Now I know the praise for this game might be obsolete, but this game is amazing. Seriously, it is a way improvement over the past games in the Ratchet and Clank series. There is a quick overview first of what happened in the past games.
Ratchet and Clank meet up with the last Cragmite(ironic as Ratchet is the last Lombax go figure) named Tachyon. Tachyon is evil and must be destroyed. So the duo go on a quest to find the Dimensionator and find the rest of the Lombax, but thus the Dimensionator eventually fall into Tachyon's hands. More plot goes on until they defeat Tachyon and save the galaxy. Unfortunately, the mysterious Zoni(SONY) kidnaps Clank and the game ends in a cliffhanger! OooOooOoo.
In the mid-sequel-game, Ratchet finally finds a clue where Clank might be. He sets out in a piratey adventure which isn't so bad. Not going to openly speak about it, but they eventually find that Clank is in the Polaris Galaxy and that he is undergoing treatment... FROM DR NEFARIOUS MUWHAHAHAHA.
Therefore, Ratchet and Qwark set out to save their little metal friend from the grim Doctor and this is where the game begins! Seeing as this game is fairly new to the market, I won't spoil much. But the game follows the criteria of the old planets. In order to proceed you need this or that, defeat or protect this person and so on. But I like it, because you can do it in any way you want to.
The biggest reveal is probably about Azimuth and the Lombaxes. No spoiler, but he's practically the "Black Sheep" of the race... even though he's white... Ok that was a tad racist I apologize. But what really makes the story is by far the dialogue; it practically has everything. My favorites are from Dr. Nefarious of course, as I seem to like that crazy robotic lunatic. "Have you ever spent time on an Asteroid? It's surprisingly BOOOOOOOOOOOOORING!"
Of course, the gameplay with Ratchet remains largely the same. But instead of crouching and throwing the wrench, like the past game, he never crouches in this game! Not once! He can stand and run and throw the wrench at the same time! Hallelujah! Also, the weapon arsenal has greatly been diminished. But I like that, doesn't distract me from trying every single thing before I can say "I just need the R.Y.N.O". However, some weapons seems useless. Oh well, at least there are Constructo weapons I can modify as I wish. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
Then there is the new Clank gameplay; which I love. Most part of the game you'll spend as Clank as he traverse The Great Clock and find out about himself. Apart from Ratchet who's basically has baby puzzles, Clank gets some really fun puzzles. The puzzle is time-copying, which is really neat. You have to use a clone or up to three clones plus yourself in order to get to the next room by standing on buttons. It sounds ridiculous, but it's one of the best things in the game.
We can't forget Space travelling either. Aphelion is back from Tools of Destruction as your talking ship, but man does she get an upgrade. The more Zoni you find, the stronger she gets. But the biggest thing in any Ratchet and Clank game so far issssssssssss...
Free-roaming Space travel. That's right, instead of just going to planet to planet, you actually get to explore the Galaxy and it's whacky moons. Of course there is still Space combat, which is really easy once you get the trick, which now allows you to circle around your enemies. On your way to exploration, you'll often find people who need help; which they'll then graciously give you bolts (aka money.)
While most people won't see it, I see a vast improvement in the graphics department. The style has gone to a cartoonish look, which suits the game. I always thought they looked a tad stiff in the previous games, but everything flows so smoothly. One thing I could get bummed out on is the shading, as it sometimes just looks ridiculous. But hey, it's a minor flaw and I can live with it.
I suppose that's it for the game. Really enjoyed it, even though it only lasted for 10-15 hours. If you are to purchase this game, I suggest that you go for "Hard Mode" as it was relatively a good mode to start with before going onto Challenge Mode. Only available for Playstation 3.
IN OTHER NEWS IT'S MAH BIRTHDAY THIS SATURDAY HURRAY! I GET TO BE 20 AND HAVE A MID-LIFE CRISIS HURRAY!
Excuse me, I just considers birthdays holy. But I should note that Assassin Creed 2 is coming out next week and I intend to get it. After that game, I shall go onwards to kill Darkspawns in DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS.
I SHALL SMITE THEE WITH MY MIGHTY BLADE!
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Comic done by Neverstorm and CANDY.
