I think it also had top billing with a full spread at the PS Store for a while, including release day, instead of Dark Souls 3 (or maybe they changed back and forth? Don't remember).
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Ratchet & Clank PS4 is the fastest selling game to date in the series
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I think it also had top billing with a full spread at the PS Store for a while, including release day, instead of Dark Souls 3 (or maybe they changed back and forth? Don't remember).
Manny Calavera
Member
Great news. I guess Insomniac knew what they were talking about when they said better graphics sells better than 60fps. Already bought my copy and waiting to really get into it after I finish Dark Souls 3.
Miniboss1232
Member
Don't listen to the critics. I just got back from seeing the movie, and it's Ratchet & Clank through and through.
blame space
Banned
this owns everyone buy it
I am still going to watch it to find out why it got rated so badly by the critics lol. What puzzles me is why didnt Sonys own team make the movie instead ?
DriftingSpirit
Member
Na, we probably won't get any numbers until NPD next month.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
I do!
Neuromancer
Member
Go on...
Digital as well, I hope. That's how I bought it because it was sold out everywhere I tried at retail.
Bare Grills
Member
Bought it and own it
Primethius
Banned
Give us a hint?
Icyflamez96
Member
Oh snap.
capylikesgames
Banned
Mm, that's fantastic to hear! Hopefully this makes Sony OK the Sly Cooper movie and tag a game along with it so I can finally buy a PS4, eheh.
Also, I have a hunch the movie didn't sit well with critics because it was a video game movie through and through. Critics are looking at it from a movie perspective, and this seems like a tribute to the series more than anything else. With all that in mind, video game writing and movie writing are vastly different from each other because of how the mediums work, so reviewers are probably going to nitpick at it. That's fair, by the way! Not saying it isn't, it's totally called for. I'm just positive I'm going to enjoy the movie regardless of critical reception, as a Ratchet and Clank fan.
Also, I have a hunch the movie didn't sit well with critics because it was a video game movie through and through. Critics are looking at it from a movie perspective, and this seems like a tribute to the series more than anything else. With all that in mind, video game writing and movie writing are vastly different from each other because of how the mediums work, so reviewers are probably going to nitpick at it. That's fair, by the way! Not saying it isn't, it's totally called for. I'm just positive I'm going to enjoy the movie regardless of critical reception, as a Ratchet and Clank fan.
johnnydrama
Banned
The price point definitely helped. I could definitely go for more $40 10-hour linear shooters/platformers.
Apparently Sony didn't want to and this was insomniacs initiative, from what I read ages ago
The game is really really good. I only played R&C3, Tools of Destruction, and this one. I'd never played a R&C before 3, and I LOVED 3. ToD was SUPER disappointing, and I was able to see a lot of level design flaws that made it crappy (same problems of scale which makes Twilight Princess shit).
Now they've brought it back. Loving the game. Also, I wanna note it's one of the best looking games I've ever played, on any platform.
Now they've brought it back. Loving the game. Also, I wanna note it's one of the best looking games I've ever played, on any platform.
Assuming a direct answer is out of the question, how do these numbers make you feel? Happy? Really happy? Ecstatic? Super bummed out?
ShutterMunster
Junior Member
The movie doesn't have nearly enough marketing to compete with the crop of films already out or Keanu. It is expected to make less than $7 mil this weekend. That is a failure of marketing. It was sent to die. It doesn't appear to be reviewing very well anyway. Shame.
jackissocool
Member
They were annualized for like 5 years though and were consistently great so I'll take whatever Insomniac wants
Icyflamez96
Member
In the PS2 era where things took less work.
I want them to take more time with these games than they have in the past if anything, so that we can get somehting really meaty. Crack in Time, being a fan favorite and all, was sorely low on planets. I know that's probably because they put a lot of work into the space sections and moons or whatnot, but wouldn't it be cool if we could have space travel and moons return, plus 16 planets, with expanded exploration/collecting planets, with a really fleshed out arena that brings back the Annihilation Nation obstacle courses in a much more grand fashion, and a UYA esque multiplayer!.... etc
Ok I know I'm dreaming lol, but my dream automatically dies if they start annualizing them again. I don't think it would be good for the series in the long run either.
oh yeah I forgot to respond to your comment on reddit, yes that was me lol
starchild excalibur
Member
Happy to have bought the game. Had a lot of fun with it.
Movie looks terrible though. :|
But congrats on the game sales at least.
Movie looks terrible though. :|
But congrats on the game sales at least.
March of the Crabs
Member
Love this game. It gave me the same sense of joy a game like Mario 3D World gave me which is saying a lot. Can't wait for the next one (if it happens. (It better happen.))
I have trouble believing that since sony was also working on the sly movie as well as having the heavnly sword movie coming out. In fact if I remember right sony supposedly was going to try to incorporate their gaming IPs into movies and make more use of it.
In theory it makes a lot of sense since the cut scenes in the game are directly from the movie. It's a double dip for sony since the money/time normally spent making those cutscenes for the game anyways can now be used towards the movie.
The problem in reality is what I said in the other thread- videogames don't "translate" to movies well, because writing in videogames are generally 2nd tier or worse.
Net_Wrecker
Member
Good.
Now bring back armor variety, open ended ship combat/planetoid exploration, the arena, hover boots, and a more fleshed out storyline for the next one pls.
Now bring back armor variety, open ended ship combat/planetoid exploration, the arena, hover boots, and a more fleshed out storyline for the next one pls.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
I only hope this doesnt lead to a sequel being a full priced 20 hour title.
I think its been so successful because it was a short, pretty and cheap game. Its a blueprint how to launch kids games (that adults play) on PS4.
This all costs more money and time. The scope of the game is already perfect for its target audience, which is not the hardcore gamer.
I think its been so successful because it was a short, pretty and cheap game. Its a blueprint how to launch kids games (that adults play) on PS4.
This all costs more money and time. The scope of the game is already perfect for its target audience, which is not the hardcore gamer.
BigTnaples
Todd Howard's Secret GAF Account
Good. My first game ever in the series and absolutely love it.
Bitch Pudding
Member
Okay then. As you won't share them, just tell us how happy are you these days?
KingdomHeartsFan
Member
Well deserved.
Jack The Nipper
Banned
Dislike when news is fastest selling but 0 numbers to speak of. Just be nice to see difference in retail and digital as well.
Jstevenson, go tell them to drop some numbers. Can't be that bad.
Guess we can expect another but sequels often don't hit thier marks on the Sony side. They have had good runs and bad with sequels.
If there is a sequel it has to blow away the first to really be a high seller imo
Sony often thinks good sales on one means good in the sequel. Not so often for them. Uncharted is a different story though. I don't see another Ratchet having as much hype unless it's simply doing fantastic things in level design
Jstevenson, go tell them to drop some numbers. Can't be that bad.
Guess we can expect another but sequels often don't hit thier marks on the Sony side. They have had good runs and bad with sequels.
If there is a sequel it has to blow away the first to really be a high seller imo
Sony often thinks good sales on one means good in the sequel. Not so often for them. Uncharted is a different story though. I don't see another Ratchet having as much hype unless it's simply doing fantastic things in level design
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
*Looks at London decent theatres tickets for movies less than 2 months old... Sighs...*
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
Finished the game (on easy) a few days ago, now time to replay Challenge Mode on normal. It's a great game, and the sales are well deserved
Fredrik
Member
Congrats Insomniac! R&C 1 was one of my favorite games on PS2!
Got to admit that I haven't really payed much attention to the PS4 version though. Is there a demo available or planned? I want to see how 30fps looks and plays before buying, not really a fan of downgrades in this area tbh.
Got to admit that I haven't really payed much attention to the PS4 version though. Is there a demo available or planned? I want to see how 30fps looks and plays before buying, not really a fan of downgrades in this area tbh.
I think the gif he posted in the beginning says it all.
Downgrades?. It doesn't suffer from frame drops etc and motion blur is spot on 30fps is fine for games like this.
flipswitch
Member
I can't remember much of R&C on ps2, but this game controls and runs beautifully for a 30fps title. It's a joy to play.
-Plasma Reus-
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Jstevenson,
What can you do personally to ensure I buy this game?
What can you do personally to ensure I buy this game?