Ratchet & Clank

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8.4

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  1. JVThe9
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    By no means is this a perfect platformer, but it is perhaps one of the best out there on the market even four years later. Good introduction if you're trying to get your child into gaming while also providing plenty of challenge for seasoned vets on the higher difficulty settings. Clean humor for the most part and even the jokes for the adults are with a slant that won't offend most peopleBy no means is this a perfect platformer, but it is perhaps one of the best out there on the market even four years later. Good introduction if you're trying to get your child into gaming while also providing plenty of challenge for seasoned vets on the higher difficulty settings. Clean humor for the most part and even the jokes for the adults are with a slant that won't offend most people if any. Solid replay value in the challenge mode as well. Tricking out your weapons, collecting golden bolts and other sidequests are far more fun than they should be and make multiple run-throughs necessary if you're trying to Platinum the game. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a fun game.… Expand
  2. bergcamp101
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    Perfect game. Graphics is very impressive, and surroundings always keep you in game. Gameplay is beautiful and diverse. All you can desire is here.
  3. rwncop
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    I really can't say a bad thing about this game, it's so good.

    The gameplay is really fun to play, it felt so fluid and enjoyable. Ratchet doesn't just have is wrench but a whole arsenal of weaponry with each being different from the other. There is literally a grenade that makes every enemy dance, and it's hilarious throwing it at the bosses. There is even a trophy to make every enemy    I really can't say a bad thing about this game, it's so good.

    The gameplay is really fun to play, it felt so fluid and enjoyable. Ratchet doesn't just have is wrench but a whole arsenal of weaponry with each being different from the other. There is literally a grenade that makes every enemy dance, and it's hilarious throwing it at the bosses. There is even a trophy to make every enemy dance, maybe I should attempt it. Every weapon is so much fun that I end up using nearly all of them in every battle, and there are a lot of weapons to choose from. The guns can then be upgraded and it's a really cool system. Upgrade them enough and they will receive upgrades like being able to shoot more than one bullet type at once etc. Apart from weapons there are a lot of other gameplay mechanics that make it just fun to move around, You can jetpack around, use a hoverboard or even grind a rail. When shooting it's also important to make sure you're dodging every bullet you can, and Ratchet looks great while doing so. Double tap cross and Ratchet will be doing somersaults over the bullets while you keep your eye on the enemy. The enemies are all really cool and unique in their own way. Some guns are better for specific enemies so the game is always making you swap out your gun for another, which purposely makes it fluid and fun.

    The story was very interesting with it tying in with the movie. To tie with the film the game feels like you're inside an animated film controlling the characters. Honestly, I didn't think I'd enjoy this but it's actually really interesting. The characters are really interesting and the great animation makes them feel so real. Ratchet and Clank are probably now my favourite duo, with me relating to Clank so much. They're both really enjoyable to be with and I can't wait to go on another adventure with them. The next game isn't going to have an animated film so I'm interested how they approach it, hopefully they keep the really good animated cutscenes.

    The graphics were so beautiful and stunning, that everywhere you look it makes you take a breath. Every world you visit has something going on everywhere and makes it feel so lively. Even playing on a base PS4 everything looked really good, and I can't wait to see it all on PS5 with the next game including ray tracing. You wouldn't think a game like this could look so beautiful but it really is. Every world you visit is different to the other and all of them are so fun to explore because of the beauty.

    To conclude, this is a must play game that you can't miss. Right now it's going really cheap so you have no excuse to not play it. I can't wait to play the new game, just need to get a PS5 from the depths of the universe.    … Expand
  4. clanky9
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    it has good gameplay but storyline is just meh i prefer og game from 2002 this game is just good and not great 8/10
  5. ATTin
    Nov 12, 2020
    8
    Story: 7 , Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 8. I don't like platformer game as much as other genres, but this one got my attention. The graphics are beautiful thanks to the textures and effects around the environment. The gameplay is fun and also challenging, there are a variety of weapons that you can use and some of them are so hilarious and so fun to use because the way they interact with theStory: 7 , Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 8. I don't like platformer game as much as other genres, but this one got my attention. The graphics are beautiful thanks to the textures and effects around the environment. The gameplay is fun and also challenging, there are a variety of weapons that you can use and some of them are so hilarious and so fun to use because the way they interact with the enemies which made the combat so interesting, the boss fights are also the strong point of this game and it's could be challenging when you play on a high difficulty. The story on the other hand is kinda... boring, but since this game is a remake, it's not a big issue, but i honestly wish they made a new game instead of remaking the original… Expand
  6. tommydlbass
    Nov 10, 2020
    5
    Boring game that was made for children. The characters don't have any soul, the combat is bad and every time I was into a puzzle I just wanted this game to end already. I am not a fan of the genere so maybe that's why I find this game so boring. I was wishing to end this to play another title.
  7. Ozorka
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i have ever played. So sorry to play that late. Cant wait for the new one.
  8. joel_tdl
    Nov 1, 2020
    6
    Una Gran Decepción.

    JUGABILIDAD: Ratchet & Clank 2016 fue una de las razones por las que compré un PS4, y aunque me tomó mucho tiempo darle una oportunidad, cuando lo empecé lo hice con ganas. Y por eso me decepcionó. La jugabilidad no es mala, pero en ningún momento sorprende. Incluso llega a aburrir, no por ser monótono, sino porque la monotonía consiste en disparar non-stop sin    Una Gran Decepción.

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Ratchet & Clank 2016 fue una de las razones por las que compré un PS4, y aunque me tomó mucho tiempo darle una oportunidad, cuando lo empecé lo hice con ganas. Y por eso me decepcionó.

    La jugabilidad no es mala, pero en ningún momento sorprende. Incluso llega a aburrir, no por ser monótono, sino porque la monotonía consiste en disparar non-stop sin apenas prestar atención. La variedad de armas puede ser mas o menos amplia, pero de poco sirve al no ser necesario esforzarse o concentrarse para hacer spam de R2. Toda la partida es caótica, en el mal sentido.
    Los enemigos son repetitivos, las zonas o áreas son cortas y lineales, y las pocas partes en que controlamos una nave son insoportables.

    Tiene un gran sentido del humor, que nunca se siente forzado ni innecesario. Pero no ayuda a soportar la aburridísima trama que presenta.
    Lo "bueno" es que es muy corto...

    GRÁFICOS:
    Comúnmente, en los videojuegos podemos afirmar que las cinemáticas suelen ser gráficamente superiores a las escenas in-game. Aquí es al revés: Visualmente fascinante en el juego; cinemáticas poco interesantes.
    Tiene un estilo típico de película de animación, colores esplendidos y zonas muy vistosas. Si las áreas fuesen más amplias hubiese sido mas interesante, pero como ya mencioné, es mas bien lineal.

    SONIDO:
    También se queda corto, mucho caos y pocas cosas destacables. No tengo mucho que decir, puesto que no ha mucho de lo qué hablar. Eso sí, el trabajo de doblaje es destacable y pocos juegos pueden presumir de ello.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Claramente inspirado en clásicos Spyro, y claramente inferior en todo lo que podría serlo. Además de ser un remake, por lo que no es un titulo que pretenda innovar en absoluto.    … Expand
  9. Bangsi
    Oct 30, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I'm going to start by saying that the first R&C trilogy and Ratchet: Deadlocked was my childhood, and I love those games so much. So when this game was announced back in 2016 I was pretty hyped. A reinterpretation of one of my favorite games of all time the original Ratchet & Clank that came out back in 2002. However when I sat down to actually play the game I was really disappointed. I'm going to start with the good parts of the game and then make my way to what the game does poorly. Graphics and gameplay deserve real high praise, the way they made some planets from the original feel so much more alive was really cool, for example Kerwan and Rilgar. The gameplay in some parts are really nice, however level design on all the new planets feel really poor and lazy. The level design on planets like Aridia, Kerwan, Rilgar and more are really good, but when we move into different territory, like when they remade the level design of the planet Quartu, it's just a barrage of enemies with no clever design. The story of this game is not good at all, and even though I like the premise, it just falls flat, the jokes don't land the characters of Ratchet and Clank are done so dirty and just found the game just didn't feel right. One of the worst things that is featured in this game are the remakes of the classic scenes from the original, where Ratchet and Clank are talking to a person on a planet. In the original the cutscenes are so animated and just feel so alive and fun, however in this version they are so dead, Ratchet and Clank hardly speak or look at each other and we're supposed to believe these guys become best friends? I don't. A lot of people like to make the argument that this game is made for kids and that's why the jokes don't work or the story, but the original is a game that is kid friendly but the jokes often land, and the story is fun and compelling. The soundtrack is absolutely awful, and is actually an insult to the originals amazing soundtrack that would fit every planet so well, however in this game it's just some generic movie soundtrack that is so forgettable. To sum up this review, Ratchet and Clank 2016 is a lazy, forgettable mess that serves no justice to the characters that we knew and loved from the original trilogy and even the future series. The only good things about the game are graphics and the gameplay, with some good game design but I don't think it counts since it's from the original. All new game design is lazy and boring and a terrible soundtrack accompanies the mess that we play through. I rate this game a 5/10 and to be honest that is being generous, because I know Insomniac Games can make good and compelling games, they did it 2 years later with Marvel's Spider-Man, so here's hoping that the next Ratchet & Clank game they make will be good.
    6/10    … Expand
  10. rainyday2
    Oct 28, 2020
    5
    I truly question if the people that loved this remake played or actually properly remember the original game . The story has lost all of it's edge , humor and character development . some planets and weapons are missing and the boss fights aren't nearly as enjoyable or hard which leads me to the overall lack of challenge this game has compared to the original ..

    Watered down version of    I truly question if the people that loved this remake played or actually properly remember the original game . The story has lost all of it's edge , humor and character development . some planets and weapons are missing and the boss fights aren't nearly as enjoyable or hard which leads me to the overall lack of challenge this game has compared to the original ..

    Watered down version of the original in every way and the only reason you should play this version instead of the PS2/PS3 remaster is if you just cannot handle games not looking super duper amazing ...    … Expand
  11. elolugo
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    My first ratchet & clank game and all i could say is that i love it. I regret not playing the PS2 and PS3 ones back in the day.

    The game is just fun. The equivalent of Hack & Slash but with guns.

    It is funny also, entertainment for all ages.

    Just buy it on sale, totally worth it
  12. Jefferson-Leony
    Oct 19, 2020
    7
    Jogo legal e divertido, mas nada além disso. Um bom jogo, sim.
    ...........
  13. SamirMrtnz
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    Divertido hasta el último momento, un juego que es indispensable para ps4 aunque parezca de niños, y muy rejugable
  14. fernandopas
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    The key adjetive here is FUN! it doesn't matter if you're new to the series or a newcomer (such as myself), the gameplay has a bit of a retro feel that brings a little nostalgia to us older players, but it's still fresh and entertaining all the way. If you want a quick funny and entertaing time with your PS4, this is your game.
  15. Dr_Unk
    Oct 6, 2020
    9
    Always love a good Ratchet and Clank game! One thing I always hated about these games though is when you play as Clank. His sections of the game (exxceot for a Crack in Time) always bore me. But still a great game and a great reboot!
  16. memokmo
    Sep 24, 2020
    9
    I love this game
    Really fun
    Weapons are entertaining
    Good story
    Amazing graphics
    Level designs are great
  17. EdwardG
    Sep 21, 2020
    7
    Ratchet & Clank is a short, action packed title that's good fun while it lasts. The combat is really enjoyable because of all the different unlockable and upgradeable weapons, from the Groovitron that makes enemies dance to the extremely overpowered RYNO that shreds any enemy in no time at all. There's even a weapon that transforms an enemies into sheep, aptly called the Sheepinator. IRatchet & Clank is a short, action packed title that's good fun while it lasts. The combat is really enjoyable because of all the different unlockable and upgradeable weapons, from the Groovitron that makes enemies dance to the extremely overpowered RYNO that shreds any enemy in no time at all. There's even a weapon that transforms an enemies into sheep, aptly called the Sheepinator. I enjoyed my time with the game because most of it was spent shooting, and the shooting in Ratchet & Clank is good fun.

    There's also some very light puzzle solving through the game, including a few sections where you play as Clank, and some optional collectibles to find if you're into that. The rewards for getting the gold bolts are kinda lacklustre though. There's a couple of hoverboard races and ship sections thrown in too, which help serve up some variety. In a game this short there's no time to get bored of the combat anyway but these different gameplay sections are nice asides.

    Ratchet & Clank is a colourful and polished looking title, and it includes cutscenes ripped straight from the movie which do look great. You can tell which came from the movie and which were made just for the game but I suppose that was inevitable. The many planets and environments are distinct, vibrant and well detailed, and they're all densely packed with enemies. There is some pretty strong motion blur in the game which can't be turned off, but I didn't mind it.

    One aspect where Ratchet & Clank definitely falls flat is in its story and characters. There's just no character progression at all for anyone really. There's no depth to any of the characters, and some, such as the members of the Galactic Rangers, are just barely present after being introduced. I liked Captain Qwark's voice actor and some of his lines are humourous. Overall though, the story just feels so disconnected to what you're playing - it takes a backseat and really fades into the background. You can see where developing the game and movie in conjunction with one another may have hurt things. Even despite having to be a movie tie in though, the writing still isn't very good and the story is very basic.

    The final boss was also way too easy. I had just picked up the RYNO before fighting him which made the fight trivial. At the very least it was a good demonstration of the RYNO's power and of why you couldn't have got it any earlier in the game.

    I finished Ratchet & Clank in just a couple days, and although there is a Challenge Mode, it's just a new game plus mode really. It does allow you to further upgrade your weapons though which is good, as they can get ridiculously powerful here. I could go back and finish Challenge Mode and maybe go for the platinum trophy, but for now I'm done with Ratchet & Clank. The collectibles don't seem worth trying to find and other than stronger weapons and a bolt (currency) multiplier, Challenge Mode doesn't have much to add.

    It is a short game but that's not really an issue. The problem is that as the story is so minimal, the game flies by without giving you anything to absorb or think about. The conclusion is quite rushed too which only adds to the sense that the game doesn't succeed in telling a complete story. A final factor adding to this lack of resolution is that the characters don't undergo any development, so again it's just like the game doesn't go through a natural progression and it ends before it feels like it should.

    Overall though, I really enjoyed Ratchet & Clank. I like it's simple mission structure and satisfying core gameplay loop of killing enemies and destroying boxes for bolts to spend on new weapons. Unlocking new weapons and upgrading existing ones is at the forefront of the gameplay and keeps things fun. It's a gameplay loop I liked as a kid playing on the PSP and it's one that I still find compelling. I wish Ratchet & Clank made more of an impact on me and had more cohesive storytelling, but this is still a good game. So, despite its shortcomings, I give Ratchet & Clank a 7/10.    … Expand
  18. streetkrc
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    The game is wonderful. Good storyline, design, controls, variety of weapons, and most importantly, passing the game you get a lot of fun. Playing this game is very hard to come off, the gameplay is so addictive.
  19. Ratchet_
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Very good game, the remake is Interesting having some elements of the original game, for me, were perfect
  20. alank8704
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    I didnt like the game at first but then I put it aside and thought it wasnt for me but then when I went back to it I loved it. Cant wait for rift apart on Ps5
  21. Steyraus
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Getting and game this good so early in the PS4 generation really did set the tone for the amazing gen we got from PlayStation. This game was a remake of the first of sorts, but it dose have the usually mix of different gun and mechanics that every Ratchet game has so it very original. The control are easily the best in a Ratchet game yet, evn though it locked at 30 FPS, studio every whereGetting and game this good so early in the PS4 generation really did set the tone for the amazing gen we got from PlayStation. This game was a remake of the first of sorts, but it dose have the usually mix of different gun and mechanics that every Ratchet game has so it very original. The control are easily the best in a Ratchet game yet, evn though it locked at 30 FPS, studio every where just seem to have figured out Dead zones and Stick movement now so the controls are amazing. Visually it has to be seen to be believed its like a CGI movie. Great game my Favorite Ratchet so far.… Expand
  22. Wolf-Eyed
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    amazing graphics amazing games amazing chracters very good job i love this game
  23. NeoconTom
    Aug 21, 2020
    9
    Ratchet & Clank PS4 is certainly not a replacement for Ratchet & Clank PS2, despite a few quality of life updates that do improve it over the original. While this is indeed a great game, as remake/re-telling of Ratchet & Clank PS2 game, it stumbles enough to not reach its full potential.
  24. MikeYourself
    Aug 19, 2020
    1
    One of the worst ratchet and clank series game ever. Compare to original Ratchet And Clank on PlayStation 2, Insomniac Games changed their approach to making video games. I don't really know why they have created a game based on a movie. The music in-game really sucks, in original game the music was very catchy, and the music matched the levels, but they could just remix those music, butOne of the worst ratchet and clank series game ever. Compare to original Ratchet And Clank on PlayStation 2, Insomniac Games changed their approach to making video games. I don't really know why they have created a game based on a movie. The music in-game really sucks, in original game the music was very catchy, and the music matched the levels, but they could just remix those music, but they thought that the movie music will be better for this game and that's why the music in this game sucks. When ratchet and clank 2002 was running in 60 fps, r&c 2016 is running in 30 fps??? In video game platformer? Really? C'mon Insomniac, i know you can do better than that. The worst thing in this game is character stiffness in cutscenes. It looks very weird while playing the game. In original game the characters were flexible and and were rich in detail, but in r&c 2016 it's just laughter in the room. I hope the next ratchet and clank game will be better than 2016 game.… Expand
  25. Skurttish
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    Visually, the game looks like you’re playing a Pixar movie—fantastic. The music is good superhero stuff, it doesn’t get in the way, and that’s all it needs to do. The story is pretty simple and really predictable, but that’s also how the originals were, so there’s no surprise there. I appreciated the funny bits, and there were lots of interesting personalities that I enjoyed, like Mr.Visually, the game looks like you’re playing a Pixar movie—fantastic. The music is good superhero stuff, it doesn’t get in the way, and that’s all it needs to do. The story is pretty simple and really predictable, but that’s also how the originals were, so there’s no surprise there. I appreciated the funny bits, and there were lots of interesting personalities that I enjoyed, like Mr. Zurkon popping up and declaring ‘Death is too stupid for Mr. Zurkon.’ Wellll........if you say so, then I suppose you’re right, sir. Since you’re on my team, you get a pass.

    Where the game really shines is the guns. The guns are really, really fun to use, and they upgrade quickly, without any tedious level grinding. It’s a great, cartoon-ish third-person action game where you can make entire screens of enemies explode all at the same time, and it just feels wonderful.

    But I did deduct a point because the story was a little too predictable. If it had kept the funny writing and had something that was more surprising or interesting in the plot, it would have been a 10, but once I reached the end of the game and found that Challenge Mode was basically just a New Game + with the same story, I decided to move on.

    Still, a great game, and one I recommend.    … Expand
  26. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    7
    لا توجد مراجعة مجرد كلام فارغ لا يقدم ولا يؤخر
  27. Daniel2005
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Phenomenal all around game! Upgrade system of weapons it s great ,grapfics are beatifull, must play for every Ratchet & Clank fan!
    Negatives :- TOO MUCH CUT CONTENT just so this game could fit with the useless movie
    -the game is running at 30 FPS.
    Overall 8.5/10
  28. Gucek
    Aug 5, 2020
    1
    it is an insult to whole lineage of Ratchet and Clank games. go and play the original or HD remake - not this hot garbage.
  29. jeremymclin
    Aug 2, 2020
    9
    Enjoyed every single moment! Must play! I started playing skeptical on if this game will be any good, but man am I surprised! Brilliant!
  30. Krenter
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Juegazo, espero que hagan remake de los otros juegos en un futuro, espero con ansias el rift apart
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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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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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