Ratchet and Clank are back this time on the PS3, will their next adventure be an epic, or an epic failure?

User Rating: 9 | Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction PS3
By pspitus | Review Date:
(4.5 out of 5) Story: Out of all the Ratchet and Clank games so far, I can easily say that Ratchet and Clank Future: TOD has the best story by far. Ratchet is being hunted down by the Cragmite Prince named known as Emperor Tachyon. He has a hatred for all Lombaxes, and luckily for Ratchet he isn't one, or is he? Throughout the game Ratchet will discover secrets from his past, as well as Clank's purpose, and does it in a humorous fashion. I loved the story in the game but the bad cliff hanger ending is enough to stop me from giving the story a perfect 5. Oh well, at least it gives a glaring hint that there will in fact be another Ratchet and Clank game in the near future.

(4 out of 5) Gameplay: Just like all the other Ratchet and Clank games, a unique variety of weapons are available in TOD, from electrically induced nets, to a controllable tornado. You will still be battling robots, and blowing the crap out of everything you see moving, but hey I'm not complaining. What really sets this game apart from all the others though is the unique upgrading system. By using raritanium you can upgrade things such as the ammo capacity, field of range, power of the weapon, and raritanium earned for your weapons. Although the game doesn't necessarily NEED the six axis controls, it does a good job in incorporating it into the game for uses such as sky diving. The game is loads of fun and will make you come back for more, but it can be pretty easy. So if you are one of those gamers who like challenges, you may not find one in this game.

(5 out of 5) Graphics: The visuals are simply gorgeous in Tools of Destruction. It really brings out the processing power of the PS3. Everything from the environments to the characters is colorful and detailed. It's hard to believe that so many beautiful and nicely designed worlds could fit in one disc. It feels like you are watching a Pixar quality animated movie, then playing a game. Actually that wouldn't be a bad idea for Pixar to make a Ratchet and Clank animated movie.

(4.5 out of 5) Sound: The voice acting in the game is done well, especially Emperor Tachyon. The explosions, collapsing buildings, and the robot's cries for mercy sound believable and awesome. The in-game music was alright, but I think they could have done better, MUCH BETTER! Tools of Destruction still delivers a wonderful sounds presentation.

Overall: Tools of Destruction may possibly be the best game in the Ratchet and Clank series. Nice arsenal of weapons, many fascinating worlds, excellent storyline, and incredible sound design make it one of the must haves for PS3 owners. What makes it even better is that the game has dancing space pirates, what other game doesn't have that!

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