Ratchet & Clank Reviews

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8 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2016

Initially, I wasn't all that excited to hear about a Ratchet & Clank reboot, but having actually played it, I don't mind seeing a resurgence at all. This feels like a last-ditch effort for Sony to bring this series into the spotlight again, and honestly, I hope it works out.

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Apr 18, 2016

Insomniac reimagines a classic, making it more than a simple movie tie-in.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 12, 2016

Ratchet & Clank is something worthwhile for fans new and old alike

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8 / 10
Apr 11, 2016

Ratchet & Clank is a veritable power fantasy fueled by rockets and carried by specialty gadgets.

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8 / 10
Apr 12, 2016

An excellent remake, with exceptionally good graphics, that borrows just enough from the later games to keep things interesting for new fans and old.

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Apr 11, 2016

Despite some wonky tie-ins with the film, this is a gorgeous, thoroughly great platformer and a worthy reboot for Ratchet & Clank.

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8.3 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2016

I couldn't put the game down, and I immediately jumped into the post-game Challenge Mode to play more of it

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84%
Apr 25, 2016

A great platformer game, full of action, crazy weapons, and sense of humor

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8.4 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2016

Ratchet & Clank's comeback on PS4 is a truly enjoyable and intoxicating third person shooter. It really doesn't add anything to a well known formula, but it's a blast while it lasts!

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 22, 2016

The series is known for its humor and weaponry and both are used to great effect here. Qwark and his sidekicks, along with the enemies, all have fun personalities amplified by clever writing and excellent voice performances. Though the game relies heavily on combat along with its platforming, it's a family friendly game in both action and character presentation.

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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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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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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2016

I knew that I was looking forward to revisiting Ratchet and Clank's origins, but I didn't know how much I'd really missed Ratchet & Clank until I got the opportunity to play it all over again for the first time, and this brand new experience is every bit as good as I remember it being 14 years ago.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2016

Not every part of the Ratchet & Clank formula still shines, but this PS4 reboot is gold. Updated controls are the perfect way to experience bombastic, addictive firefights with awesome weaponry.

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Eric Zander
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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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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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Chris Wray
Top Critic
8.6 / 10.0
May 28, 2016

Ratchet & Clank is a fantastic game and a strong return of both the franchise and developer Insomniac, who have done an outstanding job. It doesn't concern itself with being a movie tie-in and, as such, it ends up being a true Ratchet & Clank game, one that any fan will have already played and an excellent introduction to make new fans.

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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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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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8.8 / 10.0
Apr 11, 2016

Ratchet & Clank is a must-play for PS4-owning action game fans, and long-time fans of the franchise will fall in love with it all over again.

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