Ratchet & Clank (2002)
- Developer
- Insomniac Games
- Publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment
- Platforms
- PlayStation 2
- Genres
- Shooter, Platform, Adventure
- Rating
- 4.1 of 5, 294 player ratings
- Main story
- about 12 hours
How it feels
A breezy, cartoon-flavored romp through sprawling alien worlds where gadgetry and humor make saving the galaxy feel like a joyful playground adventure.
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About
Ratchet & Clank is a platform/adventure game in a similar vein to the 3D versions of the Rayman, Sonic, Mario, or other games. It involves the two protagonists Ratchet, a furry alien creature, and Clank, a nerdy little robot, going on a quest to find Captain Qwark and ultimately to help save the galaxy. Ratchet & Clank includes many of the best features of previous similar games, but makes itself unique in a number of ways. Firstly each of the game's levels are huge sweeping vistas with extremely detailed buildings which are visible at all times (i.e. there is no distance fog). This means that a building on the horizon is not just a "backdrop"; in all likelihood Ratchet will be exploring it in a few moments time. Secondly, the game includes a number of sub-games, such as a space fight sequence and a number of turret shoot-outs which are akin to Missile Command in the first person. The game has over twenty levels (planets) and includes as many real-time cut-scenes which tell the story. Also of note is that the story is non-linear, requiring the player to return to previous levels to complete objectives and to choose between multiple paths forward. There is also a respectable array of weapons, gadgets, and accessories to find or buy as the game progresses, which offer some unique gameplay features.
What players say
A landmark platformer-shooter hybrid that blends tight platforming with a gleefully creative arsenal, carried by a satirical, slightly rough-edged charm. Fondly remembered as the game that put Insomniac and PlayStation platformers on the map, still a riot despite a missing strafe button.
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