Ratchet & Clank is a very rough around the edges - yet still engrossing and utterly entertaining - video game experience.
In terms of its creative arsenal, open-ended level structures, socio-political satire, and the narrative as a whole, Ratchet & Clank has aged like a fine wine. What hasn't aged nearly as well is the clunky controls, awkward camera, and steep difficulty curves. Nevertheless, Ratchet & Clank is an all-time classic and it deserves its recognition and the legacy it has left in its wake.
In terms of its creative arsenal, open-ended level structures, socio-political satire, and the narrative as a whole, Ratchet & Clank has aged like a fine wine. What hasn't aged nearly as well is the clunky controls, awkward camera, and steep difficulty curves. Nevertheless, Ratchet & Clank is an all-time classic and it deserves its recognition and the legacy it has left in its wake.