Ratchet and Clank
A new 3D platform game, that's actually quite good...
Ever imagined what life was like in a distant, cartoon like galaxy? No… me neither, but with this game you travel to an unknown galaxy where something strange is afoot. You take control of Ratchet, eerily similar to Tails from the Sonic series, and occasionally Clank, a very small, but very clever robot. Ratchet is a mechanic and gets dragged in to saving the universe by the ever-moral Clank, don’t you just hate it when that happens! This is, however, no bog standard 3D platformer, I’m pleased to report.
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It’s a little bit sluggish to get involved in the highly comical, and sometimes moral, plot, but once it gets there you will find yourself laughing your gravitron magnaboots off. Once you’ve put your boots back on, you begin to notice the striking music in the game too. It is very filmic with climactic music at all the right places in the story. It is surprisingly good to listen to, and there were many times I died due to over attention to the score. Which is quite a compliment.
The graphics are pleasantly crisp and stylised with a real attention to detail. All the widely varied monsters and aliens you have to kill have been painstakingly created and have individual movements, weapons and ways in which they are defeated. The levels too are just about the right size. You don’t find yourself endlessly walking around looking for a tiny object, hidden in a small crack, in a maze of 300 square miles. While this may be too easy for some, it will please younger audiences, as they will not spend too long in one level.
The array of weapons is incredibly substantial and original, too. You have a standard wrench (which performs varied tasks) along with weapons that vary from a ‘hand of doom’ glove (which fires small bombs that explode into 4 little robots who run after the enemies and blow them to smithereens), to a suck gun (which sucks up small enemies then fires them out at their mates!). This is combined with the gadgets you can pick up on the way. You can get anything from helmets to flying ships, shoes to walk upside-down and helicopter blades for Clank - the list is quite impressive.
I do have a bit of a problem with the controls, however. They have a large repertoire of moves that are guided fluently, once mastered, by the two analogue controllers. Personally I found them reasonably accessible but with this game aimed at young gamers, will they be too annoying? The game play options too are rather limited (with no 2 player option or difficulty rating) and if you were to complete this game I feel it would offer you very little extra to go back to.
Can this game go on to achieve the dizzy heights of Jak and Daxter? It shares many of its qualities and even surpasses it in the areas of aesthetics and overall atmosphere. This game is without doubt a worthy progression in the 3D platform genre and I wait with baited breath for a sequel. Come on chaps, don’t disappoint. If you don’t you’ll have millions of children and adults running the streets for bolts in order to acquire a hover board. Confused? Well buy the game. Enough said.
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Judging from the general gamer- and reviewer-impression, that's slightly harsh score - yet not bad at all. It's being praised as a likely contender for GOTY, which is impressive for a "normal" platformer like this one. Ought to be great.
I loved J&D and I'm sure I'll do the same with this one, if only I could get myself off from VC and earn some cash. Or even better, I could just ask for it for x-mas.
Do that, I will ;)
how do you get the last three gold bolts on the last level
thats crap
u need more photos u ass whole"s"
i cant believe it there more movies in the beggining level than there are picturs
whos that anyway i need 2 c more photos
i could beat the game b4 i c better pictures than that o wait i just did
o thats what it does i thought it was comments on stuff like the sight im sorry plz reply 2 me cause i have no clue where 2 get the gold weapons all i know is that they cost money and 4 gold bolts
I need the two gold bolts for the level that you get the hologuise, PLease tell me?
were do you find the hologuise.
I love this game and my family have really enjoyed playing it. Its full of new things to do where you collect gold bolts, get skill points and collect as many weapons and gadgets as you can afford with bolts.
Its taken hours to complete and its the kind of game you are happy to play again.
I am the son of the lead animator for this game. Oliver Wade
i have beat the game twice and to get the gold weaps beat the game, go to novalis and take the nearby teleporter and yes they cost a HELL LOT the less expensive cost 10,000 but not as much as the R.Y.N.O (Rip You a New One) though
How do you acquire a hover board?
you get the hover bord on out post 11 level after killing all the sand mice.
how indeed. I am stuck with the very same problem. however I have only one more to find on the last level, but I am unable to find it. if you now know please save me.
really? thats awesome. do you like the actual game?
how the hell do i get all 30 skill points?????????
how the hell do i get all 30 skill points?????????
This game is really fun but what help r the sand mice?
I'm stock in the planet where you have to win the hover board race, and i can't accomplish the other mission 'cause I always drawn, How do I swim? Where can I find the thing to swim better
where are the 2 gold bolts in the last level :-)
On VELDIN to get the last 3 GOLD BOLTS
1.Go about half way through the level to a blue laser thingy with a small enemy behind.Use the TAUNTER to lure the enemy onto a switch.Then go throgh the tunnel to find a GOLD BOLT.
2.Go a bit past no 1 where you have to SWINGSHOT across to 2 or 3 enemys.Don't SWINGSHOT across but look to the right and you will see some platforms. Jump across these to find the second GOLD BOLT.
3.When you get to a place with about 7 NINJA people don't jump across into the tunnel.There is a platform near the edge of the cliff.jump on it and there is another platform with a GRIND RAIL.Grind down that to find the 3rd and final GOLD BOLT.
Someone PLEASE tell me the easiest way in Ratchet and clank to finish the
race in blackwater city in under 1:35 to get the "speedy" skill point
How do I get all the gold bolts.
On returning to Ratchets home planet, i get stuck trying to get onto a ledge shortly after the cave with the floaty blokes in it. Anyone know how to jump higher or is it a glitch in the game? Any suggestions?
this game kicks ass
when is the new Ratchet and Clank 3 going to come out?
Great preview! I totally agree with all the positive things you have said about it :-D. This game definitely deserves the rating you gave it! :-)
Hey, "suck my" person, you are so rude. :-( Shut up.
make a rachet and clank 3
make a rachet and clank 3
make a rachet and clank 3
make a rachet and clank 3
make a rachet and clank 3
make a rachet and clank 3
R&C 3 is coming in November, so you can stop asking.
I still dont understand how to get the hologuise on ps2
the first r and c
Oliver Wade is so nice! ^_^ And one heckuva artist too.
Can someone tell me how to get the skill point speedy? coz i can't beat the race in 1:35 and this is my last skill point!!! and i want to beat the whole game u know HELP
Hey can someone tell me how to get to the gold weapons
you guys suck I was wondrering about the new ratchet and clank after going commando and nobody heardf of it you lick
this game is awsome cant wait till uya comes out
ratchet and clank 3 is comin out in nov 2 2004
Hay Bexter there sand sharks you have to kill not sand mice!!!!!
i dont no tomos i cant find em eather!!!!!!
thanks a bunch Jake Hackney i've been tryna get that GOLD bolt for over 8 months.........
.......searioucely!!!!!
i cant bilive it theres still peoples comments from 2002.
thats just wierd!!!!!!!!!!!
Im getting rearly boardnow nowone else is putting in comments.
the last peorson to put in a comment in apart from me put it in yesterday and wanted to now about magic skill point!!!!!!
thats it still no one has submited another comment.
im never comeing on this site again....................
................well maby i might cange my mind:naahh!!!!!!!
SDFASEF
RATCHET AND CLANK UP YOUR ARSENALS.
FROM:BROCK
how do i get the 30 skill points?
i only have 8
Where the hell do I find the hologuise?!?!?!?!?! :-(
any links to music ?
ive beaten all 3 ratchet & clank games. You people are so stupid.
jkrgfbhnl is right.if all you stupid people out there just stop and think the games are not that HARD.by the way ive beaten all 3 ratchet & clank games. so everybody SHUT UP.SU MY b@ll$
how do you find captain quake in blackwater city in ratchet and clank 1?
ndc
I would just like to say I have all 3 Ratchet and clank games and have EVERYTHING on the first 2.So if any of you need help call me at 322-0523.Ask for Patrick.
I cant find any of the skill points. How do tou find them/
I think you sould make a 4th Rachet&Clank game.
you suck
To beat the race in under 1:35 get the zoomer and do tricks and get boosts. Hold down Square at all times.
this game is of the hook
this game is of the hook
this game is of the hook
If anyone needs help,ask me.I already beat the game.
Ask me.
I'v now after TWO WHOLE YEAR'S completed all three games!
Well OK I completed NO.1 and 2 a week after I got em but its still been two years sinse I'v entered a comment!
SO HA HA HHHAAAARRRR!!!!!!
I'v now after TWO WHOLE YEAR'S completed all three games!
Well OK I completed NO.1 and 2 a week after I got em but its still been two years sinse I'v entered a comment!
SO HA HA HHHAAAARRRR!!!!!!
I'v now after A WHOLE YEAR completed all three games!
Well OK I completed NO.2 and 3 a week after I got em but its still been a year sinse I'v entered a comment!
SO HA HA HHHAAAARRRR!!!!!!
I'v now after A WHOLE YEAR completed all three games!
Well OK I completed NO.2 and 3 a week after I got em but its still been a year sinse I'v entered a comment!
SO HA HA HHHAAAARRRR!!!!!!
i have no freakin idea how to get the ryno to beat drek on the last level i mean how can u save up that much money it seems impossible..........
yah im the man im playin this game now and i have 103,356 bolts
yah im the man im playin this game now and i have 103,356 bolts
Ever wondered how to get all 3 gold bolts on the last level planet veldin.
To get the first one: Keep going until you see a blueforce field. It's around an area with a circular floor and a little machine you can hide behind. Go to it, get out your taunter and use it. The frog will come to you and run over the button inside. Kill the frog.Go the end of the path and get it.
To get the second one: When you get to your first swingshot target you would of noticed that you went past some buildings. Well when up on the ledge turn your camera to the top of the building. You will see a platform on it. Jump on the platform and the other ones. There's your next gold bot.
To get the third one. Go to the area were it has a PLATFORM COMING OUT OF THE GROUND turn your camera around.You will see a bit of land. Go on it take the grindrail. Well I think there's a grindrail. Can't remember. Then at the end get the gold bot. Go up the ladder then you have all 3 gold bolts for that level.
Ever wondered how to get all 3 gold bolts on the last level planet veldin.
To get the first one: Keep going until you see a blueforce field. It's around an area with a circular floor and a little machine you can hide behind. Go to it, get out your taunter and use it. The frog will come to you and run over the button inside. Kill the frog.Go the end of the path and get it.
To get the second one: When you get to your first swingshot target you would of noticed that you went past some buildings. Well when up on the ledge turn your camera to the top of the building. You will see a platform on it. Jump on the platform and the other ones. There's your next gold bot.
To get the third one. Go to the area were it has a PLATFORM COMING OUT OF THE GROUND turn your camera around.You will see a bit of land. Go on it take the grindrail. Well I think there's a grindrail. Can't remember. Then at the end get the gold bot. Go up the ladder then you have all 3 gold bolts for that level.
Ever wondered how to get all 3 gold bolts on the last level planet veldin.
To get the first one: Keep going until you see a blueforce field. It's around an area with a circular floor and a little machine you can hide behind. Go to it, get out your taunter and use it. The frog will come to you and run over the button inside. Kill the frog.Go the end of the path and get it.
To get the second one: When you get to your first swingshot target you would of noticed that you went past some buildings. Well when up on the ledge turn your camera to the top of the building. You will see a platform on it. Jump on the platform and the other ones. There's your next gold bot.
To get the third one. Go to the area were it has a PLATFORM COMING OUT OF THE GROUND turn your camera around.You will see a bit of land. Go on it take the grindrail. Well I think there's a grindrail. Can't remember. Then at the end get the gold bot. Go up the ladder then you have all 3 gold bolts for that level.
Ever wondered how to get all 3 gold bolts on the last level planet veldin.
To get the first one: Keep going until you see a blueforce field. It's around an area with a circular floor and a little machine you can hide behind. Go to it, get out your taunter and use it. The frog will come to you and run over the button inside. Kill the frog.Go the end of the path and get it.
To get the second one: When you get to your first swingshot target you would of noticed that you went past some buildings. Well when up on the ledge turn your camera to the top of the building. You will see a platform on it. Jump on the platform and the other ones. There's your next gold bot.
To get the third one. Go to the area were it has a PLATFORM COMING OUT OF THE GROUND turn your camera around.You will see a bit of land. Go on it take the grindrail. Well I think there's a grindrail. Can't remember. Then at the end get the gold bot. Go up the ladder then you have all 3 gold bolts for that level.
Ever wondered how to get all 3 gold bolts on the last level planet veldin.
To get the first one: Keep going until you see a blueforce field. It's around an area with a circular floor and a little machine you can hide behind. Go to it, get out your taunter and use it. The frog will come to you and run over the button inside. Kill the frog.Go the end of the path and get it.
To get the second one: When you get to your first swingshot target you would of noticed that you went past some buildings. Well when up on the ledge turn your camera to the top of the building. You will see a platform on it. Jump on the platform and the other ones. There's your next gold bot.
To get the third one. Go to the area were it has a PLATFORM COMING OUT OF THE GROUND turn your camera around.You will see a bit of land. Go on it take the grindrail. Well I think there's a grindrail. Can't remember. Then at the end get the gold bot. Go up the ladder then you have all 3 gold bolts for that level.
Ever wondered how to get all 3 gold bolts on the last level planet veldin.
To get the first one: Keep going until you see a blueforce field. It's around an area with a circular floor and a little machine you can hide behind. Go to it, get out your taunter and use it. The frog will come to you and run over the button inside. Kill the frog.Go the end of the path and get it.
To get the second one: When you get to your first swingshot target you would of noticed that you went past some buildings. Well when up on the ledge turn your camera to the top of the building. You will see a platform on it. Jump on the platform and the other ones. There's your next gold bot.
To get the third one. Go to the area were it has a PLATFORM COMING OUT OF THE GROUND turn your camera around.You will see a bit of land. Go on it take the grindrail. Well I think there's a grindrail. Can't remember. Then at the end get the gold bot. Go up the ladder then you have all 3 gold bolts for that level.
Ever wondered how to get all 3 gold bolts on the last level planet veldin.
To get the first one: Keep going until you see a blueforce field. It's around an area with a circular floor and a little machine you can hide behind. Go to it, get out your taunter and use it. The frog will come to you and run over the button inside. Kill the frog.Go the end of the path and get it.
To get the second one: When you get to your first swingshot target you would of noticed that you went past some buildings. Well when up on the ledge turn your camera to the top of the building. You will see a platform on it. Jump on the platform and the other ones. There's your next gold bot.
To get the third one. Go to the area were it has a PLATFORM COMING OUT OF THE GROUND turn your camera around.You will see a bit of land. Go on it take the grindrail. Well I think there's a grindrail. Can't remember. Then at the end get the gold bot. Go up the ladder then you have all 3 gold bolts for that level.
Who's got all ten gold weapons to watch that behind the scenes stuff. I have. It's cool
Brilliant game but why cant ya drive the Jet on Pokitaru? and where do ya think I could find a list of the worlds?
how do you get the skill points transported swing it and tricky
I have beaten the game entirely but I still can not get better than 1:39.11 on the hoverboard race. Much less 1:35 to get the "Speedy" Skill Point. I have searched everywhere & no one has a list of the short cuts or fastest routes. Need Help...ANYONE out there?
how do u get all 30 skill points?????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this game is well good but naw i'm getting a bit board with it. does anyone agree with me?
Iv'e completed it about 20 times!!!!
oh year the guy who named himself ratchet, it is NOT immposibale to get the ryhno.
this game is well good but naw i'm getting a bit board with it. does anyone agree with me?
Iv'e completed it about 20 times!!!!
oh year the guy who named himself ratchet, it is NOT immposibale to get the ryhno.
Ratchet and Clank and the other ratchet and clank games are the best games I've ever played. Great job Insomniac!
where are all the gold weapons?
where are all the gold bolts?
it's a great game i love golden wepens and the .R.Y.N.O. is better
Nice to see 2.5 years of posts of enthousiastic players!
Well deserved I might say... Terrific graphics, very fun and dynamic levels, and good well worked out gameplay. It's really uncommon for games to be good in all three, but Ratchet & Clank surely is!
P.S. got all the goldies and 29 skill points, but that Rilgar race in under 1:35 has still eluded me, 1:39 is as close as I can get as well... any hints?
(and yes, it's actually 3.5 years :P )
I love to play Ratchet and Clank.I mean it is so fun.
I remember the Insomniac Museum from the second and third one.I could spend litterally 2-3 hours there.
I love the arsenal of weapons.For example there is a
pyrociter, there is a plasma whip and there is a blitz gun.I still havent got past any of them but I do like to play around and find the extras.I love to go in the starship pheonix from the third one.You can go in a virtual reality(VR)arena,you can go on the bridge and you can go in a trophy room and you can go in your living quarters.I also have one last thing, the armor!You can get armor from all kinds of vendors!!!!!
what tricks are done on cabilleo three to get the magacian skillpoint?
What is the hologuise in ratchet and clank 1 and where we we find it
what is skill point tricky
love this game lots !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
love this game lots !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHERE DO YOU FIND THE HOLOGUISE
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WHERE DO YOU FIND THE HOLOGUISE???
i've finished all 4 ratchet and clank games