Ratchet and Clank (PS3 Trilogy)

     Have you played the PS3 Ratchet and Clank games? Known as the future trilogy, these games not only continue the story of the characters, but continues the life of the series from the PS2 days to the newer PS3 system.

     This newer trilogy of Ratchet and Clank games once again follow Ratchet and Clank through three adventures, but these three stories are more intertwined and character-driven than the previous games. This offers a much more engaging and deep story. (Although I have to say the originals possess a certain charm that can never be recaptured.)

     Along with an improved story, the gameplay is also much smoother and tight, allowing quicker and more fluid combat an platforming. The graphics are also heavily upgraded, and the voice acting is superb. Overall, these games are technically better than the older games, and live up to the fun that the series has established, but just falls short on recapturing that original charm.

Ratchet and Clank (PS2 Trilogy)

     Have you played the Ratchet and Clank games? They are a trilogy of classics on the PS2. They have also been remastered for PS3. The games star Ratchet, a dog-cat mix of an alien race called a Lombax, and his minuscule robotic companion known as Clank. Together, these two go on three adventures and save the galaxy each time.

     Each game is pretty much the same, bringing fun, crazy weapons and platforming puzzle solving together for a joy ride. Along with different stories, each game improves on the gameplay formula, integrating new features, such as new weapons and space combat, while improving the base gameplay with mechanics like strafing and quick-select weapon menus. 

     The Ratchet and Clank series is some of the best the Playstation 2 has to offer and are some of the funnest games of all time. The gameplay is exciting and satisfying. The stories are epic and hilarious. Ratchet and Clank is a must-play for everybody.




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