Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (2004)

Developer: Insomniac Games
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Genres: Shooter, Platform, Adventure
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 196 player ratings
Main story: about 15 hours
Completionist: about 30 hours
Where to get it: Website

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How it feels

A breezy, joke-filled romp through a vibrant cartoon universe where blowing things up with increasingly ridiculous weapons never stops being fun.

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About

A 3D platform video game and the third installment in the Ratchet & Clank series. The gameplay is similar to previous games in the series but introduces new features such as a new control system and more levels in the upgrade system for weapons. It follows Ratchet and Clank's adventure through a fictional universe to defeat a robotic villain, Dr. Nefarious, who intends to destroy all organic life. Characters such as Dr. Nefarious and Sasha, a Cazar starship captain who helps Ratchet throughout the game, are introduced, and a number of characters return from the original Ratchet & Clank.

What players say

A witty, polished platform-shooter overflowing with inventive weapons and humor that lands for all ages, plus surprisingly robust multiplayer. Fans often call it the series best, refining the formula into something endlessly fun.

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