PlayStation 2

Ratchet and Clank

Name: Ratchet and Clank
Brand: Sony Computer Entertainment
Rating: 8.62 (1795 reviews)

Released 11/6/02

Genre

: Action Adventure

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Content Descriptors

Mild Violence

Interactive Elements

No Interactive Elements

8.6

GameFly

from 1795 users

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Based on 43 critics

Chairman Drek wants to blow up a few planets and use the pieces to make a paradise for his shock troops. Meanwhile, lonely, furry mechanic Ratchet gazes at the stars and dreams of a better life. When Clank the robot escapes from Drek's planet and runs into Ratchet, the race to defeat the evil Chairman begins. Help Ratchet and Clank defeat Drek's army in this action RPG from the creators of Spyro. Explore 18 unique planets during your quest, and use the money you earn to buy weapons and accessories that will help. There's a wide variety of over 30 weapons and tools to choose from.

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So this game looks like a cutesy cartoon game righ

So this game looks like a cutesy cartoon game right? WRONG! This is one of the most sophisticated platform games I have ever seen, and I have been a gamer for a long time. It is a true testament to the power of the Playstation 2 that this game was created! You play Ratchet, an interstellar grease monkey (fox-cat-furry thing) who meets the lovable and uptight robot, Clank. Clank enlists his help to save the solar system in exchange for starting up Ratchet's spaceship (which is quickly demolished). I guess Ratchet was really bored with his provincial life, because he and Clank head off throughout the galaxy in various ships collecting one of the widest assortment of weapons and gadgets I have ever seen (over 35!). They blast robots and monsters into oblivion and fight valiantly against the imperialist evildoers of the universe. The story itself is really great with fun characters, high quality animation and good solid performances! Then there is the gameplay! Can you say PERFECT? There is this amazing learning curve that you go through when playing the game. You start off with just two weapons and simple controls. As time wears on, you get more and more gadgets and more and more movement possibilities. The world starts to blossom open, with new areas becoming available that you never would have thought of. It is so much fun. Three words: Chicken Morphing Gun. Nuff Said. The game is a masterful execution of what a Playstation 2 game should be. This is one you are going to want to spend some time with. It will quickly become like an old friend! HIGHLY RECCOMENDED!

kidhero99 (member since 2008)

reviewed on 5/2/09

14 agree

FUN! FUN! FUN!

The gameplay is solid with all the weapons you use. They're big and destructive, but does it still make it fun? Yes! It's fun from start to finish! Graphics are good as well. The background and skybox's are stunning and the explosions look very realistic. The story is good for a platformer. It could use more talking though. Gameplay: 9/10 Graphics: 9/10 Story: 7/10

The24Fan (member since 2006)

reviewed on 3/12/07

1 agree

GReat Game all around

this game i have to say is one of the best games i have ever played.the stroy is solid,the graphics are beautiful,the controls are easy to learn, and its just flat out fun. this is definately worth your time and money

carlito (member since 2005)

reviewed on 5/13/06

6 agree

what is ratchet and clank?

-long -somewhat interesting plot -combat and platforming are superb -greatly varied action -graphics are stunning for a ps2 game -many interestingworlds -many fun weapons cons -much of the humor is not humorous -ratchet´s voice acting is iffy conclusion: definitely worth a rent at least

alphabetus (member since 2007)

reviewed on 10/29/07

9 agree

The furry trigger happy rat thing.

Wow. This was a awesome game. At least, it got awesome after a long wait of unimaginable boringness that barely held my attention long enough to reach the better half of the game. That said, I had a great time. While the controls are fairly simple, it is easy to use and are well suited to the battles at hand. The weapons are also fun to blow things up with. The platforming is easy, but fun. If you can keep with the game till about the last half, you'll appreciate it.

Author (member since 2005)

reviewed on 6/27/06

5 agree

The first in a great series

If you are looking for a good platform game, I highly reccomend this. Great characters, weapons, graphics, controls, humor, you name it. I liked playing it so much I bought it and the other 3 PS2 sequels. The only "bad" thing about the game is to get the better weapons, you have to collect bolts (money) for a while.

Dan1001 (member since 2005)

reviewed on 4/13/06

2 agree

One is not always better

Ratchet and clank is pretty weak compared to the other three. The weapons don't upgrade and the levels are not all the fun. If you are looking for lots of fun this may not be the game for you. Luckily if you play the series in the order they were made they get better. For a starter to a good series it is a decent game.

ratchetfan (member since 2005)

reviewed on 6/14/06

6 agree

Hits and Misses

Hits:Storyline is good and easy to follow.9. Graphics are pretty good.7. Futuristic gadgets are exciting.8. Levels are challenging and have great design.7. Misses:Some noises that characters sound like the developers just didn't try.5. Techno music get annoying.6. Stuff is a little too expensive.6. But the hits block out the misses so...8

Doggie (member since 2007)

reviewed on 7/25/08

0 agree

The original platformer

You don't see a game like Ratchet & Clank often enough. This game throws a lot of original stuff at you to keep you entertained. Tons of guns make this game interesting, and an easy way to control them all keeps them interesting. It's just plain fun. I really can't come up with anything wrong with the game, except the camera does take so getting used to, and gave my brother a headache.

CrazeFan (member since 2008)

reviewed on 7/6/08

0 agree

Great fun!

I loved this game! My roommate and I actually had fights over this game because we both wanted to play it so much. The graphics are fun and well done, the story line is exciting and well thought out, and the characters are absolutely great. I fell in love with the game when I finally got to play as Clank. He is adorable! It's hard enough to keep you on your toes, but not enough to make you aggravated. It was great! I highly recommend it!

punkrockju (member since 2008)

reviewed on 4/14/08

0 agree