We love raccoons. They're furry, cuddly, and funny-looking with their mask-like appearance. These nocturnal woodland creatures are also known for their nimbleness and climbing ability. In Sly Cooper's case, those features make for an excellent thief.

There are lots of platform-jumping stages, a good deal of baddie-bashing, a couple of bosses, and plenty of item-grabbing. Of course, to keep with the theme of our hero, a little bit of stealth is required. Sly Cooper must use his wits and his speed if he hopes to avenge his family and kick plenty of butt. The question is, are you sly enough?

If not, we've got help. Our guide is stocked with general tips, a full walkthrough, secret information and much, much more. Read on!

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Finish the game and return to the hideout. Bentley will tell Sly that one of his buddies from Japan has sent over a video. This movie is the Japanese version of the intro movie, and it comes with extra animations.

To conserve lives, simply access the map screen when you are about to die. This allows you to keep horse-shoes you picked up in a stage. You can also pick up two 1-ups and a horseshoe easily and quickly in the first world's Hub Stage Prowling the Grounds. By using the map screen, you can enter and replay the stage quickly to gather lives and coins!

Collect all the bottles in a level to unlock either a special move, video clip, or historical document. Unlocked movies movies can be viewed by visiting Bentley at the hideout.

Obtain all the pages of the Thievius Raccoonus. This can be done by cracking open every fancy safe in the game (Sly cannot open the last one until he beats Clockwerk). This movie is kinda like an extra ending.

Complete all the Master Thief Runs. This movie offers some information on the making of Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus.

To learn a special move, beat a hub boss (member of the Fiendish Five).

Raleigh: Ninja Spire Jump
Muggshot: Railwalk and Railslide
Mz Ruby: Invisibility
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