores5176]

My top 3 have always been, 1: He Who Tames the Iron Horse 2: A Starry Eyed Encounter 3: Jailbreak I felt that between the environmental hazards, missions and plot points, these were the most dramatic and most fun.

[@VtnVivi]

Awesome!

[@megamovieman101]

Top three for me were He Who Tames The Iron Horse The Black Chateau A Starry-Eyed Encounter So it was close!

[@VtnVivi]

Yep!

[@kingkoopa8683]

The Black Chateau, A Starry Eyed Encounter/The Predator Awakes, and He Who Tames the Iron Horse/Menace from the North, eh!, and Anatomy for Disaster are still one of my favourite epsidoes.

[@VtnVivi]

Cool :D

[@kingkoopa8683]

@@VtnVivi I'm actually Canadian the whole time and Jean bison was one of my favourite underrated villains of all time so of course I couldn't say no to one of those episodes.

[@slycooper4506]

Band of Thieves is definitely my absolute favorite of the entire series but I don't actually have a particular favorite episode I guess my favorite would be "A Starry Eyed Encounter."

[@jackbartholomaus6510]

A Starry Eyed Encounter?

[@slycooper4506]

@@jackbartholomaus6510 well yeah that part where I was dancing with Carmelita ballroom dance we shared I'll always treasure that dance

[@itsleehere61]

This is my all-time favorite game, and it was amazing to hear someone talk about it with the passion that I love it for. Keep it up man

[@varkolak7779]

16:46 SLY WAS SAVAGE :)

[@VtnVivi]

Indeed!

[@demetriadragon2857]

I remember Sly 2 as one of the first real games I ever played as a child. Loved it and I still love it. My favorite in the series. Have always loved the stealth, that`s what makes it fun in my opinion. Amazing video Vivi!

[@VtnVivi]

Thanks :D

[@TheGriffin115]

Hell yeah ive been waiting for this video!!

[@VtnVivi]

Yay!

[@monches457]

@@VtnVivi Holla when are you going to make video cora Ranger Ratchet Clank

[@mulatosly]

LETS GOOOOOOO - Band Of Thieves!!!

[@isaiahvilla6691]

My favorite game in the entire series its awesome good story. Fantastic writing. Lots of pilot twist. And betrayal etc.

[@mulatosly]

@@isaiahvilla6691 its mt fav game and I don't get tired of saying it ahahahah

[@whitebeardfanboy4692]

The top 3 for me are really close in quality to one another. I have to say that Starry Eyed Encounter however is by far my favorite. When I was stressed out or bored, I would wander the level and pickpocket the guards. If I had to rank the open worlds of the series I would say Starry Eyed Encounter's world would probably be in the Top 5. 1. Starry Eyed Encounter 2. The Black Chateau 3. He who frames the Iron Horse 4. Menace from the North 5. Jailbreak 6. Tangled Web 7. The Predator Awakes 8. Anatomy of Disaster

[@VtnVivi]

Thanks for sharing!!! Those are great episodes!

[@csharp3884]

Thank you!!! I feel like so many people underrate Starry Eyed Encounter. My favorite as well… and maybe my favorite Sly episode period

[@zadocisaiah6843]

I love that your list was identical to mine. Everything you said, I completely agreed with and thought prior to watching this. Anytime I think Sly Cooper, I think of The Black Chateau episode. It’s just so classic...

[@VtnVivi]

Well then :D

[@mferr95]

Great video man love your passion

[@VtnVivi]

Thanks so much!

[@CrazyzzzDudezzz]

Our lists are very similar. The bottom four are my bottom four and top 4 are the same. Good job on the video!

[@layhtoo]

Top 3 Episodes from Sly 2: 3. Jailbreak 2. A Tangled Web 1. He Who Tames the Iron Horse

[@VtnVivi]

Awesome!!!!

[@coreyconley8267]

Vivi I remember when I was younger the waterbug run in Episode 3 was such a challenge once I figured a specific semi short cut I stuck with it ever sense lol. Also when I was younger Bentley's mission in Episode 5 with the crypt and bad mojo used to be semi challenging lol.

[@viiixixo8026]

The breakdown of these episodes really put into perspective how annoying the missions in level 3 were 😭😂 I remember the mission where you gotta steal the blueprints from Rajan giving me so much anxiety as a kid omg

[@lightanddarkbros6646]

I always wonder how they fit all those clockwork parts in a small safe house

[@VtnVivi]

Or how Clockwerk fit through Sly's door.

[@lightanddarkbros6646]

VTNVIVI ya that too

[@PhoenixPrime]

All the levels are fun, but believe or not, Anatomy for Disaster is one of my favorites! Yes, it’s shorter than the others, but despite how wide-open and spacey it is, you get to sabotage a freaking BLIMP! And to top it off, it’s the episode where it truly feels like the stakes are high. You have to keep Clockwerk from coming back, and when Neyla takes control of his body, you have to stop them both. Time is of the essence, Paris gets closer and closer, and Neyla (Clock-La) must NOT gain immortality! It just feels intense the whole time! And also, even if Clock-La succeeded and survived past the end of the game, Clockwerk himself surely would’ve regained consciousness and taken back control of his own body….

[@themanicfiddler1152]

Honestly, I really liked episode 8. It has a lot to do with the fact that playing as Sly is really what the game is about for me, and the blimp environment just felt tailor made for that. Also th sense of finality here... Impeccable. No other game in the series ends as well as this one, the ending of part three notwithstanding.

[@cliffturbo2146]

You know, when I did the barrel mission to destroy the "moving wheel" in Episode 3, I accidentally moved too close to it and then the barrel explodes... and I had to start from the very beginning.

[@VtnVivi]

Ouchie ouch

[@cliffturbo2146]

@@VtnVivi Super ouch. I wanted to sure that the TNT can reach that darn wheel. But anyway, my favorite episode is Episode 4.

[@stevenlopez7551]

The only new sly cooper videos I will ever get and I’m not mad😄

[@VtnVivi]

More will come :P

[@moneylover318]

My favorite levels are the Canada ones. The 1st one because we get to see sly's true feelings about Carmelita shown even in death And the 2nd one showing the team how they feel about failure and the mammoth

[@jiminglobox259]

Thanks for these :> Glady recieved your perspective. Think they should just make a re-make of the first game with inspirations from 2 and 3. My favorite thing about the sly cooper series is the overall feel it's enchanting

[@tabreezsiddique]

So my personal ranking; 8 - Anatomy For Disaster - You've already summed up the issues with this one for me. 7 - Menace From The North Eh - Still keeps the relaxing tone of the previous chapter but the map is pretty haphazard to go through, especially as Murray guiding that bear. In addition to some frustrating jobs like the one with the bear caves and the RC combat club. 6 - A Tangled Web - This one has that unique war going on between The Contessa and Neyla that the Cooper Gang use to their advantage which I like, but the map itself is still too open which makes it less fun to play as Bentley and Murray which you will because they have more jobs here then in most of the other chapters. 5 - Jailbreak - A fantastic representation of the Cooper Gang's greatest fear making the point that prison is not where you want to be right now. Not many jobs though and a majority of them have you play as Sly which kind of just gets repetitive. 4 - The Predator Awakes - Despite the huge map clearly built for Sly and going from point A to point B as Murray and the barrel sections, this whole chapter reminds me a lot of Vicious Voodoo from the first game which I really enjoyed. That and it shows us how Rajan's mood has changed since being outed from the palace, and even though it's not fun going around as Bentley or Murray, exploring the hub as Sly has always been a huge highlight for me. 3 - The Black Chateau - A pretty great starting chapter for the game but it's mostly just giving us a taste of what to expect and nothing else. Paris is still a very memorable hub though. 2 - He Who Tames The Iron Horse - The most relaxing chapter out of all of these with a really awesome map, one that there really isn't too much Gameplay going on for Bentley or Murray which is great. And after the intensity of the previous chapter, this was absolutely welcomed. 1 - A Starry Eyed Encounter - Not sure why but the way this chapter was structured really shows off how amazing the heist setups are, the map itself is pretty distinct with unique quadrants to make it feel lived in, all the more reason why it's my favourite of the entire game.

[@VtnVivi]

Thanks for sharing Tabreez!

[@dangjohnson_]

I can agree with you on Anatomy for Disaster being last because it was one of the most frustrating levels I've ever played in the Sly Cooper series and certainly one of the most unmemorable ones too.

[@cosmolupo]

Even sly 2 is best sly game and one of my favorite games, i have to admit, last episode is worst sly episode, there is only one good mission

[@GalaxyColorsZeRo]

I remember playing Sly 2, Ratchet and Clank Going commando, Jak 2 when I was 8 and I loved it. And now Im about to become 17 in 3 months and I still love all 3 franchisees.

[@GalaxyColorsZeRo]

Also when I got ps now on the ps4 I played sly 2 and episode 1 gave me alot nostalgia bc I didn't know how to save a game lol

[@rynoman5527]

My third favorite episode is number 1 my second favorite is episode 3 and my first favorite is episode 6

[@VtnVivi]

Awesome!

[@brandonbuell9571]

My top three would have episode 2 at the top followed by episode 6, then episode 7. I really like the snowy episodes and Jean Bison. Episode 2 is my nostalgia pick. It has so many memorable moments and I also like that the heist made a lot of sense and it worked out perfectly. I think it my be the only time in the franchise that a heist goes exactly as they planned it. Makes them feel like the perfect thieves, which gives the ending to episode 3 more impact.

[@VtnVivi]

Nice way of putting it :D

[@NotOrdinaryInGames]

If I could go BACK IN TIME and help Sucker Punch with the game, I would make Murray catch the ruby. It is that simple.

[@BrennySpain]

Just so you know too, I’ve just started playing ghost of taushiama now. It’s truly an amazing game so far! I think you’ll really like it too Vivi!

[@clockwerk9662]

On the topic of the ghost, theres a strange theory that if you take a picture of someone, you steal their soul or capture their soul or something strange like that

[@Abi-fk4kb]

I felt so bored playing any game on my ps4 then I remembered I have sly cooper since then I've forgotten about boredem

[@wrench175]

10:34 Bently: Thats Illegal! bison: You wanna talk to me about Illegal?

[@Specter57]

Dimitri's suit is greasy sweet.

[@jdxv134]

my one thing is just.... no, ok, "A Starry Eyed Encounter" is number one, just its so good in my eyes other than that like to hear your explanations for each none mostly agreeable le

[@scottjohnson3903]

Only down side is you can’t replay the jobs at any time like you can in the other games

[@VtnVivi]

Yep :/

[@blueRose22796]

I love being in Paris for the first episode, given it’s where we see the gang start out in the series overall. Something about going back to the location just feels nice 🥰

[@VtnVivi]

I totally agree!

[@crashslysonic777]

I don't really have a list because I haven't played the game in a long time (yes shame on me I failed my sly comrades), but I would say "Menace from the North, eh!" is my favorite because I used to play around with the train a lot. And the final mission was too much fun!

[@VtnVivi]

You are forgiven :P

[@BrennySpain]

it honestly is really interesting how jean bison and arpeggio were having a radio conversation at the state of episode 6. shows how well those 2 works together more than any of the other members would you say? sly even mentioned this in the opening of episode 7 too. what do you think vivi?

[@VtnVivi]

Interesting indeed!

[@VongolaXZax]

Dude! 17:50 I literally thought something came up on my screen lol. 😎 Got me by surprise. 😅

[@VtnVivi]

;)

[@BrennySpain]

I've been wondering where you've been for the past couple of days vivi. I can tell you definitely put a lot of effort into ranking however!

[@VtnVivi]

Been working on this one :P

[@stefanloncar6868]

Tank controls-When you tought that Racing levels from first game weren’t annoying enough

[@kurorolucifer8775]

What ? But the racing levels are much more easier and have logical and instinctive controls, that clearly not the case for the tank

[@stefanloncar6868]

@@kurorolucifer8775 races in Sly 1 where my least favorite I will say that races in Sly 1 where better than Jak 2 races

[@kurorolucifer8775]

@@stefanloncar6868 ah yeah maybe sorry i have not read correctly, or maybe i haven't understand correctly the firtst time, excuse me i'm french, for me i don't feel the same, the only mini games levels in sly 1 i don't really like i'ts when you musst protect Murray, because like every times in minigames in sly 1 the controls are too sensible, and that's not ideal for a FPS view

[@stefanloncar6868]

@@kurorolucifer8775 ones where you use turret to defend Murray where pretty fun alongside turret vehicle Although another least favorite has to be Treasure in Depths

[@lightanddarkbros6646]

Some episodes had some good and scaring moments when I played the game

[@VtnVivi]

Indeed

[@rahulgoshal4564]

Sly 2 was definetly the most action packed thriller game of the series. Black chateau, iron horse, jailbreak starry eyed and anatomy for disaster are some of my all time favourites

[@VtnVivi]

For sure!

[@mattdamsel2176]

I'm surprised you didn't talk more about the aesthetics of the different episodes more. I actually judge my Favorites-List more on the look and ambiance of the episode over everything else. That's just me though. Mission structure is very important, indeed. But I just love the beautiful look of the environments. Especially the two Jean Bison Episodes. So cozy.

[@VtnVivi]

I think for me gameplay and story play a bigger part.

[@mattdamsel2176]

@@VtnVivi I gotcha. I'm all about visuals and atmosphere.

[@VongolaXZax]

The tank mission? I think I had to do it 2 or 3 times, then after that I finally beat it. Don't forget that mission with Bentley controlling the helicopter, and you had to destroy all the enemies before you got one more hit before mission failed.

[@Nat2jz]

Me : *come back from work completely exhausted* Vivi : *upload a video* Me : What is "tired" ? I never heard about it before (That edit is awesome, I love it ! Keep going like this it add a funny touch in your videos) Personnal list : - 1 : First chapter with Rajan (A starry eye d encounter - 2 : The Black Chateau - 3 : Menace from the North, eh ! Some mission are really boring to do, but personally, the Tank missions wasn't annoying : I think when SuckerPunch do the game, they wanted to copy how a tank drive in real life, it's maybe for that, that the controls are "weird" for some of you 😁 Some others missions like in "The predztor awake", when you need to pick up the 8 plants, are maybe just here to let the player chill a bit, between "action" missions 🤔 You should do an other "Sly funny video" with the voice you used (like the first one you did) it can be funny 😄

[@VtnVivi]

Thanks for always tuning in!

[@nicksphatt5829]

As a child I always looked at sly as my father and Carmelita makes me cry

[@VongolaXZax]

Memories of Galaga kick in 15:12 That was easy for me.

[@wolfmerc11]

My top 3: 1. A Starry Eyed Encounter: full of action, romance and thrills to go along with it's various missions. 2. The Black Chateu: a classic nighttime heist caper. 3. He Who Tames The Iron Horse: a train robbery in the middle of the Canadian wilderness, what's not to love.

[@turntninja2617]

5:01 Ngl. I laughed at this way harder than I should have 😂

[@vaguelywyatt483]

what are your thoughts on the sly "easter egg" in sucker punch's ghost of tsushima

[@VtnVivi]

Very cool!!!!

[@thesmellofadventure5370]

9: The Predator Awakes (India)(Rajan)(Garbage! Way too vertical for its own good, especially playing as Bentley and Murray is miserable)(Best Mission: Blow the Dam)(Worst Mission: Water Bug Run) 8: Anatomy for Disaster (Paris)(Arpeggio)(Overall a disappointing finale with some redeeming qualities)(Best Mission: Mega Jump Job)(Worst Mission: Charged TNT Run) 7: Shadow From the Past (Egypt)(A fantastic intro that perfectly introduces each character’s gameplay) 6: Jailbreak (Prague)(Contessa)(It was nice to see the team’s biggest fear coming true. Great episode!)(Best Mission: Trojan Tank)(Worst Mission: Wall Bombing) 5: A Starry Eyed Encounter (India)(Rajan)(Has some of my favorite missions in the series)(Best Mission: Tango w/ Carmelita)(Worst Mission: RC Bombing Run) 4: A Tangled Web (Prague)(Contessa)(Love the gothic theme and the war story)(Best Mission: Ghost Capture)(Worst Mission: Tank Showdown) 3: Menace from the North, Eh (Canada)(Jean Bison)(The Canada missions are bangers!)(Best Mission: Lighthouse Break-In)(Worst Mission: Bearcave Bugging) 2: Black Chateau (Paris)(Dimitri)(One word: Dimitri! I love Dimitri!)(Best Mission: Thunder Beak)(Worst Mission: None) 1: He Who Tames the Iron Horse (Canada)(Jean Bison)(The peak of intensity in this game!)(Best Mission: Cabin Crimes)(Worst Mission: Aerial Assault)

[@ChikaJihyo]

hey VIVI i love ur videos!!! Just one question what's your favourite sly game?

[@VtnVivi]

Thanks for the support! I'd go with Sly 2 and then 4.

[@gamecube8885]

And what a coincidence because I just replayed sly 2 last week, and I'm currently playing sly 3.

[@VtnVivi]

Nice :D

[@ChaosCreator76]

This game will forever be my favorite game of all time. Also I agree with your ranking cuz there are definitely flaws but but this game really stuck with me considering its the first video game I ever played.

[@VtnVivi]

Cool :D

[@opheliatrahan8122]

My rankings Episode 6 (those train robbery missions were so much fun) Episode 5 (I just adored the different feel of this episode. The gothic theme was so unlike any other in the series which made it so much more memorable) Episode 1 (a classic) Episode 8 Episode 7 Episode 2 Episode 3 Episode 4

[@VtnVivi]

Thanks for sharing!

[@BrennySpain]

Vivi we are so close to ty the Tasmanian tiger on ps4! OMG I saw the new post on twitter earlier this morning. I think we should hear about the release within the next day or so. What do you think overall?

[@VtnVivi]

Can't wait to play it!

[@maurogarcia6128]

Photos "capture" a moment in time you're capturing the spectres in that mission its why IRL you don't take pictures of haunted things

[@danbongle]

My favourite episode is episode 7 just cause I love the look of it but episode 2 I think has the best missions. Also will you be doing your top hardest and easiest missions

[@VtnVivi]

Time will tell :P

[@BrennySpain]

also just so you know too vivi, as much as I love playing video games and we both know we do, it's just so much easier watching the majority of movies and tv shows. less time consuming but for stuff like sly Cooper, ratchet and clank, jak and daxter, crash bandicoot etc... oh so worth it!

[@VtnVivi]

This applies to movies vs tv shows for me :P

[@deadpoolmaster8984]

my brother showd me sly when i was 4. it was the first game i ever played

[@VtnVivi]

Aww

[@BrennySpain]

honestly can't say I'm surprised you're number 1 choice is episode 1. it's a great opening to the game I think! dimitir is one awesome character!

[@VtnVivi]

:D

[@Real_Amphy]

10:27 Just A Pancake is that you?

[@VtnVivi]

*Darkness*

[@stardogsmasher6217]

My personal favorites from best to worse, keep in mind I do love the game and chapters equally. It's just my personal taste: 1) He who tames the Iron Horse: This is my personal favorite as I pretty much revisit this chapter for a bunch of reasons. The tone and setting giving that Canadian type vibe as it's in Canada. Hoping onboard the trains to still the lungs and stomach, and messing around with the locals and Carmelita and especially Neela. 2) A Starry Eyed Encounter: Now this one is my personal favorite chapter with the classic heist by distracting the audience until the moment is reveal somethings stolen. I enjoy the feeling of not only gaining access to a party but also sabotage the palace grounds. 3) The Black Chateau: For the first chapter of the game, it does a pretty good job setting up what future chapters are like. It's home to the fan favorite Dimitri and yeah he's weirdly cool as well as his music. His plan on making money from the tail feathers is pretty smart as who doesn't love to be rich and sabotaging his night club is awesome. 4) Menace from the North, eh: This chapter is basically a way to sabotage a lot of things. From the light house's power to power up a northern light battery, an RC car fight, the laser grid on ice, to even the lumberjack games. It's fun to mess around the resources and locals to get things done your way, until it turns a complete 180 by the end of the chapter along with a fun boss fight. Plus Jean Beason is a cool character, eh. 5) Jail Break: A classic jail break story of getting help on the outside, and an interesting story of Contessa who's playing double agent by the law and secret Klaww Gang member. It's nice to see Bentley being force to overcome the obstacles to rescue his friends from being in prison and possibly losing them from attempt of hypnosis as seen on Murray. 6) A Tangled Web: This chapter is pretty dark by having some magical and deadly stuff like death traps, black magic, both armies waiting to blow each other up, and Carmelita being worked on to be brainwashed under Contessa's control. 7) Anatomy for Disaster: I personally put this a little higher as I do find some interesting moments that happen in this chapter. Sly getting a mega jump pack which is fun, Neela even betrays her own boss to become Clock-La, Carmalita and Sly shooting Neela right out of the sky and of course Bentley losing his ability to walk. 8) The Predator Awakes: It's my least favorite chapter of the game, as I at times forget about this chapter. You do sabotage Rajin's spice operations by destroying a dam, his spice grinder, hand made communications array placing a bug in his office, and of course robbing Rajin himself personally. Nothing really scream out excitement, though the plot twist of Neela's betrayal is affected and Rajin's boss fight is alright.

[@VtnVivi]

Thanks for sharing :D

[@bastianlarsen7375]

I agree with the ranking, the last episode (Anatomy for disaster) lack of scribed as @VTNVIVI said why does Neyla want immortality? I also feel the last episode could’ve been a little bit more difficult.

[@VtnVivi]

Glad you agree :D

[@brucewaynescloset6210]

Hey Vivi I was playing the latest sucker punch game Ghost of Tsushima and it turns out their is a hidden achievement called “Cooper Clan Cosplayer” and you dress up in armor that sort of makes you look like Sly especially with the cane on the headband and it’s starting to make me think are Sucker Punch completely done with the Sly Series or still thinking about returning to it with this little nod to Sly

[@brucewaynescloset6210]

Possibly a interesting topic to cover in a video

[@VtnVivi]

Remember that SP also had Sly easter eggs in Infamous....we never got a game from another Sly them :/ Also, Sly isn't the only easter egg in the game. So for now, I'd like to not overthink it :)

[@brucewaynescloset6210]

VTNVIVI I was never big into the infamous games but I knew you could get Sly’s cane and that’s all I knew

[@samcoleman605]

I kind of agree with your list, I don’t think I would change the order too much. And yes, number 2 easily my favourite in the trilogy. My personal top 3 in no order: 1) Starry Eyed Encounter- fun missions, simple map to navigate 2) The Black Chateau- no explanation needed. I absolutely adore the music. 3) He Who Tames the Iron Horse- stunning scenery, I think the daytime setting offers something different. Top-notch music, fun missions, and we can take down that double-crosser Neyla. And gotta love trains, right? I always find myself singing the classic Thomas theme when I’m on a train, that’s how fun they are!

[@VtnVivi]

Awesome list!

[@ryanmoore6259]

Neela wanting clockwork makes sense. She doesn't want immortality but power

[@MythicSuns]

Question....Bentley is pretty short....how did he reach the pedals to drive the van?

[@VtnVivi]

How did Clockwerk fit through Sly's door?

[@MythicSuns]

VTNVIVI I guess off camera technology is the answer to both of our questions.

[@AnabolicRick915]

My top three are: 3.) A Black Chateau - I think the only reason I put this that high is because of Dimitri, and all the missions are rock solid, but you can't help but notice that this mission lacks a lot of the verticallity that many of the other missions offered. It's definitely a lot of fun and Dimitri has always been my favorite boss hands down. 2.) A Starry Eyed Encounter - This is a no-brainer. The open-ness of the map, the amount of map replay-ability is astounding. I love how there is two sections of this map, and the enemies feel great to combat against. The missions are excellent, and I think as far as mission selection only one tops this in Sly 2. 1.) He Who Tames the Iron Horse- Duh. This is easily my favorite episode in the entire franchise. The missions are flawless. A train heist? Hell yeah! Riding Hot Air Balloons thousands of feet in the sky while paragliding? Hell yeah! Bears running around that love to maul guards to death and pick fights with Carmelita? Fuck yeah! This mission is an Ace. Loved every second of this episode, and to this day when I replay it, I always stick around for a few hours just messing about with the map and the environment before moving on to episode 7. I have spent at least 10 times as many hours on this map alone than on any other. Incredibly fun with just the right amount of challenge. I also love fucking with Jean-Bison in his cabin with Bentley. I would chuck his grenades at him and then he would freak out and start throwing dynamite everywhere frantically. Also all the little cabins filled with guards to provide the player a nice little brawl is awesome. So cool!

[@slycooper4506]

And moving around in the barrel is actually a little bit uncomfortable

[@VtnVivi]

I feel ya

[@Theta117]

do you know of or seen the speedrun of sly?

[@DynterS]

Great video, great game.

[@VtnVivi]

Thank you 👍

[@zackarymario1335]

are you going to do a kingdom hearts one to

[@VtnVivi]

Depends what it is :)

[@acebi_ly9246]

1. He who tames the Iron Horse 2. Jailbreak 3. A Starry-Eyed Encounter 4. The Black Chateau 5. Anatomy for Disaster 6. Menace from the North, eh ! 7. A Tangled Web 8. The Predator Awakes

[@aisadal2521]

For a moment I thought the tv series released and I didn't know about it

[@VtnVivi]

We hope we get news on that soon :P

[@tase9441]

@@VtnVivi I dont know these things so maybe you can explain so will there be sly series and when it comes?

[@VtnVivi]

@@tase9441 The Sly TV show was revealed way back in late 2017. We're still waiting for official updates, it's been quite a while.

[@stefanloncar6868]

Anatomy for Disaster is for me Because it changed whole atmosphere of level as your 100 feet in air Alongside Tangled Web, Black Chateau(cause it takes place in Paris) and He Who Tames the Iron Horse(because of Train missions)

[@VtnVivi]

I see :D

[@TheMasonK]

For me it went 8. Episode 8, 7. Episode 3, 6. Episode 4, 5. Episode 1, 4. Episode 7, 3. Episode 5, 2. Episode 2, 1. Episode 6. Just my personal preference and how much fun I had playing the episodes.

[@VtnVivi]

I see :D

[@TheMasonK]

VTNVIVI I respect your thoughts! That’s just my amount of fun had for each level.

[@VongolaXZax]

My favorite part out of Sly 2: Band Of Thieves, is when Bentley had to learn how to drive. 😂 Jailbreak was the funniest and the most where the light is on Bentley more, overcoming his fear. Learning how to drive!

[@VtnVivi]

Heheh yep!

[@ryanlajeunesse7931]

Not going to lie. I still find myself going to the nightclub in the black chateau on my complete save. The music is greasy sweet.

[@VtnVivi]

Cool :D

[@brofistbro]

(8:16) "Much more fun and bearable" (Sees Grizzle face) Pun intended?? 😂😅🐻 BTW your number one episode, I agree so completely. The rest of the episodes sort of when a different way for me. I noticed this too, I feel that each game has their best level as the 1st level. Sly 1 was I feel was tide of terror's 1st level, Sly 2 was Paris, France. And Sly 3 was Venice, Italy

[@playerback7722]

What made no sense was why Neyla hated the Cooper Gang? She never encountered them prior to Sly 2

[@VtnVivi]

Too many holes....

[@playerback7722]

@@VtnVivi a big one

[@Shade_Thedra]

In the dancing missions, you'd think the fact that Sly was still wearing his bandit mask would've blown his cover.

[@VtnVivi]

Sly logic, I love it.

[@BrennySpain]

so I'm guessing you plan to do sly 3 episode ranking at all? I'm guessing you more than likely will. how long will that be before we can see that here vivi?

[@VtnVivi]

How long.... not sure :P

[@smgofdvld]

Just finished my sly Cooper series runs again 😁 my favorites were chapter 2 4 6

[@VtnVivi]

Nice :D

[@bloodysundayrnr2933]

I love how the guy from the 1800s is the one to see through the gang's disguises.

[@VtnVivi]

Hahaha tell me about it!

[@user-vf2pg4ve4n]

I remember everybody was in awe when uncharted 2 did the moving train section(and sure it was cool) but calling it unique... I was like "you guys never played Sly 2 have you?

[@lukesmith720]

What didn't make sense was all those bears living together, and bears are one of the most solitary animals

[@W3NDIGO_TV]

I was doing the tank mission it was a living hell

[@VtnVivi]

I feel ya :O

[@javierbrito2244]

Dimitri and his song already makes the first chapter perfect

[@VtnVivi]

*Lets DAAAaaaAAnce*

[@jacobtridef48]

Actually agree with most of this. Aside from #1. I’d put it lower. The rest are pretty accurate to my opinion also