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  1. 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."
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  2. Aug 18, 2023
    7
    good game good game good game good game good game good gamegood game good game good game good game
  3. 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.
  4. Mar 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un videojuego espectacular, sobresaliente en casi todo. Buenos grĂĄficos, banda sonora, jugabilidad, puzles, desafĂ­os, es increĂ­ble. La Ășnica cuña es la historia, un poco acelerada para mi gusto y una conclusiĂłn un tanto meh. Expand
  5. 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
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  6. 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
  7. 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. 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.
  9. 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
  10. Jun 26, 2022
    10
    A Crack in Time remains, arguably, the best entry into the Ratchet and Clank franchise for good reason.
  11. Jun 23, 2022
    8
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    Игра ĐșĐ»Đ°ŃŃĐœĐ°Ń, ДД бы пДрДĐČыпустоть ĐœĐ° ĐœĐŸĐČĐŸĐ” ĐżĐŸĐșĐŸĐ»Đ”ĐœĐžĐ”â€Š
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  12. 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
  13. Apr 14, 2022
    8
    Awesome Game! Would be foolish not to try it. Epic Storyline and a blast to play
  14. 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.
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  15. Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Another masterpiece from "Future" saga. Now this is game, which must be rated only 10/10.
  16. 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.
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  17. 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
  18. Aug 20, 2021
    8
    Children's live game, with a cool open world, an arena for gladiators (I love), upgrades, and good enemies
  19. 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.
  20. Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Gameplay: 9.5/10
    Story : 10/10
    Sounds : 9.5/10
    Graphics : 9.9/10
    Best ratchet and clank game
  21. May 26, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo Ă© maravilhoso, os puzzles podem ate ser difĂ­ceis, mas quando os completa, vocĂȘ percebe que nĂŁo Ă© tĂŁo difĂ­cil assim, a gameplay e incrĂ­vel, tem muita explosĂŁo, peças de robo voando, uma bagunça maravilhosa, um jogo muito criativo, quanto em histĂłria, quanto em gameplay, eu nĂŁo gostei muito de certas armas que tem no jogo, mas tipo, Ă© so 3 armas que nĂŁo gosto mesmo, mas isso nĂŁoEsse jogo Ă© maravilhoso, os puzzles podem ate ser difĂ­ceis, mas quando os completa, vocĂȘ percebe que nĂŁo Ă© tĂŁo difĂ­cil assim, a gameplay e incrĂ­vel, tem muita explosĂŁo, peças de robo voando, uma bagunça maravilhosa, um jogo muito criativo, quanto em histĂłria, quanto em gameplay, eu nĂŁo gostei muito de certas armas que tem no jogo, mas tipo, Ă© so 3 armas que nĂŁo gosto mesmo, mas isso nĂŁo vai afetar sua experiĂȘncia, a platina nĂŁo Ă© difĂ­cil mas vale muito apena conseguir, a exploração no espaço Ă© muito legal, faz que o jogo possa ter vida, ao contrĂĄrio dos jogos mais atuais como ratchet and clank de ps4, o jogo Ă© legal mas nĂŁo Ă© um dos meus preferidos.
    ConclusĂŁo: o jogo vale a pena ser jogado, se vocĂȘ gosta de jogo de aventura e exploração ou da franquia ratchet and clank, esse jogo sera perfeito pra vocĂȘ
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  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
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  25. 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!
  26. 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
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  27. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece! This is probably my favourite R&C of all time. Just go play it. Now.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 85
  2. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.