Ratchet and Clank

On 06/07/2016 at 10:21 AM by transmet2033

I didn't really bounce around too much after finishing up Axiom Verge. I ended up settling into another game in the vein of Axiom Verge, Metroid and handheld Castlevania... Shadow Complex.

I played through Shadow Complex back when it first came out in 2009 and it was easily one of my favorite games of that year. I had blast playing through it again on the PS4 and there had been enough time since my last playthrough that I had forgotten enough of the game and story. This made the experience all the more enjoyable because it was as if I was playing a brand new game. The biggest complaint that I have with the game is when you are trying to aim at enemies in the background. It doesn't break the game, but it is somewhat frustrating when you die because you can't seem to target the enemies shooting at you.

Years ago I was happy to learn that one of the local libraries carried some videogames. They had a copy of Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando. I had never played Ratchet and Clank, but had read up on the first game through countless magazines and knew that I was bound to love Going Commando. So, I requested the game and borrowed it from the library for about a week. Over the course of that week, I played the game and beat it. I then started a NG+ and played it over and over again. So, over the course of that single week, I played the game a half dozen times.

Why do I bring up this story of my experience with Going Commando? Well, the same exact situation happened with the new Ratchet and Clank. I beat the game and started the NG+ and beat it over and over again. I have come back to Going Commando since and have done the same exact thing, so I am going to say that the 2016 Ratchet and Clank could be one of my all-time favorite games, of all-time.

Oh, and I nearly forgot. I started up Saints Row IV yesterday and have been having a blast.

Cary Woodham

06/07/2016 at 11:58 AM

The first two main Ratchet & Clank sequels on the PS2 were great. Probably some of the best 3-D platforming of that generation. No disrespect to Mega Man Legends, but Ratchet & Clank is what a 3-D Mega Man game should've been. I loved the hidden Insomniac office levels in R&C 2 and 3. Have you seen those?

transmet2033

06/07/2016 at 01:18 PM

I vaguely remember the Insomniac Office. The last time I played through Going Commando, I don't think that I bothered. I should still have that save on my Vita, so I may check it out again.

Matt Snee Staff Writer

06/07/2016 at 10:52 PM

I liked Shadow Complex. That was when indie games were a new thing and I played the 360 a lot. I tried to get my friend into it though and he couldn't handle the 2d but looks 3D nature of it. Oh well, his loss. I liked it anyway.

06/08/2016 at 01:18 PM

It's a solid game, if you like that style. It was a lot easier than I remember, maybe that was because the PS4 has a better controller...

goaztecs

06/08/2016 at 10:56 AM

I didn't know Shadow Complex is on the PS4. I really enjoyed it on the 360, maybe I should give it a spin on the PS4...I better stop before I end up buying it.

R&C games are fun but I don't think I ever finished one. I know I started one of the PS3 a couple of weeks ago but I haven't gone back to it in a while. Have fun with Saints Row IV. It's silly but a lot of fun. I think its time for a new Saints Row game!

06/08/2016 at 11:03 AM

Too bad Volition is working on that Agents of M.A.Y.H.E.M. that was just announced.

Ranger1

06/08/2016 at 01:36 PM

I played the first Ratchet and Clank game shortly after it came out. I fell in love with the franchise. As soon as I finished it, I started a second playthrough, because it was just so much fun. My favorite of the franchise is Going Commando. I mean, what's not to love about a weapon that turns your enemies into sheep? And when you upgrade it to its final form, into black sheep that blow up? I want one!!! And the sniper rifle. God, I love that sniper rifle!

I never got as into the PS3 entries in the series, and from what I've read from Casey's review, not sure I want to play the reboot.

As for Shadow Complex, that may be one of my favorite games for the 360.

BretBaber

06/10/2016 at 03:04 AM

I'd say give it a play, it's so much fun. It's addicting like an rpg with the level up system.

06/10/2016 at 01:13 PM

I agree, if you have the opportunity, you should play the remake/reboot/reimagining.

KnightDriver

06/18/2016 at 12:44 PM

I've noticed a lot of games at the libraries recently. Thinking about renting.

PixlBit