Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 27, 2009
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 648 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 32 out of 648
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  1. DedicatedAce786
    Aug 30, 2023
    8
    "Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time was the first ps3 ratchet and clank game I had ever played and it was exhilarating, carrying on from where clank and ratchet are separated, they go through perilous quests to come in contact with each other again. While in the mean time the classic villain Dr nefarious from the older games makes a return and is more wretched than before.It gave a sense"Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time was the first ps3 ratchet and clank game I had ever played and it was exhilarating, carrying on from where clank and ratchet are separated, they go through perilous quests to come in contact with each other again. While in the mean time the classic villain Dr nefarious from the older games makes a return and is more wretched than before.It gave a sense of relief that an older character to maintain his relevance in the ratchet and clank story.

    The decision to separate Clank and Ratchet seemed off, disrupting the dynamic I love between them like when they would always give funny quips to each other. The Clank puzzles unfortunately became a tedious aspect, lacking innovation and becoming repetitive over time. On the positive side, the weapon customization feature added a refreshing layer to gameplay, allowing for a more tailored experience. I was relieved to find that the game retained the tournaments and other elements that harkened back to the older games, living up to the franchise's reputation for action-packed fun."    … Expand
  2. AnthonyStf
    May 23, 2023
    9
    This game is very enjoyable, even when getting the platinum. The story is basic, but they tell it nicely for a video game.
  3. FanAtreus-Drake
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un videojuego espectacular, sobresaliente en casi todo. Buenos gráficos, banda sonora, jugabilidad, puzles, desafíos, es increíble. La única cuña es la historia, un poco acelerada para mi gusto y una conclusión un tanto meh.… Expand
  4. BasilZero
    Mar 26, 2023
    9
    Game: Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
    Genre: Shooter Platformer
    Developer: Insomniac Games Publisher: Sony System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2009 Length of Playthrough: 11 Hours Total Score: 88/100 Value Score: 8.8/10 • Story: 9/10 • Characters: 8/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 7/10 • Replay Value: 9/10 •    Game: Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
    Genre: Shooter Platformer
    Developer: Insomniac Games
    Publisher: Sony
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2009
    Length of Playthrough: 11 Hours

    Total Score: 88/100
    Value Score: 8.8/10

    • Story: 9/10
    • Characters: 8/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 7/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Improvement of visuals and lighting
    +New weapons and new gameplay mechanics
    +Play as both Ratchet and Clank in their own segments
    +Challenge mode available after completion

    Cons
    -Platforming segments can be annoying
    -Some of the battleplex tournaments can be unforgiving or annoying    … Expand
  5. Jamesteden
    Mar 10, 2023
    10
    One of the best ratchet and clank games ever made and wow this pushes the hardware on the ps3 sometimes even more than into the nexux does
  6. hector_bcn98
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Aprovecha los años de desarrollo que le dieron después de Armados Hasta los Dientes y propone una aventura al nivel de Ratchet. Espectacular en todo lo que podía ofrecer PS3.
  7. WellEvil
    Sep 19, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are a few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.… Expand
  8. HuevoAlce
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    A Crack in Time remains, arguably, the best entry into the Ratchet and Clank franchise for good reason.
  9. SewAwOw
    Jun 23, 2022
    8
    Хорошая игра про ретчета, фишка в виде «открытого» космоса с возможностью посещать планеты, натыкаться на вражеские конвои и сайд квесты, свежа в рамках серии. Бэктрекинга почти не осталось, половина гаджетов у ретчета изначально уже есть, что лично мне зашло (не очень нравилось раньше возвращаться на уже пройденные локации чтобы открыть кусочек новой зоны). Графически игра стала красивееХорошая игра про ретчета, фишка в виде «открытого» космоса с возможностью посещать планеты, натыкаться на вражеские конвои и сайд квесты, свежа в рамках серии. Бэктрекинга почти не осталось, половина гаджетов у ретчета изначально уже есть, что лично мне зашло (не очень нравилось раньше возвращаться на уже пройденные локации чтобы открыть кусочек новой зоны). Графически игра стала красивее Tools of Destruction, улучшили работу с частицами и освещением, фпс стабилен, декорации радуют глаз, мувики выполнены на отлично. Геймплей изменений не претерпел, обновился арсенал вооружения, а также изза новых гаджетов появились новые способы взаимодействия с окружающим миром. Сильно подтянули уровни с Кланком, они стали интереснее за счет интересных головоломок с копиями и манипуляций со временем, что является основой сюжета. Сам сюжет цепляет и интригует, после появлением нового персонажа, что меняет мировозрение Ретчета. Концовка удивила больше всего, как и сюжетно, так и геймплейно.
    Игра классная, ее бы перевыпустить на новое поколение…    … Expand
  10. Abasersky_7
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    Best RaC i have ever played, amazing villains and storyline, despite ratchet not being with clank till end of adventure he does not lack of mobility at all,also has the best clank levels on the franchise
  11. Elite_Soldier
    Apr 14, 2022
    8
    Awesome Game! Would be foolish not to try it. Epic Storyline and a blast to play
  12. EvilPlayer
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Another masterpiece from "Future" saga. Now this is game, which must be rated only 10/10.
  13. UncleEd
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    I am a big fan of Tools of Destruction, but I was very disappointed with Quest for Beauty. Now that Rift Apart is on the pipeline, I have decided to return to the series and I was very pleased with A Crack in Time. A Crack in Time has everything a Ratchet & Clank game has to offer. Explosions, fun weapons, humor, gorgeous graphics and cinematics. You mostly play as Clank in the puzzleI am a big fan of Tools of Destruction, but I was very disappointed with Quest for Beauty. Now that Rift Apart is on the pipeline, I have decided to return to the series and I was very pleased with A Crack in Time. A Crack in Time has everything a Ratchet & Clank game has to offer. Explosions, fun weapons, humor, gorgeous graphics and cinematics. You mostly play as Clank in the puzzle parts of the game and as Clank in action parts. Also, this may be the largest Ratchet & Clank game ever made. It has dozens of planets, which you can travel anytime with your spaceship and during your travels the game will become a space shooter. Even if the space combat section of the game does not feel very deep, it still brings a distinct flavor. I loved the soundtrack, especially the jazz. It has a wide range of tracks and the music suit well the rhythm of the game.

    The main problem with A Crack in Time is the story. Although the game never takes itself seriously and it would be unfair to expect a deep story from a Ratchet & Clank game, I’ve found the story of the Tools of Destruction more cohesive. Also, hard difficulty can be too hard in your first playthrough at times, so I would suggest playing on normal difficulty on your first game and maybe switch to harder difficulties when you unlock many weapons. I played on hard mostly, but switch the normal when things got too frustrating. I did not beat the optional final boss Vorselon which requires some grinding, but I may consider doing that in the future.

    All in all, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time is a great game. It’s easily one of my favorite platformers ever, up there with Tools of Destruction. It takes as long as you want it to take and offers non-stop entertainment.    … Expand
  14. konjakthesober
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    A litle to much clank gameplay even if its one of the better versions of clanks gameplay. The game is not the best ratchet game but it is still a 10 but super close to fall down to a 9
  15. F3T1W
    Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Children's live game, with a cool open world, an arena for gladiators (I love), upgrades, and good enemies
  16. Dragonlewa59
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Gameplay: 9.5/10
    Story : 10/10
    Sounds : 9.5/10
    Graphics : 9.9/10
    Best ratchet and clank game
  17. polystation
    May 26, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é maravilhoso, os puzzles podem ate ser difíceis, mas quando os completa, você percebe que não é tão difícil assim, a gameplay e incrível, tem muita explosão, peças de robo voando, uma bagunça maravilhosa, um jogo muito criativo, quanto em história, quanto em gameplay, eu não gostei muito de certas armas que tem no jogo, mas tipo, é so 3 armas que não gosto mesmo, mas isso nãoEsse jogo é maravilhoso, os puzzles podem ate ser difíceis, mas quando os completa, você percebe que não é tão difícil assim, a gameplay e incrível, tem muita explosão, peças de robo voando, uma bagunça maravilhosa, um jogo muito criativo, quanto em história, quanto em gameplay, eu não gostei muito de certas armas que tem no jogo, mas tipo, é so 3 armas que não gosto mesmo, mas isso não vai afetar sua experiência, a platina não é difícil mas vale muito apena conseguir, a exploração no espaço é muito legal, faz que o jogo possa ter vida, ao contrário dos jogos mais atuais como ratchet and clank de ps4, o jogo é legal mas não é um dos meus preferidos.
    Conclusão: o jogo vale a pena ser jogado, se você gosta de jogo de aventura e exploração ou da franquia ratchet and clank, esse jogo sera perfeito pra você    … Expand
  18. yangfanhong
    May 26, 2021
    8
    This game offers great playing experience as Ratchet and Clank franchise usually deliver, especially the time recording clones puzzles are quite impressive.
  19. dottorfrizzino
    May 5, 2021
    10
    this game is literally PERFECT,the arsenal is great, the free world is good, the free world in space is sublime,planets are impressive, same for the story,the final was so moving,this game is great as up your arsenal
  20. PixelGamer115
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Undoubtebly the best game in the entire saga. The visuals are amazing, and so are the weapons (the addition of Constructo weapons brings a layer of customizability). the gameplay is without equal (R&C-wise), as the hoverboots are a blast to use. Clank sections, although being slow and repetitive, are quite enjoyable as the puzzles aren't too complicated or long to solve. The story also isUndoubtebly the best game in the entire saga. The visuals are amazing, and so are the weapons (the addition of Constructo weapons brings a layer of customizability). the gameplay is without equal (R&C-wise), as the hoverboots are a blast to use. Clank sections, although being slow and repetitive, are quite enjoyable as the puzzles aren't too complicated or long to solve. The story also is quite deep.

    But the masterpiece resides in its brand new space navigation system. In past games you had to watch a cutscene of Ratchet flying in space before landing on a planet, in this one, you fly where you want by yourself. Indeed, you can cruise though a few different sectors, each containing one or two planets and a handful of moons to explore completely. But also side quests and jobs for NPCs to complete, enemy satellites and ships to destroy, all which can be done listening to four radio stations (classical, electro, jazz and rock)

    THERE'S LITERALLY 4 HOURS OF RECORDINGS FOR GOD'S GOOD NAME

    tl;dr play it    … Expand
  21. makkusu1
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    This is a BEST game of series ever!! This is how to make Ratchet games! Guys, if you don't have a PS3, please buy!
  22. Jesmatz
    Mar 9, 2021
    9
    Spanish:
    Juego muy bueno. El mejor Ratchet de la saga. Gran cantidad de armas, muy variadas y con resultados impresionantes. La historia engancha. Puedes pasear con la nave en el espacio al ser un mundo abierto y completar mini misiones para mejorar la nave.
    9.3/10 English: Very good game. The best Ratchet of the saga. Large number of weapons, very varied and with impressive    Spanish:
    Juego muy bueno. El mejor Ratchet de la saga. Gran cantidad de armas, muy variadas y con resultados impresionantes. La historia engancha. Puedes pasear con la nave en el espacio al ser un mundo abierto y completar mini misiones para mejorar la nave.

    9.3/10

    English:
    Very good game. The best Ratchet of the saga. Large number of weapons, very varied and with impressive results. The story attract. You can walk with the spacecraft in space as it is an open world and complete mini missions to upgrade the spacecraft.

    93/100    … Expand
  23. WillJohn46
    Feb 2, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece! This is probably my favourite R&C of all time. Just go play it. Now.
  24. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    I really liked the Clank Parts in this Game. It's a good game but i just can't play it for so long as the other good Ratchet and Clank Games.
  25. clanky9
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    The best storyline in the whole series and the best end, gameplay is also great. The graphics are incredible and clank puzzles are quite enjoyable only one problem with this game is that the ships levels are quite boring.
  26. Dr_Unk
    Oct 13, 2020
    9
    Probably the best Ratchet and Clank game in the whole series. Finallly, a clank section that I actually like! The one thing I do have to knock it down for that the weapon upgrade sytem was unbalanced. All through the game it was pretty even, then you get to one level and your weapons start upgrading crazy fast! like I was able to upgrade to 4 or 5 weapon levels in that area. OtherProbably the best Ratchet and Clank game in the whole series. Finallly, a clank section that I actually like! The one thing I do have to knock it down for that the weapon upgrade sytem was unbalanced. All through the game it was pretty even, then you get to one level and your weapons start upgrading crazy fast! like I was able to upgrade to 4 or 5 weapon levels in that area. Other than that, This game rocks!… Expand
  27. mwaraiieth
    Oct 11, 2020
    10
    An in amazing story and also puzzles makes me wanted to play ratchet and clank forever
  28. Chell_R
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Fantastic GAME!!! A WAYYYYYYY better game... than literally any game: after and before, Into the Nexus
  29. LatinCritic13
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time is unique in terms of narrative structure and it’s one of the prettiest games that Insomniac has still managed to pull off.
  30. OwenNeo
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Literal god tier ratchet and clank game, this game is 10/2 years old (at the time of writing this) and it’s aged like fine wine. Best gadgets, best weapons best story, best side characters, best villain, meh side villain. But most importantly Best Gameplay! Do your self a favor, fan or not pick this game up you won’t regret it
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Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#11 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#29 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. GamingXP
    84
    Same gameplay, new story. More jokes and many new little gadgets make the new part of this series as enjoyable as the older ones. Insomniac Games build on their qualities and do well so.
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  2. PSFocus
    85
    This is the last part in the trilogy and has a few new gameplay possibilities. You can use the great new Hooverboots, explore space with your spaceship and you need to find Clank. A great adventure and a truly worthy closing of the trilogy.
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  3. ZTGD
    90
    It's not a difficult game, but with bolts, Zoni, Skill Points, holoplans, Constructo Mods, space missions, Trophies and Challenge Mode, there's an abundance of gameplay. It's a robust single player experience, and I particularly love that Insomniac has kept their signature Skill Points, with their own quirky requirements, separate from Trophies.
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