Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters

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Game Title : Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
Game Description : Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters is the first portable full-scale adventure featuring the excited Ratchet and admiral Clank. The two have become a largely popular dui ever since their debut in “Ratchet &Clank”. Now they are on vacation only to find themselves becoming engulfed a danger altogether once again.
Number Of Players : 1-4
Genre : Action Adventure
Retail Price : $39.99
Graphics : 9.0/10
Sound : 8.0/10
Controls : 8.0/10
Gameplay : 9.0/10
Overall : 8.7/10

The graphics of this game are phenomenal! Some times when I’m playing this game I think I’m playing the PS2 versions. The effects that pop off the gun blasts or explosions are very colourful and vibrant. Also, the game runs really smoothly with very rare to no break ups. There is only one complaint I have, and that is the fact that some of the environments need work. Some of the landscapes are a little flat and if they have anything coming out of them, it’s usually very simple things that look as though they need a bit of a colour improvement. But other than that I don’t see anything else wrong with the graphics. The are more on the spectacular side even though they are a bit simple.

The Sound is maybe the least appealing part of the game, or at least the music is. It’s basically the same old music we’ve heard before, but a little less memorable. There are some nice tunes, but I can’t really recall many of the off the top of my head because they aren’t very amazing in any way. On the plus side, however, it does suit the Ratchet & Clank series very well, and is nothing you should underestimate. The best thing in this section is definitely the voice acting. It’s fantastic and reminiscent of those in the console versions: witty, funny, clever, and professional. Because of the voice acting the sound department gets a better score.

The controls in this game are pretty straight forward and make sense, but I am having trouble getting use to the camera controls. I’m not sure if there is a way to change it (I never bothered looking because it isn’t terribly annoying), but it can be confusing sometimes. The rest of the controls are great and shouldn’t be a problem, but I’d really watch out for the camera controls because I know quite a few people that aren’t very fond of it. Doesn’t bother me too much, but it does become a nuisance here and there.

This is definitely a fun and enjoyable game. I have had fun with it in every aspect. The game isn’t too hard nor is it too easy. It’s a perfect difficulty that allows any age group to enjoy without frustration, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t that occasional hard level every once in a while. The missions are well thought out and neat time passers and the multiplayer options, though nothing spectacular or revolutionary, is a lot of fun for a pick-up-and-play session. There is some stuff that can be improved (length of adventure and maybe more weapons), but there isn’t anything here that should leave you complaining.

Overall, I had tons of fun with this game. It may not be my highest rated game, but it certainly is one of my favourites still (I rate on quality and not completely what I got out of it). If you are a fan of R&C you really just have to pick this game up now and same goes for you newcomers too. It’s really just lots of fun and I don’t know how else to explain it. I had fun with it and I hope you do too. Highly recommended.