Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Summary
Yo, what's up, fellow gamers of Ontario? 🎮 Are you ready to jump into an interdimensional whirlwind of fun with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? This totally wicked platformer-shooter combo dropped on July 26, 2023, and it's a blast to the past and future all rolled into one! Imagine teaming up with your favorite furry dude, Ratchet, and his wisecracking robot buddy, Clank, as they face off against an evil emperor from another dimension. Talk about a situation ripe for some epic trolling!
Now, check this out: the game isn’t just about slinging bolts and blasters; it’s like hopping on a cosmic rollercoaster where every twist and turn gets more outrageous than your uncle’s dance moves at Thanksgiving! With the groundbreaking rift mechanics, you can literally jump between various action-packed worlds faster than you can say “headshot!” That means you get to dodge, weave, and blast your way through crazy landscapes that will have your jaw dropping like it’s a good old-fashioned meme.
The action here is slicker than a greased raccoon. You’ve got a whole arsenal of super cool weapons to make the baddies wish they hadn't stepped into this multiverse mess. Be prepared to scatter those pixelated enemies like confetti as you unleash combos that’ll have your buddies screaming, “Did you just frag ‘em THAT hard?” It's team-based chaos at its finest, with a multiplayer goodness that means you can roll with your squad, dominating together like true champions of the gaming universe!
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System Requirements
OS:
Windows 10 (version 1909 or higher)
Processor:
Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470
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Storage:
75 GB
Additional Notes:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.
Ratchet and Clank was one of the first big games of my youth - I had something like 15 playthroughs on my 'Going Commando' Save slot and the same for 'Up Your Arsenal'. This was my first return to the series in over 15 years. Rift Apart is a brilliant expression of the series but streamlined and sanitised somewhat compared to the original incarnations - Ratchet is a little more wholesome and a little less snarky, the evolution of the weapons as you level them feels a little less ambitious, and the exploration of the environments a little less winding, but the core gameplay and cutscenes are the smoothest and most emotive they've ever been. Sounds negative but overall for me this was a brilliant throwback for a single playthrough - probably would be worth a challenge mode run with the addition of another upgrade tier of weapons with new unique effects but I'm satisfied with my 20hrs on the hardest difficulty.
Ratchet and Clank was one of the first big games of my youth - I had something like 15 playthroughs on my 'Going Commando' Save slot and the same for 'Up Your Arsenal'. This was my first return to the series in over 15 years. Rift Apart is a brilliant expression of the series but streamlined and sanitised somewhat compared to the original incarnations - Ratchet is a little more wholesome and a little less snarky, the evolution of the weapons as you level them feels a little less ambitious, and the exploration of the environments a little less winding, but the core gameplay and cutscenes are the smoothest and most emotive they've ever been. Sounds negative but overall for me this was a brilliant throwback for a single playthrough - probably would be worth a challenge mode run with the addition of another upgrade tier of weapons with new unique effects but I'm satisfied with my 20hrs on the hardest difficulty.
While it is a good, nostalgic feeling game, it is (as every single PlayStation game) WAYYYYY too short. Hardly even 15 hours to 100%. Id personally say its only worth the price on sale. The gameplay is great, and exactly like you remember in the 2000's. The writing is horrible, and they are desperately trying to replace the main character, as with most of these 2000's eras reboots. But also, its a game made for 10 year olds in the 2000's so, who really cares honestly.
While it is a good, nostalgic feeling game, it is (as every single PlayStation game) WAYYYYY too short. Hardly even 15 hours to 100%. Id personally say its only worth the price on sale. The gameplay is great, and exactly like you remember in the 2000's. The writing is horrible, and they are desperately trying to replace the main character, as with most of these 2000's eras reboots. But also, its a game made for 10 year olds in the 2000's so, who really cares honestly.
Lots of fun and very true to Ratchet and Clank's usual style and gameplay feel, the new weapons are all fairly fun to use and I'd be pressed to think of a single gun I didn't enjoy using at all, hoping that this leads to new sequels/more R&C development!
Lots of fun and very true to Ratchet and Clank's usual style and gameplay feel, the new weapons are all fairly fun to use and I'd be pressed to think of a single gun I didn't enjoy using at all, hoping that this leads to new sequels/more R&C development!
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