Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart

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Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Insomniac Games and was released on June 11, 2021. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

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story1.1k positive mentions

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Stunning graphics and vibrant visuals that feel like a playable Pixar movie.
Engaging gameplay with a wide variety of creative weapons and smooth combat mechanics.
Nostalgic elements for long-time fans of the series, while also being accessible for newcomers.

Frequent bugs and crashes that can disrupt gameplay and progress.
Short playtime compared to previous entries in the series, leading to a feeling of being rushed.
Writing and character development feel shallow and overly simplistic, lacking the charm of earlier titles.

story
2,629 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while it is engaging and features charming characters, it lacks the depth and complexity of earlier titles in the series. Critics have pointed out that the narrative feels somewhat rushed and predictable, often relying on familiar tropes and lacking significant character development, particularly for returning characters. Despite these criticisms, the game is praised for its humor, visual storytelling, and the introduction of new characters like Rivet and Kit, which add fresh dynamics to the overall experience.
- “The story is engaging and features heartfelt moments, with Rivet quickly becoming a favorite character.”
- “The story is fun and exciting, the characters fill me with nostalgia and bring new friends to make.”
- “The story is light and entertaining, with a perfect blend of humor and heart.”
- “Honestly, in my opinion, the story for this one was kind of one of the weakest in the series, only beating out Going Commando and Quest for Booty, where the last cutscene was the only important thing of that game and could've either just been put at the beginning of Crack in Time or DLC to Tools, and really just feels like a continuation of the future series and a weak sequel to Crack in Time/Into the Nexus.”
- “The story is bland and forgettable; there's some side characters, but we barely got to know them, and overall it just feels safe and corporate.”
- “The story feels uninspired, the characters are bland, and their dialogue is purely functional, nothing memorable, just lines to push the plot forward.”
gameplay
1,842 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart" has received a mixed reception, with many praising its fun, fast-paced mechanics and stunning visuals, while others criticize its lack of depth and variety. Players appreciate the nostalgic elements and the introduction of new mechanics like the rift tether and dodge, which enhance combat and exploration. However, some feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and that the character dynamics do not significantly differ, leading to a less engaging experience compared to earlier titles in the series. Overall, while the gameplay is generally enjoyable and polished, it may not fully satisfy long-time fans seeking the complexity and variety of previous entries.
- “The gameplay is fast, fun, and incredibly polished, and the visuals are absolutely stunning from start to finish.”
- “The gameplay is action-packed and fun throughout, mixing intricate platforming/parkour and third-person shooting with an arsenal that would make Metal Slug envious, all of this packed in an experience full of memorable action set-pieces.”
- “The gameplay is immersive and satisfying, the environments are exquisite, the story feels like something out of a movie, and the characters are highly likeable.”
- “Ultimately it’s a fun Ratchet and Clank game, but it’s a bit bland and I was left wishing it did more with its characters, weapons, story, enemy variety, overall gameplay and made me want to play the older games to get that better experience.”
- “Worst of all, it’s not much of a game, it’s mostly cutscenes and constant talking interrupting the minuscule amount of gameplay that exists.”
- “The gameplay is a solid continuation of the series, but the writing is a significant step down.”
graphics
1,829 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visual fidelity, vibrant colors, and detailed environments, often likened to a Pixar film. Players have noted the game's ability to showcase advanced graphical features such as ray tracing, with many expressing that it pushes the limits of current gaming technology. However, some users have reported performance issues and crashes, particularly when adjusting graphics settings, indicating that while the visuals are impressive, they can be demanding on hardware. Overall, the game is celebrated for its breathtaking graphics, which significantly enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely exceptional; Insomniac knows what they're doing in that regard.”
- “Graphically, this game is a masterpiece; the visuals are breathtaking and showcase the power of next-gen hardware.”
- “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that make every world feel alive.”
- “Had to fiddle with the settings to remove the awful graphics; depth of field was so blurry I could hardly see anything, and for some reason, it was set up so everything was pixelated.”
- “The beginning of the game runs fantastic, but the swamp area and anywhere with lots of portals ends up having major frame drops and occasional screen tearing despite changing graphics settings around.”
- “Despite loving the setting and the gameplay being solid, I've had this game crash on me at least 5 times, and no matter what the graphic settings, it chugs like a frat boy.”
optimization
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The optimization of "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart" on PC has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including stuttering, crashes, and frame rate drops, particularly in demanding scenes. While some users report smooth gameplay on high-end hardware with proper settings adjustments, others find the game poorly optimized, especially on lower-end systems or when using ray tracing. Overall, the game shows potential for great performance but requires further patches and optimizations to address the widespread issues reported by players.
- “Polished platforming action that runs smoothly!”
- “Even during hectic combat, rift jumps, and effects-heavy sequences, performance remains smooth and responsive.”
- “The game is optimized extremely well, running at an average of 150fps at 5120x1440p, DLSS on balanced, and all settings, including ray tracing maxed on a 4090 and 7800x.”
- “The game is great and I loved my time with it, but it suffered major performance and crashing issues.”
- “Do not buy this trash until it gets optimized.”
- “The performance and optimization are absolutely terrible, and I can't believe that Nixxes hasn't fixed this after a year and a half on PC.”
humor
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The humor in "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant shift from the edgy, clever humor of the original trilogy to a more family-friendly and simplistic style. While some found the dialogue and character interactions to be charming and funny, others lamented the loss of the series' signature wit and satirical edge, feeling that the humor often fell flat or felt forced. Overall, while the game retains some humorous moments, it lacks the depth and creativity that long-time fans cherished in earlier installments.
- “The game's writing is funny, the characters are endearing, and the dimension-hopping gimmick is used in spectacular ways.”
- “The combat is a blast, the graphics and sounds are beautiful, and the humor sprinkled all around it is the chef's kiss.”
- “The story balances humor with character development, giving both old and new faces meaningful arcs.”
- “Unfortunately, they never stop talking, constantly providing unfunny banter during gameplay while tutorializing everything.”
- “Ratchet and Clank has become really unfunny since they decided to make the series child-friendly.”
- “However, they're really that bad: eye-rolling, vomit-inducing, not funny-at-all dialog.”
stability
391 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart" on PC has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting a significant number of bugs and glitches, including character clipping, crashes, and freezing issues. While some users noted that the game runs smoothly on high-end systems and praised its performance, others described it as a "buggy mess" that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game appears to require further optimization and patching to address these stability concerns.
- “The port runs great as well, smooth performance, quick loading, and everything feels super polished.”
- “Great game, runs great, looks amazing, plays great.”
- “The game runs great and looks amazing, no major issues that I've seen.”
- “I can't recommend this game; it's a buggy, broken mess and has been since release with no fixes.”
- “The game is fun and looks amazing graphically, but it is extremely buggy and pretty short.”
- “This game is a buggy mess; the cutscenes are weird in some parts, some refined and others clearly rushed, characters do things that make you question your sanity, collision is awful, and getting stuck on flat ground is common in some areas.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment compared to the iconic soundtracks of earlier titles in the series. While some tracks are noted as enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, the overall consensus is that the music feels generic, forgettable, and lacks the unique charm that characterized the original compositions by David Bergeaud. Many players long for the more memorable and diverse soundscapes of the past, feeling that the current orchestral style does not capture the same spirit.
- “The soundtrack and sound design perfectly complement the action, adding energy and charm to every encounter.”
- “The game is filled with gorgeous environment art, beautiful and expressive animations, a great soundtrack, stupid-fun characters, great voice acting, and great sound effects.”
- “The music is great as well and fits the style and themes of the game.”
- “This music is nothing, dull and unremarkable.”
- “I find it a shame that the music in these games has become so forgettable.”
- “The music is uninspired compared to the masterpiece of the first three games.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of "Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart" is characterized by a heartwarming narrative that effectively balances humor and emotional depth, particularly through the dynamic between characters Ratchet, Clank, Rivet, and Kit. While some players found the emotional moments to be touching and nostalgic, others felt that certain story elements lacked depth or were overly simplistic, catering to a younger audience. Overall, the game successfully evokes feelings of nostalgia and connection, making it a memorable experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.
- “The story is solid, but the characters really shine—Rivet and Kit are fantastic additions and bring more emotional depth than I expected.”
- “The game captures everything fans love about the series: explosive action, colorful worlds, witty dialogue, and heartfelt storytelling.”
- “The dynamic between Ratchet, Clank, Rivet, and the supporting cast is full of humor and heart, providing emotional moments that elevate the experience.”
- “Beautiful graphics, but an inoffensive and boring story with repetitive gameplay, mostly due to repetitive enemies.”
- “Nothing like the original three Ratchet and Clank games; this is a toned-down, boring story made for five-year-olds. The overall gameplay feels bland.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting a significant drop compared to previous titles in the franchise. While some enjoy the challenge modes and new game+ features that offer additional content, others find the game short and lacking in collectibles and side quests, leading to a perception of low replay value. Many recommend waiting for a sale, as the limited replayability may not justify the full price for some players.
- “Great replayability with new game+ mode.”
- “The duration is definitely not large, since you can go through the story in like 14 hours, but the replayability value and differences between the maps and the 20 different weapons that the game offers make it bigger than just those 14 hours.”
- “Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart offers a well-balanced mix of challenges and replayability that keeps players engaged and entertained.”
- “Not very much replay value.”
- “I do think the game lacks replayable aspects, and it’s realistically only about 20 hours of gameplay, which is kind of disappointing given the price, so I would recommend waiting for a sale.”
- “The game is fun and simple, really nice graphics and cinematics, honestly the only bad point is the lackluster replayability (not much to offer).”
grinding
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The reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a mixed experience; while some players find it enjoyable and integral to upgrading weapons and exploring, others view it as tedious and unnecessary, particularly for achieving 100% completion. Many appreciate the engaging gameplay mechanics, such as rail grinding, but note that certain aspects, like weapon upgrades and side quests, can feel repetitive or overly time-consuming. Overall, grinding is present but not essential for story progression, allowing players to choose their level of engagement.
- “Highly recommend, it's not long, it's not tedious and it's a hell of a lot of fun for casuals and collectors alike.”
- “The entire game is packed with well-designed and delivered content, with no tedious fill-up stages just to stretch the length of the game (so many games do this these days).”
- “The story is amazing, the collectibles and everything are very well placed, not too grindy and not that infuriating to find.”
- “The bad part, grinding in the arena to get all weapons to 100% before the boss fight... what's the point of the 'find treasure' upgrade when all you need is to skip most of the treasure and just grind the arena?”
- “There are little to no side objectives, no hoverboard or bike races, no time trials or challenges, way less arena challenges that are way more dumbed down, no giant clank or kit fights, secrets and collectibles are way too easy to find, no wide bolt farming crystal area, no vehicle sections, limited enemy variation, little to no puzzle solving that was also way too easy.”
- “Another bad thing is if you decide to go for a true 100 percent, some of the weapons are super quick to max out while others are tedious and take what feels like an eternally longer time to max out.”
character development
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the emotional depth added through the relationships between characters like Ratchet and Rivet, while others criticize the overall lack of substantial growth and rushed arcs. The vibrant character designs and humor are highlighted, but many feel that the narrative fails to fully explore the characters' potential, resulting in a basic and sometimes superficial portrayal. Overall, while there are moments of meaningful interaction, the character development is often seen as inconsistent and underwhelming compared to previous entries in the series.
- “The character development is strong, especially the bond that forms between Ratchet and Rivet, adding an emotional depth to the adventure.”
- “The story adds depth with humor and character development, exploring multiversal variations of familiar characters and themes of identity and connection.”
- “Not only did they introduce two fun new characters to play as during the story, they also make great character development for old and new characters alike.”
- “Major letdown on the character development side of things, in my opinion.”
- “Key plot points are glossed over, and character development, particularly for Rivet, feels truncated.”
- “There is no real character development, as the characters stay as they are in the end.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning graphics and immersive environments, often likened to the visual quality of a Pixar film. While many reviewers appreciate the vibrant and lively world design, some express disappointment over the shift from the darker, more nuanced atmospheres of earlier titles to a more generic, family-friendly approach. The soundtrack complements the atmosphere well, though some feel it lacks the tailored, memorable tunes of previous installments.
- “The graphics and atmosphere are so impressive that it's like playing through a Pixar movie; I repeatedly hesitated to pick up my controller post cutscene because I was unaware the game had started.”
- “Visually and atmospherically, the game is stunning, truly impressive in terms of graphics and overall immersion.”
- “Each map's atmosphere is very lively and gives you a huge jaw-dropping view every time you decide to stop for a minute and look around, admiring the astonishing engine the game was built with.”
- “Great gameplay, fun movement, beautiful worlds, and a decent story bit childish compared to the older games, but still an enjoyable experience; just missed the darker atmosphere of the older titles.”
- “The graphics are world-class; I associate it with Death Stranding level fidelity and atmosphere but in a fantasy world.”
- “The weapons and atmosphere are reminiscent of the other newer age Ratchet and Clank games such as Tools of Destruction and A Crack in Time.”
monetization
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The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions, DLC, and paywalls, offering a refreshing return to classic gaming experiences reminiscent of older Blizzard titles. Players appreciate the polished quality and engaging gameplay without the pressure of in-game purchases, making it a standout in a market dominated by monetization strategies. Overall, it is celebrated as a solid single-player experience that rewards exploration and skill without the distractions of modern monetization practices.
- “There are no arbitrary paywalls or microtransactions, which is great.”
- “No microtransactions, no DLC, just an amazing singleplayer game, just like the old days.”
- “This game is not the most innovative one, but everything is so well polished and high quality it feels like old Blizzard games when the company was actually focusing on making games rather than in-game purchase models.”
- “In a world full of multiplayer, monetization, and battle passes, this is a breath of fresh air.”
- “No microtransactions, no empty useless grind.”

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Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is a platformer game with science fiction theme.

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

The main story can be completed in around 11 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 18 hours to finish. On average players spend around 16 hours playing Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart.

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart was released on June 11, 2021.

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart was developed by Insomniac Games.

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is a single player game.

Similar games include Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Horizon Forbidden West, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Returnal and others.

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