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Play Overview
Ratchet & Clank (2002) looks more cartoony but still offers the B-movie-style action. As Ratchet, you explore planets and space stations, battling enemies with a variety of weapons and gadgets. Sidekick Clank sits on Ratchet’s back and offers more abilities, such as diving in water and gliding.
Games in the Ratchet & Clank series:
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Ratchet & Clank 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 weeks ago.
Games in the Ratchet & Clank series:
- Ratchet & Clank (2002) on PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Vita.
- Going Commando (2003) on PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Vita.
- Up Your Arsenal (2004) on PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Vita.
- Ratchet: Deadlocked (2005) on PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3.
- Size Matters (2007) on PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2.
- Tools of Destruction (2007) on PlayStation 3.
- Secret Agent Clank (2008) on PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2.
- Quest for Booty (2008) on PlayStation 3.
- A Crack in Time (2009) on PlayStation 3.
- All 4 One (2011) on PlayStation 3.
- Full Frontal Assault (2012) on PlayStation 3 and Vita.
- Into the Nexus (2013) on PlayStation 3.
- Ratchet and Clank Trilogy (Ratchet & Clank Collection) HD version of Ratchet & Clank, Going Commando and Up Your Arsenal for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.
- Ratchet & Clank (2016) on PlayStation 4.
- Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (2021) on PlayStation 5
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Ratchet & Clank 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 weeks ago.
There are lots of games similar to Ratchet & Clank (Series). Here are some we picked for you:
Play Style
This is an Adventure and Narrative game with Action, Fighting, Platform, Puzzle, Shooting and Traversal elements. You can play with 1 to 4 players in the same room or as a 4-player online game. A couple of games have multiplayer modes.
- All for One has four-player co-operative split-screen and online multiplayer, where you each choose different characters with varying to work together, as well as racing for the highest score.
- Full Frontal Assault extends this with competitive and co-operative modes split-screen modes and online multiplayer.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
Age Ratings
Skill Level
9+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. There is some shooting and navigating skill required here. At higher difficulty levels it offers a good challenge for older teenagers as well.
Costs
Ratchet & Clank
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Game Details
Release Date: 04/11/2002, updated in 2016
Out Now: PS Vita, PS2, PS3, PS4, PS5 and PSP
Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds
Players: 1-4 (4 online)
Genres: Adventure, Narrative (Action, Fighting, Platform, Puzzle, Shooting and Traversal)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: Insomniac Games (@InsomniacGames)
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