A fun and nostalgic romp for me, a PS2 kid who grew up more with this series than Mario or Zelda.
The gunplay is, as in all of the Ratchet and Clank games, filled with wacky and interesting weapons, which the game constantly compliments by adding new items that change how you traverse the world. It is also a gorgeous showcase of the PlayStation 5's graphical power and processing speed.
What really doesn't work for me, though, is how much the humor and story do not hold up in a modern context. Ratchet, Clank, Rivet and other robot are boring, the story is boiler-plate, and much of the humor edges on Illumination Entertainment movie tier. There are good jokes, and a high density of content hidden in details in the world. I just wish more of that effort was felt in the main story of the game.
The gunplay is, as in all of the Ratchet and Clank games, filled with wacky and interesting weapons, which the game constantly compliments by adding new items that change how you traverse the world. It is also a gorgeous showcase of the PlayStation 5's graphical power and processing speed.
What really doesn't work for me, though, is how much the humor and story do not hold up in a modern context. Ratchet, Clank, Rivet and other robot are boring, the story is boiler-plate, and much of the humor edges on Illumination Entertainment movie tier. There are good jokes, and a high density of content hidden in details in the world. I just wish more of that effort was felt in the main story of the game.