It's only on PS5 bruh ... and there's no plans for a pc release.

Haha

I don't get the game length comments. People so concerned with length being a measure of value have bloated so many games to the point where they are worse off.Maybe he plans to get a PC in 7 years when it's available for PC.

Every Ratchet game hangs out around that length. Usually need at least two playthroughs to upgrade everything fully, I personally could play these games on a loop because the gameplay is so tight.

but $70 for a 12 hour game

Yep agreed. I'd happily pay full price for a 10-12 hour amazing experience, especially for one from a studio with the calibre of Insomniac. Replayability is overrated.


There are cases when length and what the game offers (esp rpgs) but for the most part, if dev's want to make longer games then they better make it exceptional and add just enough variety to justify it and make it feel fresh (witcher 3), rather than what most devs tend to do and just maps bigger and then throws useless collectibles all over the place with the same old gameplay loop (ubisoft games)

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Atomix - Alberto Desfassiaux - Spanish - 94 / 100

It goes without saying that if you already have a PS5 in your house, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is something that you simply cannot pass up, because it is precisely one of the things that justifies having spent so much on a new generation console. It is one of those games in which it hurts to progress because each time you do it, you are closer to the inevitable end.

Attack of the Fanboy - Diego Perez - 4.5 / 5 stars

Rift Apart cements Ratchet and Clank as one of PlayStation's premier franchises.

AusGamers - Kosta Andreadis - 8 / 10

And with dimensional portals opening and closing throughout Rift Apart's many locales, the general idea is you can instantly travel between highly-detailed worlds.

COGconnected - Paul Sullivan - 93 / 100

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has something for almost everyone. Fast and satisfying combat and gameplay, absolutely jaw-dropping good looks, a fantastic score, and narrative design, writing, and acting that could be plugged right in as the next Pixar film.

Cerealkillerz - Gabriel Bogdan - German - 8.5 / 10

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a technical masterpiece, which finally uses all of the possibilities that the PS5 has to offer. Even when the story, sidequests and mini-games play out a bit too familiar, the game still offers a lot of fun and gameplay variety, that will keep oldschool fans and newcomers entertained alike, even after reaching New Game+

Critical Hit - Darryn Bonthuys - 9.5 / 10

I think it's impossible to put down your controller once you finish Rift Apart for the first time, and not have a smile on your face. It's a game that's chicken soup for the soul, nourishing and positive content that's just incredibly wholesome to consume. Loud with its setpiece moments and surprisingly introspective with its emotional haymakers, all of its style and substance comes together to create not only a colourful, and wonderfully mad showcase for the PS5, but also the definitive Ratchet and Clank adventure for the next generation of gaming.

Daily Mirror - JC Suttun - 4 / 5 stars

Insomniac Games have once again delivered an astonishingly well-made adventure which undoubtedly offers plenty to Ratchet & Clank veterans while acting as a perfect stand-alone entry point for newbies. It doesn't really do anything revolutionary, but what it does do, it does with fantastic production values, attention to detail and a never-ending sense of fun. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a brilliant example of a classic formula refined to a point of near perfection.

Daily Star - Tom Hutchison - 5 / 5 stars

Overall a fantastic new title for the PS5.

Digital Chumps - Ben Sheene - 9.5 / 10

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a breathtaking thrill ride of action, utilizing the PlayStation 5 architecture in truly impressive ways. A heartfelt story and gorgeously crafted worlds are complimented by stunning combat bursting with visual flair.

Digital Trends - Giovanni Colantonio - 4 / 5 stars

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a pure superhero spectacle that takes full advantage of the PS5's hardware.

Digitally Downloaded - Matt Sainsbury - 4 / 5 stars

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a superb blockbuster game that hits its brief perfectly.

EGM - Michael Goroff - 10 / 10

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the first game I've played since the ninth-generation consoles launched that feels like a true next-gen title. Insomniac Games has done everything that it needed to do in making both a sequel to its longest-running franchise and a true next-gen exclusive. While it might not technically be a PlayStation 5 launch title, it feels like one-a real preview of the console's capabilities. But beyond that, Rift Apart is just an absolute blast to play.

Easy Allies - Michael Huber - 8.5 / 10

Rift Apart is a must play-summer blockbuster with heart. *Review Copy Provided by PlayStation

Echo Boomer - David Fialho - Portuguese - Mind-blown

Insomniac Games revitalises its most important saga with a safe, ambitious and passionate game, that feels exceptionally nex-gen.

Enternity.gr - Christos Chatzisavvas - Greek - 8.5 / 10

It is a sequel of the basic story of the series after many years, maintaining the classic gameplay, while adding small but important things.

Eurogamer - Chris Tapsell - Recommended

With Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Sony's charmers-in-chief deliver another lesson in laid-back, unpretentious fun.

Everyeye.it - Marco Mottura - Italian - 8.5 / 10

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an experience that pleases, entertains and excites, but also flows guided and within limited tracks (and I'm not necessarily referring to the rails to grind in passages from the interaction inversely proportional to the majesty of the show), without perhaps ever upsetting beyond the disturbing technical aspect.

Filmweb - Michał Walkiewicz - Polish - 9 / 10 stars

"Rift Apart" isn't just beautiful. Sunsets are. Chocolate soufflé is. Maybe siamese kittens too. Here, visual flair and unfathomable tech underneath the sparky, shiny surface constitute the greater experience. Stunning vistas, tremendous particle effects and Pixar-grade animation elevate the story and expand our imagination leading into pure, aesthetic ecstasy. Just look out for your feet - dropping jaw can be pretty damn heavy.

GRYOnline.pl - Polish - 8.5 / 10

Great power comes with great responsibility," Stan Lee once wrote, putting those words into his father Ben's mouth. Today, the same can be said for the PS5 and the first truly nextgen title that comes out of the hands of the almost reliable Insomniac Games.

Game Informer - Andrew Reiner - 9 / 10

It's as long as any other Ratchet game, but it feels like it flies by in a flash, and is a hard one to put down

Game Rant - Anthony Taormina - 4.5 / 5 stars

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart uses the power of the PS5 to put on a stunning display, highlighted by bombastic action, plenty of humor, and heart.

Game Revolution - Mack Ashworth - 9 / 10

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is the first PS5 exclusive that I can recommend everyone go out and buy. It’s a cutting-edge masterclass of what the PS5 is capable of, but with the soul of the original R&C games, packaged with a comprehensive set of accessibility options.

GameByte - Brett Claxton - 8 / 10

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is a great addition to any PS5 games library. The worlds, the characters, the cutscenes all look great and it’s one of those games that is just fun to play. Stepping through rifts into a completely separate world works seamlessly and it’s a technical marvel in that part.

GameMAG - Russian - 9 / 10

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an exciting action title, that simply never gets boring. You can expect colorful characters, epic battles, and fun to explore worlds. On the tech side Rift Apart shows everything that PlayStation 5 has to offer, be it great visuals, surround sound, or DualSense features. It's the perfect benchmark for Sony's new gaming system.

GamePro - Hannes Rossow - German - 90 / 100

The PS5 summer relies on old friends. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is more than just a next-gen infusion, but perhaps the best PS5 game to date.

GameSpew - Richard Seagrave - 9 / 10

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is easily the best game in the series by far.

GameSpot - Steve Watts - 9 / 10

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks and plays better than ever thanks to new-generation hardware, but it's still the same lovable, goofy series at heart.

GameXplain - Adam Conner - Loved

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Gameblog - Thomas Pillon - French - 8 / 10

Thanks to its gorgeous visuals and deeper narrative, Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart arises the series to a new level. With many locations to enjoy, a lot of weapons to try out and many, many collectibles to find, everyone should find a good reason to embark on this bidimensional journey, even though the obvious collision bugs are still way too present.

GamesBeat - Jeff Grubb - 5 / 5 stars

Rift Apart is a special game. And as long as Sony Interactive Entertainment has Insomniac releasing games like this for the PS5, I’m going keep showing up on day one with $70 in hand, ready for the next adventure.

Gaming Nexus - Charlie Coleman - 9.5 / 10

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a true showpiece of new-gen technology. Whilst the internet argues over the matter of cross-generation games, Rift Apart avoids any such controversy since what it's doing simply isn't possible on the older hardware. I was tempted to go ahead and award a perfect score, but a familiar formula and some lacklustre puzzling prevented me from doing so. On the whole, though, this is gaming's summer blockbuster in the same vein that Hollywood emphasises this season for its big releases. For those with a PS5, it's an absolute must-play as a showcase of what's possible beyond just prettier graphics and faster framerates.

GamingTrend - David Burdette - 95 / 100

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is one of the best games I've played this year. It's fun, it's endearing, and I just want to play it again. The gameplay isn't much different, but it's refined and has aged like a fine wine, with the technical prowess on display we've come to expect from Insomniac Games. If you're looking for a great narrative, the story is arguably the best in the series, with the grandeur of a Marvel movie in tow. One could imply the game isn't long enough, but that's only because they put down the controller, and that's just not what you're going to do if you have a copy of Rift Apart.

Geek Culture - Jake Su - 9.4 / 10

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart represents the zenith of a long-running series, and paves the way for a bright future full of possibilities.

God is a Geek - Chris White - 9.5 / 10

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the game you've been waiting for, filled with stunning visuals, magnificent gameplay, and so much more.

Guardian - Keza MacDonald - 4 / 5 stars

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just a showcase game regarding graphics. Nothing new regarding gameplay here.
10 hours of gameplay of peace
€80

No thanks jeff

My Oled is ready
My eyeballs are not

Premium, high quality product. Quality > game length.

I guess go be an xboxcel and pay $15 a month for 100 mediocre or old game pass games

Xboxcel IdentifiedPS5 w/ Astroglide Playpen, Returnal, Demon Souls, and now Rachet n Clank. Xbox with The Medium, lmao. I thought Xbox had all these games coming and was going to wreck Sony this gen? Just LoL@ Xboxcel dreams.

You purchasing on release?But those old mediocre games run at 60fps now.

Nice.


Cant wait to see how insomniac implemented the dualsense.

the only thing i find disappointing is that rivet and ratchet have the same abilities and weapons. since r&c isn't a story-driven game, it makes me wonder what rivet adds to the game. maybe the story is good this time around?

excited to play this regardless.

Never played a R&C game in my life. As a kid I knew about the hype but it seemed childish to me, I always preferred a realistic setting.

Now, as an adult I said why not, lemme check out the game play of this new Ratchet game..... And I found it looked amazing lol. Dialogue, mechanics, smoothness, polish, attention to details in the world. I get what the hype is about.

I know it's late, but I still recommend you playing R&C (PS4)

One more hour before it unlocks on my end!

*******

Quick thoughts because I reached the second level and it's already past 12, so I need to get to sleep.



Guys ....... Holy fuk.




Holy fuk.




If you played Ratchet and Clank 2016 on PS4, your body is not ready.

This game's jump in quality is like going from Uncharted 1 to Uncharted 4 so to speak. It's not even a generational leap, it's a 2 generational leap. That's how absolutely fukkin off the wall bonkers this game is. The gameplay is so fukkin good I swear to god, the shooting is so much better, the animations, the hit reactions enemies have when you shoot them and then when you add in the dualsense implementations to the guns, this is dualsense used to it's absolute best in its current state and it's a fukkin joy to play srs, and I can imagine it getting even better once dev's utilize in so many different ways. It even uses dualsense in the most subtle ways like how Astrobot used it on different surfaces, I didnt notice a surface change in the haptics, but they did add it in really nice subtle way when you walk on surfaces.

Insomniac have completely outdone themselves and honestly with the little I've played so far, this is easily looks like it might be my game of the year and the best playing game since the PS5's release. I'm talking about the gameplay first because that's how good this game feels. I cant even go back to Ratchet and Clank 2016 after playing this because that game feels outdated as fuk.

The visuals are on another level, I'd say this is easily the best looking game since Cyberpunk/TLOU2 .... I dont know if it's the best looking game out there right now as Skillup claims, but it's up there. I'm not even gonna talk up the visuals because it's something you'd have to experience first hand irl.

Dont really have much to say about the story since I just started, but it seems fun and Rivet seems chill. So keen to see where this all goes, but the voice acting, cutscene presentation is top notch.


"Next gen has arrived" srs.

Strong hyping above, I DO believe my body is ready.

I'm getting the disc version though tomorrow after work. Same price here, but I am able to resell it used later when I have raped the game in every hole possible, norapist

aight never played the R&C series because it never interested me but about to play the ps4 version before buying rift apart leggoo

Ass hole.

Performance Ray Tracing for me. Once I get a ps5 down the line.

IMO Insomniac is the best developer Sony has.

You're in for a treat. Sign up for the streaming library (PS now?) and you can play the PS 3 ones as well. Outstanding series.

Good game so far. Really good.

Anyone who plays this in any other mode is a complete retard.

I'd say Naughty Dog is better but Insomniac not far behind.... but both are tremendous, just making different types of games.

Naughty Dog > Insomniac > Guerilla > Bend > Santa Monica > Sucker Punch > Asobi > Polyphony > Media Moecule > San Diego > Pixel Opus > Xdev > Bethesda

The only negative I have to say about this game so far is the mounts. The mounts so far handle pretty bad because they're on auto-mode and you cant control them other than adding a boost, which makes movement super annoying and tricky at times. It's annoying because of how fukkin good controlling ratchet/rivet and the gameplay is. I guess another nitpick would be is that I think the game is a bit easy, I'm playing on hard and it doesnt feel hard lol, I've died a couple times, but it feels like normal+ .... I'll probably test out the hardest difficulty once I'm done with it, but hard so far feels like normal mode to me.



This game is so good. lol at ppl writing this game off because of the length or because there's a furry character ....brb complaining about games not being fun or having good gameplay when Ratchet is delivering that in spades.