bit-tech Shopping: Sony Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (PS3)

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Rating: 8

Time with product: 11 Months

Strengths: Amazing graphics, variety of weopons, pretty good story line, and land/air gameplay.

Weaknesses: Not multiplayer and not very challenging.

Summary: I beat "Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction" a bunch of times, and it never gets old. The graphics are amazing; there are a lot of interesting/fun levels; and it has the best weapon variety of any Ratchet game yet. I noticed in just about each Ratchet game there is a powerful weapon called the "RYNO" and it's always expensive. In this game, you just have to find the directions to build it, bring it to some guy, and he builds it for you for free. That is something better about this Ratchet game. Overall, I probably rate this game about 90% approval out of 100%. I hope my review was helpful.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 3 Months

Strengths: Overall game play, graphics, variety of weapons

Weaknesses: easy, no multiplayer

Summary: I have played R&C 1, 2, and 3 on the PS2. If you have played any of those games then you know exactly what this game is all about. It's a continuation of that series and they haven't messed with the formula too much. The game looks great - beautiful, crisp, vibrant graphics. There is a huge number of weapons to choose from... from the standard R&C blaster or bomb glove to the new gelanator to my favorite, the disco ball that causes Ratchet's enemies to start disco dancing. The game is easy... I seem to die only when I fall into something I shouldn't because I miscalculated the jump... I rarley die from fighting opponents. Also, I was expecting multiplayer... some of the earlier games had it on the PS2 and my son would often battle his friends using the split screen so I am disappointed that the game doesn't have multiplayer.The basic gameplay has you moving from world to world to complete various objectives. You collect bolts that you get from breaking open crates or killing enemies or just by smashing lamp posts. Those bolts can be used to buy weapons at vendors... only a limited number of weapons are available at each vendor. Also, the more you use a particular weapon the more powerful it gets. You can also buy weapon upgrades to carry more ammo, increase the damage or increase the number of bolts received when killing a enemy with that gun. There are also golden bolts that a harder to find and are used to buy better upgrades.The game is a lot of fun and I would recommend it to anyone.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3

Strengths: Fantastic graphics, sounds and voice acting, great gameplay, diverse and unique weapons

Weaknesses: None apparent

Summary: Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction is the fourth game in the R&C series, though the first one on the PS3. The game looks and sounds amazing, and is easily one of the best looking and sounding games on the PS3. The gameplay covers numerous types, including shooting, platforming, puzzle and vehicle combat, so there's enough diversity for most. The weapon arsenal is amazingly well done, with plenty of different options for anyone. The only small issue is that the game is a little easier than past games, as well as shorter than most, though there's plenty of reason to go back through the game multiple times. For R&C fans, it's an easy pick, though for any action fans on the PS3, this is a must-have.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 10

Strengths: Everything!

Weaknesses: Flying missions

Summary: Simply put, Ratchet and Clank Future is one of the best games I have ever played. It does everything right, from great graphics, thrilling gameplay, good voice acting, it is indeed the total package. If you have played the earlier games in the Ratchet and Clank series you should know what to expect, but this game takes it to a whole new level. While the flying missions are sort of a drag, thankfully there aren't very many of them so that doesn't hamper the game to much. Overall Ratchet and Clank is the very best game on the PlayStation 3 and I recommend it to everyone.

Rating: 8

Time with product:

Strengths: very entertaining, great visuals

Weaknesses: too short, no online play

Summary: I never really got into the ratchet and clank series when it was on the ps2, but im glad I decided to pick it up for the ps3. the game is very entertaining and the rich bright visuals just pop at you. A couple drawbacks of the game are that it is a little too short and pretty easy on top of that. Also, some kind of online multiplayer would?ve given the game more replay value. If you don?t feel like spending money on a short game, at least give it a rent as the experience is still very enjoyable