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The genre of jumping games is certainly not my favorite genre. So there must be something really special, I will at least draw to preview before the screen me by a jump and run. One of such exceptions is undoubtedly less Ratchet & Clank for the Sony Playstation 2 is because this game can actually be called a hit. Who such Hüpfspielabenteuern generally can see something that can safely access, in spite of tiny defects on the course, I'll still go in the further course has this video game developed by Sony on a wide range of outstanding details. It is a pity only that, as so often the multiplayer mode was not taken in Hüpfspiel genre. The moderate level of difficulty for beginners relatively rarely crisp, for professionals probably more than a little too easily ensures that the target audience is likely to be quite high for this jump and run (been).

The Story in Ratchet & Clank is a bit of getting used to, but that I'm used to from Hüpfspielen. The bad guys are in any case be quickly identified: is the race of Blarg. Their world is about to total collapse, as the population has obviously gone too far with the neglect of environmental protection. This may be the planet in the long run simply do not like and makes it bluntly expressed slowly but surely batten down the hatches. An alternative planet must therefore quickly ago. In short to villain Drek Nomen est tinkering (almost) Omen simply a new planet together, as a material for this but should have another star to bleed, that would mean the dog Drek apart pick like Christmas geese. Or something like that. The whole is therefore so atrocious and pitiless as those chosen as quasi building material planets harboring different peaceful races that would consecrated by the sinking. Those would therefore perish so because the evil Blarg neglected the care of their planet arg. That this is very unfair to disengage it should still mild understandable and natural for this outrageous injustice is simply not a reality.

Fortunately, there are still a small glimmer of hope, after all, while producing his army of robots like the Blarg implement their sinister plans by force makes Drek a small but successful Lapsus: Clank sees the light of day and seems obviously not to be construed in such a warlike as desired by the Blarg. Of course we are playing Clank after its successful run, the adventure finally starts on a us unknown planet where the good Clank emergency landing. Kindly, is exactly the home of Ratchet bringing the title of this PS2 title practically declared himself the true would have nothing to do at the beginning of Clank, but then goes along. In this Hüpfspielabenteuer is primarily ran, climbed, jumped and shot, overall we are pleased with our two main characters to nearly twenty different planet go and make between also the odd trip to a space station. In the center of the action here is quite clearly the full-on action, not much needs to be considered here really .... you might think, but far from it: more on that later. Mostly we scurry anyway with (the dog-like) Ratchet through the area, robot Clank attacks but sometimes arbitrarily into a happening, which brings a lot more spice into the game. Myself it encounters but always something from when I have to go in the lead role to work with animal-like characters, but this is certainly a matter of taste. Ratchet anyway seems to be extraordinarily gifted in terms of art-stuff, a mighty wrench is the utensil, which he carries with him constantly. Nuts and bolts are in demand here, those can be numerous to locate in the widely ramified game sections. Those are the official currency, through which we come into possession of weapons, armor and ammunition. The wrench is namely not only repaired in the subsequent period or open a box, but also the one or other annoying opponents tidy a fried over the head. But of course this is enough in the further course of the game not to put us permanently to defend themselves vigorously can. Promoting violence this game is not the way, but it was in this case basically also to be expected.

The Arsenal, on which we can draw as Ratchet, is extremely well stocked, however, and promises orderly change. The Saugkanone we create a whirlwind and suck a smaller enemies simply, up to five copies we can incorporate in this way and then repurpose as projectiles against the enemy. This is fun and practical, I think. With the lure glove we clearly passive to work, this is more of diversion, but is no less efficient: a plastic dummy is provided by us in Wallachia, of which we remove you immediately and then the one on this zustürmenden enemy unhurriedly from can take secured position targeted. The so-called Verspötter is excellently suited for hostile subjects who have a tendency to hide: this device provokes the enemy, lures them out and ensures that we can then do the melee. The Visibomben are a less humorous way to make the enemy clear how little we like him: this can be namely fire from a distance and then draw from the Egoansicht addition, even the moment of release, we determine if we are not on a obstacle encounter. The death glove finally promises alone by name no good, after activating several Minidroiden make their way toward the nearest enemy to do with this short work. Other useful weapons are present, but would the detailed list certainly beyond the scope of this report, I guess. We quickly realize that we have in this case dealing with an amazingly high standards, because the different game situations and behaviors of the opponents require an individual approach, for which the different (available to us in the course of the adventure) weapons are ideal , That this may be conducive to the game only sees itself quasi by itself.

Not only the diversity weapons and their functionality is impressive, even in the choice of provided equipment and other aid was certainly not stingy. With an electrically charged Dietrich we pick locks, a detector will help us in tracking down treasures, special shoes to let (a short while earlier) reach inaccessible places and with a radio helmet important communication with other little helpers is guaranteed. But that's (always) not enough: many other useful extras wait literally just waiting to be discovered by us. These make a rule that we fulfill special orders require what the gameplay and especially the motivation is of great benefit. So, we initially not possible to explore the island worlds, the absence of longer dives are needed later to be obtained an oxygen mask creates as remedy. Who should this were not enough to change his who can look forward to many mini-games that have been incorporated into the gameplay. Whether a form of racing game or shooting spectacle is almost a minor matter, virtually all minigames make sense and tidy fun. I would like to dwell on this now but not yet.

Forgotten we are not allowed in the many actions that we carry out with the good Ratchet Clank Robo-partner as well. This is not just a decorative accessory, or even unimportant. Mostly, we carry on our backs around this though, but if Clank is used, this has obviously hand and foot. With its help it is later at some upgrades must be performed to Clank over time to possible to fly over wide chasms, gently slide down into the depths, or simply continue to jump. Highlights Small or large performances of small Clank there when it just does not go any further with Ratchet, so for example in contaminated areas with toxic gases or simply when no oxygen is present: if and the time has come to Clank is the active. Alone he sets out into the perilous regions vermöbelt emerging enemies with his steely in literally left fist and finished him assigned mission reliably. That the two unusual protagonists represent a powerful duo, is clearly apparent after a short playing time.

Another benefit of this PS2-Hits is the superior graphics, this really belongs with the best that there was to be admired on the Playstation 2 to date. Great characters, good animation, a vast horizon, a good camera, a gaudy colorful design and very varied scenarios bursting with special effects (fire, explosions, smoke, water) and even local vending ensure a great atmosphere. It jerky extremely rare, mostly the rich graphics remains liquid despite the enormous action. A 60-Hertz mode is also kindly offered us. The soundscape can not quite keep up, what even in the face of the graphic splendor, however, extremely difficult, but nice background tunes and good outside noise to ensure that the game atmosphere is pleasantly supported without wanting now speak the same from a very rousing acoustic accompaniment since. After all, we must listen to the melodies and sound effects in surround sound, who can rely on us to a corresponding system, experienced an even denser game atmosphere, as it is already present anyway. Due to the very many positive aspects rich nothing else remains for me, this PS2 Game recommended as each one of you who (like me) with the genre can start something even begin. Genre-lovers access to anyway, but even those (like just my humble self), the more rarely stray into the genre, must necessarily risking more than just a passing glance. Ratchet & Clank is a Bombenhit, no doubt. My game rating is 88%.

PLUS ---> Gorgeous graphics, wide horizon, nice special effects, huge play extent, extremely varied gameplay, impeccable control, funny and very motivating, very demanding

MINUS ---> Something warm soundscape, no multiplayer mode, sometimes a bit too hard for beginners, the main character (animal and robots) may not be top of each