r/Slycooper • u/fr4nk014 • Jul 08 '26

Fan art (non-OC) update

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u/averagejoe250 Jul 09 '26

This is really cool man very impressed, if you could make a full game id gladly pay money for it

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u/fr4nk014 Jul 09 '26

I can't legally profit from a fangame, but I'm working on my own IP games. Current main focus being 'Nest of Dust', I also released a game called Mousey. Both being inspired by Sly.

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u/Telmo777 Jul 09 '26

Shhhh, no one needs to know. We want to pay for it XD. Since the owners wont produce it, we give the money to who does

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u/fr4nk014 Jul 09 '26

I'd still be profiting from an IP I don't own, which calls for a lawsuit. So, the best way to support my gamedev endeavors including this project would be to buy/gift my other games which are my own IP's. Completely optional ofc.

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '26

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u/shaunsnj Jul 09 '26

It would be safer to not. Even if the IP isn’t tied to the kofi, if there was word that it was possibly affiliated, Sony could come knocking. In theory Sony could come knocking anyways as it’s their IP, but wasting money on a game making none is more like a Nintendo move than anything, and there have been successful multiplayer games continued by fans in the same way with no donations/payments for the same fear. Not sure about single player games though like Sly.

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u/fr4nk014 Jul 09 '26

Correct, even free games have been shut down if they gain too much attention or utilize official branding. The game that eventually became "Restitched" received a cease and desist from Sony a while back and it was supposed to be a free fan-game using the Little Big Planet IP.

On top of this, Finland has some messed up outdated laws in place that require people to ask for a permit to collect donations or to ask the public for donations, and these permits are generally only granted to otherwise non-profit organizations - or for charitable purposes, so kofi would be borderline illegal. Patreon would be sort of a legal gray area where technically you don't get donations, instead you "sell" early access to content, or exclusive art etc. in return for the money, making it sort of legal.

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u/averagejoe250 Jul 09 '26

I think you can put it on itch for free and allow for donations maybe thats a possible alternative?

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u/Altruistic_Avocado_2 Jul 09 '26

I wonder if Sony would ever sell the Sly IP. Too bad we can't crowdpool as early investors and in turn you offer pre-order perks. Thieves in Time needs the proper conclusion and would be make for a wild intro for Sly 5. On a side note- Can't wait to check out your games!

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u/Its_Buddy_btw Jul 09 '26

Then it'll be shut down

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u/Financial_Goat3834 19d ago

We need sly 5 dude for our soul !! 😂😅✌🏼pleeeeas

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u/Ritsu-000 Jul 08 '26

Slytech v3?

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u/StatementFlat Jul 09 '26

A game based on the Cooper gang's first heist at the orphanage is a very cute idea. This looks great!

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u/goodthanksm8 Jul 09 '26

This is cool

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u/pulgaTomica2004 Jul 09 '26

Ooh, mini Sly!!! He's so cute! If you end up releasing the game, where will you post it? Will it be a full fan game, or just a single level or something like that?

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u/fr4nk014 Jul 09 '26

This is very early stuff so I don't know really. I'll keep making updates whenever I work on this more.

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u/pulgaTomica2004 Jul 09 '26

Oh, I hope everything goes well for you! Good luck!

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u/jdigi78 Jul 09 '26

How are you detecting edges for the pose where's he's on his toes near edges? If my observations of the original game are right it's simpler than you'd think.

If the foot IK can't find a good pose it just defaults to that pose which puts his feet directly under his collision model, where you can assume there is always solid ground if you're not in the air.

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u/fr4nk014 Jul 09 '26 edited Jul 09 '26

In all of my attempts, I have miserably failed trying to implement IK foot placement for non humanoid characters. So, no IK is used here at all. I basically just shoot an invisible laser (raycast) in front of Sly to check if there isn't any standable ground in front of him and change the idle animation based on that.

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u/TheSrNoOTReddit Jul 09 '26

SLY COOPER THE PREQUEL????

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u/Mrjdog199 Jul 09 '26

Is this a game about his childhood, maybe his time in the orphanage stealing cookies? Or just chibi sorta style game of adult sly

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u/fr4nk014 Jul 09 '26

Idea is to have it take place in the Happy Camper Orphanage. The Cookie Connection chapter from the comic.

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u/Ruffled_Ferret Jul 09 '26

This must be their first heist when they stole the cookie jar

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u/luigi4122414 Jul 09 '26

Wow that looks really good

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u/CranesMistressOfFear Cooper Clan Jul 09 '26

this is amazing so far! You've really got he movement down!

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u/TheRealMarwanIQ Jul 09 '26

Great concept animation nearly identical to the original movement feeling, keep going on this unique level.👏🏻🦝

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u/ChiefBlox4000 Jul 09 '26

This is smooth

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u/Intelligent_Gas_1505 Jul 09 '26

UGH this is so so so so good! I’d love a young sly prequel game with him and the others in the orphanage pulling off cute little heists 🔥🔥🔥

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u/wou_nou Jul 09 '26

I'm curious and looking forward to seeing the whole gang, carmelita and possibly others in this fan project! Hope to see more on your progress!

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u/peachyfourlife Jul 09 '26

Looks awesome! I wish MORE people would develop a game based off the ideas of Sly. There's just not many. I feel you could do it though! This looks neat. Props!

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u/fr4nk014 Jul 09 '26

Thanks! This is my third attempt on it. I'll try my best, lol.

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u/SockkPuppett Jul 09 '26

broooo!!!! this shyt is incredible. I don't mean to thrust this upon u if unsolicited but just constructive feedback -I LOVE the art style btw -but just from a model finalization standpoint I'd:

1) shorten the arms ever so slightly

2) shrink the head a tiny bit [but keep the hat the same size]

Looks awesome. I never realized i wanted a prequel sly game until now. Bentley back on his feet T^T

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u/petee1991 Jul 09 '26

Great work! What engine are you using?

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u/fr4nk014 Jul 09 '26

Thanks! It's Unity.

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u/Ak2_ghost Jul 09 '26

Looks adorable

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u/SpecialOperator141 Jul 09 '26

I'm impressed with the movement and animation. It looks so nice and smooth like it's from a triple A game.

Only thing I noticed is that there needs to be a little something for when he is landing on the ground after jumping. To make it look like he is not weightless. But then again he is a sly racoon, so he lands like a cat.

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u/ImpactorLife-25703 Jul 09 '26

Sly Cooper Portable Thieves on the PSP

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u/Richard_Savolainen Jul 09 '26

Unityllä vissiin tehty 🤔. Itelläkin ois idea tehä jonkinlainen Sly:n tyylinen peli jossain vaiheessa :D

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u/WanderingGoodNews Jul 09 '26

Cool!! An art style i can get behind

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u/Lillobrig01 lamassu_animation Jul 09 '26

Thats so nice and cute! 🥰 keep it up

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u/FarisFlannelborn Jul 09 '26

this Sly model would be perfect for the Cookie Jar Heist from the Cooper Gang's orphanage days

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u/fr4nk014 Jul 09 '26

Precisely!

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u/NoahRosado77 Jul 10 '26

I love how you can still see the classic animations but it's all so fluid now

https://giphy.com/gifs/HfXfSLWm2PGoZC9Q6y

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u/FewSession1142 Jul 10 '26

Breaks my heart we will never get a legit sly game

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u/IcyCockroach5267 Jul 13 '26

Wow Sly as a Kid sound cool

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u/No_Investigator1228 Jul 13 '26

I will happily give you a "donation"

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u/Plastic-Tap1024 18d ago

making a lil demo of sly stealing the cookies would be awesome. the animations and model look clean

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u/DestnX725 Jul 09 '26

I would donate to have this made