Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

 PlayStation 2
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 615 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 552 out of 615
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 615
  3. Negative: 33 out of 615
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  1. EwanM
    Mar 24, 2009
    10
    I had to choose between a p or 10, and I went for 10. The best Ratchet and Clank out there, closely followed by it's first PS2 brother.
  2. WilliamF
    Aug 23, 2008
    10
    My favourite Ratchet and Clank. A brilliant combination of shooting and platforming filled with humour and fun.
  3. fahrenheitfrenzy
    Sep 20, 2007
    10
    A perfect game with both shooting and platforming in singleplayer AND multiplayer. buy this now!!
  4. ConstantineH.
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    This is one of the best Ratchet and Clank games ever! If you loved the first and second one you will definitely love this one. The game has loads of weapons and very fun when you get the Ryno 3 gun and when you have the gun at max power you evaporate your enemies like the ray beams on War of The Worlds. This is an excellent game!
  5. JonnyBoy
    Jun 29, 2006
    9
    Great but not as great a Ratchet and Clank Going Commando.
  6. CharlieG.
    Jun 6, 2006
    10
    If you were hooked up to a lie detector and said Going Commando was pretty good, it would blow up. 10 without a question.
  7. FrankZ.
    Jan 23, 2006
    10
    wow, this game is great it my favorit game so far im tring to get deathlock.
  8. GazaP.
    Nov 28, 2005
    10
    It is a brill game for the first to have multiplayer it is fun i would highly recommmend this game to anyone who enjoys adventure games!
  9. RatchetFan
    Sep 11, 2005
    10
    The flying, trophies, and new vehicles in the third game blow all other games in the universe so hard, it hurts all their great great grandmas! anyways, i still have an all over feeling that the fourth is gonna be better in some impossible way... dont know why, but i do.
  10. ApocalyseBrown
    Aug 15, 2005
    10
    I rarely give a ten score but for shear gameplay and fun its fantastic. Now with multi-player and online play its the best action-adventure yet. What you waiting for its 15quid new now, a rare classic.
  11. Gordy
    Jul 6, 2005
    8
    Not having played the first 2 this is pretty good...but why the lack of save points???!!!! You have to complete each stage at a time. B.S!
  12. MichaelM.
    Jun 27, 2005
    10
    Insomniac games have really out done themselves on this one. First there was R.C.1, which I thought was a huge success. Then Ratchet and Clank 2 came out and the prayers of R.C.1 gamers were answered many, of my friends talked about a second game and all of it's possibilities but when it came out, again everyone was pleased. When I caught wind of R.C.3 though, I had a bad feeling Insomniac games have really out done themselves on this one. First there was R.C.1, which I thought was a huge success. Then Ratchet and Clank 2 came out and the prayers of R.C.1 gamers were answered many, of my friends talked about a second game and all of it's possibilities but when it came out, again everyone was pleased. When I caught wind of R.C.3 though, I had a bad feeling that this was just going to be one of those horrible sequels that are trying to imitate the first game(s). Boy was I wrong, R.C.3 is the best Ratchet and clank game in the series. One thing that impressed most was the on/offline multi-player, this was new turf for Insomniac games but they pulled it off nicely.… Expand
  13. MateusC.
    Apr 10, 2005
    10
    The techinics, textures, frame rate, all is perfect.
  14. RomelJ.
    Mar 20, 2005
    10
    I've been playing video games for 20 years & UYA is the best game I've ever played period. 1 & 2 were awesome also. Actually going backwards 3, 2, 1 is the order of my favorite games ever.
  15. AaronA.
    Mar 15, 2005
    10
    This game is one of the best i've ever played. It has an awesome story mode with loads of upgrades for unusual weapons. Plus the online mode is a great addition to this game.
  16. TheDude
    Mar 5, 2005
    10
    This is a brilliant game. You can't go wrong. Very much overlooked with all these other games coming out around the same time (San Andreas, Half-Life 2) but I played this the most. Shame it's too easy and especially those platinum bolts are often in plain sight. Insomniac must think of their fans and not 10-year olds who also wan to get all platinum bolts. It's an excellent This is a brilliant game. You can't go wrong. Very much overlooked with all these other games coming out around the same time (San Andreas, Half-Life 2) but I played this the most. Shame it's too easy and especially those platinum bolts are often in plain sight. Insomniac must think of their fans and not 10-year olds who also wan to get all platinum bolts. It's an excellent game but doesn't beat R&C1 or 2. Still a 10, perfect.… Expand
  17. ErnieVonK.
    Feb 27, 2005
    10
    Awesome. its a sweet game with BEAUTIFUL graphics, WAY better than going commando or the original. (i have beaten both). The only problem is its too short. it can be kicked in about 15 hours, but Challenge mode is Better than the regular game.
  18. JacobL.
    Feb 8, 2005
    10
    This game rocks and im a champion at it and you guys rock 2!!!!!
  19. NintendoPSBox
    Feb 5, 2005
    10
    Phenomenal game. Excellent graphics, lush gameplay, great multiplayer and single player. Could've done with some multiplayer bots though.
  20. GerardoR.
    Jan 27, 2005
    10
    The best game ever.
  21. TylerM.
    Jan 16, 2005
    9
    This game is really good beside the level crash site its dumb BECAUSE i cant beat it thats all bye.
  22. MikeW.
    Jan 1, 2005
    10
    This is the one of the best games of 2004 or i have ever played BUY IT NOW !!! seriously why r u still lookin at the screen get off ur butt and got to the mall and get it now.
  23. SergeiG.
    Dec 27, 2004
    8
    Yearly produce games suffers from short story and a very mission driven game kinda like xbox games like splinter cell, rainbow six, ghost recon, new maps to explore the area and then finish the game feeling empty. dont get me wrong the games i mention is fairly enjoyable but dont have the quality of game that was well-thought to have a strong feeling of ( yes ive finish the game and itYearly produce games suffers from short story and a very mission driven game kinda like xbox games like splinter cell, rainbow six, ghost recon, new maps to explore the area and then finish the game feeling empty. dont get me wrong the games i mention is fairly enjoyable but dont have the quality of game that was well-thought to have a strong feeling of ( yes ive finish the game and it feel great) it felt empty when you accomplish the game.… Expand
  24. RickG.
    Dec 15, 2004
    10
    This is an awsome game except Courtney Gears... she's stupid.
  25. DragonKnightofFinalFantasy
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    This is like Going Commando but bigger, better, funner, funnier, and an even larger arsenal of weapons of mass destruction. There is even vehicles except the ship combat that luckily got scraped there's fun side missions a very entertaining plot (it's a generic one but it's entertaining for it's great humor). Also the nostalgic 2D side srolling vid-comics which are This is like Going Commando but bigger, better, funner, funnier, and an even larger arsenal of weapons of mass destruction. There is even vehicles except the ship combat that luckily got scraped there's fun side missions a very entertaining plot (it's a generic one but it's entertaining for it's great humor). Also the nostalgic 2D side srolling vid-comics which are simply pure old skool fun. Yet the biggest thing about this platformer is THE MULTIPLAYER!!! But there are two major flaws with the game; 1. If you go through the main story and skip the side stuff if is a pretty short game but it contains hours of fun if you fully upgrade the weapons and complete all the side-missions and all it is a long game 2. Some weapons feel too similar to those in previous games like the first weapon you get the Shock Cannon which is like the Megarocket Cannon. Oh and Clank gets a banana gun you have to give it props for that.… Expand
  26. A.Person
    Nov 23, 2004
    10
    this game is all around perfect. The graphics, sound effects, and background. And unlike some games, you can walk wherver you like! If you don't play this game, I'll turn you into a duck with the quackanator!!
  27. JeremyG.
    Nov 21, 2004
    9
    I was disappointed in the first few levels of this game - it seemed very linear and generic. But as the game introduced cooler gadgets (like the infector and deployable turrets), upgrading, and side missions, it really became addictive. The game cleverly adds replay value to missions you've already beaten by offering $ rewards and weapons upgrades. The multiplayer is a blast, BUT I was disappointed in the first few levels of this game - it seemed very linear and generic. But as the game introduced cooler gadgets (like the infector and deployable turrets), upgrading, and side missions, it really became addictive. The game cleverly adds replay value to missions you've already beaten by offering $ rewards and weapons upgrades. The multiplayer is a blast, BUT only if you have at least 4 people playing. The maps can be pretty dull if you only have 2 people playing. One of the coolest aspects of the online multiplayer is the ability to play splitscreen with a friend online. It brings the fun of splitscreen gaming and online multiplayer together and is really enjoyable. One criticism I have for the game is that I was confused by the save system. The game isn't really clear on what progress is saved and when. But now I'm pretty sure checkpoints save most of your progress. Ratchet and Clank 3 gives you a lot of fun for your gaming buck.… Expand
  28. AndrewJ.
    Nov 12, 2004
    10
    Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal is the best Ratchet and Clank game for the PS2 that I have ever played.
  29. JoeD.
    Nov 11, 2004
    10
    Amazing.
  30. MindoM.
    Nov 11, 2004
    10
    World's best game!!!!!
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#4 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#10 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. Gamenikki
    85
    An enjoyable experience worthy of the Ratchet name...even if we're hoping the next iteration of the series pushes the envelope instead of merely experimenting.
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  2. Eurogamer
    80
    One of the best of its genre, of that there is no doubt. But is it really acceptable to release a game that's so similar to the previous two that it would take the most devoted fan to spot the difference at first glance?
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  3. GamerArchive
    90
    With a sublime mix of a humorous storyline, fantastic weaponry, some pure comedy moments, and some amazingly solid platforming sections, there's very little to criticise in Ratchet and Clank 3.
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