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October 2009
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The editors liked
Nice variety
Satisfying story and ending
Clever puzzles
It's absolutely gorgeous.
Clank's puzzle portions are outstanding
Combat is smooth and rewarding
Lots of cool gadgets and weapons
Traveling across the universe is really cool
Tons of worthwhile collectibles.
Clank puzzles
Open world elements
Weapons like Mr. Zurkon
Skill Points
Excellent platforming action. A variety of customizable weapons and a fun time-control mechanic. Bright
Vibrant
Beautiful visuals
Humorous and touching story
Excellent voice acting and some of the best gameplay in a platformer.
The editors didn't like
A bit heavy on combat for my taste
Some lackluster weapons
Some irritating camera issues.
Camera problems on spherical worlds
Invisible walls sometimes impede progress during jumping portions.
Tructo Mods
Space missions
Trophies and Challenge Mode
There's an abundance of gameplay. It's a robust single player experience
And I particularly love that Insomniac has kept their signature Skill Points
With their own quirky requirements
S...
Storyline slightly confusing to new entrants to the series.
Some of the gameplay feels like we've been there before.
A Crack In Time clocks in at just over 10 hours and offers some fun diversions without a huge commitment. All in all, the game is engaging and the story involving the lovable Lombax and his robotic sidekick has many great and genuine laughs.A Crack in ...
Abstract: As you can see above, the subheading for this review is: "You got moxie, kid. I like that." That, however, wasn't the first entry. The original text – before being stricken from the record – was: "A crate love story." Why? Because few modern series' ha...
Abstract: Coming into a game series -- or anything for that matter -- on the close of a series is a little like opening the book to the last chapter and trying to figure out what happened in the previous chapters and books. In this case, it's fortunate that Rat...
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Published: 2009-10-27, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Clank has dutifully served as Ratchet's robotic sidekick for years, accompanying the gun-crazy lombax across the universe but mostly staying in the background while Ratchet had the fun. In Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, Clank steps out from...
Clank's puzzle portions are outstanding, Combat is smooth and rewarding, Lots of cool gadgets and weapons, Traveling across the universe is really cool, Tons of worthwhile collectibles.
Camera problems on spherical worlds, Invisible walls sometimes impede progress during jumping portions.
Clever time-manipulation puzzles and improved pacing make this the best Ratchet game in years. ...
Abstract: It's always time for some Ratchet & Clank. Why you ask? Because there are not many games or game series out there exactly like it. Insomniac's lovable blend of platforming, gadgets and action-packed shooting nearly always hits the right chords, and the...
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Published: 2009-10-26, Author: Joe , review by: gamespy.com
Nice variety; satisfying story and ending; clever puzzles; it's absolutely gorgeous.
A bit heavy on combat for my taste; some lackluster weapons; some irritating camera issues.
Abstract: With its fantastic mix of platforming and shooting gameplay, the Ratchet & Clank series has always struck me as a sort of modern day Mega Man. I mean, there are obviously plenty of differences between the two series, but on a fundamental level the two ...
Abstract: Will cracks open the latest game in the Ratchet & Clank series and discovers that it won't disappoint fans of Sony's flagship platforming franchise. In fact, it may gain some new ones. GamePro Score User Score Write your review! Few gaming franchises h...
