"Sly Cooper: Band of Thieves" is a platforming video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions and released for the PlayStation 2 in 2004. It is the second installment in the Sly Cooper series, following the adventures of a raccoon thief named Sly Cooper and his friends, Bentley the turtle and Murray the hippo. The game features a mix of stealth, action, and puzzle-solving elements as players navigate various environments to steal treasures and defeat enemies. In this game, Sly and his team aim to recover the Thievius Raccoonus, a book containing their family's thieving techniques, which has been stolen by the Fiendish Five, a group of villains. Players control Sly and can switch between characters to utilize their unique abilities. The game is known for its engaging story, vibrant graphics, and smooth gameplay mechanics, making it a beloved title among fans of the genre.