Ratchet & Clank
Ratchet & Clank
Ratchet & Clank, développé par Insomniac Games et édité par Sony Computer Entertainment, est sorti le 4 novembre 2002 sur PlayStation 2. Ce jeu mêlant plateforme, aventure et tir met en scène Ratchet, un Lombax furry travaillant sur sa soucoupe sur la planète Veldin, et Clank, un petit robot tombé du ciel, qui s'allient pour contrer le président Drek et son superarme le Deplanetizer. L'aventure se déploie sur plus de vingt niveaux planétaires aux environnements détaillés sans brouillard de distance, incluant des sous-jeux comme des combats spatiaux et des séquences de tir en première personne, avec une progression non linéaire et un arsenal varié. La presse a salué sa cohérence d'ensemble, l'Official U.S. Playstation Magazine notant que peu de plateformers avaient réuni autant d'éléments avec une telle réussite, tandis que Cinescape relevait un style rappelant les classiques de la science-fiction. Certains joueurs regrettent en revanche une mobilité de Ratchet perçue comme lourde, et l'un d'eux a qualifié la mission finale de honteuse en raison de sa rudesse. L'agrégat de notes s'établit à 80,67.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« Plenty of other platformers can boast similar features - but few have pulled them all together the way that Ratchet & Clank has. [Dec 2002, p.166] »
« There is a decidedly cool sense of style to Ratchet & Clank. The game feels much like the classic sci-fi movies, very rounded and artistic, almost retro at times. »
« Visually, Ratchet & Clank is awesome. The immense levels are teeming with life. Outside of the basic minions you have to deal with, many levels are packed to the gills with life. »
« I would dare say this is the best Playstation 2 game I have played this year. It is somewhat easy, but it is also a very long game. »
« A gaming masterpiece... Combines action, platforming, and RPG elements convincingly, creating one of the best platformers in recent memory. »
« It definitely beats "Sly Cooper," its semi-brother "Jak and Daxter," and even other-platform platformers (pun intended) in most categories. »
« The perfect example of what a game should be. With its rich cast of characters, deep gameplay, gorgeous graphics and wonderful soundtrack, R&C packs the ingredients to a perfect platformer and combines them perfectly. »
« Don't get me wrong, Ratchet and Clank is an awesome platformer in length and gameplay and just about everything, just I preferred "Sly Cooper’s" gameplay more. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« A shameful game. I didn't expect it to be this rude and malicious in the final mission with the last monster. I could have finished it, but the least I did was turn off the device, delete it, and erase all its remaining recordings. It belongs in the trash. Stay away from this awful game. »
« En general el juego es bueno, pero la movilidad de ratchet me parece algo tosca. El personaje se siente pesado a la hora de saltar o moverse. Eso sí, tiene buena variedad de armamento, variedad de planetas y una banda sonora memorable. Por lo demás ninguna queja la verdad. Le doy un 7. »
« Ratchet and Clank is a nice old-school game to play, I had fun playing this game until the end. The graphics were okay even considering the time, the best thing of this was the addicting gameplay that it provided me. I was missing playing games like that. The criticism that I have is the awkward controller that was frustrating for me as well as how the game is broken in a bad way, like there were some few bugs such as being stuck in invisible walls and a bad camera. My final rating is 7.6, but I am rounding up to 8. »
« Ratchet and Clank fue un juego tan innovador como visionario, introduciendo elementos de acción en el mundo de las plataformas pero ofreciendo una jugabilidad a favor de la interacción con los enemigos en lugar de la interacción con el entorno. Como juego de plataformas, no tiene la profundidad de diseño de otros juegos, tanto contemporáneos como anteriores, pero como juego que adopta diferentes géneros y los manipula de forma inteligente, Ratchet and Clank fue el camino hacia la madurez genética de sus jugadores y el mercado contemporáneo del videojuego. »
« [ENG] Score: 7.2/10 Ratchet & Clank introduces a hybrid gameplay system that was innovative for its time, blending 3D platforming with shooting and gadget-based mechanics. Diverse mechanics, including double jump, heli-pack, puzzle-solving, and Clank sequences. Innovative weapon and gadget system (Bomb Glove, Pyrocitor, Blaster, Visibomb). Varied level design across planets with main and optional paths. Strong artistic direction: detailed models, smooth animations, colorful worlds with sci-fi industrial tones. Distinctive humor and dialogue style, giving the world personality. Dynamic soundtrack that complements gameplay. The problems: Targeting system is imprecise; no lock-on makes chaotic combat frustrating. Economic system penalizes progression early in the game due to paid equipment. Weapons cannot be spammed due to cooldown times. Bolt collection lacks early-game magnetism, slowing down exploration. Enemy challenge is generally low, even in “challenge” mode. Ratchet & Clank is a solid debut that laid the foundation for the franchise. While the first game shows limitations its inventive gameplay, level design, humor, and aesthetic appeal make it a memorable classic. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ITA] Punteggio: 7.2/10 Ratchet & Clank introduce un gameplay ibrido innovativo per l’epoca, combinando platform 3D, shooting e meccaniche basate sui gadget. Meccaniche diversificate, tra cui doppio salto, eli-zaino, risoluzione di puzzle e sequenze con Clank. Sistema di armi e gadget innovativo (Bomb Glove, Pyrocitor, Blaster, Visibomb). Level design vario su diversi pianeti, con percorsi principali e opzionali. Direzione artistica solida: modelli dettagliati, animazioni fluide, mondi colorati con toni industriali e sci-fi. Umorismo e dialoghi distintivi conferiscono personalità al mondo. Colonna sonora dinamica che si adatta al gameplay. Problemi: il sistema di mira è impreciso; l’assenza di lock-on rende il combattimento caotico e frustrante. Il sistema economico penalizza la progressione iniziale a causa delle attrezzature a pagamento. Le armi non possono essere spamate per i tempi di recupero. La raccolta dei bolt manca di magnetismo iniziale, rallentando l’esplorazione. La sfida dei nemici è generalmente bassa, anche in modalità “challenge”. Ratchet & Clank è un debutto solido che ha posto le basi per il franchise. Nonostante alcune limitazioni del primo gioco, il gameplay inventivo, il level design, l’umorismo e l’appeal estetico lo rendono un classico memorabile. »
« This game is perfection idc what anyone says. So so so fun. Boss fights are great. Platforming at its peak. »
« The very first Ratchet & Clank may show its age in certain aspects—its controls feel a bit stiff by modern standards, and the lack of strafe movement can make combat less fluid compared to later entries—but none of that diminishes its importance or enduring charm. Strengths That Hold Up Creative Arsenal: Even in its debut, Insomniac delivered a wildly imaginative set of weapons and gadgets that set the tone for the entire franchise. World-Building: The planets are diverse, colorful, and full of personality, making exploration consistently rewarding.Humor & Identity: The witty dialogue and satirical edge gave the game a unique voice that distinguished it from other platformers of the era. Foundation for the Saga: It established the blend of platforming, shooting, and gadgetry that became the series’ trademark. Legacy: Yes, some mechanics have aged, but the core design remains rock-solid. The original Ratchet & Clank is still a joy to play, offering a glimpse into the birth of one of PlayStation’s most beloved franchises. It’s proof that strong ideas and creative execution can transcend technical limitations. Final Verdict: Despite a few dated elements, Ratchet & Clank (2002) is an excellent title that laid the groundwork for a legendary saga. Its charm, creativity, and gameplay loop remain enjoyable even today. »
« il primo di una serie che ho amato,divertente e ironico con belle sfide e un bel level design,controlli un po pessimi ma per il resto è tutto perfetto »
