Ratchet & Clank Collection

 PlayStation Vita
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7.8

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  1. lloydy280
    Jul 12, 2014
    8
    Really solid port of three classic games, we all know Ratchet and Clank, whacky weapons, hilarious story and lots of luscious planets to explore. The games go from strength to strength and none of the Jak and Daxter issues to be seen. Solid 31fps, not sure where others are getting framerate bug issues, 10 hours for me and haven't noticed any yet... but they must exist so beware I guess.Really solid port of three classic games, we all know Ratchet and Clank, whacky weapons, hilarious story and lots of luscious planets to explore. The games go from strength to strength and none of the Jak and Daxter issues to be seen. Solid 31fps, not sure where others are getting framerate bug issues, 10 hours for me and haven't noticed any yet... but they must exist so beware I guess. Make sure u get the psn PS3 version as its cross buy and £14 instead of £20 on the vita... enjoy!… Expand
  2. Lolzified
    Jul 30, 2014
    8
    I personally only bought this for Ratchet & Clank 3 on the go, and Mass Media not only reached my expectations, they absolutely amazed me. Mass Media, the same company behind the disgusting work that was The Jak & Daxter Trilogy, has also included the other two main titles on the PS2 in here as well, and while the first game has some noticeable input lag, it won't break the game. The otherI personally only bought this for Ratchet & Clank 3 on the go, and Mass Media not only reached my expectations, they absolutely amazed me. Mass Media, the same company behind the disgusting work that was The Jak & Daxter Trilogy, has also included the other two main titles on the PS2 in here as well, and while the first game has some noticeable input lag, it won't break the game. The other two, Ratchet & Clank 2 and Ratchet & Clank 3 are absolutely perfect ports of truly astounding games. They have aged amazingly, the graphics are beautiful, not the best looking on the Vita, but beautiful none-the-less. The music and sound is great, along with the designs and cutscenes. Gameplay is a mix between combat and platforming, and it's great. With the exception of the black bars on the sides of the screen in pre-rendered cutscenes, this is a great port of some great PlayStation 2 classics, granted, the PS Vita isn't the best place to experience them for the first time, if you've already played it and are looking to revisit the early games, then this is a trilogy you mustn't miss out on. For the sake of good Vita ports, please, buy this game.… Expand
  3. crashedragon
    Jul 4, 2014
    9
    The framerate is amazing for all three games, literally no slowdown at all so far. I've played all 3 and the framerate is identical to the ps3 and ps2 versions. The graphics are better than ps2 or around the same level, the first game already had input lag before the vita version, but now the second has some slight input lag, the third controls absolutely flawlessly. Half of the cutscenesThe framerate is amazing for all three games, literally no slowdown at all so far. I've played all 3 and the framerate is identical to the ps3 and ps2 versions. The graphics are better than ps2 or around the same level, the first game already had input lag before the vita version, but now the second has some slight input lag, the third controls absolutely flawlessly. Half of the cutscenes are low-res and not fullscreen, which sucks, but the games are still just as fun as before, and you can plug in earphones to hear the awesome music better now. So yeah, three great games, the rare glitch here and there, no framerate issues, great graphics and at least 100 hours of gameplay; worth the purchase.… Expand
  4. Rakizta
    Jul 12, 2014
    10
    I noticed the other review about Ratchet and Clank Trilogy PS Vita,its really not credible giving the Low scores to this Game.Its very obvious about the other reviewer gave Low scores were not Game Expert.They do not appreciated the Travail of Mass Media,the one who ported Jak n Daxter on PS Vita.I know that the J&D Collection was very bad frame rate but still playable.But hopefully,theyI noticed the other review about Ratchet and Clank Trilogy PS Vita,its really not credible giving the Low scores to this Game.Its very obvious about the other reviewer gave Low scores were not Game Expert.They do not appreciated the Travail of Mass Media,the one who ported Jak n Daxter on PS Vita.I know that the J&D Collection was very bad frame rate but still playable.But hopefully,they don't compare the previous game that Mass Media did (Jak n Daxter Collection) to Ratchet and Clank which is Run 30 Fps,Solid and Very smooth.In short,its Perfect! Imagine,one of The Most Memorable Game of all time in the Very powerful Handheld! I thank the Mass Media (Of course Insomniac too) because they gave us their Best to play the Ratchet and Clank Collection to Ps Vita.They made this for new players and for those players since 2002 to play in Modern Era. And for those Haters,please don't read this Review .And don't play R&C Collection if you don't Like,and don't leave any Bad Comment if you not Experience to play This Game! R&C Rules! Fans since 2002 :-)… Expand
  5. mgsocelot
    Jul 17, 2014
    10
    One of the Best game series of all time: Ratchet & Clank Trilogy! As a Fan of R&C,I don't have an Issue about this game.There is an issue about glitches and crashes,but as a fan,no matter what issue they throw to this game,Im gonna give this a perfect 10.I thank Insomniac and mass Media to their Best effort even if it is not perfect but the memories and awesomeness that this series give.IOne of the Best game series of all time: Ratchet & Clank Trilogy! As a Fan of R&C,I don't have an Issue about this game.There is an issue about glitches and crashes,but as a fan,no matter what issue they throw to this game,Im gonna give this a perfect 10.I thank Insomniac and mass Media to their Best effort even if it is not perfect but the memories and awesomeness that this series give.I will keep this game forever,and let the other gamers experience one of the greatest game of all time!… Expand
  6. JamalKhan
    Jul 5, 2014
    9
    After several other HD collections, the Ratchet and clank trilogy has come to the Vita. The trilogy includes all of the content of the original releases except for the multiplayer of Ratchet 3 Up your Arsenal.
    The trilogy has been ported by Mass Media inc, the studio responsible for the not so well received Jak and Daxter port to the Vita last year. However the Ratchet and Clank port runs    After several other HD collections, the Ratchet and clank trilogy has come to the Vita. The trilogy includes all of the content of the original releases except for the multiplayer of Ratchet 3 Up your Arsenal.
    The trilogy has been ported by Mass Media inc, the studio responsible for the not so well received Jak and Daxter port to the Vita last year. However the Ratchet and Clank port runs much better at a solid 30fps, in addition to that the games do not suffering from any bugs, glitches or crashes which made people so angry with Jak and Daxter on the Vita.
    Even though the games run smoothly, the games do unfortunately look dated graphically, these games are 10 year ago and it shows. The cut scenes are the worst offenders because just like the ps3 version they are not in HD and instead, as a compromise, the aspect ratio has been altered in an attempt to improve the visual quality, this may seem bad but it is nowhere near as horrible as the pixelated mess which was the Sly collection on Vita. But it is still disappointing though as the picture quality does not do justice to the high quality writing and story of each of the games. The in-game graphics are in HD but due to outdated textures and polygon count the games ultimately looks like a bunch of shiny ps2 games, they don’t look terrible but they don’t look great either. Although the games don’t look great, the fun and fitting soundtrack sound good on the Vita.
    Graphics are not everything though and the gameplay of the trilogy is just how you remember it, excellent. The variety of weapons at Ratchet’s disposal makes the games extremely fun and enjoyable for anyone no matter their age or skill level. The controls are solid with the back-touch pad only being used for minor actions such as strafing and crouching. It’s cool to see how each instalment improves upon the last, one gameplay element I which was added to Ratchet 1 and 2 is the control scheme of Ratchet 3 which allowed for better aiming and even a First person mode. The games are also a little too easy for my liking and there is only one difficulty setting but that’s only a minor issue though.
    The Ratchet and clank trilogy provides an enormous amount of value for a budget release, with each game having around 10 hours’ worth of story content each and that’s not even mentioning the collectables and the trophy lists for each game, that means there are three platinum’s for the price of one, but there is no cross-save meaning that there are no double platinum’s.
    Overall you should definitely pick up these classics right away if you’re a Vita owner and especially if you have never played these games before; better yet the trilogy is cross-buy meaning that if you buy it digitally than you also get the ps3 version for free. With that being said the Ratchet and Clank trilogy gets an A grade. So don’t let Mass media’s last port scare you off and relieve the adventures of Ratchet and Clank on the Vita.
    If you liked this review be sure to subscribe and if you think I could improve in any way let me know by commenting below, thanks for watching.    … Expand
  7. darkhairwarrior
    Jul 31, 2014
    8
    Ratchet & Clank has never had that 'console emulation' on a handheld. Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters on the PSP was close, but the absence of arenas and a second joystick definitely held it back. Secret Agent Clank was a completely different kind of game altogether, and Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault (Q-Force)'s PS Vita debut was less than stellar. Much less.

    But all of that has    Ratchet & Clank has never had that 'console emulation' on a handheld. Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters on the PSP was close, but the absence of arenas and a second joystick definitely held it back. Secret Agent Clank was a completely different kind of game altogether, and Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault (Q-Force)'s PS Vita debut was less than stellar. Much less.

    But all of that has changed, now that the Ratchet & Clank Collection is on the PS Vita! I'm going to list information, pros, cons, and my overall notes and thoughts to help you decide wither or not you should be interested in this portable collection.

    WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

    The Ratchet & Clank Collection consists of:
    -Ratchet & Clank
    -Ratchet & Clank 2: Going Commando (Locked and Loaded)
    -Ratchet & Clank 3: Up Your Arsenal

    These are the first 3 Ratchet & Clank games for the PS2 developed by Insomniac Games (and ported by Mass Media).Currently, there is no physical release for the game in North America. However, the entire trilogy costs 3.3GB, which isn't too bad as long as you've already gotten over those rediculous PS Vita memory card prices.

    The Physical Version of this game sold in certain regions consists of a gamebreaking bug in Ratchet & Clank 2: Locked and Loaded, be warned.

    Oh,and the PS Vita port of Ratchet & Clank 3: Up Your Arsenal is lacking any sort of multiplayer functions from the PS2 version, which really sucks if you were expecting your multiplayer fix on the PS Vita.

    CONS:

    -Lack of Multiplayer Mode for R&C3: UYA*
    -Some Sound Effects are poor quality. (Things like Ratchet's gameplay voice clips)
    -Occasional Music Track skipping
    -Rear Touch Pad can cause awkward controls*
    -Slight Input Lag (most notible for the first game)*

    PROS:

    -SOLID 30fps (Like the Sly Cooper Collection on PS Vita)*
    -More polished than the PS3 Collection (PS3 Collection Ported by Idol Minds)*
    -The Color looks the same as it did on PS2 (Unlike the PS3 Collection which had washed out colors)
    -Custom Soundtrack (You can listen to the music downloaded on your PS Vita during gameplay)*
    -Menus have correct touch commands
    -Modified textures for handheld convenience
    -Strong Battery Life (I played R&C3 UYA for close to 5 hours straight and still had more than half my battery available. (I own the OLED 3G model)*
    -No black tansition screens (Make the game's presentation feel much faster)

    (* = Strong Points)

    THOUGHTS & OPINIONS:

    Since the PS2 & PS3 versions of these games ran at 60fps, the framerate may through you off at first, but you get used to it fast. Speaking of getting used to things, after playing Ratchet & Clank 3: Up Your Arsenal for a few hours, I was using the Rear Touch Pad instinctively with no issues. (Hours).
    Another thing worth mentioning is, I absolutely love playing on Annihilation Nation with music from my PS Vita, Custom Soundtrack really is an overlooked feature.
    And again, the lack of any physical release kept me sore, and I do hope Sony reconsideres one later down the road. The Ratchet & Clank Collection on PS Vita is less glitchy, but also less quality than the PS3 version. You're also walking around with 3 of the greatest games ever in your pocket, and I don't think I'll be going back to the PS3 Collection any time soon.

    SCORE:

    The Ratchet & Clank Collection on PS Vita may have a few issues, but nothing you won't get used to after playing for a while. I'd give it an 8.6/10    … Expand
  8. blackeagle84
    Aug 10, 2014
    8
    I have this collection on PS3 and i always loved ratchet. If you want the best quality possible you should play it on PS3, but i think you should also consider this game for vita. Sure the graphics aren't clean as in PS3 version but the action is still furious and the framerate is solid. Compared to jak collection, this one is much better done although not perfect.
    So if you want to have    I have this collection on PS3 and i always loved ratchet. If you want the best quality possible you should play it on PS3, but i think you should also consider this game for vita. Sure the graphics aren't clean as in PS3 version but the action is still furious and the framerate is solid. Compared to jak collection, this one is much better done although not perfect.
    So if you want to have some fun on the go, give this one a try, i think you will not regret it. It still got that ratchet and clank charm from the old days.    … Expand
  9. TruAndru
    Oct 24, 2014
    9
    Nostalgia, I really enjoyed playing this game again. Admittedly it can pose a challenge for those who are playing it for the first time because of screen and controls, but with so many guides on the internet you'll have no problem just enjoying your journey through the three games. I read that some people had glitchy issues with the game, but i haven't experienced any of that yet. EnjoyNostalgia, I really enjoyed playing this game again. Admittedly it can pose a challenge for those who are playing it for the first time because of screen and controls, but with so many guides on the internet you'll have no problem just enjoying your journey through the three games. I read that some people had glitchy issues with the game, but i haven't experienced any of that yet. Enjoy it, I'd even encourage first timers.… Expand
  10. Nam12399
    Dec 3, 2014
    8
    From a huge ratchet and clank fan. it's great to say that this port is fantastic, with only a few problems. in the first game, some of the music in the planets wont play (for example, the boss theme for the blargian snaggle beast won't play. just the regular music) as well as 30fps, rather than 60fps. the ps2 game had 60fps, but the vita one doesn't. Mass media did a good job this time,From a huge ratchet and clank fan. it's great to say that this port is fantastic, with only a few problems. in the first game, some of the music in the planets wont play (for example, the boss theme for the blargian snaggle beast won't play. just the regular music) as well as 30fps, rather than 60fps. the ps2 game had 60fps, but the vita one doesn't. Mass media did a good job this time, makes up for the mistake that was the jak and daxter collection.… Expand
  11. jesusmarin100
    Jan 21, 2016
    8
    I played and finished the three games on the Ps Vita. There are some lag when there are big explosions. I wish that the ratchet and clank 3 had been online like ps3, but it's not like that. But the games are amazing and deserve to be played in a ps vita.
  12. HTGamer
    Apr 4, 2017
    8
    Ratchet and Clank is great and this Collection features the best games of the series.

    Ratchet and Clank games are 3D platformers set in semi-open levels, with shooting mechanics. There are also the occasional mini-games. I admit that the shooting mechanics are archaic compared to modern shooters, but these games were not about shooting itself but rather about having fun. It's not    Ratchet and Clank is great and this Collection features the best games of the series.

    Ratchet and Clank games are 3D platformers set in semi-open levels, with shooting mechanics. There are also the occasional mini-games.

    I admit that the shooting mechanics are archaic compared to modern shooters, but these games were not about shooting itself but rather about having fun. It's not about headshots or killstreaks but using otherworldly weapons like sheepinator and Rhyno and have fun with them.

    While the 1st game focused more on platforming, each new game put platforming to the side in favor of shooting. By Ratchet 3 it had become too much of a shooter IMHO. Still, great games.

    Like many PS2 era games, Ratchet and Clank games are fun, with comical scripts and lighthearted humor. It's something that I totally miss these days with most modern games.

    On Vita these games run at just 30 fps (in contrast to the PS3 version's 60 fps) and can drop below that on demanding scenes, the game's resolution is lower than the screen's with some noticeable (but not distracting) aliasing, but even then the remaster is among the good ones. Playability is not affected too much. I have played all 3 games on Vita to completion.

    If you like Ratchet and Clank there are also the PS3-era games and the PS4 remake of the 1st game with much better graphics and revamped gameplay. I hope we see a new Ratchet and Clank game in the future.    … Expand
  13. Untitled94
    Jul 27, 2017
    8
    I love these games, and this is a great port of them for on the go. I was afraid at first, cause it was being released by the same people who released the Vita version of the Jak & Daxter collection (which was bad), but they improved here. The frame rate obviously isn't as good as on PS2 and PS3, and the controls take a little bit to get use to, but overall, it's a great way to play themI love these games, and this is a great port of them for on the go. I was afraid at first, cause it was being released by the same people who released the Vita version of the Jak & Daxter collection (which was bad), but they improved here. The frame rate obviously isn't as good as on PS2 and PS3, and the controls take a little bit to get use to, but overall, it's a great way to play them on the go. I just wish there was a North American physical copy of the game. If there is, I wish I could find it.… Expand
  14. iliescu
    Dec 17, 2017
    9
    A great escape on the smaller screen, the cartridge for some fun tool smashing of craze forces evil or doom whatever they might be given call. The adventure is fun and fast to jump in with, seems less seamless than the larger games however the close togetherness brings fun faster to the gamer.
  15. SewAwOw
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    Насчет игр: классическая трилогия даже сейчас смотрится и играется бодрячком. Конечно, есть некоторые элементы, которые сейчас смотрятся рудиментарно и только портят впечатление (редкие чекпоинты, дурацкая гоночная миссия во второй части, резкий скачок сложности во второй половине 3й части, когда в самом крутом костюме с 66% резистом к урону враги отнимают в тебя по 20+ очков здоровья заНасчет игр: классическая трилогия даже сейчас смотрится и играется бодрячком. Конечно, есть некоторые элементы, которые сейчас смотрятся рудиментарно и только портят впечатление (редкие чекпоинты, дурацкая гоночная миссия во второй части, резкий скачок сложности во второй половине 3й части, когда в самом крутом костюме с 66% резистом к урону враги отнимают в тебя по 20+ очков здоровья за раз, а сами не умирают от попадания бомбы 5 лвла), но в целом - игры классные, с крутой, как для пс2, графикой, динамичными ландфаштами, разнообразными локациями, врагами и оружием, прикольными сюжетными сценками, отзывчивость игры на нажатия тоже на высоком уровне. Смело рекомендую к прохождению.
    Насчет порта на виту: порт посредственный, лок на 30 фпс, которые могут легко опуститься до 20 во время крупного замеса, использование тач панели для фиксации на цели очень неудобное (хотя по-другому не смогли ее реализовать, как я понимаю), встречались мелкие баги и застревания врагов.    … Expand
  16. ZetaZ98
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    The original Ratchet and Clank trilogy is without a doubt one of the greatest series on the PS2, accessible to anyone and with something to enjoy for everyone. This port has some pretty big problems, due in large part to the typical laziness of ports not being repaired. It all runs fine, but you will be regularly inundated with model errors, aspect ratio issues in cutscenes, and lag in aThe original Ratchet and Clank trilogy is without a doubt one of the greatest series on the PS2, accessible to anyone and with something to enjoy for everyone. This port has some pretty big problems, due in large part to the typical laziness of ports not being repaired. It all runs fine, but you will be regularly inundated with model errors, aspect ratio issues in cutscenes, and lag in a few areas that tax the game. This port is still rock-solid, especially for anyone that wants to enjoy the old trilogy again, but be aware some things just cannot be like the old days.… Expand
  17. ratchetandsteph
    Jul 24, 2021
    9
    AAHHHHHHH. finaly reviewing it. This collection made me so happy. I have to say. I haven't played the third one on the ps vita. I did on PS3, I didn't care about it so I'm not gonna play it on the Vita. Sorry. you'll have to try it for yourself. but one and two were awsome so you will get to see my review on those two. let's start!

    The first game is a 8/10; Wow, first introduction for    AAHHHHHHH. finaly reviewing it. This collection made me so happy. I have to say. I haven't played the third one on the ps vita. I did on PS3, I didn't care about it so I'm not gonna play it on the Vita. Sorry. you'll have to try it for yourself. but one and two were awsome so you will get to see my review on those two. let's start!

    The first game is a 8/10; Wow, first introduction for me in the serie (that later will become OBSESSED with),
    the positives: good story. adorable characters, Ratchet and Clank are a killer duo, they had good character developments together, good humor and not too childish even if its for a young audience (unlike the awfull reboot on ps4), amazing weapons (I think thats what draws me in), upgrades available with gold bolts, fun and challenging ps vita trophies. you can take screenshots at any time. I took a lot. mostly screenshots of the weapons I was using. There's a challenge mode, you collect more bolts with a multiplier to buy gold weapons, those weapons are stronger version of the ones you previously baught. And then there's the RYNO. look it up. it does lots of damage. I don't know what else to say. I really like this game.
    negatives: the difficulty would change randomly, going from easy to hard. and there's no difficulty settings. so be aware. didn't like that. you don't know where chekpoints are in the first game. so it affects your gameplay. the controls are less accurate and responsive when controlling Ratchet. the last boss was too difficult. I died 50 times. mannnn was I happy when I got the trophy!

    second game, ahhhh Going Commando! is a 9/10; better and improved! seriously, every flaws I found about Ratchet 1 were all fixed in this sequel, checkpoints appear on screen, Ratchet is more responsive to the analog stick
    the positives: good story. there's STRAFING with rear touchpad triggers (enables you to move around your enemies, making the gameplay in combat much smoother), all the new things; arena's, where you fight in exchange of bolts, action races in exchange of bolts - you can attack opponents like in Mario Kart, space missions, spaceship upgrades and skins, armors that take some damage, the weapons in this one are different and AMAZING, your weapons level up with "volume 1,2,3,4", and there's a cool animation when they upgrade too - and you can also get back weapons from Ratchet 1 if you have the save file. but in this one they do less damage, the graphics are better in this one, Ratchet looks so cute and the whole game just looks better and beautiful. there's a lot of details in levels, the gameplay is great and smooth, to me GC set new standards to videogames, this game is creative. its not recycled things from game 1, its new things. its never repetitive, fun puzzles, cool gadgets like freezing the water and moving stuff, the platinum bolts in this one allows you to buy upgrades to your weapons like adding acid and locking on enemies features to your guns, you can take screenshots and finaly there's a set of Playstation trophies.
    negatives: i thought the final boss was underwehlming. I also killed him at my third try. its very hard to collect the bolts in space missions. I'm still trying to get those last two.

    The port: the port for the first two games that I've played were amazing. I feel its about 60 fps because I know I didn't experience ANY framedrop. the levels look really good. its just a really good port. So don't worry about that. I had zero problem when I was moving the camera. you don't have weird angles or anything. I'd say its near pitch perfect of the PS3 version.
    I just wish the cutscenes were in HD like in the Jak and Daxter collection on PS3 and ps vita. but this is not a critic at the ps vita since it's the same on PS3. I mean they put HD on everything except in this. Its just weird. I really would have loved not watching PS2 cutscenes from the 2000's on a collection that came out around 2014... its outdated. so go figure because I don't know why they didn't do it.

    This collection will make you smile, except the last game. its pretty boring and I felt like there was nothing new or exciting about Up Your Arsenal, that I experienced on ps3. but thats all. so buy it and enjoy!!!    … Expand
  18. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    The Ratchet and Clank Collection is a great opportunity to play the classic games.

Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
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#12 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#9 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014

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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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