PlayStation 2
Ratchet: Deadlocked
| Graphics: Sound: Gameplay: Overall: |
7.70 7.79 8.33 8.00 |
| Votes: | 67 |
| Reviews: | 1 |
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| Reviewer: kino bambino | Date: Sep 14, 2022 |
| I don't think I can quite describe how much I enjoy this game in words, but I can sure as hell try. There may be a dose of nostalgia involved, as is the case with many PS2 games for me, but this game in particular is just a joy to play.
Graphics: 7 While not exactly perfect outside a CRT screen, it still looks decent on widescreen and the choice of colors are rather pleasant, with character and gun models being detailed and a large assortment of particle effects. Art direction is a treasure that the Ratchet & Clank series in general is great at doing. Sound: 8 While I don't believe the sound effects are that much to write home about, the music score of this series is exceptional. The Electronic/Synth/Industrial music is perfect to complement the gameplay and aesthetic choices, as well as immersing you in the world. Gameplay: 10 I... can't quite describe it. There may be an unhealthy tint of rose on my eyes and hands, but the gameplay of this game is something no other game of the genre can quite replicate for me. The frenetic battles, wild weapons and platforming challenges while often under time constraints are exhilarating, the vehicle controls aren't quite as exceptional, but are always fun diversions from the main gameplay and the customization options for the weapons makes it so you have a ton of replayability as you swap things around. Overall: 9 This is easily my favorite PS2 game, and one of my best of all time games. There is so much fun to be had here, and with the expansive levels, many unlockables, ranging from skins/armors to weapon upgrades and bonus difficulties, there is so much fun to be had in this game that I can't help but smile whenever I remember it. Note that there are also cooperative and multiplayer modes (including, of course, local split-screen) and it only furthers the already excellent value of this great game. I wish we had more games like this these days, I feel a tad depressed thinking about it. |
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