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Originally Posted by eddfromtheriver

How many planets have you visited?

Sidenote: jstevenson please make it so that when we're wearing armor, we can do so w/o wearing the mask... and the OG Ratchet skin should be available on ALL Ratchet games... no exceptions.

I'm working through the last one now. I believe there's six in total, with one of those being an arena-only planet.

Originally Posted by efeman

I only played the original three way back in the day. Which games since are worth playing? I'm finally picking up a PS3 this month, was thinking of getting GameFly and going through some games I missed.

I'd say Tools of Destruction and Crack in Time are unmissable. Quest for Booty and Into the Nexus are both pretty excellent too.

Originally Posted by injurai

Play
Trilogy + Deadlocked
Future Series + Nexus

If you want there is Size Matters and Secret Agent Clank.

Ignore A4O and FA

That helps even more. It would have been rather daunting to try and play each and every game. I only bought Tools of Destruction because it was $5, and I needed to add it to my cart to get free shipping. lol

There's an intro level and then 5 other planets, 1 being used for just the arena like Paullo said. Plus Clank segments. No spaceship travel this time, planets are selectable using the menu.

Also I just realised I don't think there was a single rail grinding section

Originally Posted by Mojo

There's an intro level and then 5 other planets, 1 being used for just the arena like Paullo said. Plus Clank segments. No spaceship travel this time, planets are selectable using the menu.

Also I just realised I don't think there was a single rail grinding section

:(

Originally Posted by Mojo

Finished it twice, AMA

Is Angela in the game?

Does it continue the Talwyn/Max Apogee/lost Lombax storylines?

Are there any really unique weapons or is it just mostly rekins of weapons we've seen before?

Originally Posted by Mojo

Actually not an enemy, rather it's from the gun you get that turns all enemies into snowmen and presents. Nifty weapon

I know... like the Quack-O-Ray right?, still the result is spooky (in a good way)

Originally Posted by Gadirok

But Size Matters was good.

I know!!!, i loved how you could combine different armor pieces and have different abilities, they should've used that idea on the PS3 games (i know not the same developer but still... great idea)

Originally Posted by Sidzed2

My first impression was not good on account of the opening level not looking very impressive and suffering from some noticeable performance issues.

How does that fabled first level look?, does it look bad artistically wise speaking?, runs poorly?, what kind of environment is it?

Originally Posted by PaulloDEC

I'm working through the last one now. I believe there's six in total, with one of those being an arena-only planet.

So five worlds basically... i can deal with that, thanks.

I really hope I'll be able to beat this in the three days proceeding the PS4 launch :(.

Anyway, it looks freaking amazing for a PS3 title!

Originally Posted by jayu26

:(

Don't worry, there's a couple of new gameplay additions I thought were quite good. Though one of them I felt could have used some more complex puzzles.

Originally Posted by RatskyWatsky

Is Angela in the game?

Does it continue the Talwyn/Max Apogee/lost Lombax storylines?

Are there any really unique weapons or is it just mostly rekins of weapons we've seen before?

No...
Talwyn is in it, but other than that no
From memory I think there's at least a couple of new ones along with reskins/reimagining of others. I can't be 100% on this as there's still some Ratchet games I need to play. There's 12 weapons in total

Just picked it up. Looking forward to playing it as soon as i get home. I've been itching for a new Ratchet game since ACiT. It's been far too long!

Originally Posted by Spotless Mind

Just picked it up. Looking forward to playing it as soon as i get home. I've been itching for a new Ratchet game since ACiT. It's been far too long!

Hard to believe it's been four years!

Originally Posted by Mojo

There's an intro level and then 5 other planets, 1 being used for just the arena like Paullo said. Plus Clank segments. No spaceship travel this time, planets are selectable using the menu.

Also I just realised I don't think there was a single rail grinding section

that all sounds pretty good, actually.

really looking forward to this. will probably be my favorite ps3 game this year.

Originally Posted by Mojo

No...
Talwyn is in it, but other than that no

Insomniac drops the ball with the storyline once again. *sigh*

This might be the first R&C title I'll actually will get on day one.

Originally Posted by BBboy20

This might be the first R&C title I'll actually will get on day one.

At that price. Everyone who owns a Ps3 should get it.

Location spoilers

Intro level: Inside/outside a flying spaceship
1st Planet: Floating village, nice vistas
2nd Planet: Abandoned city, night
3rd Planet: Arena, orange canyon
4th Planet: Big open swamp
5th Planet: City above fog, daytime

pre order. Great price. Love R&C

Preordered. There have to be a full fledged PS4 "Nexus" sequel. Insomniac themselves have confirmed that Nexus thing will be a new series/trilogy/whatever, haven't they?

Originally Posted by 18-Volt

Preordered. There have to be a full fledged PS4 "Nexus" sequel. Insomniac themselves have confirmed that Nexus thing will be a new series/trilogy/whatever, haven't they?

Just the opposite, they've said it's an epilogue to the Future trilogy.

The next R&C game will probably be a tie-in for the movie.

Originally Posted by RatskyWatsky

Insomniac drops the ball with the storyline once again. *sigh*

For what it's worth, I loved the storytelling in Nexus. It may actually be my favourite story in the Ratchet universe yet. The villain duo of Vendra and Neftin felt like a really fresh approach, and they were each well characterised and fun to watch. I thought the wrap-up was really satisfying too, with a real sense of the pieces falling into place.

I probably won't get this until Christmas, but I'm really hyped. I've been needing a game like this for a while.

Will keep an eye on this.

If I liked ACiT, will I like this? That was the only R&C that I've played.

Originally Posted by Blader

Just the opposite, they've said it's an epilogue to the Future trilogy.

The next R&C game will probably be a tie-in for the movie.

Well, that's actually better. The word "Nexus" is very over-used nowadays anyway.

But isn't the movie supposed to be a limited screening thing? I can't imagine it being a worldwide hit, many people have already forgotten that it exists.

Originally Posted by Regiruler

Will keep an eye on this.

If I liked ACiT, will I like this? That was the only R&C that I've played.

According to several hands-on impressions and user reviews... yes.

Someone should make a custom cover with "Into the Nether Regions" as the subtitle. And do the same with A Crack in Time/Clockblockers.

Thought the voice acting for Vendra was good. Apparently she was Nix in Infamous 2, sounds much different.

Originally Posted by Regiruler

If I liked ACiT, will I like this? That was the only R&C that I've played.

Yes, it's great.

Originally Posted by eddfromtheriver

How does that fabled first level look?, does it look bad artistically wise speaking?, runs poorly?, what kind of environment is it?

It's an outer space prison ship / space station thing. For some reason the whole section runs quite poorly and just isn't all that impressive from an artistic perspective. Gives off a bad first impression, which is sad because (for example) the last level is really pretty.

It's okay though, as things get better quickly.

Originally Posted by Sidzed2

It's an outer space prison ship / space station thing. For some reason the whole section runs quite poorly and just isn't all that impressive from an artistic perspective. Gives off a bad first impression, which is sad because (for example) the last level is really pretty.

It's okay though, as things get better quickly.

Oh, cool... thanks for answering.

Just finished up with the last few collectables. I wasn't smart enough to time my play sessions like Mojo, but I'd estimate it took me around seven hours (maybe even a little more) to reach 100% completion. I tend not to rush through games, so that's at a fairly moderate pace of play.

$38 very well spent.

Will pick this up next week, which will of course add on to my pile of PS3 games to take care of, but I can't pass up on a real Ratchet game.

Throw in my vote for a PS4 game as well.

Originally Posted by PaulloDEC

$38 very well spent.

Wait wut?... i thought it was 29.99?

Originally Posted by eddfromtheriver

Wait wut?... i thought it was 29.99?

I'm working in Australian dollars if that helps.

Is this coming out on PSN?

Seems like an amazing return to form for the Ratchet team. Very excited to play this game!

Originally Posted by eddfromtheriver

Wait wut?... i thought it was 29.99?

It's around AU$39 in Aus (which includes 10% tax)

Which is not a bad conversion for us. In comparison New Super Luigi U (US$29) was $59 here...

Is that a straight up snow-globe Morph-o-ray turning baddies into snowmen?

Cool. Chimpositron is still best

Originally Posted by PaulloDEC

I'm working in Australian dollars if that helps.

Originally Posted by Mojo

It's around AU$39 in Aus (which includes 10% tax)

Which is not a bad conversion for us. In comparison New Super Luigi U (US$29) was $59 here...

Oh... OH!!!... ok... *facepalms*

Originally Posted by Cow Goes Moo

Is this coming out on PSN?

Why yes it is!!!

Originally Posted by Kurod

Is that a straight up snow-globe Morph-o-ray turning baddies into snowmen?

Pretty much. It shoots a candy-cane coloured ray, and plays Christmas carols. Why yes, it is freakin' awesome.

Cool. Chimpositron is still best

That thing is pretty fantastic. I love the blobby coloured-plasma effect it has going on.

So happy we are getting a classic R&C game... Can't wait :)

PS3 still going strong. Hopefully this is worth it after the mediocre A4O and FFA.

On my second play through in Challenge mode on Legend difficulty. Thank god I upgraded everything fully during my first play through. That's all I'm gonna say.

Also, Mojo I finally found all the bolts. Thanks for the help.

Originally Posted by Zalman

PS3 still going strong. Hopefully this is worth it after the mediocre A4O and FFA.

This one is back to it's roots. So none of those Co-op/Moba crap.

Finally a proper Ratchet game...

OT subtitle should've been 'The Return of Mr. Zurkon AND FAMILY!'
Otherwise looking forward to getting it this week.

God damn, really wish I could buy this... But with Blizzcon, Dreamhack and PS4 around the corner... No money :(

Nice job with the thread Injurai!

So many amazing OTs popping up today. Really hyped for this, but still a little bitter about AUS getting it a whole 9 days before the UK....

I've successfully avoided any spoilers though, only 5 days left until I get my hands on it...

Wait, this is already out in AUS/NZ?

The hell?

Originally Posted by Mush

Wait, this is already out in AUS/NZ?

The hell?

Yep, since the 6th.

Originally Posted by Miles Quaritch

Yep, since the 6th.

That's weird. I can't find it at any NZ retailers.

...but it's available over the ditch. What?

Get hyped!

Originally Posted by Blader

The next R&C game will probably be a tie-in for the movie.

The movie is a retelling of the first game with slight alteratios. I'd rather play a new game. :p