Ratchet gladiator or deadlocked in america
is a tps shooter where ratchet has to fight to the death to earn his freedom in a far away region of the galaxy that wasn't expanded upon.

The sidekicks aren't a real replacement for clank, but I didn't absolutely hate them. Ratchets other allies don't get used much, they are just there. The other heroes that get mentioned in this game are only used for skins and it's disappointing.

the concept is exciting at first but mid way through it falls flat and just becomes another ratchet saves the day thing and it loses its appeal.

the game has a lot replayability if trying to max out all the weapons, but some weapons are better than others and u can go through the whole game only using them.

The villian is kinda forgettable, Vox is just another soulless business man and has nothing over Dr. nefarious who ironically has a cameo at the end.

the commentary can be really annoying. I think this game would be better without the tropes and edgy aesthetic. The maps and soundtrack are passable but nothing special. the draw distance on one of the maps is really bad but that might be a 1 off example.

it has online multiplayer if you don't mind the tps camera angles.

I just feel like this game is overrated after playing through it 3 times, it doesn't hold up as well as the other games like up your arsenal, going commando, and tools of destruction. It's ok for mindless fun if you just want to shoot things and feel cool while doing it, but since almost every ratchet and clank game includes a gladiator section this isn't a must play.

Reviewed on Jul 02, 2023


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