Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando

 PlayStation 2
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 443 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 17 out of 443
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  1. Axxypie
    Aug 24, 2023
    7
    while the gameplay is refined, some major aspects of the game were worsened. ratchet feels better to control, the weapons feel great and also mostly useful. progression feels meaningful and rewarding. yet towards the last third of the game, enemies spawn at a much higher rate, turn into bullet sponges, making the whole experience feel tedious and unfair. the boss battles are mostly lackingwhile the gameplay is refined, some major aspects of the game were worsened. ratchet feels better to control, the weapons feel great and also mostly useful. progression feels meaningful and rewarding. yet towards the last third of the game, enemies spawn at a much higher rate, turn into bullet sponges, making the whole experience feel tedious and unfair. the boss battles are mostly lacking too: either too long, too bulllet spongy or just not fun at all. in my opinion, this one is a step down from the first one, despite doing so many things right… Expand
  2. NIKJOJO
    Aug 7, 2023
    7
    i remember this game fondly as a kid, but sadly it doesn't hold up that well. the controls are super clunky, and far more refined in the 3rd game as well as deadlocked.
  3. Sylictic
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    Take off your undergarments it's time to lombax! What happens when you take everything that made your first game successful and ... make it better?
    This happens. Weapon levelling system to incentivise using all the amazing weapons this game has to offer, a new health system that scales on how strong your enemies are, armour, raritanium, new amazing gadgets and relatively bearable clank    Take off your undergarments it's time to lombax! What happens when you take everything that made your first game successful and ... make it better?
    This happens. Weapon levelling system to incentivise using all the amazing weapons this game has to offer, a new health system that scales on how strong your enemies are, armour, raritanium, new amazing gadgets and relatively bearable clank missions.
    The new game plus mode which the series has became famous for is taken to a new level where you can purchase upgraded versions of your weapons if you've maxed their level. The difficulty jump is rewarded with a bolt multiplier incentivising more strategic gunning gameplay to upgrade your weapons as fast as possible.
    Introduces the arena and the 101 collectible quest which became staples in future games, this game set the standard for action platformers that no-one has been able to match since.    … Expand
  4. TyeBuster
    Apr 8, 2023
    8
    Pretty good game where you would like to come back very often. The only minus - sometimes R&C 2 becomes too difficult.
  5. Nathaniel224
    Feb 3, 2023
    4
    i persoanlly didnt like this ratchet and clank im going oer pros and con. There are some stuff i liked and alot i didnt like . cons first

    cons 1. way too much backtracking (going back to previous planets for progression missions) 2. annoying puzzles ( electrical circuits) 3. annoying camera and aiming mechanics 4. some terrible mini mission segments ( ship vs hover turrets that will    i persoanlly didnt like this ratchet and clank im going oer pros and con. There are some stuff i liked and alot i didnt like . cons first

    cons
    1. way too much backtracking (going back to previous planets for progression missions)
    2. annoying puzzles ( electrical circuits)
    3. annoying camera and aiming mechanics
    4. some terrible mini mission segments ( ship vs hover turrets that will keep on respawning)
    5 forgetable crap story ( terrible edition / new characters)
    6. bullet sponge bosses
    7. weapons XP progression/ upgrade is slow
    8. have to enter to menu to switch btw gadgets over instead of their bieng a 2nd or third investory wheel.
    9. fetch questing areas    … Expand
  6. wojtulace1
    Jan 30, 2023
    8
    The best Ratchet game. Other entries don't come close to the weapon and gameplay variety.
  7. Ganon242
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    Uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos. Tiene una jugabilidad extremadamente adictica que lo vuelve un juego muy divertido. Tiene mucha variedad de armas para el gusto de todos, tanto de corta como de larga distancia. Posee un tono humorístico muy divertido y a veces algo ácido. Y posee un buen rendimiento para ser un juego de PS2.

    Es un juegazo que es muy recomendable si te    Uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos. Tiene una jugabilidad extremadamente adictica que lo vuelve un juego muy divertido. Tiene mucha variedad de armas para el gusto de todos, tanto de corta como de larga distancia. Posee un tono humorístico muy divertido y a veces algo ácido. Y posee un buen rendimiento para ser un juego de PS2.

    Es un juegazo que es muy recomendable si te gustan las plataformas y la acción.    … Expand
  8. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    9
    Considerably harder than the first Ratchet and Clank. However, it's still great fun.
  9. JoseManuel10_
    May 31, 2022
    9
    Ratchet & Clank 2: Going Commando is a 2003 3D platform video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2.
  10. HildaSimp5
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    PROS:
    - Introduced many mechanics that mecame staples in the series like; Weapon, armor and Nanotech upgrades. Flying sections, strafing and arena style combat. All of these are wonderful additions, but i am particularly fond of arena combat.
    - The OST is still fantastic. I do belive the first has more memorable tunes, but GC still has many, many catchy themes. -Wonderful and exotic    PROS:
    - Introduced many mechanics that mecame staples in the series like; Weapon, armor and Nanotech upgrades. Flying sections, strafing and arena style combat. All of these are wonderful additions, but i am particularly fond of arena combat.
    - The OST is still fantastic. I do belive the first has more memorable tunes, but GC still has many, many catchy themes.
    -Wonderful and exotic worlds, favorites of mine include: Todano, Boldan, Damosel, Maktar Resort, Endako, Tabora and many more!
    - Not too easy, but not too hard either.
    - R.Y.N.O II is THE BEST!
    - Carbonox Armor looks so badass!
    - Clank sections includes new Gadgebots and i love em!
    - Thugs-4-Less went on to become one of my top ten favorite video game enemies.
    - Hooverbike is so much more fun than Hooverboard, albeit abit simpler, but whatevs.

    ­CONS:
    - The flying sections can be quite annoying until you get access to Ship upgrades.
    - Little backtracking compared to the previous game.
    - Have very few memorable Boss Battles.

    Going Commando is a fantastic RaC games and one of my personal Favorite Four in the whole franchise. It has a few shortcomings, but none of them are much of a bother to me.    … Expand
  11. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 15, 2022
    9
    "Going Commando" is one of those bigger sequels that happen to be better. The game refines and builds upon the formula of its predecessor. It's an improvement in every way. Featuring several upgradeable wacky weapons and brilliant level design, the game is a pure delight. While the difficulty has been ramped up, it never gets frustrating like "Jak II". If you liked the first "Ratchet","Going Commando" is one of those bigger sequels that happen to be better. The game refines and builds upon the formula of its predecessor. It's an improvement in every way. Featuring several upgradeable wacky weapons and brilliant level design, the game is a pure delight. While the difficulty has been ramped up, it never gets frustrating like "Jak II". If you liked the first "Ratchet", you'll love certainly love this. I would rate it with a 9.4 out of 10.… Expand
  12. Mr_Nobody34
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 8
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 7
    Fun Factor : 10
    Environment interaction : 5
    Sound effects : 10
    Overall Immersion : 8
    There's no such thing as a perfect game
  13. EvilPlayer
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Another great game, which saved level of quality from the first game. 10/10 again.
  14. konjakthesober
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This is the game that got me in to the series. A almost perfect game. If you like the other games you have to play this. Particularly if you like the third one.
  15. Triptykon
    Sep 8, 2021
    9
    Going commando, one of the best R&C games if not the best in the whole series in my opinion, the style of the levels, the enemies, the weapons, the dialogues, the characters, everything feels so unique, a good game nonetheless.
  16. RobRatch
    May 29, 2021
    9
    Really good game. I can play it over and over again, but it's in my opinion a little bit weaker than the first game.
  17. PixelGamer115
    Mar 19, 2021
    9
    Fortunately, controls are far more responsive. Once again, awesome weaponry, great soundtrack and interesting planets (Tabora is a blast to play through, Grelbin not so much...)
  18. frederik1478
    Feb 15, 2021
    5
    This is the RATCHET & CLANK game that started the formula and it is the worst in the mainline series, The story is kind of painful to watch because you thought they were smarter than that in the original game But no they have chosen that painful story to tell.
    , The game has gotten a lot more painful to play because in the original game even the starting pistol were still useful in the    This is the RATCHET & CLANK game that started the formula and it is the worst in the mainline series, The story is kind of painful to watch because you thought they were smarter than that in the original game But no they have chosen that painful story to tell.
    , The game has gotten a lot more painful to play because in the original game even the starting pistol were still useful in the endgame but now it's completely useless in the end game, Is actually felt like work just to get through it But I had to do it to see if I had played all the way and clean games in the mainline series, I will never play this game again    … Expand
  19. dottorfrizzino
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    this was my first game in my life and now i'm almost 17 and i still love it
  20. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Ratchet and Clank is one of these Games that are so original, you can play them for hours and they never get boring because they offer so much different gameplay and an interesting World + Characters.
  21. clanky9
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Going commando is really good sequel to the first game. I love Qwark as villain and new weapons upgrading is really cool. In my opinion the first game is better but this game is still 10/10… Expand
  22. neojotic
    Aug 31, 2020
    7
    Solid platformer for PS2. Recommend this for anyone that has played Crash or Jak and Daxter!
  23. Ayou3
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I don't think it's possible to express in words how wonderful this game is. Not only do I consider this game to be the best 3D Platform Game of all time, but I even consider it to be one of the most beautiful video games ever made. Everything is perfect in this game, and even today, i still can't find a single flaw in it.

    The soundtrack is to say the least great, the environments and    I don't think it's possible to express in words how wonderful this game is. Not only do I consider this game to be the best 3D Platform Game of all time, but I even consider it to be one of the most beautiful video games ever made. Everything is perfect in this game, and even today, i still can't find a single flaw in it.

    The soundtrack is to say the least great, the environments and the planets are beautiful and varied, the variety of gadgets in this game is unique and each gadget is completely different from the other so offering the player always a fresh experience with regard to the excellent gameplay of this game that is never monotonous or repetitive and if that wasn't enough everything is compensated by original and charismatic characters that serve as a story always set at a good pace (for what concerns the Platform games).

    As I said, in my opinion this is seriously one of the best video games ever and deserves the highest score.    … Expand
  24. LatinCritic13
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    After the masterful follow up that Insomniac has done with Ratchet and Clank’s first adventure, Going Commando is an impressive upgrade over the first and it’s incredible as you play it.
  25. Ashjaszczur
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This game is platforming bullet shooting code cracking hover racing spaceship flying brilliance, the storyline is fantastic and keeps you interested throughout. The controls are perfect, complex but once you master it the game becomes even more fun. There is a weapon upgrade system all the way through the game and also vendors where you can purchase new guns and gadgets. Honestly I haveThis game is platforming bullet shooting code cracking hover racing spaceship flying brilliance, the storyline is fantastic and keeps you interested throughout. The controls are perfect, complex but once you master it the game becomes even more fun. There is a weapon upgrade system all the way through the game and also vendors where you can purchase new guns and gadgets. Honestly I have read this game is so much better than the first one numerous time’s but nothing prepared me for just how much better is would be. I just finished the game today and I think before I play the 3rd one I’ll play through this again. Note that I was playing this on the original console and not the trilogy edition that’s now available on newer systems. Honestly one of the best games ever made.… Expand
  26. Mer1ne
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The first one was amazing but this is far from amazing, this game is a masterpiece it's a gem The 2nd best ratchet and clank game after UYA
  27. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Almost every bit as good as the original, this one focuses more on a shooting and basically adds rpg elements that let you level up your weapons making the whole process even more satysfying, but at the same time it sacrifices bits of platforming action. There is so much content here its crazy, but I think levels from the first one were more memorable overall. Going commando introduces theAlmost every bit as good as the original, this one focuses more on a shooting and basically adds rpg elements that let you level up your weapons making the whole process even more satysfying, but at the same time it sacrifices bits of platforming action. There is so much content here its crazy, but I think levels from the first one were more memorable overall. Going commando introduces the kind of grinding levels, bascially a whole lot of boring space just to look for stuff that gets you a lot of money, which is kind of a time waster.… Expand
  28. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Sequel at the same level of the first game. In my opinion it still does not live up to the competition of jak and daxter.
  29. ryman221
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    9.5 out of 10 - One of my favourite games of all time and my favourite in this series just beating out Up Your Arsenal.

    Scoring Scale: 1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed. 2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting. 3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities. 4 -    9.5 out of 10 - One of my favourite games of all time and my favourite in this series just beating out Up Your Arsenal.

    Scoring Scale:
    1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed.
    2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting.
    3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities.
    4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality sprinkled throughout. More than anything it's forgettable.
    5 - (OKAY) For every positive this game has there is just as many negatives. You may be able to find enjoyment in these games however you will likely be met with equal amounts frustration and disappointment.
    6 - (GOOD) There is a decent amount of fun to be had in these games albeit with a few noticeable drawbacks. Worth checking out at some point especially if on sale.
    7 - (GREAT) A game that has some flaws but all in all is a great game worth every penny of its purchase price.
    8 - (AMAZING) Game of the year contender only allowing for some minor flaws.
    9 - (SUPERB) One of if not the best game released that year, truly special.
    10 - (NEAR PERFECT) One of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  30. ryanecho
    Feb 29, 2020
    9
    Being the second game in the series, Going Commando fixes a lot of the original's mistakes. Even still some changes are kind of strange.

    The Good: Ratchet is given a much needed overhaul to his character and is now a somewhat friendly, more professional Ratchet, but he does still have some immaturity from the original. In fact I actually enjoyed all of the characters in this game. I    Being the second game in the series, Going Commando fixes a lot of the original's mistakes. Even still some changes are kind of strange.

    The Good: Ratchet is given a much needed overhaul to his character and is now a somewhat friendly, more professional Ratchet, but he does still have some immaturity from the original. In fact I actually enjoyed all of the characters in this game. I found the Thugs-4-Less guys to especially hilarious.

    Weapons in this game have much more of a variety in this game and there are more of them. My favorite of which is the Chopper where you throw ninja stars and they ricochet everywhere (very satisfying and flashy).

    The weapons also can be upgraded in this game by killing enemies. (Upgrading in this game basically gives you a new more powerful version of the original.) Not only that, but now you can add modifications to your weapons.

    Also, you can buy a few weapons from the original (mostly the ones that doesn't have a similar weapon in GC. For e.x. you can't buy the Blaster because of the Lancer). The weapons that you bought in the original are free as long as you have the game saved to the same memory card.

    Clank moves much faster in this game and the puzzles don't really slow down the game mostly because of the new gimmicky robot helpers. You can have much more health in this game with maximum of 75 (I believe) versus 8 in the original. Strafing also now thankfully exists. And the OST has much more of a variety to it this time around.

    The Bad: The Hoverbike races try to feel like there own game versus the simplistic feeling of the Hoverboard races. Which somehow makes it feel less because it isn't good enough to be sold on it's own. There are many more ship battles which I don't think I've liked in any game not just R&C. The planets' globes mostly all look the same and similar to Earth's actual globe.

    The Hoverbomb Gun doesn't really work properly. You're supposed to hold O to move Hoverbomb, but without it going into first person it just feels awkward. It actually sort of reminds me of the 2nd player in the Shadow the Hedgehog video game.

    But, my least favorite weapon has to be the Lava Gun. The Lava Gun has a very generic name (compared to everything else) and it is very weak and the range didn't really work for me. I tried to upgrade it to the Meteor Gun (to see if it was any better), but it didn't upgrade fast enough for me and it just wasn't really fun/easy to use. So, I gave up on it.

    It also seems as though the original game's weapons were made weaker in this game. That could just be that the enemies are harder because you can upgrade weapons in this game, but I don't really know. The puzzles were actually pretty confusing/annoying.

    I really enjoyed this game and would recommend it.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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#8 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
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#38 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Da Gameboyz
    88
    Once you start this one you'll have a hard time putting it down - I found myself playing longer just to see the next weapon upgrade I'd get - it's like Christmas all over again!
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  2. GameBiz
    93
    I don’t think you have to be into platformer’s to enjoy this game which shows how much depth it offers - liked the first one? You’ll love the second!
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  3. Next Level Gaming
    95
    The controls, the learning curve, the difficulty, and the story all make this game possible to be enjoyed by gamers of almost any age without feeling overwhelmed or underwhelmed. I seriously can't say enough good things about this game.
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