Rift Apart is an amazing Ratchet game. If you have a PS5 and are debating which games to get, this would be my highest recommendation. It takes such good use of the PS5 and it's abilities it's honestly insane.
Firstly, the story. For those who were finally waiting for a continuation of the Ratchet and Clank Future games, here it is! When Dr. Nefarious returns and steals the dimensionator from the duo in order to create a universe where he always wins, a malfunction causes a rift in reality merging two dimensions. Now it's up to Ratchet, Clank, and the new playable lombax Rivet to fix everything. If you're expecting the same kind of tone and writing of the Future games, then don't. It's a bit more on par with something like the 2016 game, but it's not all that bad! It feels like were starting to get just ever so slightly back on track here with how these games used to be written. New fun characters are introduced that are basically alternate dimension versions of characters that you may already know and love. Plus, we finally get a new intimidating villain! Been awhile on that front. Rivet herself is very cool and I can't wait to see what they do with her in future titles. The alternate version of Clank, Kit, is probably one of my favorite characters Insomniac has introduced to this series in a long while.
Gameplay wise, this game is amazing. It takes advantage of all the new features introduced in the PS5. Haptic feedback and practically no loading screens being the most notable. Being able to hop between dimensions seamlessly is astounding and fun! All the new weapons introduced are super creative. There's a lot to gush about here!
The music is nothing all that spectacular. That's probably one of my biggest gripes with the newer Ratchet and Clank games. The PS2 titles had some amazing tunes, and now the new games have nothing even close to that caliber. Just bring back David Bergeaud.
To end off, this game is simply wonderful. To some fans, this is the best in the series! I think if it were just a bit longer and the writing followed the tone of something more like the PS3 or PS2 games, it'd honestly be perfect. I can't wait to see what Insomniac has cooking for this franchise next. If this was Ratchet and Clanks PS5 debut, I can only imagine how good later games are gonna be!
Firstly, the story. For those who were finally waiting for a continuation of the Ratchet and Clank Future games, here it is! When Dr. Nefarious returns and steals the dimensionator from the duo in order to create a universe where he always wins, a malfunction causes a rift in reality merging two dimensions. Now it's up to Ratchet, Clank, and the new playable lombax Rivet to fix everything. If you're expecting the same kind of tone and writing of the Future games, then don't. It's a bit more on par with something like the 2016 game, but it's not all that bad! It feels like were starting to get just ever so slightly back on track here with how these games used to be written. New fun characters are introduced that are basically alternate dimension versions of characters that you may already know and love. Plus, we finally get a new intimidating villain! Been awhile on that front. Rivet herself is very cool and I can't wait to see what they do with her in future titles. The alternate version of Clank, Kit, is probably one of my favorite characters Insomniac has introduced to this series in a long while.
Gameplay wise, this game is amazing. It takes advantage of all the new features introduced in the PS5. Haptic feedback and practically no loading screens being the most notable. Being able to hop between dimensions seamlessly is astounding and fun! All the new weapons introduced are super creative. There's a lot to gush about here!
The music is nothing all that spectacular. That's probably one of my biggest gripes with the newer Ratchet and Clank games. The PS2 titles had some amazing tunes, and now the new games have nothing even close to that caliber. Just bring back David Bergeaud.
To end off, this game is simply wonderful. To some fans, this is the best in the series! I think if it were just a bit longer and the writing followed the tone of something more like the PS3 or PS2 games, it'd honestly be perfect. I can't wait to see what Insomniac has cooking for this franchise next. If this was Ratchet and Clanks PS5 debut, I can only imagine how good later games are gonna be!