Ratchet & Clank Video Game Series
Seria platformówek 3D z elementami gier akcji i cRPG, wydawanych wylacznie na konsole marki PlayStation. Cykl wykreowany zostal przez studio Insomniac Games, które sprawuje piecze nad jego rozwojem przy wsparciu innych zespolów deweloperskich (m.in. High Impact Games, Sanzaru Games, Nihilistic Software i Tin Giant). Wlascicielem praw do marki jest natomiast firma Sony Computer Entertainment.
Pierwsza odslona cyklu ukazala sie w 2002 roku w wersji na konsole PlayStation 2. Zapoczatkowala ona tzw. oryginalna serie, do której zalicza sie takze gry Ratchet & Clank 2: Going Commando (2003), Ratchet & Clank 3: Up Your Arsenal (2004), Ratchet: Deadlocked (2005), Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (2007) oraz Secret Agent Clank (2008). Pojawienie sie konsoli PlayStation 3 na rynku pozwolilo deweloperom z Insomniac Games otworzyc zupelnie nowy rozdzial w historii marki, okreslany mianem Future Trilogy. W jego sklad wchodza gry: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (2007), Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty (2008) i Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time (2009). Na dalsze przygody Ratcheta i Clanka gracze musieli poczekac do 2011 roku. Wtedy to ukazala sie gra Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One. Wraz z wydana rok pózniej gra Ratchet and Clank: Qforce zainicjowaly one kolejny, nienazwany dotad etap w historii cyklu.
Wspólnym elementem gier z cyklu Ratchet i Clank jest uniwersum laczace elementy science-fiction oraz fantasy. Glówni bohaterowie to wywodzacy sie z kosmicznej rasy lombax mechanik Ratchet (z wygladu postac przypomina dwunoznego kota z lwim ogonem) i jego przyjaciel robot – Clank. W wiekszosci odslon serii herosi z pomoca przyjaciól musza pokrzyzowac plany zloczynców (takich jak Chairman Drek) stanowiacych zagrozenie dla calego wszechswiata. Zazwyczaj fabula ma liniowy charakter i wymaga wykonywania zadan w okreslonej sekwencji.
W trakcie zabawy gracz kontroluje poczynania jednego badz obu bohaterów (czesto naprzemiennie), starajac sie umiejetnie korzystac z ich indywidualnych umiejetnosci czy przedmiotów ekwipunku. Rozgrywka obfituje w próby zrecznosciowe, dynamiczne pojedynki z przeciwnikami, a takze mniej lub bardziej skomplikowane lamiglówki do rozwiklania.
Ograniczenie do platform sprzetowych jednego producenta na ogól pozwala twórcom gier z serii Ratchet & Clank w pelni wykorzystac potencjal urzadzen. Przeklada sie to m.in. na wysokiej jakosci oprawe audiowizualna oraz mechanizmy sterowania oparte o rozwiazania techniczne konkretnego modelu konsoli.
Popularnosc serii Ratchet & Clank znalazla swoje odzwierciedlenie w licznych nawiazaniach zawartych w innych grach (np. LittleBigPlanet 2, InFamous 2, Resistance 3 oraz Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time). Ponadto marka doczekala sie m.in. wlasnej serii komiksów manga oraz zabawek i figurek kolekcjonerskich. W planach jest równiez adaptacja filmowa, nad która pracuja studia animowane Blockade Entertainment i Rainmaker Entertainment.
Ratchet & Clank Series Evolution
2021
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
2016
Ratchet & Clank
2013
Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
2012
Ratchet & Clank: Q-Force
2011
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
2009
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
2008
Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty
2008
Secret Agent Clank
2007
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
2007
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
2005
Ratchet: Deadlocked
2004
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
2003
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
2002
Ratchet & Clank (2002)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Action
June 11, 2021
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a TPP action adventure game and the next installment in a bestselling series originating from 2002. Like its predecessors, it was developed by Insomniac Games.
Ratchet & Clank
Action
April 12, 2016
The next installment in the very popular 3D platformer series, which has been initially developed for the PlayStation 2 console, and had given birth to one of the most popular and successful series for this particular gaming platform. Despite drawing major inspiration from its 2002 predecessor, the title is not just a simple remake but a complete reboot of the whole cycle. In the new game, we follow the struggles of the titular pair of heroes – a fox called Ratchet and his robot companion, Clank, as the two of the try to save the galaxy from the evil Drek. Our antagonist is actively trying to destroy the world and reuse the entirety of its matter to form a new planet for his race – the Blarg. The main characters are searching for the legendary superhero Captain Qwark, who is the only person believed to be able to stand up to the terrible foe. Ratchet & Clank is a standard 3D TPP platformer in which the gameplay revolves around traversing the world, fighting various enemies and collecting numerous mysterious findings.
Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
Adventure
November 12, 2013
Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus is an action adventure game by the Insomniac Games team. The game goes back to the roots of the cycle and focuses on a single player campaign. The fun comes down mainly to eliminating the hordes of enemies, which is helped by a powerful arsenal full of new toys.
Ratchet: Deadlocked HD
Action
May 21, 2013
Reissue of the fourth installment of the popular three-dimensional platformer series originally released on PlayStation 2. This time the creators have almost completely abandoned the roots of the series and focused on applying as many elements characteristic of the shooting genre as possible. The graphic design has been upgraded to HD resolution and the ability to unlock Trophies has been added.
Ratchet & Clank: Q-Force
Arcade
November 27, 2012
Ratchet & Clank: Q-Force is a humorous three-dimensional platformer. The title was produced by Insomniac Games development studio to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series. Players have the opportunity to learn more about the adventures of a pair of friendly heroes and their friends from the famous group of heroes - Q-Force.
The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy
Arcade
June 29, 2012
The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy is a set of the first three parts of the 3D platformer series with a nice pair of characters in the title role. The package includes games: Ratchet & Clank, Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal. Thanks to the efforts of the Idol Minds development team, the classic titles have been re-mastered to the High-Definition standard and enriched with a number of new elements.
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
Arcade
October 18, 2011
Three-dimensional platformer with extended cooperation mode for four people. The game tells the story of the Ratchet & Clank duo, joined by Captain Quartet and Dr. Nefarius. This four-man team must save the world with an extremely dangerous machine. Each hero has unique skills and achieving success requires team play.
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Adventure
October 27, 2009
Insomniac Games continues the story told in Tools of Destruction and Quest for Booty. Clank is once again in trouble, from which the clever Ratchet will once again draw him out. The protagonists are faced with important existential questions.
Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty
Adventure
August 21, 2008
Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty is the second part of the trilogy initiated by Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction, part of the Insomniac Games platforming cycle. The title is a combination of arcade and logical game elements. Players direct Ratchet's actions to rescue Clank, kidnapped by invisible robots from Hoolefar Island.
Secret Agent Clank
Arcade
June 17, 2008
Secret Agent Clank is an arcade 3D platformer with the hero of the Ratchet & Clank series in the title role. A small robot sets out to rescue his friend, unjustly accused of crimes he did not commit. The player's task is to help him discover the truth and reveal who is behind the whole thing. The game was produced by High Impact Games studio, responsible for Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters.
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Adventure
October 23, 2007
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction is an arcade game that combines the features of a platformer and shooting. It's an another installment of the series about the adventures of a rat-like friendly creature named Ratchet and his friend - the robot Clank.
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
Arcade
February 13, 2007
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters is a title that combines shooting with a platformer. We can play each of the two main characters: Ratchet, who loves challenges and fight, as well as Clank's robot.
Ratchet: Deadlocked
Arcade
October 25, 2005
Ratchet: Deadlocked (on the European continent the title is Ratchet: Gladiator) is the fourth game in a series of virtual arcade games, launched in 2002, when Ratchet & Clank was released by Insomaniac Games employees. Of course, again in the main roles were cast the great humanoid creature and the always accompanying robot.
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
Arcade
November 3, 2004
Ratchet & Clank III: Up your Arsenal is another part of a wonderful series of adventure games with a huge dose of healthy shooting, in which two buddies turn dozens of intrusive opponents into dust.
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
Arcade
November 11, 2003
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando is the second installment of a series of arcade platformers with logical elements by Insomniac Games studio. This time, the main characters are kidnapped and taken to the Bogon galaxy, where new adventures, riddles and enemies await them. The creators took care of a number of changes in the mechanics of the game, including the ability to develop characters and improve equipment.
Ratchet & Clank (2002)
Arcade
November 4, 2002
Ratchet & Clank is a hit 2D platformer released exclusively for PlayStation 2. The title characters of the game produced by Insomniac Games are a fox and robot who must save Solan's galaxy from the knocks of the cunning Drek's highest CEO. While playing, players can acquire new weapons and equipment to help them overcome obstacles and enemies.
Ratchet & Clank Series News
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC Improved by Patch
A new update for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is now available on PC. This patch resolves texture loading issues, fixes visual glitches and improves stability.
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Jan Kopacz
August 1, 2023
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC's Performance is Not Great Not Terrible
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has been available on PC for several days now. During this time, Insomniac Games' title has accumulated solid ratings and a small number of players at peak activity.
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Maciej Gaffke
July 31, 2023
Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart PC Shows That Releasing It on PS4 Would be a Bad Idea
Specialists tested how Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart could run on the PlayStation 4 console. The result? Well, if you are allergic to long freezes in video games, you'd better not watch the footage.
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Kamil Kleszyk
July 28, 2023
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC Superior to PS5 Version? Digital Foundry Answers
Digital Foundry checked how the PC port of Sony's console hit, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, debuting today, fares.
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Marcin Przała
July 27, 2023
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart - How to Change Language on Steam
In this guide we will tell you how to change language of Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart on Steam. It is tricky.
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Damian Gacek
July 26, 2023
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC Launch [Update]
In just a few hours, the PC version of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the exquisite 3D platformer from Insomniac Games, will be released.
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Adrian Werner
July 26, 2023
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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart System Requirements on PC Not as Scary as You Might Think [Update]
Less than two weeks separate us from the release of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart on PC. In the meantime, impatient gamers can take a look at the game's system requirements. These, surprisingly, look quite pleasant.
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Kamil Kleszyk
July 18, 2023
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Officially on PC; Release Date Revealed
Another PlayStation exclusive title is coming soon to PC. This time it will be the lovely game Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
May 31, 2023
Gorgeous 2021 PS5 Exclusive May be Next in Line for PC Porting
It looks like a port of another PlayStation exclusive, specifically Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, will soon be released on PC. Confirmation can be found in a recent job posting.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
March 15, 2023
Returnal Hailed Game of 2021 By BAFTA
The winners of BAFTA awards have been announced. Most statuettes went to Returnal, which was recognized as game of the year.
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Adrian Werner
April 8, 2022