Why Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart is Underwhelming | Game Critique

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart debuted on PS5 with jaw dropping next gen graphics and animation, but does it fail to capture what made the original Ratchet and Clank trilogy on PS2 as good as it was?

In this analysis, we'll review and critique how Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart oversimplified the Ratchet and Clank gameplay experience, dampened Ratchet and Clank character personalities compared to the Ratchet and Clank trilogy, a more superficial story, and why I'm glad Insomniac Games are still making Ratchet and Clank games.

With Sly Cooper and Jak and Daxter nowhere to be seen, Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart is a Gold Bolt in the rough of AAA platformers reminding us that despite this game's faults, they're still the heroes we need.

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🎬 Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Gameplay
05:22 - Characters
06:12 - Characters: Clank
07:32 - Characters: Captain Qwark
08:54 - Characters: Mr Zurkon
08:58 - Characters: Dr Nefarious Part 1
09:56 - Characters: Lawrence
11:44 - Characters: Dr Nefarious Part 2
12:10 - Characters: Emperor Nefarious
13:15 - Characters: Ratchet
16:10 - Characters: Consequences of Altering Characters
17:41 - Characters: Rivet
19:53 - Story and Contradictions
24:58 - Conclusion
25:43 - Love Letter to Ratchet and Clank

🎵 Music
Ratchet and Clank:
Rift Apart Theme
Planet Veldin (David Bergeaud)
Eudora - Logging Site (David Bergeaud)
Swing the Canyon (David Bergeaud)
Ode to Nefarious
Pokitaru - Jowai Resort (David Bergeaud)
Join me at the Top
Sly Cooper 2 - Level Select 1
Crash on the Run - Island Overview
Metal Gear Solid 3 - Sea Breeze
Persona 5 - Dark Web
Yakuza 5 - Be the Star!!
Days Gone - Never Give Up

🎮 Games
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart - Insomniac Games

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