Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is the first game to really feel like it takes advantage of the PS5s raw power and gimmicks, being an incredible adventure that's slightly hampered by weak writing and some sections lacking that old RC spark.

First things first but MAN is this game really fucking pretty. Running at a consistent 60 fps (with optional 4k/RT) the game is brimming with charm with every planet being more interesting then the last. Gameplay is also top notch, with new additions like the dash and rift portals adding so much variety that makes each encounter a blast. Also when the writing is good it genuinely is an entertaining time, with special mention going to alternate Nefarious being a really fun and threatening villian (Robin Atkin Downes the GOAT).

Definitely my biggest issue with the game is how rough a good portion of its writing is, mainly with the games humor missing a good majority of the time and feeling like it pulls every single one of its punches (if you can even call it that). I thought the dimensional gimmick was neat and could've added so much to the characters (and to an extent it does with characters like Kit and Emperor Nefarious) but at the same time it feels wasted. Rivet feels way too similar to Ratchet which makes her feel a lot less like a new character and the drama that occurs LITERALLY BEFORE THE FINAL SECTION feels rushed which is incredibly underwhelming. Also just didn't like how insincere a lot of it felt alongside feeling like it tutorialized too much (though that's more an issue with modern VG writing). Also while the gameplay is consistently excellent the Clank/Glitch sections always felt like pacebreakers with nothing really interesting in them (thankfully skippable).

Besides the main issue of the writing Rift Apart is an utterly phenomenal game that I'd easily recommend to any PS5 owner/RC fan. I absolutely can't wait for Spider-Man 2/Wolverine down the line Insomniac nailed it with the PS5s first real game.

9/10