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Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Official Thread
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I know this is a very stupid question on my part but I'll ask anyway. I love platformers and this series and I'm thinking of getting this as my first PS3 game. I figure its the best thing out now for me to enjoy. So are the platforming elements in the game really there are?
kbear
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Meridian City is seriously one of the most impressive levels I've ever seen in a console game, probably the most impressive. So much shit going on in the background, tons of flying vehicles and explosions, absolutely insane geometry, great texture work, my jaw dropped... I can't think of a more impressive level for a game that's been released on consoles. And all running at a glorious 60 fps I might add..
Isis was also amazing... the sky especially, with all the blue waves and particle effects.
Isis was also amazing... the sky especially, with all the blue waves and particle effects.
Pharmacy said:
Agreed.
I love uncharted but a lot of textures are drawn with so much fine detail that they shimmer.... It gets tiresome visually because of the lack of variety, too. I was so delighed when i got to the church and saw a change from the ruin/jungle/dank cave mixture that had been prevalent. The areas by the dock was awesome too,
Overall though I'd pick ratchet above uncharted.
I hope against hope ND are making a Jak game.... Hell... just build it with the insomniac engine if it saves time.
Shinblade said:
I want another Jak from from ND but i do agree if they could use insommiac engine that shit would be sex. But didn't they share engines during the PS2 days? If they did maybe a higher chance of them doing it then generation.
Why are people having a ratchet vs uncharted argument? They both own graphically and are on the same system, can't they live in harmony?
Pristine_Condition
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WrikaWrek said:
Well Brian Algier and others from Insomniac have said that this R&C series on PS3 is kind of a reset for the whole franchise, (which could explain how you could like it without liking the previous games as much,) and one of their goals was to have this game act as an entry point for new players. In other words, they took steps tp insure that with this new platform, they weren't just going to appease the core fanbase, they were going to try to make new fans.
As an longtime fan, I think they did it right. They didn't lose me, (because there's still plenty enough stuff for longtime players of the franchise) but they certainly did do a lot to bring some of my friends who never were into the games into the fold.
mysticstylez
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JB1981 said:
Wholeheartedly agree, unless they come up with some total reinvention of the game, it shoud die. It's a shame though seeing as how
the ending totally begs for a sequel
BobJustBob
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I beat it yesterday. I hate how the areas are barren when you return to them, but if you keep dying you keep racking up experience and bolts and raritanium. It rewards failure.
King_Slender
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BobJustBob said:
Time to get 1,000,000 Raritanium
WOOOO! Finally beat the game, I went on to the challenge mode. Now I have a question. Can I start the story over with all the weapons and upgrades? Also still missing a few pieces for the Rhyno Gun.
Also, The Smuggler character made me dream of a new Oddworld using the Ratchet & Clank engine. :drool
Also, The Smuggler character made me dream of a new Oddworld using the Ratchet & Clank engine. :drool
BobJustBob
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King_Slender said:
It's two million!
miyamotofreak
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Just finished it. WOW. The game is so fucking epic especially the latter half.
AltogetherAndrews
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This reminds me, I really need to take a picture of that awesome poster now that it's actually hanging where it should be hanging.
Pai Pai Master
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I got one from the Sony Retail Loyalty Site.
It's not signed though.
It's not signed though.
AltogetherAndrews
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Kittonwy said:
The R&C TOD one. That real pretty one. I'll try to remember to take a picture later.
Firewire said:
Actually, it was from Jim
Pai Pai Master said:I got one from the Sony Retail Loyalty Site.
It's not signed though.
Mine isn't either, which suits me just fine. This isn't a collectible as such, it's a beautiful piece of art.
I'm now at the final boss (I'm guessing) of the game and he's by far harder than any other "boss" you've had to fight thus far. They really ratchet (pun intended) the difficulty up on him - gave up in frustration last night.
However, I adore this game. I didn't even finish the last R&C on PS2 because I just got bored with it - felt like one too many retreads - but something about this one feels fresh and fun. Sure, it's probably a combination of the visuals and everything, but it just felt like a wild romp and I never felt like any one level or task lasted too long and because belabored.
The game is absolutely gorgeous. I got this and Uncharted both for Christmas and I honestly think I prefer R&C's visuals because they're so rich and vibrant and there is sometimes just so much madness going on on screen that I'm awe-struck.
Anyway, really can't wait for another one. I love the style of the game, it really makes me wish Naughty Dog were working on a Jak & Dakster game for the PS3 - this style looks really cool when done properly this gen.
However, I adore this game. I didn't even finish the last R&C on PS2 because I just got bored with it - felt like one too many retreads - but something about this one feels fresh and fun. Sure, it's probably a combination of the visuals and everything, but it just felt like a wild romp and I never felt like any one level or task lasted too long and because belabored.
The game is absolutely gorgeous. I got this and Uncharted both for Christmas and I honestly think I prefer R&C's visuals because they're so rich and vibrant and there is sometimes just so much madness going on on screen that I'm awe-struck.
Anyway, really can't wait for another one. I love the style of the game, it really makes me wish Naughty Dog were working on a Jak & Dakster game for the PS3 - this style looks really cool when done properly this gen.
Pai Pai Master
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AltogetherAndrews said:
Word. It's freakin' awesome.
Goldrusher
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Kittonwy said:
.Kittonwy said:AWESOME-FUCKING-WOWSOME RAWR FORGET ABOUT IT.steve said:
AltogetherAndrews
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It's pretty, isn't it?
miyamotofreak
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Wha? The length is just right.-Rogue5- said:
Captain Glanton
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Spending a little extra time leveling your weapons over the course of the game always pays off in R&C, in my experience.teiresias said:
If you level up that little robot/drone guy, he will smack the shit out of your enemies. He's also very funny.
I also just bought this. I really appreciate the complete English localization included on the Japanese disc.
I really love playing through this kind of super slick, polished production. 60fps makes this game, just makes it. I don't know what it is, but in the last generation, on a CRT, I never really cared about fps, but on a big, bright HDTV, playing games in 60 fps just blows me away. Add to that the fact that R&C is full 720p, has beautiful art, zero tearing and even antialiasing, and this is really the most polished game I've ever seen.
I really love playing through this kind of super slick, polished production. 60fps makes this game, just makes it. I don't know what it is, but in the last generation, on a CRT, I never really cared about fps, but on a big, bright HDTV, playing games in 60 fps just blows me away. Add to that the fact that R&C is full 720p, has beautiful art, zero tearing and even antialiasing, and this is really the most polished game I've ever seen.
Metalmurphy
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What the hell are you talking about? Those shots look amazing.J-Rzez said:
Jason's Ultimatum
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I bought R&C:ToD on day one and the game was my first R&C experience. As much of a huge fan I was for Resistence (Also the first online game I've ever played and still think it's better than CoD4's MP), I found the game dissappointing. The graphics were gorgeous, but the gameplay was just boring. I'm not sure what R&C is all about, but I'm guessing platforming and shooting? The shooting was there, but where was the platforming? Nothing creative about it and I think that's what dragged the game down for me.
I'm not sure I'll buy the next R&C, unless there's a lot of thought put into the platforming, but I'll definately be there on day 1 for Resistence 2.
I'm not sure I'll buy the next R&C, unless there's a lot of thought put into the platforming, but I'll definately be there on day 1 for Resistence 2.