SassyQuatch 8

Most definitely not a 10/10 game. I would say this game ranks below several others in its own series.



That being said, this game is very Most definitely not a 10/10 game. I would say this game ranks below several others in its own series.



That being said, this game is very fun to play so long as you know what to expect going into it. The game does not offer too much more than its predecessors but that is not its intention. It succeeds in being faithful to the light hearted nature of the rest of the series' installments, which is for me half of the reason I enjoy these games so much, the other half being the customization and adaptive opportunity of choosing the right customized weapon at the right moment to win in the easiest way (this game succeeds at this as well, perhaps better than some of its most recent predecessors).



The look of the game itself is stunning, and certainly contributes to the playing experience, as all the colorful atmospheres and interesting variations in level design make it one of those game that are truly enjoyable to play through. I enjoyed especially the task of trying to find the golden bolts and the occasional frustration that came with that. When going back through already accomplished levels I didn't feel so much a sense of repetition as I did a sense of success, being able to stomp on familiar territory with a more prestigious purpose. And the settings are so bedazzling that exploration is really an almost calming pastime.



That being said, this game might come up short to players who are not already in love with Ratchet and Clank or who are too much in love with the original Ratchet and Clank. To players new to the series, the game might feel somewhat boring in its simplicity. To players who loved the original with all their heart, the game will suffer a similar feeling of being dumbed down. The old Ratchet and Clank games always threw in some risqué jokes intended for a more mature audience and always managed to maintain an adult undertone, despite all appearances to the contrary. This game loses that aspect of it since it is trying to accommodate its devolution into a children's movie. To a degree, both criticisms are justified. The game is certainly simpler than its original titles.



But that being said, I think part of its simplicity is derived from the ease of its playability. This game's controls might be the most perfected out of the whole series.



Taken into a full perspective, this game succeeds at bringing Ratchet and Clank to the new console and perfecting the atmosphere and controls of the series. It provides an entertaining experience with the same customization opportunities had in the previous entries, along with giving players several new innovations. The game manages to keep its charm even if it loses some of its wit. Certainly not the best in the series, but deserving of an 8/10. … Expand