just build a gaming pc and then u can use a ps2 and ps3 emulator to make the games look better than ever (just make sure to own the original discs so its legal emulation).
Loved watching this review. I absolutely adored Rift Apart. It’s weapon lineup was great, the graphics looked like I was watching a Pixar movie and it’s gameplay and combat was so well done. Yeah the Trudi sections were the low points of the game. You can switch the flight controls to the left analog stick from the options, but it doesn’t make it all that much better. I didn’t really mind Ratchet’s portrayal all that much. Given how the game took place a long time after Into the Nexus, he hasn’t done any hero work in a long while so he may have been out of the game. I preferred it over his poor man’s Luke Skywalker portrayal in the PS4 game. I also encountered a few technical issues too. But I’m glad they’re getting patched. In terms of the Sheep featured in the gallery being Drek, it could be the alternate dimension version of Drek as it mentioned that Emperor Nefarious turned him into the Sheep, not Doctor Nefarious. I was a little disappointed that Ratchet wanting to find the Lombaxes didn’t receive a conclusion, but I have a feeling that’s what the ending was setting up. Especially as we see Ratchet, Clank and Talwyn looking at a Galactic map and Ratchet, Clank, Rivet and Kit jumping through a dimensional portal. Overall, I was very satisfied with Rift Apart. Would it be my favourite? That’s a tough one. My 3 Favourite R&C games are Going Commando, Up Your Arsenal and A Crack in Time. I can safely say Rift Apart has entered that competition and I can’t wait for the future of the franchise.
Glad you loved it! I get that Ratchet hasn't been active in a while, but I still find it weird he'd be scared of Amoeboids and talking so high pitched. He's definitely better than he was in the PS4 game though, his hesitation to see the Lombaxes was a good aspect to delve deeper into. I eventually realized the sheep was alternate dimension Drek after proofreading, but kept the line in as a joke lol, might be hard to tell though. It's actually a pretty clever way of using a non canon idea for a different dimension.
Glad to hear the game is a fun experience, I was hyped for it and it seems like the game didnt disappoint, just need a ps5 now to play it however. Playing Going Commando for the first time currently. After I saw your initial ranking video and seeing how much you praised the game, being an R&C fan I thought I just have to play it! Also I like how passionate you are about the franchise, it makes a review like this so much more meaningful and provides a video of quality rather than reviews from big companies who just speedrun the game to get the review finished as quick as possible
@@arcaedonluminos666 just finished it and working on the platinum trophy currently, oh man is the soundtrack truly amazing. Going commando is definitely up there for one of my favs
I found Ratchet’s characterisation to be a natural step forward after not doing anything heroic for a long time, in his shoes I’d be probably be anxious too considering the stakes were so much higher than usual. He probably hasn’t seen an ameboid in canon since the PS2 days so that’s something to factor in. Overall I agree with everything else you said it’s an amazing game that delivered. I had the same reservations as yourself going in so just I’m pleasantly surprised and can’t wait for the next game if there is one
It is true that he hadn't seen Amoeboids in years, but that's the case for many other enemies he encounters in the game, like the Robomutts and Sandsharks. Also, he did fight Amoeboids when fighting against Nefarious at the start of the game, so reacting to them like that later on is kind of inconsistent.
Excellent review. I know I can trust your judgement when it comes to reviews, with your fair share of praise and criticisms. So I am blown to see that it has exceeded your expectation, given that you have ranked it higher than what you predicted. Although I am still not in a rush to get my hands on it, this review made me very excited to play the game.
Coming back to this series after the original on the PS2 and the PS4 remake with this game was a real treat. Story was good, characters were cool, graphics were breathtaking, and the gameplay was really fun. The only things I can truly criticize are a lack of boss variety and the Trudy sections to an extent.
5 years for a game you can clock in half a day? Man I miss skillpoints and well designed levels instead of massive empty landscapes. At least it looks nice.
Took me more than a day, and while I can probably do it in a day now, that's the case for the other R&Cs as well. I think skill points are kind of redundant when there are trophies, though there could've been more challenging ones, as I got the Platinum almost without trying lol. I didn't find the levels empty, and they're big to accommodate fast traversal.
I never played any Ratchet and Clank games until a week ago, when I finally got a PS5. That's when I finally played the PS4 game that I got for free, but was waiting until I could play it at 60fps. I enjoyed it, especially the combat. Then I played Rift Apart, and I think I'm officially a fan of the series. I doubt I'll go back and play the older titles, but I look forward to what comes next!
i saw the game on youtube and the story weirdly bugged me and i didn't know why. it wasn't until kit entered the story that made me realise "apart from all the cool features the ps5 can do. the story is based on the alternate dimension characters and nothing else". it felt like this game was the first game to come after UYA or tools of destruction. to me, the story felt episodic because none of the characters past had anything to do with the main story. i haven't seen dunkey's review but some have said he labelled the story as "self-congratulatory" and looking back on that now, i can see where he's coming from. also as a savings goal i plan too get a ps5 with this game so can everyone in the comments wish me luck on that
Yeah, that's pretty accurate. I still found the story and alternate dimension counterparts interesting, and the focus on them might've saved the original characters from getting ruined by the newer writing style. Good luck with your goal!
if you wouldn't mind, i'd like to see you do a video on the original ps2 weapons maybe in like a tier list. it would also work as a pseudo top 10 list and that you could share some stories on the weapons like " i wouldn't go one game without this weapon" or something. the weapons are what kept me in the franchise and i always love it when people discuss topics like that. again this is only a request
thanks for your fair review, my hope for the game has arisen. I'm looking to play it when I can, I've only played the original 4. It would be nice to know what you think about games that share similar elements (Destroy all humans, rougue trooper, metroid prime, psi-ops) i think i should add the new doom games to that list as well (2016, and eternal)
I haven't played any of those games you've mentioned, I guess I haven't played that many shooters outside of R&C. I will play Mass Effect later this year though.
Im currently replaying Rift Apart and im really happy with the game, although writing wise ive felt like they couldve made better and more interesting decisions in a lot of character interactions and what not
21:21 In Ratchet and Clank Size Matters, you gain an armor effect from equipping a full set armor. However you can do some combinations to get "secret" effect (and unlock a new set with a new name). Im happy to see changeable armor return, but a bit dissapointing no effects (it was mostly wrench effects back then) also you had to new game + like 2-3 times to get the last set, you could make a armorset that made phantom decoys behind you or ice walls with wrench, pretty cool. (Edit: Im pretty sure you still havent finished Ratchet and Clank Size Matters lol, it was fun on PSP)
I finally got a ps5 and ofc bought rift apart, and I enjoyed it. It was a refreshing update from the kind of lifeless ps4 version and the combination of great combat and graphics made it a blast to play, I cant wait for the next installments as Insomniac have been popping off with their games recently, epically the Spider-Man department, I have hope for the future of rachet and clank.
This game made me stop picking any singular Ratchet game my “favorite game of all time” because my top three favorite games, This, Going Commando, and Crack in Time, offer their own different things that I will not get in the other games in the franchise nor will I expect to get in a future title. I love Going Commando for its wicked variety I love Crack in Time for being the most Mario-like in terms of structure (helps that Orvus is voiced by Mario himself) And I love Rift Apart for scratching my Uncharted Itch AND inserting classic Ratchet gameplay as well as expanding on the Hoverboots. This series just makes me so goddamned happy
Indeed, different R&C games have their own strengths over others. I still say Going Commando is my favorite, since I feel like it's the ultimate representation of what R&C is, but A Crack in Time in particular does do certain things better, so it's a constant struggle between those 2 for me. I don't hold Rift Apart in quite as high regard, but I can't deny that it has my favorite combat and traversal!
@@arcaedonluminos666 i mean, Rift Apart is still new so more thoughts will stew. But it’s also gonna be hard to forget the dumb smile I had on my face as I was playing it. That scene where Ratchet describes Quark to Quantum damn near made me cry
The gameplay is perfect but the writing and music put down for me a bit. The writing is inconsistent at times. I think Ratchet doesn't feel like Ratchet in this game. I feel Ratchet character die in into nexus. I am bias to PS2 games because I really like the soundtrack of those games. My tier list 1. R& C Crack in time 2. R&C going commando 3. R&C 1 4. R&C deadlocked 5. R&C up your arsenal 6. R&C rift apart 7. R&C tools 8. R&C into nexus 9. R&C quest for boo. 10. R&C 2016 game
@@buecomet831 He was fine in ITN, but I didn't find the writing of that game all that interesting. Felt a bit filler-ish, same for Ratchet's character, who didn't really change his mindset. At least Rift Apart brought about change in that regard, though not without also kind of dumbing him down, unfortunately.
@@arcaedonluminos666 yeah I think because they want new audience who are like 7-8 to play this game, at the end of the day, it's all about bringing new people into the mix, mostly young people.
the "rifts" had nothing to do with the SSD, they are preloaded just like literly all games with a portal function towards another dimension in real-time.
There’s a lot to love about this game. However, what keeps it from being perfect for me is its writing. It claims to be a standalone story, but it opens up by directly referencing the Great Clock, and calling back to Clank taking the Dimensionator from Nexus. That made me think “yo! Is this a continuation of the Future series after all!” But what confused me is later on, where Ratchet acts all surprised at seeing another Lombax. It made no sense, because it’s implied that this is the Ratchet from the Future series, and who played through A Crack In Time. I’m guessing that’s what they meant by referencing older games, but it was super confusing to experience. Ratchet definitely felt off. I liked his arc about the Lombaxes, but he was a bit too scared. The intro where he was worried about being washed up was fine with me, that felt right. But the Amiboid dialogue line made no sense. If he was disgusted by them instead of fearful, that would have worked a lot better. I also felt like Rivet and Kit made up a little too well. I can understand Rivet forgiving her, but they seem to be redoing the 2016 “instant buddies” thing, which I don’t like. Definitely have them make up, but let them interact with each other more before reaching a close bond. Hopefully the next game addresses that. Also, there were some small details that were overlooked, like how Ratchet and Rivet would suddenly have items that their counterparts had in the previous level (e.g. Rivet suddenly having hover boots). For me, though, if this game had better writing and more enemy variety, it would easily be the best in the series. That said, I have never played the original trilogy, because my first console was the PS3. And PS Now doesn’t include them (and isn’t in Australia) I have, however, picked it up for Vita from a friend. From what I’ve seen, the controls aren’t great, but it’s still good to play.
Insomniac wanted Rift Apart to feel like something of a standalone, so that newcomers could easily get into it, but it is still a sequel. I think it makes sense for Ratchet to act surprised and awkward at meeting a new Lombax, they're hard to come by, after all. He's definitely too scared throughout the game, though. I've heard the Vita ports of the OT aren't very good, hopefully you won't have too many troubles. They do exist on PS Store on PS3 if you want to play them there.
@@arcaedonluminos666 My PS3 doesn’t work well anymore, and I’m anyways moving somewhere else for Uni for a few months. Also, it felt like Ratchet was too surprised to see another Lombax, which doesn’t help that Rivet said the exact same thing. Then again, it’s implied Angela exists in her universe as well, so who knows what’s going on there. This is a weird timeline.
Now, I want to say that I’ve been a fan of all the PS2 games since they originally released all the way up until Deadlocked. The only other games outside of the first four on PS2 were Quest for Booty, a Crack in Time, and the PS4 game which I personally hated with a passion, with that being said, maybe it’s not fair for me to judge Rift Apart compared to my own love of the originals because it’s fair to say that I haven’t been around for the series entire evolution, and I’m very biased for the original PS2 games. That’s my preface of saying that I’m potentially not the most fair of reviewers. With that being said, this game’s graphics are revolutionary when it comes to animated movies come to life in video game form. All of the animations when enemies get damaged by certain weapons, the crispness of all the 3D models, and how much the objects in this game just pop out of my screen are amazing. I’m not that convinced the Ray traced reflections are that amazing of a graphical feature in any game, but they’re definitely a welcome addition, especially when using certain armors. Voice acting, I also felt Ratchet & Clank’s voice performances were off. Not just the performances, but the writing itself. Nearly 90% of the time they both sound super insecure with themselves, which in the right context would be great but it’s just out of nowhere. Ratchet didn’t seem like himself anymore while Clank sounded like he was very guilt ridden the whole game, which kind of make sense because he does think he’s responsible for the dimensions going amuck, but he was still generally not entertaining or even endearing to listen to at all. Rivet’s voice acting was okay, can’t find anything wrong with it but I don’t think she or her writing excelled at anything either, she actually kind of reminded me of how Ratchet used to act in the older games (kinda). Kit was absolutely the best addition to the cast, I think that’s because I found her personality to be more fresh and believable since she’s not used to having company and genuinely is afraid of hurting others. But otherwise, I was very, very underwhelmed with the writing and most vocal performances. I loved both Nefarious’s though! I would really hope he could be in the next game but evolve as a character, while the emperor nefarious could make another appearance too. Quark and Quantum I felt were fine as well! I don’t want to bog my comment too long and I realize that I’ve complained more than I’ve praised. The game was really fun, miles better than 2016 R&C, and I can see myself going through challenge mode a few times. For me personally though, the tone was way off for me, the weapons were great but I felt the order in how they were unlocked could of been better, the level design was very bland (loved the Clank puzzles though! And planet Cordelion felt top tier). While there were some funny moments, nothing made me laugh out loud like the past games, the soundtrack was bland, the arena was boring, and there weren’t enough platforming sections imo. As a Ratchet & Clank game, it’s definitely a 6/10 for me, but as a game as a whole it’s an 8.2. I’m glad that Insomniac wants to continue with the series, we’re lucky to have had so many games in this franchise, but I really hope with the next game we get levels that are a lot more focused on platforming, better hacking, way more enemy variety, and more intriguing character dynamics across the whole cast.
I'll admit that part of why I enjoyed the writing is that it's just much better than that of R&C PS4, and the best since A Crack in Time. I much prefer ACIT's writing, as well as the PS2 games', but Rift Apart impressed me, given the standards set by PS4 lol. That's also why I was pleasantly surprised by the music, which I do think is pretty well composed, even though I much prefer the PS2 music. Would be great if the next game can still improve on these factors.
@@arcaedonluminos666 I apologize if I sounded overly pessimistic! It’s genuinely refreshing to hear a positive take like yours especially since you’ve played every game in the series! I’d say when it comes down to the nitty gritty, the gunplay is still there and it’s fantastic! While I didn’t enjoy every level, at least half of them were still really fun, and the other levels I didn’t really enjoy are just because I’m not a huge fan of the more open structure of them (so Corson V, Sargasso, and Savali). And the writing is still good for what it is, I feel like the first half of the game’s writing isn’t great but once Kit is introduced is when things start to pick up. My favorite dialogue would definitely have to be when Ratchet & Kit are in Cordelion (the underwater level) with the drones, the killer fish, and switching between dimensions was amazing. Anyways, awesome review boss man! Keep up the great work! And I’m just glad Ratchet & Clank are still relevant these days, and hopefully we can get at least one more game this generation on PS5.
It just sounds really weird to me. I wonder whether JAT was directed differently, or has just grown out of the role at this point. He did have some normal sounding lines though, so idk.
@@javiersaenz1040 I don't quite remember him sounding old in that game. I do know Clank's voice has kind of evolved over time though, but I found it especially noticeable in Rift Apart.
Okay I'm not the only one who kit reminds as the friendly giant I finaly starting to complete the weapons. I don't like the new game plus us much as in the PS2 games. And especially in this game. the hardest diffculty level is too hard. you get sniped often in movement . you get attacked from behind (with an evil precision) going down in difficulty is too easy because of the many options to fast clear and especially crowd control). Yeah I love the Weapons. but getting TwoShot from behind in the Arena because I can't Stun/Freeze them feels wrong. The most problem I have with the combat is that the Shots aren't good seen on the background (at least in the arena). So yes I love the Game. but no the combat isn't peak. Not if you want the High Diffculty come from the game and not restricting youself. In that Regard Deadlock did a much better job. I hope there gonna be at least a few New Games + Contents.
Ratchet’s characterization here bothers me too, to the point I don’t really buy this as a follow up to into the nexus. I’ve complained about that about inFAMOUS 2 and how that game made Cole Macgrath a completely different character, this game makes inFAMOUS 2 look like it doesn’t even have that issue
That’s fair. I did play the first one, well…first, where Cole seems like someone in his mid/late 30’s whereas in the 2nd game he acts a lot more like he’s in his 20’s
They dumbed R&C games down because they’re marketing more towards a younger audience as compared to the older games where Ratchet is much more sarcastic
This is my second favorite game that I ever played in any game console I played. Sure it does have it's flaw and stuff but that doesn't mean it was totally bad, HELL NO. What I'm saying is that for a newcomer who played the 2016 one, yeah hate me (I never play the original ones on PS2 or PS3, I had an Xbox at that time), I adore Rift Apart, it is probably the best Ratchet And Clank game we got in a while. The gameplay was simple and I like how they tweaked in a bit with the mechanics. The story was great, not like spectacular like the old ones or emotional like ACIT, but it better than the 2016 story. Overall: For me I gave it a strong 10/10 for me. I thought it was perfect for me. If I had to rank it, probably a top 6-7 game in the R&C series.
@@arcaedonluminos666 Well I never play any of them. I know I was baby when the PS2 came out and I was like what 4 or 5 years old when the PS3 was announce.
I got Destruction AllStars with PS Plus, but I haven't been subscribed for some months, so I haven't tried it yet. We don't really know about many upcoming PS5 only games yet, so I mostly have PS4 games that are backwards compatible with the PS5, and I'm mainly looking forward to cross-gen titles like Horizon Forbidden West and God of War. Out of PS5 launch titles, I have Miles Morales, but I've only played that on PS4 to now. I am currently replaying its predecessor though, so I'm planning to replay Miles Morales soon. Hopefully some cool looking PS5 only games will be unveiled soon.
@@androidoficeandfire9667 Yep, that's the first game I played on PS5! Not for long though, but I did record some footage from that game for this review. It's great to finally be able to play it in 60FPS, even though it felt very unusual lol.
Why did they make Ratchet so whiney? ugh... I loved the game otherwise. Also I love how Rivet mentions Angela in the prison, insomniac rubbing Salt in the wound of Angela fans again 🤣
@@arcaedonluminos666 exactly lol, they keep mentioning her but will never actually bring her back, it's too late for that now. I want her to come back but there are just too many retcons that it wouldn't make sense at this point unless they found a way to actually explain her.
Seems like another weakening of the male protagonist and the over-masculinization of the female.. I really don't like that trope, anti-reality. And for what? Feelings.. Ugh
This was my first R&C and I loved it, one day I plan on getting a PS3 one day to play the older ones
Very nice!
Great idea
just build a gaming pc and then u can use a ps2 and ps3 emulator to make the games look better than ever (just make sure to own the original discs so its legal emulation).
If you get the upgraded version of PlayStation plus you get access to them
Loved watching this review. I absolutely adored Rift Apart. It’s weapon lineup was great, the graphics looked like I was watching a Pixar movie and it’s gameplay and combat was so well done. Yeah the Trudi sections were the low points of the game. You can switch the flight controls to the left analog stick from the options, but it doesn’t make it all that much better.
I didn’t really mind Ratchet’s portrayal all that much. Given how the game took place a long time after Into the Nexus, he hasn’t done any hero work in a long while so he may have been out of the game. I preferred it over his poor man’s Luke Skywalker portrayal in the PS4 game. I also encountered a few technical issues too. But I’m glad they’re getting patched.
In terms of the Sheep featured in the gallery being Drek, it could be the alternate dimension version of Drek as it mentioned that Emperor Nefarious turned him into the Sheep, not Doctor Nefarious.
I was a little disappointed that Ratchet wanting to find the Lombaxes didn’t receive a conclusion, but I have a feeling that’s what the ending was setting up. Especially as we see Ratchet, Clank and Talwyn looking at a Galactic map and Ratchet, Clank, Rivet and Kit jumping through a dimensional portal.
Overall, I was very satisfied with Rift Apart. Would it be my favourite? That’s a tough one. My 3 Favourite R&C games are Going Commando, Up Your Arsenal and A Crack in Time. I can safely say Rift Apart has entered that competition and I can’t wait for the future of the franchise.
Glad you loved it! I get that Ratchet hasn't been active in a while, but I still find it weird he'd be scared of Amoeboids and talking so high pitched. He's definitely better than he was in the PS4 game though, his hesitation to see the Lombaxes was a good aspect to delve deeper into. I eventually realized the sheep was alternate dimension Drek after proofreading, but kept the line in as a joke lol, might be hard to tell though. It's actually a pretty clever way of using a non canon idea for a different dimension.
Glad to hear the game is a fun experience, I was hyped for it and it seems like the game didnt disappoint, just need a ps5 now to play it however. Playing Going Commando for the first time currently. After I saw your initial ranking video and seeing how much you praised the game, being an R&C fan I thought I just have to play it! Also I like how passionate you are about the franchise, it makes a review like this so much more meaningful and provides a video of quality rather than reviews from big companies who just speedrun the game to get the review finished as quick as possible
Awesome, I'm glad to hear it! How are you finding Going Commando?
@@arcaedonluminos666 Ive only just started it but enjoying it so far!
@@meatbag24 Nice, have fun with it!
@@arcaedonluminos666 just finished it and working on the platinum trophy currently, oh man is the soundtrack truly amazing. Going commando is definitely up there for one of my favs
@@meatbag24 Glad you loved it. The soundtrack is so good, just like the game in general!
i love how you pay homage to every voice actor. Its not something I see often in reviews but I love the way you do it
They make the characters, so they definitely deserve a mention!
I love that you can't beat Nefarious at all until he leaves "the dimension where he always wins"
It's a fun detail
This was my second mainline Ratchet and Clank game and I LOVED it. Now I want to play all the games! Wish I could play them all on my ps5
That's great to hear! The R&C games really need to come to PS5 soon.
Some are on ps now not the same I know but definitely worth a try
@@firebirdchild975 we don’t have a ps now in my country. I might open a new account just to play them on there.
@@nfstyles oh sorry didn't know that there was a region lock
I found Ratchet’s characterisation to be a natural step forward after not doing anything heroic for a long time, in his shoes I’d be probably be anxious too considering the stakes were so much higher than usual. He probably hasn’t seen an ameboid in canon since the PS2 days so that’s something to factor in. Overall I agree with everything else you said it’s an amazing game that delivered. I had the same reservations as yourself going in so just I’m pleasantly surprised and can’t wait for the next game if there is one
It is true that he hadn't seen Amoeboids in years, but that's the case for many other enemies he encounters in the game, like the Robomutts and Sandsharks. Also, he did fight Amoeboids when fighting against Nefarious at the start of the game, so reacting to them like that later on is kind of inconsistent.
Excellent review. I know I can trust your judgement when it comes to reviews, with your fair share of praise and criticisms. So I am blown to see that it has exceeded your expectation, given that you have ranked it higher than what you predicted. Although I am still not in a rush to get my hands on it, this review made me very excited to play the game.
Thanks and good to hear! I try to be as honest as possible in these.
Coming back to this series after the original on the PS2 and the PS4 remake with this game was a real treat. Story was good, characters were cool, graphics were breathtaking, and the gameplay was really fun. The only things I can truly criticize are a lack of boss variety and the Trudy sections to an extent.
Yeah, there could've been a bigger boss variety.
5 years for a game you can clock in half a day?
Man I miss skillpoints and well designed levels instead of massive empty landscapes.
At least it looks nice.
Took me more than a day, and while I can probably do it in a day now, that's the case for the other R&Cs as well. I think skill points are kind of redundant when there are trophies, though there could've been more challenging ones, as I got the Platinum almost without trying lol. I didn't find the levels empty, and they're big to accommodate fast traversal.
Kit is my favorite character too!
Such a fine addition! Glad they didn't spoil her inclusion, though it is a shame that means she's not featured in merch...
Same, I love her so much! >v
I never played any Ratchet and Clank games until a week ago, when I finally got a PS5. That's when I finally played the PS4 game that I got for free, but was waiting until I could play it at 60fps. I enjoyed it, especially the combat. Then I played Rift Apart, and I think I'm officially a fan of the series. I doubt I'll go back and play the older titles, but I look forward to what comes next!
Nice, welcome aboard!
i saw the game on youtube and the story weirdly bugged me and i didn't know why. it wasn't until kit entered the story that made me realise "apart from all the cool features the ps5 can do. the story is based on the alternate dimension characters and nothing else". it felt like this game was the first game to come after UYA or tools of destruction. to me, the story felt episodic because none of the characters past had anything to do with the main story. i haven't seen dunkey's review but some have said he labelled the story as "self-congratulatory" and looking back on that now, i can see where he's coming from.
also as a savings goal i plan too get a ps5 with this game so can everyone in the comments wish me luck on that
Yeah, that's pretty accurate. I still found the story and alternate dimension counterparts interesting, and the focus on them might've saved the original characters from getting ruined by the newer writing style. Good luck with your goal!
if you wouldn't mind, i'd like to see you do a video on the original ps2 weapons maybe in like a tier list. it would also work as a pseudo top 10 list and that you could share some stories on the weapons like " i wouldn't go one game without this weapon" or something. the weapons are what kept me in the franchise and i always love it when people discuss topics like that. again this is only a request
I might do that eventually, but not this year.
@@arcaedonluminos666 k
thanks for your fair review, my hope for the game has arisen.
I'm looking to play it when I can, I've only played the original 4.
It would be nice to know what you think about games that share similar elements (Destroy all humans, rougue trooper, metroid prime, psi-ops) i think i should add the new doom games to that list as well (2016, and eternal)
I haven't played any of those games you've mentioned, I guess I haven't played that many shooters outside of R&C. I will play Mass Effect later this year though.
Howdy Arcaedon! Cool to finally see this review! Great stuff mate, keep up the good work! 😎
Thank ya Hepo!
Definitely worth the hype.
Definitely!
Trash
Absoulutly
Im currently replaying Rift Apart and im really happy with the game, although writing wise ive felt like they couldve made better and more interesting decisions in a lot of character interactions and what not
Agreed
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In Ratchet and Clank Size Matters, you gain an armor effect from equipping a full set armor. However you can do some combinations to get "secret" effect (and unlock a new set with a new name). Im happy to see changeable armor return, but a bit dissapointing no effects (it was mostly wrench effects back then) also you had to new game + like 2-3 times to get the last set, you could make a armorset that made phantom decoys behind you or ice walls with wrench, pretty cool.
(Edit: Im pretty sure you still havent finished Ratchet and Clank Size Matters lol, it was fun on PSP)
I finally got a ps5 and ofc bought rift apart, and I enjoyed it. It was a refreshing update from the kind of lifeless ps4 version and the combination of great combat and graphics made it a blast to play, I cant wait for the next installments as Insomniac have been popping off with their games recently, epically the Spider-Man department, I have hope for the future of rachet and clank.
My game of the year. This game is amazing
Same. It give me high expectations SMT V and Metroid Dread coming out thus year.
Definitely my GOTY so far! I think Horizon Forbidden West can surpass it though if it releases within the year.
I found the Zurkon Jr. moments really entertaining because I would just picture Invade Zim talking crazy in my head. 😆
Fair enough, never watched that myself
This game made me stop picking any singular Ratchet game my “favorite game of all time” because my top three favorite games, This, Going Commando, and Crack in Time, offer their own different things that I will not get in the other games in the franchise nor will I expect to get in a future title.
I love Going Commando for its wicked variety
I love Crack in Time for being the most Mario-like in terms of structure (helps that Orvus is voiced by Mario himself)
And I love Rift Apart for scratching my Uncharted Itch AND inserting classic Ratchet gameplay as well as expanding on the Hoverboots.
This series just makes me so goddamned happy
Indeed, different R&C games have their own strengths over others. I still say Going Commando is my favorite, since I feel like it's the ultimate representation of what R&C is, but A Crack in Time in particular does do certain things better, so it's a constant struggle between those 2 for me. I don't hold Rift Apart in quite as high regard, but I can't deny that it has my favorite combat and traversal!
@@arcaedonluminos666 i mean, Rift Apart is still new so more thoughts will stew.
But it’s also gonna be hard to forget the dumb smile I had on my face as I was playing it.
That scene where Ratchet describes Quark to Quantum damn near made me cry
@@Gundamseeddabest That was a very sweet moment
The gameplay is perfect but the writing and music put down for me a bit. The writing is inconsistent at times. I think Ratchet doesn't feel like Ratchet in this game. I feel Ratchet character die in into nexus. I am bias to PS2 games because I really like the soundtrack of those games.
My tier list
1. R& C Crack in time
2. R&C going commando
3. R&C 1
4. R&C deadlocked
5. R&C up your arsenal
6. R&C rift apart
7. R&C tools
8. R&C into nexus
9. R&C quest for boo.
10. R&C 2016 game
Ratchet hasn't been great since A Crack in Time, sadly.
@@arcaedonluminos666 ngl, that is true, but ITN was good right ?
@@buecomet831 He was fine in ITN, but I didn't find the writing of that game all that interesting. Felt a bit filler-ish, same for Ratchet's character, who didn't really change his mindset. At least Rift Apart brought about change in that regard, though not without also kind of dumbing him down, unfortunately.
@@arcaedonluminos666 yeah I think because they want new audience who are like 7-8 to play this game, at the end of the day, it's all about bringing new people into the mix, mostly young people.
i bought this game waaay back when it was released
im waiting for the ps5 to be released over here in the UK
I won't be happy with Dr Nefarious until Lawrence is brought back with him. Their dynamic is really what made Nefarious' character so great.
Agreed!
I 100% agree with pretty much all that you said, very well put! :D
Cool to hear! :D
Now i also want a review from you! And maybe a re-ranking Every R&C
the "rifts" had nothing to do with the SSD, they are preloaded just like literly all games with a portal function towards another dimension in real-time.
Oh. What about the Rift-Tether?
There’s a lot to love about this game. However, what keeps it from being perfect for me is its writing. It claims to be a standalone story, but it opens up by directly referencing the Great Clock, and calling back to Clank taking the Dimensionator from Nexus. That made me think “yo! Is this a continuation of the Future series after all!”
But what confused me is later on, where Ratchet acts all surprised at seeing another Lombax. It made no sense, because it’s implied that this is the Ratchet from the Future series, and who played through A Crack In Time. I’m guessing that’s what they meant by referencing older games, but it was super confusing to experience.
Ratchet definitely felt off. I liked his arc about the Lombaxes, but he was a bit too scared. The intro where he was worried about being washed up was fine with me, that felt right. But the Amiboid dialogue line made no sense. If he was disgusted by them instead of fearful, that would have worked a lot better.
I also felt like Rivet and Kit made up a little too well. I can understand Rivet forgiving her, but they seem to be redoing the 2016 “instant buddies” thing, which I don’t like. Definitely have them make up, but let them interact with each other more before reaching a close bond. Hopefully the next game addresses that.
Also, there were some small details that were overlooked, like how Ratchet and Rivet would suddenly have items that their counterparts had in the previous level (e.g. Rivet suddenly having hover boots).
For me, though, if this game had better writing and more enemy variety, it would easily be the best in the series.
That said, I have never played the original trilogy, because my first console was the PS3. And PS Now doesn’t include them (and isn’t in Australia)
I have, however, picked it up for Vita from a friend. From what I’ve seen, the controls aren’t great, but it’s still good to play.
Insomniac wanted Rift Apart to feel like something of a standalone, so that newcomers could easily get into it, but it is still a sequel. I think it makes sense for Ratchet to act surprised and awkward at meeting a new Lombax, they're hard to come by, after all. He's definitely too scared throughout the game, though. I've heard the Vita ports of the OT aren't very good, hopefully you won't have too many troubles. They do exist on PS Store on PS3 if you want to play them there.
@@arcaedonluminos666
My PS3 doesn’t work well anymore, and I’m anyways moving somewhere else for Uni for a few months. Also, it felt like Ratchet was too surprised to see another Lombax, which doesn’t help that Rivet said the exact same thing.
Then again, it’s implied Angela exists in her universe as well, so who knows what’s going on there. This is a weird timeline.
Love your vids bro rnc is so nostalgic
It really is!
Only issue I have with this review, the rift tether has nothing to do with load times at all.
Don’t you think Azimuth (crack in time ) could be rivets dad!!!
I assume she has her own Kaden if she's supposed to be Ratchet's dimensional counterpart
You actually can change the controls of the flight to the left stick
Oh, that's good at least. I should've expected that, seeing as the game has so many accessibility options. Thanks for telling me!
And then you can change the camera with the right stick
@@androidoficeandfire9667 Really?!
I'm pretty certain you could with the default but it was weird with the left stick doing the camera but if you change it it's normal
I personally still loved this game. 💜
Same!
Now, I want to say that I’ve been a fan of all the PS2 games since they originally released all the way up until Deadlocked. The only other games outside of the first four on PS2 were Quest for Booty, a Crack in Time, and the PS4 game which I personally hated with a passion, with that being said, maybe it’s not fair for me to judge Rift Apart compared to my own love of the originals because it’s fair to say that I haven’t been around for the series entire evolution, and I’m very biased for the original PS2 games. That’s my preface of saying that I’m potentially not the most fair of reviewers.
With that being said, this game’s graphics are revolutionary when it comes to animated movies come to life in video game form. All of the animations when enemies get damaged by certain weapons, the crispness of all the 3D models, and how much the objects in this game just pop out of my screen are amazing. I’m not that convinced the Ray traced reflections are that amazing of a graphical feature in any game, but they’re definitely a welcome addition, especially when using certain armors.
Voice acting, I also felt Ratchet & Clank’s voice performances were off. Not just the performances, but the writing itself. Nearly 90% of the time they both sound super insecure with themselves, which in the right context would be great but it’s just out of nowhere. Ratchet didn’t seem like himself anymore while Clank sounded like he was very guilt ridden the whole game, which kind of make sense because he does think he’s responsible for the dimensions going amuck, but he was still generally not entertaining or even endearing to listen to at all. Rivet’s voice acting was okay, can’t find anything wrong with it but I don’t think she or her writing excelled at anything either, she actually kind of reminded me of how Ratchet used to act in the older games (kinda). Kit was absolutely the best addition to the cast, I think that’s because I found her personality to be more fresh and believable since she’s not used to having company and genuinely is afraid of hurting others. But otherwise, I was very, very underwhelmed with the writing and most vocal performances. I loved both Nefarious’s though! I would really hope he could be in the next game but evolve as a character, while the emperor nefarious could make another appearance too. Quark and Quantum I felt were fine as well!
I don’t want to bog my comment too long and I realize that I’ve complained more than I’ve praised. The game was really fun, miles better than 2016 R&C, and I can see myself going through challenge mode a few times. For me personally though, the tone was way off for me, the weapons were great but I felt the order in how they were unlocked could of been better, the level design was very bland (loved the Clank puzzles though! And planet Cordelion felt top tier). While there were some funny moments, nothing made me laugh out loud like the past games, the soundtrack was bland, the arena was boring, and there weren’t enough platforming sections imo. As a Ratchet & Clank game, it’s definitely a 6/10 for me, but as a game as a whole it’s an 8.2. I’m glad that Insomniac wants to continue with the series, we’re lucky to have had so many games in this franchise, but I really hope with the next game we get levels that are a lot more focused on platforming, better hacking, way more enemy variety, and more intriguing character dynamics across the whole cast.
I'll admit that part of why I enjoyed the writing is that it's just much better than that of R&C PS4, and the best since A Crack in Time. I much prefer ACIT's writing, as well as the PS2 games', but Rift Apart impressed me, given the standards set by PS4 lol. That's also why I was pleasantly surprised by the music, which I do think is pretty well composed, even though I much prefer the PS2 music. Would be great if the next game can still improve on these factors.
@@arcaedonluminos666 I apologize if I sounded overly pessimistic! It’s genuinely refreshing to hear a positive take like yours especially since you’ve played every game in the series! I’d say when it comes down to the nitty gritty, the gunplay is still there and it’s fantastic! While I didn’t enjoy every level, at least half of them were still really fun, and the other levels I didn’t really enjoy are just because I’m not a huge fan of the more open structure of them (so Corson V, Sargasso, and Savali).
And the writing is still good for what it is, I feel like the first half of the game’s writing isn’t great but once Kit is introduced is when things start to pick up. My favorite dialogue would definitely have to be when Ratchet & Kit are in Cordelion (the underwater level) with the drones, the killer fish, and switching between dimensions was amazing. Anyways, awesome review boss man! Keep up the great work! And I’m just glad Ratchet & Clank are still relevant these days, and hopefully we can get at least one more game this generation on PS5.
@@mannypaul7369 No worries man, thanks! There might be some faults, but the series seems to be going in a better direction.
Eh , I didn't really mind Ratchet's voice in this.
It just sounds really weird to me. I wonder whether JAT was directed differently, or has just grown out of the role at this point. He did have some normal sounding lines though, so idk.
@@arcaedonluminos666 I notice into the nexus Clank voice sounded pretty old.
@@javiersaenz1040 I don't quite remember him sounding old in that game. I do know Clank's voice has kind of evolved over time though, but I found it especially noticeable in Rift Apart.
Okay I'm not the only one who kit reminds as the friendly giant
I finaly starting to complete the weapons. I don't like the new game plus us much as in the PS2 games. And especially in this game. the hardest diffculty level is too hard. you get sniped often in movement . you get attacked from behind (with an evil precision) going down in difficulty is too easy because of the many options to fast clear and especially crowd control). Yeah I love the Weapons. but getting TwoShot from behind in the Arena because I can't Stun/Freeze them feels wrong. The most problem I have with the combat is that the Shots aren't good seen on the background (at least in the arena).
So yes I love the Game. but no the combat isn't peak. Not if you want the High Diffculty come from the game and not restricting youself. In that Regard Deadlock did a much better job.
I hope there gonna be at least a few New Games + Contents.
Thank you Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart for Rivet rule 34
Insomniac knew what they were doing
😏
Nooooo
Rivet is not for lewd
Ratchet’s characterization here bothers me too, to the point I don’t really buy this as a follow up to into the nexus. I’ve complained about that about inFAMOUS 2 and how that game made Cole Macgrath a completely different character, this game makes inFAMOUS 2 look like it doesn’t even have that issue
I didn't have that problem with inFAMOUS 2, maybe because I played it first and the original later.
That’s fair. I did play the first one, well…first, where Cole seems like someone in his mid/late 30’s whereas in the 2nd game he acts a lot more like he’s in his 20’s
@@ryanhowe6543 He did sound more gruff in 1
I got the Glitch glitch as well but it just opened the door like at the second gold bolt as soon as I arrived so I assume they patched it
Well that's good at least
They really need to bring back the online multiplayer mode to ratchet and clank.
As long as it doesn't get too much in the way of the singleplayer
I don't really
@@carsondiaz667 rift apart wasn’t worth $70
They dumbed R&C games down because they’re marketing more towards a younger audience as compared to the older games where Ratchet is much more sarcastic
True dat
This is my second favorite game that I ever played in any game console I played. Sure it does have it's flaw and stuff but that doesn't mean it was totally bad, HELL NO. What I'm saying is that for a newcomer who played the 2016 one, yeah hate me (I never play the original ones on PS2 or PS3, I had an Xbox at that time), I adore Rift Apart, it is probably the best Ratchet And Clank game we got in a while. The gameplay was simple and I like how they tweaked in a bit with the mechanics. The story was great, not like spectacular like the old ones or emotional like ACIT, but it better than the 2016 story.
Overall: For me I gave it a strong 10/10 for me. I thought it was perfect for me. If I had to rank it, probably a top 6-7 game in the R&C series.
Sweet! What's your favorite?
@@arcaedonluminos666 Well I never play any of them. I know I was baby when the PS2 came out and I was like what 4 or 5 years old when the PS3 was announce.
@@buecomet831 I meant favorite game in general, since Rift Apart is your 2nd fav.
@@arcaedonluminos666 oh that would be team fortress 2 is my all time fav.
@@buecomet831 Ah, never played that. A friend of mine had played that for 4000 hours, and that was years ago lol.
Drek in this game is not the ps4 one because it says that the Emperor turned him into a sheep
Yeah I figured
Just wanted to let you know in case you didn't 😀
What other PS5 games do you have if any aside from Astro since everyone has that
I got Destruction AllStars with PS Plus, but I haven't been subscribed for some months, so I haven't tried it yet. We don't really know about many upcoming PS5 only games yet, so I mostly have PS4 games that are backwards compatible with the PS5, and I'm mainly looking forward to cross-gen titles like Horizon Forbidden West and God of War. Out of PS5 launch titles, I have Miles Morales, but I've only played that on PS4 to now. I am currently replaying its predecessor though, so I'm planning to replay Miles Morales soon. Hopefully some cool looking PS5 only games will be unveiled soon.
Have you played R and C 2016 on PS5 since it does have an upgrade
@@androidoficeandfire9667 Yep, that's the first game I played on PS5! Not for long though, but I did record some footage from that game for this review. It's great to finally be able to play it in 60FPS, even though it felt very unusual lol.
Why did they make Ratchet so whiney? ugh...
I loved the game otherwise.
Also I love how Rivet mentions Angela in the prison, insomniac rubbing Salt in the wound of Angela fans again 🤣
It seems to rub salt in their own wound too lol
@@arcaedonluminos666 exactly lol,
they keep mentioning her but will never actually bring her back, it's too late for that now.
I want her to come back but there are just too many retcons that it wouldn't make sense at this point unless they found a way to actually explain her.
next game title Ratchet and Clank dimension mania
Will probably contain an innuendo
@@arcaedonluminos666 a what
@@the_ideal_grease5565 A raunchy title with different meanings, like Going Commando and Up Your Arsenal
@@arcaedonluminos666 oh yeah well it’s insomniac
How bout: Ratchet And Clank Beyond: Beating Anus
It was most definitely worth the $100
Where does the game cost that much?
@@arcaedonluminos666 Australia. I got the digital deluxe version
@@jacobp27snow90 Ah, that makes sense
@@arcaedonluminos666 also have you seen CG5’s song called improvising it’s about the game. I just watched it and seems pretty cool.
@@jacobp27snow90 I think I clicked on it while finding background music for this video, but didn't listen to it much. I'll check it out later though.
Pizza
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Uhh, have anyone seen my comment?
Now that you mention it, I can't find it either...Did YT randomly remove it?
Probably
@@ShockwaveFPSStudios That's dumb. Sometimes likes also get removed from videos for some reason.
Arcaedon Luminos I know right.
Seems like another weakening of the male protagonist and the over-masculinization of the female.. I really don't like that trope, anti-reality. And for what? Feelings.. Ugh
Melee gun that makes ratchet wicked muscles but wrench is same size
Lombaxes have genders?