The Reviews Are In For Ratchet & Clank
The critics have spoken when it comes to the PlayStation 4's next big exclusive - Ratchet & Clank... After seeing the response to the game, all we can say is that we hope the upcoming film's reviews are this good!
Ratchet & Clank, the retelling of the story where a Lombax and cyborg team up to save the galaxy, is currently resting with a Metascore of 86 out of 100 based on 44 reviews, all of which land in the green "Positive" range. The game has received 4 perfect scores from Gaming Age, Examiner, TheSixthAxis, & Telegraph, while the lowest score, a 75 out of 100 comes from GamingTrend.
Here's what the critics are saying:
TheSixthAxis - 100 out of 100 "I can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a game as much as Ratchet & Clank. From shootouts and platfoming to the practically perfect script. Younger kids are going to love the bright visuals and characterisations, while us big kids will be chuckling at Qwark’s jokes and the sly grin Ratchet gives to the camera when he gets his paws on a new weapon."
Telegraph - 100 out of 100 - "Not only is Ratchet & Clank the best family-friendly game that I’ve played in a long time, it’s one of PS4’s standout titles and a blistering return to the glory days of the 3D platformer."
IGN - 90 out of 100 - "It takes the characters that we fell in love with long ago, and sets them off on their most gorgeous quest yet. The deep and rewarding weapon system, beautiful and varied worlds, and charming-as-heck story make it an adventure that anyone with a PlayStation 4 should strap in for."
Twinfinite - 90 out of 100 - "It’s self-aware, it doesn’t coddle you, the graphics will leave you in awe, it has a ton of action, and it’s jam-packed with extra features and collectibles, to boot."
PlayStation Universe - 85 out of 100 - "Not every part of the Ratchet & Clank formula still shines, but this PS4 reboot is gold. Updated controls are the perfect way to experience bombastic, addictive firefights with awesome weaponry."
Game Informer - 83 out of 100 - "The colors pop, the worlds feel more alien, and the heart of the adventure is right where it needs to be: with explosions and rockets lighting up the screen like a Fourth of July fireworks celebration. When Ratchet’s doing what he does best (blowing stuff up), this new experience sings its classic tune well."
GameSpot - 80 out of 100 - "Ratchet & Clank is every bit as dynamic and fun as the 2002 original. It’s endearing and entertaining, a veritable power fantasy fueled by rockets and carried by specialty gadgets. Re-introducing a classic franchise to a new generation is a difficult task indeed, but Ratchet & Clank is a shining example of how it can be done."
VideoGamer - 80 out of 100 - "An easy recommendation. It's great fun, looks lovely, plays well and almost serves as a palate cleanser to the usual video game releases. Newcomers to the series will likely find a fresher experience (even though it's a proper remake, familiarity does creep in), but fans will love what Insomniac has done here. A remake done right in a series that rarely puts a foot wrong."
Destructoid - 80 out of 100 - "Manages to mix things up to an extent throughout, albeit with things you've seen before. There are some really cool cinematic moments like foot chases, dogfights in space, hoverboard races, and the like. In other words, don't expect Rachet & Clank to reinvent the wheel, but expect to have fun playing it."
GamingTrend - 75 out of 100 - "Levels are short and linear, and leave little desire to stay on them any longer than you have to. While weapons are interesting and unique, they often come with the added weight of being hard to aim. It’s beautiful, funny and fun, but also, short and stale."
Ratchet & Clank releases tomorrow, April 12th in the U.S. & on April 22nd in the U.K.
