PlayStation May Want to Revive the PSN’s Highest-Rated Game

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The iconic games like God of War, The Last of Us, Gran Turismo, and Uncharted, along with other significant Sony-owned AAA series, have been instrumental in keeping the PlayStation brand dominant within the video game industry. However, it’s essential to remember that Sony isn’t only about AAA blockbusters. They hold the rights to numerous lesser-known franchises that, unfortunately, haven’t seen much use for quite some time. Encouragingly, it seems that this could be different in the near future, if we are to believe some remarks from PlayStation co-CEO Herman Hulst.

In an interview with Famitsu, Hulst hinted that Sony is exploring ways to utilize their previous intellectual properties and create new game types. While some might view this as corporate jargon, it appears that PlayStation may be considering a revival of its old franchises. This speculation was backed by Andy Robinson, a well-known insider, who stated that Sony is working on resurrecting at least a couple of its lesser-known, classic IPs. If these rumors are true, Sony might want to look at the PlayStation Store to gauge which franchise revivals PlayStation enthusiasts are most eager for.

Some of the Best-Rated Games on the PS Store Are From a Legacy Sony Franchise

PlayStation Has Brought a Bunch of Classic PS2 Games to PS4/5, Including the Sly Cooper Trilogy

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve got to admit, Sony hasn’t given us native backwards compatibility like Xbox with its latest consoles. But fear not! They’ve been cleverly bringing back our favorite classics through the PlayStation Plus Premium subscription. Lately, they’ve been adding a slew of PlayStation 2 games, such as Tomb Raider Legend, Timesplitters: Future Perfect, and even Siren. However, among these retro treasures that have graced our modern consoles (PlayStation 4 and 5), the one that really stands out is the Sly Cooper trilogy.

Originally developed by Sucker Punch Productions, creators of “Ghost of Tsushima”, the “Sly Cooper” series is a stealth action-adventure franchise that follows a band of cunning animal characters as they globe-trot to execute complex heists against nefarious criminal groups. The initial three installments debuted exclusively on PlayStation 2, only making the transition to PS4/5 at the end of last year. “Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus”, the first game in the series, was reintroduced on modern consoles in June 2024, while “Sly 2” and “3” followed in mid-December.

Sly Cooper Being Highly-Rated on PSN Shows That There is an Audience for the Franchise

The first Sly Cooper games were met with universal praise upon their debut, and even after over two decades, fans’ affection for them remains unabated. Remarkably, all three original Sly Cooper titles on the PlayStation Store boast near-flawless user ratings. Specifically, Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus holds a 4.93 out of 5 global player score, while both Sly 2 and Sly 3 have an impressive rating of 4.96 out of 5. This places these three games among the highest-rated products ever distributed through the PlayStation Store.

Hey there, fellow gaming enthusiast! It’s clear that Sly Cooper has garnered a tremendous amount of appreciation within our PlayStation gaming community. If Sony is genuinely keen on making the most out of their old IPs, then I firmly believe that Sly Cooper would be an ideal choice for a well-deserved comeback. You see, it’s been quite some time since we’ve had a fresh installment in the Sly Cooper series – over a decade, to be exact! The last game, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time, was released back then, and ever since, there’s been no hint from Sony or Sucker Punch about its revival. Although it might take some time before we get our hands on a new Sly Cooper adventure, I fervently hope that the game’s continued popularity on the PlayStation Store serves as a powerful reminder to Sony about its enduring fanbase.

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2025-01-13 22:15