Sly Cooper Soundtrack - The Swamp's Dark Center

[@SirIkeMedia]

Out of all the music, this music stood out to me the most.

[@jamesenglish720]

Sometimes i remind myself of the game by thinking about this track. Strong dark vibes

[@Prince-Shogun]

Same with me!

[@jackspedicy]

James English yup, this theme is heavy and dark to me

[@tdub6542]

Jack Spedicy 2 honestly, usually when I’m on this level, I just stay there roaming around just to listen to this music

[@hyperspeed9088]

Same

[@mistersympa15]

One word: Ambiance.

[@tdub6542]

YESSSSS

[@wii1245]

Metroid Prime intro level(Direlict ship)

[@matthewbuckley7757]

I love that kind of music wither it's scary or relaxing.

[@malcolmwhite2420]

With the crickets chirping at night.

[@arkfounder7056]

My favorite music genre.

[@TheFoxFromSplashMountain]

I love it when kids' games aren't afraid to go dark. This game went VERY dark with it's themes. Even as an adult, I was pretty surprised at some of the stuff they were allowed to get away with, especially in this level.

[@RatchetandSly]

Yeah, unlike movies and especially television, video games weren't scrutinized too heavily when it came to content. However, the media started pressing the games industry into lightening things up. They were hammering really hard that violent video games were making kids violent as a consequence of playing. Now, if a game has even remotely any mature themes or violence, it becomes T-rated. Kids games in recent memory are usually devoid of any kind of bite. I'm not saying this is necessarily a bad thing, but it is definitely weird looking back on the way things were in the 90's and early 2000's.

[@cloudshines812]

The swamp was the most scariest and threatening level. Voodoo, giant spiders, giant mosquitos to suck your blood out and much worse. The early 2000s games like Harry Potter, Spider Man and this game really shaped us kids up to having more manly power to progress through these terrifying and dark themes. I still remembered how when I first died to a mosquito, it was like a resident evil game where I didn't replay in weeks because of how horrifying it was to see Sly just die from blood loss.

[@lepermessiah2608]

@@RatchetandSly lol yeah. Like Spiderman on the PS1 was rated E and in the first mission a police helicopter gets shot down. Not to mention how freaky the scenes with Venom are.

[@renc7305]

"The Health Dept's gonna come down hard on this dump!"

[@cloudshines812]

@@lepermessiah2608 Don’t forget about Monster Ock… a terrifying final boss exclusively made for the PS1 game that combined both Carnage and Doc Ock… with one objective in mind: *Kill Spider Man*

[@kadaveria115]

never has a song been so calming yet eerie

[@tdub6542]

ikrrrr

[@kadaveria115]

@@tdub6542 brings back major good memories

[@rgkong8783]

*Connor Eblen the Deku Tree level in Ocarina Of time...*

[@tdub6542]

Connor Eblen right, this is one of my favorite soundtracks

[@NinteSegaRarew]

This music sure is so very haunting and creepy in a relaxing way. 😌

[@MrZmax95]

This level scared me when I was a little kid and looking at Mz. Ruby's lair with the binoculars while this was playing in the background made it even more chilling.

[@113Dman]

Max Z. I've never related to a comment so much in my life.

[@kylefolasco3889]

Max Z. Yo saaame

[@claymoregang2979]

Same here

[@Variety_rebel07]

Yeah the imagination goes wild whenever you stare the layer from the far away but for some reason it brings a really nostalgic and actually I don't know how to explain it to be honest with you if you know you know I guess

[@tuckersmith7991]

Maximilian 0 Zero I dont know how but that made perfect sense to me lol, its like when you see it your brain is taking a trip back to a much younger state and remembering what it was like to be just a kid again. its a really comforting and nostalgic feeling that is so specific and hard to pin down what exactly it is, and anymore its a feeling that I get only once in a blue moon

[@fallenlotus9572]

You could sense the isolation Ms. Ruby endured as a child in this music. Ambient yet menacing.

[@unknownanon4993]

Fu fu fu fu fi fi BEH BEH BEH

[@TheDefiant259]

That's a very interesting way to look at it, I never thought of this song that way. Considering her back story, it makes perfect sense.

[@ShadowBreaker52]

Bentley: "What's with the industrial sized voodoo gate? It seems like Mz. Ruby is trying to keep something out!" Sly: "Or maybe, she's trying to keep something in..."

[@DanceGavinDanceIsBae]

I read that in their voices, too! ❤️👌

[@jackthorton10]

@@DanceGavinDanceIsBae That level.... it all came flooding back, the childlike terror returned once more

[@ShadowBreaker52]

@@jackthorton10 same! Once you see some plants or something moved, you know something big is going down

[@jackthorton10]

@@ShadowBreaker52 And that was the reason why I suddenly had an instilled fear for entering areas of pure terror,... I love horror games

[@rgkong8783]

Such a badass line!

[@Nel_Annette]

This is some calm-before-the-storm stuff. I love it.

[@Law10205]

Calm before the swamp

[@sabrinacamacho25]

Ashif Hakik, your music will always be alive in Sly Cooper fans hearts. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent. RIP Ashif Hakik.

[@patbreen9069]

God, the things I'd do to go back to early 2000s when PS2 was literally the shit. Hands down the best system, at least to my extent. I play and beat this game once a year, only because its nice to revist one of my favorite games without having it feel old or boring. This game was just awesome; the soundtrack, storyline, humor, gameplay. Nostalgia kicks in so hard.

[@Pokefan000000]

That whole console gen was the best, no console wars, no stupid PC masterrace. Just gamers being gamers

[@FrameRater]

It does feel that way doesn't it? There must have been some console wars at the time, though even I don't really remember any. What a great time. PS2, GameCube, Xbox and I guess Dreamcast. I think this is when 3D games really hit the nail on the head all-around. Ratchet and Clank was a marvelous series, Sly Cooper was as well. The Rayman games were still relevant somewhat, and Mario was better than ever. Kingdom Hearts spawned new fandoms and for shooter fans there was Black, Area 51, Halo, Serious Sam, Half-Life 2, Darkwatch, Killzone and who could forget the wonderful TimeSplitters series? 3D Sonic games weren't amazing but they were still pretty fun, and the Harvest Moon series really shined at the time. If anything I guess this was the era where Crash Bandicoot and Spyro kinda toned down. ...I can't think of too many memorable games from the PS3/XB360 generation (or this one for that matter). I guess I liked Viva Pinata, Earth Defense Force games, Left 4 Dead, continuation of Halo titles, Uncharted was a really good series I'll admit. Assassin's Creed II was decent. And uh... replaying old PS2 classics in HD... ..........but hey back on point here at least we got a new Sly Cooper game unlike Jak and Daxter!

[@Blueberrygoat92]

I agree that the ps2 was the best console. There are just too many great games.

[@cloudshines812]

2002: Spider Man Sly Cooper Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Kingdom Hearts What a great year to be alive

[@tdub6542]

CloudShines81 omgg I played all of those. I miss being a kid

[@ZenakuShinigami]

So unbelievably atmospheric

[@Darthlightskin]

It’s always cool to see old sly cooper fans like myself still come back to this ost every now and then

[@mario19885]

While I was playing Sly Cooper, I always love to listen to this Dark Theme.

[@justicedutton8263]

I remember playing this as a kid, that serpent always freaked me out.

[@lamarmartin9401]

🤣same here

[@jamariuswalker1712]

Same

[@dilljakerm6147]

With how life is never guaranteed and how America has changed drastically since 2004 before my 10th birthday to today before I turn 28, this song is a great reminder to refocus on how to harness light against the darkness

[@HorrorGameAnalysis]

This level remains striking. It influenced me deeply, I think - I remember being utterly petrified of this level as an extremely young child, requiring the volume to be turned down on the television. To me, this soundtrack exuded primal evil. Now, it has an almost ritual calmness to it, shadowed by ever-present nostalgia. One of my favourite games ever. I simply adore it - and I have spent who knows how many hours being serenaded by this track in particular. The hours I used to spend exploring or standing around this hub... very precious.

[@BrownieInTheBin]

It's just one of those soundtracks that makes you...I don't know. It gives you THAT feeling...that unexplainable, kinda eery yet relaxing feeling. It's so hard to explain...

[@Palafico3]

Ominous?

[@jeffjohnson7475]

dragon from the water scarred me a little.. :P

[@tokiisradical5760]

wasnt it a snake?

[@nightzephyr248]

@@tokiisradical5760 Yes

[@buddydew101]

Out of all the music in my childhood this has stood out to me my entire life. When I listen to this I immediately go back to the days I would play this in my room.

[@crb1997]

I remember 5 year old me playing this game for the first time, and being scared to DEATH of this song. Now that I'm older, it gives me the chills in the coolest way XD

[@GiratinaofFury]

Those weird groaning sounds in the background make me think of zombies or petrified bodies in the under growth that are just clinging to life and calling out for help.

[@96NightRider96]

Loved this so much. They really don't make games like this anymore.

[@mblaber6313]

It was a rainy day dark outside when I played this episode that just added to the creepiness.

[@ClassyDeerBoi]

The perfect mood setter imo.

[@vincentshellacque6228]

First time I played this game I was 17. The soundtrack felt very atmospheric and cool, but I really wonder what it would have felt like to play this as a kid.

[@MarcoAntonio-zh4hk]

17 isn't kid?

[@mattmadden2274]

+Mr.Ghost Can confirm. The level with the big snake was especially scary. I loved it so much.

[@ItsNotAProblem]

+Mr.Ghost I played this when I was 5 and I didn't find it scary at all, in fact I found it quite atmospheric and immersive

[@tdub6542]

SirLovesALott Dawgg samee

[@cringer8107]

let me tell you its one of the best gaming experiences you can have...

[@sparkchao8221]

This is really creepy music to play while reading horror stories.

[@Kashmelano]

This song stood out the most.. this is that go outside in the middle of the night and think music

[@gabecooper1659]

I get chills when i hear this, such an incredible track

[@Goodsir420]

I definitely need to dig out my ps2 and give Sly another play through.

[@Skeeball-xe6qp]

Im playing it for the first time and i love it

[@JackGriffin745]

When I was a kid, this song used to freak me out.

[@ebtrax4081]

There's something about the atmosphere of this track, and this entire chapter for that matter, that really stands out from the rest of the game.

[@dewidumortier8552]

I never played Sly Cooper until last year, once I finally put my hand on the HD remaster on PS3 (I never had any sony console as a kid), and man for a game this old, it holds up so perfectly even today, I wish I could have it when I was little, i'm sure I would have adore this game. At the beggining everything was already perfect but MAN, when I heard this theme for the first time, I knew i would remember it for the rest of my life. Even though I've never played this game as a kid, I can already feel a sense of nostalgia listening to this. Really great fuckin' game.

[@LoganRaposo]

I find this quite relaxing actually. My anxiety has gone down tremendously after listening to this a couple of times

[@Kevin-gy2do]

+Raccoovius Maximus nice YTP'S 😂

[@nickyricardo7034]

Maybe I should try his the next time I'm having an anxiety attack

[@christopherdrake7140]

Bentley: These walls are making me claustrophobic. Whoa, did you see those reeds move?! There's something huge under there. You better get goin...

[@DoctorInk20]

That bit legit freaked me out first time. O_o

[@gmaeboy222]

Every time this song started when I played the game I was like "oh shit not again" haha love it

[@rgkong8783]

*This music is somewhat relaxing yet frightening...* it also gives Batman Arkham vibes

[@rgkong8783]

Yeah man :).

[@rgkong8783]

Still hearing this.

[@Hallofang]

I never felt so freaked out to play an area in a game before , I literally refused to play this area for a year. I replayed all of Mug shots turf that whole time.

[@plank7316]

bro those mosquitoes literally gave me a mini panic attack man damn

[@JaydanPuriel]

To me it were those blue ghosts popping out of nowhere

[@sayluke2372]

​@JaydanPuriel the ghosts and those voodoo flashlight guards terrified me when I was like 5 😂

[@Kuzamer]

The eerie atmosphere of this track was so unique.

[@emresarac6509]

Ahh that Nostalgia...

[@RYNO2511]

I haven't played this game in probbaly over 10 years but this music pops into my head every now and again, glad I finally found it.

[@nathangordon4891]

These were always my favourite levels when I was a kid, loved the setting and zombie/ghost enemies

[@tdub6542]

Same and hearing her voice

[@nathangordon4891]

T DUB SLAIIIIIIIII COOPUH!

[@thedarklordchinchin4873]

I’ll start listening to this once I go to New Orleans

[@TPDManiacXC626]

The vibe will be even more ominous if you’re out in the swampy wilderness all alone at night!

[@IAMSUPERCRASH]

So ambient... I love it

[@alexmartinraiderfan7695]

Out of all the Sly 1 songs this one's got to be the relaxing peacefully and best one to listen to I love it.

[@kuroodo_]

idk about you guys, but this song is very soothing and relaxing for me and I enjoy it. Always reminds of the ending to Cur For The Itch by Linkin Park.

[@Matt_0716]

Yes!

[@ScreenSpidah]

Wow I'm not the only one that made that connection! I know exactly which part you're talking about too.

[@eagle_klaw_]

I thought I was the only one who thought that for so long! That messed with my head for a long time

[@eddieseehausen]

Kodringo reminds me of Linkin Park from the meteora album era. Rest In Peace Chester Bennington. 2 years later and we still miss you. 😢😔

[@jessucharski525]

chester was my stage name i am still alive and sly is my alter ego. The song in the end was about starvation/theft in paris and disney world among other things

[@ZAWARUDO1335]

Mz.Ruby's section of the game always spooked me as a kid

[@emickens619]

Memories...I remember this song from Ms Ruby...the music mixed with feeling knowing you have no lucky charms left so one mistake or hit and its over.....

[@Killuminati1997]

This used to scare the shit outta me as a kid lmfao glad to know im not the only one

[@finalfantasy1912]

I mean it's an illegal voodoo operation complete with zombie chicken slaughter houses, a gigantic Loch Ness Monster guarding the facility and mosquito enemies that can kill you instantly. Scared the shit out of me as a kid.

[@marcosrevenge754]

Mz. Ruby ❤️

[@r3venge97]

Imagine that you’re little fox with yellow fur and two tails, and you’re hiding from evil hedgehog with red pupils in his eyes, dark blue fur, knife and deadly smile somewhere in Forbidden woods.

[@narutofanboy3638]

Dude this gives me good memories when I was 5 and I played this game

[@kadaveria115]

same af

[@saintshall3265]

My favorite theme from this franchise

[@TonyTheTiger94]

the goosebumps i got my spine is unreal, this sound scared the hell out of me when i was a kid... good memories

[@Prince-Shogun]

This is dark and horror filled music fitting for a swamp!

[@illeatyochildren6673]

When I was a kid and played this stage that theme would always scare the shit out of me

[@TheDJYosh]

This theme is really eerie. There is something, something about this theme that makes me think that there is some unknown entity watching me the entire time I'm playing through this level. Mrs. Ruby may be one of the world authorities on voodoo, but not even the most skilled voodoo masters can hope to control the true nature of this dark art.

[@jessucharski525]

it's probably my dad we are allways looking for people to join us, and if you play the game that makes you interesting!

[@w1ntermode]

Th-The Swamp. I-Its, breathing!

[@Guzuma]

This is still one of the only levels in games I played as a kid, to still freak me out as a grown ass adult. The other two being Convexity in Spyro A New Beginning and the dog pound level in Dog’s Life.

[@meganwhite9090]

I always remember this song making me feel strange as a child, in a way that I couldn't describe at the time. Eerie, is the word I was looking for.

[@vizzy9222]

So much nostolgia

[@mega_ferret6359]

When I was a kid, this area really stood out to me. It was scary but incredibly rewarding to finish. Especially the boss fight. It's such a great game. It's a fantastic example of what only minor progressions can do, sometimes the simple movements can do so much.

[@mrfox6662]

I heard a random cello chord in a song earlier today that sounded soo familiar. I racked my memory for like 10 minutes and finally recalled sly cooper and the swamp zone. I've now found it. The swamp was always one of my favorite parts.

[@theofficialfunkystore]

Majestic as f*ck.

[@roms3]

I always loved this theme.

[@silvurrrboi230]

Never fails to help me with falling asleep

[@Vindaya_]

Always thinking about that waterfall

[@jahquestanderson9471]

Oh my gawd. A green waterfall overflowing with bones and body parts. I'm telling you the health department is gonna come down big time on this dump.

[@psyched1375]

world 3 still remains my favorite in sly cooper, probably of all platformers. of course the dark imagery is very fitting, however i think the soundtrack takes center stage. each of its themes oddly fit together to create this mystical/gloomy atmosphere while also maintaining the muddy sound of the swampland; like the country banjo riffs and low groaning synthesizers. kudos to the composer for this piece! ps i'd love to see sly cooper remake :)

[@delorianholley6850]

Chapter 3 not world 3 lol this isn't Mario

[@Heffy_Boi]

This gets better every time I hear it, superb!

[@Robdrummerkid]

What scared me was the sudden noise the voodoo rat guard would make when he spotted you and shoot you lol.

[@Egg-n3d]

This wouldnt be out of place in Silent Hill 2

[@ReymuruTempest]

Another SH and Sly Cooper fan?? You rock

[@Egg-n3d]

@@ReymuruTempest Grew up with Crash Bandicoot and Sly Cooper. Got into Silent Hill a couple years back. Timeless franchises.

[@FartingMaverick]

It was that creepy then I was sure that game is extremely short and that's the song of last area in the game before final boss

[@JordanPorter11207]

Fighting Mz Ruby was so much fun.

[@noriakikakyoin1423]

Jordan Porter entire fight was a quick time event but hey what ever floats your boat

[@brandonthesteele]

I fucking hated it. It was easy to throw myself off rhythm and get hit with every magic volley. And I had to sit through that god forsaken cutscene EVERY TIME.

[@scottylewis8124]

I have a very good memory.

[@cameronmcabee6072]

Used to be creeped by this music. Brings back some good memories now.

[@SimicChameleon]

Can't believe this game and music still classic despite it been 2-decade old game.

[@Pipboy3004]

Chilling

[@Pipboy3004]

Pipboy3004 I agree

[@Pipboy3004]

+Pipboy3004 Me too

[@Pipboy3004]

Jeez whats going on in this thread

[@Pipboy3004]

Ikr this guy needs to get a life

[@mylifeisameme8656]

Pipboy3004 this is honestly one of the funniest things ive read in a comments section

[@6xten]

So epically massive! I love this so much!

[@nat040496]

Havent played this game in like 15 years, but i still think about this song often. Its so haunting yet so beautiful

[@Unknownuser20-f9b]

Petition to get Sly 1-4 on the PS4 and potentially the PS5

[@arkfounder7056]

My favorite soundtrack in the game, the perfect atmosphere.

[@JimsGamingCave]

The nostalgia is strong with this one. This track stood out to me, the most. In the process of completing Sly 3 on the PS3. Would definitely go through all of it again, if all games were remastered for the PS4. The series deserves more attention than what it has already gotten.

[@aca9874]

I first played this game when I was 7 and when I got to this level I remember getting goosebumps from dark yet ambient this music was and I didn't want to leave it, but I had to beat the game.

[@reno4514]

This would freak me out when I was younger. Had to turn the volume all the way down while playing through the swamp chapter😰

[@Kikiraa]

my child hood

[@vixeMIDDLETON]

I played this for first time 15 years ago (2005) memories 😜😜

[@DrizzyDrayg]

I will never forget this track

[@angelofmusic1992]

Just played this level for the first time. Gave me some trouble, but got through it eventually. Love this track, so different from the other ones.

[@jackspedicy]

Definitely a standout from the rest of the soundtrack. I always felt that, this song and level is way too scary for this game and I was relieved as a kid to finally finish this part of the game. This part alway felt heavy and dark to me.

[@zackarymario1335]

i miss sly so much

[@blitz12399]

My brain was always fried by the time Id reach this level and I didn’t have a memory card. So I’d let this tune play in the background for a while to avoid losing my progress until I was ready to finish the game. Looking back on it this tune was perfect for that point of the game. Those were the days. 😂

[@Kashmelano]

this theme is like a relaxing tune

[@nightwatch5024]

My soul left my body when I heard this...... I wanna go back to the good days.....

[@jacobbernard1393]

I hear this music, and suddenly, I'm 7 years old again. I love this game so much.

[@bluedragonfire4960]

This brings back so many memories. I want to go back to being in grade 9 again!

[@tegelsten45]

when i was four i was kinda scared of the sound when i was playing alone in the house

[@livenmetalicas9591]

The snake scared the shit out of me and still does lmao 😂

[@josh984gamer5]

This place always made me feel uneasy as a kid. I love it

[@dremabry7983]

This song brings back so many old memories

[@justanotheryoutuber1997]

Never played this game as a kid, but man do I wish I would have. Just recently watched a play through and this soundtrack stood out to me the most

[@loganparks-eskew5863]

Holy nostalgia. Soo many deaths

[@1KDeezy]

this brings so many memories

[@dohvakiindragonborn6278]

You know, this would totally fit Doctor Facilier

[@Prod_Mikey]

If there’s ever a sly 5 I want mrs ruby to come back, this music is faintly playing in the background as sly feels an eerie force around him. Then the volume on this song goes to 11 and mrs ruby shows herself to sly. A perfect and terrifying scene. I think mrs ruby has the second best soundtrack for her level, (besides dimitri in sly 2 because his music is goat) but mrs ruby is so ominous and I love it, just pure terror. And not to mention her boss battle when it goes from 9.5/10 to 100/10. Overall I think the sly series is the best in all of gaming history. (Possible a hot take but idc) If Sony remakes the series or makes a sly 5, the sales would be off the charts and I would love that for this series. Truly the best thing that kid me had