Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 648 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 574 out of 648
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 648
  3. Negative: 32 out of 648
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. BrettD
    Dec 4, 2009
    7
    It's an okay game if you have nothing else to play. The previous game FTOD was much better though. It had a better script making me laugh often whereas this one I laughed seldom. The new weapons are cool though and I enjoy how insomniac keeps the weapons fresh. I do miss some of the older aspects like more grind rails and the mini games like the hacking the circuit with the sixaxis. It's an okay game if you have nothing else to play. The previous game FTOD was much better though. It had a better script making me laugh often whereas this one I laughed seldom. The new weapons are cool though and I enjoy how insomniac keeps the weapons fresh. I do miss some of the older aspects like more grind rails and the mini games like the hacking the circuit with the sixaxis. Not a terrible game but definitely a rental.… Expand
  4. spageopriya
    Dec 11, 2014
    7
    Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time (known as Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time in most PAL countries) is a 2009 platformer video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It is the sequel to Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty.
  5. frederik1478
    Dec 21, 2020
    7
    I enjoyed it it was better than the others and the gameplay was not crazy hard like tools of destruction I would give it a Light recommendation
  6. raccoondaddy
    May 13, 2017
    7
    The mighty lombax and his trusty mechanical partner are back YET AGAIN for another crazy space adventure. This one continuing where it left off from the previous entry. To me, I felt like this game has run itself through the same gameplay over and over again. Blow sh*t up and well collect bolt. Sure the new gameplay elements are cool and the jokes are still funny enough to get a giggleThe mighty lombax and his trusty mechanical partner are back YET AGAIN for another crazy space adventure. This one continuing where it left off from the previous entry. To me, I felt like this game has run itself through the same gameplay over and over again. Blow sh*t up and well collect bolt. Sure the new gameplay elements are cool and the jokes are still funny enough to get a giggle out of them. But I think I've just had my fill of those damn Clank controlled portions. (Which need a serious upgrade!!)

    As always, the weapons are bigger and badder than before; but Insonmiac needs to go back to drawing board and breath some life back into the games! In all honesty, there is some seriously great potential to be had with R&C. Maybe one day we will see it reach that!

    As for my experience, I got bored with this one. Maybe I'm just burnt out on the whole series.    … Expand
  7. Nathaniel224
    Jan 6, 2023
    7
    Everything is good, except the temporable displacment puzzles for clank and the terribly design space ship boss battles. Plus i missed the more zoomed in 3rd person camera from Tools of destruction
  8. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    7
    For newcomers it will be great, but I was kind of disappointed by it. Game takes Clank from you and really doesn't offer anything that would be on par with him. Levels are made with new hoverboots in mind and that means more space with less stuff in it. There is some kind of bloom everywhere and it looks pretty bad. On top of that, Ratchet goes for a more serious story that really is theFor newcomers it will be great, but I was kind of disappointed by it. Game takes Clank from you and really doesn't offer anything that would be on par with him. Levels are made with new hoverboots in mind and that means more space with less stuff in it. There is some kind of bloom everywhere and it looks pretty bad. On top of that, Ratchet goes for a more serious story that really is the last thing a game like this needs. At least Clank levels have some clever puzzles and I love those little asteroids in space that you can land on.… Expand
  9. TheStarkGuy
    Jul 25, 2021
    7
    A good game, but sadly what was already a kids series was dumbed down even further then the original. All the funny critiques at consumerism are gone, the story is fairly lazy, so is the animation.
  10. NIKJOJO
    Aug 18, 2023
    7
    good game good game good game good game good game good gamegood game good game good game good game
  11. AvxrageJoe
    Jul 29, 2015
    5
    Probably my least favorite Ratchet & Clank game. I don't approve of the new gameplay mechanics. The story is alright and not nearly as good as in the earlier games. The bosses are boring to be honest. Only the last boss was mildly entertaining. The weapons in this game are not as good as they were. They are all more or less the same with their shotgun range. They just look different fromProbably my least favorite Ratchet & Clank game. I don't approve of the new gameplay mechanics. The story is alright and not nearly as good as in the earlier games. The bosses are boring to be honest. Only the last boss was mildly entertaining. The weapons in this game are not as good as they were. They are all more or less the same with their shotgun range. They just look different from each other. The puzzles were not good either. They weren't hard, but just time consuming. The Clank missions almost bore me to death.

    Not really a fan of this one.    … Expand
  12. bowlesy101
    Dec 10, 2011
    4
    I found the games annoying and tedious to play. I just didn't find myself having a good time with this game and I must say this was more of a chore than an experience. I know many people had enjoyed this but for me I didn't like it.
  13. davidt
    Nov 16, 2009
    0
    this is a zero game. problems. too many pixel perfect jumps. too many falls to instant deaths clank puzzles are broken, the quit button dont work. so i'm stuck this game has gone back in time in graphics, guest for booty is great. this is a zero sum game.
  14. pesho_one
    May 10, 2015
    0
    Mediocre game, too unfocused. Tries to be funny but fails badly at the end. Stay away from these pretentious piece of crap. Boring, tedious and doesn't worth your time.
  15. Mindkiller7522
    Feb 3, 2022
    0
    This was a really frustrating game for me. I have read many great things about the Ratchet and Clank series and how funny it is, with this particular game being one of the best and funniest, so I jumped in to it and did not see what the fuss is about at all.

    The story and jokes really felt like it was made for the under 10 years old players-complete with over animated movements and    This was a really frustrating game for me. I have read many great things about the Ratchet and Clank series and how funny it is, with this particular game being one of the best and funniest, so I jumped in to it and did not see what the fuss is about at all.

    The story and jokes really felt like it was made for the under 10 years old players-complete with over animated movements and cutesy characters. I will usually get a few chuckles out of a Pixar movie or Saturday morning cartoons, but this was flat as a pancake for me. Not to say that kids humor can't be funny to adults, but it felt like they were trying so hard.

    Another thing this series is lauded for are the weapons-which were also disappointing. I only really felt like one or two guns did any damage and half the guns are just for crowd control of some kind or another. Add that on top of an auto aiming system that is really finnicky and you'll get real frustrated, real fast.

    And speaking of frustrating-the platforming was really rough for me. Way too often I would miss a jump for seemingly no reason, then die instantly, then restart at a checkpoint from way back in the level. It was a real exercise in patience to complete the game at all.

    If you like the series, you probably don't need my opinion and more power to you, but if you're like me and thinking of giving it a chance, probably just skip it.    … Expand
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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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