The frame rate is capped at (compared to the PS3’s 60 FPS). While purists noticed the difference, the stability on the PCSA00068 cartridge is solid. There are very few noticeable frame drops even during the chaotic “Great Ancestors” boss fights. Loading times are respectable for 2013 handheld hardware, averaging 7–10 seconds between major zones.
The Vita’s suspend/resume feature is a killer app here. Being able to pause mid-heist, put the Vita to sleep, and resume hours later without booting up a console makes the episodic structure of the game perfect for handheld play. Sly Cooper - Thieves in Time -PCSA00068- -NTSC-