These are the best games that Naughty Dog has ever put out, from the Crash Bandicoot games for the PS1 to the Last of Us trilogy for the PS4.
There’s no question that Naughty Dog is one of the best companies that makes video games. The company has been around since 1984 and is known for its many great titles, such as Crash Bandicoot, The Last of Us, and the Uncharted series. Since most of the studio’s games get good reviews, it can be hard to tell which ones are the best and which ones are just good. Players can at least get a rough idea of which Naughty Dog games are the best by looking at the Metacritic scores.
Some people think these numbers give players a general idea of the games that are generally thought to be Naughty Dog’s best work by a long shot. These games are truly unique and do a great job of showing off the developer’s skills, combining the best parts of video game stories and gaming into a single package that is a joy to experience in person.
Crash Bandicoot
GameRankings Score: 80
As one of the most famous video game characters of all time, Crash Bandicoot, younger players might not remember that his first game wasn’t that great. Many people liked Crash Bandicoot, but it wasn’t quite finished. It was more like a proof of concept.
It was pretty rough around the edges, and it wasn’t even close to as fun to play as Super Mario 64. A lot of people thought the change from 2D to 3D wasn’t worth it because the game was much more predictable. It was a good enough base, though, for Naughty Dog to make something truly amazing on just one year later.
Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Metascore: 80
The PlayStation Vita was the only platform that Uncharted: Golden Abyss was available on, so many fans never got to play it. That’s a terrible thing. The predecessor made by Bend Studio was great, even though it has some issues.
Just like the other games in the series, Uncharted: Golden Abyss is beautifully written and full of historical references. The touch controls were great, and being able to play the game while out and about made the adventure even better. At the same time, seeing Nolan North again made the game feel more like a continuation of the main series rather than a separate one.
Jak And Daxter Collection
Metascore: 81
| Release Date | February 7, 2012 |
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| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita |
In 2012, the Jak and Daxter Collection brought the original trilogy to the PS3. Critics had mixed feelings about it. Some people were happy that the games’ graphics had been improved, but others thought that the games hadn’t been brought up to current standards enough.
Some of Jak and Daxter’s older games haven’t held up as well over time, but you can still play them and enjoy them. The Metacritic score of 81 might be too low for the game, since most reviewers seemed to enjoy it. The 8.7 user score for the game shows that this was also true for players.
Jak 3
Metascore: 84
Back in 2004, Jak 3 was one of the most impressive-looking games out there. It may not look like much now. From a scientific point of view, it might be the best of the first three movies. It’s too bad for Naughty Dog that some reviewers thought the game wasn’t different enough from the two games that came before it.
Some reviews liked how the game had a lot of different tasks and ways to play, while others thought it wasn’t very creative and said it was too short. The game still has a decent 84 grade on Metacritic, even with these issues. Along with not being a bad game, this one just isn’t as good as some other Jak and Daxter games.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
Metascore: 84
How about an Uncharted game without Nathan Drake? What sort of folly is this? Naughty Dog wasn’t joking when they said Drake’s last game would be Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. The name of the game was also kind of a clue, looking back.
Chloe Frazer, who has been in previous games in the series, plays the main character in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. She’s not quite as charming as Drake, but she does a pretty good job of replacing him. Even though it wasn’t as good as some other Uncharted games, reviewers were still glad they played it.
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
Metascore: 86
The Metacritic score for the collection shows that Bluepoint Games did a great job bringing the PS3 classics to the current age. Some reviewers said it was the best updated collection ever, which is hard to disagree with. A score of 8.6 from users for the game showed that series fans agreed.
Even though they are old, all three games look great and work perfectly on the more powerful PS4. The updates to the quality of life make the originals better while keeping the same charming Uncharted feel that made playing them so much fun back in the day. All of these things make this the best way to experience the brave explorer’s first three adventures.
Jak 2
Metascore: 87
This game has an 87 Metascore, which means it can’t even make it into the top ten Naughty Dog games. When it came out in October 2003, Jak 2 got a lot of great reviews. A few reviewers even said it was one of the best PS2 games ever and one of the best platform games ever.
Many people liked almost everything about it, but some didn’t like the restart system or the game’s open-world city, which was hard to navigate and often felt empty. Metacritic gives it an 87, and users give it an 8.3, which is a little worse.
Uncharted: Legacy Of Thieves Collection
Metascore: 87
Action-adventure games in the Uncharted series are some of the best ever made. It’s great that all the games in this series can now be found in one better collection, and PC players can also join in the fun.
People who haven’t played any Uncharted games yet will be happy with what this game has to offer. These games are still great, especially Lost Legacy and Geometry Dash Subzero, which is one of Naughty Dog’s best games ever.
The Last Of Us: Left Behind
Metascore: 88
Left Behind is an add-on for The Last of Us that tells the story of Ellie’s adventures with Riley before the main game. Everyone liked it, even though it wasn’t as good as the main game. This was especially true for the DLC. A few problems were pointed out, such as the short length, the lack of innovation (which wasn’t a surprise), and the extra padding that wasn’t needed.
The story, characters, and gameplay were all praised, though, which is why it got an 88 Metascore. But it’s interesting to see that only 8.2 users gave it a score. A lot of people don’t like how long and boring the story is, and some don’t like how Ellie and Riley are together.
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
Metascore: 88
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, the first game in the series, was praised when it came out for its cast and dramatic traits. It created the action movie style of games all by itself.
The game may seem old-fashioned now, but it was really cool in 2007. Some reviewers said it was too similar to Tomb Raider, but they liked the action, the funny characters, and the silly adventure story. But the users weren’t as nice as the critics; in fact, the users gave it an 8000, which is very low.
Crash Team Racing
Metascore: 88
Kart race games were huge in the late 1990s, mostly because of Mario Kart 64 from Nintendo. Naughty Dog joined the fun and made Crash Team Racing, a kart racing game based on their famous Crash Bandicoot games. It was like the answer to Mario Kart because everyone loved the characters, graphics, gameplay, and how easy it was to control.
A lot of reviewers said it was better than MK64, which is very high praise. This is also one of the few times that fans agreed with reviewers; they gave it an overall score of 8.9. The Naughty Dog game isn’t the best, but it is one of the most unique.
The Last of Us Part 1
Metascore: 88
Since Part 2 is also being restored, the debate over whether or not The Last of Us even needed to be remade will last for a long time. That shouldn’t take away from how great the technical skills are in this version of the first game, which lets players enjoy it again.
The story of Joel and Ellie is still fresh, which shows how great the writing and story are in this game. This game was a huge hit for Naughty Dog, especially after the HBO version blew everyone away with how great it was.
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back
GameRankings Score: 88
Crash Bandicoot 2 was a great follow up in many ways. It made the best parts of the first game stand out like never before. That doesn’t mean there weren’t any changes, though. One area that got some new attention was the settings.
The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is now the best way to play Crash Bandicoot 2, but the original is still pretty good for those who can get their hands on it. This really shows how well-designed the game was, since most games from that time haven’t held up well over time.
Jak And Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Metascore: 90
The first movie in the famous Jak and Daxter series, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, breaks the rare 90s barrier. When The Precursor Legacy came out on December 3, 2001, it was immediately praised as one of the best PlayStation 2 games ever. Many reviews even said that the graphics were the best ever seen in a video game.
It also got good reviews for its voice acting, cute characters, and platforming features. For a while, at least, it made platforming cool again. The user score is also 8.8, which shows that the game is a global icon of gaming.
Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped
Metascore: 91
Crash Bandicoot: Warped is one of the best PlayStation games of all time. When it came out in 1998, Warped got a lot of praise for its great images, sound design, and music.
A great game, on the other hand, must have fun gameplay, and Warped had plenty of that. It built on everything that made Crash Bandicoot so popular and added to it in creative new ways. The user score is also 9.0, which means that almost all people who play this game think it’s great. It’s an amazing work.
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
Metascore: 92
Drake’s Deception was a controversial finish to the Uncharted series at the time it came out. It had to come after Uncharted 2, which is not something any game would want to do because players and critics really liked Drake’s second game.
The game was praised for what it was: a video game. As a video game, it was outstanding. The story and voice acting are great, and the game play is just as magical as always. The pictures are also amazing. The rather low 8.4 user score, on the other hand, shows that some players were a little let down.
The Last Of Us Part 2
Metascore: 93
Because The Last of Us was such a big hit, fans knew there would be a follow up. The only thing that is strange is that it took seven years to get there. Thank goodness it was worth the wait.A lot of people loved The Last of Us Part 2 for its beautiful graphics and dark story. It’s one of the most beautiful games for the PS4 and also one of the most popular ones.
Even though the series did well at the box office and with critics, many fans were unhappy with the way Naughty Dog decided to continue the story. The game has a user grade of 5.8 on Metacritic right now, which makes it one of Naughty Dog’s least popular games. Some of this is because the reviews were bad, but it still shows that not everyone liked this long-awaited sequel.
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Metascore: 93
Naughty Dog decided they weren’t done with Nathan Drake yet, so they put together Uncharted 4 and released it to a lot of praise. Like the other Uncharted games, A Thief’s End was praised for having amazing production values, a story that was both gripping and moving, creative settings, and action scenes that were out of this world.
But some players were once again a little let down, which is why the user score was 8.8. It is said by Naughty Dog that the Nathan Drake story is now over. According to some, it looks like most people are also done with him.
The Last Of Us
Metascore: 95
The Last of Us is still a game that gamers love. It makes sense, since there have only been two of them. Since Uncharted, The Last of Us was Naughty Dog’s first original IP. It is also their last original IP. That’s okay, though, because the game is a gem and has what might be the best story in the history of graphics games.
Metacritic gives it a score of 95, which is a fair rating, and users agree, giving it a total score of 9.2. The Last of Us is one of the best video games ever made, and it doesn’t matter if you play it on a PS3, PS4, or PS5.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Metascore: 96
Every time someone talks about Naughty Dog’s best work, they always come back to The Last of Us and Uncharted 2. The Metacritic scores are very close, but Uncharted 2 gets the edge by just one point, making it the best Naughty Dog game ever.
It’s not a surprise, since this game made big games possible. Even though it came out more than ten years ago, the action scenes are still as exciting and new. The user score is 8.8, which means that while most people agree that Uncharted 2 is a gem, some think that The Last of Us is the best Naughty Dog game.
