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Secret Agent Clank Review Rewind

Qwark and Ratchet spoil Clank's fun.

Secret Agent Clank is the second PSP spin-off title in the Ratchet & Clank series, and like its counterpart, Size Matters, was also developed by High Impact Games. Released originally for the PSP in 2008, Secret Agent Clank was eventually ported to the PS2 in 2009 by Sanzaru games. Since I'm not a big fan of the analog nub on the PSP, I opted for the PS2 version instead, and it seems as though I chose poorly. While I can't vouch firsthand on the improved quality of the PSP version, the difference in review scores paints a pretty clear picture. What I can say is the PS2 version of Secret Agent Clank is a sloppy experience full of issues that sadly ruins the unique gameplay and overshadows the quirky character of the title.

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Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters Review Rewind

A sidequest that implements some good gameplay concepts but has its share of problems.

It was clear pretty early on that Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters was not created by the usual developers, Insomniac Games. When I touched my first exploding box, and heard a foreign countdown sound, rather than the one I was familiar with, I knew something was different. After learning that Size Matters was developed by High Impact Games, some of the tweaks and deviations from the norm made a bit more sense. It's like the Minish Cap of Ratchet & Clank; it fits in pretty well with the rest of the series, but definitely has its own character and set of drawbacks.

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Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension Review

You'll have to trust me: it's a much better game than its handheld counterpart.

At first blush, it's easy to see a bit of Ratchet & Clank in the latest Phineas and Ferb adventure, which is based around the most recent movie Across the 2nd Dimension. This is due in part to the past experience of developer High Impact Games, which is comprised of ex-Insomniac Games and ex-Naughty Dog members. Despite offering a taste of the beloved Sony series, the game stops short of completely aping it to provide a more family-friendly experience that captures the own charm of the Phineas and Ferb series. While it's not going to reach the Ratchet and Clank crowd, it's still a great game for the target demographic of the show.

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Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier Review

Mediocre gameplay riddled with glitches is all players can expect from the newest Jak and Daxter title.

I suppose it's just a result of my generation, but platformers have always been my favorite genre. I started out with them, and grew up with them, until they were outcasted in this current generation. One in particular that held a special place in my heart was the original Jak and Daxter for the PS2. It had everything I loved about platformers: humorous characters, a ridiculous storyline, a bright colorful environment, plenty of things to kill, and something that I could collect. After the first, the series was taken in an entirely different direction, adding missions and guns to the formula, while removing the melee action and heavy collection elements.

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Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier Gets Release Date

Sony finally announces a release date for the sixth entry into the Jak and Daxter series.

Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier is the upcoming title in Naughty Dog's Jak and Daxter series. Today Sony officially announced the release date for the sixth entry would be November 3 of this year for the PSP and PS2.

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