Ratchet & Clank

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

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  1. Bleemak
    Dec 25, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a big fan on R&C for many years,I had big hopes for this game.

    And it's alright. And I don't have many issues, the biggest ones are the story and writing.
    So, first the negatives, you know what the positives are.

    Graphics are amazing and astonishing, performance is good, gameplay is good and it feels like a remake like it was marketed. Even though there aren't new weapons for someone like me who has played all the games, old ones are still good, there are weapons from the first game to the newest, all "remastered". The upgrade system is familiar to us old players, weapons get stronger the more you use it and raritanium is used to upgrade them. That is another good thing. Holo-Cards are fun thing to see all this old characters and weapons from the earlier games and there are good easter eggs to find. For those alone, I'd give it a 9/10.

    What tears the game down is the story. For the newcomers it might be good, even great, but for me, I can't help it but to compare it to the original. And when I do, it has issues.

    New characters are bland and boring. Aside from Qwark, who is his usual self, the new galactic rangers are just dull. I can't remember them and they don't add anything to the story. The only reason they are just so the Sony can hire big-league actors to play them in the movie. And the idea of Ratchet joining the Galactic Rangers just doesn't work. It takes the growth of Ratchet's character that he had in the first game.

    In the first game, Ratchet went from selfish-guy-who-had-good-intentions-but-was-mostly-an-entertaining a-hole to a hero-in-the-making. He grows during the story with Clank's help and you can see how their friendship begins. And it's a rocky one. They bash heads and argue a lot but in the end they start to care each other. And that's why their friendship is something special, it's not just a dude wanting to help a robot and then suddenly becoming best friends.

    Here, Ratchet doesn't grow. He goes to almost-hero to a hero. And Clank feels just bland. Too childish, he had more character in the first game. It doesn't feel like they just met like it did in the original. Their friendship grows too fast or doesn't have enough screentime. It doesn't feel right. Ratchet is also too boyscout if you can say that. Not the more realistic one who kicks ass and knows everything won't always be okay. Clank is just meh. And I used to love him. Sigh.

    Drek is just bad. He is reduced to a joke. Where is this nefarious Drek that we all enjoyed in the first game? Instead we have pre-robot Nefarious who is just now a madman who destroys everything. Where is the world conquering? Changing time so "bad guys" never lose. And he doesn't have his hatred for Qwark or it's not showed.

    Qwark is Qwark. Having him as a narrator is a good thing but he flipflops right before the end because he sees the "error of his ways." But it's not believable. Why he joined with Drek in the first place? Who knows. In the original, it was for personal glory. Here? I guess it's the same reason...?

    And the writing isn't as funny as it was back in the good-old-days. And if I have other issues, planets don't have so much variety they had in the first game. One planet Ratchet couldn't explore without 02 mask due to it being toxic, so Clank explored it first. The other had lighting storms all the time that hid Clank so Ratchet had to go alone. Those things made the planets feel different and more memorable. It's not a huge nitpick, but something I have.

    In summary:

    +Amazing graphics.
    +Gameplay good as ever
    +Enough challenge
    +New weapons are good and old ones still shine
    +Not too short, but...

    -The original one was longer and was harder
    -Planets lack variety
    -New characters are dull and don't add anything to the story
    -Story feels like elements from the first trilogy were combined so that it would become the ultimate package. It's not.
    -Ratchet & Clank aren't so good anymore and their characters are now too kid-friendly
    -Writing isn't what is used to be    … Expand
  2. NetoGB
    Dec 15, 2016
    10
    Amazing game. One of the best platform-genre game I ever played. Good mechanics, outstanding graphics and animations. Very good and funny history. It is better than I expected.
  3. noaccentallowed
    Dec 12, 2016
    8
    Since the Playstation 2 era, Ratchet and Clank has been one of the strongest brands helping push Sony consoles. Developer Insomniac struck the perfect balance of adventure, action and charm. They maintained an incredible momentum in terms of critical and commercial success for years, though entropy wore away the appeal of the franchise late in the Playstation 3 lifecycle. Now the seriesSince the Playstation 2 era, Ratchet and Clank has been one of the strongest brands helping push Sony consoles. Developer Insomniac struck the perfect balance of adventure, action and charm. They maintained an incredible momentum in terms of critical and commercial success for years, though entropy wore away the appeal of the franchise late in the Playstation 3 lifecycle. Now the series returns to its roots in a reimagining of the very first title. Fans rightly expected a return to form, and they mostly got it.

    Ratchet and Clank is an exceptionally solid action and platforming game. A decade of iteration carries over into the camera controls, spacing and reliable character behaviors. Using Ratchet to carve a path of destruction through droves of enemies has never felt so seamless and comfortable. Likewise the level design is more far more accommodating to dynamic open combat than ever before, with smartly applied cover and vertical terrain. There is more opportunity to strategize and use your wits to plan ahead, which alleviates the long-time issue of feeling unfairly funneled into ambushes. The forethought that went into making every encounter feel balanced ensures this is the best moment-to-moment gameplay in a Ratchet and Clank game.

    Unfortunately, the narrative isn’t built on as strong of a foundation. The plot leans far too much on tropes from traditional adventure stories, while adding no unique exposition or character. For example, Ratchet in this rendition has no layers to his identity other than being an unstoppable engine of optimism. In contrast, the original Ratchet was actually quite smug. He could be sarcastic and even vindictive. Ratchet develops a good heart through the hero’s journey, but it was always tempered by interesting human flaws. This is why the new game feels so insubstantial in terms of storytelling, despite having countless beautifully crafted CG cutscenes.

    However, it is worth noting that the visual fidelity does benefit the overall product. Ratchet and Clank is one of the most attractive titles on Playstation 4. The asset detail is remarkable, regardless of its stylized appearance. Sophisticated lighting and reflections are implemented with painstaking precision, adding an unprecedented level of believability to the experience. Plus how the engine handles rendering so many enemies and explosions with minimal throttling is genuinely impressive. The only substantial criticisms to be lobbed at the technology is the annoyingly constant need for disguised loading and sub-optimal frame rate. Ratchet and Clank stays mostly locked at 30 frames per second, but can occasionally drop below 20 when scenes become absurdly busy. It is a shame Insomniac didn’t try for 60 frames per second, but is understandable given the sheer spectacle.

    Really there isn’t much to improve for the inevitable sequel. The writing certainly needs more depth, particularly to keep adults engaged. Similarly, the soundtrack should lean less on Hollywood bombast for its inspiration. Older Ratchet and Clanks had melodic and memorable tracks, some of which are still revered by the fanbase to this day. Insomniac simply needs to embrace more of the inherent weirdness of science fiction. Ratchet and Clank is a jewel to play and behold, yet it could stand to be a more substantial narrative experience like its predecessors.    … Expand
  4. jingQ
    Dec 11, 2016
    10
    + high quality graphic
    + good voice acting
    + game is 30 frames,and it is in harmony with the movie frames.(but I don't know why made the movie.)
    + lot of contents
    + if you play first time Ratchet & Clank series, This is best choice.
    + good sound track
    + Balanced level design
    + interesting side quest
  5. Wordstar
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    Bought this game back in April and just came around to playing it now and got damn does it blow my mind. An absolutly awesome game. Lots of plattforming, jump and run beat em up and shooting elements in it. Very nice structured quests wich send you to the next planets when competed. The Graphics are absolutly gorgeus! And now on the PS4 Pro in HDR 4k its an absolut showcase for theBought this game back in April and just came around to playing it now and got damn does it blow my mind. An absolutly awesome game. Lots of plattforming, jump and run beat em up and shooting elements in it. Very nice structured quests wich send you to the next planets when competed. The Graphics are absolutly gorgeus! And now on the PS4 Pro in HDR 4k its an absolut showcase for the capabilities of 4k hdr displays.… Expand
  6. Cutlass153
    Nov 7, 2016
    9
    Ratchet and clank is one of the best games I've ever played the secrets are extremely clever the shooting is exhilarating and the platforming is so fun I recommend this game to anyone who likes platformer games.
  7. joaopontesvaz
    Nov 2, 2016
    8
    Graphics: 9.5 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 8.2 Fun/Story: 8.0

    Insomniac did a great job with this remake. Great level design, perfect technical performance and nice gameplay. Seems a contemporary comics made by Pixar but playable.
  8. Kenmei
    Oct 15, 2016
    9
    The video game adaptation of the movie based on the video game of the same name, Ratchet and Clank is a glorified remake/reboot of the original game with a few different bites and pieces spliced in there from later games, most notably the 2nd and 3rd games. While the locales are mostly the same as the original first game, Insomniac wisely decided to add alot of the weapons added on inThe video game adaptation of the movie based on the video game of the same name, Ratchet and Clank is a glorified remake/reboot of the original game with a few different bites and pieces spliced in there from later games, most notably the 2nd and 3rd games. While the locales are mostly the same as the original first game, Insomniac wisely decided to add alot of the weapons added on in later installments to the game, giving you a robust selection of weapons to use and upgrade along the way. A collectible card system allows players, like myself, who missed the later games, most notably the PS3 era of games, to catch on those and get an idea of where the series has been recently. The only negative is the awful camera, which will cause a few deaths during everyone's play through. It's extremely frustrating and hard to control to get it right during battles and it is something that needs fixed for future installments. Still, while I thought the game was kinda short, it does have a challenge mode for players wanting to go back in and play for bolts. I enjoyed the game and, for the price point, I would say it's worth it for the amount of sheer fun you will get from this game, especially for long time fans of the series. The game has just enough for those players to warrant a playthrough.… Expand
  9. Sergeyvr
    Oct 9, 2016
    10
    Отличный платформер ,хорошая графика ,отличная возможность прикоснуться к классике "PlayStation"10/10
  10. mikepatyaev
    Oct 6, 2016
    6
    this Ratchet and clank game is one of the best in the franchise, i love the new gamplay, the graphic are really good, and i am so excited to play more :)
  11. LeZee
    Oct 4, 2016
    5
    Space warriors, mad scientist, chosen one and saving the planet.

    I might have heard the name, but seems nothing familiar. So it is very much like my first encounter with these game characters. And this is really a good first film, I enjoyed, but did not like, because I'm not the target audience. I know, many grown-ups liked it, but they had reasons like they have known this for some    Space warriors, mad scientist, chosen one and saving the planet.

    I might have heard the name, but seems nothing familiar. So it is very much like my first encounter with these game characters. And this is really a good first film, I enjoyed, but did not like, because I'm not the target audience. I know, many grown-ups liked it, but they had reasons like they have known this for some time. One thing that fascinated me was the production quality. I can't believe, it was not those silly B class animation, it was very much comparable to Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks films. The only thing that did not favour it was the story. If they have got that part right, it would have been one of the best animations of the years.

    So the truth is I tempted to rate it higher for the quality of animation alone. The directors, and all artists must be praised for that. If I were a kid, it would have been my favourite. So what I'm saying it, this film will be loved by children. There's not child film critic, otherwise this film would have been appreciated better. The problem is the critics did not like it, and so the adults, but families with kids might have chance to enjoy it.

    Some of the big names in the voice-over artist list, but that did not help the film to see its success. There's no innovation in it, everything you see in the film was already exploited in other films. All those the space warriors thing, the chosen one, villain, mad scientist, betrayal, you have seen them from 'Star wars' to 'Guardian of the Galaxy'. That is another reason for not having a good time with it. It is still very much a watchable film.

    5/10    … Expand
  12. Borgees
    Sep 25, 2016
    9
    Mas que Reboot sensacional. Aprofundaram a história do jogo, gráficos estão esplêndidos e jogabilidade muito boa. A Insomniac sempre fazendo um trabalho muito caprichado.
  13. adrianvandelzel
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    La verdad es que en aquel entonces yo era fan de Jak & Daxter, empecé a jugar a esta saga porque siempre he sido muy plataformero. terminé por cogerle cariño y ahora con esta reedición asombrosa estoy disfrutando más incluso que antaño. Ver los efectos de las armas y los tornillos volar es una autentica delicia!
  14. Nathan1963
    Sep 1, 2016
    8
    That was my first R&C game,I really liked,gorgeous visuals,great gameplay and hilarious cast,I can't wait for the next game...................................................
  15. Thilus
    Aug 29, 2016
    9
    Wow, I just can't get enough of this game. I mean, I know that it's almost the same as all the R&C games I played and loved on PS3. And I know it's a reboot, just some old-news-made-new, but it's still awesome in so many ways. The visuals are great. Audio is above average. Level design is top notch. Backtracking is fun. And last, but not least - the gameplay is pure destruction.

    There's    Wow, I just can't get enough of this game. I mean, I know that it's almost the same as all the R&C games I played and loved on PS3. And I know it's a reboot, just some old-news-made-new, but it's still awesome in so many ways. The visuals are great. Audio is above average. Level design is top notch. Backtracking is fun. And last, but not least - the gameplay is pure destruction.

    There's one thing I really love about this game - it's the difficulty level. I'm playing on hard, and it feels like hard. I had to replay some fights, because the were... well, hard, but at no point did I feel cheated. I reached platinum with all three PS3 titles, and I'm sure I'm going to hit platinum again. Man, this game's good!

    Absolutely can't wait to go commando with the next installment. Hope it's gonna be here sooner rather than later.    … Expand
  16. felasi
    Aug 27, 2016
    7
    Overall, Ratchet and Clank is a well rounded decent game. Visuals are ok, good variety of weapons and enemies, even although the latter tend to have alot of similarities they still offered a good variety. Level design was solid enough and one or two decent puzzles thrown in. My main issues with this game was that it was too easy. 97% of the puzzles were very easy. Combat has its momentsOverall, Ratchet and Clank is a well rounded decent game. Visuals are ok, good variety of weapons and enemies, even although the latter tend to have alot of similarities they still offered a good variety. Level design was solid enough and one or two decent puzzles thrown in. My main issues with this game was that it was too easy. 97% of the puzzles were very easy. Combat has its moments but again too easy. The dialogue predictable and even cheesy, some of the set pieces where not executed well (starship missions/turret missions) and for a platformer it felt very slow paced.

    Still I score this game favourably especially because of 2 excellent boss fights and the effort the developers put into variety, level design, and minimal bugs that were in the game. I'm an older gamer and usually play the likes of dark souls, witcher, etc... This game feels like a perfect fit for the younger gamer. Well made and challenging enough for a certain age group.    … Expand
  17. NorwayGamer
    Aug 27, 2016
    9
    This is a refreshing experience amongst all the generic shooters and "mature" action games. This is truly a contender for best platformer this generation, beating games such as Mario 3D world and DK tropical freeze in my opinion.

    I love the somewhat adventure experience that's been missing since the great Banjo Kazooie days. It might be my favourite in this genre since Super Mario    This is a refreshing experience amongst all the generic shooters and "mature" action games. This is truly a contender for best platformer this generation, beating games such as Mario 3D world and DK tropical freeze in my opinion.

    I love the somewhat adventure experience that's been missing since the great Banjo Kazooie days. It might be my favourite in this genre since Super Mario Galaxy.

    Highly recommended!    … Expand
  18. Fostero1993
    Aug 25, 2016
    9
    Great production! Ratchet and Clank is one of the best platform game I have ever played! Great dubbing (in polish version), amazing graphics and so many options to play with different weapons. Really good game.
  19. xvvolf
    Aug 24, 2016
    10
    This was my first R&C game and it certainly didn't disappoint.
    The story and gameplay was fun right until the end, so much so that starting a ng+ with all the weapons you collected from the first play through made the game even more entertaining.
    I got this game on day 1 and didn't encounter any bugs or frame rate issues. I hope they make another one, as the current generation of    This was my first R&C game and it certainly didn't disappoint.
    The story and gameplay was fun right until the end, so much so that starting a ng+ with all the weapons you collected from the first play through made the game even more entertaining.
    I got this game on day 1 and didn't encounter any bugs or frame rate issues.

    I hope they make another one, as the current generation of consoles has far too many games that try to be realistic and serious, but lacks mindless fun cartoonish platforming games, such as R&C.    … Expand
  20. SileSixEcho
    Aug 17, 2016
    10
    Running, gunning, flying, diving, racing, exploring, puzzle solving, etc. there is just so much to do. And even better: Every gameplay mechanic is so well executed, that it never feels like it should not be in the game. It's a nice throwback to days when games were more about creativity and not so much about realism but it feels fresh and polished as well. The graphics don't need anyRunning, gunning, flying, diving, racing, exploring, puzzle solving, etc. there is just so much to do. And even better: Every gameplay mechanic is so well executed, that it never feels like it should not be in the game. It's a nice throwback to days when games were more about creativity and not so much about realism but it feels fresh and polished as well. The graphics don't need any words, just look at some gameplay material and you will find your jaw dropped.… Expand
  21. WrenOz
    Aug 13, 2016
    6
    FANTASTIC game - it is so refreshing to see an "E" rated game that is so well polished and fun to play! This is on par with Nintendo and Pixar - well done, we need more of this on Sony and Xbox platforms! 10/10
  22. mikepango
    Aug 4, 2016
    9
    I have never played a Ratchet & Clank game before this and playing this makes me want to play every game in the franchise. This is by far one of my favorite games this year (2016). Story, graphics, game play, everything is on point. With all of this the one and only down side? Game length. If this game was only 1-2 hours longer I would feel satisfied. But i'm left with the feeling ofI have never played a Ratchet & Clank game before this and playing this makes me want to play every game in the franchise. This is by far one of my favorite games this year (2016). Story, graphics, game play, everything is on point. With all of this the one and only down side? Game length. If this game was only 1-2 hours longer I would feel satisfied. But i'm left with the feeling of heart broke and longing for more.… Expand
  23. mixiladall
    Aug 1, 2016
    10
    incrível,simplesmente épico,um jogo muito bonito com uma historia boa,muitas armas,mecânicas novas muitas armas,aprimoramentos,fases que são muito divertidas,em si o jogo e muito bom e um dos top 5 de ps4
  24. creuss
    Jul 29, 2016
    10
    I've only played Ratchet & Clank on PSP before and had loads of fun. Even though being already an adult for more than a while, I was really excited about the PS4 debut and was not disappointed in the least. The game is a masterpiece with beautiful, colorful graphics and fantastic gameplay, story and dialogues, making it very difficult to put the controller down. It also delivers a fairI've only played Ratchet & Clank on PSP before and had loads of fun. Even though being already an adult for more than a while, I was really excited about the PS4 debut and was not disappointed in the least. The game is a masterpiece with beautiful, colorful graphics and fantastic gameplay, story and dialogues, making it very difficult to put the controller down. It also delivers a fair amount of chuckles! Great value for a reasonable price.… Expand
  25. elvistrentin
    Jul 26, 2016
    10
    All i have to say is: go and buy this **** amazing game! Its REALLY worth every cent! Fantastic game! Thats all 10/10 and id give a 15 if it was possible
  26. Kaprawiec
    Jul 18, 2016
    9
    I love Ratchet & Clank games and i love this remake, but really would love to see remake of R&C3 soo much more than 1. I could write same thing that everybody else, that this game has awesome graphics, great weapons, excellent gameplay but for what purpose? Just do Yourself a favour and try it out Yourself.
  27. FriedConsole
    Jul 15, 2016
    10
    I played the original 10 years ago but everything seem new and fresh. Just some amazing gameplay that is so rare these days in games. Lots of collectibles that will keep you busy if you want.
  28. jessda123
    Jul 13, 2016
    9
    I played the original on PS2 and loved every minute of it! This remake is almost as good as the original, it looks amazing, gameplay is smooth and intuitive and the characters are just a loveable as ever.

    Its the only platformer ive played (outside of Nintendo) thats so much fun and has huge replay value! I bought this used and honestly felt guilty as the developers (Insomniac)    I played the original on PS2 and loved every minute of it! This remake is almost as good as the original, it looks amazing, gameplay is smooth and intuitive and the characters are just a loveable as ever.

    Its the only platformer ive played (outside of Nintendo) thats so much fun and has huge replay value!

    I bought this used and honestly felt guilty as the developers (Insomniac) deserve the full retail price! :)    … Expand
  29. Lament
    Jul 12, 2016
    10
    Even though the original Ratchet & Clank was a masterpiece, this game delivers the colorful and cartoon-y graphics that were missing from the original release a decade ago.
  30. rodericrinehart
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    What an amazing reboot to such a FUN game. Excellent 3D platforming, truly funny humor, gorgeous graphics, and tight gameplay. I cannot wait for them to do a new one on the PS4, this improved upon the already-excellent original in every way.
  31. Berizen
    Jul 10, 2016
    10
    Super jump and run baller spiel! Sollte man gespielt haben ween man die alten tage der jump and run spiele vermist. Geniale grafik super gameplay und figuren die man einfach lieb haben muss.
  32. ToFewViews
    Jul 8, 2016
    8
    All together I really enjoyed Ratch & Clank and I'd say it's a must play for most PS4 owners, It may feel childish at times but a extremely enjoyable Ratchet & Clank game, It captures the extremely fun game-play from the first game but adds gorgeous graphics and animation. The story is very self away and is able to make jokes about it's self. You do the regular traveling from planet toAll together I really enjoyed Ratch & Clank and I'd say it's a must play for most PS4 owners, It may feel childish at times but a extremely enjoyable Ratchet & Clank game, It captures the extremely fun game-play from the first game but adds gorgeous graphics and animation. The story is very self away and is able to make jokes about it's self. You do the regular traveling from planet to planet completing objectives, those objectives do vary from missions focused around aspects of Ratchet's or Clank's ability's. Some levels feel very tight and restricted but once you unlock more items you quickly realize backtracking can lead to hidden places.
    All together I really enjoyed Ratchet & Clank and I'd say it's a must play for most PS4 owners, It may feel childish at times but extremely enjoyable.    … Expand
  33. Greghead
    Jun 30, 2016
    8
    This game is a joy to play. Graphics are very nice and gameplay is class. Unfortunately it's way too short for its price tag. Definitely worth a purchase if you can pick it up on the cheap.
  34. MrWill
    Jun 27, 2016
    10
    As a newcomer to the Ratchet and Clank series, this immersive platformer has proven substantial, addictive and a lot of fun. The large environments are a treat for the eyes with the game's beautiful graphics engine, the puzzles are challenging and the gadget and gun based combat is kept fresh with exciting upgrades and customisation.
  35. Shrefert
    Jun 24, 2016
    9
    Carnival of awesome and playful colors ! You find yourself inside stunning carnival of colors , lights and everything beautiful and engaging ! Great Great Great Creative weapons that make majestic explosions , you will hardly catch your breath.

    The game is flowing like water drops in a waterfall ! once you feel the flow , it will be very hard to put the controller down. This game    Carnival of awesome and playful colors ! You find yourself inside stunning carnival of colors , lights and everything beautiful and engaging ! Great Great Great Creative weapons that make majestic explosions , you will hardly catch your breath.

    The game is flowing like water drops in a waterfall !

    once you feel the flow , it will be very hard to put the controller down.

    This game will make you enjoy your PS4 if you are fed up with all new boring shooters and slow paced games , this will HOOK you into your TV.

    9 not 10 only because never nothing is perfect in this planet and this life.    … Expand
  36. Tagirix
    Jun 22, 2016
    10
    One of the best exclusive ang just a game which came out in April 2016 and which I consider to be one of the most decent game released for PS4. First of all, I liked the style, the gameplay, the music, etc. Really, it feels fresh if you are not familiar with Ratchet and Clanck franchise. There's no doubt that you will dislike it.
  37. ULTRA_MARIO_10
    Jun 4, 2016
    9
    There is literally no doubt that this game is fantastic!
    Just like every other ratchet and clank game, this is just amazing.

    There are just way too many positives to put out so I'm not going to bother.

    But it does have some flaws.
  38. Tirah
    Jun 1, 2016
    7
    As a long-time fan of the franchise, I was really hyped about this game. Too bad it's so disappointing... It starts off good enough. The graphics are pretty, the music sounds good, although none of the melodies are as catchy as they were in the original PS2 game. The controls are as tight as ever and there were some minor tweaks that make pulling off certain moves much easier. TheAs a long-time fan of the franchise, I was really hyped about this game. Too bad it's so disappointing... It starts off good enough. The graphics are pretty, the music sounds good, although none of the melodies are as catchy as they were in the original PS2 game. The controls are as tight as ever and there were some minor tweaks that make pulling off certain moves much easier. The animation is fluid and lively and Ratchet feels much more energetic than he did in the previous games. Revisiting familiar areas, now in shiny HD, is fun.

    Unfortunately the game starts to fall apart really fast. Even on the Hard difficulty, it's very easy. In the old games, checkpoints were far and apart and if you died, it was back to the beginning with all enemies respawned. In this game, checkpoints are everywhere. Sure, you can argue it is a kids game - but so were the previous ones and they still offered decent level of challenge. The hacking Trespasser minigame is entirely optional this time around and you have the ability to skip it, even on Hard. "Hurr, just don't skip it," you might say. The option shouldn't be there to begin with. Besides, if you're trying to solve the puzzles and you take a long time, Clank will start nagging you that maybe you should skip it. Yes, it happens on Hard, too. The original Ratchet & Clank didn't need this, why does the reboot? Are they trying to say that kids today are dumber than those in 2002?

    There are glitches, too, particularly in the racing sections. Several times I used a boost pad to jump in the air, and despite me landing exactly in the middle of the race track, the game registered it as falling off track and respawned me a few metres back, making me lose the race.

    The absolute worst thing about this game are the NPCs. They never. EVER. Shut. The. Hell. Up. Ever! This is what made the dreaded Sonic Boom such a laughing stock, so why on earth did Insomniac think this was a good idea? If you want to go exploring a bit before you progress any further, one of the NPCs that accompany you now and then will keep nagging you until you do what they want. "Hurry up and open this door! Come on, Ratchet, lower the bridge. I need to get to the other side!" Are you serious? It doesn't stop there, though, oh no. If you come to a dead end and take a while to run around, either because you can't immediately see the exit or because you're hunting for hidden goodies, NPCs (and sometimes Ratchet/Clank themselves) will tell you what to do. "Maybe there's a Trespasser console around. Maybe the magnet can help me. If I build the bridges in a specific order, I'll get all the bots in the same place." You can't even turn these garbage hints off without muting all dialogues and missing out on some potentially funny banter. Just screw you, Insomniac. Making a kids game is one thing, insulting your players' intelligence another. I don't expect Bloodborne-levels of difficulty but this is a joke. Free exploration and puzzle solving were an important part of the old games. Now you're just held by your hand and told where to go, what to do, and if you can't be bothered with puzzles, you can just skip them. It reeks of laziness and disrespect.

    The constant use of movie clips also comes across as incredibly lazy. Yes, I know it's a movie tie-in, and yes, I'm very much looking forward to the movie and I'll go see it as soon as it comes out. That doesn't mean I want to see half of the movie in this fragmented state before it's even released. One of the blurbs on the cover says that you should "prepare to be blown away by an adventure that looks just as good as the big-screen movie itself", which is a blatant lie. The movie clips have perfect lip sync while the in-game characters just kinda flap their mouth and make an attempt at a facial expression every now and then. The Future trilogy (counting Nexus too) had better facial animation than this game - and that was on PS3. It's painfully clear that the main focus was on the movie and its advertisement, and the game (you know, the medium that started it all and is revered by millions) is just an afterthought.

    I wouldn't be this incredibly pissed off if I wasn't a big fan of the series. I've played every R&C game (minus the multiplayer ones), I own multiple copies of the original trilogy, and it really hurts to see something I hold dear butchered like this. Fanboys everywhere will lap it up and give it a perfect 10/10 regardless, so Insomniac can be proud. I just hope this is a one-time thing, not a start of a new dumbed-down series.

    If you're a die-hard fan, you'll get it anyway. If you're new to the franchise, you might as well get it too. It's hard not to recommend it because technically it's competent and there IS some fun to be had, even if it's painfully short. Just prepare to feel like a complete idiot while you play this - which actually should be the game's tag line.    … Expand
  39. Aapocalypse34
    Jun 1, 2016
    10
    I have never played another game in the series but decided to pick this up and I have to say I was not disappointed. The visuals are amazing, the gameplay far exceeded my expectations, the story and narration both top notch. I would really have to dig deep to find anything negative to say about this game.
  40. gines55
    May 26, 2016
    8
    Ratchet & Clank lucen de escandalo en Ps4, es un buen remake al que acompaña mucho el precio, os pongo mi caso, lo he comprado en Fnac, por 38€ y me han regalado dos entradas de cine para ver la pelicula cuando se estrene, y a mi me parece que he acertado con la compra, sin duda.

    El juego es super colorido, tiene un apartado de sonido bueno, aunque algo justito en cuanto a musica en la    Ratchet & Clank lucen de escandalo en Ps4, es un buen remake al que acompaña mucho el precio, os pongo mi caso, lo he comprado en Fnac, por 38€ y me han regalado dos entradas de cine para ver la pelicula cuando se estrene, y a mi me parece que he acertado con la compra, sin duda.

    El juego es super colorido, tiene un apartado de sonido bueno, aunque algo justito en cuanto a musica en la accion, mas bien me ha dado la sensacion de pasar muy desapercibida, casi ni sabes que esta sonando. Eso si, esta muy bien implementada en escenas como por ejemplo cuando aterrizas en un nuevo planeta, en cinematicas, etc, pero ya os digo que en cuanto a la accion y exploracion de planetas, no sabeis casi ni que esta sonando.

    El juego tiene muchisimas armas, muchas muy tronchantes, tiene un sistema de subida de nivel de las armas y otro sistema para mejorar las armas, bastante original por cierto este sistema de mejora.

    Las pocas fases de plataformas son entretenidas, las fases con Clank es cierto que rompen el ritmo del juego en cuanto a accion, pero tambien te hace cambiar el chip y calentarte un poco el tarro y eso es bueno, ahora donde no me gusta tanto es con los puzzles de los lasers, los odio. :(

    En cuanto a nivel tecnico, no hay mucho que decir, el juego luce muy bien, se mueve todo muy suave, apenas hay tirones de Fps, realmente es muy raro topar con alguno, creo que solo en dos ocasiones contadas me ha pasado y no me ha afectado a la experiencia de juego, es decir se juega muy bien.

    Me ha parecido un juego excelente, muy entretenido, con un sentido del humor buenisimo, algo infantil si, pero sigue siendo bueno. Un juego con variacion, no siempre estas pegando tiros, tienes que resolver puzzles y explorar planetas para conseguir objetivos secundarios, hay coleccionables, etc, es decir, que es muy rejugable, por dificultad y trofeos.    … Expand
  41. Scoterboat
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Absolutely loved the reboot. As someone who loved the original PS2 games, but didn't get into the PS3 games for some reason, this was an awesome return to the franchise. The action is just as fun as ever. The reason I'm giving this an 8/10 is simply because of the length. This game is WAY too short. I flew through two playthroughs so quickly, it left me hungry for more...just not in a goodAbsolutely loved the reboot. As someone who loved the original PS2 games, but didn't get into the PS3 games for some reason, this was an awesome return to the franchise. The action is just as fun as ever. The reason I'm giving this an 8/10 is simply because of the length. This game is WAY too short. I flew through two playthroughs so quickly, it left me hungry for more...just not in a good way. I felt short changed (even if they did price this game at a bangin' $40). The story itself is also kind of dumb. I know it's based on the movie, but from what I remember, the stories in the original games were both better and funnier. So, the story is what holds this one back. But, everything else comes with high praise. I can't wait for the next game. A must have for PS4 owners!… Expand
  42. thj1188
    May 24, 2016
    8
    A lot of fun really enjoyed it. First of the series I played fun for kids 8 and up and for the older gamer a decent challenge on higher difficulties. Points deducted for that under water sewer level that took me 9 attempts
  43. Echoes
    May 20, 2016
    10
    Amazing game, graphics are really beautiful and gameplay is fun, having a nice challenge in hard difficulty, I hope they make new games now.
    Nice work!
  44. MojoSmelz
    May 19, 2016
    8
    A lot of reviewers are throwing around the idea that this is the closest we will ever get to playing a game animated by Pixar, and in fairness, they are completely correct. It is a stunning game where every animation, big or small is bursting full of character.

    The game play is exactly the same as what fans of the series would expect. It plays beautifully with only a few frame rate    A lot of reviewers are throwing around the idea that this is the closest we will ever get to playing a game animated by Pixar, and in fairness, they are completely correct. It is a stunning game where every animation, big or small is bursting full of character.

    The game play is exactly the same as what fans of the series would expect. It plays beautifully with only a few frame rate hiccups, but given the sheer amount of particle effects on screen when all of the AOE guns are going off and rockets are flying in every direction it's a surprise that it doesn't chug even more than it does.

    The down side is that it feels short. and almost too heavily tied into the movie. Some cut scenes are directly taken from the movie and although not necessarily a problem with insomniac, they lack heart and rarely add anything interesting.    … Expand
  45. The_Garays
    May 19, 2016
    9
    Undoubtedly, Ratchet & Clank is a game that can keep up to the big AAA titles that are used to in systems like PS4 or XBox 1, it's a title that you would usually see in Nintendo. For all fans of the series this game is a delight and Insomniac has nailed it this time, they've brought out the best of the best on this one.

    Platform gaming has always been one of my favorites since I was a    Undoubtedly, Ratchet & Clank is a game that can keep up to the big AAA titles that are used to in systems like PS4 or XBox 1, it's a title that you would usually see in Nintendo. For all fans of the series this game is a delight and Insomniac has nailed it this time, they've brought out the best of the best on this one.

    Platform gaming has always been one of my favorites since I was a kid, and honestly they couldn't have done it better. The graphics are great, I love those open landscapes, that depth sensation... You have to follow a certain path in each world like in any other platform game, but you always have the feeling that beyond there is a huge world. The sound effects are very Ratchet & Clank, I think I can't describe it better, when I started paying it suddenly returned me to the first Ratchet & Clank I played years ago on my brother's PSP.

    The progression system is simple, you have a nice variety of weapons with their clear improvement system, you will have a blast when you get for yourself the Sheepinator... My god! How can anything be so ridiculous and funny at the same time??? xDD

    It's a game for the whole family, from the youngest to the most experienced players, but if you share the first walkthrough with someone you will enjoy it much more. In my case I played it with my girlfriend (my grilfriend played and I looked if I have to be honest here xD) and we both had a great time. She was always in love with Jak and Daxter, and this game is as similar as we have in PS4, so she enjoyed like no other.

    It certainly is a cheap game worth having in your collection, if you have in mind buying it don't think it twice, you won't be disappointed... AT ALL! :)

    Enjoy!    … Expand
  46. Termin8ter
    May 18, 2016
    9
    This is hands-down the BEST Ratchet & Clank game so far, the graphics are great, the gunplay is solid, and the story is a blast to play through. If you have a PS4, you owe it to yourself to pick this bad boy up.
  47. uRzu1115
    May 17, 2016
    9
    Tengo 30 años, y si, señores, esto es un videojuego con Mayusculas, ya esta bien de tanta pelicula de cine y tanta superproduccion, diversion pura y dura, duracion adecuada y lo mejor de todo rejugable 100% para conseguirlo todo! Me ha encantado y me lo he pasado genial disfrutandolo!
  48. Cosmozerk
    May 17, 2016
    9
    Ratchet & Clank for the PS4 is in my opinion a must have for any PS4 owner that likes platforming and shooting games. This is actually my first R&C game and...oh boy did i missed out on something.

    STORY: You are this Lombax (a cat-fox-dog like creature) called Ratchet, who wants o be a Guardian of the Galaxy, but he because the leader is a **** so he doesn't let him. Meanwhile a    Ratchet & Clank for the PS4 is in my opinion a must have for any PS4 owner that likes platforming and shooting games. This is actually my first R&C game and...oh boy did i missed out on something.

    STORY: You are this Lombax (a cat-fox-dog like creature) called Ratchet, who wants o be a Guardian of the Galaxy, but he because the leader is a **** so he doesn't let him. Meanwhile a defective robot warrior called (insert extremely long and confusing robot name here), scapes from a planet because he's...well...defective and by the power of convenience both Ratchet and the robot (which Ratchet names Clank out of nowhere) meet and without any questioning the 2 of them become buddies and from there on out they have some great adventures!. In a platforming game the story is the last thing i care about so i'm not gonna bash the game for it, however i will say my main complain and that is that Ratchet and Clank become buddies way to quickly and they never have any character development.

    PRESENTATION: This game looks like a freaking pixar movie, specially in the very well done cinematics, that from what i can tell, are straight out of the movie. The game runs at 1080p 30fps and it make the character models, the animations and the gorgeous environments pop-up even more!, however in a game so fast paced like this i kinda feel like 60fps is needed and even tho the graphics are pretty sweet, i'm sure that the PS4 can run this type of graphics with 60fps, i mean, the Wii U already does it with Super Mario 3D World so...what's the deal?.The soundtrack is very forgettable in my opinion, but it does help to create the mood for the environments and i like that techno-space theme that it has.

    GAMEPLAY: The controls of the game are great, they are smooth and the platforming feels great and you have the different moves like the double jump, wall jump and grappling hook to thank for that.

    You have a variety of crazy weapons at your disposal. You have your default weapon which is your wrench and you can spam it to do a basic combo attack and in case it misses, you just keep swinging, this very helpful with little enemies. But then we get to the other weapons. Some of them are the usual stuff like a grenade, laser gun, flame thrower, etc, but we also get one that can make enemies (and bosses) dance, one that turns enemies into sheep, one that literally transform enemies into pixels and much more!. This weapons are super fun to use and you can also level them up by simply using them. And you can buy more with bolts that are literally EVERYWHERE!. And you upgrade them with some crystals that you find in missions. However you can only do that by finding a special box, which forces you to find one when you want to buy or upgrade something. Personally i feel like them should've go with the Batman Arkham system, where you can upgrade whenever you want.

    There's different ways to switch from weapon to weapon, but the best one is to hold the triangle button, which pauses the game, and then selecting the weapon. Tho i feel like it's very imprecise, since there were a number of occasions where i picked the wrong weapon by accident because of the menu.

    Aside from the main weapons we also get a few gadgets that can help Ratchet in his adventure, but i felt like they were not used to the maximum potential, since the puzzles and things that they do seem...unimportant. Except for the oxygen mask, breathing underwater is great.

    Clank also gets a few upgrades, but they are pretty much the same with one being a helicopter and another being a jetpack. Both of these are very useful for platforming around and using the jetpack to fly feels great. Nevertheless i did feel like Clank could've been used a bit more in this category.

    To trow variety to the mix we also have puzzle sections with Clank, a tedious and pace breaking hacking minigame that can go **** itself, incredibly fun racing competitions and flying sections that are basically a clone of Star Fox complete with BARREL ROLLS! and everything.

    Instead of worlds divided by levels, we have massive hub worlds with main and secondary missions and it depends on you which one you want to do. And scattered around all of these worlds are some cards that i don't really know what they are used for and a GIANT-GOLDEN-BOLT that...i also don't know for what is used for.

    We also have some fairly challenging and fun boss battles, however i feel like they were all just the same. The formula is that you are placed in a platform, shoot the boss until he dies, that's it. Don't get me wrong, he bosses are fun, but i feel like they lack variety.

    Overall Ratchet & Clank is a very fun game, it has a decent story, graphics ripped out of a pixar movie, music that fit the environments, amazing weapons, fun bosses and an addictive component that makes the whole adventure very replayable. Even tho it has little flaws, i still recommend it a lot.

    I'll give it an 9/10.    … Expand
  49. Pepper1110
    May 16, 2016
    9
    Just an incredible platforming game. A little on the easy side but its everything you could ask for. Solid story, amazing graphics, great feel and mechanics.
  50. vejadu
    May 16, 2016
    9
    The dynamic duo is back and better than ever. This game combines everything I loved about the entire franchise and relaunches the franchise as a bigger more iconic brand. It has crazy gadgets and weapons, iconic characters & voice acting, Pixar quality graphics, and addictive gameplay. I want so badly to give this a 10 but I do feel the story could have been fleshed out more and I reallyThe dynamic duo is back and better than ever. This game combines everything I loved about the entire franchise and relaunches the franchise as a bigger more iconic brand. It has crazy gadgets and weapons, iconic characters & voice acting, Pixar quality graphics, and addictive gameplay. I want so badly to give this a 10 but I do feel the story could have been fleshed out more and I really wish the game had a Battle Arena! But overall the game is just pure fun. It's nice to see Insomniac's charm and sense of humor in an age where everyone just plays Call of Duty.… Expand
  51. Rhume91
    May 16, 2016
    9
    Not played Ratchet since the Ps2 days, decided to give this a shot as it was only £27

    Takes a bit to get into in my opinion, the game gets so much better about 5/6 hours in when you have unlocked more weapons and have explored more planets. Very nice looking game, plays well and overall it's just a fun game to play. It came out at a good time, comes with a nice price tag and the    Not played Ratchet since the Ps2 days, decided to give this a shot as it was only £27

    Takes a bit to get into in my opinion, the game gets so much better about 5/6 hours in when you have unlocked more weapons and have explored more planets.

    Very nice looking game, plays well and overall it's just a fun game to play.

    It came out at a good time, comes with a nice price tag and the 10-12 hour campaign (a lot more if you search for collectibles)

    Positives:

    Very fun to play
    Large variety of weapons/upgrades
    Ton of collectibles (Replay value)
    Some of the dialogue is quite amusing

    Negatives:

    Slow to get started
    Some enemies/puzzles are frustrating    … Expand
  52. ProPaxman
    May 15, 2016
    8
    Being someone who grew up with the Ratchet and Clank franchise since the very beginning, hopes were high from this game to be a master piece and to stay true to the original. Upon playing it, I can say this is a great re imagining of the original which above all else, is fun to play. It's a rare sight to see a game just having fun, too often today games aim for hyper realism where it's notBeing someone who grew up with the Ratchet and Clank franchise since the very beginning, hopes were high from this game to be a master piece and to stay true to the original. Upon playing it, I can say this is a great re imagining of the original which above all else, is fun to play. It's a rare sight to see a game just having fun, too often today games aim for hyper realism where it's not necessary. As fun as it is there were a couple minor points which irritated me when comparing it to the original.

    Presentation wise, this game is insane. It's like playing a pixar film. Everything is stunning to look at and everything looks more vibrant compared to the original. One planet, Batalia, has a snowy makeover which looks stunning and the water planet looks brighter than ever. Ratchet's fur looks plush and soft, contrasting to his original looks which made him rather rough looking for a furry animal. The amount of particle effects on one screen is insane, sometimes other whelming during heavy action sequences and making it hard to tell what you're shooting at and what is shooting at you.

    Voice acting for the most part is great. The original cast from Ratchet and Clank 2 onwards is back and as charmful and as witty as ever. My biggest gripe is Paul Giamatti as Chairman Drek and how Drek's character was dealt overall. In the original, Drek was this calculated, methodical authority who didn't answer to anyone but himself. A self made man who has earnt his power. This interpretation, however portrays him as this incompetent buffoon who only got to where is his now because daddy gave him everything. The threat is gone and, as a villain, I can't stand him or his reasoning behind his plan whereas in the original you could understand why he was doing what he was doing and was a bigger threat because of it.

    The story itself is the same for the most part. It's a retelling of the original from how loving idiot captain quark recalls it. It's fairly simple and give a simple motivation for our protagonists to start from wishful dreamer to fully fledged heros. For the most part nothing deviates from the original but the development of ratchet and clank's friendship is rather rushed. The two are instant friends, which is great and all but the strength of their friendship at the end isn't justified unlike the original. The two don't argue which isn't what best friend do: best friends squabble but become even closer afterwards which the original implements. This version also has recurring villain doctor nefarious who honestly isn't needed for the story. He doesn't add anything and he forced in, having his own agenda from Drek's despite being on the same side. This game is really short as well. It might be because of the release of the film but this game has 9 less planets than the original making play time now more than 9-12 hours, which is a real shame because as the end credits rolled I wanted more out of it. Another planet or another boss just to fully satisfy me.

    The gameplay mostly takes from the new, including weapons. Every weapon is fun to use and are all unique from each other but still full some archetypes (pistol, shotgun rocket, launcher). New gameplay elements in these planets does make the game seems easier at first but the amount of enemies does even out these additions. Everything is polished and every death is entirely the player's fault. It's some of the tightest gameplay if played in awhile.

    Should you buy this game? Absolutely. It's really fun and is a breath of fresh air by bringing back the platformer in an incredible way and for less than most triple A titles in the market. Is it better than the original? No, it's on par. For everything it does right to engage new players, it leaves a veteran of the series like myself just a little more faith to the original and for more planets to return from the original game.    … Expand
  53. JCHunter248
    May 14, 2016
    10
    This is one of THE best Ratchet and Clank game hands down! Im 19 years old and I still love this game, more than any game out there (more than GTA V or Uncharted 4). Highly recommended :)
  54. shadowloo
    May 14, 2016
    8
    Insomniac is back in form with R&C. I'm glad to see they stopped with the experimental coop and TD gameplay and went back to what made R&C great. This pseudo-reboot is a fantastic looking and sounding game with all the familiar elements you might expect: fantastical alien planets to explore, a story that doesn't take itself too serious, platforming, grindrail and hover sequences and ofInsomniac is back in form with R&C. I'm glad to see they stopped with the experimental coop and TD gameplay and went back to what made R&C great. This pseudo-reboot is a fantastic looking and sounding game with all the familiar elements you might expect: fantastical alien planets to explore, a story that doesn't take itself too serious, platforming, grindrail and hover sequences and of course an arsenal of ridiculous weapons and gadgets. And all of that at a discount release price, I can only say it's well worth it. Here's hoping though the next R&C is going to be a proper sequel, hate to see them trying to remake all of them.… Expand
  55. GameReviewJrnal
    May 13, 2016
    9
    A lost art brought back to life, the third person platformer. This game combines gameplay and story very well, and has an addicting upgrade system that has to do with skill, card decks, and choice. Interesting level design and incredible pacing create a great experience and a work of art.
  56. PaladinX360
    May 13, 2016
    9
    Having never played a former R&C game, the reviews made me pick this one up. I'm glad I did. I hope they remaster the follow-ups as well. A really great plat-former. The graphics are mind-blowing.
  57. TheLastColossus
    May 13, 2016
    10
    The most fun game until I got Uncharted 4, it's literally a playable Pixar movie, the game is so valuable that if it was for $60 I would be totally fine with it.
  58. EliteGames
    May 13, 2016
    8
    To be sure Ratchet & Clank is allot of fun and really has picked up where it left off but my only complaint with that is it really does feel the same and not much has changed here. Now if you enjoyed the previous installments you will be sure to enjoy this one as well but if you were looking for something more then you may leave this show disappointed. The dialog is funny as always andTo be sure Ratchet & Clank is allot of fun and really has picked up where it left off but my only complaint with that is it really does feel the same and not much has changed here. Now if you enjoyed the previous installments you will be sure to enjoy this one as well but if you were looking for something more then you may leave this show disappointed. The dialog is funny as always and the gameplay is still simplistic yet fun but it would have been nice if they had thought to of thrown in some RPG type elements to the game. This would have made for a much more enriched experience and something to have kept us coming back for more. Overall its a really fun game still, just not a GameChanger and at the end of the day it will be forgotten.… Expand
  59. Rocketman64
    May 13, 2016
    7
    This game is really good. The combat feels excellent if not a little easy. The level design and presentation are excellent. The worlds feel truly inspired and are fun to traverse, each with their own fun gimmick, like jet packs or swimming. The story is unnecessary and adds nothing to the game so it is best left ignored. The game is on the cusp of greatness but no single element of it everThis game is really good. The combat feels excellent if not a little easy. The level design and presentation are excellent. The worlds feel truly inspired and are fun to traverse, each with their own fun gimmick, like jet packs or swimming. The story is unnecessary and adds nothing to the game so it is best left ignored. The game is on the cusp of greatness but no single element of it ever goes and makes it something truly extraordinary. Still, it is a must play.… Expand
  60. Raffo10
    May 12, 2016
    2
    This game is okay, but I got really bored quite quickly, which put me off playing it in the end. The gameplay was not bad, but I don't think I will be playing another R+C game any time soon.
  61. Saikron
    May 12, 2016
    7
    The game itself is fun. The weapons are awesome. The grind rails, lazer puzzles, and boss battles are great.

    What I don't like about it is that the cutscenes need quite a bit of love. Many of them seem to end like 3 seconds early, and a few of them don't make any sense. One specific time was when Ratchet helped Quark climb up a ledge after a boss battle. I said "wut? k.." because there    The game itself is fun. The weapons are awesome. The grind rails, lazer puzzles, and boss battles are great.

    What I don't like about it is that the cutscenes need quite a bit of love. Many of them seem to end like 3 seconds early, and a few of them don't make any sense. One specific time was when Ratchet helped Quark climb up a ledge after a boss battle. I said "wut? k.." because there was no explanation for when or how he got down there so it just felt really non sequitur. It seemed like some of the cutscenes were just removed and they never went back to edit the ones they kept to fit together.

    There was also a really frustrating bug during a part of the game where you have to stop the baddies from pressing a big red button that kills you instantly. I was using the Groovitron to interrupt them from pressing the button, but that only worked like 7/10 times. A few times I was looking right at the button. Nobody pressed it, but I still died instantly.    … Expand
  62. WiserCarli
    May 11, 2016
    8
    Empezar diciendo que este juego merece mucho la pena, es un soplo de aire fresco en forma de generación de 128 bits pero con graficos de actualidad, pero eso no quiere decir que todo sea bueno

    Puntos positivos: + Delicia gráfica y esteticamente una pasada, detalles muy bien pulidos + Jugabilidad y manejo increible como era de esperar + Es un titulo rejugable + El diseño de las    Empezar diciendo que este juego merece mucho la pena, es un soplo de aire fresco en forma de generación de 128 bits pero con graficos de actualidad, pero eso no quiere decir que todo sea bueno

    Puntos positivos:
    + Delicia gráfica y esteticamente una pasada, detalles muy bien pulidos
    + Jugabilidad y manejo increible como era de esperar
    + Es un titulo rejugable
    + El diseño de las nuevas armas mola bastante
    + Voces y doblaje muy bueno y con las voces de siempre
    + Es muy BARATO

    Puntos negativos:
    - Difucultad nula, incluso en la dificultad dificil el juego me parece de risa en ese sentido. Puedes evitar hacer los puzzles para abrir puertas del juego y cuando te quedas estancado en un sitio el juego te dice que hacer para seguir adelante
    - Las cinematicas estan bien hechas, pero es algo que yo no pedia en absoluto al comprar este juego, en mi opinion pienso que hay demasiadas
    - Es demasiado corto y si no eres de volver a rejugar un juego lo vas a fulminar en poco tiempo y lo vas a dejar en la estanteria cogiendo polvo

    Conclusion: Me parece un juego muy divertido y algo diferente a lo que venimos viendo hoy en dia, titulo que puedes comprar sin miedo ya que es bueno aunque dejandome ese sabor agridulce en ciertos aspectos como fan de la saga ratchet and clank que soy.

    NOTA FINAL: 7'8    … Expand
  63. Chuzumaki
    May 10, 2016
    10
    Iconic return of platform greatness. Amazing graphic and the gameplay is smooth with excellent storyline. Hope more people can enjoy this game..
    FANTASTIC game - it is so refreshing to see an "E" rated game that is so well polished and fun to play! This is on par with Nintendo and Pixar - well done, we need more of this on Sony
  64. Dbo
    May 10, 2016
    9
    Ratchet and clank is and amazing game with amazing graphics! A game for both young and old and i was pleased to find it could be very challenging a times if you turn the difficulty up. The animation is so good its like you are apart of a movie.
  65. kamokool
    May 9, 2016
    10
    Oh. My. God. This game was incredible. As a die hard fan of the series, this is absolutely what I wanted. This game shows that you do not need any of the modern game mechanics such as micro transactions and what not to have an outstanding game that fans will love. The graphics are absolutely stunning, the dialogue is very funny, and the game play is a breath of fresh air. This game staysOh. My. God. This game was incredible. As a die hard fan of the series, this is absolutely what I wanted. This game shows that you do not need any of the modern game mechanics such as micro transactions and what not to have an outstanding game that fans will love. The graphics are absolutely stunning, the dialogue is very funny, and the game play is a breath of fresh air. This game stays true to the PS2 gaming experience that we all loved. The same price as PS2 games were, not having to download before playing, no micro transactions. Just plain old game play and fun times.… Expand
  66. RETROBOTER
    May 9, 2016
    10
    Graphic: 10/10
    Sound: 10/10
    + great cartoon graphic, lovely characters, awesome synchronously speakers, huge arsenal of crazy weapons, great level design, nice special effects - NONE Conclusion: Ratchet and Clank is back, and wow what a great game made by INSOMNIAC. It´s so damn good to play, it´s full of funny situations, big explosions and a well written story plot. Ratchet and    Graphic: 10/10
    Sound: 10/10

    + great cartoon graphic, lovely characters, awesome synchronously speakers, huge arsenal of crazy weapons, great level design, nice special effects

    - NONE

    Conclusion: Ratchet and Clank is back, and wow what a great game made by INSOMNIAC. It´s so damn good to play, it´s full of funny situations, big explosions and a well written story plot. Ratchet and Clank, is so far one of the best PS4 games and easy the best Jump´n run in the last 3 years. I Can´t remember, in which other game the weapons are so crazy and different to play, you need to skill them up to unlock new features. The enemy design is also great, with tons of well designed bad guys in the game, it´s a gunstival to shoot them, great job from the developer team!    … Expand
  67. Caluya
    May 8, 2016
    9
    First time playing any Ratchet and Clank game, and this game exceeded my expectations. Extremely fun gameplay with so much variety and comical weapons. An overall great story that any ps4 owner will enjoy for sure. Gameplay 9/10 Story 8/10 Fun 10/10
  68. sebashierro
    May 8, 2016
    10
    This game is perfect!!! fast paced, perfect difficulty, thousands of upgrades (all fun or useful), decent music and the best of all, it keeps you stuck and addicted to the ps4 for hours
  69. Brandon_Harris
    May 7, 2016
    1
    Ratchet and Clank (2016) Review Notes

    I have been a long-time fan of the Ratchet and Clank series. I’ve played it since I was young and I’ve beaten the original trilogy dozens of times. I still have a PS2 memory card with a Ratchet and Clank 2 save that has a “number of challenge modes completed” counter in the 40’s. I’m much older now. I’ve played the second “trilogy” of games while I    Ratchet and Clank (2016) Review Notes

    I have been a long-time fan of the Ratchet and Clank series. I’ve played it since I was young and I’ve beaten the original trilogy dozens of times. I still have a PS2 memory card with a Ratchet and Clank 2 save that has a “number of challenge modes completed” counter in the 40’s. I’m much older now. I’ve played the second “trilogy” of games while I was in university and enjoyed playing through them.

    This game is worth a purchase when it decreases in price. It’s “good” for today’s standards of games, but that’s really because of how the industry has changed…

    Most of this game just has a more cinematic feel to it, like you can tell it was an adaptation of a movie, rather than the other way around. I feel that it was the fifth or sixth gaming generation where games started to have more resources into putting in cut scenes, though with the exception of a few games. Ratchet and Clank was definitely one of the first set of games I’ve personally played to have decently-sized cut scenes. This reboot, however, really takes it into another level.

    But, I don’t state this as necessarily a good thing. Rather, it feels like the game puts emphasis over quality, rather than quantity. However, there’s really no point to that, considering that there’s no substance. It’s like instead of getting a nice salad, you’re given only a single golden leaf to eat for the same price.

    There are many differences between this and the original Ratchet and Clank; however, a fair amount of the level design is the exact same, if not reduced in length. Playing this almost felt like playing Black Mesa, just the same old content but reimagined (and with many levels missing). While many of the cinematics are of high quality, there are still many dialogues that are of low quality. Like on planet Pokitaru, for example, the characters are literally just standing in place just talking to each other with barely any body movement. The number of times I’ve heard Clank state, “I’m Clank, and this is Ratchet,” is staggering.

    While there are many high-budget cinematics spread throughout the game, there are a lot of low quality copy/paste animations too. It’s not like the original trilogy, where they actually took risks with the animation and had Ratchet do many famous poses, now it simply looks all standardized. Remember Ratchet getting a free photo at the Arena planet in Ratchet and Clank 2? Or him imitating a Courtney Gears pose in Ratchet and Clank 3? Now the animation has high-quality characters, but barely any actual animation due to standardization. To give a quick example, compare the original Simpsons intro to the one now. Sure, the new one is higher quality and cleaner, but there’s barely any custom animation showing their facial expressions due to the high degree of standardization.

    I really hate the bonus pre-order gun. They took the most popular weapon from Ratchet and Clank 2, the bouncer, and put it in this game as a pre-order bonus. Depending on your region, you have to have pre-ordered the game from a specific retailer in your country to get it. In many countries, there is only one retailer you can get the bonus from. Typically, these pre-order bonuses do not release afterwards, as was the case with pre-order armor from A Crack in Time. You can’t purchase it down the line after the game comes out, you had to have pre-ordered and gotten the bonus, or you’ll never get it because they’ll never release it in the future.

    Still, having an empty slot in my weapons list due to this pre-order bonus gun makes me extremely disappointed. I always used to joke that if the Ratchet and Clank series survived, it’d start having DLC guns and DLC levels with DLC arenas. This is very bad for consumers. Just after a month of release, people are selling their pre-order bonus gun codes for hundreds of dollars due to being in an finite quantity. As well, if anybody in the future wants to get started with the Ratchet and Clank series, they most likely will never be able to get this bonus gun and will always have their list of guns incomplete. It’s somewhat similar to online-only games, which, when their servers are removed will be unavailable forever to new users wanting to try such a game series.

    They’ve casualized the series so that more people can try it out, which I suppose I can’t blame due to most game developing companies taking a similar approach in an attempt to make more profits. I’ll definitely never look at a Ratchet and Clank game, as well as Insomniac Games, the same way again. I respect the effort they put into the game, but this game was too short and not to my taste. A challenge mode playthrough, skipping all cut scenes, only took perhaps three hours. To get platinum for this game without using any guides, I took a day and a half, compared to weeks in the original trilogy. They really should’ve supplemented this game’s short campaign with some online multiplayer.    … Expand
  70. edstead
    May 7, 2016
    8
    Ratchet and Clank has always been a game that looks like the sort of game i'd enjoy, however I've never really got around to playing it. So when I saw this game was out I decided to finally pick it up, the current gen of consoles has been crying out for a great platformer and I was hoping this was it.

    Needless to say, it is exactly that, a great 3D platformer. Gorgeous graphics,    Ratchet and Clank has always been a game that looks like the sort of game i'd enjoy, however I've never really got around to playing it. So when I saw this game was out I decided to finally pick it up, the current gen of consoles has been crying out for a great platformer and I was hoping this was it.

    Needless to say, it is exactly that, a great 3D platformer. Gorgeous graphics, intuitive and easy to pick up controls, fast fluid (for the most part) gameplay, plenty of weapons with unique abilities, all full upgradeable. And each level has some level of replayability to.

    Having said that it does have a few minor downfalls for me. First and foremost is the flight controls. They are pretty clunky. The flight controls are on the left analogue rather than the right, and that's not something that can be changed in the options. On top of that they just feel more rigid than the rest. Everything else in the game feels so fluid and easy though, but because of that flight controls stick out as being weak.

    Replay-ability/hidden areas. This game does have replay-ability, there's the weapons to upgrade, the golden screws to collect and challenge mode. However my issue here is even the 'hidden areas' are marked on your map. The golden screws are the only real element of discovery within a level, and even then they're pretty easy to find on the most part.

    On the whole this game really is a great 3D platformer, and the best one i've played in a very long time on a non-nintendo console. It's just the points mentioned above for me that stop this from getting a 9/10 but it's a very solid 8.    … Expand
  71. MEFzelder
    May 7, 2016
    8
    No puedo creer que "Ratchet and Clank " sean tan espectacular, Insomniac se lució con éste Remake dándole vida a un juego con calidad de animación de Disney, siendo mejor que la película y divertido como los juegos de aventura/plataformas 3D de la generación de los 128 bits.
    La historia es la misma que la película, cuenta el inicio de las aventuras de Ratchet y Clank, narrados pro el    No puedo creer que "Ratchet and Clank " sean tan espectacular, Insomniac se lució con éste Remake dándole vida a un juego con calidad de animación de Disney, siendo mejor que la película y divertido como los juegos de aventura/plataformas 3D de la generación de los 128 bits.
    La historia es la misma que la película, cuenta el inicio de las aventuras de Ratchet y Clank, narrados pro el Capitán Qwark, el doblaje en español latinoamericano es excelente no son las voces de los actores famosos pero son muy fieles y se sienten naturales en los personajes.
    Mi recomendación es que se consigan este juego si tienen la posibilidad, es una historia con una calidad tremenda, la acción shooter es dinámica y siempre a niveles de los 60fps.

    Lo bueno: Divertido, controles intuitivos, gráficamente supremo, rejugable.
    Lo malo: Un poco fácil, aún en la máxima dificultad.    … Expand
  72. Harkins1721
    May 5, 2016
    9
    Great re-imagining to the first game. Great weapons, plenty of upgrades and collectibles. Few planets have been removed however others have been improved and made longer. Jet pack is a great editions and amazing to use in game. Highly recommended for R&C fans.
  73. QwertyPJM
    May 2, 2016
    6
    I have to say I was disappointed with this game. The visuals were amazing, as was the selection of guns and the gunplay, however the sense of adventure was lost, as was the humour and the story. The first game's plot had so much more to it; actual conflict between characters that disliked each other, genuine, believable motives for Quark to be a villain, and, well, what else is thereI have to say I was disappointed with this game. The visuals were amazing, as was the selection of guns and the gunplay, however the sense of adventure was lost, as was the humour and the story. The first game's plot had so much more to it; actual conflict between characters that disliked each other, genuine, believable motives for Quark to be a villain, and, well, what else is there really to say about the neutering of Drek as the antagonist?

    A lot of the little touches have been lost this time around, with animation looking either weirdly too good as it's been cut straight from the film (this also makes the narrative so thin) or looking downright awful, with motionless sprites that stand there barely moving their mouths delivering dialogue. It's embarrassing. Honestly, go look at the cutscenes from the Ps2 game, the animation is SO much better and with worse technology, it's really bewildering. The little quirks that helped to build the world in the last game aren't there, replaced by lifeless areas that certainly don't give the impression they are real, inhabited places.

    You felt as if you were always improving in the first game. Sure, here you arbitrarily level up your gun to get better damage/ammo whatever, but in the old game it was so much more. You'd attain the jet pack, allowing you to go back and access more areas, as with the gas mask, allowing ratchet to go outside in space and gas-filled areas like he couldn't before. This was the same when you got the grav-boots, rail-boots etc., the progression felt so good and gave meaningful reason to go back to older planets.

    The characters of Clank and Ratchet are simply boring now, they pander to a REALLY young audience and their relationship has no arc. They meet and, oh, instant best friends.

    This game lacks magic. It's obviously still very impressive gameplay wise given that it takes the Ratchet formula, and the Clank sections are certainly better than before, however it doesn't have anything truly memorable about it. Very disappointing, but maybe because it was only 25 quid off the bat they didn't have the budget for better cutscenes etc so they had to take from them from the movie? Who knows. It's an alright game, but in no way does it touch the brilliance of the original trilogy.

    One last thing Insomniac: Why tack on jokes about social media? No one will ever laugh when you talk about 'the kids' loving 'the social medias'. No one. EVER.    … Expand
  74. Devchenko
    May 2, 2016
    10
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  75. xvvolf4
    May 1, 2016
    10
    This game is one of the few games I've played recently where I can say it's just flat out *fun*. While there technically isn't much replay value, I'm on my third play through and still loving every second of it. So far it is easily my favourite game of the PS4.
  76. theRooikat
    May 1, 2016
    9
    Literally one of the best exclusives on the PS4, Ratchet & Clank is simply incredible. The fact that it doesn't cost as much as a new AAA game astounds me! Originally I bought it for my younger brother so that he had something to play on my console but funnily enough I ended up loving the game more than him. Never been a "Ratchet fan" because I didn't enjoy the PS2 games and I missed outLiterally one of the best exclusives on the PS4, Ratchet & Clank is simply incredible. The fact that it doesn't cost as much as a new AAA game astounds me! Originally I bought it for my younger brother so that he had something to play on my console but funnily enough I ended up loving the game more than him. Never been a "Ratchet fan" because I didn't enjoy the PS2 games and I missed out on it's PS3 titles (which I'm gonna rectify thanks to this new game). The only reason that I'm not giving it a 10 is that it lacks some polish when you revisit levels and they feel quite empty but this more of a nitpick than a problem. Please, if you have any interest in this new Ratchet & Clank BUY IT! Insomniac is going need some incentive to make a sequel which I hope they will do so.… Expand
  77. Zlatan
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Fun factor,graphics,innovative,addictive,polished. Finally somebody made a great game this year and past... It is one of those games, that you can sense that everything went right while creating it.
  78. Antioch
    May 1, 2016
    9
    A refreshing return to older type adventure games to break the oversaturation of thrid person and first person action shooter.
    The game looks and plays fantastic and is suitable and fun for old and young alike. The game took me around 12h-13h to complete (I explore thoroughly and got all the gold bolts).
    R&C offers diverse locations and alot of fun weapons to use on your adventure aswell    A refreshing return to older type adventure games to break the oversaturation of thrid person and first person action shooter.
    The game looks and plays fantastic and is suitable and fun for old and young alike. The game took me around 12h-13h to complete (I explore thoroughly and got all the gold bolts).
    R&C offers diverse locations and alot of fun weapons to use on your adventure aswell as humorous dialogue.
    There is some replayability in the form of a challenge mode wich is essentially new game + with a bolt multiplier. A good and more fun way to get any trophies you might have missed the first playthrough.
    So all in all a very good game and with a price tag at 40$ I can honestly give this game a 9 out of 10.    … Expand
  79. gruvito
    Apr 30, 2016
    9
    Un juego diferente y que hacía falta a esta generación de consolas. Divertido, jugabilidad perfecta, bonito y... BARATO. No se le puede pedir mucho más a un plataformas de este estilo. Si le falla algo, es la historia, que es algo sosa y predecible; pero cumple.
  80. Broseph14
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    Fantastic, I haven't played a game like this in years. It's funny, well paced, and very fun. At the price there selling this game at ($40) it is a steal.
  81. SirAngry
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    I've loved the Ratchet & Clank games from the very first game on the PS2. I grew up playing platform games, and the decline of the genre has always made me sad. This is a fantastic return to form, sure it's all been seen before, but it's all done with such panache and polish. The fact that it is not a full priced release is just the icing on the cake. I just hope it is enough of aI've loved the Ratchet & Clank games from the very first game on the PS2. I grew up playing platform games, and the decline of the genre has always made me sad. This is a fantastic return to form, sure it's all been seen before, but it's all done with such panache and polish. The fact that it is not a full priced release is just the icing on the cake. I just hope it is enough of a commercial success to encourage Sony and Insomniac to give us more Ratchet & Clank.… Expand
  82. Sakamoto_San
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    Un gran juego que presenta a ratchet and clanck con un control mas suave, nuevas armas (sobre todo comparando con la version original de Ps2), un complemento dentro de la historia que conecta al juego con la película y lleno de comentarios y frases divertidas, apesar de ser un remake se logra disfrutar mucho
  83. Underpants158
    Apr 26, 2016
    8
    PROS:
    -Great Graphics
    -Variety of weapons that you can level up. -Fun 3rd person shooting with a decent amount of variety (hoverboard racing, grinding) and good game length at 13 hours or so. -If you like hidden collectibles it shouldn't even be a question that this game gots it. -Story and characters -action packed! -Mr. Zurkon kills stinky aliens. CONS: -Could use more variety    PROS:
    -Great Graphics
    -Variety of weapons that you can level up.
    -Fun 3rd person shooting with a decent amount of variety (hoverboard racing, grinding) and good game length at 13 hours or so.
    -If you like hidden collectibles it shouldn't even be a question that this game gots it.
    -Story and characters
    -action packed!
    -Mr. Zurkon kills stinky aliens.

    CONS:
    -Could use more variety of gameplay. Though I never got tired of shooting things.    … Expand
  84. ATRLModneys
    Apr 26, 2016
    10
    First of all, I am really happy that this game made it to the PS4, I´ve been playing this for so long and jesus, I am slayed by the graphics. The game is really a masterpiece
  85. BananaGamer12
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    Excelente jogo para qualquer idade,tava em falta no mercado jogos família assim,muito bom,gráfico lindo,enredo melhorado e engraçado,enfim game super divertido
  86. raba
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    Absolutamente magistral, un remake, o reboot depende de a quien se le pregunte, extremadamente fresco. Y eso es muy sorprendente pensando que viene de esta clase de juego.

    Pero tanto el acabado gráfico como los añadidos de la edición junto al competitivo precio hacen del juego una compra obligada de este extraordinario juego para los amantes de los juegos de acción/plataformas o los    Absolutamente magistral, un remake, o reboot depende de a quien se le pregunte, extremadamente fresco. Y eso es muy sorprendente pensando que viene de esta clase de juego.

    Pero tanto el acabado gráfico como los añadidos de la edición junto al competitivo precio hacen del juego una compra obligada de este extraordinario juego para los amantes de los juegos de acción/plataformas o los amantes de la saga, hayan jugado o no anteriormente a esta entrega.    … Expand
  87. Tubey
    Apr 24, 2016
    9
    I went into this game as a massive cynic of what it was and why it existed. I thought it was a nostalgic cash grab.

    I was completely, utterly wrong! Ratchet & Clank is a return to glory for platform gaming and a complete game changer for the genre on consoles other than Nintendo. The art style is perfect, the controls wonderful, excellent sound design and wonderful creativity    I went into this game as a massive cynic of what it was and why it existed. I thought it was a nostalgic cash grab.

    I was completely, utterly wrong!

    Ratchet & Clank is a return to glory for platform gaming and a complete game changer for the genre on consoles other than Nintendo. The art style is perfect, the controls wonderful, excellent sound design and wonderful creativity throughout.

    Could it be better? Yes, but in minor ways. I'd have liked a bit more content personally - a few more items from the original perhaps, and perhaps a bit more padding in the middle. But these are really minor niggles.

    I don't know how "fashionable" these types of character platformers are in the age of Call of Duty nonsense, but I hope as many people as possible pick up this title, as it would be a real shame to see such creative endeavour go unrewarded.

    It scores a nine for me because it's one of the finest titles available in the modern era in its' genre. If you're a fan of platformers, this game is for you.    … Expand
  88. rolio
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    gran juego, sinceramente es lo mejor que e jugado en ps4, la remake del primero esta muy conseguida e incluso mejorada, gráficamente es impresionante, es un mundo lleno de vida super detallado, el control es el mejor que e visto en esta saga, la historia, jefes duración, son algo que en pocos juegos se ve, sin duda uno de los mejores títulos de ps4 y un gran trabajo de la desarrolladora,gran juego, sinceramente es lo mejor que e jugado en ps4, la remake del primero esta muy conseguida e incluso mejorada, gráficamente es impresionante, es un mundo lleno de vida super detallado, el control es el mejor que e visto en esta saga, la historia, jefes duración, son algo que en pocos juegos se ve, sin duda uno de los mejores títulos de ps4 y un gran trabajo de la desarrolladora, juego para rejugar y vien de dificultad, sin duda un gran trabajo y un soplo de esperanza para el mundo de los videojuegos, si os gustan este tipo de juegos no os decepcionara. y esperemos que en un futuro se vea mas de este estilo.… Expand
  89. AgrippaDaRippa
    Apr 23, 2016
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a hardcore fan of the Ratchet and Clank games since the original on the Playstation 2, I don't like this game. Believe me I wanted to like this game but, there are just so many things wrong. The biggest problem with this game is the blatant lack of content. I took my time with this game, really trying to milk it and it was still only about 5 hours long. A lot of the content I expected that they would reuse from the original was strangely absent, like a lot of the planets that I loved (like Eudora, the logging planet, that planets was cool and great atmosphere). The new story additions are stupid, too (but that's just my opinion). The whole Galactic Rangers thing kinda seems like a ploy just to sell **** (I will get more into this later). There are only 14 weapons in this game, which is even less than the original! Beyond that, the weapons are shallow, half of them are just from the ps3 games, like the predator launcher or the groovitron. The Drek from the original R&C was intimidating and throughout the game you wanted to stop him, however in this he is a joke. He looks like a cartoon character and his new voice actor doesnt fit the role of a super villain. He is literally just a ploy to introduce Dr. Nefarius into the series, as Nefarius just kills him anyway. The whole mood of the game feels super cartoon-y, which is the complete opposite of the original and of what I expected. What made the original so great imo was how gritty and unpolished it was, as well as how each planet had its own atmosphere, while in the reboot each planet feels the same and the game drones on after the third or fourth planet. Seeing this short, super polished, easily beaten game makes me think that I was literally watching a movie and pushing buttons. However game play and mechanics arent the only things wrong with this game. The game runs in 30fps, which tbh looks kinda bad but it was a design choice, so that is just my opinion. The menus are lacking, graphical options are near nonexistant. The lack of content in this game worries me. I really hope that the trend of releasing a short game for less money, doesn't catch on. This game almost offends me as I had been waiting for this game for years. The promise of a reboot of my favorite video game series of all time had me super hyped. However, the game given to me was not a Ratchet and Clank game and if the series keeps up like this, I am going to stop buying them. The only thing I really liked about this game was how they included some of the old planets. I might just be a purist, but I really don't recommend this game. Insomniac is pulling the same **** Bethesda pulled with Skyrim and Fallout 4, where they make game easier and more open to the average person. However, by doing this. they are alienating hardcore fans like me and releasing games that just lack the magic the originals like Fallout 3 or Oblivion had. This is a decent game, but not a decent Ratchet and Clank game.… Expand
  90. imnotyourguy
    Apr 23, 2016
    8
    Graphics:spectacular.Not only does it look great but the frame rate is silky-smooth even with all the chaos thatconstantly happens on the screen
    Sound:the music and the sound effects are great,but the voice acting is sometimes crappy
    Presentation:good.The menus are intuitive,the story is decent(for this kind of a game),and it's sometimes funny Gameplay:at least for me,it was fun and    Graphics:spectacular.Not only does it look great but the frame rate is silky-smooth even with all the chaos thatconstantly happens on the screen
    Sound:the music and the sound effects are great,but the voice acting is sometimes crappy
    Presentation:good.The menus are intuitive,the story is decent(for this kind of a game),and it's sometimes funny
    Gameplay:at least for me,it was fun and addicting.The weapons are varied,balanced and fun to use,the combat is fast-paced,chaotic and fluent,the upgrade system is decent,the dogfight segments,while few,are great(the same can be said for the boss battles).The platforming is pretty basic and the puzzles are alright(before clank tried to tell you the solution,which comes across as just patronizing).There is also some collectathon elements(like in Mario 64 or Banjo-kazooie) and they're also fun.
    in the end,if you have a PS4,I recommend you get this game to you    … Expand
  91. Palizoid
    Apr 23, 2016
    8
    I can honestly say I literally kept my ps4 for this game alone, and it delivered. Cannot recommend it enough. Feel like i am replaying my childhood. Only slight criticism is the graphics but it is a console game after all. Game play is awesome which makes up for this.
  92. scoobijohn
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    This game is graphically stunning, humorous dialogue and most importantly plays brilliantly. Great locations to explore and a huge selection of effective and interesting weapons.(If you missed the pre-order bouncer then dohhh shame because its one of my personal favourites, especially when fully upgraded) This is one of the best games this generation and every ps4 owner should add it toThis game is graphically stunning, humorous dialogue and most importantly plays brilliantly. Great locations to explore and a huge selection of effective and interesting weapons.(If you missed the pre-order bouncer then dohhh shame because its one of my personal favourites, especially when fully upgraded) This is one of the best games this generation and every ps4 owner should add it to their collection. A great game that I would recommend to anyone.… Expand
  93. LinkTriforce
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    que juego tan maravilloso, despues de la muerte de crash a sony ya le hacia falta un juego de aventuras de este estilo me encanto, es el primer juego que juego de esta saga aunque no se si a parte de este hay otros juegos pero en pocas palabras, exelentes graficas, soundtrack bueno, gameblay maravilloso
  94. MajinBewb
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    After not playing Ratchet and Clank since the Playstation 2, I thought I would give this game a try after seeing the nostalgic trailer. Boy I'm glad I bought this game, it feels exactly like the older Ratchet and Clank games. And for the low price of £25 this game is a bargain, I would have happily of bought it for more.

    If you liked the old Ratchet and Clank games on PS2, you'll    After not playing Ratchet and Clank since the Playstation 2, I thought I would give this game a try after seeing the nostalgic trailer. Boy I'm glad I bought this game, it feels exactly like the older Ratchet and Clank games. And for the low price of £25 this game is a bargain, I would have happily of bought it for more.

    If you liked the old Ratchet and Clank games on PS2, you'll definitely love this game. Buy this game!    … Expand
  95. hani-pl
    Apr 22, 2016
    10
    Super zajefajna gierka nie tylko dla najmłodszych, zawiera świetne dialogi okraszone dobrym humorem. Gra się miodnie. Wiele godzin zabawy. Polecam!
  96. fusion_13
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    After a long time without a proper Ratchet & Clank game i was waiting so long for this, and boy does it deliver.

    It feels just like the old PS2 R&C games which is more than i could've asked for. The humor is still there and at its best, gameplay is fun, smooth and feels great. Love the weapons and gadgets plus the upgrade system is great. The cutscenes are amazing and the graphics    After a long time without a proper Ratchet & Clank game i was waiting so long for this, and boy does it deliver.

    It feels just like the old PS2 R&C games which is more than i could've asked for. The humor is still there and at its best, gameplay is fun, smooth and feels great. Love the weapons and gadgets plus the upgrade system is great.

    The cutscenes are amazing and the graphics are outstanding, this game just looks beautiful. Seriously this game is so good that i forget its a remake/reboot. Insomniac and Nintendo are some of the few publishers that show not every game needs to be realistic and serious, it's the goofiness and colour that makes this game unique.

    Amazing job Insomniac i can't really fault this game.    … Expand
  97. evmaxbra1
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    Insomniac did a great job making the game fun and entertaining while still making a cinematic quality that is truly amazing. Definitely a ground breaking game.
  98. Kydd_Amigo
    Apr 21, 2016
    8
    R&C is a blast, it's a light hearted, fun, platform shooter. It doesn't take itself seriously, and provides great comedy and satire in places.

    It's a great looking game, colourful and each planet is varied. Lots of over-the-top weapons. Insomniac Games have also added a number of different sequences, so the game never feels dull, there's always something to keep you engaged, running    R&C is a blast, it's a light hearted, fun, platform shooter. It doesn't take itself seriously, and provides great comedy and satire in places.

    It's a great looking game, colourful and each planet is varied. Lots of over-the-top weapons. Insomniac Games have also added a number of different sequences, so the game never feels dull, there's always something to keep you engaged, running sequences, jumping puzzles, ship combat.

    The script is playful and you'll find yourself smiling as you play this game. A great game for everyone. It's not revolutionary, and doesn't bring anything novel to the genre, but it is a solid entry and you'll get somewhere around 10ish to 15 hours out of it depending on your desire to obtain collectibles.    … Expand
  99. PeterPunk
    Apr 21, 2016
    10
    We need more games like this... this genre almost died with the 128 bits and it has to be revived, so please, please , please, make less FPS and more PLATFORM games!!!!!! Having said this, the main thing i can say is: the best platform game in years!!!!! although that is not very difficult... u.u
  100. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 20, 2016
    9
    Ratchet and Clank
    a Pixar movie come to life
    Ratchet and clank is a video games based off of a movie based off of a video game… A relaunch of the series and a reimagining of the original game from 2002 And honestly this 3d platformer slash 3rd person shooter is near perfect Ratchet and Clank will take you to 11 different planets, constantly changing up the environment to stop the game    Ratchet and Clank
    a Pixar movie come to life
    Ratchet and clank is a video games based off of a movie based off of a video game…
    A relaunch of the series and a reimagining of the original game from 2002
    And honestly this 3d platformer slash 3rd person shooter is near perfect
    Ratchet and Clank will take you to 11 different planets, constantly changing up the environment to stop the game from being stale..
    Every planet is just the right amount of open and just the right amount of linear...
    Some just straight up platforming... while others will have you diving, grinding rails... flying with a jet pack collecting brains from giant squid aliens... or completing races for a new gadget…
    each location also has a fair amount of variety in its enemies…
    and surprisingly enemies are addictive to kill thanks to the added rpg elements..
    As you progress through the game you’ll be able to buy new guns from the bolts that enemies drop…
    and to level these guns up you have to actually use them...
    Making each gun its own character..
    giving you incentive to try weapons out..
    This is by far the best way to level up weapons I’ve ever seen in a game period..
    As you level them up you’ll also unlock slots to spend raretaniium un to boost that weapons ammo capacity... damage range... collectible drop rates... among many other things..
    No 2 weapons have the same perks…
    and in 3d platformer fashion there are collectibles in this game...
    but these collectibles aren’t filler bull crap that many open world games like to throw in for padding…
    these collectibles like the golden bolts can unlock appearance changes and cheats that don’t effect trophies…
    and hollocards that if you collect all in a set will provide a boost in bolts, cards, or rareitanium drops…
    This leads to enemy encounters never feeling like a grind..
    This leveling up and item drops leaves you wanting more encounters with even more enemies…
    And after you complete the story you can play again in challenge mode, which is essentially a new game plus…
    The only downside to the game is really the story..
    The game is hilarious in moments... but for the most part this store of unsuspected heroes trying to save all of the planets from being destroyed never kept my attention…
    it felt like background noise of the awesomely addictive gameplay...
    While the story won’t keep you glued to the chair…
    the addictive gameplay and leveling up systems will...
    I give Ratchet and Clank
    a 9.0/10    … Expand
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#24 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#7 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#20 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 101 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 101
  3. Negative: 0 out of 101
  1. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    70
    Ratchet & Clank looks and plays as well as it ever has. Fans will enjoy the nostalgic journey through familiar planets, while newcomers will appreciate the chaotic and creative weaponry. But for the ninth game in a franchise that built its name on unique weapons, it’s a shame that the arsenal just coasts on fan-favorites. Insomniac played it safe.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Jul 5, 2016
    79
    The only non-Nintendo 3D platformer to feel fresh in 2016, and the right way to remake. [June 2016, p.77]
  3. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2016
    85
    Insomniac Games did not just remake this classic platformer. They boldly bombarded it with ideas and then rebuilt it pixel by pixel using methods unknown 13 years ago. The result is magnificent. [06/2016, p.50]
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