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  1. 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.
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  2. Sep 1, 2023
    0
    peak RAC.

    Edgy, cool, adult humor, great all around.

    Gameplay on point, music is awesome.
  3. 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
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  4. 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
  5. 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.
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  6. Aug 1, 2023
    9
    Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal is a 2004 3D platform video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony.
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. Jan 30, 2023
    6
    Noticeably worse than its predecessor. Smaller gameplay variety, shorter campaign and less funny characters.
  10. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Любимая игра детства, сейчас бы с удовольствием препрошел её,во истину шедевр
  11. Oct 27, 2022
    10
    this is the best game ever......................................................................................
  12. Aug 16, 2022
    10
    My favorite Ratchet and Clank game, I rank it among some of the best games ever made
  13. 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
  14. Jun 27, 2022
    10
    Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal is the icing on the cake of a great franchise.
  15. 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.
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  16. Mar 5, 2022
    0
    Personally This Is Not My Type Of Game, It Has Decent Mechanics But Its Something I Wont Play Again
  17. 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.
  18. 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..
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Fantastic culmination of previous entries and a superb finale to the original trilogy.
  22. 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. May 1, 2021
    9
    Pretty much the same thing as the second game, in a good way. Silght improvements here and there.
  24. Apr 25, 2021
    8
    The multiplayer mode in this game is a blast. Ratchet and Clank games are always so fun.
  25. 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.
  26. Apr 5, 2021
    10
    i love this game, i used to play it with my dad when i was younger, its amazing.
  27. Apr 1, 2021
    10
    amazing game, my favorite on the PS2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  28. Mar 29, 2021
    10
    amazing game, my favorite on the PS2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  29. 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. 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.
  31. Nov 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever!! Amazing story , amazing villain, its funny, gameplay is great, absolute masterpiece.
  32. Oct 19, 2020
    10
    A Classic. The memories I have of playing through the original trilogy are ones that I will always cherish.
  33. Aug 31, 2020
    8
    Really great platformer for the PS2 and arguably the best Ratchet and Clank game in the series
  34. Aug 23, 2020
    0
    Basura una mierda porqueria no me gusta no merece la pena este juego es el peor juego!.
  35. Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Going Commando is an upgrade that’s worth all of your money, and now, Ratchet and Clank’s brand new and third adventure, Up Your Arsenal is what a called a bonafide masterpiece. Insomniac’s new follow up after the sequel paid off after incorporating a highly requested feature that fans demanded and it turned out to be the very best games ever made. Now that’s what I call an all-in-oneGoing Commando is an upgrade that’s worth all of your money, and now, Ratchet and Clank’s brand new and third adventure, Up Your Arsenal is what a called a bonafide masterpiece. Insomniac’s new follow up after the sequel paid off after incorporating a highly requested feature that fans demanded and it turned out to be the very best games ever made. Now that’s what I call an all-in-one complimentary package! Expand
  36. 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.
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  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
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  44. 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!
  45. 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! Collapse
  46. Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Best platformer/shooter on ps2!
    Graphics 9
    Sound 9
    Controls 10
    Gameplay 10
    Lifespan 9
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. Dec 24, 2018
    9
    An outstanding platformer game. Both graphics and gameplay are awesome. A must-have PS2 game.
  51. 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
  52. May 18, 2018
    9
    Everything done bigger and better than the previous 2 and completes the trilogy as far as story.
  53. Apr 20, 2018
    8
    Ratchet and Clank 3 is a great game that is not as good as good as the ones before it, The Multiplayer is great but the level design is a bit repetitive, returning planets are also not very good. This game is actually a lot of fun at parties.
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. Aug 3, 2017
    9
    Probably the best game from the original trilogy. It's basically Going Commando with awesome story and great weapons. Completed the challenge mode 3 times and don't regret it!
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. Feb 9, 2017
    9
    For the longest time, my favorite game was this. Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal. I beat it over and over until I 100 percented the game, then continued to beat it over and over because I was on a complete power trip with the strongest armor, maxed health, and every weapon on max level, and decimating everything was pure unadulterated joy. But what exactly made Up Your Arsenal soFor the longest time, my favorite game was this. Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal. I beat it over and over until I 100 percented the game, then continued to beat it over and over because I was on a complete power trip with the strongest armor, maxed health, and every weapon on max level, and decimating everything was pure unadulterated joy. But what exactly made Up Your Arsenal so perfect back then, and what keeps it so good now? I'm gonna take a look at that with this review. Up Your Arsenal does some things better than Going Commando, and it's also missing some things that Going Commando had that I wish it had kept. To start things off, it's feels a lot more polished than the previous two games in the original PS2 trilogy, and I tribute that to a higher level of detail, a perfected lighting engine, a slightly upgraded character models. Everything just looks better. The soundtrack this time around is really making an effort to get you pumped to blow things up, but it also has a little bit more of a dramatic feel to it, to reflect what feels like higher stakes. In reality, the stakes are about at the same level as the original, but you care more about what's happening to the galaxy around you because you get to connect to more of it through the characters, which Insomniac really seemed to put a lot of focus on in this game. In UYA, you have a hub world in the form of the Phoenix, where you get missions from, and can interact with your pals in the Q-Force. It is entirely composed of characters that you talked to like, once in the first game, and then never saw again. This game brings them back, and gives them a bigger role. Flawless writing and top tier voice acting makes each member memorable, and you come to feel like your an important part of a team of professionals and there's a sense of gratification in that. And it makes sense, seeing as this time around, Ratchet is at a higher value to his allies. He's saved two galaxies now, at this point, he and Clank have made names for themselves. Ratchet is now a sergeant in the galactic military and dating the president's daughter. And yes, this game is somewhat military themed. You will be fighting large scale battles with the galactic rangers. This game is a lot more combat heavy, and the RPG mechanics introduced in R&C2 have been fine tuned to fit it. Ratchet's nano-tech leveling system has been tweaked to function in percents now, so that damage reduction with armor can actually be measured in a way that makes sense. And the number of times our weapons can upgrade has been increased. You can now upgrade a weapon four times, the first three awarding you new mods, raising the power levels little by little, and then the fourth drastically increasing the power and destruction in an instant. And yes, mega weapons still exist. And they can also be upgraded multiple times now. As a result, in this game, your weapons have the potential to become far more deadly and destructive than the puny little pea shooters you had in Going Commando, the best of which return for free if you gave a GC save file btw, and have been given the new upgrade system treatment as well. You will become overpowered. And it will be amazing. Mowing down all enemies that cross your path with merciless devastation while the army you command and that of the enemy's fight around you in a glorious, chaotic battlefield. Also at your disposal are two vehicles: the Turbo Slider and Hovership. These sections are fun enough, and they don't overstay their welcome. There are optional things you can do to get more bolts as well. Including galactic ranger battles, and arena battles which make a return. I should also mention the Qwark vid comics that become optional on a challenge mode playthrough, but are mandatory on your first. In all honesty, they can be fun if you're in the mood, but most of the time they're just a roadblock when I just wanna get back to blowing stuff up as Ratchet. The comics themselves are 2D platforming segments where you play as Captain Qwark. They don't show up too often though, thankfully. Platforming does still exist for Ratchet too, so don't worry, it is still within the genre. Despite all the fast paced adrenaline pumped action, the game still has it's drawbacks that honestly make it fall below Going Commando in my eyes. You see, the game gives you the option to upgrade your ship, but all the changes are purely aesthetic, To me, the feature feels wasted because in GC, you could trick out your ride for epic space battles. But here, those battles are absent. And where in the last game the platinum bolts bought you mods for your weapons, since the upgrade system has mods taken care of, they now buy you... skins. I also wish the arena level was more fleshed out. These drawbacks aside, UYA is still a great game, from reclaiming your home planet from an alien invasion in the beginning, all the way to an epic final battle where armies clash at the end. UYA is BAD ASS. Oh. And Neffy Expand
  60. 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
  61. Jul 30, 2016
    10
    My first ratchet and clank game and still my favourite ps2 game ever, the over the top weapons, humour, sick soundtrack, and many planets to explore, even a damn fun multiplayer
  62. Jul 3, 2016
    10
    I spent hours on this amazing masterpiece which is the best Ratchet & Clank game of all time. The story is great and the controls are good. I love this game and you should play this amazing masterpiece as well.
  63. Apr 16, 2016
    9
    this game is really good although it is a were the **** do i suppost to go this is the kind of game but its really fun in other words you should get this game is you are good at were the **** do i go games
  64. Mar 13, 2016
    10
    Pretty hilarious, this game is one of the best ps2 releases to come, my favourite is tools of destruction though, good job insomniac. very good
  65. Jan 6, 2016
    8
    This is the game that put the series of Ratchet and Clank truly on the map. More enemies, more planets, more weapons, more characters, more story, Ratchet and Clank 3 screams more. With an array of innovations, including multiplayer game modes, Ratchet and Clank 3 serves as the overwhelmingly perfect finale to the PS2 trilogy.
  66. Oct 12, 2015
    9
    For what the game is mainly all about, (platforming), it excels at it and a whole lot more. From top to bottom, its a very humorous game to play for everyone
  67. Oct 4, 2015
    8
    Que recuerdos me trae este juego , Tiene buenos gráficos, historia, y armas. Aunque es un juego, lo que se diría, antiguo a que un seguro que muchos niños ( o no tanto niños ) disfrutarían mas con Ratchet & Clank 3 , que muchos juegos actuales .
  68. Sep 4, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favourite game because it has all that a good game needs i love it soooooooooooooooooooo much. The bosses are fun and hard expacially Dr. Neferious Expand
  69. Aug 10, 2015
    9
    Ratchet and Clank, there is no game more fun than this. Up your Arsenal is one of the best from this saga. The story os good. The gamplay is perfect, the guns are awsome, the levels are perfect, simply one of the best ratchets and clank games.
  70. Jun 30, 2015
    10
    Probably the best game of my childhood. Words cannot describe. Replayed this when the PS3 remastered version came out and it still was one of the best games ever made.

    10/10
  71. Feb 23, 2015
    9
    There is so much customization in this game! I love it! This was the only Ratchet and Clank game that I played on the PS2, but I had so much fun with it! I wish I still had my PS2 so I could relive playing this game.
  72. 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.
  73. Aug 20, 2014
    10
    I bought this game at the age of four and it was one of the first games I completed. Over the years of playing this game I cannot find a game better than this

    Story-A
    Gameplay-A*
    Platforming-B

    Oh and you get a gun that turns enemies into ducks!
  74. 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.
  75. Jan 15, 2014
    10
    It's a Masterpiece, a must play, probably the best Ratchet & Clank for PS2. Now i have it for PS3 (because i have the Ratchet & Clank HD Trilogy) and still amazes me.
  76. Dec 26, 2013
    9
    THE best ratchet and clank on Playstation 2. A mixture of excellent gameplay tweaks and new activities make the third one easily the strongest game in the series and one of the best games ever. Up your arsenal entertains you with great humor, gameplay, music, story.... Truly a masterpiece.
  77. Dec 5, 2013
    9
    in many ways a good ratchet and clank game probably the best sharing it's place with a crack in time maybe even better.
    weapons are great no bad things to say about them.
    gadjets are okay armor sets are awesome as well game is long enough and the story is well worked out characters development is awesome this game changed the ratchet and clank series a lot captain qwuark becoming a
    in many ways a good ratchet and clank game probably the best sharing it's place with a crack in time maybe even better.
    weapons are great no bad things to say about them.
    gadjets are okay
    armor sets are awesome as well
    game is long enough and the story is well worked out
    characters development is awesome this game changed the ratchet and clank series a lot captain qwuark becoming a friend of ratchet and clank made the series much better.
    there are a lot of different characters in this game with their own personality
    the most famous villian from the ratchet series is in this game doctor nefarious
    so in short a very good game that you must have i've you like platforms or the ratchet and clank series
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  78. 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.
  79. Sep 21, 2013
    10
    This game is an absolute gem. It's fun, and tells a great story with great humour. If you love platformers, action-adventure or 3rd person shooters, you owe it to yourself to play this game. While veterans of the series might find it a little less challenging than the second and first games, newcomers will find lots of challenge in the main story, with challenge mode further adding replayThis game is an absolute gem. It's fun, and tells a great story with great humour. If you love platformers, action-adventure or 3rd person shooters, you owe it to yourself to play this game. While veterans of the series might find it a little less challenging than the second and first games, newcomers will find lots of challenge in the main story, with challenge mode further adding replay value. speaking of replay value, this game has a ton of it, with titanium bolts to collect, skill points to achieve and weapons to upgrade, completionists will get around 25-40 hours with this game as more than one playthrough is required. Expand
  80. 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.
  81. Jul 23, 2013
    9
    Out of the three, this is probably the funnest game in the series. I wouldn't know how much fun an adult would have, but I can guess it should still be pretty darn epic!
  82. Jun 17, 2013
    10
    I don't have to explain why this is a good game... dgljdfhugsadlfzkjbvzifdfkjgfdjkfdfdkjfdkjfgjkfdjjkjgkjgjkjbhdifl;uvbgiludfh;lkhf
  83. Dec 23, 2012
    10
    Ratchet and Clank 3 has a little movie that motivates you to play.
  84. Nov 9, 2012
    10
    It takes platformers to new heights. But its not just a platformer. With just one switch of a button you have the option to play this game like a first-person shooter. Theres no going back. You simply have to play this sometime.
  85. Sep 24, 2012
    10
    The best game ever made! Move over call of duty, mario, zelda,grand theft auto, halo. this game is the definition of entertainment!
  86. Aug 31, 2012
    10
    This chapter of the saga is proof that other shooters have much to envy. 3 is really the perfect number. This is one of the best games ever released on Playstation. MASTERPIECE!
  87. Aug 2, 2012
    10
    The best action/platformer you can get. Improves upon its predecessors in every way. The story is engaging, the combat is satisfying and there is much replayability. Multiplayer, too? Heck yeah. You are missing out if you don't try this masterpiece.
  88. May 24, 2012
    10
    This is one of my all time favorite games! I played through it so, so many times. The campain is around 40 hours if you want everything and the muiltplayer is the best in the series.
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. Feb 27, 2012
    10
    I remember eagerly awaiting this game...and then finally receiving it for my birthday. One of the absolute BEST birthday gifts I have ever received! By FAR one of the best games EVER made! This game surpasses any other on the console in its day in mu opinion. The game looked great, played great, felt great, sounded great, EVERYTHING about it was perfect and flawless! Humorous as ever, andI remember eagerly awaiting this game...and then finally receiving it for my birthday. One of the absolute BEST birthday gifts I have ever received! By FAR one of the best games EVER made! This game surpasses any other on the console in its day in mu opinion. The game looked great, played great, felt great, sounded great, EVERYTHING about it was perfect and flawless! Humorous as ever, and engaging! I never wanted to stop playing! This was one of the first games that I played over and over again. So much fun! The online was great too! Expand
  92. 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.
  93. Aug 8, 2011
    10
    Although R+C 2 is the best of the first three, this is'nt too far behind! The storyline is the best of the first three, the weapons and armour are phenomenal and everything else is great about it. Buy it, if you can find a copy somewhere!
  94. Jul 29, 2011
    10
    The R&C series steps up a gear to create a game that's more funny, addictive and character-focused than any other title in the series. As is standard for the series, the weapons are unique, inventive and above all crazy. The characters in the game are a mix of many old favorites (Qwark, Al) and some new additions (Sasha, Galactic Rangers). The levels vary from lush jungles to movie sets toThe R&C series steps up a gear to create a game that's more funny, addictive and character-focused than any other title in the series. As is standard for the series, the weapons are unique, inventive and above all crazy. The characters in the game are a mix of many old favorites (Qwark, Al) and some new additions (Sasha, Galactic Rangers). The levels vary from lush jungles to movie sets to icy plains and all look stunning. Controls are tight, making the platform sections a joy to play through. Guns and armor can be upgraded many times, giving replay value. The story is the best yet, thanks in part to Dr. Nefarious. The two previous games lacked an entertaining yet threatening villain and Nefarious perfectly fits this role. The humor is great with Qwark, Nefarious and the Galactic Rangers providing the best lines. This is the most complete and satisfying R&C and is one of the best games on the PS2. Expand
  95. Apr 20, 2011
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time.
  96. Apr 11, 2011
    10
    Slick combination of the 3rd person shooter and platforming genre, Up Your Arsenal features a humorous, yet intriguing storyline, less complex, yet diverse gameplay, and perfect graphics.
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. AceHardlight
    Apr 21, 2009
    10
    This game is awesome!!!!! The only thing I don't like is when you want to get perfect you need to beat Qwark's record in the vid comics but who cares? It's still a perfect 10.
  101. 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! Collapse

Awards & Rankings

4
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#4 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
10
#10 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 65
  2. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. 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.
  2. 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?
  3. 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.