Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Review (Spoiler-Free!) - The Golden Bolt
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- Does Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart live up to its lofty hype? Does it stand tall next to other games in the R&C franchise? Could it be...the best game in the franchise? Will my dad come back? Find out answers to these questions and many more here, in the most thorough Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart review that you'll find that's still spoiler-free!
Disclosure: A copy of Rift Apart was provided to me for review by PlayStation. The vast majority of the gameplay shown is captured in Rift Apart's 4K Fidelity mode, with approximately 50 seconds of Performance RT footage spread across three clips throughout the video showcasing a Challenge Mode playthrough of Rift Apart.
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Thanks so much for watching! If you haven't already, make sure to check out my retrospectives on the other Ratchet & Clank games, starting with the first game HERE: th-cam.com/video/BNSbXZgrDcY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for not spoiling the plot line. Trying to burn one spoiler I heard on another channel 😩😩
The gameplay looks great however the 2016 remake went a bit far in making the game Pixar like and losing the trademark snarkiness/edge of our main characters. Do they still have some of that sarcastic wit or are they still incredibly apologetic/overly kind?
@@samadams8533 ratchet is still v kind. Rivet has a bit more edge. The main villain defo has sarcasm turned all the way up. Bit of a darker chsracter
Ratchet and clank game series really good and awesome 😎 too and ratchet and clank rifft part really great and wonderful
This is what happens when they don't have a movie holding them back and boosted confidence after Marvel's Spider-Man and Miles.
Yup, history has already shown that video game + movie tie-in usually never receives well with the gamer audience. I believe Insomniac has learned that lesson.
@@Ghost101 You say that like it happens all the time .
@@BugsyFoga I didn't say all the time, but it does happen. Fast & Furious Crossroads is a pretty good example. Video game + movie doesn't work all the time, bro.
@@Ghost101 You see what I'm referring to is Game based of movies based on games.
Yeah i always though ratchet 2016 was held back by the movie i loved the gameplay
I just learned that Captain Quark's original voice actor has alzheimers, and I'm incredibly sad
Still, I am happy that so many people missed him in this game!
Most importantly, he almost died from Covid-19 multiple times. It's kind of sad how people claim it's just a flu. Jim probably would have been voicing Qwark for one last time if he hadn't contracted the virus
The understanding I have is that according to Jim Ward's partner he's had no memory of any of his roles, and that he contracted COVID from the Alzheimer's rehab (for lack of a better word) center he was going to. That's not to downplay COVID's severity of course, just that even in a non-pandemic timeline it sounds like Ward tragically wouldn't have been capable of reprising the role.
I was wondering why they didn't have his original voice in this game.
@@TheGoldenBolt I was curious why they had changed VA. Sad news indeed
Oh I had no idea. That is incredibly sad to hear.
Clank swearing towards the end of the game is the best part imo. Someone who has always been the moral compass in this series actually swears. And Ratchet straight up agrees with him on it.
Isn’t it also the first time a character actually swears? I know Clunk almost said “bullshit”, but he was cut off, and only got to say “bulls-“
Angela straight up drops a bleeped F bomb when Qwark reveals himself at the end of Going Commando.
@@charKT-7461 Also Quest of Booty, when Ratchet fell in a trap, there's a bleep.
What I love about golden bolt’s reviews is that he loves these games, but isn’t such a fanboy to say they’re flawless or biased to a specific game in the series. He points out the flaws of each game as well as what makes them enjoyable.
Everyone is a little bit biased and that’s a fact, but it doesn’t get in the way of his reviews, and that’s great. He’s also not the obnoxious kind of person who just says “It’s not R&C 1 so it’s not great”, like so many others do
I feel like him being a fanboy so much is actually what encourages him to be so critical of these games.
Listening to them recently, I've noticed myself agreeing over and over about how they could have been better (just recently finished the CiT video like half an hour ago before sticking this one on).
If you love something, you see its flaws and want it to be the best it can be because you see the potential. This homie's all about wishing these games were as developed as the devs originally envisioned, and honestly I wish they had more time myself.
Now im gonna watch this video 'cuz I want to hear TGB's excited voice again while he's talking about something he loves in this game.
@@moosecannibal8224 yeah I'm definitely more critical of stuff I love. I think most people are.
So I just need to build a Dimensionator to find a dimension where I can buy a PS5. Should be easier than finding one around here.
Love that psygnosis logo.
@@chilly6470 Right back at you with SuperTed, used to watch that way to much.
Lmao
XD
Mate probably sold out too over there xD
Just wait ten years for PC tech to get good enough to emulate the hardware. Then you could just connect up a Blu-Ray player to your computer and extract the ROM file.
Finished this last night , and it most definitely lived up to the hype while being a blast from start to finish.
This game's release and glowing reception has been the most upsetting thing about the PS5 stock shortage. Hopefully my luck will turn around and I'll get to play it by the end of this year. 😄
Did you do it?
You should be able to get one easily as long as you use a tracker. Any luck?
I really like that you talked about the hard mode and how extraordinarily aggressive the enemies are and how tough it can get. It seems like the mainstream reviewers just played on the medium or easy modes and say it's a great, but easy kids game
That's why I always play a game on the highest difficulty (except in certain games where I'd genuinely struggle with that xD) because 9 times out of 10 that is the difficulty the game was actually designed and intended to be played at whereas the "normal" and "easy" difficulties are just downscaled from that initial "hard" difficulty for more casual playstyles and ease of access.
Even on the hardest difficulty the game is way too easy. It is an "easy kids game" and im sad to say that.
@@bugz552 if you get good with dodging, the game’s very easy. But for people who may be bad at dodging, Renegade Legend will prove a major challenge since enemies usually deal around 20-40% of your health with one attack
The highest difficulty can be very challenging at points. Its challenging generally but doable without dying a lot if that makes sense
The changes they made to enemy AI for the difficulty is really exceptional. The harder mode felt actually difficult in a way that allows expression of skill, as opposed to the usual "buff hp, buff damage" mantra. The gunplay and traversal options are ridiculously strong in this game. I really wish it were a longer game.
I dont know what game you played, this is easily the easiest game ive played in awhile.
@@bugz552 maybe to you
@@mattkugelman4369 maybe so. If there was no dodge mechanic and you had a lower health pool then the game would definitely be harder, i found the opening sequence the hardest part of the game due to this.
I mean, the damage and health is still there, the difficulties show you the enemy stats.
But I actually don't minda it in gun games like these as the bigger health pool forces you to switch up weapons more often, you need to be smarter and faster with weapon choice/switching to avoid death.
@@bugz552 What about Boomstick Blast, the Enforcer arena challenge? I, a particularly skilled, casual player in RA, am still sweating my palms off at the end of that challenge, simply due to how much shit you have to deal with it, while also using a very underpowered weapon
I'm only on my 3rd playthrough wouldn't want any spoilers :v
Best Ratchet and Clank game so far. The story isn't as complex as ACIT but it's good and graphics and gameplay are just the series peak.
Edit: got an ad for Rift Apart at the end lol
I'd actually be a bit worried if it _was_ as complex as CiT's, since that game capped a narrative "trilogy" (duology, let's be real lol) and still had to drop some plot threads to wrap everything up quickly. A simple setup game for all the PS4 and PS5 era players that never even played anything beyond 2016 just sort of feels right!
@@TheGoldenBolt True I wasn't expecting that pinnacle of complexity since they advertised it as an entry point for new comers. There's so many tiny Easter eggs I'm loving every second can't wait for your BIG ass video about this game but I assume you're going through all the others first? Anyways I'm going back in for a few more playthroughs keep up the good work bro :)
I'm on the start of my second playthrough and I agree. I think this might be the best one yet. A perfect love letter to the franchise.
It definitely has the best gameplay mechanics, but I was actually a bit disappointed otherwise. It's a very short game, with much less content than previous entries in the series. Only about ten planets, with no races, no ship battles, a single lackluster battle arena, etc. Plus, in addition to no Quark, no Lawrence!
Does "challenge" mode actually make it much harder? The game is far too easy on the first play through hardest difficulty.
Great game and they fixed almost everything I had a problem with in the 2016 game, but I still prefer the PS2 games over this. The level design is nowhere near as good as the first two games and they are still going with this kid friendly approach with the writing and characters. For me this is a solid 8/10 it definitely brought the series back on track after that disappointing remake.
I think that's fair to an extent, but some of these levels are quickly on their way to being some of my favorites. "Nowhere as good" is a bit of an exaggeration, but those two are also completely different kinds of games from Rift, so it's all down to taste and adaptability!
@@TheGoldenBolt I get ya, but the first few planets just felt like they where over to quickly. The levels are bigger, but there's not much going on and not much platforming. The last few levels do get better and feel more like the older games though. Another thing that's disappointing is the optional rift sections and Clank puzzles both of which are extremely underwhelming and way to easy.
But y'know different strokes for different folks. Hopefully now insomniac will consider releasing the PS2 and PS3 games on PS4/PS5.
@@wood1066 Sony has been so bad about backwards compatibility. They released the movie tie-in partially to get a bunch of new fans in on the PS4, and then those new fans couldn't even play a single old game because the PS4 wasn't backwards compatible. Would have been super frustrating if you were a kid who liked that game but only had a PS4 and no means of playing the rest (no, PS Now doesn't count.)
I'm hoping they remake the original trilogy faithfully in the style of RC PS4 (just with the original dialogue and story) like the Anniversary Trilogy on PS3 but better.
@@charliekahn4205 so in the samw vain as the Crash remake? I'd be so down to see the OG games with the visuals of Rift Apart
Your passion for this series rules, I've been playing the games since I was 8 years old so seeing where it is today has been blowing my mind all weekend
My only criticisms are low enemy variety and not enough Quark. Great game tho
After the Ps4 game , Quark kind of needed a break from the spotlight.
I think Qwark is also understandable given that he's been pretty flanderized since UYA, and since this would've been in production right around when Jim Ward's health problems started. I understand trying to lighten Qwark's load for a bit out of respect for his original VA.
@@TheGoldenBolt It's good they toned Quark down because the new guy couldn't even come close to Ward's performance
@@jerrodshack7610 I think he did a decent enough job for what he was given.
@@BugsyFoga Yeah, nobody can match Ward.
Definitely an amazing experience, but I wouldn’t mind a few things:
1) Slightly more difficult platforming
2) More arena challenges
3) A return to the cheeky writing of the OG trilogy
4) just a tad more depth to the side characters
5) Variety to the bosses and enemies
I do hope Insomniac realizes the successes they found here, however. The future looks bright for this series, and they should be proud of this entry.
yeah i felt whatever humour they were going for in rift apart fell flat and yes to all of the things you have listed
also more gadget use besides the portal tether and swingshot like door hackers and what not
@@sampotham9528 the humor in Spider-Man was mostly pretty lame too so it might just be something they struggle with. Overall, they're some of the best devs out there though.
@@BlueisNotaWarmColour yeah they claimed the humour in the original games were cringe very sad times we live in 😔
@@sampotham9528 indeed
Shame itll be a year or so until sony fixes the ps5 stock issue and ill be able to play this. Been having to avoid all spoilers
At this point, I actually don't think it's stock issues as much as demand. The thing's the fastest selling console ever even despite the initial shortage, even above the monster that was the Switch - anything close to (let alone beyond) the Wii's hype is inevitably going to struggle to keep up with demand. Supposedly Sony wants to break the single-year console sales record this year, so there should be I think about 20m PS5s out in the wild over the next 12 months or so!
Either way, I'm not touching the game for a retrospective for probably the next year anyway, I've gotta get through the other games first, so you should have time to get it well before then!
Yeah, It sucks having to dodge spoilers when not being able to play the game is beyond your control.
And some channels just post spoilers in the title. Which stinks because they show up on your feed because you’ve been following the game.
It's the global microchip shortage that's causing the PS5 shortages. Sony has no control of the situation.
@@rumgum5522 I seriously don't understand why so few people realize this. It's the same reason microsoft is having problems with stock and certain PC parts are having trouble with stock.
@@rumgum5522 This is so true. The demand is high but people pretend the stock isn't low because of the chip issue. Its both issues at once.
The movement in this game doesn't get enough attention. The hover boots are phenomenal.
Dude the Dodge mechanic added so much new to this game the movement is crisper than ever
@@stickman3990 Does make combat a bit easy though as if you know how to properly use the phantom dash, you are basically invincible 90% of the time
I’m so glad I ran across you when I did. I love your retrospectives, I love this series, and I especially love this game.
Can’t wait to check out this game once I find myself a PS5. Listening to your review had me breathe a huge sigh of relief. I think ratchet could have a fantastic life on this new console, and I’m glad it made such a strong first impression on you
(PS looking forward to the Ratchet:Deadlocked retrospective!)
Been playing since R&C 1 and this was definitely a favorite of mine. The controls were incredibly smooth and I still can't get over how the level loads instantly when you go through a portal to a new demension. The ONLY thing I didn't care for was Zurkon Jr's yelling non-stop in the arena. With all of the colors, movement, and sounds going on during that level it's just overload with his yelling.
I'm glad you liked it. I personally prefer the characterization of Classic Ratchet but I didn't expect him to return now or in the future, If new fans like this then I'm happy for them.
One of the very few things I dislike about the ps4 and this RaC smh, he’s like a Pixar character now
Saaaaame
I think this was one of my problems, I loved ratchet all the way up to ACiT but his character is now so.... "Hey pal, love ya pal, we gonna have fun pal, yahoo pal" like it never stops. He's a kids character now.
Although I do wish Insomniac had made up a few more in-universe slang in the first game.
My biggest Gripe with this series since we left the ps2 was; How kid friendly the Dialogue & Characters have become. The first 3 games + Deadlocked was written ingeniously, it was clever, witty, and down right hilarious how they handled their satire & innuendos. I loved the storyline that the future duo was establishing (tools had a weak setup, but COT nailed it) So I can't wait to play this game & see how the story from 2009's COT finally plays out.
And despite this game being a follow up to into the nexus, it got Ratchet’s character so backwards, it might as well be a sequel to the 2016 game
“see how the story plays out from CiT”
Well… it basically repeats it, but worse, lol.
I enjoyed the different dynamics between the our 4 main characters which was super refreshing after having been with Ratchet and Clank for so many years. My only complaint is that Gold bolts and Ryno schematics are way too easy to find (even without using the map-o-matic). These items used to feel special in the original trilogy, but now many can be obtained by just following the main story paths.
The Gold Bolt placement has been a bit on the easier side for a while now, ever since they were more directly factored into the design from the start, rather than based on what unintentional areas QA and focus testers found. I haven't loved the change either, but finding the Bolts via my own platforming/breaking the game made up for the thrill of the hunt a little bit here lol.
If I had to guess why they're a bit easier here than even usual, I wouldn't be surprised if work-from-home made user tests a bit harder to monitor fully/spin ideas off of. Some growing pains with WFH would also explain the occasional terrain clipping that a bunch of players have run into, I'd say.
It feels like they learned so much from the PS4 re-imagining and you know what? That makes me extremely happy, considering the gameplay and characters from both the re-imagining and Rift Apart.
It always makes me happy to know games like this still exist, headed in a good direction in an often depressing industry. Thank you for your videos.
Finally! Been waiting for this since the game dropped. Thanks GB!
Hey man, I absolutely love your channel. I’ve watched all the retrospective videos so far and I’m amazed at the time and effort you put into them. They are mega impressive and loved getting to relive parts of my childhood while I watched them.
I mostly completely agree with your review, I absolutely loved this game. Only (very small) gripes I have with it are the lack of weapon upgrade animations when you get to them to Level 5. One of my favourite parts of the older games was seeing your weapon essentially evolve like a Pokemon. There was something to satisfying about it that I would fully upgrade every weapon in older games (even the ones I disliked) just to see how it changed.
Also, and I’m not sure what other people think about this kind of thing but I thought the trophies were far too easy. I got the platinum trophy 5 minutes into my NG+ and I wasn’t even trying. No trophies for fully maxing out your weapons or for collecting all the gold bolts baffled me. I’m not a completionist by any stretch but I do like when a game gives me an achievable but challenging goal to keep me playing a bit longer. I just didn’t feel like I’d earned the platinum. Not an issue with the gameplay, I just like a bit of extrinsic motivation to justify why I’m playing the story again.
I finished and got the Platinum today and I’m gonna be honest, if I had to pick an absolute favorite from the series, it would probably be Rift Apart. Rivet is a joy to play as and I already enjoy Jennifer Hale, so double bonus. I was worried at first when I saw the trailers. Was worried they were trying some sort of inclusive new road that was doomed to fail. But instead, we get a character that is genuinely lovable and understandable. If ever anyone was ever going to play a single Ratchet and Clank game, I would want it to be this one.
"Rivet is a joy to play as" she plays exactly like Ratchet... there is no difference. And tbh. In my opinion Rivet is quite flat a character. She's basically "Ratchet in different". Could've done much more with a different backstory. instead it's basically "Left on a alone on a planet BUT has the morts. Doesn't have a clank... but looses an arm and because a GUARD BOT SHOOTS HER, she's distrustfull of Robots"... what would've happened if an organic guard had shot her? Would she have joined Nefarious?
In overall character, she is still quite similar to Ratchet... the whole Alternate Dimension was a massive waste of potential.
@@undertakernumberone1 Kit making her have to amputate her arm just to continue fighting another day was on top of dealing with the emperors rule in general for years so one could assume she wasn't the biggest fan of dealing with robots before then, one of the reasons she probably doesn't outright hate robots is because characters like the Zurkons exist but then she has to deal with Pierre from time to time as well. Massive waste of potential how? I'll admit there could've been more done with certain aspects terms of story/characters but overall it feels fulfilling enough to justify the plot/concept.
@@TerrorOfTalos For you it works... for me it doesn't. It feels like they wanted her to have that "Flaw to overcome":.. but "It can't be too much of a flaw, because otherwise she might be too unsympathetic, especially if it's towards clank!".
It feels UNcommitted. It's mainly an INFORMED Flaw, that only really exists at two places of the game... the bginning... and just before hte final battle.
There are a few other parts that made her feel quite flat to me as well.
@@undertakernumberone1 Guess you might've expected way too much then, after reading the interviews in may from the directors and lead writer I was pretty much expecting something "safe" but with solid enough execution considering the mindset of the development of this game, especially since it's targeting newcomers. If anything I'm interested to see where they can take the characters next game besides obviously the lombax dimension.
@@TerrorOfTalos For me it feels like the whole thing was mainly there to have an "OK" explanation for her and KIT to split up again, so that KIT can show up and level Nefarious' forces as big damn hero.
Maybe it could've helped if, aside of Kit and Clank, she hadn't been really interactinv with a number of Robots over the game... we have the bot on Sargasso, we have the science bots... and that isn't including Zurkon or the giant Robot.
I'm going to list just my cons because the game is excellent and you've nailed the pros.
1. I personally think the weapon variety need a tiny bit more. I did not need a whole three automatic blaster type weapons, and did not need four passive/turret weapons, most of which I never found very useful other than topiary sprinkler. I find it odd a forgettable weapon like the buzzsaw blades made a return when something creative and thematically relevant like the Rift Inducer (one of my favorites of the entire series) didn't.
2. This might be "old man yells at cloud" but I think the humor was pretty lackluster. It's missing the satirical edge the first four games had, I imagine partially due to no longer being rated T. Like you showed in the nightclub, there are absolutely awesome suggestive jokes sprinkled in, but I still miss stuff like Nefarious' head picking up shlocky soap operas. And I miss villains who had a motivation beyond just being evil. The villains who were motivated by greed hit perfectly within the satirical anticonsumerist themes of the originals. I do know that, however, some of my story complaints are things that are just a product of being twenty years into a single franchise. I am very glad the focus was on Rivet because we've seen plenty of Ratchet.
3. Not enough enemy variety. You've seen maybe half of the enemy types in the game by the end of the first planet. I remember old games had more (albeit shorter and less polished) planets with some unique enemies to every planet. The miniboss recycling is obnoxious as well, they managed to do it even more than Dark Souls and Sekiro. You get to moments that felt like they should have something unique and relevant show up to fight you and it's just Large Robot #12.
4. I'm personally not a huge fan of the more open levels, save for the crystal levels of past games. This is totally subjective though, that's just me.
5. I thought this soundtrack was pretty forgettable too, but I couldn't hum a theme from any game after the first three so it's been that way for a while like you said.
6. The fanfare around weapon upgrades! I miss the little cutscene and big growing electronic drone that made you really feel the weapon evolving.
7. Speaking of weapon evolution, it's lacking here. In UYA, weapons would change slightly in function as they leveled up several times on their way to max level, and I think they may have changed more from 5-8 as well? In this game nothing changes but damage up to level 5, and whatever evolution in function a weapon gets at 5 tends to be pretty lackluster. Some of them I couldn't even tell the difference. I miss big interesting changes like the lava gun turning into a liquid nitrogen gun (although I know for some people a change like that may be unwelcome).
That being said, I know I just made it sound like I hate the game, but it's still a solid 90 and an incredible game. I just wanted to share my critique with somebody as invested in the series as I am. I'm also knowingly looking at the original quadriology through rose-tinted glasses. Some of the critiques I made here absolutely do apply to the earlier games as well. I think this game has set a gold standard baseline for gameplay and graphics innovations that truly justify the existence of next-gen, and I know it'll only get better from here.
Nah the problem people had with the lava gun was in Rac2 where it turned into the meteor gun since it changed so much, I'm sure people loved the Lava gun/liquid nitrogen gun in Rac3 because of backlash.
Nice critique! I agree with you on a lot of these points
Part of the weapon upgrade problem is that half of the functional upgrades you're talking about have been shifted to the raritanium upgrade tree, it's why I've never been a huge fan of that concept
@@Robintheboywonder4 well it’s kind of funny, before 2013 they only used that feature once, after that crack in time made all the weapons the same in terms of purchase and leveling up, then by nexus they brought it back
With weapon variety I just played Rivet and Rachet differently. Each with a specific weapon through most of the game that changed both characters play style until I maxed out all weapons towards the end of the game.
I have to say that while I do not have a PS5 or a copy of the game (yet), I did manage to play a fair chunk of it when I went to try it out at my local GAME store. I managed to play the game to Savali and did a little bit of exploration after getting the hoverboots (they had to close shortly after, and I was really gutted). I didn't immediately learn the hoverboots mechanic at first, failing the canyon jump over and over. The fact I had a little bit of open space to practise in just clicked in my head and I immediately had huge respect for that one little piece of level design that allowed me to do this.
When I finally get a PS5 and am able to play it in my own time, I do not know. But from what I've played, it's pretty much the pinnacle of the series thus far, and I am a *huge* RaC fan.
I loved this game to death. I truly feel this is the purest, most distilled Ratchet & Clank experience. However, I have big two complaints about the game:
1. There is no gameplay difference between Ratchet and Rivet. I agree that it makes for great pacing, but what is the point of introducing a brand new playable character if she plays identically to the existing one? I feel it's a big missed opportunity. Imagine if there were sections of planets that only Ratchet could reach, or sub-quests that required Rivet because she knows this universe's characters?
2. The moment where Ratchet and Rivet meet is so underwhelming it almost angered me. In this continuity, neither of them have ever *seen* another Lombax before. You would think their interactions would be a bit more substantial or heavy. But the story never gave them time to really get to know each other. I wanted them to bond, to really connect over their shared loneliness, or even nerd out over each other! You criticized the Future Saga for not really doing anything with the "Ratchet has never seen a Lombax" angle, and this game doubled down on that I feel. Again, just a missed opportunity.
You make good points hopefully in a few years the sequel could expand on these ideas, after all the story should take place immediately after this game
Honestly playing this game after not caring for the ogs as a kid made me go back and play them and im having a fantastic time,might start to be one of my favorite series
Rift Apart feels like nothing short of a masterpiece.
It hits that nostalgia sweet spot that Ratchet and Clank deserves being one of the only franchises that’s survived from my PS2 glory days as a child. As a long time fan, I can appreciate how this game caters to fans new and old and this most definitely is redemption for 2016’s flop.
It also plays to the PS5’s strengths with its rifts and lack of load times, as well as the haptic triggers feeling like an integral part of gameplay rather than just a gimmick.
The story is gripping and paced masterfully and character development for both new and old characters is superb. None of the main characters felt over shadowed or neglected which was a concern of mine before I began my play through.
While it is definitely capable of being a stand alone game for those new to the series, I will say that it’s done an incredible job of expanding and solidifying the lore of the old games that I wasn’t too much of a fan of when it was first introduced in the Future series.
Gameplay feels incredibly satisfying and fresh whether it be in combat, puzzles, or just exploration of the beautifully crafted planets. Just about every inch of every level feels meaningful towards the story and world building. Attention to detail is amazing and the first look at each planet was more than enough to leave me in awe.
Combat, once again, feels amazing due in no small part to the weapons. While it’s inevitable that I had my own personal favorites, when I took the time to use others for the sake of leveling them up, I found myself enjoying each and every one, including how I had to change my play style and tactics to use them effectively. This led to me switching weapons more and more often, giving me the feeling of being a literal one man army in a multiverse of madness as I blasted through with an incredible arsenal.
Besides bugs that will definitely be fixed with future updates for the game, I’ve had little to no complaints. With this dive into the multiverse of Ratchet and Clank, it still feels like we’ve only scratched the surface. I have very high hopes for the future of Ratchet and Clank and will be eagerly waiting for the next installment.
The movement tech in this game is great, the combat felt so fresh. I'm about to start challenge mode and will definitely have to crank it to the highest difficulty
Have fun on "Boomstick Blast"
This is definitely a fantastic game, only thing it’s missing is it’s edge from the PS2 era. And my only real problem with the game is the really low creativity with the enemies and bosses. So many amazing planets and environments with the same lame mini boss over and over.
Next game will hopefully improve on that too!
At this point I’ve accepted that the old ps2 edge isn’t coming back, at this point I’d say they need more future saga writing style like crack in time levels but that’s just my opinion
They did bring back a fair bit of the edge after the reception from the previous game. I'd say it's about at the same levels as in the Future games (which makes sense given its timeline placement).
Cannot wait for the 5 plus hour analysis xD
I enjoyed Rift Apart, but I have to say I disagree with so many of your points. I don’t think RA has anything on the original games other than what time and money has given it - amazing graphics. It also has generally decent gameplay and some fun gunplay, I especially loved the plant gun thingy. However, I think Rivet is a much more shallow character than you make her out to be. I agree with the aspects of Rivet that you mention, what she suffers from or has to deal with, but it’s done in such a lacklustre way that I didn’t feel anything for her. The story itself is so bland that i was never really invested in anything. Ratchet is a shadow of himself, unless he’s talking and bonding with Kit, in which case he’s great. And Kit is great. Clank is just nowhere to be seen really, and I greatly disliked his puzzle missions. Rift Apart is a symphony of sights and sounds, truly a next gen experience. But it’s so easy, reuses it’s enemies and bosses, and does not deliver a mature or funny enough story which is something I really do expect from Ratchet and Clank. Apart (lol) from that, good video!
PS: it’s a bit sad that you added that only “the most cynical of players” would disagree with you. I don’t think one has to be cynical to dislike parts of this game. Again, I liked the game, I think it’s a strong 7/10. But I do believe it has some major flaws which leaves it lagging behind R&C 1-3.
If you're gonna throw a jab at the end, at least have the decency to quote me directly - don't set up an argument I didn't make! Criticism such as some of your thoughts here are very disparate from the cynicism to which I was referring, and the two rarely overlap.
What I said was that over the next year, the cynical chunk of audience will latch onto Rivet's characterization as some perceived negative. It's happened before, more than once, _with just this series,_ and it will happen again this time! So, as I said in that same breath, the fanbase should prepare itself ahead of time, because over the next year we'll see an outpouring of negativity; the ones that liked the game will forget most of their thoughts on it, as usually happens; the ones that hated it will remember every minute detail about why this game is a slight against the series, the worst game in the series, whatever it might be (read some of the other comments here, it's already happened a couple times!); and somewhere in the middle, the narrative will start to emerge that this game was subpar, another step off the cliff after the PS4 game, or whatever drivel it'll be. It's not some Ratchet-exclusive thing either, it's just how gaming discourse is nowadays, because there's a small but loud chunk of every fanbase that actively has contempt for the games and fellow fans.
@@TheGoldenBolt It wasn’t meant as a jab, friend, I just felt a bit targeted, but I’m happy you didn’t refer to criticism like mine then, only to what I suppose we both would consider toxic or unproductive negativity. I really do think this game was good, and it’s by no means a bad game. In my opinion, though, it lacked originality and a sense of self. That is to say, if Ratchet and Clank was the first R&C game I had ever played, I’d probably think it was truly great. But because I’ve played every game in the series, and because I began playing them 19 years ago, I’m a bit more critical of the game. Either way. I love your reviews of the original Ratchet games, and I’m glad you got to say your piece on this one. Also happy that you loved the game, I wish I loved it as much as you. But we can’t all love everything equally, now can we ;)
Of course! I'd never attack a proper critique, that's just an opinion at the end of the day, no different from mine. Doing that's just a waste of everybody's time and feeds into that negative energy that I actively push against with my projects/general attitude/what have you, not to mention it'd actively harm the games if folks shut down criticism at the pass. But the inevitable bad faith arguments that we'll see soon enough aren't criticism, they're empty whining, and I have zero time for that.
I think one of the best things I can say for this game is that from what Ive played, this game nails the feel that I'm exploring these worlds the most out of any Ratchet game (at least, from what I remember. My PS3 has been dead for like 3 years). I really enjoyed how much I felt I could mess around in these giant landscapes and the game actually has a decent amount of platforming/speed challenges, despite its heavy focus on combat. 3 worlds in, and it rules, so far.
Oooh, you've still got the other two of my favorite levels left, too - you're in for a treat!
I got a PS5 just a few week ago and haven’t had a PlayStation since the PS1.. needless to say this is my first ever ratchet and clank experience and I did not want it to end!! I’m blown away at the game and was left with the feeling that this game is a whole experience that needs to be savored! Great vid!
I was worried this would be kind of by the numbers sequel, but what I've seen so far has been great. I unfortunately can't find/afford a PS5 and the PS5 still doesn't have enough exclusives for me to consider a purchase yet. This is definitely a must buy when I do get a PS5 at some point in the future though.
Why consider exclusives, why does it matter? 3rd party games exist, in case you didn't know.
@@Venom-jt6sk I've got a fairly powerful PC, with an RTX 2080, so that pretty much covers 3rd party games and games that have Raytracing, heck I even have an SSD for pretty much non existent load times. I've also got a Switch if I want to get them portably.
I'll eventually get the PS5, but it's very likely I'll do what I did with the PS4 and wait a couple years, especially with how much scalping is going on right now, before I get it. Ratchet and Clank is definitely a must buy when I do get one though.
@@SacrificAbominat It is a fun game, play it on hard its better. If you are trying to get a PS5 now try following people on Twitter who give you an idea of when stores are going to have PS5s. Some guy I saw on youtube said one day that Target sometimes sales the PS5 at around 5:45am pacific time. So one day I woke up at 5:40am and decided to check the Target website and it said sold out and at 5:45am it said add to cart and I was able to get my PS5 that way. If it wasn't for the guy on youtube that said that Target sometimes sales the PS5 at 5:45 I wouldn't have gotten my PS5, I would have just gone back to sleep.
@@Venom-jt6sk I think within a year or two the supply will eventually catch up with the demand, scalping will become less profitable for the scalpers by then too, so I'll probably buy it then or wait a bit longer. Right now I've got 3 exclusives I want, Ratchet and Clank, Returnal, and Demon's Souls, and I'd like to get it when there's around 10 or so exclusives I want.
Not to mention the longer I wait the cheaper the games will get too, so I might be able to get them for $30 or less by the time I finally buy a PS5.
What funny that i found alot of ps5 on indonesia
"I love of all of them like children, except size matters" as all true ratchet and clank fans do.
And the 2016 version*
Secret Agent Clank over this!?
I think my only major gripe with Rift Apart is planet length being even less than Deadlocked.
I can't unhear all the "thank yous" after Dunkey called it out. Scale back the sappy writing and bring back the grit of the ps2 games. my two cents
Yeeeeah, really felt the recency bias on this one, at least where the writing’s concerned.
I love the Ratchet and Clank Future duo most. But this definitely brought back a spark for the Ratchet series
its a trilogy
@@MrDrew2220
Ratchet and Clank Future Tools of Destruction
Ratchet and Clank Future A Crack in Time
Ratchet and Clank Future A Quest for Booty is more of a dlc if anything.
I’m buying a ps5 (when and if I can buy one) just to play this game. I’ve loved the series since the beginning and I can’t wait to play it. The only thing I can do now is watch reviews telling how good it is.
hell yeah, one video closer to a deadlocked retro
#soon
Tis the main reason I bought a PS5 and while falling into a looming disenchantment after the intended direction and (retroactively understandable) time periods between, this was the light at the end of the tunnel. My few gripes are fairly consistent amongst the other comments - enemy variety, especially in the indigenous category, and with that, the element of crowd control weaponry felt understated: especially on the harder difficulties, you feel the need to knock multiple tough enemies at once with more than the peashooter types. That, or I just really miss the plasma Storm. From here though, leaves me caught in greater anticipation. Insomniac has knocked this one out of the park; but they've opened up the multiversial doors, polished the title logo as if entering a new era, thus seemingly at the precipice of an ever larger idea. I watched this off the back of your Deadlocked/Gladiator review, and where they were experimenting back in '05, some of thoe ideas/mechanics were touched upon here. Ergo, where they push into the future, and I strongly suspect they might, I'd hope to see those large concepts realised. Afterall, they have the power now.
Worst part of the game was how they made Dr. Nefarious into a joke when he used to be Ratchet's most accomplished villain
This was my second RNC game, the first being the ps4 remake/reboot thing. Both amazing, went back and played the rest of the mainline series. Can totally see why this series is so beloved, glad to see Rift Apart killing it, hopefully we'll get another RNC after Spiderman 2.
17:45 - 18:19
Hope that in the next one gloves get added as an extra armor slot, cause this feels like an alteration of (but I would like to see again) the armor customization from Size Matters, honestly was the coolest thing when I first played it when I got my PS2 port copy (granted I THINK much later than it's initial release, I honestly don't remember when I got mine). Always found it cool how each armor piece and combo gave different effects (granted wrench attack specific effects in the game) and the designs just look cool to me.
You can tell when the music in a game is good, when the main theme gives you chills
(it gives me them atleast)
Me and my sister had to put our money together and buy a scalped PS5 just to play this game. It was worth it.
Also, Rivet is so cute and fluffy.
Also, there's a funny glitch where Ratchet says, "Hey, wait! Hey, wait, Hey, wait! Hey, wait! Hey, wait!" until it stops sounding like words.
That’s the reason people scalp…
I am current;y entirely obsessed with Ratchet and Clank franchise. I got Rift Apart on Steam recently, and I had the best time with a videogame in YEARS. Rift Apart brings to my mind Adventure Time, due to how unhinged it can be at times, and how endearing at others. This game became my personal definition of "triple-A gaming", right next to titles like Doom 2016, Horizon Zero Dawn, Bioshock Infinite or Dead Space. Currently, the best looking, one of the most visually and artistically consistent games I've ever played in my life. Rift Apart made me excited for videogames again. It's not perfect, even after 2 years it has a pletora of bugs, but in my book it's stil a fully deserved 10/10, Game of the Year material. If not for the fact that I simply cannot stand playing on controllers, this game would single-handedly sell me PlayStation 5.
Love this game as much as the past Ratchet and Clank games. There’s and Easter egg to sunset overdrive with giving you the opportunity to change bolts to the the overdrive drink from Sunset Overdrive. Now that Sony owns Insomniac, I’d love for them to port that game over because I love that game so much as well.
I am honestly kinda disappointed by this game, don't get me wrong it's fantastic, definitely an 8.
But for me is the fifth best of the series, only 9 planets, the arena sucks, no strong secondary activity, no Insomniac museum, no weapon customization, forgettable music (even if better than 2016), worst bosses of the entire series with absolute 0 variety (there are around 20 variations of the same boss i got SOOOOO tired of them) and even the final battle against the emperor is lackluster
Is it better then R&C 2016? HELL YEAH
But does it have the same quality of the original trilogy or the two Future games? Unfortunately for me, no it doesn't
This is exceptional work. Great analysis, great pacing, and very, very good broadcasting.
You were born for this. Good luck, and Godspeed.
Subbed.
i pre order it and 100% it, it was the “movie like” ratchet and clank game that I expect, it’s a very cartoony game and i love it, i love the added emotion side to the characters, why ratchet is hesitant to find his race, why rivet has trust issues, i love this, and the weapons are my favorite, using the dualsense adaptive triggers to it’s true potential, some weapon’s second effect requires the triggers to be half way. The aggressive enemies make the fights feel like the original game, where you really need to every weapons to at least survive. And it leads to the dash, giving you invisibility frames where (in harder difficulty) it’s Requires. I love this, despite it’s flaws, like the music not playing and the game crashing, but i played this day one, so I’ll let it slide. Ether way, all of the things i can talk about, golden bolt already said, so I’ll end it with this, this game is the truest PS5 game and the best showcase for it and ratchet and clank series. Insomniac, keep this up. 😁
Really the biggest complaint I have is the lack of weird gadgets. But it’s really a nitpick too because that’s only a complaint based on the legacy of the games. And there is a pro to having almost no gadgets, the flow of the game is VERY well maintained.
I'd have to think that a stronger gadget focus would be a big focus of whatever might come next. Once I noticed during my second run, I missed the gadgets a smidge too, but I was still fine with it after that since this very much feels like the ground floor to build from and introduce new challenges and ideas going forward, a la Tools of Destruction.
First off, i have to say that this game is one of the best ratchet and clank games i’ve ever played since CiT. i was a little worried after the spinoff games and the subpar EtN game and the really not good movie tie-in game, i was worried if this was it for the series. Not that it would end right there, but that the games afterward would be so cookie-cutter bland. So, i’m very glad that this game proved me wrong.
That said, i don’t exactly have this game as my #1, not to say it’s far from close. I still have to give that title to crack in time.
Now, this is only like a few bits from being up there, but that doesn’t mean i a higher love for crack in time than rift apart, i love these games equally.
The reasons for having it as my #2 are rather small, but prominent enough to be noticable.
One is that i just like the character designs from crack in time more than i do for rift apart. In CiT, ratchet’s design had a mix of edge and compassion. You can just look at him and think “he looks like he’s been through a lot, and yet still looks like a nice guy.”
In rift apart, ratchet’s design looks a little more”kid-friendly.” Like they kinda just stuck with movie-design ratchet and made a few tweaks.
And i’m sorry if you like the design and got offended at my opinion, i just find CiT ratchet better.
The other thing is the story, more moreso, how the story went along. In rift apart, it kinda felt like all the objectives the heros had were all lined up for them, and while the story itself was still good, and there were still some bumps and unexpected turns in it, it mostly felt a bit linear. In CiT, the only thing you had as a guide was your ultimate goal, find clank. Ratchet had to follow breadcrumbs in order to get to his next point of interest, and even then, he would sometimes have to go do other tasks of the path for people, like quark getting way in over his head at the battleplex and needing ratchet to get him out of it. I think one of the reasons the game felt a little shorter for some of it is because the crew never had to put their goals aside for something else. Even when they were slightly sidetracked by something else, they were still progressing through their main goal with ease.
This is the last one, and it’s not the biggest, but while the weapons were all fun, they were still a little underwhelming. Like i said, the weapons were still fun, and the use of haptic buttons was still cool, but they didn’t get me as much as CiT’s were. A lot of the weapons in RA were reused weapons from past games, some were reworked weapons of previous ones, and a few were completely brand new.
The roster for this game didn’t have much appeal to me as i was hoping. The exceptions to the completely brand new weapons that have different styles compared to past and present.
This part is only spoilery towards the weapons, so if thats fine, than continue, but if not, stop here.
Thank you
Now, the weapons that got me, in style of old, new but old mechanic, and completely new, was the warmonger, lightning rod, and ricochet.
The warmonger is a straight up classic, it’s a rocket launcher, you can’t got wrong with that. It’s been a fan favorite ever since it’s debute.
The lightning rod is the new, yet old, because while it is a rapid fire electricity blaster, it’s still a blaster. Every time i used it, i couldn’t help thinking that this was just a revamped starter blaster, like they could’ve taken the actual blaster out and put this in it’s stead and it would still be fine.
But, that being said, i still like it for it’s ability to not only stun enemies after a number of rounds, but that it chains it’s attacks to other nearby enemies. The charge-up function is interesting, but not exactly noteworthy. I’ve seen a bunch of games that had electric charge-up weapons before. Still, pretty good for a new, yet old weapon.
The ricochet is one of the brand new weapons of the series, a gun that fires a ball out of it, that when it hits an enemy, you can repeatedly hit the fire buttoon afterwards to have said ball bounce of the enemy a bunch more times before the ball returns. Never have i thought that weaponiziing pinball could be so much fun. While the weapon does leave you open for a bit, needing to use it more with single enemies than crowds, it’s still a fun little thing to mess around with. I mean, the freaking thing makes pinball noises, how could you not feel a bit of nostalgia after just pulling this thing out. Even if you didn’t play real pinball before, some people had to have played that computer version that was already preloaded onto computers back then. It fun seeing a big metal ball just bounce off an enemy after repeatedly hitting the fire button. It felt like watching a pinball bouncing off the paddles and into a bumper repeatedly. I was going to put this game’s RYNO on the list, but i didn’t want to spoil it. Plus, the series always had a new one in it, so it wouldn’t feel like a completely new, but a new, yet old, if you get me.
Overall, the game is great, i recommend it to all to all series-hardened veterans. For the new players, i suppose you can play it to, but there are a lot of things that tie to previous games, so i’m not sure if you’ll get it entirely without going throught the series fully, but it’s your call.
Like i’ve said before, this game gets my gold star of approval, but my platinum trophy will always go to CiT.
And before anyone asks about if it was also because of the little things like character voices being changed, or some plot holes about certain things, then no. This is my completely unbiased opinion, the voices thing was just because some people weren’t available at the time and certain things that were left open or incomplete will not sway me from thinking of this game any differently than what i already think of it.
To put it to perspective, it’s like putting two works of art side by side. They’re both very lovely, but one has just enough noticable mistakes that it doesn’t put itself above the other. It’s still seen and cherished fondly, but t’s praise is just slightly lower than the other.
And if you really want to imagine how much of a difference my admiration is between the to.
Take out a ruler, look at the edge of the inches side, then go up to the smallest first notch on it.
And then reduce it by half.
That is my difference. My admiration has a difference between the two, but just small enough to be unnoticable.
Did they...did they just give the Carlton dance to Rivet?
I love this game
Spoiler warning!
But the funniest moment in this game BY FAR for me, was in Zordoom where the pirate in the cell says to Rivet "You'd best not be after me booty" 😂
"Not a chance"
Played it at launch. The animation work is leagues ahead of the industry.
I share a similar sentiment its definitely in my top 5 R&C games, them being Deadloclek/CIT,going commando,and up your arsenal. The pacing between combat and platforming is near if not perfect imo . the only thing I really wanted was a longer story because the main plot felt split on a potential plot and what was actually done through that just makes me excited for the inevitable sequel even if it takes 3 plus years.
I thought it was a good game, but not top 5.
Some retrospective on Rift Apart after playing 1.5 playthtroughs (fon context, I've only played Deadlocked and the 2016 reboot aside from it so far, so knowledge of the series is limited. Loved the retrospective of Deadlocked BTW, great game overall):
- I'm actually bummed that they showcased a good deal of the best planets prior to release. These planets are just so good you want to ignore as much as you can from them. Almost any of them is a different cinematic experience of their one they do not feel the same.
- i was afraid about the low amount of planets in the game, but the 'revisiting' of some with each time a big enough twist actually increases the length of the game more than what you'd think.
- the characters in this game are GREAT. Seriously, top notch. Even the smallest side characters have very distinctive quirks and personalities, and they feel whole the moment you start interacting with them. They even have their own common past which influence their discussions (I think everyone who's played the game knows which 'brovalry' im talking about).
Thr Rivet reveal was necessary because she's at the core of the gameplay loop, but there are some others which aren't touched by the showcase or very barely, which i loved because I'm sure everyone will enjoy them.
Also glitch and crank levels are great. I especially loved glitch because she gets her own side story to the main plot, which quite frankly surprised me.
- the combat is incredibly fast faced yet very strategic in the way you approach each combat zone, especially at higher difficulty where the enemies literally rush your face 24/7. You have to make use of the phantom dash and Rift repositioning, else you'll die. Weapons are fun and the haptic feedback triggers are well made use of. It basically makes every single weapon a more unique thing instead of 'press one button to do one effect'. And it's great.
The qualms i have:
- ammo economy: better than in 2016 at high difficulty (god it felt awful), but could still use a quicker ammo crate respawn, especially the early levels in the first play through, i was ALWAYS out of ammo because the enemies were literal bullet sponges.
Rejoining Bolt on the heavy weapon damage on bosses. I found later in the game that the best DPS on bosses is CC them then melee with the wrench. The wrench does a ludicrous amount of damage of bosses even at the highest level (3 to 4% per hit and it's unlimited xD).
- Rough take but the raritanium based weapon upgrade system is getting super old super fast. It tells you it gives you agency over weapon build but it's not, only maybe in early game decisions, but since your choices are limited by the weapon level it's not really agency.
I wish we had something like deadlocked where you could add a specific weird effect to any weapon to vary the things they do, or what you would earn from them (XP/bolts).
I hope they get away from it next game.
- minibosses are too little. They get repetitive quite fast because they're overused in the game. They even barely have 'reskins' which makes it worse i guess.
Overall it's a great R&C game and the reputation it has as the legit flagship title of the PS5 is far from overdone. Anyone (even non fans of the series) who wants a PS5 should own this game, and I say this as a rather neophyte of the series.
I wish I could say more because there are so many loving moments in that game, especially with the characters, but that would be spoiling them greatly, and you want to play that game without knowing too much, else it would take away its greatest magic.
The games really got me tempted to buying my first Playstation in over 8 years (I had moved to PC years ago and PS4 never had any games that made me want to buy it) and I think your review (plus everybody else's glowing reviews for the game) has pushed me to buying it once the shortage of PS5s resolves itself.
Also I take it that since you've already reviewed the first 3 games Deadlocked will be next and then the rest of the mainline games? Never has 5 or 6 hours passed by so quick listening to somebody talk about games that I had so much in depth knowledge of.
After having played the game myself I could say its the best along with A crack in time. Since the video is a spoiler-free video I wont spoil anything, but the only thing I will say is that is as amazing as everyone says about it. Though the only thing I will spoil is that there is no sadly not a throphy for completing the game in challange mode. There is so much to talk about the game, though I can't (or rather I wont) talk about it since there are people out here that have not played it yet.
Play it if you're a huge fan (like me) of Ratchet and Clank.
The movement is great. Seems they took a page out of their Sunset Overdrive book for the dash move. I would say gameplay is perfected in this game. Seriously epic. This storyline is epic too, so I am seriously excited for what’s next
I love the graphics, the dual sense, the soundtrack is amazing! I completely love this game. The esthetics the feel of it.
I hadn't played a Ratchet title since Deadlocked, and as I went through the archives of titles I hadn't played, I was expecting to finally experience the downslide in quality I'd heard about from a friend who had played all the game, top to bottom. Thankfully, I was blown away by how good this game has been. I haven't been able to 100% a game of the 13, almost 14 hour length that this game was without slipping into another game for a while before continuing. I also had a new experience of NG+ing the game as soon as I was sent back to the main menu, instead of waiting a few weeks/months. I'm pretty sure I missed a lot of context, especially around the pirates and some of the side characters, who I wanted to see more of, but it was definitely one of my favorite games of the past few years.
I am so thankful the game is as good as it is, because it scratched an itch that I've had since a year or two after Deadlocked released, and restored a lot of faith I'd lost in the games industry's ability to make great games. Shame there's so few PS5s floating around, or the game probably would have gotten record breaking sales for the series.
Next planet I have to go to is the eighth one, I’ve loved every single second so far playing on the hardest difficulty, it gives a great challenge and puts up a fight but doesn’t feel frustrating at all, what is frustrating is that it had to come out during my two weeks of mock exams so I can’t spend every second of the day on the game
Beat the game and got platinum in 2 sittings. Game had me hooked from start to finish and not a lot games do that for me. Can't wait to finish my 2nd playthru of challenge mode getting all weapons to lvl 10. One of the best R&C games hands down.
I can only hope this game doesn’t go in the direction of that kiddy-kiddy PS4 Ratchet and Clank reboot, which basically slapped me in the face since the last game I had played was Up Your Arsenal. Ratchet feels like a totally different character and this looks like its the same Ratchet as that one, hopefully it really does make up for that in the humor through other characters as you say it does.
Well it was in Quark's perspective after all , can't expect him to be the most reliable source.
I'm only a couple hours in and love it. I started with the first game on ps2 when I was like 5 and played until the future saga. This game is amazing and feels like the magic of the original while I'm now a grown man lol. Keep up the good work, love the vids
Wouldn't go as far as to say it's the best Ratchet and Clank game, but it was definitely a solid 7 or 8 out of 10. Was certainly a big improvement from the incredibly bland 2016 game based on the Ratchet and Clank movie
Agreed. I love bolt's passion for all things R&C but rift apart felt more about showing off the tech than being a groundbreaking game. By far the best PS exclusive on current gen consoles, but as an isolated game I am not headd over heels in love with it.
I plat'd the game after the first level of my second playthrough (just needed to buy the secret weapons from the vendor). Here are my thoughts:
Pros:
- amazing gameplay, best shooting mechanics yet
- best graphics of the entire series (hud and menus are quite slick)
- controller feedback is amazing
- suprised at how much I liked Rivet, very cool character
- pocket dimensions were usually very cool puzzles
Cons:
- feels 'stripped down'. No space combat, no giant clank battles, no races (aside from one in the arena planet), no hacking puzzles (although this was replaced by glitch I suppose) and fairly short main campaign.
- clank puzzles and glitch puzzles are both cookie cutter and rather dull. Just wanted to get back to Ratchet/Rivet.
- very little Captain Quark, no Al (aside from a balloon), wasn't a fan of Dr Nefarious' redemption arc.
- rift mechanic was wasted outside (admittedley awesome) set-pieces - just used for quick teleportation in combat
- The bug and dragon riding mechanics are frustrating and not particularly fun for me.
@@dinskywalker2103 I thought it was so mediocre, after hearing so much praise for it, I expected more than just a graphical and gameplay upgrade (the bare minimum)
I finally got my hand on the game last week and the only thing that stopped me from a single sitting playthrough was work the next day. Absolutely stunning and perfectly paced. Not once did I want to step away from the controller.
My O N L Y gripe with the game was that every time I saw the boss meter pop up, I was left a little disappointed in the variation between bosses. To me, seeing that giant health meter had me expecting something dangerous and unique, only to be met with what you could consider "tough mini bosses".
Other than that, this game is a truly unforgettable experience.
Haven't finished it yet but from what I've played I am honestly amazed by how good this game is. Part of me wants to never finish it so it won't be over and the other wants to play it multiple times. All i know is I'm going to cherish playing through this game.
Honestly, the game and story is really good, but the game is way too short, too linear and there isn't much to do in ng+ except get the trophies that you missed in ng. Combat is great, setting is great, mechanics are great. Also our iconic duo fell kinda short due to new characters and their chemistry falls into second plan.
There's a reason they keep splitting Ratchet and Clank, and it's because their relationship has already hit comfortability. Rivet is the wrench in the equation I think we needed to avoid hearing a ton of complaining that they're bland a la 2016, to be frank! As for Challenge Mode, there's rarely really anything to go for beyond new weapons and cleanup, so I can't say I'd know what you'd expect - my only NG+ disappointment is that we didn't get an Insomniac Museum this go-round. Otherwise, the weapon balancing and scaling has been incredible, even above Nexus for me, a game that nailed that perfectly. I'm halfway through my third run and I still have to get 15 or 16 weapons to level 10!
@@TheGoldenBolt Since this game was marketed heavy as beginner friendly and that new players could catch up fast, I don't think that was the case, we as longtime fans know what ratchet and clank have been through, but new players can't and that's where their chemistry lacks, don't wanna spoil anything but ratchet has more chemistry with another new character. Also, I wished that there were more trophies likr 2016 to upgrade all weapons to max lvl and with raritanium, but we only need to upgrade 1 weapon so it kinda left much to be desired
I hope they bring space exploration back in the next game. Also want rivet to fill different rachet. If nothing else using her robo arm for specific stuff would be fun. More clank puzzles!!! I really liked the ones in this game but wanted more of them.
I'm really surprised to see this reaction to the game :D It is lovely to see that you enjoyed it this much, I also thought the game was good, but unfortunately I felt it was just more of the same as before. The game looks great and the guns are fun, some levels are awesome but most of the time I felt I've played all of this before.
Maybe it’s just me but I’ve experienced a lot of bugs and glitches with the game. Some of them game breaking and required me to reset the game. Ratchet fell through the floor forever. Ratchet got stuck in a tree. Ratchets hand didn’t render and his gun was just floating midair. Rivet got stuck in a freeze frame of the hammer swing animation. 2 menus displayed on top of each other when I pause the game making both menus illegible. I beat the game and probably came across about 15 noticeable glitches in my play through.
Faulty PS5 or a dodgy download? 😯
Played with a friend through Party Chat we both had one bug (Mrs Zurkon being unavailable) on our 16h run
Platinumed today, so here is my spoilerfree Review: gud game, will play again
Got all guns to level 10 yet with all collectables? It's worth it 😊
(tbh feels weird not having to 100% a ratchet game for platinum)
@@kristopher4557 thats the "will play again" part for XD
How did you manage to get all of the Blizon crystals? 😂 seems like there's always one I'm missing
@@tripleshits they updated the game so you don't need the missable one on the grindrail segment anymore now making this trophy unmissable, so keep it up man I'm sure you'll be able to find it soon
In my opinion Rift Apart is OK to good... but not the OMFG AWESOME thing it got hyped up... For me, it wasn't nearly as bad of a letdown as KH3 or FFVII FR. However it felt more like Quest for Booty or Into the Nexus rather than, for example, A Crack in Time (which ground it retreats a bit with having Ratchet and Clank split up again). Some spoilers ahead.
Gameplay is good graphics are great. Weapon choices overall fine. But i miss the groovytron and the party mushrooms are no replacement for Mr. Zurkon.
No Lawrence is a major letdown because his snark at Dr. Nefarious was always a highlight. Also Dr. Nefarious' running gag didn't make an appareance, so instant minus points.
Emperor Nefarious also wasn't really impressive imho. He was a bit too goofy or at least didn't switch between sinister and laughable as well as Dr. Nefarious in older games did. Since I am german, I played iwth the german VO and there I also have to say: His (german) VA didn't help either. Sounds more like a petulant 17 year old or so. Also, Dr. Nefarious got a new VA in german which was a major downgrade. Clank I think also got a new VA but he at least sounds similar.
I also think that the whole switching between Rivet and Ratchet overall didn't really click with me. It reminded me a bit of the MJ and Miles Morales parts of Insomniac's Spider Man. Luckily RnC didn't have a gameplay switch. But still. It's been ages since the story got continued with a PROPER part of the series. And for a return I'd have prefered to spend more time with Ratchet AND Clank, rather than also having to introduce Rivet and KIT.
Might also have to do with how we're thrown into the dimension that is pretty much already set up for a big blow off. But "why care"? We have little relationship wth them other than there are counterparts to the characters we know and Emperor Nefarius. And overall the game feels a more about Rivet VS Emperor Nefarious with Ratchet and Dr. Nefarious mainly there to introduce them. Linkara, in his review of Flashpoint, raised a similar point about the Flashpoint Timeline characters. There, all that stuff got tie ins... but why care? When the timeline is fixed, they'll never have existed to begin with.
Here it felt for me like the stakes for RIVET (the dimension stuff was caused by Dr. Nefarious and RnC) were basically just there because "Emperor Nefarious evil.".. and he didn't even take the stage until halfway through the game. Yet the game at the same time feels to be a bit more about Rivet than Ratchet. But at the same time... Rivet just lacks in the character department imho. She has no real "standout" trait so far taht really sets her apart from being anyhting other than "Ratchet in a bit different". Ratchet at least started out as a, for many, unlikeable Jerk and grew out of it... here? Rivet is half "fully formed" in terms of character and half unfinished...
It kinda feels like, if we round up the play time to 20 hours, the game was 5 to 10 hours too short with both characters, Ratchet and Rivet, imho needing a good chunk of time more. Rivet gets the Arena, whcih imho was kinda underwhelming in this time. Ratchet has. Right nothing. And Rivete could've used more story to show her backstory with the Resistance and Emperor Nefarious and so on.
Also felt a bit forced when Rivet and KIT gave Ratchet "shit" for being worried/might not be interested in looking for the Lombaxes... the game apparently forgot about the events of Tools of Destruction and A Crack in Time with the dangers that just "go looking for them" could bring... and the dimensional troubles of Rift Apart itself. No, the game is basically just "Ratchet fears that they might not like him! Or he might not like htem!"... Wehad the Cragmites and Azimuth to be a warning for Ratchet. It made sense for him to be heads over heels for it in the Future games, because he had just seen the chance to find them. And now, after years... he'd seen what the obsession with that stuff could bring.
But nah, such complex emotions aren't interesting. instead he's angsty because "maybe they won't like me!" and instead Kit and Rivet, who haven't seen what Tachyon and what happened with Azimuth, are all "atta boy!" and in implied way "Don't be a coward. Why wouldn't you like to meet htem?!"
Also the armors... i appreciate the concept, but i think i liked the older armor system more... and the designs weren't stellar... I kinda miss the DeadLocked armors, they had some great designs.
It wasn't a bad game but in my opinion also not the great big bang for PS5. It feels like Rift Apart is Insomniac getting back into the groove... but not quite back there yet. I hope the next big RnC won't wait til the PS6 and will be a banger.
ALso the new ships are lame. I miss Aphelion.
Btw. A small logic issue I have with "Rivet and Kit are Ratchet and Clanks counterparts" (afaik though they said that they aren'T ACTUALLY their counterpart because Lombax dimension travelling etc. but still) NONE Of hte other characters have an other gender Counterpart. It's not Empress Nefarious or whatever.
i have no issue with the mc gender switch myself, and i understand it as far as that, as a lombax, she isn't really native to the dimension herself and probably got stranded there early in her life. However the game still tries to "sell" her as Ratchet's counterpart.
I guess part of the reason of not swapping other characters is how recognizable they are, while Rivet is new. But in turn it kinda makes the alternate Dimension a bit of wasted potential, with all of them still being quite samey, aside of mr. Zurkon.
Rivet's background, EmpFarious aside, even seem quite similar to Ratchet's instead of her having a different one that could've given a nice contrast.
And instead of using the set up to bring back old characters, like Sasha etc. We only get Pete, Skidd (potentially because of the 2016 game) and quark... and their counterparts.
EmpFarious could've at least had an alt version of Courtney Gears imho.
We could've had a bunch of former villains return as EmpFarious' Henchmen. Courtney Gears. Vox and so on. Instead we constantly fight the same kind of giant robot as boss.
Heck for Rivet's backstory. Maybe instead of "Alone on Sargosso" (with the MOrt.) She could've been happily adopted and was orphaned later by Nefarious. Would've been more interesting than "she is fighting against him because he's the villain and she's this universes' Ratchet." Or hell. Why not have her start out as villainous?
I also thought that the whole "she distrusts robots because of her arm" was a bit week. She was trying to break in. If it'd been an organic guard that shot her would she have distrusted organics? She got shot by a robot guard and lost her arm (but somehow could build the replacement) and now she dislikes robots. It feels forced. Like it was added to give her a bit of conflict with Clank early on and a reason to leave KIT later.
Of course they couldn't have KIT do anything really bad but maybe instead after she lost her arm a group of the resistance could've been attacked by one of Nefarious' attack forces and gotten decimated?
another logic gap: In that universe, Nefarious NEVER lost... so why is he 1) A robot that is 2) in the Polaris Galaxy?
If he never lost, he'd never had to be rebuilt as Robot. Without Ratchet and Clank stopping him, he wouldn't have gone to the Polaris Galaxy... So he should be an organic in the Solana Galaxy
I'm still stuck with PS3 and PS4, but as soon as I get my hands on a PS5, this will be the first game I play
I preordered the game a month ago and received the game on launch day, but I've only been watching people play the game on TH-cam because I don't have a PS5
This is so sad, best of luck finding one man! Keep at it!
I felt like certain boss fights failed on a very critical level to test players on things they've learned.
That purple dash punch. I just had to pray that they didn't use it enough times to end me, because I didn't figure out how to avoid it until I looked it up after beating the game.
So, I finally played through it myself and I still prefer the PS2 titles based on feel more than anything.
Rift Apart ist still absolutely awesome and probably the best game in the series mechanically.
I've always been kind of interested in the R&C series, but never had much of a chance or reason to really dig into them. This game is what did it for me.
My husband - who's played a decent chunk of the early games - played it while I watched the first time, and I've been hooked. I'm doing my own playthrough now, and been having even more of a blast than I did just watching it. I've fallen in love with the characters and the world, and been binging on the R&C lore ever since to catch up on lost time. The new art style they went with is perfectly my brand - toonyish with gorgeous realistic textures and a very detailed world.
I sincerely hope Insomniac continues in this direction - I want to see more of THIS story arc, with THESE characters. I'm so happy they put so much effort and love into this game, because it really shows, and inspires others like me.
I absolute loved this game don’t get me wrong, but this game was so short, I got my Platinum just under 7 hours of gameplay which… is really disappointing since i’ve been waiting for a full fledged game since A Crack In Time
It’s just a disappointment all around
I told myself that for my first playthrough I was going to be relaxed with it,that I wouldn't go for every collectible and that I would focus on the story. I was wrong. I ended up completing 96% of the game on my first go through. Not because I felt the need to have 100% but just because I explored that much. I probably would of beat the game in one sitting if I didn't have to go to work. Instead I beat it in two sittings
Alright. I just got my PS5, and I am deciding on what games to get first. This will definitely be one of them.
Had a really fun time with the game, the extra mobility feels so good and I want more of it yesterday. The pacing definitely feels really nice, and every planet felt like a very considered, unique episodic adventure, sorta like a Ratcht TV show in a way. Rivet worked for me, but I do feel she's too similar to Ratchet for her own good. More unique differences like another alternate dimension character would be nice. Also noticed how much the RYNO 8 just didn't help me, especially when farming for Raritanium. That Grind also made me realize that, yeah, more enemy/boss variety would be nice.
Gotta say my favorite scene was one where Ratchet talked about Captain Quark, if you seen it, you'll know. It was a really good scene that not only served the game's general themes of confidence and overcoming doubt, it was just a really nice scene that drew on the series/character history and gave me a new appreciation for Quark and Rathet's relationship. Genuinely made me tear up a bit, I want way more of that.
All in all very happy with it and I hope some of the possible story threads left are followed up soon for a new game.
Homie has probably played more hours of R&C than I’ve been alive
I think this is the first comment I've wanted to frame.
Thanks for the review and pointing out the sound issue. I was wondering why the music felt lackluster; definitely going to play around with the audio!
After a year of waiting, I finally managed to get a PS5. I'd say i'm about halfway through my first playthrough, and good lord this game went above my expectations. Every praise this game gets is honestly an understatement. It was hard waiting this long to play the game and even harder not watching videos about it. More than worth it powering through.
This is the only review that matters to me.
The one coming from probably the most knowledgeable Ratchet enthusiast I know.
And if you say this game is THAT good I can't wait to try it too!
"people have been growing tired of mr zurkon"
- procceed to put ms zurkon as the vendor and zurkon jr as the announcer -
Only complaint is that I didn’t want the game to end. And more arena stuff like old arena bosses being warped in from past games but that sounds greedy
Was trying to decide if I wanted to get this game or not, since i haven't played a ratchet game since the first trilogy of games on the PS2 after up your arsenal haven't gotten to play a single one. Watching this has convinced me to buy this one lol, it's time I return to a series I absolutely loved during my childhood :) .
Being one of the lucky ones to have a ps5 under my possession, I had the pleasure to complete this game and it is...phenomenal, but definitely not perfect. Storywise I got a bit disappointed. Nefarious has been overused which definitely means we lacked a strong villain figure and I expected a bit more focus (and progression) on the whole Lombax story. I also missed the more serious tone R&C used to have in the older games up until ACIT. The writing does have heart in it, sends some truly great messages out there and Rivet is an awesome new character, but I feel storywise great opportunities were missed here. Plus not a single mention is being made on Azimuth, Talwyn or Cronk and Zephyr which is odd to say the least. Especially for Azimuth. Voice acting is awesome though and we should point that out. Gameplaywise is in my opinion the very best of the series. The movement and weapons feel incredible and there are some stellar action sequences here. There isn't a single filler moment in this game and everything is so masterfully crafted that trully indicates the love they showed. Visually it's stunning and the worlds feel so alive and detailed, while there is literally zero loading...
All in all, because this got way longer than I intended, if this is the beginning of a new era of R&C games, it is definitely a strong basis and above all an addictively fun game (which is what matters most after all), but could do better storywise.
this was such a blast to platinum! i loved just about everything about this game