Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

 PlayStation 2
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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. lPredator_Godl
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    A Classic. The memories I have of playing through the original trilogy are ones that I will always cherish.
  2. aditya1101
    Oct 9, 2017
    9
    Super innovative game that really takes upgrading weapons to a new level. It's a super solid platformer that feels really nice to play and really satisfying to grind through. My only real criticism is that the non-platforming game modes aren't that great.
  3. AKthaBeast
    May 18, 2018
    9
    Everything done bigger and better than the previous 2 and completes the trilogy as far as story.
  4. Pakon
    Dec 24, 2018
    9
    An outstanding platformer game. Both graphics and gameplay are awesome. A must-have PS2 game.
  5. andrewcook4991
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Ratchet and Clank perfected. Easily the best story and characters in the series, along with great replay value and some of the games best weapons.
  6. sebastianali
    Apr 14, 2021
    8
    Si bien este juego a comparación del anterior carece de algunas opciones como el bestiario, tiene menos armas y los minijuegos y la historia siguen siendo olvidables, el gran bombazo que se pega este juego es en la jugabilidad que se siente la mas refinada de la trilogía así como el modo multijugador. En lo personal Ratchet 2 me gusta mas, sin embargo, Ratchet 3 esta totalmente a la altura.
  7. ZXSth
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    An utterly engrossing single-player adventure-shooter hybrid that offers one of the greatest possible experiences available on the PS2.

    Up Your Arsenal represents Insomniac at their best - the plot, characters, graphics and gameplay in this game are all phenomenal, and none of these aspects ever falter in favour of another. The game is fast-paced, engaging and filled with personality.    An utterly engrossing single-player adventure-shooter hybrid that offers one of the greatest possible experiences available on the PS2.

    Up Your Arsenal represents Insomniac at their best - the plot, characters, graphics and gameplay in this game are all phenomenal, and none of these aspects ever falter in favour of another. The game is fast-paced, engaging and filled with personality. While the game may falter due to its age (as it is now almost 20 years old), this game represented the pinnacle of what was available at the time of this game's release, and I cannot find much, if anything, to critique about this game, especially when considering its release date.

    If you have any interest in a single-player shooter-adventure-collectathon hybrid with some of the most hilarious character interactions in any video game, I encourage you to play this game. Up Your Arsenal provides an amazing experience without any of the narrative pretence one might expect from a modern Insomniac video game, and simultaneously manages not to skimp on any other gameplay elements while doing so.    … Expand
  8. Kostas101
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Groundbreaking when it came out yet still a great game nonetheless, very fun shooting mechanics, good sense of humor, interesting story, nice characters, decent side content and fun multiplayer.
  9. 09havocworm
    Jul 3, 2019
    8
    I like this game but have my problems. Most people think this is the best one. I personally like the second one better. The story is not as interesting as the first two and the game play not as refined. I still recommend check this one out.
  10. PixelGamer115
    May 1, 2021
    9
    Pretty much the same thing as the second game, in a good way. Silght improvements here and there.
  11. AkitoAK
    Dec 6, 2021
    8
    The reason why i am glad i bought a PS2, even though PS3 was out and was too costly..
    Would love to play again from the beginning..
  12. 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.
  13. ryman221
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    9.5 out of 10 - This game, along with Locked and Loaded, was my childhood. One of my favourite games ever made.

    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    9.5 out of 10 - This game, along with Locked and Loaded, was my childhood. One of my favourite games ever made.

    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
  14. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    One of the quintessential ps2 platforms / adventure, slightly higher than its predecessors although, in my opinion, it still does not reach the level of those of the competition jak and daxter or jak 2.
  15. radaxsly
    May 27, 2020
    10
    If you were to begin your craze for Ratchet & Clank, this third entry had a great story and innovative level design of the PS2 era. If you don't like platforms, you clearly haven't played Ratchet and Clank UYA yet.

    Graphics & Design 10; Audio 9; Controls & Gameplay 10
    Total: 10 - Masterpiece
  16. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    7
    Even more shooting and less platforming here, second game already went in that direction but here it gets just too much on a shooting side for my liking. Still a fun game with some neat ideas like your own big ship, 2d platofmer elements with Quark or even more complex gun progression system. But you are going to shoot an awful lot.
  17. Mer1ne
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This is the best ratchet and clank game without any doubt Best gameplay with best conversation and best multi-player of all time
  18. OwK7ng
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Best Platformer game on PS2. On every planet something different game is not boring. Very good weapon upgrade system. NG+ and Multiplayer is also amazing
  19. ZetaZ98
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    One of the best, and to many, THE best game in the R&C franchise, UYA is a great time for anyone of any age. The game has characters and events that are amusing and funny in a way that can appeal to all ages at once, with gameplay that makes it a great challenge for children, a nice way to casually game for adults, and is enjoyable for all.

    Weapon design, variety, balance, and the    One of the best, and to many, THE best game in the R&C franchise, UYA is a great time for anyone of any age. The game has characters and events that are amusing and funny in a way that can appeal to all ages at once, with gameplay that makes it a great challenge for children, a nice way to casually game for adults, and is enjoyable for all.

    Weapon design, variety, balance, and the game's economy are improved from the 2nd entry, resolving its greatest flaw. However UYA suffers from its short development time, with a minor reduction in length to the game as well as the simplification of level and art design.

    Make no mistake, UYA lives up to its reputation and is a must play for anyone with a PS2 or 3.    … Expand
  20. neojotic
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    Really great platformer for the PS2 and arguably the best Ratchet and Clank game in the series
  21. clanky9
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever!! Amazing story , amazing villain, its funny, gameplay is great, absolute masterpiece.
  22. dottorfrizzino
    May 5, 2021
    10
    this is whitout a doubt the best game of the franchise i love the arsenal, the planets,the arena i love everything about this game
  23. JoseManuel10_
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal is a 2004 3D platform video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony.
  24. CHOCOBROS
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    amazing game, my favorite on the PS2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  25. HYFTHJGTFSDHGFH
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    amazing game, my favorite on the PS2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  26. fireflames
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    i love this game, i used to play it with my dad when i was younger, its amazing.
  27. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    8
    The multiplayer mode in this game is a blast. Ratchet and Clank games are always so fun.
  28. RikkaDetra
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Fantastic culmination of previous entries and a superb finale to the original trilogy.
  29. konjakthesober
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    My favorite game in my favorite gameseries. If you like ratchet and clank and haven´t played this one it´s a must play.
  30. EvilPlayer
    Jul 10, 2022
    8
    I hated this game so much, but now I surely know, which things are bad in this game. 1). I think developers shouldn't return old planets, because they got their copies, which are much worse. 2). There could be fully new OST, but many tracks were just moved from R&C 1 and R&C 2 to R&C3. Some tracks got little remixes, but changes aren't so noticeable. Generally, it's good game, but it couldI hated this game so much, but now I surely know, which things are bad in this game. 1). I think developers shouldn't return old planets, because they got their copies, which are much worse. 2). There could be fully new OST, but many tracks were just moved from R&C 1 and R&C 2 to R&C3. Some tracks got little remixes, but changes aren't so noticeable. Generally, it's good game, but it could be better if not those flaws.… Expand
  31. Quintijn
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    My favorite ps2 game of all time. I had a save file where I completed the game 36 times. Couldn't get enough of it.
  32. NickSunderlandG
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    Puedo decir que está entrega junto con "gladiador" es una de las mejores. No me arrepiento de haber jugado este título en mi ps2 cuando era joven.
  33. Kostas_Spirou
    Sep 5, 2023
    7
    This game was groundbreaking when it came out.
    The shooting mechanics are very fun, many guns you can experiment with, and a good amount of action.
    The characters and the story are alright, but there are some actual funny moments and charming dialogue. As for the level design, it's creative and most areas look cool. You can visit and explore planets that are vastly different from    This game was groundbreaking when it came out.
    The shooting mechanics are very fun, many guns you can experiment with, and a good amount of action.

    The characters and the story are alright, but there are some actual funny moments and charming dialogue.

    As for the level design, it's creative and most areas look cool. You can visit and explore planets that are vastly different from each other, and you can participate in events, try out some game-modes or spend your time customizing your own ship.

    There are few mini games that can be frustrating but nothing to ruin your experience.

    And lastly, the multiplayer is nothing special but it's still enjoyable, you can even play split screen co-op with your friends and just goof around.

    This is my favorite Ratchet & Clank game, it didn't age very well in some ways but it's a solid game nonetheless.

    Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.    … Expand
  34. HildaSimp5
    May 14, 2022
    8
    Ok, so Up Your Arsenal is overrated. This was my first Ratchet and Clank game and i do still love it. Its just that there are many things the two games before did better.

    Story is fun enough, Dr. Nefarious is a funny and loveable villian, but Lawrence is also needed and him sometimes roasting Nefarious without the latter realising it is hillarious. In fact, this is one of the funniest RAC    Ok, so Up Your Arsenal is overrated. This was my first Ratchet and Clank game and i do still love it. Its just that there are many things the two games before did better.

    Story is fun enough, Dr. Nefarious is a funny and loveable villian, but Lawrence is also needed and him sometimes roasting Nefarious without the latter realising it is hillarious.
    In fact, this is one of the funniest RAC games of them all. Insomniac should return to the kind of raunchy, edgy humor of this game. The Galactic Rangers have so much fun banter.

    Gameplay is as good as ever. Lots of new and amazing weapons like the Plasma Whip, Shock Blaster and returning weapons like the Agents of Doom, who can now be leveld up!

    Arena combat has mostly been improved. The addition of obstacle courses was great and i wished it was implemented in future games.
    The arena announcer is kinda annoying and its a shame i can't explore the space station that holds the arena combat. Annihilation Nation is a fantastic name.

    The bosses in this game are very good and the final battle against Nefarious is fun and challenging, but the battle against the Biobliterator is just lame.

    Levels is where the game falters for me. They are not as detailed as before and are abit too linear for my taste. I only truly love Florana (mostly due to nostalgia since it was basically the first planet i played in the whole franchise), Qwark's hideout and Koros. All three have catchy soundtracks and are fun to traverse.
    Other planets are fine enough, but not very memorable. Returning levels gets its even worse. Aridia and Blackwater City are there in name only, Blackwater City has that wonderful tune, but could have been a whole different planet all togheter if the theme was not there.
    Kerwan is treated better, but looks nowhere near as good as in the first game and Veldin is allmost completely butchered.

    Collecathon also sucks in this game. Its placed in claustrophobic tunnels, that can make me dizzy and is crawling those annoying ameboids.

    There is no flying, racing or grindrail sections and these things are integral to Ratchet and Clank of ya ask me, at least Flying and Grindrails.

    Music is still very good, though some tracks are reused.

    Up Your Arsenal is a great RAC game for sure, but both the first game and Going Commando are much better imo.    … Expand
  35. The_D4RknesS
    Feb 27, 2023
    5
    the game is cool it has a good gameplay but the lives are hard to find and when you die you go back a long way
  36. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal is the icing on the cake of a great franchise.
  37. mrmanisgood
    Oct 27, 2022
    10
    this is the best game ever......................................................................................
  38. AntiqueGull
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Любимая игра детства, сейчас бы с удовольствием препрошел её,во истину шедевр
  39. wojtulace1
    Jan 30, 2023
    6
    Noticeably worse than its predecessor. Smaller gameplay variety, shorter campaign and less funny characters.
  40. JackFrostyG
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    Nostalgia aside, this game, nearly 20 years later still holds up better than the majority of today's games, That in itself is an insane feat.

    Pros: - The story is actually interesting. While clearly directed at a younger audience, there are still narratives included which older players can enjoy, none of the humour feels forced or out of place like it does in modern games. - The    Nostalgia aside, this game, nearly 20 years later still holds up better than the majority of today's games, That in itself is an insane feat.

    Pros:

    - The story is actually interesting. While clearly directed at a younger audience, there are still narratives included which older players can enjoy, none of the humour feels forced or out of place like it does in modern games.

    - The different weapons are fun to use. Being able to use a hoover to suck up smaller enemies to throw them out at bigger enemies is a nice little gimmick, to name one.

    - The arena is a nice little side area with some cool bosses and obstacle courses.

    - Doctor Nefarious is just an iconic villain and I'd say he's easily the best villain from the Ratchet and Clank series

    - The different planets as missions is quite a unique way of introducing new enemies and environments and it makes the player actually want to progress through the story to see new planets.

    Cons:

    - Although I didn't mind them, the Clank levels in which you control Giant Clank just don't hold the same value as just playing through the rest of the game.

    - Some of the hacking minigames can be a little frustrating and it brings you out of the action of the main game    … Expand
  41. girthquake123
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    peak RAC.

    Edgy, cool, adult humor, great all around.

    Gameplay on point, music is awesome.
  42. TheGvH
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal stands proudly as the epitome of PS2 gaming excellence. Its exceptional gameplay, witty humor, and engaging storyline make it an unforgettable title. The game seamlessly blends action, platforming, and humor, creating an experience that's both captivating and thoroughly enjoyable. Up Your Arsenal's enduring appeal is a testament to its timeless design,Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal stands proudly as the epitome of PS2 gaming excellence. Its exceptional gameplay, witty humor, and engaging storyline make it an unforgettable title. The game seamlessly blends action, platforming, and humor, creating an experience that's both captivating and thoroughly enjoyable. Up Your Arsenal's enduring appeal is a testament to its timeless design, offering an adventure that's as engaging today as it was upon its release. It's a must-play gem that showcases the best of what gaming has to offer, and it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of gamers everywhere.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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