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I Replayed Every Naughty Dog Game

Jun 23, 2025

Barrett Courtney, known for his deep dives into gaming, shares his recent journey replaying every Naughty Dog title. He reflects on the emotional impact of the Naughty Dog logo, connecting it to personal gaming experiences. The conversation explores the evolution of the studio, from the nostalgic charm of Crash Bandicoot to the narrative complexities of Uncharted and The Last of Us. Barrett delves into storytelling intricacies, character development, and the moral dilemmas present in their games, offering fresh insights on these beloved franchises.

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Barrett's Naughty Dog Replay Journey

Barrett Courtney replayed every Naughty Dog game after seeing their logo at the 2024 Game Awards.
This nostalgic experience sparked a deep reflection on his entire gaming lifetime with Naughty Dog.

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Crash 1: Foundation for Adventure

Crash Bandicoot 1 was an early attempt at 3D platforming with a linear design.
Despite flaws, it laid foundation for Naughty Dog's DNA of adventure and momentum in game design.

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Crash 2's Refined Formula

Crash Bandicoot 2 refined the original's formula, adding necessary challenge and collectibles as progression.
Naughty Dog respected their formula rather than chasing trends, boosting player satisfaction with collection goals.

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Barrett replayed every Naughty Dog game. Here are his thoughts. Intro & Outro Music by Otis McDonald: https://www.otismacmusic.com/ All background music owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment. Crash Bandicoot 1 gameplay by RickyC from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/d3_RQU2OJEM?si=NBsLTEbyB4sJVNJL Crash Bandicoot 2 gameplay by Spazbo4 from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/Va9D9ahF3DI?si=XuoZ00J-V3czuzFE Crash Bandicoot Warped gameplay by Spazbo4 from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/f-UJw3DzQnE?si=RVO60e6BsjKEuM_g Crash Team Racing gameplay by Mad-Matt from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/OTLREpMM9tE?si=WQxl1a-nIcfbodxe Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy gameplay by martanius from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/ZO1Uw2kPkK8?si=TFBMEUIqBYUnemAx Jak II gameplay by martanius from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/VH-igmeFD0U?si=TlZ8YpGPnyrm9030 Jak 3 gameplay by martanius from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/hrdxOq6nmic?si=rI7SRs4w1CvTFDSm Jak X: Combat Racing gameplay by martanius from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/vlqWhPVjix0?si=RgkFRCij0syYX0Pb Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune gameplay by Spazbo4 from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/nV6jGMl7JQk?si=4SNo_3yqyFYTUr9Y Uncharted 2: Among Thieves gameplay by Spazbo4 from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/70ut5XjXh9Y?si=Yrra2omAvIAYhyio Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception gameplay by Ravenlord from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/s0cFUqPrg7o?si=g4uIoN2auSJm7gfB The Last of Us gameplay by boneofhead from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/RI4kTd9kxUQ?si=eraunh4rPrwn6ztd Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End gameplay by Spazbo4 from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/iW4jVMb-4ko?si=7RyC2h58dIsrCDWU Uncharted: The Lost Legacy gameplay by Spazbo4 from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/ricgtVb0Z1s?si=dq6cQERbSSrKEzMS The Last of Us Part II gameplay by Spazbo4 from World of Longplays: https://youtu.be/McH5TlbwlTw?si=AX-bvjtnlH799PM7 Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:28 - Crash Bandicoot 00:08:02 - Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back 00:10:54 - Crash Bandicoot: Warped 00:15:34 - Crash Team Racing 00:19:50 - Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy 00:24:21 - Jak II 00:33:18 - Jak 3 00:41:41 - Jak X: Combat Racing 00:47:50 - Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune 00:56:03 - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves 01:06:46 - Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception 01:17:12 - The Last of Us 01:31:15 - Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End 01:43:44 - Uncharted: The Lost Legacy 01:53:12 - The Last of Us Part II 02:16:31 - Outro

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