"Fastest selling" seemed strange to me too. I'm sure it sold well because of the large user base, but the fastest selling is so unlike Sony wording.
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Ratchet & Clank PS4 is the fastest selling game to date in the series
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"Fastest selling" seemed strange to me too. I'm sure it sold well because of the large user base, but the fastest selling is so unlike Sony wording.
BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO
Junior Member
There will always be ratchet games.
TheRealTalker
Banned
congrats well deserved
Zomba13
Member
Love the game, but it has it's share of issues:
- length wise it was pretty short for a non-spinoff Ratchet title
- there was ZERO conflict between Ratchet and Clank, they're just BFFs from the moment they meet
- speaking of Clank, it feels like he barely has any character or dialogue in this one? Something was off with the way he was handled, he used to be so sassy
- Ratchet was really independent in the originals, and a real smartass with character growth. Not so much in this game
- Drek was turned into a useless dork
- way too much screen time for Captain Quark. Do people actually like this guy?
- why isHis original design is WAY better.Dr. Nefarious organic now?
Crack in Time is still the pinnacle of the Ratchet series and it's starting to look more and more like they'll never get to that level again.
I feel that most of those complaints can be pointed towards the movie. The reason why Clank has so little dialouge? Movie. Reason Ratchet didn't have much growth? Movie. No conflict between them? Movie.
I haven't seen the movie though and don't plan to but I assume that all that stuff is in the movie and they just didn't use those scenes in the game or create in-game cutscenes showing that stuff because they didn't need to.
I assume that if we get a new Ratchet game without it being tied to a movie and still at the same quality level of this one then the story and character stuff will be stronger because it doesn't have to dance around the plot in the movie and pick and choose the moments to include.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the game. I hadn't played a Ratchet game since I think the first two on the PS2 (borrowed from a friend) and I'd forgotten nearly everything so this game was fresh and fun and I would love them to make another in the same style, like either a re-imagining of 2 or split off the sequel in it's own direction or something. I dunno, I just want more.
dragonflys545
Member
Now go make a full fledged sequel that will blow my mind! Don't make another movie to go along with it though xD
generic_username
I switched to an alt account to ditch my embarrassing tag so I could be an embarrassing Naughty Dog fanboy in peace. Ask me anything!
Fastest selling implies from launch date to now No Ratchet and Clank title has sold more copies than this one in the same time frame.
Yeah the story was botched from pretty much every angle.Love the game, but it has it's share of issues:
- length wise it was pretty short for a non-spinoff Ratchet title
- there was ZERO conflict between Ratchet and Clank, they're just BFFs from the moment they meet
- speaking of Clank, it feels like he barely has any character or dialogue in this one? Something was off with the way he was handled, he used to be so sassy
- Ratchet was really independent in the originals, and a real smartass with character growth. Not so much in this game
- Drek was turned into a useless dork
- way too much screen time for Captain Quark. Do people actually like this guy?
- why isHis original design is WAY better.Dr. Nefarious organic now?
GC is far superior.
TheOfficeMut
Unconfirmed Member
Fastest selling means someone got the game several weeks early and not that the game has sold more in a shorter amount of time than previous entries.
I'm onto you, Sony. I'm onto you.
I'm onto you, Sony. I'm onto you.
Icyflamez96
Member
Lets be real guys. We all know Up Your Arsenal is the best.
DriftingSpirit
Member
More than likely.
Yes it is. This may be the only chance we can bring back crash. I've been waiting 12 years for a quality crash game.
Reality is it's meaningless. It's like saying your concert sold out when you papered the fuck out of it.
Only thing that matters is revenue generated-expenses over the entire sales life of the game and that will never be disclosed.
With the preorder machine being the biggest it's ever been and the digital download infrastructure being better then ever if you're not the "fastest selling ever" you're doing something wrong.
Ever since All 4 One, Insomniac's QA has been inexcusably poor. I'm kind of disappointed how acceptable that's become. Then again I'm part of the problem because I keep buying these broken games.
Megawarrior
Member
That's the third one right? If so, I completely agree. They perfected the formula with that entry.
Newtype-001
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Greats points but also add: -
5) Priced rather smartly.
Hope you pick up the game soon, it's great.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
correct. based on Day 1 / Week 1 / and now Week 2 sales, in each of those categories, it has sold higher amounts than previous games.
Primethius
Banned
wrestleman
Member
It makes me a little giggly when I see someone complain that
when that is literally the entire point of
The movie and this game are just clearly
Although I thought I read that
Nefarious is organic
his backstory, was that he was turned into a robot after a horrific accident at the hands of Qwark, and once he became robotic, he went batshit.
pre-incident.
a sequel tease shows him roboticized.
Impeccable
Member
Jean Valjean
Member
Crash Bandicoot is next.
Trigonometrize.
Member
This is going to be the first NPD in a while that I'm genuinely interested in.
Great job Insomniac and Sony for keeping on this series, it could have easily just been shelved like so many other IP's after middling success last gen.
Glad to see it come back strong...just a word of advice to whoever is in charge : Don't tie down talented game developers to movie tie ins.
This game should have been its own thing, if they wanted to make it a reboot, reimagining or whatever. Now this game is going to be tainted with the horrible reception of the movie, and it should never have had to be that way.
Also i hope this gives sony some balls to revisit a few other of their classic IP's to give them a new lease on life via reboot or remake.
Glad to see it come back strong...just a word of advice to whoever is in charge : Don't tie down talented game developers to movie tie ins.
This game should have been its own thing, if they wanted to make it a reboot, reimagining or whatever. Now this game is going to be tainted with the horrible reception of the movie, and it should never have had to be that way.
Also i hope this gives sony some balls to revisit a few other of their classic IP's to give them a new lease on life via reboot or remake.
AHA-Lambda
Member
And yet it's like what 12th in the series? And a remake and a tie in to a critically panned movie that's going to bomb
I'm honestly surprised o_o
Not saying it doesn't deserve it! I've got a soft spot for early R&C
I'm honestly surprised o_o
Not saying it doesn't deserve it! I've got a soft spot for early R&C
Lights and Waves
Member
I didn't know there was a movie coming out! Nice. I need to play this game. More games should be priced at $40.
Icyflamez96
Member
This is the first Ratchet game to really hook me. Despite Lamentations of 30fps it actually feels like the most responsive of the series and the guns feel awesome.
I hope Insomniac keeps it up and that their new IPs pan out well. I look forward to what comes next in this series and in general.
(Ps I never played resistance 3 but I'd also like a remaster of the trilogy)
I hope Insomniac keeps it up and that their new IPs pan out well. I look forward to what comes next in this series and in general.
(Ps I never played resistance 3 but I'd also like a remaster of the trilogy)
Love the game, but it has it's share of issues:
- length wise it was pretty short for a non-spinoff Ratchet title
- there was ZERO conflict between Ratchet and Clank, they're just BFFs from the moment they meet
- speaking of Clank, it feels like he barely has any character or dialogue in this one? Something was off with the way he was handled, he used to be so sassy
- Ratchet was really independent in the originals, and a real smartass with character growth. Not so much in this game
- Drek was turned into a useless dork
- way too much screen time for Captain Quark. Do people actually like this guy?
- why isHis original design is WAY better.Dr. Nefarious organic now?
Crack in Time is still the pinnacle of the Ratchet series and it's starting to look more and more like they'll never get to that level again.
Doesn't feel short at all.
The story of this games is whatever to me, so I guess Im not affected by the rest.
Hazelhurst
Member
Awesome!
Bring on Knack 2.
Bring on Knack 2.
OhNoDangerItsaPentagonRun
Banned
Love the game, but it has it's share of issues:
- length wise it was pretty short for a non-spinoff Ratchet title
- there was ZERO conflict between Ratchet and Clank, they're just BFFs from the moment they meet
- speaking of Clank, it feels like he barely has any character or dialogue in this one? Something was off with the way he was handled, he used to be so sassy
- Ratchet was really independent in the originals, and a real smartass with character growth. Not so much in this game
- Drek was turned into a useless dork
- way too much screen time for Captain Quark. Do people actually like this guy?
- why isHis original design is WAY better.Dr. Nefarious organic now?
Crack in Time is still the pinnacle of the Ratchet series and it's starting to look more and more like they'll never get to that level again.
I agree they kind of gave Clank the shaft.
Drek is not threatening or an asshole anymore.
Qwark is supposed to be these shady guy whose a "hero" until later and they kind of removed that.
As for Ratchet being more of a angry surfer guy with attitude. Apparently Insomniac didin't like how that worked out. That's why they changed Ratchets voice actor for the second game. So in the remake I am not surprised that Ratchet and Clank are much more liking to each other, though I miss those scenes where he was focused on destroying Qwark. Made it more emotional when Ratchet started realizing the real threat and warmed up to Clank.
Also yeah, the 40$ price tag really fed into a huge amount of impulse buys on top of the good word of mouth. Sony need to experiment more with games of this size at the 40$ range, they might be surprised at the success.
Review scores def helped this title as well get noticed by people who otherwise would not have even bothered to look twice at it.
Review scores def helped this title as well get noticed by people who otherwise would not have even bothered to look twice at it.
DustyVonEric
Member
Yes! Nice job, Playststion owners!
I was hoping the game wouldn't flop, since it may have what looks like a poorly-reviewed movie working against. But this game seems to have great wom and reviews. I'm waiting on my copy.
I was hoping the game wouldn't flop, since it may have what looks like a poorly-reviewed movie working against. But this game seems to have great wom and reviews. I'm waiting on my copy.
This plus $40 launch price point
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
Awesome news and well deserved!!!! Also shows that Sony fanbase is dying for more platformers!
C'mon Sony....let's see a new Crash, Jak and Daxter, and Ape Escape!!! Hell even an Ape Escape Collection on PS4 with trophies that includes the never released in US, Million Monkeys game!
C'mon Sony....let's see a new Crash, Jak and Daxter, and Ape Escape!!! Hell even an Ape Escape Collection on PS4 with trophies that includes the never released in US, Million Monkeys game!