Ratchet & Clank Collection

It's not a perfect restoration - odd design choices and framerate drops mar the experience - but a fantastic amount of literal bang for your buck awaits in a trilogy that is still one hell of a lot of fun. You certainly won't regret your purchase, but you might wish that Ratchet and Clank were treated just a little better in their epic return.

Idol Minds did a wonderful job sprucing up Insomniac’s celebrated action-platforming series. It rarely occurred to me while playing that these are gussied-up versions of last-gen games. Few modern games boast such strong levels of writing, pacing, and gameplay. Whether you’re a Ratchet enthusiast or a series newcomer, this collection is a ton of fun.

It’s not hard to see why the Ratchet & Clank games were such a hit during the PS2’s life. Their focus on combat and creative weaponry was a great gameplay foundation, but it was all the additional touches that helped make them special. The gadgets, puzzles, platforming, mini-games, exotic locations, art direction and sense of humour. Oh, and let’s not forget the bolts. Those magical, jangly bolts.