This would most likely be my favorite Ratchet and Clank game for a number of reasons if Going Commando didn't exist. Insomniac went above and beyond in developing this title, and it shows.
This game introduces a bunch of new things that all land spectacularly. Namely, Clank sections are now actually fun by introducing the time puzzles. Seriously, I could play an entire game full of these things. You can now fly your ship in between planets, getting into space battles, doing brief missions, and exploring moons with challenging platforming sections. Hover boots are a welcome addition, allowing Ratchet to zoom across levels quickly. You can customize certain weapons with different combat effects. Combine all this with the usual Ratchet and Clank gun combat, and you got yourself a great fucking videogame. My only real complaint is that it takes some time to really get into gear, but by the time you reach the second sector it gets real good.
The music is done by David Bergeaud anymore, but there are a few memorable tracks here and there. The soundtrack leans more towards something ambient, with the music picking up more during certain combat sections.
I still believe that A Crack in Time has the best Ratchet and Clank story to date. I won't go into too much detail as I believe it's best experienced for yourself. However I will say it takes almost everything that was set up in Tools of Destruction and Quest for Booty and gives it all a perfect payoff. The ending to this game is something I will never forget.
Overall, A Crack in Time is a near perfect Ratchet and Clank game that many fans regard as the best in the series. It's my personal second favorite, with Going Commando beating it ever so slightly. If you wanna get into the Ratchet games, don't miss out on this one. Or if you are looking to fill out your PS3 library, this would make a perfect addition!
This game introduces a bunch of new things that all land spectacularly. Namely, Clank sections are now actually fun by introducing the time puzzles. Seriously, I could play an entire game full of these things. You can now fly your ship in between planets, getting into space battles, doing brief missions, and exploring moons with challenging platforming sections. Hover boots are a welcome addition, allowing Ratchet to zoom across levels quickly. You can customize certain weapons with different combat effects. Combine all this with the usual Ratchet and Clank gun combat, and you got yourself a great fucking videogame. My only real complaint is that it takes some time to really get into gear, but by the time you reach the second sector it gets real good.
The music is done by David Bergeaud anymore, but there are a few memorable tracks here and there. The soundtrack leans more towards something ambient, with the music picking up more during certain combat sections.
I still believe that A Crack in Time has the best Ratchet and Clank story to date. I won't go into too much detail as I believe it's best experienced for yourself. However I will say it takes almost everything that was set up in Tools of Destruction and Quest for Booty and gives it all a perfect payoff. The ending to this game is something I will never forget.
Overall, A Crack in Time is a near perfect Ratchet and Clank game that many fans regard as the best in the series. It's my personal second favorite, with Going Commando beating it ever so slightly. If you wanna get into the Ratchet games, don't miss out on this one. Or if you are looking to fill out your PS3 library, this would make a perfect addition!