The R&C collection groups the three original PS2 R&C games in HD on PS3. Ratchet & Clank 1, 2 and 3 in improved quality. The ideal way to discover the foundations of a legendary PlayStation saga, essential.
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Description
Insomniac Games platform-action adventure in the Ratchet & Clank saga. Published by Sony, released in Europe in August 2012. Trilogie ps2 hd japonaise, signature platform-action gameplay, inventive and wacky weapon arsenal, signature humor, and local or online co-op. Platform-action reference. 1, 2, 3 Ginga Saikyou Gorgeous Pack variant.
A colourful sci-fi universe worthy of a playable Pixar, zany weapons and varied planets bathed in light: everything overflows with graphic inventiveness. The roundness of the design and the technical fluidity compose a joyful, warm world. This visual generosity, polished and unbridled, showcases all of Insomniac's know-how.
Signed by David Bergeaud, the music unfurls an adventurous orchestra with science-fiction accents, blending epic grandeur and cartoon whimsy. Each planet gains a distinct sonic colour, underlining the humour as much as the action. This symphonic richness, generous and inspired, elevates the duo's galactic odyssey.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The duo's iconic adventures gathered in high definition, where platforming, action and zany weapons chain together in colourful worlds full of humour. The joy of shooting, jumping and exploring stays intact from one episode to the next, elevated by a polished remaster. Rich, varied and generous, an ideal compilation to (re)discover one of the studio's most endearing series.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Reuniting with the duo across three remastered adventures, blasting enemies with wacky weapons and amassing bolts and gadgets sets up a platform-shooter loop of constant generosity. Improving your arsenal and collecting it all reward exploration. The collection shows its age in places, but the variety and humor of the three games hold you long, controller in hand.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Going back to the PS2 originals in HD means diving into three foundational adventures where each planet packs side quests, upgradable weapons and secrets to uncover. The Gorgeous Pack rolls through the games without a seam, and chasing the gold bolts pushes you to explore every corner. That studio-honed density, tripled, makes for a compilation of remarkable longevity.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Ratchet & Clank 1, 2, 3 Ginga Saikyou Gorgeous Pack, a Japanese compilation gathering the HD remasters of the three original PS2 entries, kept to the Japanese market. It appeals to those wanting the founding trilogy refreshed under local packaging unavailable in the West. Its desirability rests on this regional exclusivity and the bundling of the saga's origins rather than a quantified scarcity.
Is Ratchet & Clank 1, 2, 3 - Ginga Saikyou Gorgeous Pack still worth playing in 2026?
This Collection gathers the first three Ratchet & Clank games of the PS2, remastered in HD, the founding trilogy of Insomniac's saga. Rediscovering these action-platforming classics in heightened quality has real charm, and their blend of shooting, exploration and offbeat humour has aged remarkably well. The inventive arsenal and the brisk pace remain a constant pleasure, and the content-to-price ratio is excellent. A few period stiffnesses remain. But to discover the origins of this iconic series or relive them, this set is an essential acquisition, generous and polished.
