Ratchet & Clank Reviews

Ratchet & Clank is ranked in the 96th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Apr 14, 2016

You won't be disappointed if you're looking for the tight controls the series is known to have: Ratchet & Clank controls like a dream.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2016

Ratchet & Clank is one of the best games on the PlayStation 4. It is filled with everything one can ask for in a great 3rd person action game that never takes itself too seriously.

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9.2 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2016

The Ratchet and Clank remake hearkens back to a very different time. It wasn't even that long ago and yet, it was indeed very different. But I'm not going to focus on past vs.

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Gareth Fidler
Top Critic
8 / 10
Apr 23, 2016

It's easy to see why Insomniac is held in such high regard when it consistently delivers experiences as well polished and enjoyable as Ratchet & Clank. Everything, ranging from the gorgeous visuals to the excellent voice acting, the well-paced story, and the immaculate musical score, contribute to a timeless package well worth its surprisingly low entrance fee. Ratchet & Clank pays loving homage to its roots by enjoying the kind of lavish remix that only fourteen years of gaming evolution can bring to the table and, by doing so, has created a universe well worth saving.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 20, 2016

All in all, Ratchet and Clank is a reboot done right. It captures the same feel of the original game but is bigger, more polished and offers more content.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 19, 2016

Insomniac Games has done a great job of taking the best elements of the original while upgrading both the gameplay and the graphics in order to appeal to modern players.

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May 1, 2016

This is a reboot done right. Recognizable, yet innovative. Well done, Insomniac!

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80 / 100
Apr 11, 2016

Whether or not you played or remember the original, Ratchet & Clank on PS4 is worth picking up for anyone interested in great looking action, occasional puzzles and platforming.

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The Skinny
Game Review by Darren Carle
Top Critic
May 16, 2016

In the world of popular entertainment, the ‘reboot/re-imaging/regurgitation’ of licenses is becoming something of an easy fix to an ailing franchise – with mixed results. Ratchet and Clank can consider itself a success on those terms; an invigorating fresh start and an excellent bedrock for the future of the series.

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9 / 10
Apr 9, 2016

With extraordinary attention to detail and a slew of warranted, purposeful additions to core content and gameplay, Ratchet & Clank on the PS4 is well worth the price of entry.

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Eric Zander
Top Critic
8.6 / 10.0
Apr 19, 2016

At the end of the day, it's hard not to fall in love with the new Ratchet & Clank. Leave it to Insomniac to maintain what made the original game so amazing 14 years ago, while still adding a modern twist to attract a new generation of gamers.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 22, 2016

This might not be the best Ratchet & Clank title ever, but it still lives up to the series' reputation for tight platforming, enjoyable action, and peerless presentation.

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8.8 / 10.0
Apr 18, 2016

While I was left a little underwhelmed by certain elements of the story and the diminishing of Chairman Drek, Ratchet & Clank is every inch the game I hoped it would be. That the game is such an audiovisual feast is almost enough on its own to recommend this game to any Playstation 4 owner. Adding action-packed and compelling gameplay systems that reward at every turn simply tips the scale for what is an incredible package. This is a game that transported me back to my childhood and kicked up a storm of nostalgia. It is also proof positive that Insomniac have lost none of their sharpness, even after fourteen years of intergalactic travel.

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4.4 / 5.0
Jun 2, 2016

Ratchet and Clank packs a sentiment and graphically stunning punch, but remains imperfect beneath the surface.

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4 / 5.0
Apr 11, 2016

Ratchet & Clank is more than just a mere remake of the 2002 classic as Insomniac Games took big risks and they paid off.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2016

Whether you're a season Ratchet & Clank player or if you're new to the series, this one is well worth the budget asking price.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 12, 2016

Insomniac Games have crafted a beautiful reimagining of the original game that must be experienced by every fan of the series. It may not impress old fans of the series due to it being largely similar to previous entries but it will certainly impress new comers.

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4.3 / 5.0
Apr 12, 2016

Ratchet & Clank is an upgraded version of the classic. It doesn't need to be much more than that, and what it does it does well.

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games(TM)
games™ Team
Top Critic
9 / 10
May 20, 2016

A visual overhaul gives new life to old mechanics

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Ian Howarth
Top Critic
8 / 10
May 7, 2016

It's a great reboot/re-release. Maybe one of the best, but with a new story that doesn't focus on our heroes and the solidifying of their bond as partners I'm sure that newcomers to the series will only be staying for the fantastic gameplay, but quickly forgetting about the franchise once they put it down.

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