Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

 PlayStation 2
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  1. Platformmaster1
    Nov 14, 2010
    10
    The greatest game I've ever played. If you like adventure games or platformers you will forever miss out if you don't play this game. I've played through it 10 times and completed it to 100% 3 times and it never got boring once. Best in the series far and away and that's saying something considering this is one of the premier series in gaming for the last 2 generations.
  2. NeoconTom
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    This is best Ratchet & Clank game, this is the best game on the PS2, this is best game of 2004, this is best game of sixth gen, and it is best game of ALL time. This game has amazing 3rd-person combat, great graphics that still hold up, great plot, great dialogue and character dynamic, great weapon and gadget variety, interesting and varied enemies, excellent level design, fun run and gunThis is best Ratchet & Clank game, this is the best game on the PS2, this is best game of 2004, this is best game of sixth gen, and it is best game of ALL time. This game has amazing 3rd-person combat, great graphics that still hold up, great plot, great dialogue and character dynamic, great weapon and gadget variety, interesting and varied enemies, excellent level design, fun run and gun 2D mode, good multiplayer, tons of nods to past games. The only major flaw is cut content that was removed from game's rushed development, which isn't even that major since a lot of it is still featured in the game (hint, get all the trophies to find out what I'm talking about). Do not pass up this game.… Expand
  3. GeoKaiser
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Best platformer/shooter on ps2!
    Graphics 9
    Sound 9
    Controls 10
    Gameplay 10
    Lifespan 9
  4. rumakkar
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute gem! I love it! It's wonderfully cinematic (literally it has a 1,5 h film inside of it). It has a great story, it's witty, it's serious, it's moving. I love platform 3rd person games with adventure, so you can imagine that countless hours were spend on playing this game. It has super high replayability, which is mostly due to the fact that there are titanium boltsThis game is an absolute gem! I love it! It's wonderfully cinematic (literally it has a 1,5 h film inside of it). It has a great story, it's witty, it's serious, it's moving. I love platform 3rd person games with adventure, so you can imagine that countless hours were spend on playing this game. It has super high replayability, which is mostly due to the fact that there are titanium bolts to collect, skill points to achieve and weapons to upgrade. Much of the time is required to complete this game, but boy every hour is a joy!… Expand
  5. DME
    Oct 22, 2010
    10
    [MINOR SPOILERS] The series hits it's climax with this game. It's too bad that the later games in the series arent' as good. It's absolutely LOADED with comedy, including crude, dark, slapstick, and even dry humor. The game mechanics are PERFECT for once. Players can now lock the strafing ability, turn to First-Person mode (FPS fans rejoice) and can customize camera speed and[MINOR SPOILERS] The series hits it's climax with this game. It's too bad that the later games in the series arent' as good. It's absolutely LOADED with comedy, including crude, dark, slapstick, and even dry humor. The game mechanics are PERFECT for once. Players can now lock the strafing ability, turn to First-Person mode (FPS fans rejoice) and can customize camera speed and rotation. The new Gadgetron Max-Out button saves a ton of time (instead of buying ammunition for each and every gun of yours, you can click a single button to max out ALL ammo needed for the appropriate price). There are also lots of bonus (optional) missions, secrets, special bolts, skill points, and more! And there is great replay value, too! When the game is over, the player may choose to rewind time to just before the final boss, or continue to "Challenge Mode" (a feature that was in the older R&C) where you get to keep all of your weapons... except now, you get to UPGRADE them farther! Enemies get more challenging, etc. Multiplayer: This is a brand new feature in R&C. I have not played online (no network adapter) but offline multiplayer was a blast! Up to 4 players can compete in Seige (my favorite), Capture the Flag, and Deathmatch. You go teams on all of them or free-for-all on Deathmatch. There are plenty of multiplayer-exclusive stages and weapons. Overall, this a an amazing game. I admit... blood would be nice... but if you can deal with fantasy violence, then you should definitely look into this.… Expand
  6. Harry210
    Dec 6, 2010
    10
    Ratchet & Clank 3 is an awesome game. This game provides entertainment with more wacky weapons, lovely graphics and a hilarious but evil antagonist. The game is just like the other two games, a Platformer with Third Person Shooter elements with the focus on blowing the s*** out of everything you see with ridiculous weapons. The 2 lovable protagonists, Ratchet and Clank are back and readyRatchet & Clank 3 is an awesome game. This game provides entertainment with more wacky weapons, lovely graphics and a hilarious but evil antagonist. The game is just like the other two games, a Platformer with Third Person Shooter elements with the focus on blowing the s*** out of everything you see with ridiculous weapons. The 2 lovable protagonists, Ratchet and Clank are back and ready to kick some butt. The game play has improved from the previous game with new gadgets to try out like the Refractor which in turn, can be used to solve some interesting puzzles. The hypershot gadget is a neat idea because it combines the Dynamo gadget and the Swingshot (from the previous game). A good thing improved with the Hypershot (Swingshot) is that you don't have to manually select the gadget before grabbing onto a Hypershot target and swinging across; you just need to press the fire button (even if you holding a selected weapon) and the Hypershot will automatically latch onto the target. The The combat is definitely fast and frantic and never seems to slow down. The weapons that you have at your disposal are very well designed and pack a punch and these weapons can be upgraded as you use them but unlike Locked and Loaded, these weapons can be upgraded to Level 5. Each weapon upgrade either adds a mod to the weapon or increases their damage and this system cleverly makes you use each gun and experiment with their purposes. The new gadgets called the Tyhrraguise and the Hacker can be used to unlock doors. The Tyhrraguise adds a bit of stealth to the Ratchet & Clank game play in which Ratchet activates the disguise and becomes a Tyhrranoid (one of the main enemies that are loyal to the games main antagonist, Dr Nefarious). You walk up to a Tyhrranoid with the disguise active and try to persuade him to disable a force field or lower a bridge so you can move on. You pursuade the tyhrranoid by completing a quick time event and pressing the right buttons at the right time which are shown on a reel at the bottom of the screen. The way the tyhrranoids communicate with each other is hilarious: They pop, they bobble and they burp at each other! The hacker introduces another minigame where you have to stop these red pieces from getting to the core by destroying them while capturing green pieces to override the lock mechanism to the door or what ever your trying to hack into. This minigame is simple but original. Another thing that is awesome in this game is the inclusion of Qwark Vid Comics which tell the story of Captain Qwarks long lasting battle against Dr Nefarious. The Qwark Vid Comics game play resemble a 2D side scrolling shooter which you play as Captain Qwark and have one simple goal. Get to the end of the level and shoot anything that's in your way. Game play is different to the platform/shooter bits found when playing as Ratchet which is a nice change. These Vid Comics are so fun to play and it's just awesome to see the conflict between Qwark and Nefarious presented by comic book style cutscenes with a funny narrative. The series trademark humor has not been lost in this game with some funny cutscenes to drive the story. In the parts you play as Clank are fun to play with more enthuses on avoiding hazards. Clank has to avoid lasers and enemy security with the the help of Clank's sidekick from the Secret Agent Clank TV series who is a monkey. Using the Banana gun, Clank can shoot banana's and lure the monkey (depending where the banana lands) into swinging across a pipe to step on a button to activate a bridge for Clank to cross or to activate the security alarm and draw the enemies fire away so you can sneak by. This game play mechanic at least gives us something fresh and innovative The main antagonist, Dr Nefarious may seem mischievous and serious at first but then he has a comical side to him and this is reflected by him sometimes overloading (he's a robot) and picking up funny radio waves then being slapped to snap him out of it and then having no memory of the overload! He's so funny and such a great villain. The boss battles are just as epic as ever although they are pretty simple to defeat: Just avoid their attacks and shoot the cr** out of them. The flying missions have been kept to a minimum (thank god) because they were just so boring in the previous game. The frantic game play that this game holds continues with arena based challenges which provide... well a challenge with various hazards to tackle while you fight waves of aggressive enemies which can helpfully, earn you bolts to buy ammo and weapons. Just to mention the graphics: There not a huge step up from the previous game but the environments are quite huge in scope and the character models are nicely rendered. I experienced very little slowdown too despite a lot of things going on at once. One more thing: The music rocks! Ratchet & Clank 3 is a brilliant and well designed platformer/shooter in my own opinion… Expand
  7. jaroldo
    Oct 19, 2013
    10
    Simply put, my favourite game of all time. Everything about it is amazing, the gameplay, the graphics, the writing is all superb. This game does not get old, I have beaten it 25 times and it is still enjoyable. GO AND BUY THIS GAME.
  8. Ristamatt
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute gem of platformer/3rd person shooter genre! It's creative, witty, even dramatic. I mean, incredibly innovative story just can move you to tears, from laughter, from sadness, from excitement, from just greatness! I LOVE this game, just love it!
  9. 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.
  10. SandeProElite
    Apr 6, 2012
    10
    The game has even more content than it's predecessor. It's a very fun platformer/shooter game with a unique upgrade system. The story and game play are very enjoyable and the game has a lot of hiddent content. After you beat the game, you can replay it and upgrade your weapons even further. The game is a very good game I'd recommend for everybody.
  11. Lost_Hero9
    May 7, 2012
    10
    The best Ratchet and Clank game in the series to date. It even added Multiplayer back when it wasn't that hot in the PS2. An amazing story/platformer with like-able characters new and old. Great soundtrack and has the best weapons in gaming.
  12. legit_khajiit
    Apr 21, 2014
    10
    The very best game on the PS2. Absolute classic, good story, great weapons, and just amazing gameplay.

    You cannot ask for a better game. If you have a PS3, go on the PS store and buy the trilogy pack and play this diamond in the rough of gaming.
  13. oryndatiju
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    Best game ever. It have great gameplay, graphics and audio. I complete it more than 10 times, and that's my first PS2 game. For Ratchet and Clank i buyed the PS3.
  14. Mexican_Jesus
    Nov 4, 2016
    10
    Ratchet and Clank:Up Your Arsenal refines the formula established by Going Commando and adds several new features including an online multiplayer mode. The new additions include a first person mode, mission-based "Galactic Ranger" sections, an Arena with both platforming and combat gauntlets. Speaking of combat, the weapon line up in this game is arguably the best in the series, withRatchet and Clank:Up Your Arsenal refines the formula established by Going Commando and adds several new features including an online multiplayer mode. The new additions include a first person mode, mission-based "Galactic Ranger" sections, an Arena with both platforming and combat gauntlets. Speaking of combat, the weapon line up in this game is arguably the best in the series, with Re-designed weapons from the first and second game, as well as some of the best weapons from the second game (see Bouncer, Miniturret Glove, Shield Charger, Plasma Coil) and some interesting additions such as the Plasma Whip. There are also brand new "Qwark Vid-comics" which are miniature 2-D platforming challenges that detail both Qwarks backstory as well as justifying Dr. Nefarious' plan. Sticking with Dr. Nefarious, he, his butler Lawrence (and Captain Qwark) have great chemistry, backed up by solid writing and great voice work. The game doesnt take itself seriously, simply aiming to provide the player with great gameplay and a hilarious story, which the game achieves with flying colours. The soundtrack is a mix between the Techno Break-beat tunes of the first game and the more orchestral influence of the second game. Last but not least the gameplay offers excellent controls, fluid gameplay, great graphics and a rock-steady 60fps. An overall excellent single player campaign with a solid (although not entirely original by todays standards) multiplayer component featuring basic Deathmatch/Capture the Flag modes. An excellent game, and a PS2 classic.… Expand
  15. Unbiasedforreal
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    One of the true great games that emerged from the PS2 era. It's story line offers enough flesh to to keep the game player stimulated and it's vast variety of weaponry and power ups make the game never exhaust it's surprise factor. But, most importantly, it's tons of fun.
  16. BlakDak666
    Jun 21, 2017
    9
    While I consider Going Commando better, Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal is quite fantastic and once again proves how such a short development and staying creative to the formula by refinement and improving can really make an experience better. UYA adds a mix of new and old guns, plays off the game's universe creatively like callbacks to previous characters and using the memory cardWhile I consider Going Commando better, Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal is quite fantastic and once again proves how such a short development and staying creative to the formula by refinement and improving can really make an experience better. UYA adds a mix of new and old guns, plays off the game's universe creatively like callbacks to previous characters and using the memory card system to rewards fans for their dedication to the series that is creative. Dr. Nefarious is a very goofy but far more intimidating villain and going back to some of the original RAC worlds like Rilgar and Kerwan with a better remix version of those themes were very wonderful. The Rangers are quirky and really play a parody on the modern military shooter. Coupled with the humor that the series had done since the first game and it stays consistent where it never feels old. Difficulty is better addressed in this over GC, but the power of the guns in later runs make it an absolute cakewalk. It also has the same feeling of GC, which isn't a bad thing but a common issue the series would start to face is franchise fatigue and not as compelling changes to the formula. That being said, you'd be hard pressed to find anything to fault UYA that some go back and forth on whether they like GC or this entry more.… Expand
  17. bleboy28
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    ratchet and clank has and will always be one of my favorite games of all time. this game is so good just like Sly 2 both these games have so good story and the characters in the game are just a god damn 10/10 love Ratchet and Clank
  18. Demitrius
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    Before I got the chance to play this game, I read a few (ok, a lot) reviews, and every single review couldn't tell a bad thing about the game. But still, I didn't think I will like the game so much. First of all, I noticed humor and its quality (believe me, you will laugh a lot). I also liked great mixture of platforming and shooting. Platforming, in fact, is not very hard, but it adds onBefore I got the chance to play this game, I read a few (ok, a lot) reviews, and every single review couldn't tell a bad thing about the game. But still, I didn't think I will like the game so much. First of all, I noticed humor and its quality (believe me, you will laugh a lot). I also liked great mixture of platforming and shooting. Platforming, in fact, is not very hard, but it adds on game's overall score. Shooting, despite, is quite challenging, especially in the first playing through the game. If you remember your weaponry in Ratchet & Clank 2, where you were able to upgrade every weapon just ones, here's the difference: in Rathet & Clank 3 you can upgrade every weapon five times, and with more playing, even eight times. With almost each upgrade weapons gain new, more powerful abilities, which you'll definitely need in fight against evil Dr. Nefarious and his servants. Enemies are fun to shoot (and, of course, kill) and though they don't know any advanced maneuvers, a lot of them still aren't easy to kill. Bosses are quite interesting and challenging too and you will remember them for a long time. Even if this isn't the hardest, longest or most beautiful game, it's still my numero uno game of all time and I think, you will love it too.… Expand
  19. Atman21
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Το καλύτερο και (προσωπικά) αγαπημένο παιχνίδι της εποχής. Εκείνη τη χρονιά τα συναισθήματα ήταν αμέτρητα και μόνο τώρα καταλαβαίνεις την αξία αυτών των συναισθημάτων, στις αναμνήσεις και στην νοσταλγία που σου προκαλεί απλά το άκουσμα των λέξεων αυτού του τίτλου του παιχνιδιού... Μακάρι να ξανά βγουν τέτοια παιχνίδια. Χωρίς αλλοιώσεις και αλλαγές, απλά προσαρμογές στις νέες αναλύσειςΤο καλύτερο και (προσωπικά) αγαπημένο παιχνίδι της εποχής. Εκείνη τη χρονιά τα συναισθήματα ήταν αμέτρητα και μόνο τώρα καταλαβαίνεις την αξία αυτών των συναισθημάτων, στις αναμνήσεις και στην νοσταλγία που σου προκαλεί απλά το άκουσμα των λέξεων αυτού του τίτλου του παιχνιδιού... Μακάρι να ξανά βγουν τέτοια παιχνίδια. Χωρίς αλλοιώσεις και αλλαγές, απλά προσαρμογές στις νέες αναλύσεις
  20. 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.
  21. Clanka
    Nov 7, 2011
    7
    Undeniable brilliancev in graphics and gameplay but I don't know, this one was my least favourite early R&C game. I think it was the story and how unfair it was to Ratchet plus I hate Sasha but I still want to cut it some slack so I'll give it a 7.
  22. AGuy
    Nov 3, 2004
    5
    Personally I dont find this game to be too bad, however the very fact that "The Critics", slam Jak 3 for not changing tone shows that they dont know the meaning of the word substance. The fact Ratchet and Clanks' tone hasn't changed since it's inception shows that "The Critics", are contradicting themselves. The scores for this and Jak 3 are hideously unbalanced and make no Personally I dont find this game to be too bad, however the very fact that "The Critics", slam Jak 3 for not changing tone shows that they dont know the meaning of the word substance. The fact Ratchet and Clanks' tone hasn't changed since it's inception shows that "The Critics", are contradicting themselves. The scores for this and Jak 3 are hideously unbalanced and make no sense when you think about it. Buy Ratchet and Clank if you want to mindlessly blow stuff up, if you want a shred of subsatnce then do yourself a favour and invest in the Jak and Daxter triology.… Expand
  23. IHateGames
    Oct 30, 2004
    7
    I think Gamepro is the only reviewer to give this game an unbiased score. OPM should be ashamed of themselves for giving a platformer over a 9.0. And also, being the 3rd try should show that things are getting old and used up, so a perfect score shows that someone is scared that they have nothing to compete with XBOX this year and they are going to give evey game that comes out on PS2 a I think Gamepro is the only reviewer to give this game an unbiased score. OPM should be ashamed of themselves for giving a platformer over a 9.0. And also, being the 3rd try should show that things are getting old and used up, so a perfect score shows that someone is scared that they have nothing to compete with XBOX this year and they are going to give evey game that comes out on PS2 a good review to make up the difference. Maybe a 9.0, but a 10 is just a joke and once again OPM makes itself look like a bunch of biased jackasses that have no credability anymore.… Expand
  24. Chuukatu
    Nov 5, 2004
    10
    This is the second greatest game out only to Gta San Andreas.
  25. ChungH.
    Oct 31, 2004
    10
    This game rocks.The best game i ever played in my life. Well, not yet. Ratchet and Clank:UYA is not out yet in Canada. but Going Commando rocks and UYA will.
  26. 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!
  27. Rikiege
    Dec 23, 2012
    10
    Ratchet and Clank 3 has a little movie that motivates you to play.
  28. Sis
    Sep 19, 2013
    10
    It might not in my eyes beat the two games that came before, but it's pretty darn close. I love this game and it's my 3rd favorite game of all time. Thinking of that this game was made in one year and how little hype this game had, it absolutely stuns me how awesome it is.
  29. frederik1478
    Mar 11, 2021
    4
    Another completely ok RATCHET & CLANK game, Which is weird because I remember this being the best in the series but my childhood memories Has once again failed me , What what is it that makes it still ok I would say to their environment are kind of uninspiring if you compare it to the first game then it looks Bland
  30. DjNinjaRj
    Mar 5, 2022
    0
    Personally This Is Not My Type Of Game, It Has Decent Mechanics But Its Something I Wont Play Again
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#4 Best 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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