Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

Sony's most explosive series blasts onto the PS3 with stunning visuals and relentless fun

Words: Mikel Reparaz on October 23, 2007

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Action-wise, the wrench-swinging, gun-toting, rail-grinding, chasm-hopping gameplay will be instantly familiar to fans of the series, although there are a few surprises - like an amazing-looking, Resident Evil 4-style over-the-shoulder aiming mode, and a flawless lock-on system.

The assortment of weapons you'll eventually have at your disposal is impressive, if not exactly staggering by the series' standards. There are 15 in all, ranging from standard blasters, fusion grenades and rocket launchers to more esoteric weapons, like a Tornado Launcher (with Sixaxis-controlled twisters) and Plasma Beasts, which act like goopy, living landmines. Each one can be upgraded through normal use, and can be additionally customized using Raritanium, an element that, despite its name, can be found all over the place.

Above: Ratchet disguises himself as a pirate, with lasers and everything

You'll also be able to wreak havoc with eight non-upgradable "devices," which include a swarm of deadly Slinkies (or "Death Springs"), a robot bodyguard named Mr. Zurkon, a bomb that turns enemies into adorable penguins and the Visi-Copter, a Sixaxis-controlled drone that fires missiles. And then there's the Groovitron, a truly badass device that makes every creature around it dance to familiar-sounding disco riffs while you whale on them with whatever guns you have handy.

Finally, you'll be able to bust out a small collection of nonviolent gadgets to help you negotiate the weird, alien landscapes you'll visit. These include always-on powerups like Gravity Boots (which stick to certain walls and ceilings), as well as a grappling hook, a Gelanator gun (which spits out gelatinous cubes you can bounce on to reach high places) and a pirate disguise that'll let you hobble around undetected and enter certain doors by dancing a Simon Says-style pirate jig.

Platforms:

PS3

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big000 - August 8, 2011 2:36 a.m.

My no.1 RaC game
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Zeos - July 26, 2011 9:26 p.m.

Man I love these games.
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jscriber100 - September 9, 2010 8:08 p.m.

awsome!
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bongon3399 - September 25, 2009 8:36 a.m.

I had beat the game and beat the challenge mode( the extra mode which is exatelty the same but much harder) but then a ****ing friend deleted it because he was jealous. It is completely AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)
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InnocentBud - July 18, 2009 7:51 p.m.

wow. I'm first and I'm 1 1/2 years late. But this game is awesome
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Release date:	US Oct 23 2007 (PS3)
Expected release date:	UK 2007 (PS3)
Available Platforms:	PS3
Genre:	Action
Published by:	SCEA
Developed by:	Insomniac
Franchise:	Ratchet and Clank

ESRB Rating:	Everyone 10+: Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Language
PEGI Rating:	Rating Pending
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