Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

 PlayStation 5
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2642 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 243 out of 2642
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  1. DrPaul
    Jul 1, 2021
    4
    A game which has a good story, but once the game is complete it feels like there's no more reason to play, and it becomes empty. The sidequests are boring, and usually they feel boring and meaningless.
  2. Deithwen
    Jun 18, 2021
    0
    I'm a long time fan of the series, and while I appreciate the graphics and weapons feeling, I must say this is my least favourite of the franchise.

    My biggest gripe with the game is the story and character development. First, Ratchet and Clank are a mere shadow of themselves. Their personality is nothing like the old ones; they are just different characters all along. Next, Rivet,    I'm a long time fan of the series, and while I appreciate the graphics and weapons feeling, I must say this is my least favourite of the franchise.

    My biggest gripe with the game is the story and character development. First, Ratchet and Clank are a mere shadow of themselves. Their personality is nothing like the old ones; they are just different characters all along.
    Next, Rivet, while she is not terrible as a character, she is basically Ratchet but better in every way. What I mean is while they destroyed Ratchet, they made Rivet take the crown as the main character of the game, which she is without a doubt. I mean, we play her over 60% of the game, and you can't even do the arena with Ratchet.

    To me this game is like Star Wars 7: a big middle finger to all time fans. It's all shiny and good looking, but that's not what makes a movie or a game great. If you're looking for game for your 10 years old, grab an old PS3 and get the Ratchet and Clank collection. It's cheaper and better.    … Expand
  3. aydinnesty
    Jun 28, 2021
    0
    Animations are crap. The story is cliche. annoying gameplay. No ratchet, its not your way.
  4. RognirSigdir
    Jun 26, 2021
    0
    This game is a ripoff, the final product has a considerable downgrade of what they showed in the trailer, plus Sony charged 79 usd for a 6 hour long campaign! This is a bunch of bs.
  5. coringanoob
    Jun 16, 2021
    1
    game too short for the price charged... except for the graphics that are really good... big but empty map...
  6. CHELO1912
    Jun 25, 2021
    0
    La verdad que no me gustó mucho el juego, demasiado corto, encima el precio muy abusivo a 70 usd, siento que tiré demasiado dinero a la basura, por 5 horas nomás. Encima este juego puede correr mi PS4 que aún tengo, una mentira lo del SSD de Play 5, hasta en una pc con ssd más o menos decente se puede jugar. Y bueno a jugar Fortnite y Warzone, ya que no se que jugar ahora en mi PS5.
  7. Brayancodova
    Jun 24, 2021
    0
    Esta prensa es falsa, 88 no es la nota verdadera le pondre un 0 por mentira. La pregunta es cuanto les paga sony por engañar a la gente???....
  8. Antipiperos
    Jun 22, 2021
    0
    Vaya cosa nadie querrá comprar una ps5 para jugar esto y encima a 80€ lamentable cuando el último costo 30€ . Habrá que pagarle los barcos a Sony o algo
  9. rangeman
    Aug 27, 2021
    0
    I was expecting something next gen, but in the end this is just a PS4 game that got released on PS5 only. Very disappointed
  10. drlowdon
    Jul 13, 2021
    8
    When Clank reveals that he has repaired the Dimensionator so that Ratchet can search for the Lombax race and his missing family, the pair are suddenly attacked by Doctor Nefarious. In the ensuing chaos Ratchet fires the Dimensionator, causing a rift to open up between different dimensions pulling the trio end into an alternate universe.

    With its fun, fast paced gameplay, stunning    When Clank reveals that he has repaired the Dimensionator so that Ratchet can search for the Lombax race and his missing family, the pair are suddenly attacked by Doctor Nefarious. In the ensuing chaos Ratchet fires the Dimensionator, causing a rift to open up between different dimensions pulling the trio end into an alternate universe.

    With its fun, fast paced gameplay, stunning graphics and almost instant loading times, Rift Apart is both a good game in it’s own right and a great advert for the capabilities of the PlayStation 5.    … Expand
  11. Skydog
    Jun 29, 2021
    8
    Definitely not anywhere close to a 10/10 especially when compared to it's price point. The game is a beautiful journey with lots of different weapons and gameplay options. The storyline isn't too bad, pretty generic at times though.

    Pros: - Beautifully crafted graphics (both character and especially the environments). Shows off some of the PS5s newest additions quite well for an early    Definitely not anywhere close to a 10/10 especially when compared to it's price point. The game is a beautiful journey with lots of different weapons and gameplay options. The storyline isn't too bad, pretty generic at times though.

    Pros:
    - Beautifully crafted graphics (both character and especially the environments). Shows off some of the PS5s newest additions quite well for an early next-gen game.
    - Lots of different weapons (like previous Ratchets) to choose from. Keeps the gameplay fresh.
    - Runs at a very steady 30fps on fidelity. Was a bit worried about it.
    - Loved the new characters. Rivet brings life to this series after what I thought was just an "okay" ps4 game.

    Cons:
    - Horribly short especially for $70. i put about 15 hours into the game. Just feels a bit disappointing when you throw $70 at something.
    - Saw quite a few glitches/bugs. One level didn't load any of the platforms I was supposed to be standing on and I fell instantly to my death.    … Expand
  12. WryMouth
    Jul 28, 2021
    3
    Feels like a PS4 game with minor additions. Game is very short with low replay value. More of a rental.
  13. DrZomboid
    Nov 29, 2021
    8
    Great game except small bugs and bit boring towards the and.
    Best graphics, RT Performance, lot od weapons, beautiful locations etc.
  14. rosnk30
    Aug 31, 2021
    8
    Rift Apart's a fun game with a few funny stuff to enjoy the gameplay. Ive played with 120 fps (120hz) in performance mode and the visuals are stunning! The best thing of Rift Apart is his visuals.
    The game has great story but has a few bugs too....and Rift Apart's too much short game.

    Its a game to be enjoyed without stress
  15. diLesnock
    Jul 31, 2023
    9
    Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is an absolute visual masterpiece, showcasing the power of the PS5 with its stunning graphics and vibrant environments. As a must-play for 3D platformer enthusiasts, the game seamlessly blends classic platforming elements with inventive mechanics, courtesy of the dimensional rifts that allow players to traverse entirely different dimensions almostRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart is an absolute visual masterpiece, showcasing the power of the PS5 with its stunning graphics and vibrant environments. As a must-play for 3D platformer enthusiasts, the game seamlessly blends classic platforming elements with inventive mechanics, courtesy of the dimensional rifts that allow players to traverse entirely different dimensions almost instantaneously. The delightful gameplay, well-utilized SSD capabilities, and charming characters make Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart an unforgettable and thrilling experience that sets a new standard for the genre.… Expand
  16. matthagee
    Jul 11, 2021
    0
    Horrible game. I need to play the PS4 version again to forget this **** What a miss opportunity Insomniac Games. Disappointed’…
  17. kylocosplay
    Jul 12, 2021
    8
    Le pongo un 8 porque me ha parecido espectacular pero es corto, ya que en 17 horas me he pasado el juego y conseguido el platino. Por lo demás es una gran muestra de lo que es capaz PS5 haciendo que por ejemplo en una pelea de un boss cambies de escenario unas 5 veces, eso es bastante innovador y tiene una gran variedad de arsenal e incluso en new game + esas armas tienen una mejora queLe pongo un 8 porque me ha parecido espectacular pero es corto, ya que en 17 horas me he pasado el juego y conseguido el platino. Por lo demás es una gran muestra de lo que es capaz PS5 haciendo que por ejemplo en una pelea de un boss cambies de escenario unas 5 veces, eso es bastante innovador y tiene una gran variedad de arsenal e incluso en new game + esas armas tienen una mejora que hace que sea rejugable para desbloquearlas. La jugabilidad es bastante entretenida haciendo uso de las brechas para teletransportarte de un lugar a otro. La historia es buena haciéndote pensar todo el rato como va a acabar y con ganas de terminarlo, lo recomiendo.… Expand
  18. Shuriken13
    Jul 19, 2021
    5
    Отличная картинка. Посредственная игра. Которая быстро забывается после прохождения. Почти по всем главным игровым параметрам проигрывает и оригинальной трилогии, и тому же Crack in Time.
  19. arcanester
    Jun 21, 2021
    5
    Absolutely the best game on the PS5 to date. Fun from the moment I popped in the disc until the moment I hit platinum.
  20. screedawg77
    Jun 19, 2021
    2
    Ratchet and Clank's return for the PlayStation 5 falls flat across the board for it's filler story, repetitive gameplay, and bland characters. Rift Apart sees the iconic duo at their blandest yet, with all character traits that made them what they are stripped away. These characters are hardly recognizable from their earlier works, finding themselves more reminiscent of their 2016 movieRatchet and Clank's return for the PlayStation 5 falls flat across the board for it's filler story, repetitive gameplay, and bland characters. Rift Apart sees the iconic duo at their blandest yet, with all character traits that made them what they are stripped away. These characters are hardly recognizable from their earlier works, finding themselves more reminiscent of their 2016 movie counterparts. The Gameplay this time around has some new bells and whistles, but isn't enough to save itself from it's own laziness and mediocrity. While this game marks a first time in the main-series that Ratchet has to share the spotlight with another gun-toting hero, Insomniac takes the easy/lazy road by having both Ratchet and new character, Rivet, play identically. Both share the same weapons, gadgets, upgrades, and even ammo count, with very little rhyme or reason. However, despite the fact that they play identically at all times, the game does not allow Ratchet and Rivet to explore areas the other character traversed during the story, even though their is no reason for that either. Many planets and almost all the enemies are ripped straight from previous entries, and while this game boasts the most new weapons a game in the series has had in over a decade, many of weapons are reskins of each other. 3 blaster type weapons and 3 shotgun type weapons, in addition to several weapons that just act on their own with no input required from the player, and you have an arsenal that appears plentiful on the surface, but is shallow in actuality. It surprises me that this game has received the praise it has, which may be due to the low amount of new titles available on next generation consoles. This game may need to be reevaluated after more interesting titles have made their way to the PlayStation 5. For now, while their may not be many options for new PlayStation 5 owners, for $70 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is not worth it's next generation price tag, and should be avoided for those over the age of 12.… Expand
  21. setuis
    Sep 8, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally encountered a few clipping bugs when around some objects on the first level got caught by a plant and vine/bench when the scenery transformed during a rift change. Some of the platforming wasn't as smooth as I liked. The dragon should have been landable anywhere not just on its nest. The costumes were nice but it's a shame you couldn't choose the perks from them and wear a different costume. I liked the story and characters. The game is short however and finishable within a day The cheat system for collecting all the goodies(bolts/spy bots) makes the final boss trivial. I like the fact that anyone can complete this game and feel nice about it. Due to the minor glitches, a little shorter gameplay than i would have liked, and still no Lombax convention, I have to give it an 8.… Expand
  22. PiePieper
    Aug 26, 2021
    0
    As boring as it comes. Sony didn't make good on their promise of next gen graphics and load times. Constant pop in with the surroundings, repetitive gameplay. Worst $70 anyone could spend.
  23. anfil18
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    En su linea. Puro ratchet!! Jugabilidad buena, historia entretenida y visualmente una preciosidad.
  24. Instable
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    Достойное продолжение серии. Загрузок в этой игре нет вообще, намного больше разнообразия оружия и гаджетов. Всем советую.
  25. Gutsukyo
    Aug 28, 2021
    7
    Ratchet and Clank: A Rift apart is a fantastic looking game wit some fun, if not revolutionary gameplay mechanics. Every thing is visually stunning and the world is just a joy to go through. Ratchet himself is an annoying character, and I oftentimes wish that Rivet was the main character in the game. The game could could have been longer considered the asking roice. But solid game nevertheless.
  26. Ajglitch
    Nov 6, 2021
    7
    Nowhere near as fun as the previous instalments of this series. Very long opener which was a touch overdone. Smooth game play and all the satisfying weapons we came to love. It is the storyline that is lacking. Point - there isn’t one. Have played 3/4 through the game and really, it’s about smashing and shooting than the flimsy premise of a story. Sorry guys but you dropped the ball andNowhere near as fun as the previous instalments of this series. Very long opener which was a touch overdone. Smooth game play and all the satisfying weapons we came to love. It is the storyline that is lacking. Point - there isn’t one. Have played 3/4 through the game and really, it’s about smashing and shooting than the flimsy premise of a story. Sorry guys but you dropped the ball and seem to be heading toward Ubisoft and Bethesda style games.… Expand
  27. frederik1478
    Jun 22, 2022
    7
    Is this my second favourite Ratchet and Clank game and it is an amazing fun game but sadly a bit too easy. I really like the new female character. I think they are more interesting than the male Richard and Clank in this game and I truly enjoyed the story graphics and all of that but sadly I couldn't enjoy it fully because it never will change me I tried on the highest difficulty and itIs this my second favourite Ratchet and Clank game and it is an amazing fun game but sadly a bit too easy. I really like the new female character. I think they are more interesting than the male Richard and Clank in this game and I truly enjoyed the story graphics and all of that but sadly I couldn't enjoy it fully because it never will change me I tried on the highest difficulty and it just never really challenged me.But it's still an amazing game and a lot better than that f****** remake of the original one.… Expand
  28. weskergamer
    Jun 30, 2021
    8
    Rift Apart is a really good game, it's fun and very enjoyable. But I think Insomniac played it very safe. The story is just OK, i expected the story to teach more about the Lombax and at the end it focused more on Rivet than Ratchet and Clank. The gameplay and soundtrack are perfect. The thing that i dislike more about this game is the amount of glitches and bugs i encounter in myRift Apart is a really good game, it's fun and very enjoyable. But I think Insomniac played it very safe. The story is just OK, i expected the story to teach more about the Lombax and at the end it focused more on Rivet than Ratchet and Clank. The gameplay and soundtrack are perfect. The thing that i dislike more about this game is the amount of glitches and bugs i encounter in my playthrough, i haven't being able to 100% the game because of a glitch is not letting me get the last golden bolt. It's really frustrating. So this game is an 8 imo, not the best R&C, not the best PS5 exclusive but a good game nonetheless… Expand
  29. AlexBert
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    I would give it a 9 if it had a better pricing. Very good game, with great graphics and gameplay and an interesting story but it's definitely not worth 70$ at launch. I recommend to buy it and try it out on a sale, you won't regret it.
  30. Darkvenom39
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    As a veteran of the series this game is really an outstanding fully optimized PS5 game from the ground up! This game truly delivers the promised future of what next gen games are willing to do at their peaks. Thank you insomniac for such a wonderful experience. in this review i am going to talk about the good and the bad and overall experience and why i think it deserves an 8 and not a 10As a veteran of the series this game is really an outstanding fully optimized PS5 game from the ground up! This game truly delivers the promised future of what next gen games are willing to do at their peaks. Thank you insomniac for such a wonderful experience. in this review i am going to talk about the good and the bad and overall experience and why i think it deserves an 8 and not a 10 cuz its the weakest of the franchise and feels more like another PS5 tech demo at some aspects rather than a full fledged game.

    THE GOOD:
    and this section is going to be the longest so stay tuned...
    This game with its visuals is something really earth shaking and the people behind insomniacs animation teams and graphics engine are truly magicians! If there is one thing i need to understand is how insomniac games managed to deliver Spiderman miles morals as cross gen and Spiderman remasterd and ratchet and clank rift apart all within less than a year!? achieving technical aspects in visuals and graphics like never before and taking full advantage of the ps5 hardware, with faster loading times and the whole rifts and dimensions stuff is something unbelievable! and i dont think that even third party games will make anything similar to this game or something that will take advantage of the ps5 hardware like first party games do. And a quick mention to the graphics modes like performance rt and performance mode are great but i preferred fidelity mode for that sharp image and effects and i am ok with that 30 fps that on a screen like mine its hard to notice. i am truly a fan boy of insomniac games!
    Gameplay wise well, i have been playing ratchet and clank since day 1 on the ps2 as a kid who just moved into underwear from diapers. I have played almost every ratchet and clank out there and rift apart is the most ambitious one of the bunch out there delivering things the title hasnt seen before like the shadow dash as well as new weapons, But in big its just like its always been but improved with a much smoother gameplay rather than arcady or clunky and it is just right here.
    Sound design and soundtrack and music is unbelievable! If you have 3D audio headset or the ps5 pulse 3d you are in for a blast of a sound!!! This game really does deliver audio that i dont think even returnal has managed to deliver. Its a joy to listen to this game even if youre just standing somewhere not doing anything it really feels like youre in that universe.
    Presentation wise and world and attention to detail and the rifts are such a game changer! Thank to the ps5's hardware i dont think pc's will get to the level of releasing games in this level anytime soon. The attention to detail and animation and level design is something that makes you really fall in love with this game. World and map are made on point! and so much work has been put into them!
    And characters wise its so hard to talk about cuz i just love every one of those characters and my gosh this game is really something! by the end i clapped my hands with a smile and was so happy for the experience of this game and i cant wait for a sequel! All the characters are well acted and designed and made in such a fashion that even the new characters introduced into the series are characters i fell in love with!

    THE BAD:
    As a vet of the series i gotta admit. There is nothing to do after you finish the game and collect all the collectibles which are easy to find. The worlds are small yet detailed but they get really boring after you finish the missions within them. And the glitch missions are annoying! Like honestly i was so glad i finished with her, It was pointless and short and really didnt feel necessary. Clank puzzles are the worst they have ever been in the series! They are extremely easy and all of them are literally the same!!! I would really want to see in the future, more of secret agent clank missions and other activities like racing or collecting the captain quark cartages and playing the mini games or exploring more of the world and doing more activities rather than just collecting and doing main quests in the world. The universe of this game feels empty compared to other previous titles. And the game had issues like showing objective icons and having a few bugs like where npc's would run away from me but they werent game breaking and easily fixed with a reload.

    OVERALL
    I love this game and if you read the good and bad you know why this game is an 8 for me and with a lot of love! I truly want to see more of the series and sadly we didnt get that big ratchet and clank game just yet. Its a great way to show off the ps5 capabilities but i feel like all the focus of this game was on that rather than the actual game as a whole. After 2 playthroughs (the game is short) i think im done with this game, i have no interest going back into it anymore as much as i did when i played the 3rd game on the ps2. Was a hell of an experience but made me want more.    … Expand
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#7 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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#3 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 127 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 120 out of 127
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 127
  3. Negative: 1 out of 127
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2022
    100
    One of the first real reasons to buy PS5. This intergalactic adventure of famous series is full of great gameplay, inventive game design, gripping story, and great characters. It's a game for everyone who owns PS5. Actually, it’s a game for everyone.
  2. Gamepressure
    Sep 11, 2021
    95
    What’s so good about this installment of Ratchet and Clank is that it is a true labor of love. There is no other way a game can feel so good, play so well, and take you on an impressive adventure all without that special ingredient to keep it going. The definition of a next-gen title, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is a must-play that will leave you super satisfied and hungry for another big game like this one.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2021
    78
    The experience is so captivating, you’ll probably want to blast through the entire 10-15 hour story in one go. But the final is really disappointing: basically, the entire game is just a warm-up, while the important events will happen in the next one. [Issue#254, p.36]
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