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Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Official Thread
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Green Shinobi
Banned
Thanks for the replies. I'll definitely get it then.
AdmiralViscen
Banned
8.5 is fair.
Even 7.5 is fair if you don't dig the formula.
I'd give it a 9 personally.
Even 7.5 is fair if you don't dig the formula.
I'd give it a 9 personally.
Opus Angelorum
Member
Is the demo indicative of the game as a whole? The more times I play through the demo, the initial wow factor dissappears and I'm left with core gameplay elements that...well just don't keep me interested. Perhaps I've just played the demo too many times?
I want to believe.
I want to believe.
Opus Angelorum
Member
f@luS said:
That's what I'm hoping, I guess what I'm asking is if the pacing is good.
Green Shinobi
Banned
Is it at all like Jet Force Gemini?
I've never played a Ratchet game for more than about 5 minutes, and it was always a level where I didn't have much in the way of good weaponry.
I've never played a Ratchet game for more than about 5 minutes, and it was always a level where I didn't have much in the way of good weaponry.
AdmiralViscen
Banned
f@luS said:
Whatever. It's an opinion.
And now you proceed to tell him how he feels, too. No wonder you can't grasp a 7.5.
Green Shinobi said:
Yea, if there was one game I'd compare this series to its JFG.
Opus Angelorum said:
The demo is the first level, with only two guns? I'd say it's sort of indicative. The basic gameplay mechanics really don't change, but you get tons of guns that really mix things up. The scenarios don't get terribly complex either, but if you're creative you'll have a great time trying out different weapons and taking out groups efficiently.
The game's mechanics might not latch on to everyone, but I'm sure you'd at least finish your first playthrough without feeling it was a grind. Pacing is excellent.
Green Shinobi
Banned
Really? That's the best news I've heard all day.AdmiralViscen said:
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Opus Angelorum said:
Pacing is the best yet in the series. I never, ever felt any desire to hurry up and get off the current planet I was on. Each was varied enough to offer a different experience from the one before it. Particularly in the last half of the game, it picks up the speed and gets really exciting. Lots of fun from start to finish.
This game is awesome.....I generally dont play platformers much. And this has swayed me. The writing is hillarious. And there are just crazy details that are so so good. Loving it. Good job Insom! Pass it on JS.
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Now that is all said and done....Isnt it about time for a Resistance 2 teaser??
Mifune said:
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Opus Angelorum said:
The pacing is great.
The first couple worlds are fun but hardly overwhelming. But the game really ramps up after that and gets better as it goes along.
What really has sold me on the game, though, is the loads of personality and charm that Insomniac has heaped onto the overall experience. Whether it's sound effects of the individual weapons (Mr. Zurkon, I'm looking at you), or the loudspeaker announcements on the planets ("The murderous Lombax has returned!"), the game just screams polish. And that's a factor that can not be overlooked. The fact that the developers have constructed a cartoon universe as fully realized as the most detailed "realistic" setting should earn them all the accolades in the world.
7.5, my ass.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
[CFD] El Capitan said:
Considering they were talking about Full Moon Show going on hiatus until January-ish, we probably won't hear anything about their next project *cough* Resistance 2 *cough* until around then.
Speaking of loudspeaker announcements, nothing beats Zordoom Prison. How'd it go?
"Will inmate #suchandsuch please report to Torture Chamber A? We have a...present ...for you."
rollingstart
Banned
quick questions about near the end or the end of the game.
So I am on Fastoon and got the last part for the Ryno and got it built on that dinosaur planet. the questions are:
how far am I to the end of the game? I read up that there is a choice at the end of the game, what is the deal with that (with as little spoilers as possible)
is there any place I can level up the Ryno? also get some raretanium? the planets all seem dead of life
how far am I to the end of the game? I read up that there is a choice at the end of the game, what is the deal with that (with as little spoilers as possible)
is there any place I can level up the Ryno? also get some raretanium? the planets all seem dead of life
f@luS
More than a member.
AdmiralViscen said:
Because a 7.5 is so-so/bad for such a game. Incredible graphix? check. Great gameplay? check. Fun cinematics? check. Unlocking? check. I mean, give mediocre game a mediocre note, ok, give a super polished game such a note, i cant agree. I can understand someone may not like the game, but its not a reason to give him a bad review .
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Linkzg said:
Naturally if you've cleared a stage, you've likely gone through most of the Raritanium chests that are there. The best bet would be to use the weapon with the most +Raritanium bonus upgrades and clear the latest stage you've done with the strongest enemies.
TEH-CJ said:
even a single sreen till then would suffice
Yeah, was bad enough that Brian and co. were teasing us on the podcast, saying they had the title of their next project up on their screens and weren't gonna tell us!
Linkzg said:
You're at the end. Once you pass the court of Azimuth, you'll be facing Tachyon. As for leveling up the RYNO IV, use the arena to get experience for it. For raritanium, use weapons that give out lots of raritanium (lightning ravanger, mag-net launcher) in the arena.
At the end of the game, you can either choose to warp back to before the fight, or begin challenge mode. In challenge mode, you get all you weapons and most of your items to start the game.
If you want raritanium, you might as well finish the game and begin challenge mode. You get multipliers for destroying enemies without getting hit, so you'll get lots of raritanium easily.
At the end of the game, you can either choose to warp back to before the fight, or begin challenge mode. In challenge mode, you get all you weapons and most of your items to start the game.
If you want raritanium, you might as well finish the game and begin challenge mode. You get multipliers for destroying enemies without getting hit, so you'll get lots of raritanium easily.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
I do sincerely hope that Tachyon returns (not that I completely doubt it). He's no Dr. Nefarious, but he has certainly shown his potential to be as equally ruthless and evil as he is hilarious. The wait for the next title is going to be really hard!
AdmiralViscen
Banned
f@luS said:
5 is mediocre.
I don't see why a person not liking a game shouldn't give it a "bad" (above average) review.
Not everyone is going to dig the gameplay, it's their right.
*shrug* I just don't think it's worth bleating about a week and a half later, after everyone who loves the game has finished it and been thrilled by it.
rollingstart
Banned
CSSer said:
so
basically challenge mode is the way to go? all things considered it seems like the best bet unless you want more gold screws or something, I mean you do keep your weapon.
jstevenson
Sailor Stevenson
Pai Pai Master said:
It wasn't the title. :lol
Linkzg said:
I guess if you want to find the gold bolts and finish completing the skill points, you should warp back. Once you start challenge mode, you'll have to progress through the game again to return back to the latter planets.
For collecting gold bolts: http://www.gamesradar.com/us/ps3/ga...26154427741024&releaseId=20060322152643301029
For collecting gold bolts: http://www.gamesradar.com/us/ps3/ga...26154427741024&releaseId=20060322152643301029
Pai Pai Master
Banned
TEH-CJ said:i know :lol ....so mean
p.s why are we using spoiler tags :lol
I dunno. it's fun, like whispering for no reason.
So what, Jstev. There's more to make me squeam in anquish? :lol
AdmiralViscen
Banned
[CFD] El Capitan said:
Because the reviewer didn't like the gameplay the same way we did.
Systems_id
Banned
7.5 is a good score last I checked. And yes, from my experience with the game and with past games, I'd give it somewhere between a 7.5 and an 8. The only area in which ToD surpasses its predecessors is graphics. Everything else either isn't improved upon at all or is a step back.f@luS said:
Ok, first off, people are giving this game way too much credit for its gfx; the majority of your time is spent breaking down boxes.
Boxes, fucking boxes. Let's get our user to smash a bunch of boxes because that's fucking fun. People sure loved that crash bandicoot, they'll sure to love this. Fuck this, fuck this mediocre game and PS3s holiday lineup. Thank God for Blu-ray.
Boxes, fucking boxes. Let's get our user to smash a bunch of boxes because that's fucking fun. People sure loved that crash bandicoot, they'll sure to love this. Fuck this, fuck this mediocre game and PS3s holiday lineup. Thank God for Blu-ray.
AdmiralViscen said:
Yeah exactly. Thats how it works...Reviewer is off the mark from the other reviews and people talk about it. Its not rocket science. The game just came out.
Proc said:
You do not need an avatar of such awesome proportions.
Awesome post by the way. You are a champion among men.
I'm at asteroid ring station and I like it so far, but it feels kind of.... not punchy enough. There're tons of weapons for exploding things but I don't get that POWness from any of them (none of them are at level 5 yet). I don't know if it's sound or visual or rumble or what, things feel a bit short of razor sharpness of say Mario or Zelda. Hitting things with wrench doesn't feel crunchy like in Zelda, destroying things doesn't feel POWy like even non-action games like Zack & Wiki, and "shine get" mini animation sequence is just not sharp and exciting as in Mario, Zelda, or Zack & Wiki. The last one is ridiculous but it kind of embodies the general looseness of the game I'm feeling. I think 5-10% of sharpening could really push the series from B+/A level to A++ level. Hopefully later stages will give me all the !!PUNCH!!1 I need, as I had similar feelings while playing resistance.
And what's up w/ the first Clank level? Is it this buggy just on my machine??
And what's up w/ the first Clank level? Is it this buggy just on my machine??
fistfulofmetal
Banned
I loved the space sequences. I wished there was more of them.
viralmarketeer
Member
That's like saying "All you do in GTA is beat up hookers." Sure there's boxes, but it's not like you advance the plot through the amount of boxes that you break.Proc said:
PhlivoSong
Member
Proc said:
How is this any different then say... slashing through blades of grass in Zelda? You're getting hung up on the wrong thing, lots of other games do similar stuff but frame it differently.
Nobody is saying smashing boxes is fun, it's just a way to scatter ammo around the levels. It makes no mention of "have fun smashing boxes" on the back of the game box. Just as Super Mario Bros never mentioned hitting question marks with your head on the back of the box, or Zelda's package never mentions swatting at blades of grass to collect rupees and hearts.
This is an idiotic argument.