BDeggs
2012
A highly imaginative game with a breathtaking world, beautiful visuals, great mechanics, memorable music, and one of the best video game protagonists of all time. Combat is a little too simplistic, but doable enough.
I recommend the PS4 port the best, as it controls slightly better, the visuals are improved, and you have all the DLC on the disc.
I recommend the PS4 port the best, as it controls slightly better, the visuals are improved, and you have all the DLC on the disc.
2017
An excellent sequel that takes what made the original so great and makes it better. It's one game that I don't recommend just rushing through it; you're gonna miss what this world has to offer.
2018
With amazing pixel art, a great protagonist, memorable music, and challenging gameplay, "Celeste" is one unforgettable mountain climb. It's the game that made me say "I can do it!"
Chapter 9 can buzz off, though!
Chapter 9 can buzz off, though!
2017
This game will break your heart six ways to Sunday.
I loved the exploration and the hack 'n' slash style of gameplay that we've come to expect from Platinum Games. I also like that the multiple routes don't slow things down. Not only are your stats and weapons carried over, but any side missions you completed in, say Route A, you do don't need to do again in Route B.
The music is some of the best that I've ever heard. "City Ruins," "Forest Kingdom," "Copied City," there's too many to name.
The story is also thoughtful, but also devastating to go through. I haven't played that many games that actually made me cry during certain moments. Well played, Yoko Taro.
I loved the exploration and the hack 'n' slash style of gameplay that we've come to expect from Platinum Games. I also like that the multiple routes don't slow things down. Not only are your stats and weapons carried over, but any side missions you completed in, say Route A, you do don't need to do again in Route B.
The music is some of the best that I've ever heard. "City Ruins," "Forest Kingdom," "Copied City," there's too many to name.
The story is also thoughtful, but also devastating to go through. I haven't played that many games that actually made me cry during certain moments. Well played, Yoko Taro.
2002
A little rough around the edges these days, but it still plays well. The exploration is fun, the weapons are creatively over the top, and the story has its laughs and heartfelt moments. An excellent start to one of my all-time favorite video game franchises.
An excellent sequel that improves upon some of the rough edges of its predecessor. The leveling system gives a lot of incentive to try out the different weapons. There's a lot more content that I put a lot of hours into that I felt the need to complete everything. Lastly, the Insomniac Museum is one of the greatest Easter Eggs in video game history.
Another worthy follow-up to what's already a phenomenal game. It's tightly-paced, the gunplay is as satisfying as ever, the music has a lot of intensity, and it features one of the best video game villains, Dr. Nefarious. The exploration isn't as prevalent as its predecessors, but I didn't mind it much. Still a lot of fun.
Didn't care the multiplayer much, but it's there if you want to play with some friends.
Didn't care the multiplayer much, but it's there if you want to play with some friends.
2005
The arenas were some of the best parts of the series, so it was nice to have an entry that's entirely focused on it. The story is much darker, but it does still lend some of its trademark humor in the right places.
It suffers from repetition at times and it does lag when there's a lot going on. Still, it's pretty fun. On a side note, I'm appalled at the PS3 port for its graphical glitches and crashing whenever I get a little further.
It suffers from repetition at times and it does lag when there's a lot going on. Still, it's pretty fun. On a side note, I'm appalled at the PS3 port for its graphical glitches and crashing whenever I get a little further.
A decent portable title that has what we've come to expect from a Ratchet & Clank game. There's even a good amount of content to keep you occupied.
The story is generic and forgettable, with not many well-written jokes. The weapons are kind of weak in comparison to other titles. Also, completing this 100% is a pain. There are two armor sets that are each available in the first two Challenge Mode playthroughs. Seriously?
Not the best, but not the worst, either.
The story is generic and forgettable, with not many well-written jokes. The weapons are kind of weak in comparison to other titles. Also, completing this 100% is a pain. There are two armor sets that are each available in the first two Challenge Mode playthroughs. Seriously?
Not the best, but not the worst, either.
2008
Decent portable title, but one of the weaker entries. Clank's gameplay is fine enough and Ratchet's makes up the gladiator fights which are also okay. Qwark's is whatever. The rhythm mini-games are awful; they don't even match the beat of the music.
This is one of the few games in the series that I didn't bother completing 100%. Probably not worth the effort.
This is one of the few games in the series that I didn't bother completing 100%. Probably not worth the effort.
A good debut on the PS3. The traditional gameplay is a lot of fun, with a good selection of weapons, excellent gunplay, and tons of good replay value. I also like that the story is more involved, a far cry from the more episodic stories of the previous games.
Nothing terribly wrong. The gameplay is great, and I like the puzzle-oriented nature. The one where you brew a drink is a highlight for me.
I don't mind it being short, but it's lacking in content. Even the other short titles afterwards have replay value, like Skill Points, collectibles, and side missions.
I don't mind it being short, but it's lacking in content. Even the other short titles afterwards have replay value, like Skill Points, collectibles, and side missions.
This is the peak of the series. It evolves the gameplay even further with the addition of the small planets to platform, the best Clank gameplay, and a great amount of side content. The story is also satisfying to experience, being at its most sincere and hilarious. It doesn't get any better than this.
When playing in co-op, it's extremely fun. When playing alone, it's all right. Nothing much else to add.
I'm not familiar with tower defense gameplay, but from what I've experienced, it's okay. The story is whatever and the jokes are extremely dated. On the bright side, though, the campaign is only a few hours long, so it doesn't overstay its welcome.
I remember the multiplayer being fun.
I remember the multiplayer being fun.