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[Endless]

"Not a reboot. Re-imagining of the original game and ties in with the Ratchet & Clank movie."

https://twitter.com/insomniacgames/status/541324093648551938

 

[BaronMonstro]

If this is any good it might finally push me over the edge of getting a PS4.

And since we're on the topic how's that R&C movie coming along then?

 

[rjc571]

Because Insomniac is still willing to do Ratchet & Clanks while Naughty Dog has made it pretty clear that they don't want to return to games like Jak & Daxter, at least not without some huge changes to everything (in which case the resulting game wouldn't necessarily be the Jak & Daxter we know & love).

Yeah, the main people who worked on the Jak series at Naughty Dog are all long gone.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Cooooooooool. Much more appealing than a remake. Hopefully it's PS4 only so that it won't be held back.

Unless I'm mistaken, I think LBP3 has been Sony's only cross-gen PS4 game so far, and I can understand why they'd do it in that case. But I think they'll realise that releasing cross-gen first party games in late 2015 would be pretty much pointless.

Look forward to seeing more of this though. If they're being vague about the release date I'll assume we're looking at later in the year, so we will probably see loads more at next year's trade shows.

 

[TangoAlphaLima]

I never understood why Sony keeps pushing Ratchet and Clank instead of making a new Jak and Dexter! Makes no sense at all.

Jak and Dexter?

 

[IllumiNate]

This game is gonna look bananas.

 

[Nightengale]

I never understood why Sony keeps pushing Ratchet and Clank instead of making a new Jak and Dexter! Makes no sense at all.

Because the original creators don't want to.

 

[sinxtanx]

I'm playing ACIT right now and it's already getting amongst the best 7th gen games I've played. They added so many great things to an already great formula.

They absolutely need to bring back what they added in ACIT. And 60 fps.

The jetpack from Nexus was easily the best thing about that game, I'd love to see that return.

Best case would be if it was always able to recharge a tiny portion of its fuel, would make such a positive difference for combat mobility.

 

[SykoTech]

So this is basically a series reboot? A completely new game? Did I understand that correctly? If so, I'm in.

I don't think it's a reboot of the entire franchise, but a new adaptation of the first game. Same goes for the film.

I think the rest of the R&C games/continuity will be left as is.

 

[Cyborg]

Jak and Dexter?

LoL Amazing combo

 

[KillerMan91]

I never understood why Sony keeps pushing Ratchet and Clank instead of making a new Jak and Dexter! Makes no sense at all.

Because Insomniac is willing to do more ratchet & clank games while ND is not willing to do more Jak & Daxter games? It's pretty simple. Hopefully Insominac returns to Crack in Time quality with this game. Love the series.

 

[Sorcerer Supreme]

I love Ratchet & Clank and I still don't want this. I rather have a new game than a "reimagining" of the first game.

 

[Off-Kilter]

So it's not a remake of the first game, but not a full on reboot either? What the hell does re-imagining even mean!?

 

[ricen-beans]

Now I'm interested. If it's a complete new game with different mechanics than the original, I'm in.

Can't wait to see how it looks and plays

 

[Spring-Loaded]

I never understood why Sony keeps pushing Ratchet and Clank instead of making a new Jak and Dexter! Makes no sense at all.

A Ratchet & Clank movie is an easier sell than a Jak & Daxter one. More people would enjoy the former.

How would a Jak and Daxter title make more sense than R&C?

 

[Maintenance]

Watch this launch in a similar date as SO.

 

[dralla]

I'd love a new game that builds off Into The Nexus, the jetpack was a ton of fun. I can't get excited a for a "re-imagining" of a PS2 game. And please, 60FPS. The combat is a lot more fun when everything is silky smooth

 

[IllumiNate]

So it's not a remake of the first game, but not a full on reboot either? What the hell does re-imagining even mean!?

The new Star Trek movies are a re-imagining of the franchise. The Dark Knight is a re-imagining of Batman

 

[Always-honest]

Will keep an eye on it. To me R&C always felt a bit off.. Didn't really click with me. A lot was because of the physics in the game i think.
Great and fun tools/ weapons though.

 

[Baron Aloha]

I must be crazy because I thought it was known all along that the game would be based on the movie and the movie would be a re-imagining of Ratchet's origins.

 

[Off-Kilter]

The new Star Trek movies are a reamagining of the franchise.

I haven't watched any of the Star Trek movies so this point is lost on me unfortunately.

 

[VLiberty]

There's like three games and three spin offs compared to Ratchet's...20.

Even if Ratchet were better

Spoiler

it isn't

, Jak really hasn't had much of a chance to be better.

I guess I've missed half of the R&C games

 

[labaronx]

Itll likely release with the movie in spring so q2 was always my guess.

From the movie trailers and info:

Nefarious is in it so he may be helping drekk likely double cross him

Ratchet failed a pilot test so racing may be revamped that way

Im excited either way

 

[Polioliolio]

Ratchet and Clank lost a bit of soul from the original trilogy onward.

The humor was great.. the jokes were there... it wasn't trying too hard which made it all that much more lovable.

BAM.. PS3 version comes out, and the jokes are so-so while the game is trying hard to be the next pixar production in terms of story and character presentation.

They definitely started actively appealing to children around this point, I think.

I had a great time with the game, and I'm having trouble articulating why, but the original trilogy, part two especially imo, are hilarious and just more well made.

 

[demosthenes]

Ratchet and Clank lost a bit of soul from the original trilogy onward.

The humor was great.. the jokes were there... it wasn't trying too hard which made it all that much more lovable.

BAM.. PS3 version comes out, and the jokes are so-so while the game is trying hard to be the next pixar production in terms of story and character presentation.

They definitely started actively appealing to children around this point, I think.

I had a great time with the game, and I'm having trouble articulating why, but the original trilogy, part two especially imo, are hilarious and just more well made.

I agree w/ this 100%.

Hope they can find the magic again.

 

[Demon Lizardman]

I agree w/ this 100%.

Hope they can find the magic again.

I have a feeling they won't, didn't the original writer quit? Not to mention Sunset Overdrive's horrible sense of humor.

 

[Hendrick's]

Insomniac Games never said early 2015, but Andrew House did say the first half of 2015.

Also, we knew it was a re-imagining from the beginning.

"Ratchet and Clank creator Insomniac Games is heavily involved in the film and we're also working with the studio to re-imagine the original Ratchet & Clank for PS4. The game will feature completely new visuals and gameplay sequences that will rival the best PS4 games on the market. Both the movie and the game will be available in the first half of 2015." (Andrew House, E3 2014 Press Conference)

What's the difference between remake and re-imagine? Serious question, because they sound like the same thing.

 

[SykoTech]

So it's not a remake of the first game, but not a full on reboot either? What the hell does re-imagining even mean!?

The storyline will be loosely based off the first game, but the gameplay and level design will be all-new.

 

[Ivan 3414]

I guess I've missed half of the R&C games

I was exaggerating

And twenty isn't super far off

 

[SolVanderlyn]

I just want to see any evidence of this game's existence. A screenshot, a teaser, anything.

 

[Infinite Xero]

What does "re-imagining" mean? HD remaster?

 

[Greenzxy]

Jak and Dexter would be an interesting combination.

Yeah, Dexter has a wrench and everything.

 

[Gbraga]

I love the Future trilogy, I want more of that.

 

[IAmRandom31]

One of my favorite franchises of all time.

Nothing beats Ratchet and Clank : Up Your Arsenal or Crack in Time or Tools of Destruction. Brilliant games.

Can't wait to see what they can do with the power within the PS4. I want realistic fur simulation on ratchets model.

You know I never did play Nexus so may have to grab that from Now sometime. When I don't have a bajillion hours worth of other games to try and beat.

 

[KennyLinder]

What does "re-imagining" mean? HD remaster?

24fps.

 

[loaf of bread]

What does "re-imagining" mean? HD remaster?

It means complete remake from the ground up. Completely new game.

 

[3DimensionalAperture]

I never understood why Sony keeps pushing Ratchet and Clank instead of making a new Jak and Dexter! Makes no sense at all.

Different devs, and R&C was always the better series by FAR imo. Better writing, better gameplay, less collectathoning, etc.

 

[3DimensionalAperture]

24fps.

I doubt it. The R&C Future series on the PS3 was 60 fps.

 

[farisr]

What does "re-imagining" mean? HD remaster?

Definitely not that. The game is being made from scratch.

I think what they mean is probably close to a reboot, but not a reboot that completely changes everything. Character peronalities etc may stay the same, story may remain similar, but probably closer to whatever story they're doing for the movie. Game scenarios, weapons etc may be ramped up compared to the first game after having the knowledge of developing many R&C games over the years,

Usually when you say "reboot" it means critical elements of the series are being reworked into something different, characters are changing etc. That's not happening here, this is going to be like a traditional Ratchet & Clank game, but it is different enough to not be called a remake, and not different enough to be called a reboot.

I doubt it. The R&C Future series on the PS3 was 60 fps.

Insomniac, after making Crack In Time, said they're pushing for graphical fidelity and 30fps, rather than go after 60fps from that point on. Into the Nexus, part of the Future series that released after CiT, is 30fps.

All 4 One was also 30fps.

Fuse and sunset overdrive were also 30. At this point, It is really doubtful any new insomniac game is going to be 60. I don't mind as long as it's a solid 30fps though, Sunset Overdrive felt really smooth, the 2 hours that I played it.

 

[x-Lundz-x]

I feel this should be bigger news, I had no idea NEW R&C PS4 was ever confirmed.

Can't wait!

OT:
Sunset Overdrive is awesome and you should buy it if you own an XB1. Insomniac is amazing.

 

[onQ123]

What does "re-imagining" mean? HD remaster?

 

[SolVanderlyn]

This is more of a "de-imagining".

 

[MvmntInGrn]

After Sunset Overdrive I'm on board indefinitely.

Probably be the first R&C I'll buy day one. I own all the console (not handheld) R&C games but every single one was at greatest hits or bargain bin price. They are really better games than that. Playing through ACiT right now, have Nexus sealed.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

It's going to look stellar, and should be a much better alternative to Knack.

 

[NIGHT-]

Naughty Dog has better things to do.
Insomniac on the other hand....

I'd take another platformer over another bland uncharted game, but that's just me

 

[Calcium]

Hopefully it can rival A Crack in Time. That was the absolute pinnacle of the series.

 

[entremet]

I dont have the feeling that R&C is selling that good?

It's selling enough to make more games.

 

[Koobion]

I can't wait to see this. I loved A Crack in Time.

Agreed. PS3 made the fur effects sing. A PS4 re-imagining of the series is exciting to me.

 

[B.O.O.M]

Probably October.

yep this is my guess as well. Early October or maybe late September. November is all about Uncharted exclusives wise

 

[Kyonashi]

It'll be Clank & Ratchet now. Clank is a human sized mecha with a little furry backpack creature.