• WALL-E (PS2) has officially joined the PS Plus Premium lineup, notably arriving with a coveted Platinum Trophy.
  • Disney stands out as one of the few third-party publishers actively commissioning Trophies for its older titles on the service.
  • Achieving the WALL-E Platinum is a moderately challenging but time-efficient endeavor, estimated at around eight hours for completionists.
  • While WALL-E is a "throwaway tie-in," its arrival hints at future, more impactful additions like Tekken Dark Resurrection and Time Crisis.

The WALL-E Platinum: A Glimmer of Hope for Premium Trophies?

As lead tech analysts here at In Game News, we’ve been vocal about the persistent frustration surrounding third-party support for Sony’s PS Plus Premium subscription, especially when it comes to Trophy implementation. It’s baffling that only Bandai Namco and Disney are putting any real muscle behind commissioning Trophies for their legacy titles on the service. So, when news broke today that the PS2 version of WALL-E is now available, sporting a full Platinum Trophy, our ears perked up.

Disney, it seems, continues to do the Lord's work here, proving to be the exception rather than the rule. The robotic charmer brings with it 21 gongs to collect, offering a decent spread across the main campaign and various minigames. Don't expect a walk in the park, though; players looking to snag this Platinum will need to unlock all in-game cheats, meticulously collect all artifacts, and smash every single BnL crate. It sounds like a proper completionist grind, demanding a bit more than just casual play.

The Grind Factor: Manageable Platinum

Despite the varied requirements, the good news for Trophy hunters is that WALL-E won't demand an excessive time sink. How Long to Beat pegs a completionist run at around eight hours, which means the Platinum should be well within reach for most players, especially with a guide in hand. This makes it a relatively quick and satisfying addition to any Trophy cabinet.

Our Take: A "Throwaway" That Points to Bigger Things

We remember having a perfectly fine time with WALL-E back in the day, albeit on the PSP. These old licensed THQ titles often had a certain charm, even if they weren't genre-defining. While we acknowledge that Sony could, and frankly should, be adding much, much better games to bolster this service, we'll take this "throwaway tie-in" with a nod of understanding.

Why the leniency? Because its arrival serves as a gentle reminder that more substantial content is on the horizon. The promise of classics like Tekken Dark Resurrection and Time Crisis joining the service is what truly gets our veteran gamer blood pumping. So, while WALL-E might fill a small gap, it’s the upcoming heavy hitters that continue to fuel our optimism for PS Plus Premium's future.