Ratchet & Clank

Ratchet & Clank is a defining release from a fast-changing era from Insomniac Games, remembered on our archive for its action platformer identity and the conversation it created around play, craft, and taste.

8.0 average critic score

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Easy to watch, warm to play

Faride / rank #73 / 2002-12-10 / 8.4

Faride connects with Ratchet & Clank when it gives the player room to breathe, look, listen, and enjoy the journey without losing momentum.

A world worth carrying after the credits

Morteza / rank #199 / 2002-12-11 / 7.9

Morteza responds to how Ratchet & Clank binds mood, character, and play. The archive score is strongest when the game gives him a reason to keep going beyond pure challenge.

Production craft with purpose

Ehsan / rank #137 / 2002-12-12 / 7.8

Ehsan values Ratchet & Clank most when its presentation, pacing, feel, and technical craft seem built from the same blueprint.