Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

 PlayStation 5
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2642 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 2,241 out of 2642
  2. Mixed: 158 out of 2642
  3. Negative: 243 out of 2642
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  1. tbone236
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    Insomniac really knocked it out of the park with this game.
    Gameplay:10/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Story: 9/10
    Sound Design: 9/10
    Voice Acting: 9.5/10
    Fun Factor: 11/10
    Overall, a fantastic game I’d recommend to anyone.
  2. Edwardclaxton5
    Jun 17, 2021
    9
    This is a great game. Not just a great next gen game, but a great game all around. This is not my favorite ratchet and clank (I think some of the humor of the past wasn't all there), but this is definitely up there. I definitely recommend it if you have a ps5.
  3. BrightAbyss
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart is only the second game from the entire franchise that I have ever played. I got the 2016 reboot from the PS+ collection about a month ago to see if I enjoyed it, which I did. But this game, this game is something special. Demons Souls is the only other true PS5 game that I have played as of now, and I can say without a doubt that Rift Apart is the best lookingRatchet and Clank Rift Apart is only the second game from the entire franchise that I have ever played. I got the 2016 reboot from the PS+ collection about a month ago to see if I enjoyed it, which I did. But this game, this game is something special. Demons Souls is the only other true PS5 game that I have played as of now, and I can say without a doubt that Rift Apart is the best looking video game I've ever played in my life. It literally looks like a modern day Pixar film. And the way it plays is truly something that I believe every gamer needs to experience. The level design, verticality, and seemingly endless fun weapons all combine to create something new and fresh. The amount of times that I have stopped because I thought it was mid-cutscene just to realize that there was no cutscene is incredible. The only downside is that it isn't that long of a game, but I personally prefer quality over quantity. Also, if you truly explore the beautifully designed areas, look for collectibles, and do the optional side missions, this game can definitely take you well into the 25+ hours mark. There is also an NG+ mode for people looking for an even tougher challenge. As someone who never really dived deep into the Ratchet and Clank series, I can firmly say that this game is a true masterpiece that should be experienced by every gamer that owns a PS5.… Expand
  4. madra989
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    Es una autentica pasada. Jugabilidad, graficos, diseño artistico, suavidad a 60 fps, te deja flipado
  5. Raffaele456
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    Rift apart is a love letter to old fans and a welcoming new adventure for new fans on ps5. Insomniac already pushing the ps5 to greatness totally recommend for new and old fans
  6. BanokaBazoka
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Insomniac have done it again! They have crafted another amazing adventure in the franchise! The game is funny and the combat is really enjoyable! I love it so much that I am already replaying it. If you have or are waiting to get a ps5, get this game immediately I can highly recommend it. One of my top favourite Ratchet & Clank games.
  7. ollarud
    Jun 17, 2021
    5
    I have experienced four soft crashes, one hard crash, and have fallen through the map geometry on five separate occasions. The gameplay itself is good, though the gun variety is nothing revolutionary for the series. Given the short length of the game, the price, and the serious bugs that are present, I cannot recommend this game until it's on sale or receives major patches to improve stability.
  8. DrDeath
    Jun 17, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a solid entry in the ratchet and clank franchise and easily deserving of its scores from critics and gamers alike. It's not often you see such high praises from the user scores opposed to the critics. It falls on the short side for length with a far to easy platinum that can be achieved in just one playthrough. The graphics are possibly the best to date with in game Pixar like quality. The story is told well and in true ratchet and clank style gives you some freedom to travel to planets in differing orders. Rivet is a great new protagonist and really steals the show in this game. Which surprisingly is fine. Insomniac really did an amazing job at introducing the character. Rivets voice acting was extremely well done and shined brighter than ratchets newly found tame undertones In his writing and range. Some very minor glitches are to be found. More than a typical Sony exclusive which Im sure will be fixed in future updates. Overall an amazing game… Expand
  9. HerbertGunaDias
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    One of the best Ratchet and Clank games I ever played, great story, astonishing visuals. A real next gen experience.
  10. davygravy93
    Jun 17, 2021
    4
    Honestly I don't see what the big deal is. Pretty graphics does not equate to a good game.

    Rift Apart is basically a 12 to 13 hour graphics fireworks show, its pretty to look at but fleeting when you realize everything it does has been done before(and better) in the previous Ratchet and Clank titles. I will admit its the best looking R&C game but looks are only skin deep, gameplay is    Honestly I don't see what the big deal is. Pretty graphics does not equate to a good game.

    Rift Apart is basically a 12 to 13 hour graphics fireworks show, its pretty to look at but fleeting when you realize everything it does has been done before(and better) in the previous Ratchet and Clank titles. I will admit its the best looking R&C game but looks are only skin deep, gameplay is what counts in the end and I fail to see what is so "next gen" about a game that retreads the same territory for the 15th time.

    Take a look at most of the reviews for this game, funny how the only thing positive people can say about this "next gen masterpiece" is that the graphics look good, you'd think they'd have more to say lol.    … Expand
  11. jackinvestor
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    A true next gen game with next gen graphics and no loading af Extreme streaming of assets/levels

    Also a very good story, good combat and very likeable caracters. Rivet is a nice addition.
  12. Steyraus
    Jun 12, 2021
    2
    Generic Buggy, short..If all you need is pretty graphics then this game has you covered. If younlike variety , inovation or origonality look elseware. Dont mind sequels not inovating , but this is like the 8th game with nothing new. Also got heap of crashes , invisible walls , cliping and popin..
  13. Nartster
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    After 3 update/patches (so far) the issues that some of the whinging pro game reviewers cited (and gave low scores for) are now close to non existent. A 9.8 from me, so a 10.
  14. andersonsilva
    Jun 17, 2021
    5
    Jogo mais lindo dessa geração!! Jogabilidade incrível! Uma continuação perfeita!!Surpreende!!!!
  15. Shurabey
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Пока это самая лучшая игра на ps5. Прошел несколько раз. Выбил платину. Шикарный 3д-звук, невероятная скорость игры. После неё хочется играть и только в некстген… Expand
  16. roominkpaper
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    A fantastic game. Easily the best looking console game out right now. Insomniac Games has hit a home run
  17. Viktoriqn
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible and a joy to play through! However like every R&C game my only criticism is that there's juet not enough of it (e.g. i wish the arena here had more levels and modes to play through, much like the arena of R&C3). Happily the challange mode helps with that and there's never a dull second even on a second playthrough! Quality is present at all times and I couldn'tAbsolutely incredible and a joy to play through! However like every R&C game my only criticism is that there's juet not enough of it (e.g. i wish the arena here had more levels and modes to play through, much like the arena of R&C3). Happily the challange mode helps with that and there's never a dull second even on a second playthrough! Quality is present at all times and I couldn't recommend the game enough to both newcomers and veterans of the series, you will absolutely NOT be disappointed.… Expand
  18. Salernoaless448
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best ps5 games released till now. The graphic is one of the bests and the two main features (ssd and dualsense) are used in a very fun way. This is a good starting point for the next gen and i hope that at the end of this generation after years of experiments creators like Kojima and others will use the feedback in creatives way. The plot is just simple but charactersThis is one of the best ps5 games released till now. The graphic is one of the bests and the two main features (ssd and dualsense) are used in a very fun way. This is a good starting point for the next gen and i hope that at the end of this generation after years of experiments creators like Kojima and others will use the feedback in creatives way. The plot is just simple but characters are real. it isn't a tarantino movie but it has a plot and it makes you feel like the character better than a average cartoon. The gameplay is a more of the same but for a new enjoyer it is good. The game is a little bit too easy but i suggest high difficulties to enjoy it the most… Expand
  19. Gohax
    Jun 17, 2021
    8
    ratchet and clank wow it has been so long since i played a solid canon ratchet and clank so what do i have to say about this game ? a short beautiful experience

    pros: the game is so beautiful the new engine insomniac developed is just supreme i cant get enough of the 60 fps ray traced gameplay and the ps5 ssd holy cow the fact that you can cross dimensions with no loading what so    ratchet and clank wow it has been so long since i played a solid canon ratchet and clank so what do i have to say about this game ? a short beautiful experience

    pros:

    the game is so beautiful the new engine insomniac developed is just supreme

    i cant get enough of the 60 fps ray traced gameplay and the ps5 ssd holy cow the fact that you can cross dimensions with no loading what so ever is just mind-blowing

    the gameplay loop is so much fun it really brings out the old school ratchet and clank feeling

    the music and sound is very good props the the music creators

    the world building is soooo good you can just stop and look around you and see rifts opening and closing and so much stuff going in the background

    the game is very cinematic for better or worse they took the idea they did with spider man ps4 where you look at a cutscenes most of the time and after it smooths you in to the gameplay in ratchet and clank it is cool and fun at the beginning but later it just becomes tedious

    the weapons have so much verity and are so much fun there are some lazy designs but overall it is a blast to blast those weapons'

    cons:

    although the gameplay does feel like the og ratchet and clank games the writing is just trash the game just felt like a very toned down and predictable Disney movie i just feel like ratchet and clank writing just lost its edge

    rivet is a fun character and even though she's not yelling how woman are the superior being and all that sjw bull she barely gets any back story or any explanation about her out shines ratchet at his own game and felt like a very rushed character for the sake of introducing a female lead

    there are barely any sides quests and when there are some its just go collect 60 orbs or 50 stones i mean really ? no side quests in a ratchet and clank game that's just lazy

    the game is 11 hours long and i went back to collect some stuff and i did every puzzle and just 11 hours really ?!?!?! at the end i felt like they went all tech demo on us and the game was more look how the ps5 is a good console than look at our new cool game

    in conclusion ratchet and clank felt like a beautiful over glorified tech demo it is good in term of gameplay but falls short in so many other areas the game is fun and cool but i will only recommend it if there will be a discount1 at full price its just nah so my final score to ratchet and clank is a 8 out of 10    … Expand
  20. Ricky911
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    I don't think I really I need to say much tbh. Everything because pretty clear from the gameplay we got lol. I've heard some people say this game is too short but tbh, I didn't feel as if that was the case at all. While there may only technically be 9 planets, they have a lot to explore, unlike the previous titles. It took me over an hour to complete some of the main missions even withoutI don't think I really I need to say much tbh. Everything because pretty clear from the gameplay we got lol. I've heard some people say this game is too short but tbh, I didn't feel as if that was the case at all. While there may only technically be 9 planets, they have a lot to explore, unlike the previous titles. It took me over an hour to complete some of the main missions even without trying to get collectibles and stuff so don't worry, it really isn't that short. One thing most of the gameplay footage we got doesn't show is how heart-felt the story is. I haven't played a game with such a heart-felt story since The Last of Us came out in 2013. The story really is that great. I would definitely recommend this this to anyone with a PS5.… Expand
  21. therobotmaker
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Just finished the game. What a ride! The story isn't anything profound, but it is certainly entertaining. The guns all felt great, thanks in part to the satisfying use of the haptic triggers. Locomotion feels really tight and quick, plus it's great always having the hoverboots. The graphics are 10 steps above any previous R&C game, making effective use of ray tracing tech. Not gonna lie,Just finished the game. What a ride! The story isn't anything profound, but it is certainly entertaining. The guns all felt great, thanks in part to the satisfying use of the haptic triggers. Locomotion feels really tight and quick, plus it's great always having the hoverboots. The graphics are 10 steps above any previous R&C game, making effective use of ray tracing tech. Not gonna lie, $69.99 is real hard to stomach, but the game is just long enough to justify it in my book. Pick this one up, you won't regret it.… Expand
  22. Karpovn23
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    The most beautiful and detailed that you have ever seen in other games, I swear.
  23. Bruno_Games_BH
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Jogo muito bom, joguei todos esse jogo é perfeito.

    Very good game, I played all this game is perfect.
  24. Raul0582
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Magnifique visuellement humour enfin je retrouve exactement sur les autres opus le même code . Quel claque
  25. JumboJenkins
    Jun 16, 2021
    9
    An excellent Ratchet game, easily one of the best in years. Old school fans, like myself, will take problem with the extreme kid-centric nature of the game's writing. Many characters go through personal troubles in a very teenage-angst kind of "oh gosh oh gee I just don't know if I can do it" kind of way" which can, very often, outstay its welcome. The humour of the originals won't beAn excellent Ratchet game, easily one of the best in years. Old school fans, like myself, will take problem with the extreme kid-centric nature of the game's writing. Many characters go through personal troubles in a very teenage-angst kind of "oh gosh oh gee I just don't know if I can do it" kind of way" which can, very often, outstay its welcome. The humour of the originals won't be found in this but, the game is much more "quirky" than it is comedic. But the game exudes so much charm, endless detail and love for the franchise and the pastime of videogames itself that it can coast on that alone. Although I really do wish they would return to the dry wit of my childhood.

    The presentation is incredible, the gameplay is easily the best it's ever been and it made me excited for the genre of video games itself. It actually made me feel (a bit) like a kid game. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  26. EnotKeys
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    It is my favorite game since I was a child, it is very entertaining and the audience likes it very much, no matter what their age is, very good and fun quality of play.
  27. clarkartist
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Loved every minute of it!!! This definitely makes up for the lack luster of the 2016 game. Love the gameplay, loved the mechanics, loved the story!!! Can't wait to see what they have in store next for the 2 duo's. I hope they finally explore the Lombax society.
  28. ShLyam
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Очень приятная игра по сюжету и постановке. Красивая картинка и эффекты. Очень приятный и быстрый геймплей. Очень понравились новые персонажи! Жалко, что гонок на досках нет больше. Персонаж Глючка лучит вирусы через шутер, в игре которая и так шутер, это не здорово. Хотелось-бы головоломку. По прохождению основного сюжета все супер, но хорошо-бы добавить больше головоломок и мини игр.Очень приятная игра по сюжету и постановке. Красивая картинка и эффекты. Очень приятный и быстрый геймплей. Очень понравились новые персонажи! Жалко, что гонок на досках нет больше. Персонаж Глючка лучит вирусы через шутер, в игре которая и так шутер, это не здорово. Хотелось-бы головоломку. По прохождению основного сюжета все супер, но хорошо-бы добавить больше головоломок и мини игр.

    A very pleasant game in terms of storyline and setting. Beautiful picture and effects. Very nice and fast gameplay. I really liked the new characters! It's a shame that there are no more board races. Glitchka's character beams viruses through a shooter, in a game that is already a shooter, it's not great. I would like a puzzle. On the passage of the main plot, everything is super, but it would be nice to add more puzzles and mini-games.    … Expand
  29. Deathbyrope
    Jun 16, 2021
    9
    This gem of a game cleary shows off the power of the ps5, it's SSD, the duelsense features and is a great time for gamers of all ages. I'd highly recommend it, even if you have not played any ratchet and clank games before.
  30. Blackvomit
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Not normally my type of game, but this was oddly refreshing and flawless enjoyable start to finish. Felt and looked amazing. I didn’t want it to end.
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#7 Best 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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