PlayStation 2

Ratchet & Clank

Description

Ratchet and 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 and Clank includes many of the best features of previous similar games, but makes itself unique in a number of ways. Firstly each of the games 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 likelyhood you 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 unfold the story. Also of note, 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 offers some unique gameplay features.

Alternate Titles

• "瑞琪与叮当" -- Chinese title (simplified)

Part of the Following Groups

• Games made into comics
• PlayStation 2 greatest hits releases
• Ratchet & Clank series

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User Reviews

Possibly the PS2's finest.	Gary Smith (65)
A Game For Anybody who wants a game with a storyline and the action adventure type....	Jon Ralston (115)	unrated
The game that saved platform gaming.	Exodia85 (2193)
Go "Gadget?"	Daniel Backhaus (3)

The Press Says

Mania	Nov 05, 2002	A	100
The Video Game Critic	Feb 12, 2004	A-	91
PGNx Media	Dec 31, 2002	9 out of 10	90
GameZone	Nov 12, 2002	9 out of 10	90
GameSpot	Nov 01, 2002	9 out of 10	90
Gameplanet	Nov 13, 2002		90
GameZone	Nov 12, 2002	9 out of 10	90
Netjak	Nov 11, 2002	8.3 out of 10	83
All Game Guide	2002		80
GameSpy	Nov 13, 2002	78 out of 100	78

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Trivia

Throughout Ratchet and Clank, you will come to various electrical power fences preventing you from proceeding. Everytime you encounter one of these barriers, they are powered by a Power Orb, the same Power Orb design used in the Jak & Daxter series.