Ratchet: Deadlocked (PlayStation 2)

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Description

Ratchet: Deadlocked is the fourth game in the Ratchet & Clank series by Insomniac Games. The storyline involves Ratchet and Clank, along with Al, being kidnapped and forced to compete in a underground reality show called "DreadZone" run by the media mogul Gleeman Vox on the outer fringes of the galaxy.

The game differs from its predecessors in that it focuses more on shooting than platforming and puzzle elements. The game allows you to use two bots to fight along side you, which can be upgraded over time with better weapons and firepower. There is a total of 10 weapons in the game, significantly less than the other games. However, modding these weapons is more emphasized than before, with different kinds of Alpha and Omega mods. Omega mods can be used on any weapon, and range from the freeze mod to the magma mod. Alpha mods are weapon-specific, and increase the rate of fire, ammo capacity, and power. The game also features online multiplayer.

Clank is not a playable character in this game, although he gives advice to Ratchet over his communication link.

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Alternate Titles

• "瑞奇：死锁" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
• "Ratchet: Gladiator" -- European/Australian title
• "Ratchet & Clank 4th: GiriGiri Ginga no Giga Battle" -- Japanese title

Part of the Following Groups

• PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits releases
• PlayStation 2 Platinum Range releases
• Ratchet & Clank series
• Theme: Future sports / Brutal sports

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Critic Reviews

games xtreme	Feb 16, 2006	9.8 out of 10	98
PSX Extreme	Nov 02, 2005	9 out of 10	90
Game Informer Magazine	Nov, 2005	9 out of 10	90
GamePro (US)	Oct 25, 2005	4.5 out of 5	90
Game Chronicles	Nov 19, 2005	8.9 out of 10	89
IGN	Oct 27, 2005	8.8 out of 10	88
GameSpy	Oct 27, 2005		80
Jeuxvideo.com	Nov 24, 2005	15 out of 20	75
Eurogamer.net (UK)	Nov 17, 2005	7 out of 10	70
3DAvenue	Dec 18, 2005		60

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References

During the 2005 television season, Ratchet: Deadlocked is mentioned numerous times as the "holiday game of the season" in the Christmas episode of The Dead Zone TV show. The show's characters devote quite a bit of time to finding and eventually playing this game.

Related Web Sites

• Ratchet: Deadlocked (Official game website)
• Wikipedia: Ratchet: Deadlocked (Information about Ratchet: Deadlocked at Wikipedia)