This collection contains Ratchet & Clank, Ratchet & Clank 2: Locked & Loaded (or Going Commando as it’s known in some territories) and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, and they’ve never looked better.
It’s chaotic and it’s fun, and it’s built on truly solid gameplay foundations that shine almost as much today as they did back in the PS2 era. You will smash every crate you see, no matter how far out of your way, and you will love every moment of it, because this series understands that destruction and acquisition are pure pleasure principle. The weapons just keep coming, and the thirst for bolts – the series’ currency – never abates. Sure, I’m currently tossing bombs that set off miniature nuclear explosions, but what I could really do with is a way to suck my enemies into black holes. Seeing what weapon is around the corner is a huge part of the fun. New weapons means more ways to smash stuff up, and thus the cycle of Ratchet & Clank’s gameplay continues. These games are all about smashing stuff up to harvest the precious bolts contained within, which are then spent on a wondrous array of weaponry. The answer is somewhat less evocative when boiled down to a single word: acquisition. And no, it’s not the unique visual style that eschews a quest for detail and runs with stylised, colourful worlds and wonderful animations. No, it’s not the characters, although there’s no doubt they’re endearing and anchor the series’ zany sense of humour.
That, however, would be missing the truth of the matter the hook at the heart of these games that keeps players on the line, jonesing for just one more mission. For those that haven’t played the series, if you had to shoehorn these games into a genre, you’d label them action-platformers - the combat is frantic, there’s some skill required getting around the various planets and it’s all topped off with light puzzle solving. Note: Vita impressions are towards the end of the review.Before Insomniac was known for its creative weapon design in Resistance, it was famous for its creative weapon design in Ratchet & Clank.
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