Ratchet & Clank Collection
{{short description|2012 video game}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}{{Infobox video game
| title = Ratchet & Clank Collection
| image = Ratchet and Clank HD Trilogy.jpg
| caption = North American PlayStation 3 box art
| developer = Idol Minds{{efn|Vita port developed by Mass Media.}}
| publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
| composer = David Bergeaud
| series = Ratchet & Clank
| platforms = PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
| released = PlayStation 3
{{Video game release|EU|June 27, 2012{{Cite web |last=Yin-Poole |first=Wesley |date=June 14, 2012 |title=Ratchet & Clank Trilogy goes gold, gets UK release date |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/ratchet-and-clank-trilogy-goes-gold-gets-uk-release-date |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=Eurogamer}}|AU|June 28, 2012|UK|June 29, 2012|NA|August 28, 2012{{cite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/07/16/ratchet-clank-collection-hits-august-28th-with-sly-cooper-demo/ |title=Ratchet & Clank Collection Hits August 28th With Sly Cooper Demo |first=James |last=Stevenson |date=July 16, 2012 |work=PlayStation Blog |accessdate=December 10, 2012}}}}PlayStation Vita
{{Video game release|EU|July 2, 2014|AU|July 9, 2014{{cite web |url=http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2014/05/29/ratchet-clank-hd-trilogy-hits-ps-vita-july/ |title=Ratchet & Clank HD Trilogy hits PS Vita in July |first=James |last=Stevenson |date=May 29, 2014 |work=PlayStation Blog |accessdate=June 7, 2014}}|NA|July 29, 2014}}
| genre = Platform
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
}}
Ratchet & Clank Collection (known as The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy in Europe and Ratchet & Clank 1+2+3 in Japan) is a 2012 video game compilation developed by Idol Minds and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It includes high-definition remasters of the first three games of the Ratchet & Clank series originally developed for the PlayStation 2. A port developed by Mass Media for the PlayStation Vita was released in 2014.
The game, along with the God of War Saga and the inFamous Collection, are the first in Sony's new line of PlayStation Collections released on August 28, 2012.{{cite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/06/never-stop-playing-with-playstation-collections/ |title=Never Stop Playing With PlayStation Collections |first=Cristian |last=Cardona |date=August 6, 2012 |work=PlayStation Blog |accessdate=December 10, 2012}}{{cite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/08/28/playstation-collections-available-at-retail-today-god-of-war-infamous-ratchet-clank/ |title=PlayStation Collections Available at Retail Today: God of War, inFAMOUS, Ratchet & Clank |first=Cristian |last=Cardona |date=August 28, 2012 |work=PlayStation Blog |accessdate=December 10, 2012}}
The PlayStation 3 version received generally positive reviews. The collection was praised for the quality of the stereoscopic 3D modes, but was criticized for its dated graphics and lack of new content, particularly the unchanged difficulty level. The Vita version received generally positive reviews. While the port's smooth framerate was complimented, the technical issues were heavily criticized.
Development
The core game and story for all games from the original trilogy remains unchanged with the remastered versions. For the remastering, all three games run at 720p with optional stereoscopic 3D support. All three games feature a fixed frame rate of 60 frames per second in normal mode, while in 3D mode the games run at 30 frames per second. It also includes the multiplayer of Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (up to eight players) over the PlayStation Network, and included, full trophy support.{{cite web |url=http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2012/03/15/the-ratchet-clank-trilogy-coming-may-2012/ |title=The Ratchet And Clank Trilogy – Coming May 2012 |first=Ted |last=Price |date=March 15, 2012 |work=PlayStation Blog |accessdate=December 10, 2012}} All of the games in this collection have been re-rated E10+ by the ESRB; they were originally rated T since the E10+ rating did not exist at the time these games were released on the PlayStation 2.
A HD collection for the Ratchet & Clank series was first spotted on March 2, 2012, after Amazon France listed Ratchet & Clank HD Collection on its website,{{cite web|title=Ratchet & Clank HD Collection Spotted|date=2 March 2012 |url=http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2012/03/02/ratchet-clank-hd-collection-spotted/comment-page-2/|publisher=thesixthaxis|accessdate=June 26, 2012}}{{cite web |url=http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/03/02/ratchet-clank-hd-listed-on-amazon/ |title=Ratchet & Clank HD listed on Amazon |first=Leon |last=Hurley |date=March 2, 2012 |work=PlayStation Official Magazine |accessdate=December 10, 2012 |archive-date=August 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140829191116/http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2012/03/02/ratchet-clank-hd-listed-on-amazon/ |url-status=dead }} and was officially confirmed by Sony on March 15.{{cite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/03/15/the-ratchet-clank-collection-going-1080p-on-ps3-multiplayer-included/ |title=The Ratchet & Clank Collection Going 1080p on PS3, Multiplayer Included |first=Ted |last=Price |date=March 15, 2012 |work=PlayStation Blog |accessdate=December 10, 2012}}
A demo for Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is included in the North American version of the game.
Reception
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| MC = 83/100
| EuroG = 9/10
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| IGN = 8.5/10
| PSM = 8/10
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Ratchet & Clank Collection received generally positive reviews. IGN rated the game as an 8.5 out of 10, giving particular credit to the gameplay. The majority of praise for the game came from the impressive use of stereoscopic 3D that provided a more dynamic gaming experience. It did draw some criticism for its aged and poor graphic quality, and for not offering anything new.{{cite web |last1=Shea |first1=Cam |title=Ratchet & Clank Trilogy |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/19/ratchet-clank-trilogy-review |website=IGN |accessdate=31 October 2020 |date=19 June 2012}} Metacritic scored the game at 83 out of 100 from 40 critics, with mostly positive reviews.{{cite web |title=Ratchet & Clank Collection for PlayStation 3 Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ratchet-and-clank-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |website=Metacritic |accessdate=31 October 2020}}
The PlayStation Official Magazine - UK gave the game an 8 out of 10 and praised the inclusion of multiplayer that many PlayStation 2 players may have missed out on the first time around. However, it criticised the quality of the cut-scenes and game play for being in their original format and resolution.{{cite web |last1=Hurley |first1=Leon |title=Ratchet & Clank HD trilogy PS3 review |url=http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/review/ratchet-clank-hd-trilogy-ps3-review/ |website=PlayStation Official Magazine - UK |accessdate=31 October 2020 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622032536/http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/review/ratchet-clank-hd-trilogy-ps3-review/ |archive-date=22 June 2012 |date=19 June 2012}}
The Guardian.co.uk praised the game, stating that they had aged well and offered great value to gamers.{{cite web |last=Freeman |first=Will |date=June 16, 2012 |title=The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy: Classics HD – review |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/jun/17/ratchet-and-clank-trilogy-review |accessdate=March 27, 2019 |work=The Guardian}} Gaming Bolt was one of the few sites to mention the 3D options of the game in a review. They claimed that it was a stable experience but did not add anything to the collection and questioned why it was added to the game.
Digital Spy gave the game four out of five stars stating that the gameplay hadn't aged and that, thanks to Idol Minds, the graphics were equally good. It also stated that they would've liked to see more bonus content for Ratchet & Clank fans.{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/a390101/the-ratchet-clank-trilogy-review-the-sharpest-tools-in-the-shed/ |title=The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy' review: The sharpest tools in the shed |last=Langshaw |first=Mark |publisher=Digital Spy |date=June 28, 2012 |accessdate=March 27, 2019}}
Eurogamer rated the collection as 9/10 and stated that criticisms were "hard to find and even harder to make stick."{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-19-the-ratchet-and-clank-trilogy-review |title=The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy Review |last=Whitehead |first=Dan |publisher=Eurogamer |date=June 16, 2012 |accessdate=March 27, 2019}} Game Informer awarded the collection a 9.25 out of ten, particularly praising Up Your Arsenal's control system.{{cite magazine |last1=Turi |first1=Tim |title=Ratchet & Clank Collection Review: A New Coat of Chrome |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/ratchet__clank_collection/b/ps3/archive/2012/08/28/insomniac-s-masterpieces-get-a-new-chrome-finish.aspx |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130617192116/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/ratchet__clank_collection/b/ps3/archive/2012/08/28/insomniac-s-masterpieces-get-a-new-chrome-finish.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=June 17, 2013 |magazine=Game Informer |access-date=31 October 2020 |date=28 August 2012}}
The Vita version received generally positive reviews, garnering an average review score of 76 on Metacritic from 23 critic reviews.{{cite web |title=Ratchet & Clank Collection for PlayStation Vita Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/ratchet-and-clank-collection/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-vita |website=Metacritic |accessdate=31 October 2020}}
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