Ratchet & Clank

 PlayStation 4
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2806 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. covcha
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Juegazo, gráficos sorprendentes, jugabilidad clásica y divertida, duración de 15 horas en una partida, rejugable y a precio reducido. Un "Must Have" en toda regla.
  4. Josh2blonde
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    I love this series, so I was thrilled to have it back.

    Now this is a remake/reboot, so it does follow the broad strokes of the initial game way back in 2002. But it does so having incorporated 14 years of progress in gameplay, graphics, and storytelling to punch up the narrative. Plus, it's only $40! When was the last time a Triple A studio dropped a trademark game for less than $60 (or    I love this series, so I was thrilled to have it back.

    Now this is a remake/reboot, so it does follow the broad strokes of the initial game way back in 2002. But it does so having incorporated 14 years of progress in gameplay, graphics, and storytelling to punch up the narrative. Plus, it's only $40! When was the last time a Triple A studio dropped a trademark game for less than $60 (or more with DLC)? It is absolutely worth your money, especially if you love any of the previous games in the series, clever platformers, or quirky Pixar-esque humor.

    Here's hoping the sales are good and Insomniac is already working on the next R&C game for more from this wonderful franchise!    … Expand
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. EFYevan
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    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
  8. luis_matador_1
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Nunca tinha comprado Ratchet & Clank, é uma série que nunca me disse nada, mas este jogo está fantástico e o factor diversão é enorme! A nível gráfico...OMG...do melhor que já vi nesta geração de consolas. Um grande jogo.
  9. Reggie2780
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Great Game, Pixar is here!!! A nice Re-imagining of a classic game. Great job Insomniac. I am still enjoying it like i was 12 lol!!! The best game so far in 2016!!
  10. Zbox
    Apr 19, 2016
    10
    This was the game that PS4 needed for the console lunch instead of Knack (aka i want to be Ratchet and clank so badly........). That said, its a fantastic game on every single aspect. Beautiful, Funny, lenghty and gameplay is great, very polished product and what is shocking is........ price is just 39.99 !!!!
  11. glypheye
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    What a joy this 3D platformer is! I never played the original but was surprised by how much fun I had with A Crack in Time when it came out in '09. Effortlessly, R&C brings all the delightful magic of that game snugly into the performance jet stream of next gen gaming. It's worthy of the PS4's power and really showcases it nicely. It is truly beautiful and runs silky smooth without aWhat a joy this 3D platformer is! I never played the original but was surprised by how much fun I had with A Crack in Time when it came out in '09. Effortlessly, R&C brings all the delightful magic of that game snugly into the performance jet stream of next gen gaming. It's worthy of the PS4's power and really showcases it nicely. It is truly beautiful and runs silky smooth without a hiccup, thus far.

    The characters, as always, are as heartwarming as ever and the humor still reigns supreme. The pacing through the challenge sequences is perfect and just keeps the sense of satisfaction blooming with every kill and every level completed. There's just something so wonderfully addictive about pulling in the gush of bits and bolts after enemies and crates are dismembered....it's fun running about, after a stage has been cleared, just to smash every hidden crate and vacuum up every stray cog. The weapons with their progression trees are easy to use yet both diverse and creative..just a riot! The gunplay itself is superb, though perhaps a bit cup-cakey if one is a hardcore shooter fan, I'm guessing. I love shooters as well, but by no means consider myself a pro. I'll never turn up my nose at a casual shooter if its done well with artfulness and skillful execution. R&C is excellent in this regard...a class act.

    Highly recommended for anyone looking for a spot of refreshing color after grinding through the darkness of DS3 for hours upon hours. You know who you are ;) Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to this little gem    … Expand
  12. LucasFla1
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Jogo simplesmente lindo feito para se divertir em família e não para se deprimir sozinho como virou moda. Um excelente gameplay em plataforma, muitas mecânicas diferentes como naves e muitos mini games tudo isso combinado com muito humor e graficos lindos que não deve em nada há nenhum jogo dessa geração. Ratchet & Clank são extremamente carismáticos e chegam para te divertir e nãoJogo simplesmente lindo feito para se divertir em família e não para se deprimir sozinho como virou moda. Um excelente gameplay em plataforma, muitas mecânicas diferentes como naves e muitos mini games tudo isso combinado com muito humor e graficos lindos que não deve em nada há nenhum jogo dessa geração. Ratchet & Clank são extremamente carismáticos e chegam para te divertir e não deprimir.… Expand
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. silviozulato
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    This game is what I was expecting for years.
    Thank you Sony, really THANK YOU for this game. It is very funny and amazing
    Very good graphics, gameplay amazing
    OMG I'm in love with this game

    SONY thank you !!
  16. 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!
  17. 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
  18. yatesy
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    I don't often leave reviews but Insomniac...you hit the ball out the park with this one! I played the original and the reboot just felt so fresh, new and improved it felt like a brand new game with some adjustments but familiar in a good way. I'm giving this game 10/10 as it pretty much nails every aspect you'd want and expect in a next-gen platformer. So well balanced, extremely fun andI don't often leave reviews but Insomniac...you hit the ball out the park with this one! I played the original and the reboot just felt so fresh, new and improved it felt like a brand new game with some adjustments but familiar in a good way. I'm giving this game 10/10 as it pretty much nails every aspect you'd want and expect in a next-gen platformer. So well balanced, extremely fun and amazing polished graphics. Go out and buy it!… Expand
  19. DestinationMarc
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    I'd just beaten the original "Ratchet and Clank" on the PS2 when this game came close to release. I'd pre-ordered it ahead of time, because the series really intrigued me and I wanted to support the reboot since I grew up with Insomniac (since the Spyro days) and they make really great games. Finished the first game, loved it, and then picked up the reboot, and it's just as great, if notI'd just beaten the original "Ratchet and Clank" on the PS2 when this game came close to release. I'd pre-ordered it ahead of time, because the series really intrigued me and I wanted to support the reboot since I grew up with Insomniac (since the Spyro days) and they make really great games. Finished the first game, loved it, and then picked up the reboot, and it's just as great, if not better than the original!

    First thing's first, the game looks GORGEOUS on the PS4. The amount of detail this game has, especially in areas like Metropolis, is astounding. The controls are fluid and really easy to get used to as well. While Ratchet felt a little slow in the first game, he's a little more speedy here. If I ever fell off a ledge, I was the one to blame for bonehead moves, it was never the controls or Ratchet's traction or anything like that. Clank feels good to control in his segments too; again, he was a little slow in the original game, but it feels good to control him here.

    The structure of this game is very similar to the original, but there are new elements that weren't in the original game that will keep veterans on their toes and newcomers entertained. The characters are all likable, even the ones that are going to be in the upcoming film. They're introduced here so that we get to know them; that way, when we see the movie, we'll know who they are, which is a really good move in my opinion.

    The self-referential humor is actually really great; most of the characters are aware they're in a game (and a reboot, at that), and the jokes that come from that are pretty funny. There are even some other jokes that serve as subtle references/cheeky nods to the first game, like the mechanic from the planet Novalis covering up his -ahem- "plumber's crack," which is something Ratchet made fun of in the first game. Little references like that are great.

    All in all, I am so glad Insomniac decided to return to this franchise and reboot it for today's generation of gamers. It, like many well-done reboots, serves to bring in newcomers to check out the series while satisfying long-time veterans, and as a veteran of only the first game in the series, I for one have to say Insomniac did a phenomenal job with this game. Seeing as the big platforming icons like Crash, Spyro, Sly Cooper, and others haven't been around for quite some time, this game serves as the ultimate example of "You can in fact return to an old platforming franchise and revitalize it for the current generation of gamers and it WILL sell." Of course, if you return to an old franchise like the ones I mentioned, you'd have to handle a new game in their series right, or else, well...let "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5" be an example of what happens when you DON'T handle a new game in an old franchise with care. It's obviously not a platformer, but it's a poor excuse of a skating game in general, let alone a THPS game. But returning to my original point, this "Ratchet and Clank" reboot is amazing, and I definitely recommend it to anyone who's a 3D plaformer junky, whether you know the franchise or not. Hmmm, with this game in mind, maybe later down the road we can possibly get a new Spyro platforming game in 2018 for the purple dragon's 20th anniversary? Wink wink, nudge nudge?    … Expand
  20. hiwasafari
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    If you love ratchet and clank then this is a must buy. Don't see this as a HD remake, the game is completely new re-imagine of the first Ratchet game. The game is absolutely stunning to look at, looks like a pixar movie.
    The are familiar planets and characters but they all have been tweaked for the better in my opinion. The planets have much more enemies and some gameplay aspect has been    If you love ratchet and clank then this is a must buy. Don't see this as a HD remake, the game is completely new re-imagine of the first Ratchet game. The game is absolutely stunning to look at, looks like a pixar movie.
    The are familiar planets and characters but they all have been tweaked for the better in my opinion. The planets have much more enemies and some gameplay aspect has been added which were not in the original game, for an example a flight combat sequence on Kerwan. The weapons have also been tweeked, and there are great addition of new ones. Honestly the only problem I have with this game is that I want more of it, its a 40dollar game and should take you around 7-10h to finish depending on how you play. Could take you even more if you backtrack to collect all the stuff, if not then there is new game+ called challenge mode where your weapons and bolts carry over.
    One of the best game I have played on ps4, Great Job Insomniac!    … Expand
  21. Roagie
    Apr 18, 2016
    10
    Very rarely do I play a game all day long... but that's what happened with this one. This game has a ton of personality, weapons, upgrades, tactics, and level variation. The attention to detail is astounding, from game play to level design to the graphics/assets. Incredible for exploration as well, with lots of secrets you have to hunt around for.
  22. Lafayette33
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Go and play it now!I just having a blast and I absolutely enjoying it!
    Insomaniac made a big step.Ladies and Gentelman this is a new era.Welcome!
    This is the best 3d platformer I ever played!
    The eyecandygraphic is jaw-dropping,the humour and the story is great,the gameplay is addictive.I can't stop playing so bye.I go back!
  23. v_iHuGi
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Sony firing on all cylinders this years! MLB ,Salt and Sanctuary and now this one it is been a ride! Now we wait for Uncharted 4 and No Man Sky´s!

    Ratchet is just top notch!
  24. ps4lover
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Ratchet & Clank is amazing game ever i playing.. beautiful graphic, great gameplay and story is great.. Ratchet is cute and Clank is also cute too. i don't understand why people rate this game very lower like 3 to less but they probably are troller on this game. i hope Insomniac Devs will make sequel game for Ratchet & Clank on ps4 soon as possible .. Excellent Job, Insomniac Devs !!!!
  25. piquizera
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    A f**** amazing great game! Very fun. We need more games like Ratchet and Clank. The bigger studios produces just fps and hardcore games. Please, make more casual/family games.
  26. Kryptiic
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    One of the best Ratchet and Clank games to date. Ratchet and Clank on the PS4 is simply a masterpiece. Bright, beautiful graphics, with great particle effects, and varied environments. This game looks amazing, every time I travel to the new planet I am sent into a state of Nostalgia, and mouth watering admiration. Each planet is incredibly varied, both in terms of detail, and gameplayOne of the best Ratchet and Clank games to date. Ratchet and Clank on the PS4 is simply a masterpiece. Bright, beautiful graphics, with great particle effects, and varied environments. This game looks amazing, every time I travel to the new planet I am sent into a state of Nostalgia, and mouth watering admiration. Each planet is incredibly varied, both in terms of detail, and gameplay scenarios. Gameplay is fresh and exciting, with tons of weapons old and new. My personal favorite weapon is the pixelizer. Which turns enemies into 8 bit sprites, while making game over noises and turning them 2D. The dialogue is funny, clever, and the game manages to tell an interesting new story, even though it is a re imagining of the first game. To sum it up this is a game every single Playstation 4 owner should have. Whether you are a fan of the series or a newcomer, if you are young or old, this game is amazing. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. Ghost-rebel117
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    one of the best exclusive games for this generation(so far).It has great voice acting.It has great graphics.It has great weapons and gameplay.It has a great story and the fact that its being sold for £30 is a must have for anyone with a PS4.
  30. Fishyfishy
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Great game for both existing and new fans of the series. Visuals are stunning, gameplay flows very nicely, with a good set of weapons available, along with a nice story based on the original game. My only downside is I wish the story was longer, however I still got a great amount of playtime with my value for money and with the challenge mode I can come back to it and start over with myGreat game for both existing and new fans of the series. Visuals are stunning, gameplay flows very nicely, with a good set of weapons available, along with a nice story based on the original game. My only downside is I wish the story was longer, however I still got a great amount of playtime with my value for money and with the challenge mode I can come back to it and start over with my weapons and upgrades. I recommend to buy!… Expand
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#24 Best 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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