Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Aug 21, 2008
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 248 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 21 out of 248
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  1. SandyM.
    Sep 2, 2008
    6
    Quest for Booty is a shallow extension of Tools of Destruction. The core of what makes the Ratchet and Clank games great is still there and still I recommend this for any R&C fan. Where old R&C fans will be disappointed is there is very little gameplay beyond the first play through and said gameplay is very linear. There are almost no hidden collectibles besides a few weapon power-ups. Quest for Booty is a shallow extension of Tools of Destruction. The core of what makes the Ratchet and Clank games great is still there and still I recommend this for any R&C fan. Where old R&C fans will be disappointed is there is very little gameplay beyond the first play through and said gameplay is very linear. There are almost no hidden collectibles besides a few weapon power-ups. Gone is the ability to revisit levels to find hidden bolts or earn skill points.… Expand
  2. ZexenVatenkeist
    Apr 20, 2012
    7
    Quest for Booty is not exactly a game by itself; it is more a bridge between Tools of Destruction and A Crack in Time. It has recycled gameplay and weapons from the last game in the series, and is not shy to admit it. Still, it is a great game and a cheap test-drive for those who are on the fence about the Ratchet & Clank series. It is fun, the graphics are colorful and the soundtrack isQuest for Booty is not exactly a game by itself; it is more a bridge between Tools of Destruction and A Crack in Time. It has recycled gameplay and weapons from the last game in the series, and is not shy to admit it. Still, it is a great game and a cheap test-drive for those who are on the fence about the Ratchet & Clank series. It is fun, the graphics are colorful and the soundtrack is brilliant (with many Pirates of the Caribbean tweaked tracks). And the pirate theme really works for the series. Progression is pretty different from the series' standards: there is nothing to buy, nothing to evolve: you just go through the game enjoying the story and getting answers on the mysterious end of Tools of Destruction. And in the end you get a nice surprise. Quest for Booty feels more like an extension of the previous game than a game by itself, but it's still a very fun and well-built experience.… Expand
  3. Strike2
    May 15, 2013
    6
    I agree with IGN's review of the game on this. Its a bitesized chunk of Ratchet gamplay bujt because its been shortend its missing something. Its hard to pinpoint because in theory its got all the makings of a great ratchet game but somehow just doesn't get there. It could just be a lack of variety and charm that made the others great. If your a ratchet fan you'll still have a bit of funI agree with IGN's review of the game on this. Its a bitesized chunk of Ratchet gamplay bujt because its been shortend its missing something. Its hard to pinpoint because in theory its got all the makings of a great ratchet game but somehow just doesn't get there. It could just be a lack of variety and charm that made the others great. If your a ratchet fan you'll still have a bit of fun but its just not as good… Expand
  4. ScottE
    Jan 31, 2009
    10
    Everything that makes Ratchet and Clank great is still here in this bite-sized portion. The humor, the great characters, the voice acting and of course, the fun! It's a short adventure, but it's great if you just want some classic R&C action without having to commit to a 20 hour quest. Very highly recommended, to fans and newcomers alike.
  5. seppohelava
    Oct 17, 2009
    0
    Without question the worst-ever installment of the series. Beyond the astonishing brevity of the game, large sections of the game are played almost completely in the dark, where you can't see anything at all.

    The story is pointless, the weapons are utterly boilerplate for a Ratchet game (and almost completely generic even for any other game), it has almost no humor or charm, and    Without question the worst-ever installment of the series. Beyond the astonishing brevity of the game, large sections of the game are played almost completely in the dark, where you can't see anything at all.

    The story is pointless, the weapons are utterly boilerplate for a Ratchet game (and almost completely generic even for any other game), it has almost no humor or charm, and again, the object manipulation and "light/dark" gameplay is so tedious and awful, it ruins the game. The last level prior to the final battle is one of the worst levels I've ever seen, in more than 25 years of gaming.

    It's awful. Just awful, from top to bottom. I loved the first five games, but this one has no redeeming value at all. Between this, and the equally awful Resistance 2, I'm rapidly losing faith in Insomniac. I really don't want to - I loved Ratchet, and I really hope that a Crack in Time just pretends this pile of garbage never existed at all.    … Expand
  6. AaroS
    Sep 2, 2008
    10
    I like it more than Tools of Destruction and Tool of Destruction was also my game of 2007. Gameplay is AWESOME and the new gameplay elements fit perfectly with the theme. Graphics are amazing once again and music is better than before. You can choose your difficulty level between easy and hard. When you have beaten the game you can do it again and find extra weapon upgrades. Needs only I like it more than Tools of Destruction and Tool of Destruction was also my game of 2007. Gameplay is AWESOME and the new gameplay elements fit perfectly with the theme. Graphics are amazing once again and music is better than before. You can choose your difficulty level between easy and hard. When you have beaten the game you can do it again and find extra weapon upgrades. Needs only 2.3GB in USA and 3.2 in Europe. Presentation: 9.6 Design: 9.3 Gameplay: 9.7 Replay: 9.0 Overall: 9.5… Expand
  7. AJS
    Oct 4, 2008
    7
    Not bad for a very short game. Its pretty much some simple puzzles with new ways to use your wrench. the next full blooded R&C should be all tools of destruction was and more with these few new additions.
  8. faranrezaei
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    this quest for booty game is the best game what I ever had playd I have the collection of ratcet & clank I'am so exitement to see the r&c quest for booty in 2009. 2009 will came a new r&c and I will for sure buy it cuz I like the game very much I have buyd all the r&c I've got ps3 and ps2 and xbox360 and also nintendo wii and psp. So I'am so exitement to whait for the newthis quest for booty game is the best game what I ever had playd I have the collection of ratcet & clank I'am so exitement to see the r&c quest for booty in 2009. 2009 will came a new r&c and I will for sure buy it cuz I like the game very much I have buyd all the r&c I've got ps3 and ps2 and xbox360 and also nintendo wii and psp. So I'am so exitement to whait for the new ratchet & clank game in 2009 the first time I liked r&c I was 6 years old. So thats why I like so much ratchet & clank its my favourite GAME!… Expand
  9. GordoJ.
    Aug 25, 2008
    1
    I played this at a friend's house. It seemed somehow shallow and empty. I know it's just a 3 hour game, but it was not fun the way the other R&C's are.
  10. Sam-Bartlett
    Jun 17, 2011
    6
    Being a great follower of the series, I was anxious to see where Insomniac were taking the R&C series this time. However, this game just felt like a money grabbing exercise from them - giving users just another Ratchet and Clank game. There really seems to be nothing new here. This may have been released as an expansion level to 'Tools of Destruction', maybe then it would have gone downBeing a great follower of the series, I was anxious to see where Insomniac were taking the R&C series this time. However, this game just felt like a money grabbing exercise from them - giving users just another Ratchet and Clank game. There really seems to be nothing new here. This may have been released as an expansion level to 'Tools of Destruction', maybe then it would have gone down better. As a standalone title, this just seems to be an average shovel-load of a half-hearted Ratchet and Clank experience.… Expand
  11. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    7
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Third Person Action-Adventure/Shooter Was it fun? Yeah, it was okay. Are there any similar games? The Ratchet & Clank series is just a 3-D platformer but with guns. Would you play it again? No, not this Ratchet & Clank. Any Complaints? It was too short, 7 levels and each level probably took me about a half hour each. Also the game was not    What Kind of Adventure?

    Third Person Action-Adventure/Shooter

    Was it fun?

    Yeah, it was okay.

    Are there any similar games?

    The Ratchet & Clank series is just a 3-D platformer but with guns.

    Would you play it again?

    No, not this Ratchet & Clank.

    Any Complaints?

    It was too short, 7 levels and each level probably took me about a half hour each. Also the game was not beginner friendly. Meaning, if you have never played a Ratchet and Clank game, you probably would have been lost as to what you should do next.

    How many hours did you play it?

    Maybe 4 hours, its really short.    … Expand
  12. frederik1478
    Dec 16, 2020
    6
    Do you want to play a game to fill time before you go to the grave ,want to use some of your limited time to play a game that's only ok then I have a game for you RATCHET & CLANK FUTURE: QUEST FOR BOOTY, It is not bad just boring
  13. Laer
    Mar 14, 2017
    4
    Un juego que se queda extremadamente corto para un usuario normal, y sobre todo para un fan de Ratchet como yo.

    Respecto al juego, es un Ratchet, se palpa su jugabilidad, ambientación, armamento... sin embargo el juego dura alrededor de dos horas, algo completamente insignificante.
  14. BrianB.
    Aug 21, 2008
    10
    For a downloadable game, this is the best you'll get. It is a little shorter than I thought but that's very minimal in what Insomniac accomplished. In a game that looks incredible, a more of a puzzle strategy to the game, and was a 2nd priority to Resistance 2, that is pretty jaw dropping. This is what the doctor ordered for the Ratchet and Clank fans to get over that For a downloadable game, this is the best you'll get. It is a little shorter than I thought but that's very minimal in what Insomniac accomplished. In a game that looks incredible, a more of a puzzle strategy to the game, and was a 2nd priority to Resistance 2, that is pretty jaw dropping. This is what the doctor ordered for the Ratchet and Clank fans to get over that **spoiler** cliffhanger of an ending.… Expand
  15. JohnS.
    Aug 21, 2008
    8
    Extremely high production values, not as good as Tools of Destruction, but well worth your time if your a Ratchet fan (or a platformer fan).
  16. AndyP.
    Aug 22, 2008
    8
    A solid outing for the lombax, but it doesn't quite match the full game in terms of enjoyment. Quest for booty is more platform oriented than running and gunning oriented. The game does look just as nice as ToD. However the game doesn't translate well into a 4 hour downloadable game compared to a full game. Overall not a bad game and very pleasing at places, but will not fill A solid outing for the lombax, but it doesn't quite match the full game in terms of enjoyment. Quest for booty is more platform oriented than running and gunning oriented. The game does look just as nice as ToD. However the game doesn't translate well into a 4 hour downloadable game compared to a full game. Overall not a bad game and very pleasing at places, but will not fill your apatite for ratchet and clank. I give this 7.5 (fans of the series will also enjoy the ending).… Expand
  17. AaronL.
    Aug 23, 2008
    9
    Gameplay is great, Platforming, Puzzles and Beating up the bad guys! It may be short, but its a great addition to the series of Ratchet and Clank.
  18. DamienR
    Nov 21, 2008
    9
    You have to approach this game knowing that its only going to be 3 hrs long to begin with. Thats what a lot of people have a problem with; its too short. Its not an entire R&C game, its simply a small side-tale about the Zoni and Clank's mysterious disappearance. Thats it. Any fan of the R&C games, or even Tools of Destruction alone, will like this game. Just dont sit down expecting You have to approach this game knowing that its only going to be 3 hrs long to begin with. Thats what a lot of people have a problem with; its too short. Its not an entire R&C game, its simply a small side-tale about the Zoni and Clank's mysterious disappearance. Thats it. Any fan of the R&C games, or even Tools of Destruction alone, will like this game. Just dont sit down expecting an adventure thats gonna last forever cause if you know what you're in for then there is absolutely nothing wrong with Quest for Booty.… Expand
  19. AaronC.
    Aug 23, 2008
    9
    Great Game! Always fun to play, despite the shortness of the game, overall It is just like the other games of the series only shorter..
  20. DavidC.
    Aug 25, 2008
    7
    Wow this game was short. i expected a lot more out of Insomniac for this series. The game looks great and is always enjoyable, but the puzzles were too simple and the diversity (even for a Ratchet and Clank game) was minimal. Maybe $10!
  21. rodericrinehart
    Jan 1, 2017
    8
    Fun but short. It wasn't as good as the other short game, Into the Nexus. It had some other minor differences that made me not like it quite as much as Tools of Destruction or Crack in Time, both of which I adored. I still had fun and had no regrets playing it.
  22. JKBPP
    Aug 22, 2010
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite being one of the shortest games I've ever played, Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty is very amazing and amusing. It has incredible graphics, great game play and a funny and interesting plot. But still. Too short, so that's why I'm giving it 8 :)… Expand
  23. BasilZero
    Mar 18, 2023
    7
    Game: Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty
    Genre: Shooter Platformer
    Developer: Insomniac Games Publisher: Sony System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2008 Length of Playthrough: 3 Hours Total Score: 74/100 Value Score: 7.4/10 • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 8/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 3/10 • Replay Value: 3/10 •    Game: Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty
    Genre: Shooter Platformer
    Developer: Insomniac Games
    Publisher: Sony
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2008
    Length of Playthrough: 3 Hours

    Total Score: 74/100
    Value Score: 7.4/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 8/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 3/10
    • Replay Value: 3/10
    • Player Value: 6/10

    Pros
    +Improvement of visuals and lighting
    +No annoying mini games
    +Audio issues that Tools of Destruction had were fixed

    Cons
    -Some aspects of the game seem too dark
    -Too Short
    -No trophy support

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    Ratchet and Clank HD (PS3): 78
    Ratchet and Clank 2 Going Commando HD (PS3): 86
    Ratchet and Clank 3 Up Your Arsenal HD (PS3): 90
    Ratchet Deadlocked (PS3): 85
    Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (PSP): 70
    Secret Agent Clank (PSP): 78
    Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PS3): 91
    Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty (PS3): 74
    Ratchet and Clank All 4 One (PS3): 83
    Ratchet and Clank Collection (PS3): 85    … Expand
  24. skyminster
    Apr 27, 2012
    8
    Ratchet & clank: quest for booty is great, really great, but...it's practically the same as its predecessor, and its a bit worse than its predecessor too. Its still a really good game with nice graphics, a comedic script and unique 3rd-person shooter/plat-former/action-adventure/(very loosely) roll playing game play. I want to give it a 9, but its not quite good enough.
  25. Sly101
    Mar 17, 2012
    7
    Nothing particularly wrong with it but it suffers terribly from its length, as most games like this do. It is merely an add on for Tools of Destruction, a masterpiece, so it was going up against tough competition. If only it had been a serious and long game, then they may have been able to integrate better and newer mechanics than stick with the old formula.
  26. BigShotJosh
    May 30, 2012
    7
    Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty is a really good game. Its no-dout worth the price, but its really short, and feels more like an expation for TOD then a full game. But never the less if your a R&C fan, you need to buy this game.
  27. RyanA
    Mar 28, 2013
    6
    The game is much too short to be one of those high grade games. There isn't even collectible items, and levelling up items is not as good as in the other ratchet and clank games, they all start at level three, so it isn't as good. This game mostly felt like a filler between games, the only point of me playing it is to not miss the story. A better idea would be to make either Tools ofThe game is much too short to be one of those high grade games. There isn't even collectible items, and levelling up items is not as good as in the other ratchet and clank games, they all start at level three, so it isn't as good. This game mostly felt like a filler between games, the only point of me playing it is to not miss the story. A better idea would be to make either Tools of Destruction longer, or Crack in time longer. At least the game is only fifteen dollars, still, it does feel a bit overpriced. Since you can switch difficulties in game, you could beat the game on your first try, and replayability would be limited; I finished half the game on hard already, so the difficulty could be higher as well in the game. Overall, 6.3/10.… Expand
  28. neniska96
    Jan 11, 2013
    8
    This was a really good game even tho it was short and it was a good kinda transition between tools of destruction and a crack in time the reason why I gave it a 8 out of 10 is because lots of the parts were hard to see even with the brightness turned right up
  29. JohnnyMcMichael
    Sep 10, 2013
    8
    Sometimes its nice to play threw a simple but well crafted game. The idea of releasing a demi ratchet and clank game at first scared me off however after experiencing Quest for Booty there is little doubt that this was an excellent instalment in the games franchise.
    Short but sweet, Quest for Booty is a step back from the grandness of a normal Ratchet and Clank game, yet retains all of    Sometimes its nice to play threw a simple but well crafted game. The idea of releasing a demi ratchet and clank game at first scared me off however after experiencing Quest for Booty there is little doubt that this was an excellent instalment in the games franchise.
    Short but sweet, Quest for Booty is a step back from the grandness of a normal Ratchet and Clank game, yet retains all of the bolt juicy joy that the games are so famous for. Over a short campaign you will re-join Ratchet, now alone after the mysterious Zoni abduct Clank in the conclusion of Tools of Destruction. As well as picking up on the story, the game also carries on a lot of the previous games mechanics, graphics and general feel. This is by no means a new Ratchet and Clank experience but a 1.2 version of the previous game. This is all right as the style and story of the game is different enough, to make sure it in now way feels a drag. There are however a few positive changes mainly involving Ratchet who now has an upgraded wrench and weapons. Not having clank is a major system shock at first however you quickly make do as your plunder into your pirate filled adventure.
    Oh yes I forgot, this game is Ratchet Vs Ghost Pirates! Surely that IP is enough to get you to out to the shops to pick up such a ridiculous yet entertaining combo of characters.
    There’s little more that needs to be said about this game, in no way is it some kind of major leap forward for the franchise but it doesn’t want to be and neither does it try. Insomniac have delivered a solid instalment, which keeps the thirst for Lombax fuelled adventure parched long enough to get to the next full on Ratchet AND Clank game.    … Expand
  30. Xevon
    Sep 26, 2013
    7
    Quest for Booty is a bite sized installment, lasting around two and a half hours. Amusingly enough, it cost me just as much as the two games surrounding it, which are considerably longer and more wholesome experiences. Maybe it's because they're part of the PS3 'Essentials' range, however it leaves me somewhat unsatisfied. Quest for Booty has little variety, the entire game is based on aQuest for Booty is a bite sized installment, lasting around two and a half hours. Amusingly enough, it cost me just as much as the two games surrounding it, which are considerably longer and more wholesome experiences. Maybe it's because they're part of the PS3 'Essentials' range, however it leaves me somewhat unsatisfied. Quest for Booty has little variety, the entire game is based on a single planet with either dark caverns, an island or pirate ships. Pick one. The weapons are simply recycled from Tools of Destruction, start at V3 and feature no upgrade component (although their final upgrades are hidden in the world for you to find). The game offers 3 levels of difficulty, but unlike Ratchet 2's difficulty, imo the finest difficulty in the game thus far, Quest for Booty's 'Hard' difficulty is akin to Deadlocked's in that it simply turns enemies into damage sinks and their attacks into nuclear explosions. On the upside, the short length of the game means that there isn't time for weapons to lose their relevance, staying formidable right to the end. Overall, Quest for Booty brings nothing new to the table, and is rather over priced for what it is, my final score reflects that, however that aside, it doesn't do too much wrong, and I must stress, despite it's overall scores from myself an others, IT ISN'T A BAD GAME. It's just short, overpriced and more of the same. It's also worth playing for plot reasons, as it continues on from Tools of Destruction and leads into A Crack In Time. Buy this, but buy it cheap. Final Score 6.7/10… Expand
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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. IGN
    74
    Quest for Booty has been designed as a quick four-hour experience and it feels shortchanged because of it. Though its shooting and platforming sequences are fun and of high production, it still seems like there's something missing.
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  2. 1UP
    75
    Quest for Booty's a fine addition to the Ratchet & Clank world, but what should've been a love letter to fans ends up serving better as a taste of what outsiders are missing -- and, as a fan, that makes me just a little bit sad.
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  3. TotalPlayStation
    70
    Though Quest for Booty, again, isn't a bad game, it's not a good Ratchet game, and in the end that makes for a slightly disappointing and possibly even overpriced offering. With zero replay value and only a few new tricks, this Quest isn't worth taking.
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