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Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time preview and screens
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BattleMonkey
Member
Xplay been showing off lots of footage lately here and there. The gameplay footage doesn't look like the pics but mainly because it's actual gameplay and not zoomed in story sequences. It does look very smooth though, obviously 60fps.
theignoramus
Member
Lots of 60 fps console games look better than the majority of the best looking 30 fps games.
GT5p, Forza 3, Wipeout HD, Burnout Paradise, Call of Duty WaW, GoW3, MLB The Show 09, Rage, Quest 4 Booty, etc.
GT5p, Forza 3, Wipeout HD, Burnout Paradise, Call of Duty WaW, GoW3, MLB The Show 09, Rage, Quest 4 Booty, etc.
Host Samurai
Member
Looks amazing and makes me depressed at the same time because it makes me want to see more platofrmers on the PS3.
I would LOVE to see a cel shaded Sly or Goemon game of this quality. Can you imagine what a new Earthworm Jim game would look like?
I would LOVE to see a cel shaded Sly or Goemon game of this quality. Can you imagine what a new Earthworm Jim game would look like?
BarrenMind
Member
Qwark kids! :lol
Holy crap this wait is unbearable
EDIT: I'm still skeptical about more Clank-less Ratchet gameplay though. You don't just take away long jump and get away with it.
Holy crap this wait is unbearable
EDIT: I'm still skeptical about more Clank-less Ratchet gameplay though. You don't just take away long jump and get away with it.
Fenderputty
Banned
Can not wait. The Wife loves this game more then I could have imagined. This and LBP have swayed her into playing video games. When this and Uncharted 2 come out, I'm going to be a happy happy gamer. 
Dedication Through Light
Member
Oh my gosh why cant November get here already and bring the game to me. Preordered already.
I hope for the same hilarious dialogue.
I hope for the same hilarious dialogue.
VGChampion
Member
I don't know how Insomniac does it. They consistently make awesome games that are years ahead (imo) above some other games that take longer to make. They crank them out so fast it just astounds me.
Plus, these screens are probably cinematic scenes like others said but just watch the videos. They look the same. I'm sure some of you can tell a difference, but for me, once they hit that look, it doesn't get better.
Plus, these screens are probably cinematic scenes like others said but just watch the videos. They look the same. I'm sure some of you can tell a difference, but for me, once they hit that look, it doesn't get better.
H_Prestige
Banned
Why doesn't Sony focus more on this franchise? It's one of the few properties they own that looks significantly different from xbox stuff and the graphics look phenomenal to boot.
H_Prestige said:
Well, I mean, we get a new R&C title almost annually. If that's not focusing on a franchise, I don't know what is.
I suppose they could do more with the marketing, but I'm pretty sure most of it's audience is tapped.
On that note, this game is near the top of my list this holiday season. Day one, definitely.
Castle Doctrine
Member
theignoramus said:
Man your hyperbole is killing me.
CrushDance
Banned
Not really interested to be honest...I would like a new IP from Insomniac. I already bought the two Ratchet games on PS3 and while I love the humor and story, it got repetitive for me.
eternaLightness
Member
Crap, Clank looks amazing. I think I may pick up ToD for my bday.
Hypereides
Member
Getting closer and closer to Pixar quality here Insomniac .
Glad their bring back an established villian. The universe is full of characters, and its been a shame that every new Ratchet focused on a new set of characters each time instead of expanding on those that were introduced.
.Glad their bring back an established villian. The universe is full of characters, and its been a shame that every new Ratchet focused on a new set of characters each time instead of expanding on those that were introduced.
Giriath_89
Member
JMC said:Even with the fact these are super-sampled shots, there's no denying it looks gorgeous and will look practically equally so in-game. It's not hard to tell that Ratchet & Clank is Insomniac's baby.
Edit: Forgot the important bit.
Yes, this is a much appreciated improvement from the disappointing E3 footage. Ratchet's gameplay also looks fun. I hope Insomniac will spend a little more time on Resistance 3 and shape up from the ambitious but rushed and ultimately disappointing R2.
I really like how the game looks. It looks very cohesive, if that makes sense. Graphics aside, the gameplay section they showed of Clank looks great. For those who haven't seen it: http://www.nextgn.com/2009/07/23/ratchet-and-clank-a-crack-in-time-comic-con-2009-videos-and-screenshot
Isn't that the point of the new rocket boots or whatever they are?BarrenMind said:
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
theignoramus said:
That's a pretty ignorant statement when stuff like Uncharted exists.
Hypereides
Member
I just saw that the weapon contest winner announcement video, and Im pretty disappointed by the final choice.
It makes me pretty bitter that they didnt pick the pixelator :/ 'dispite' having to do alot of animation for that one.
It makes me pretty bitter that they didnt pick the pixelator :/ 'dispite' having to do alot of animation for that one.
KZObsessed
Member
WOW. You could make an animated movie with this engine.
revolverjgw
Member
Day one, I just don't get bored of this series.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
carlosp said:ok this is a "real" "inGame" screenshot of ToD. You can download the demo and see it your self. The game looked this good already.
Like i said before, the graphics look better but they looked incredible when ToD was released already.
I hope this doesn't mean im crazy but I just played some R&C last week and that shot looks no different in resolution and fidelity compared to the actual game.
theignoramus
Member
I was speaking in the context of first person shooters. But stay vigilant.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
theignoramus said:
Now this might make me the ignoramus but why would there be a difference. If anything its seems by going 3rd person the engine has to render far more because of the viewing space.
Epic Tier 3 Engineer
Banned
It's all about the animation. I personally don't think the geometry is all that impressive, but the game looks phenomenal in motion, always has.
I'm so ready for trophies in a Ratchet game, too. I always beat them at least twice to get all of the weapons with the bolt multiplier. I'd still take a trophy patch for the first Ratchet!
I'm so ready for trophies in a Ratchet game, too. I always beat them at least twice to get all of the weapons with the bolt multiplier. I'd still take a trophy patch for the first Ratchet!
MvmntInGrn
Member
I do not think R2s visuals are anywhere near as bad as some say. Perhaps inconsistent (some spots looked very nice while others more bland) but overall the game gets way to much hate on the visuals. :/
Anyways this looks great, I need to get into the Ratchet series more. Looks like fun.
Anyways this looks great, I need to get into the Ratchet series more. Looks like fun.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
I already had high expectations for this visually and I'm still blown away.
Not only that, but the Clank segments finally look really engaging; both the puzzles and the combat looks to be taking a big step up.
I guess I was kinda hoping for a multiplayer mode since it's looking to be the last Ratchet game in a while (if not ever)...maybe it's just me but the online modes in Up Your Arsenal and Deadlocked were really enjoyable. Guess we would have heard something about a beta by now if it were happening?
Not only that, but the Clank segments finally look really engaging; both the puzzles and the combat looks to be taking a big step up.
I guess I was kinda hoping for a multiplayer mode since it's looking to be the last Ratchet game in a while (if not ever)...maybe it's just me but the online modes in Up Your Arsenal and Deadlocked were really enjoyable. Guess we would have heard something about a beta by now if it were happening?
theignoramus
Member
That is what an LoD system is for.
And in third person games, the player views the textures from a greater distance.
Load up Uncharted 1 and try to manipulate the camera so you get a closer (than intended) view of the textures.
:lol :lol :lol :lol
When trying to make a point about textures, post a fucking 720 pic, not some random, offscreen thumbnail. Also, a half dozen or so nice textures doesnt denigrate my statement. KZ2 IS full of low res textures. Trying to pretend otherwise is just fucking dishonest and ignorant.
Jive Turkey
Unconfirmed Member
Holy shit that looks amazing. Can't wait.
It's ok to discuss about textures in ratchet and clank and how it will look in it's sequel, but try to refrain from mentioning any other game especially other genres.
Either way, the game still looks to be as fun as a barrel of monkeys so take that however you would. The graphics are insane and as someone posted the motion of the characters will be as top notch (if not more so) as it's predecessor.
Either way, the game still looks to be as fun as a barrel of monkeys so take that however you would. The graphics are insane and as someone posted the motion of the characters will be as top notch (if not more so) as it's predecessor.
theignoramus
Member
Does pressing the aim button give you a close up view that's comparable to an fps?
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
theignoramus said:
Whats a LoD system?
Dante said:
Yeah in the OT for Uncharted there were pages of people just getting as close as they could to the stones, vines, water and such cause it just looked so fantastic even when viewed really close.