Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

by Sony

Product Features

• Embark on a galactic adventure with gadget-building hero, Ratchet, and his brainy robotic sidekick, Clank
• Try to find an ancient device that is the key to preventing the return of an ancient, evil race of interdimensional aliens
• For some unknown reason the evil Cragmites hate Lombaxes of which Ratchet is the sole living survivor
• Ratchet and Clank must not only save the galaxy from annihilation, but also unravel the mystery of Ratchet's origin
• New characters, new weapons, and all-new worlds to explore

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000UC5ML0
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 23, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (258 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #864 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #25 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Adventure

Product Description

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Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction™ brings back our heroes in a brand new series for the PLAYSTATION 3 system. This time Ratchet & Clank must embark on an galactic adventure to find an ancient device that is the key to preventing the return of an ancient, evil race of interdimensional aliens called the Cragmites. To make matters worse, for some unknown reason Cragmites hate Lombaxes of which Ratchet is the sole living survivor. Once again, Ratchet & Clank must not only save the galaxy from annihilation, but unravel the mystery of Ratchet’s origin as well. The latest Ratchet & Clank has new characters, new weapons, and all-new worlds for Ratchet & Clank to explore.

Product Description

Features include:

•Embark on a galactic adventure with gadget-building hero, Ratchet, and his brainy robotic sidekick, Clank
•Try to find an ancient device that is the key to preventing the return of an ancient, evil race of interdimensional aliens
•For some unknown reason the evil Cragmites hate Lombaxes of which Ratchet is the sole living survivor
•Ratchet and Clank must not only save the galaxy from annihilation, but also unravel the mystery of Ratchet's origin
•New characters, new weapons, and all-new worlds to explore

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

156 of 165 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The new benchmark in platform gaming has arrived., October 24, 2007

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All Powerful Wizard Of Oz (Oz, far far away) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (Video Game)

Well if there was any doubt that the PS3 would be able to hit a homerun and kick start the console those fears can be laid to rest as Insomniac delivers one of the finest games to grace any console.

Ratchet and Clank Future: TOD will go down as one of those games that changed the landscape for platform games. Why? Well for one if you have ever had the dream of wanting to actually play a Pixar movie this is as close as you're going to get. The graphics are nothing short of amazing and truly shows off the real potential of what the PS3 is capable of producing. If you have an HDTV set that can handle 720p or higher you are in for a real treat as your TV is going to be bursting with smooth frame rates, tons of characters on screen and loads of beautiful colors. It's just total eye candy at every single turn. You will be blown away.

The game play is smooth as butter too. Smashing enemies and blowing things up is a real joy in this game and the action never lets up, not for a bit. The game has a pace to keep even the most hardcore gamer on their toes moving faster then a Lombax with his tail on fire it just keeps the adrenaline junky satisfied. You will not get bored playing this game.

Humor wise this is one of those rare games will you be laughing out loud to. This is like I stated above playing a Pixar movie. Not only for the graphics but the actual content of voice acting and story line. It's just fun all the way around.

One thing I wanted to point out that had me smiling from ear to ear was the sound. WOW! If you have a 7.1 system you will be blown away by the uncompressed 7.1 PCM that this game delivers. This is what your home theater system was bought for and it really shines in this game. Totally immersing and very impressive down to the last bolt pinging across the room in glorious 7.1!

In closing this is without a doubt a must have game. This is the type of game that can and will sell systems. PS3 owners can breathe a sigh of relief that all the promise of the great next gen games that were coming for the PS3 have finally started to arrive and Ratchet and Clank is a benchmark of excellence that will be leading the way into the holiday season.

Enjoy!

73 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In One Word: WOW, October 29, 2007

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A. C. Ege/Acedoh "acedoh" (Stockton, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (Video Game)

I have always been a little slow on getting into platformers. Usually my intrest wains after a few hours. As beautiful as this game is I was thinking I would fall into the same trap. So I decided to give it an hour. I couldn't put the controller down. The problem became so bad that I couldn't get up. Yes it is that addictive.

What makes this game a masterpiece is not just the beautiful graphics or the exciting storyline. The fun characters keep it going but what really impresses me is the diversity of each level. I have played this game for over six hours and each level looks completly different from the next. From being in the asteroid belt to going to a destroyed city and then travelling thru a prehistoric land.

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction should be on everyones buy list. This is what gaming is all about. For children or adults this game doesn't discriminate. Never overlly difficult and not to simple. This game does it well on all levels.

59 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's about time, October 24, 2007

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A Regular Joe (A Regular City, MI) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (Video Game)

Let's face it - you love the PS3 and everything about it, except the games that are out. You were wondering - when is that game going to come out that is going to make it truly irresistible to own the PS3 for those who are hesitant buying it just for the blu-ray movie value. This is that game! Our family has always been fans of the R&C series and own all the games except the PSP "Size Matters" game.

The graphics and sound are truly stunning in this game. I agree with the other reviewer who died looking at the backgrounds - you will keep falling off the map watching the graphics in the game. With this R&C you believe you are playing in a Pixar movie.

This is the game we have been waiting for - one that is truly playable and looks and sounds amazing. It's time to buy that PS3 if you don't own one already.