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Ratchet & Clank review

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:49:00 +1200

The Lombax and his trusty robotic companion make their PlayStation 4 debut in style with an entertaining story, great gameplay, and a beautiful galaxy to explore. This is one of the PlayStation 4’s best exclusives by a mile.

Ratchet & Clank is a love letter addressed to my 10-year-old self, as I spent too many hours adventuring, too many hours shooting, and way too many hours collecting bolts all the way back in the early 2000s. Insomniac’s reintroduction of the well-loved duo is the culmination of 14 years of refinement and love, and makes for one of the PlayStation 4’s best exclusives by a good mile.

Those who have previously adventured through Ratchet & Clank’s original 2002 runout will find that jumping into this year’s game feels instantly nostalgic. Everything’s quite fresh and new, but the game’s beautifully recreated areas and galaxy-spanning story generally follows the same line of that from the original. That’s not a bad thing, though, as going back to the series’ roots has allowed Insomniac to incorporate a lot of the best parts from previous entries in the series into this one, and it makes the experience feel extremely polished, flowing with great ideas and fun gameplay mechanics.

Ratchet & Clank story trailer

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 08:26:00 +1300

The Game, Based on the Movie, Based on the Game… no, seriously, it is! The film and game are designed as complementary pieces. They tell the same origin story of Ratchet & Clank battling Chairman Drek, with the same major beats and character arcs. The film focuses a touch more on character development and the game is a bit more focused on the action that happens between the scenes. Check out the Story Trailer for a brief look!

Ratchet & Clank hands-on

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:24:00 +1300

Ratchet & Clank is a game based on a film that’s based on a game, but it’s also a re-imagining of the game that the film is based on. Got it? Delayed to coincide with said film’s release (and also so a little more polish could be applied), Ratchet & Clank 2016 game not film won’t revolutionise the shooter-platformer genre, but it also seems unlikely to disappoint the series’ many fans. Not bad for a game from a franchise that’s almost old enough to drive.

If that sounds like faint praise, it isn’t intended as such. With eight core titles and five spin-offs released in just over a decade, the R&C franchise is one of the most successful in video game history. It’s so consistently good, you can pick up and play almost any of its entries to immediately understand its draw. Spyro creator Insomniac Games hit upon a winning formula at the series’ outset, mixing up responsive gap-jumping and satisfying foe bashing with oodles of character, charming graphics, and the most creative weapons in all of video gaming (sorry, Saints Row). Like Pixar’s movies, the R&C franchise is aimed at kids and young teens, but there’s plenty in there for adults, too.

Ratchet & Clank release date trailer

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:53:00 +1300

Developed alongside the major motion CG-animated picture coming to theatres in 2016, Ratchet & Clank (PS4) marks the PlayStation 4 debut of PlayStation’s greatest intergalactic heroes, Ratchet and Clank, as they battle to save the Solana Galaxy from the evil Chairman Drek.

The Ratchet & Clank PS4 remake now has a release date

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 09:45:00 +1300

Ratchet & Clank will launch for PlayStation 4 on April 20, Insomniac has announced.

And because that's literally all we have to tell you, here is the box art and some screenshots so you don't feel like you wasted that click:

Ratchet & Clank – PSX 2015 demo

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 14:26:00 +1300

Ratchet & Clank stage demo at the 2015 PlayStation Experience Press Conference.

Ratchet & Clank - Paris Games Week trailer

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 12:13:00 +1300

Relive the laugh a minute tale of how furry Lombax mechanic Ratchet became pals with the rebellious sentry robot Clank.

Ratchet & Clank – E3 2015 trailer

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 08:59:00 +1200

Ratchet & Clank blasts onto PlayStation 4 for the first time, with a new game based on elements from the original Ratchet & Clank (PS2). Ratchet & Clank (PS4) re-imagines the characters’ origin stories and modernizes the original gameplay. Featuring all-new boss fights, several new planets, new flight sequences, and much more – with completely new visuals constructed to take advantage of the power of the PS4. Produced alongside the major motion picture coming to theatres in 2016, Ratchet & Clank (PS4) is a curated experience borrowing from the spirit of the classic PS2 titles while infusing some of the best elements from the Ratchet & Clank Future games. Return to the Solana Galaxy and find all your favorite characters: Ratchet, Clank, Captain Qwark and super villain Chairman Drek, as well as many new ones in this third-person action-adventure platformer. Explore exotic planets, collect out-of-this-world weapons, and help Ratchet and Clank save the galaxy for the first time, again.

Ratchet & Clank gameplay video

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 08:59:00 +1200

A showcase of direct feed gameplay of 2016's Ratchet and Clank on the PlayStation 4.

Here's the first footage of Ratchet & Clank on PS4

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 08:53:00 +1200

Insomniac has shown off the first gameplay from upcoming PlayStation 4 platformer Ratchet & Clank.

The E3 trailer features footage from the Ratchet & Clank movie as well the upcoming game.

Based on the upcoming film which is based on the very first game, Ratchet & Clank on PlayStation 4 will feature modern controls, several new planets, new and updated gameplay segments, all-new Clank gameplay, all new boss fights, new flight sequences, and more, said Insomniac.

Ratchet & Clank on PS4 delayed, movie cast includes Stallone, Giamatti, Goodman

Thu, 14 May 2015 12:01:00 +1200

The PlayStation 4 re-imagining of the first Ratchet & Clank won’t be out until autumn next year, Insomniac Games has announced.

The platformer – which re-tells the game’s origin story and expands upon the upcoming movie’s narrative – was expected to release later this year.

It will feature several new levels along with reimagined classic locales like Metropolis, brand new weapons, and completely redone visuals, said Insomniac.