Ratchet & Clank

4 Nov 2002

PlayStation 2
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8.0 rating
531 want
2172 played
101 playing
76 reviews
Developer
Insomniac Games
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment

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Summary

Ratchet & Clank is a platform/adventure game in a similar vein to the 3D versions of the Rayman, Sonic, Mario, or other games. It involves the two protagonists Ratchet, a furry alien creature, and Clank, a nerdy little robot, going on a quest to find Captain Qwark and ultimately to help save the galaxy. Ratchet & Clank includes many of the best features of previous similar games, but makes itself unique in a number of ways. Firstly each of the game's levels are huge sweeping vistas with extremely detailed buildings which are visible at all times (i.e. there is no distance fog). This means that a building on the horizon is not just a "backdrop"; in all likelihood Ratchet will be exploring it in a few moments time. Secondly, the game includes a number of sub-games, such as a space fight sequence and a number of turret shoot-outs which are akin to Missile Command in the first person. The game has over twenty levels (planets) and includes as many real-time cut-scenes which tell the story. Also of note is that the story is non-linear, requiring the player to return to previous levels to complete objectives and to choose between multiple paths forward. There is also a respectable array of weapons, gadgets, and accessories to find or buy as the game progresses, which offer some unique gameplay features.

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I lost my save and I don't feel like going through most of the game again so...maybe I'll pick it up again eventually
19 Sep 2025
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Abandoned
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It was the first game I've ever played on a console (PS2) in the late 2000s. Now I regret for having sold that🥲
12 Nov 2024
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Main story + extras
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Great story, characters. No strafe is trash
2 Nov 2021
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Masterpiece
2 Apr 2025
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Love this. It's the first R&C game in the series so I understand some of the game flaws. Everything else plays just like any other R&C games I've played. So happy I finally get to beat this game! Didn't get to complete it fully though because there are 178 achievements total and I'm just lazy lol.
16 Apr 2023
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Main story + extras
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Unbelievable writing that still makes me laugh
26 Sep 2025
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