Ratchet & Clank Collection

Game Overview

Ratchet & Clank Collection packages the first three blockbuster titles from Insomniac Games' premier franchise—Ratchet & Clank (2002), Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (2003), and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (2004). Players experience the origin story of how the duo first met, follow them into the corporate-driven Bogon galaxy, and finally join forces with the Galactic Rangers to combat the organic menace of Dr. Nefarious.

The PlayStation Vita version, ported by Mass Media, adapts the beloved console trilogy onto handheld hardware with crisp native resolution support, dual-analog controls, and touch-screen enhancements. Whether you are exploring vibrant alien cities, upgrading outrageous weapons like the RYNO or Plasma Storm, or tackling chaotic skill points and arcade minigames, this trilogy stands as an absolute must-have collection for portable action fans.

Quick Specifications

• Developer: Insomniac Games / Mass Media

• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

• Platform: PlayStation Vita (PSN Digital & Physical)

• Release Date: July 2014 (Europe/North America)

• Genre: Action-Platformer, Third-Person Shooter

• Player Modes: Single-player (Multiplayer features varied by region/title release)

• Region Compatibility: Region-Free

Key Features

• Three Classic Games in One: Includes Ratchet & Clank, Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando, and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal fully optimized for handheld play.

• Outrageous Weapon Arsenal: Collect, level up, and unleash dozens of bizarre, destructive weapons and tactical gadgets across all three titles.

• Remastered Visuals: Enjoy smooth framerates, clean high-definition graphics, and sharp UI design built specifically for the PS Vita's OLED and LCD screens.

• Engaging Platforming & Exploration: Traverse diverse alien worlds using swingshots, hoverboards, grinding rails, and specialized armor sets.

• Trophy Support: Earn a separate set of PlayStation trophies—including three distinct Platinum trophies—for each game in the trilogy.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: Which specific games are included in the PS Vita collection?

A: The collection includes the first three titles in the franchise: Ratchet & Clank (2002), Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (2003), and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (2004).

Q: Was the collection released physically or digitally on the PS Vita?

A: It received both physical cartridge releases (with regional variations, such as being widely physical in Europe and digital-only or via limited distributors in North America) and digital releases via the PlayStation Store.

Q: Does the PS Vita version include multiplayer modes?

A: Unlike the PlayStation 3 version which featured competitive online multiplayer for Up Your Arsenal, the PS Vita port focuses primarily on the rich single-player campaigns.

Q: How do the controls translate to the PS Vita?

A: The game fully utilizes the PS Vita's dual-analog sticks for movement and camera/aiming control, while front and rear touch elements are integrated for shortcuts such as quick-selecting weapons and items.