Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 23, 2007
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 849 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 737 out of 849
  2. Mixed: 64 out of 849
  3. Negative: 48 out of 849
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  1. Simoss13
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    First time playing Ratchet & Clank and haven't had so much fun on a PS console in years. You can tell this is a Sony experience due to the cinematics and quirky humour. Being the first R&C game, I found the story and lore to be very interesting, kinda has a Star Wars theme but with TMNT vibe and attitude.
    The level design is fantastic, with varied worlds and mechanics to be used. With the    First time playing Ratchet & Clank and haven't had so much fun on a PS console in years. You can tell this is a Sony experience due to the cinematics and quirky humour. Being the first R&C game, I found the story and lore to be very interesting, kinda has a Star Wars theme but with TMNT vibe and attitude.
    The level design is fantastic, with varied worlds and mechanics to be used. With the mechanics, the various guns, platforming and devices, there is always something new. With so many weapons to use, you choose how to play and beat a section. There is some space combat (although not my fav) which gives variety and adds to the story.
    The graphics are not the best the console can offer, it had great art style making it unique for the time.
    The issues I had is having random audio stutters on the cut scenes. There was also one time the audio was 2 seconds behind the visuals which is jarring. The final nail was a bug with crates floating when hitting the ones underneath. If you stand below the floating crate you will clip through the game and die. This happened to me twice.
    Besides the issues listed above, this would be a 10/10. My 11yo son loves it and being a kid at heart I can see why.    … Expand
  2. NIKJOJO
    Aug 4, 2023
    8
    it's classic ratchet and clank it's classic ratchet and clankit's classic ratchet and clank
  3. Darkshadow2343
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    One of the best ratchet and clank games. With the most planet avaible to enjoy, great soundtrack, great gameplay and also the most incredible graphics for a videogame till 2009 at least.
  4. FrankCreeper
    Jul 4, 2023
    9
    This was my first Ratchet and Clank on PS3 and can I say it was worthit...for everything...his gunplay,his gameplay,his story and his characters
  5. AshBurned
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    So good game, with amazing gameplay and other things. I can recommend this for everybody who gotta PS3.
  6. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Lo que conseguía este juego en 2007 solo estaba al alcance de Insomniac. Qué burrada.
  7. BasilZero
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    Game: Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
    Genre: Shooter Platformer
    Developer: Insomniac Games Publisher: Sony System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Year of Release: 2007 Length of Playthrough: 15 Hours Total Score: 91/100 Value Score: 9.1/10 • Story: 9/10 • Characters: 8/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value:    Game: Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
    Genre: Shooter Platformer
    Developer: Insomniac Games
    Publisher: Sony
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Year of Release: 2007
    Length of Playthrough: 15 Hours

    Total Score: 91/100
    Value Score: 9.1/10

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

    Pros
    +Better visuals thanks to the PS3 graphics engine
    +Great gameplay with great variety of weapons and armor system from the previous game returns
    +Great level designs and decent boss battles
    +No annoying mini games
    +Clank mini games are enjoyable than previous games

    Cons
    -Cutscenes for some reason have stuttering audio at times
    -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 All 4 One (PS3): 83
    Ratchet and Clank Collection (PS3): 85    … Expand
  8. HuevoAlce
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Ratchet and Clank games are very much like the Mission Impossible series. They have no business being as good as they are given what they are. Not only that, but they also manage to progressively get better and better.
  9. Lucas_Dancs
    Apr 2, 2022
    9
    Ratchet and Clank tools of destruction is one of the best ps3 games I've ever played. The graphics for 2007 are simply gorgeous (beautiful environments and atmosphere) as well as the gameplay with a great variety of weapons, awesome upgrading system that get along with an interesting story.
    It's a must buy for anyone who has a ps3 and hasn't played this game yet, definitely an    Ratchet and Clank tools of destruction is one of the best ps3 games I've ever played. The graphics for 2007 are simply gorgeous (beautiful environments and atmosphere) as well as the gameplay with a great variety of weapons, awesome upgrading system that get along with an interesting story.
    It's a must buy for anyone who has a ps3 and hasn't played this game yet, definitely an unforgettable experience.    … Expand
  10. SewAwOw
    Dec 18, 2021
    8
    Это первый Ретчет эксклюзивно для пс3, и надо сказать, что получилась игра очень даже. Графический скачок заметен (хотя надо признать, что игра не выжимала из пс3 все соки), окружение стало более детализированным и живым. Кол-во врагов на экране заметно выросло, экшн стал более зрелищным, порой в замесе столько эффектов, частиц, врагов, что прям дух захватывает. Локации прибавили вЭто первый Ретчет эксклюзивно для пс3, и надо сказать, что получилась игра очень даже. Графический скачок заметен (хотя надо признать, что игра не выжимала из пс3 все соки), окружение стало более детализированным и живым. Кол-во врагов на экране заметно выросло, экшн стал более зрелищным, порой в замесе столько эффектов, частиц, врагов, что прям дух захватывает. Локации прибавили в размерах, на некоторых даже летать разрешают, что добавляет свободы исследования и приключений. Геймплейно игра не изменилась, но упор стал в сторону перестрелок с врагами, головоломок стало заметно меньше и они очень простые. Аресенал орружия и гаджетов внушительный, и каждый ствол имеет свою ветку прокачки. Также стало меньше бэктрекинга, возвращаться на уже исследованные планеты чтобы попасть в ранее недоступные места придется всего несколько раз. Повествование стало более линейным, в старые локации мы вернемся лишь дважды. Из нового - временами при перелете с планеты на планету мы будем сражаться с пиратами в открытом космосе в формате скролл шутера, выглядит свежо. Сюжет типичный для серии: нужно спасти всех от очередного комичного злодея, из оригинального это то, что в процессе игры мы узнаем ориджин расы ломбаксов, а также посещаем родную планету Ретчета. Ну и Кланка периодически начинают посещать глюки, в которых некие механические существа открывают ему кусочки будущего, попутно одаривая разными ништяками. Короче, сюжет нормальный, жаль лишь, что игра не была переведена на русский, диалогов в ней немало. Из самых заметных минусов отмечу то, что сложность к концу игры резко возрастает и это прям слишком резко и неприятно - раньше обычные враги тебя кусали слабо, а тут самые слабые отнимают так прилично здоровья, и боссы неравномерны по силе - предпоследний капитан Слаг очень легкий, а финальный босс, наоборот, очень толстый и болючий.
    Но несмотря на это, игра мне очень понравилась, в ней есть всё, что я полюбил в этом серии.    … Expand
  11. EvilPlayer
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Another great R&C game, which I can rate 10/10 without questions. I'm always chilling when I play it.
  12. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    I'm not sure how it holds up but I remember the grand sense of exploration and discovery I had when playing this as a kid.
  13. konjakthesober
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This game is the reason that I got a ps3. First I disliked some things because of my nostaligia to the old games but when I saw it for what it is I liked it so much that I would give it a ten.
  14. SebbyPlaysMusic
    Jul 7, 2021
    7
    On a replay:
    Complaints after the first level:
    - Please don't render environments within jumping distance if I can't actually land on it. I complain about this way too much. - The jump pads operate in slow motion for no reason; it's kind of annoying. This is minor, though. - They advertised this as cinematic on the cover... "Cinematic" doesn't really matter so much two console    On a replay:
    Complaints after the first level:
    - Please don't render environments within jumping distance if I can't actually land on it. I complain about this way too much.
    - The jump pads operate in slow motion for no reason; it's kind of annoying. This is minor, though.
    - They advertised this as cinematic on the cover... "Cinematic" doesn't really matter so much two console generations behind. They just make things blow up while you're on grind rails, pretty much. And they put effort into making it feel more like Pixar with speech patterns and mannerisms, but the original games already had a certain charm to them that lacks here a bit.
    - The antagonist isn't very believable. I mean, I get it's kid-friendly, but Ratchet breaks this guy's robo-suit to escape in the intro level, and I'm like "...so we beat him?"

    The story works fine as a set-up for the Future series. But I don't really care about the protagonist's allies. Plus, the unlockable skins aren't really good, so why should I try to get Gold Bolts?

    By far, my least favorite part of this game is the mandatory flying levels, as they move in a fixed direction instead of the free-flying combat of 2, or even A Crack In Time.

    Also, the arena is really underwhelming compared to other games, like 2 or 3. They could've easily added 10 more challenges.

    There aren't really any side games aside from those; No racing or moon missions like in 2.

    The gadget mini-games aren't annoying, but the pirate dance is strictly novel, totally nonsensical, and really plain and boring to me. Again, this disguise portion was done better in 3.

    It's really easy to have enough money at any point in the game. I personally prefer having to be strategic with investments. In challenge mode, the only real incentive is to buy everything... Challenge mode is honestly a little easier to me.

    What else is there? The weapon selection interplays well between different types of weapons, but certain weapons seriously lack power compared to others as the game goes on (fusion grenades get pretty pointless). If there were more weapons, the arena could've been easily expanded further.

    On the plus side? The environments in these games usually do look pretty nice from certain angles, despite their cartoonishness. The level lay-outs are memorable, and the progression of difficulty is engaging. I think this is where they really locked into the best weapon upgrade system, but I still think it improved slightly on subsequent releases.

    Overall, decent game for any fan of the series. Worth playing as a starting point to this Future sub-series on PS3, but if you only play one on PS3, pick A Crack In Time. I also like Into the Nexus more than this. If you can pick ANY R&C game to start with, just do the first three that were released on PS2.    … Expand
  15. dottorfrizzino
    May 5, 2021
    10
    oh my god this game is much better than i tougth one of the best of the franchise
  16. PixelGamer115
    May 2, 2021
    10
    A blast from the past. Solid gameplay and amazing weapons. Although the mature humor the OG trilogy was known for is gone, the Future saga still delivers a good story.
  17. makkusu1
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    Ratchet and Clank : Tools of Destruction is a reboot of a classic from PS2 and how o make next-gen games!!
  18. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    The only PS3 Ratchet and Clank Game that can reach the awesomeness of Ratchet and Clank 1-3 on the PS2
  19. frederik1478
    Dec 8, 2020
    7
    Do you ever just play a game to finish it so you don't have to play anymore That is my feeling about this old childhood favourite game , I really thought I would enjoy it would be interesting but The characters were so on uinteresting that I've been to listen to podcast in the background , And the gameplay is fine my biggest problem is that it has some f****** difficulties spikes. ButDo you ever just play a game to finish it so you don't have to play anymore That is my feeling about this old childhood favourite game , I really thought I would enjoy it would be interesting but The characters were so on uinteresting that I've been to listen to podcast in the background , And the gameplay is fine my biggest problem is that it has some f****** difficulties spikes. But it's not a bad game it's just Annoying… Expand
  20. dggt
    Nov 30, 2020
    6
    it's just like the first part from ps2, nothing new and nothing interesting to the series, just some enhanced graphics, gameplay kind of fun anyway, but become boring quickly, everything else is poor
  21. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    Best game so far for PS3. Fantastic presentation and pacing makes this a great title. There's always more upgrades to keep you playing, and while the first play-through is a little on the easy side, the challenge mode unlocked after the first play-through is challenging, with upgraded weapons.
  22. Dr_Unk
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    Another great Ratchet and Clank game. Still not a fan of the Clank sections. Also thought the devices where kind of of pointless with the exception of the Groovitron and Mr. Zurkon. The Groovitron for distracting enemies, and Mr. Zurkon for entertainment lol!
  23. thxmas
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Tools of Destruction was a fantastic game for its time that was really unmatched in the early days of the PS3. Gorgeous graphics, super smooth gameplay, a great arsenal, and an engaging story. And it still holds up today, except for a few sixaxis-related gimmicks.
  24. LatinCritic13
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction is one of the prettiest games I have ever played and it exactly as awesome as the original PS2 trilogy.
  25. Mer1ne
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    TOD one of the best ratchet and clank game in the series and has the best entry on the ps3 a fun game play with a good controls made a great game like this
    It's a great job from insomniac games
  26. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    8
    Back to the roots and less shooting oriented gameplay resulted in a fine game, thanks to that Insomniac could once more shine here with some really nice level design.
  27. radaxsly
    May 27, 2020
    10
    It is a perfect game of it's era, which still holds up in 2020. It's animation, music, voice acting, and script truly pushed the Ratchet and Clank franchise forward. This game was truly innovative and is a definitive PlayStation 3 title.
  28. ryman221
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    8 out of 10 - Amazing game

    Scoring Scale: 1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed. 2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting. 3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities. 4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality    8 out of 10 - Amazing game

    Scoring Scale:
    1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed.
    2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting.
    3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities.
    4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality sprinkled throughout. More than anything it's forgettable.
    5 - (OKAY) For every positive this game has there is just as many negatives. You may be able to find enjoyment in these games however you will likely be met with equal amounts frustration and disappointment.
    6 - (GOOD) There is a decent amount of fun to be had in these games albeit with a few noticeable drawbacks. Worth checking out at some point especially if on sale.
    7 - (GREAT) A game that has some flaws but all in all is a great game worth every penny of its purchase price.
    8 - (AMAZING) Game of the year contender only allowing for some minor flaws.
    9 - (SUPERB) One of if not the best game released that year, truly special.
    10 - (NEAR PERFECT) One of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  29. Lucam95
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Probably the second best "classic" Ratchet and Clank game ever: fantastic graphic and game design, lots of weappons and planets.
  30. TVenomoth
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    Pretty good game. Controls are alright, it has a very vibrant world, and the characters are actually unique. However, I didn't like the parts where you have to use motion controls. They could have easily just programmed those sections to use a joystick, and it just feels like they added them in for the sake of adding it in. But that's just a nitpick. This game is a bit overrated though,Pretty good game. Controls are alright, it has a very vibrant world, and the characters are actually unique. However, I didn't like the parts where you have to use motion controls. They could have easily just programmed those sections to use a joystick, and it just feels like they added them in for the sake of adding it in. But that's just a nitpick. This game is a bit overrated though, and isn't really a 10 for me. But I can respect the game greatly.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best PS3 Game of 2007
4
#4 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
5
#5 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Total Video Games
    80
    Given the series orientation towards multiplayer in the final chapters on the PS2, it's quite surprising to find Tools of Destruction a solely single-player experience. With a handful of mini-games Tools of Destruction can be rushed through over a weekend, with the only real replay value stemming from Insomniac's traditional selection of Skill Point challenges to achieve on every level.
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  2. TotalPlayStation
    95
    The single best game you can find on the PlayStation 3 right now, and at the end of the day, it's the best in the series. If you own a PS3, you need this game in your library. It is the absolutely definition of a must-have title, and right now is the front-runner as game of the year, hands down.
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  3. PALGN
    85
    Not only one of the best looking PlayStation 3 games, it's incredibly enjoyable, with some excellent weapons and some brilliant action set pieces.
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