Ratchet: Deadlocked

 PlayStation 2
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 263 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 224 out of 263
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 263
  3. Negative: 7 out of 263
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  1. Beastinvader
    Oct 7, 2011
    9
    Ratchet: Deadlocked is simply my favourite game on PS2. It featured a great story, missions, upgrades and gameplay. Targeting enemies is easy and the Co-op play was a sweat.
    All and all you will not regret buying this game.
  2. EricHarmon
    Sep 24, 2012
    9
    i love this game. great graphics, controls, even the multiplayer was improved from the previous game. But i felt there wasn't much freedom in the story mode. still fun though.
  3. JamesJ.
    Nov 8, 2005
    7
    I love this series and really liked the game, but I feel they're going in the wrong direction. Cutting down on the platforming, which the other games did better than any other game, is a big mistake. Also, cutting down the scale of the story makes the game feel more like an add-on than a sequel. Still a fun game that people should play, but if you're new to the series you should I love this series and really liked the game, but I feel they're going in the wrong direction. Cutting down on the platforming, which the other games did better than any other game, is a big mistake. Also, cutting down the scale of the story makes the game feel more like an add-on than a sequel. Still a fun game that people should play, but if you're new to the series you should pick up one of the first 3 games, they're really cheap now anyway.… Expand
  4. Harry210
    Mar 14, 2011
    9
    Ratchet Gladiator is a different kind of Ratchet and Clank game as it seems to be more action orientated, resembles a third person shooter action game than the previous Ratchet and Clank games. The game isn't as open as the previous Ratchet games and you still explore planets, complete objectives and blow the living daylights out of enemies with ridiculous and well designed weapons whichRatchet Gladiator is a different kind of Ratchet and Clank game as it seems to be more action orientated, resembles a third person shooter action game than the previous Ratchet and Clank games. The game isn't as open as the previous Ratchet games and you still explore planets, complete objectives and blow the living daylights out of enemies with ridiculous and well designed weapons which just like the last 2 games, upgrade as you use them. Weapon customisation is taken further with the inclusion of mods which I think are fun to experiment with. You can add mods like a lava mod - which leaves hot lava spewing on the floor after the weapon has made impact with an enemy or the ground - an electric mod that shocks any enemy every time you hit them with the modified weapon and more. The graphics are sharp and vivid just like the original Ratchet games and the character models are smooth and look right for a Ratchet game. The environments that you battle through in this game are nicely rendered but maybe not as huge as the previous games environments. The structure of the game is like I said earlier is different from the previous games: Ratchet has been captured by the villainous Gleeman Vox and he forces Ratchet to compete in a violent sport known as Dreadzone. You travel around the galaxy and compete in challenges and using Ratchets arsenal, you shoot your way through levels and completing tasks like deactivating a shield generator by shutting down nodes, using a landstalker to demolish your foes and basically defeating other Dreadzone competitors (boss battles). There are still platform elements in this game: Ratchet can use his slingshot to swing over wide gaps and at some points you have to navigate through obstacles. Oh yes, Ratchet can still jump as well! The weapons are really fun to use and when fired, they fire out some vibrant effects like the explosions from the grenades fired from the B6-Obliterator. As with all Ratchet and Clank games, there is no stealth element integrated into the game play, so you can pretty much approach any situation with a gun-ho attitude. The sound effects are great (I and as with all Ratchet games, the voice acting is well done. The games structure (progression) deviates from the previous games which can either mean a good thing for people who want a different Ratchet game or a bad thing who wants a Ratchet game with the same game play structure. It's also quite sad that Clank - even though he makes an appearance - is not a playable character. It would have been nice to have a few Clank sections to mix up the game play. As I said before, the levels are linear and there's no reason to explore them. A good thing for people who are fans of the action/third person shooter element in Ratchet games is that the weapon customisation has been expanded. Alpha mods are automatically added to your weapons the more you use them like increased rate of fire and the omega mods are bought from weapon vendors. Omega Mods can make your weapons more devastating. You can modify them to spew out lava when they come into contact with an enemy or add an acid mod so any enemy shot at will take continuous damage for a few seconds while the acid eats away at their flesh (or mechanical parts!). The combat in general is frantic and it is a lot of fun experimenting with the weapons and mods at your disposal. I like the controls as well and instead of locking onto your enemies to shoot them, you can manually aim your crosshairs and strafe freely instead of holding down a button. Like the previous 3 games, there isn't much strategy in beating the bosses; you just go all gun-ho on them. I like the newly integrated difficulty system. Basically, you can choose from 4 difficulty settings, unlike the previous games where you just played the game on one difficulty setting. The higher the difficulty, the more damage Ratchet takes from enemy fire. This new addition to the series means that casual gamers can get into the game without getting too frustrated and hardcore gamers can present themselves with a challenge if they want. The character design is just as imaginative as in previous Ratchet games and the main antagonist, Gleeman Vox is a mad and cruel being but I prefer the previous games antagonist, Dr Nefarious. A familiar face makes a hilarious cameo at the end of the game and is definitely worth waiting until the credits end. Ratchet: Gladiator presents gamers with a darker tone Ratchet game and some Ratchet fans may not like the fact that it's primarily third person shooter. However, I love third person shooters and Ratchet: Gladiator is a fine example of an action game.… Expand
  5. Clanka
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    The comedy here is the best in the series not that many people would agree with me. The dark themes and arena like gameplay was fun not that I would ever like a R&C like this again but still it was a somewhat successful experiment so it deserves an 8.
  6. SandeProElite
    Apr 6, 2012
    9
    The game is a lot different from the original three games. It's no longer a platformer but a shooter. The game still has all the unique upgrade elements to it adding to the replay value. Over all I think the game wasn't as good as the original three games but it still wasn't bad. I still really enjoyed playing it.
  7. Antemiz
    Mar 19, 2016
    7
    Ratchet deadlocked was ok, but this didnt show me any impression. The gameplay felt like it was similar to full frontal assault but at least it had more levels
  8. ThePSButton
    Apr 4, 2020
    7
    En su momento no me gustó, pero el tiempo lo ha tratado muy bien. Uno de los mejores shooters que te puedes encontrar en PS2, aunque como parte de la franquicia se queda cortito y es el eslabón débil de la oferta que hubo en la consola.
  9. Judith
    Jun 17, 2011
    10
    All right I will say this it was the first ps2 game I played till the end. This is because of the **** great story and it was just all around fun. I really liked the weapon selection because all of them work great for their uses. I love this game!
  10. [Anonymous]
    Nov 6, 2005
    10
    Simply the best Ratcher anc Clank game in the series. Great graphics, great gameplay and the control scheme is superb in my opinion. Its so much easier to strafe and look around, and to aim with precision. The multiplayer is excellent in this aswell. Great level design too.
  11. sscott0829tw
    May 10, 2016
    10
    One of the best game in my life
    Weapon customization,armor customization,amazing boss fight,cool planets,cool vehicles,amazing cutscenes,fun challenges.This is the best third person shooter/platformer in my life.
    All of this in 2005,it is perfect,and it is a masterpiece in every aspect .
  12. AndrewP.
    Oct 22, 2005
    10
    The ratchet and clank seris is AWSOME and i expect nothing less from this game but it will be hard playing the game without clank.I also like the fact that they added multiplayer mode it was good in up your arsenal but i could be better.
  13. ChrisG.
    Nov 9, 2005
    10
    It is awesome in all ways.
  14. Sam
    Oct 23, 2005
    9
    With each Ratchet and Clank game, each one is better than the last, but it's a different story with the 4th one. Is it a great game? Yes, but even though it's more action packed, it's even more arcadey than the other ones. I swear to god, one time when I died in the game, I went to get a quarter. That should tell you something. Number 3 is easily the best, but I'll With each Ratchet and Clank game, each one is better than the last, but it's a different story with the 4th one. Is it a great game? Yes, but even though it's more action packed, it's even more arcadey than the other ones. I swear to god, one time when I died in the game, I went to get a quarter. That should tell you something. Number 3 is easily the best, but I'll still say that the graphics are just as gorgeous, the controls even more smooth, but I didn't laugh once, and in the third one, the humor was THE high point.… Expand
  15. AaronC.
    Oct 22, 2005
    10
    This game is sweet!
  16. JohnK
    Apr 14, 2005
    10
    Sweet!!! I was really excited to find out that they are making a new installment of my favorite game series on the PS2!!! Each Ratchet & Clank game has been successively better than the previous version, so I have high expectations for this game. Ratchet & Clank UYA is clearly the PS2's best multiplayer shooter, and it appears that Ratchet: Deadlocked will be even more Halo-ishSweet!!! I was really excited to find out that they are making a new installment of my favorite game series on the PS2!!! Each Ratchet & Clank game has been successively better than the previous version, so I have high expectations for this game. Ratchet & Clank UYA is clearly the PS2's best multiplayer shooter, and it appears that Ratchet: Deadlocked will be even more Halo-ish (the X-Box's best multiplayer shooter). Halo is my favorite game for the X-Box, so I have no problem with this. However, I hope that they keep up the zany sense of humor from the previous installments! Insomniac has not let us down before, so I believe that this is going to be really good!! (Note to Insomniac: Don't get too dark on us-- Ratchet & Clank's lighthearted feel is one of the best parts of the game!)… Expand
  17. JoshR.
    Dec 29, 2005
    6
    Slow start on this one but a great finish. The intro levels are far too easy and I was disappointed that there were no cheat codes available. Some of us like to have the morph gun from the start. Just cause I cheat dosn't mean I'm not a real gamer. I like the idea of the gun mods. I was disappointed that its all challenges and not enough "levels" like the previous games in the Slow start on this one but a great finish. The intro levels are far too easy and I was disappointed that there were no cheat codes available. Some of us like to have the morph gun from the start. Just cause I cheat dosn't mean I'm not a real gamer. I like the idea of the gun mods. I was disappointed that its all challenges and not enough "levels" like the previous games in the series. But most of that could be over looked by playing the final 2 hours of the game. Things get really fun once you have all the weapons. Watching those swarmers run into an electrofied force field is just fun.… Expand
  18. RangerManiac
    Sep 21, 2012
    10
    I actually don´t own the game I asked a friend to borrow it and he said yes thank GOD he said yes because I heard that the game was coming to PS3 and I wanted to see if it was worth the expectation and OMG it´s almost as good as Crack in Time but if 10/10 was my review to Crack in Time this will be another game that you play when you feeling down and you want a distractionI actually don´t own the game I asked a friend to borrow it and he said yes thank GOD he said yes because I heard that the game was coming to PS3 and I wanted to see if it was worth the expectation and OMG it´s almost as good as Crack in Time but if 10/10 was my review to Crack in Time this will be another game that you play when you feeling down and you want a distraction simply amazing!10/10… Expand
  19. JohnK.
    Oct 30, 2005
    8
    This is a fantastic game, great platformer...but I beat it in two days, and it lacks considerably the depth of the last two games. Still, Insomniac's experimenting, and we have to experience some of the growing pains in anticipation of the glory of future games. This is a fine title, in every way worth playing but not a classic like Up Your Arsenal.
  20. CelineB.
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    Worth ever dollar. A bit different then the other concerning the plot and the lack of platforming, but the weapons are just as inventive.
  21. Nathdman
    Feb 9, 2006
    9
    In my opinion this game is alot like PoP 3. It is very fun and interesting but it's to flippin short.
  22. JacobR.
    Feb 2, 2007
    10
    This game is really fast. and i ilke blowing things up so if u like it to get this game it is worth every penny.
  23. supernova
    Feb 2, 2006
    10
    Its just too easy but the weapons can level up to 99 so thats an improvement I love Ratchet and clank but you cant use clank in this one so that sucked also I think the mods are a good Idea but needs alitle work. Im going to try to play another game made by insominic or whatever it is like the jak series.
  24. JigganisZig
    Oct 25, 2005
    9
    The dark turn in the series is cliche, but that poor decision does not detract much at all from the great formula. Mods are a nice addition lacking some depth, but I bet this will be expanded on later in a 5th game, if possible. In any case, GET IT! Get it for the great gameplay! Get it for the Co-op! get it for the Online Multiplayer! Get it for the destruction!!!
  25. JosueJ.
    Dec 9, 2005
    10
    This is the best game of all time. If you haven't gotten it you don't know what you are missing.
  26. GeneB.
    Mar 5, 2006
    9
    The multiplayer is awesome, single player is awesome commanding a squad of 3 but the splitscreen sucks.
  27. DranK.
    Oct 30, 2007
    8
    Wonderful indeed,awesome weapons,good role-playing,but it's just too short.
  28. JoeyK.
    Jun 3, 2007
    8
    It's a slightly different experience from the other R&C games, and ultimately less fulfilling, but still a great game. It's not as deep, there's not as much platforming, the weapons aren't as unique, but the combat is streamlined and still great. Weapon modding adds some depth to the combat. Gadgets, though, are simply additional tools that come along automatically, It's a slightly different experience from the other R&C games, and ultimately less fulfilling, but still a great game. It's not as deep, there's not as much platforming, the weapons aren't as unique, but the combat is streamlined and still great. Weapon modding adds some depth to the combat. Gadgets, though, are simply additional tools that come along automatically, they aren't the gameplay mechanic unlocking landmarks that they were before. One awesome feature is co-op, which is simply a blast. The game is really fun, and if you loved blowing stuff up in the first games, you'll love this one. But overall, it isn't the full gaming experience of the previous games but it's still great.… Expand
  29. WilliamF
    Aug 23, 2008
    8
    I cant help but feel that the freedom of roaming the galaxy in other R&C games contributed to making the game enjoyable. It's hard to enjoy Deadiocked because you are constantly reminded that you are imprisoned against your will. Slightly disappointing but still a great game.
  30. AndyW
    Dec 29, 2009
    10
    Awesome fast-paced action and superspecialawesome explosions! It's got lots of style and punchiness that will keep you hooked all the way through!
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#40 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#14 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#24 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 51
  3. Negative: 1 out of 51
  1. PSM Magazine
    80
    It just doesn't quite live up to the standards set up by its predecessors. [Dec 2005, p.90]
  2. Game Informer
    90
    It's every bit as enjoyable as you would hope, too. Of course, if you are into deathmatching, Ratchet's online presence once again packs a wallop. [Nov 2005, p.160]
  3. Play Magazine
    85
    There's a sense that Insomniac wanted to go out with a quick, clean fourth installment without too much hassle and strain. [Nov p.78]
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