Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, développé par Insomniac Games et édité par Sony Computer Entertainment, est un jeu de plates-formes mêlant tir, aventure et arcade, paru sur PlayStation 3 le 27 octobre 2009 en Amérique du Nord, puis le 5 novembre en Australie et le 6 novembre en Europe. Suite directe de Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction et Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty, il poursuit l'histoire de Clank enlevé par les Zoni au sein de la Grande Horloge par le robot Dr. Nefarious, tandis que Ratchet et Qwark parcourent le système de Breegus et rencontrent le Lombax Azimuth. Le récit les conduit à affronter Nefarious et à empêcher l'usage corrupteur de la Grande Horloge, jusqu'au sacrifice d'Azimuth et à la réunion finale de Ratchet et Clank pour de nouvelles aventures.
La presse a salué l'expérience proposée, 1UP évoquant un titre qui, même pour un fan occasionnel, donnait envie d'y jouer chaque soir, et Giant Bomb jugeant qu'il incarne parfaitement ce que la série offre de meilleur, notamment via la satisfaction des armes créatives. Certains joueurs cités sur Metacritic placent le jeu sur le podium des meilleures entrées de la série, notant l'ajout de mécaniques comme des mondes ouverts, tandis qu'un autre le décrit comme un jeu de plateforme et de tir à la troisième personne très amusant, avec une histoire mignonne. L'ensemble affiche une note moyenne agrégée de 81,42.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« I'm a casual fan of the series and I still found myself excited to get home and play the game each night the past week. It may be a lot of more of the same, but more of the same has never been so darn addicting. »
« I really couldn't ask for a better embodiment of everything I've come to enjoy from the series. The constant satisfaction from upgrading creative weaponry, item collection which feels rewarding rather than trivial, and the over-the-top action are all here, and better than they've ever been. With the addition of some interesting puzzles, even more flexibility with your weapons, and a great presentation, Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time is not only the best game in the series, but one that will certainly stand the test of, well, time. »
« Besides being the best R&C adventure yet, it's definitely one of those rare games that puts a smile on your face from the second it begins. »
« If this is truly the last Ratchet and Clank release then rest assured that the series goes out with a bang. It’s one of the games of the year and an outstanding exclusive for the Playstation 3. »
« All you really need to know is that Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time is at the very least on a par with Tools of Destruction and, as such, it’s a game that you need to experience. »
« The pinnacle of everything that's made the series great from day one pulled together with sheer mastery and polished to a blinding sheen. Insomniac's finest work to date, and that's saying something. You're gonna love the way it looks, I guarantee it. »
« Insomniac has created another Ratchet and Clank to top the last one. »
« While Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time doesn’t really evolve the franchise to any significant new level; I did appreciate the clever time puzzles for Clank and the interactive space combat and moon exploration. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« On the podium among the best entries in the series. It improves on its predecessors in gameplay and adds many new interesting mechanics, such as open worlds and space exploration. The story is very engaging but has some inconsistencies »
« A super fun platforming and third person shooting game. The story is also very cute »
« Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time is not only the pinnacle of the saga—it’s a game that outshines even the most celebrated titles of its generation. While many hail The Last of Us as untouchable, the truth is that Insomniac delivered a richer, more inventive, and ultimately more enjoyable experience here. Why It’s Superior Gameplay Depth: Unlike the linear corridors of The Last of Us, A Crack in Time offers freedom, exploration, and ingenious puzzles with the time-manipulation mechanic. It’s a playground of creativity rather than a guided movie. Innovation: The Clank time puzzles are pure genius, blending logic and experimentation in ways Naughty Dog never dared to attempt. Replay Value: Where The Last of Us relies on scripted drama, A Crack in Time thrives on gameplay variety—space exploration, weapon upgrades, and endless experimentation keep it fresh long after the credits roll.Tone & Identity: It balances humor, heart, and adventure without drowning in self-seriousness. It’s fun, imaginative, and timeless, while The Last of Us often feels like it mistakes misery for depth. Final Verdict: This isn’t just another Ratchet & Clank—it’s the saga’s crown jewel, a game that proves creativity and gameplay mastery trump cinematic pretension. A Crack in Time is superior in every way, and anyone still clinging to The Last of Us as “the greatest” needs to accept that the Lombax and his robot already claimed that throne years ago. »
« As someone who has played more than 200 games and discover this series only recently, I have to say that this is probably the most underrated videogame of all time. An absolute masterpiece from start to finish 10/10. »
« This is objectively the best game in the series and by far one of the best PlayStation Exclusives of all time. It has amazing weapons and controls, the best puzzles in an action game, great platforming section and the addition of the free roaming with your ship, across moons with amazing level design. »
« Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time is one of the franchise’s finest adventures, blending fast-paced combat, clever puzzles, and an engaging story that explores the bond between its iconic duo. With refined gameplay, a compelling villain, and thrilling space exploration, this entry pushes the series forward while retaining its signature charm. Though some elements feel a bit familiar, the game’s polish, humor, and variety make it a standout in the franchise. »
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« This is game is absolutely perfect. The story is amazing, gameplay wise it takes everything that worked in the past and managed to improve everything. »
