Handing a beloved series with a strong fanbase to an unproven studio was always going to be a risk, and unfortunately, it did not pan out.

The best thing the game has going for it is the concept of time travel which leads to the most varied worlds yet, along with some of the most unique characters joining the playable cast. The minigames are stronger across the board as well.

However, the narrative is by far the weakest in the series, the loading times are ridiculous, and the level design is questionable at best compared to even the first game. This leads to a very underwhelming experience regardless of how much of a Sly Cooper fan the player is.

This should be a case study for any studio considering handing off their game to other studios.