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. PeterAlexander
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    Tools of Destruction ensured that the Ratchet and Clank franchise was able to produce it's PS2 magic, and only enhance it on the new console. Tools of Destruction has massively improved graphics, much larger worlds and weapons, and perhaps the best story to date. Including some of the best characters, Tools of Destruction is potentially the best game in the series.
  2. RyanA
    Feb 22, 2013
    9
    I just love this game, even though there is no trophies, the game was fantastic. Even though there is no online, even though there is no multiplayer, these things don't matter when everything else that was included was done superbly, the weapon level ups (except the omni-wrench), the variety of weapons, the humor, etc. Sure the ending wasn't great, but the game play was fantastic. I'd callI just love this game, even though there is no trophies, the game was fantastic. Even though there is no online, even though there is no multiplayer, these things don't matter when everything else that was included was done superbly, the weapon level ups (except the omni-wrench), the variety of weapons, the humor, etc. Sure the ending wasn't great, but the game play was fantastic. I'd call it a fair sized game, even though I beat it in about a week, even so I didn't do absolutely everything (collecting gold bolts, leveling up all weapons, beating the game on challenge mode, etc.) Overall, 8.7/10 (I hope Crack in Time is this good or better)… Expand
  3. Strike2
    May 15, 2013
    9
    If you've played Ratchet and Clank 3 think that but shinier on the PS3. The gameplay is essentially the same which is fine because it is a near perfect mix of platforming and shooting. The enemies and planets you visit vary and the story is good to. It also introduces the villian of Captain Slag, a side villian that manages to outdo the game's main antagonist Emperor Tachyon in charm andIf you've played Ratchet and Clank 3 think that but shinier on the PS3. The gameplay is essentially the same which is fine because it is a near perfect mix of platforming and shooting. The enemies and planets you visit vary and the story is good to. It also introduces the villian of Captain Slag, a side villian that manages to outdo the game's main antagonist Emperor Tachyon in charm and making him strangely likeable for a selfish robot space pirate. The weapons are great as always with the massively OP Rhino and Alpha Cannon fun to use. Clanks sections are a bit annoying but nothing major still a great game and is worth playing.… Expand
  4. Skullgirlsfan13
    May 24, 2013
    9
    The Ratchet and Clank series has been a childhood favorite of mine, and I felt terrible when the PS3 games came out because I didn't have one back then. Now that I have one, I got this one for my birthday, and I can say this is one; if not the best, Ratchet and clank game. Luckily with the jump to another system the gameplay is still intact, and feels as great as it did back then. TheThe Ratchet and Clank series has been a childhood favorite of mine, and I felt terrible when the PS3 games came out because I didn't have one back then. Now that I have one, I got this one for my birthday, and I can say this is one; if not the best, Ratchet and clank game. Luckily with the jump to another system the gameplay is still intact, and feels as great as it did back then. The animation is pure eye candy, and does not get in the way of playing the game. The animation is so great that it feels like your watching a movie, and being a apart of it only adds more the adventure. Like with all Ratchet and Clank games, there's a lot of weapons to choose from, all with unique abilities. Also the puzzles with motion control are actually very good, sometimes they're difficult, but too much so that it's impossible. With great animation, variety in weapons, and some interesting puzzles. This is one of the best Ratchet and Clank games to date.… Expand
  5. KitF.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    As of yet, the greatest looking platformer ever made. That's a tough argument to beat. It's cartoon-style and wide color palette are delightful, and it's humor while at times a bit cliche, is not forced, and is truly funny; something that games nowadays are having a harder and harder time pulling off. The gameplay is an extremely polished revisit to games like Spyro, and As of yet, the greatest looking platformer ever made. That's a tough argument to beat. It's cartoon-style and wide color palette are delightful, and it's humor while at times a bit cliche, is not forced, and is truly funny; something that games nowadays are having a harder and harder time pulling off. The gameplay is an extremely polished revisit to games like Spyro, and Crash. I wasn't a Ratchet fan, but when I saw what this game had to offer, I had to pick it up. It's quality is irrefutable, and the game is executed well. If I had to complain about the game at all, it would be that it wasn't quite long enough. Not to say that it isn't a good length (10-20 hours depending on how many weapons you obsessively upgrade) but in the way that if the game was 60 hours, it still wouldn't be enough.… Expand
  6. 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
  7. guest1321
    Oct 11, 2012
    7
    Having loved the first one when I was younger and then playing the following 3 I thought this game was going to be the same exciting new experience that it was then. I haven't played the original games since it came out so while I knew what to expect as far as gameplay I still thought it would a fresh feeling. I've got to say, this game did not hold up for me. I felt like I was pushingHaving loved the first one when I was younger and then playing the following 3 I thought this game was going to be the same exciting new experience that it was then. I haven't played the original games since it came out so while I knew what to expect as far as gameplay I still thought it would a fresh feeling. I've got to say, this game did not hold up for me. I felt like I was pushing myself through it rather than actually wanting to see what was next. I didn't find the story interesting in the slightest bit and it didn't help that the audio was either out of sync or skipped and repeated at times. Visually the game was on par with my expectations and the gameplay wasn't terribly bad but it felt monotonous. It was certainly an enjoyable experience reliving certain aspects of a game I once loved but just doesn't feel like what it used to be. I'll be playing the rest of the future series in hopes that it is just a poor experience with one game.… Expand
  8. DarkOblivion
    Dec 17, 2012
    8
    I love Ratchet & Clank, always have and always will, love different weapons and dialogue, great game :) it will keep you busy for a while, and it pretty cheap to buy now as well.
  9. 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.
  10. SonicSpeedo92
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    This is seriously the only PS3 exclusive you should own (LittleBigPlanet 2 aside). Mixing together platforming, exploration, shooting, a funny story, stunning visuals for the console, and amazing worlds to traverse through, Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction is a must-own.
  11. RotcodFox
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Out of all Ratchet & Clank games, this one is my overall personal favorite. I love almost everything about this game; the story, the game-play, the characters, everything! If you like 3rd-person shooters and 3D platformers, then you will love this this game. I just couldn't recommend it any further.
  12. hector_bcn98
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Lo que conseguía este juego en 2007 solo estaba al alcance de Insomniac. Qué burrada.
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. AshBurned
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    So good game, with amazing gameplay and other things. I can recommend this for everybody who gotta PS3.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. Inuit_Dude
    Apr 21, 2011
    9
    i love ratchet and clank and i believe it to be one of the things the Xbox gamers wish they had there are only a couple issues that i had which is why it does not get a perfect score from me. when i bought this game it had been a while since i had played a ratchet & clank game and was excited when this came out and i wasnt disapointed with the good graphics many weapons to use and awsomei love ratchet and clank and i believe it to be one of the things the Xbox gamers wish they had there are only a couple issues that i had which is why it does not get a perfect score from me. when i bought this game it had been a while since i had played a ratchet & clank game and was excited when this came out and i wasnt disapointed with the good graphics many weapons to use and awsome voice acting and laugh out loud moments that make me smile and as always the story is top notch and has a couple twists that you dont see coming. one problem though is the length and although it is an awsome game there is only about 10 hours of game play if you arent trying to get all the skill points and extra figures to get and can easily be compleated in a weekend i wish they had continued to make the games multiplayer to add some replay value. also the extra battle items i found to be next to useless as i almost never used them except for the Mr Zurkon and i think they could have just left these out. you should not miss out on this game and you will be playing through it a couple times so you should defenatly pick this up… Expand
  19. WASABIP29
    Dec 26, 2012
    7
    I've been a R&C fan since the first game came out, and I'm still a fan. Tools of Destruction, however, was a bit of a disappointment for me. Over all I still enjoyed the game, but I felt that it was inferior to most of the previous titles. The story line was original, but not very engaging. The gameplay was roughly the same as the old PS2 titles, which is fine, but I feel like theI've been a R&C fan since the first game came out, and I'm still a fan. Tools of Destruction, however, was a bit of a disappointment for me. Over all I still enjoyed the game, but I felt that it was inferior to most of the previous titles. The story line was original, but not very engaging. The gameplay was roughly the same as the old PS2 titles, which is fine, but I feel like the developers should have taken the opportunity to improve. I feel like the weapons and gadgets you can get in the game were all recycled from previous titles. If you're a R&C fan, I would recommend this game simply as a continuation to the series. For everyone else, you may enjoy a single play through, but it doesn't have much replay value.… Expand
  20. Chell_R
    Mar 28, 2018
    4
    Not nearly as fun as A Crack In Time. Too gimmicky, platforming isn't as varied, and the weapons aren't as fun, unlike in Crack.
  21. LouisP.
    Jul 27, 2008
    6
    Decent game. Not as much fun as the previous R&C titles. I even lost interest before beating the game once. The weapons include some new stuff, but a lot of completely useless junk. The weapons are only rarely useful for specific enemies, other than that, not much strategy is involved.. just fire away. This worked fine for me in previous games, but here it just gets boring for some Decent game. Not as much fun as the previous R&C titles. I even lost interest before beating the game once. The weapons include some new stuff, but a lot of completely useless junk. The weapons are only rarely useful for specific enemies, other than that, not much strategy is involved.. just fire away. This worked fine for me in previous games, but here it just gets boring for some reason. I don't like the bosses, its not like you have to find a weakness or anything... just empty clip after clip of ammunition on them... heck, the first space boss could even be defeated by flying around in the same clockwise circle on the screen non-stop, while holding down the firing button... boring. There's also numorous little glitches like u can get stuck while walking on different objects (rocks and other scenery). The story held me interested for a couple of hours, and then i just thought screw it. It's not a bad game though, i just feel a need so complain over everything i dislike about it, when all other critics give it 9 or 10.… Expand
  22. PatM.
    Oct 24, 2007
    6
    Decent game, but not worth the 9 it is getting. It is lacking in replayability, and online capabilities.
  23. SeanZ.
    Oct 24, 2007
    2
    Meh, it is just like all of the other ratchet and clank games, which isnt' exactly a bad thing, but i just feel like this game has been beaten into submission, even with the upped graphics.
  24. 360barrier
    Dec 31, 2018
    0
    Awful graphics, awful controls, awful camera and bad theme. This is a pretty mediocre release in every way. Graphics are like welcome to five years ago. Were they blindfolded when making the camera? Main character is boring. Hopefully this is the last game in the series.
  25. MartinA.
    Oct 23, 2007
    6
    I think R&C was boring and annoying.
  26. MartB.
    Oct 28, 2007
    4
    Might shift a few consoles to 10y olds who might find it challenging in short too easy and very little replayability.
  27. Jan
    Oct 24, 2007
    4
    Too easy, too short, mediocre Storyline, no Multiplayer, no long time value.
  28. JoeS.
    Oct 29, 2007
    1
    Ratchet and Clank games in general aren't good, but this is particularly bad. Horrible story, and the gameplay manages to be worse than usual.
  29. JasonM
    Nov 7, 2009
    5
    I don't know what people see in this game. I guess it's made for kids, because the gameplay is just repetitive shooting....over and over and over, just shooting enemies. Nothing interesting about it. Why is this thing getting such good reviews?
  30. DanielF.
    Nov 9, 2007
    6
    Looks nice but very boring...has a life span of 10 minutes before you yawn and turn the game off. Been there done that is all you can say...another poor poor next gen game. Avarage at best.
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#4 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#4 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#5 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

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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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