Ratchet & Clank Collection

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 126 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 126
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 126
  3. Negative: 14 out of 126

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  1. wildemu
    Dec 30, 2014
    7
    Unlike FFX and God of War, this series hasn't aged well in terms of game design. The levels have very little variety in terms of platforming, and the developers tried to mask that with annoying mini-games in the 2nd and 3rd entries. The lack of check-points can also cause some rage-inducing moments, particularly in UYA. Port-wise, the games are playable and you should go through them fine.Unlike FFX and God of War, this series hasn't aged well in terms of game design. The levels have very little variety in terms of platforming, and the developers tried to mask that with annoying mini-games in the 2nd and 3rd entries. The lack of check-points can also cause some rage-inducing moments, particularly in UYA. Port-wise, the games are playable and you should go through them fine. I've encountered sound cut-offs but it was very rare. The cut-scenes are unedited but that is to be expected when you slap together a collection for some quick profit.

    It's a shame because I really enjoyed the PS3 series, but the original 3 are pretty rough around the edges.    … Expand
  2. Ecto1
    Jul 4, 2014
    5
    On PS2 these games were amazing, on PS3 they were better with their 1080p60fps presentation and controls. On Vita, its blurry and pixilated from not being native res and it lags and slows down from 30fps to create stutter, slowdown and lag.

    There are numerous also glitches including in the audio like music cutting out or gun sounds playing on repeat till you hit square. The games are    On PS2 these games were amazing, on PS3 they were better with their 1080p60fps presentation and controls. On Vita, its blurry and pixilated from not being native res and it lags and slows down from 30fps to create stutter, slowdown and lag.

    There are numerous also glitches including in the audio like music cutting out or gun sounds playing on repeat till you hit square.

    The games are amazing but just like the horribly bad Jak trilogy on vita, also made by this same developer, they ruin my memories of this franchise.(whats left of it after the more resent ratchet games that is)

    When is Sony going to stop giving its Classic flagship titles the middle finger on the Vita? Jak was horrible with its slowdowns and control issues, God of war was 18fps and now ratchet is sub par... The only good trilogy on Vita is Sly.    … Expand
  3. OutATime
    Jul 5, 2014
    5
    If you don't want to read my whole review at least read this: The game is not native resolution. It's blurry, pixelated and has slowdown and glitches. There is no cross save with PS3 even though the trophies are shared between the Vita and PS3. The PS3 version on PSN is cheaper, and comes with the Vita version for free.

    The Vita is full of bad ports. After the team that did this brought    If you don't want to read my whole review at least read this: The game is not native resolution. It's blurry, pixelated and has slowdown and glitches. There is no cross save with PS3 even though the trophies are shared between the Vita and PS3. The PS3 version on PSN is cheaper, and comes with the Vita version for free.

    The Vita is full of bad ports. After the team that did this brought us the infamously bad Jak collection I was not expecting much. While this collection is definitely better than the Jak one, it's no where near as good as the Sly collection (Which, apart from Sly 1, was actually native resolution and runs quite well, even if the cut scenes are very compressed.)

    This collection has reasonably uncompressed cut scenes in comparison. On the other hand, the graphics are about on par with the PS2 version, with some graphicle glitches and some missing effects. The game is not native resolution and so looks quite blurry and pixelated. If I wanted to play the game in a lower resolution I would whip out my PS2. The on the go argument can only get you so far, especially if it leads to compromises to classic titles.

    As well as all that, it only runs at 30FPS with drops and slowdown, creating a slow motion like effect, similar to what happens if you play the HD collection in 3D on the PS3. It also crashed a few times in my play through. Do not believe some of the naive Vita owners (Most aren't, but some...) when they say it runs fine. Most of them believe Assassins Creed runs fine on the Vita, even though it runs at 18FPS, and also is blurry, pixelated and glitchy. It was only until the HD release of Assassins Creed that people called it out for being bad.

    In all, it's not the worst collection or port on the Vita, but as with all others (Except, debatably, the aforementioned Sly collection) the Vita is not the best place to experience them, especially because it is cheaper to buy the PS3 version on PSN, and the you get the Vita one free as well, which makes it worth while (Except of course there is no cross save even though the trophies are shared between the Vita and PS3!)

    It's a 5 for me because it is not the worst, but I wish Sony would stop shoving inferior ports onto the Vita. This, Jak, GoW and Borderlands 2 puts Sony and the Vita to shame, especially the classic exclusives. You would think Sony would give a damn.    … Expand
  4. EmilyMonster
    Oct 11, 2016
    6
    I haven't run into any of the technical issues people are talking about in other reviews, but I do have complaints on how it controls. The lack of L2 and R2 buttons make controlling this game a nightmare. If you can, get the PS3 version over this one.

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Aug 25, 2014
    80
    A polished collection that every Sony fan should have in their... collection. [September 2014, p81]
  2. Gaming Age
    Aug 11, 2014
    91
    They're fun, they play well, and they still feel like they're worth playing a decade after the fact. Throw in the whole on-the-go aspect you get with the Vita, and it makes it easy to recommend picking this up.
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  3. GameOver.gr
    Jul 29, 2014
    90
    The “classic” trilogy is consisted of three of the most important action/ platforming games of all time. Look away only if you already own the PS3 version.
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