Over the last 25 years, PlayStation has managed to carve out a catalog of exclusive games and its own characters that they have won the hearts of gamers around the world. Examples are Nathan Drake, Aloy, Joel and Ellie, Jack and Daxter and, of course, our favorite intergalactic duo, Ratchet and Clank, who keep peace and harmony in the galaxy, right?
It seems like only yesterday that in the days of the PlayStation 2 we were introduced to the adventures of this duo as they flew through space trying to save the galaxy. With two endearing leads, a charismatic supporting cast, and masterful level design, it’s no wonder it’s one of the most mythical sagas in Sony’s video game history which still has a long way to go, especially after what was seen in its latest installment for PS5, A Dimension apart.
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This alien and robot couple has managed to stay in the spotlight to this days, despite having been with us for more than 20 years, with new titles that do not lower the general level. So to celebrate that the franchise is about to come to PC with Ratchet & Clank A Dimension Aparttoday we bring you the five best releases according to Metacritic users, subject matter experts, no doubt. Let’s go there.
5. Ratchet & Clank a Dimension apart
The most recent game in the franchise manages to sneak into this fifth place. Taking advantage of the technical possibilities of the next-gen from Sony, and developing a very fun multiverse-themed story, this title has become one of the best of the current generation of consoles. On Metacritic it has a score of 88. You can enjoy it from here on PS5.
4.Ratchet & Clank
The first game of all could not be left out of the list. It served as an introduction to this universe in a very to the cartoon, and it quickly became an instant classic, creating, as you know, a franchise that has been with us for 20 years. Metacritic users think it’s a great game, since it has a score of 88 and recently had an extraordinary remake for PS4.
3. Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction
Kicking off the franchise on PlayStation 3, this title It was revolutionary within its series, since it is the first to synchronize the dialogue with the expressions of the characters, a feature that is maintained to this day in practically all video games in the world. It has excellent reviews, no, the following… since it reaches 89 on Metacritic. Here you can still get it for PS3.
2. Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
The PlayStation 2 era was undoubtedly the golden age for this pair of intergalactic heroes. This second installment of the franchise –from Insomniac, the creators of the spider-man for PS4 and PS5 – took everything that made the first game successful and perfected it, developing a gameplay which was perfect, as well as a very up to date story. All of this earned it its score of 90 on Metacritic.
1. Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal
If the first two installments were already great, The third one is already on another level totally. Having what is, for many, the best story in the entire franchise, and with a gameplay that is dangerously close to perfection, if you are fans of a good adventure title you cannot miss it. It has an impressive 91 rating on Metacritic.
And you? What is your favorite game of Ratchet & Clank?
