Yeah, but is it THAT bad? | Ratchet and Clank 2016 

*Many years later, and people are still confused whether something is a remaster and a remake*

I played this game looking for a way to recapture the RnC feel. The story is pretty laughable, the writing is pretty bad, but it definitely scratches that RnC itch

The game really left me feeling awful, coming from a long time fan all my life. It could have been so much better, had a movie not gone along side the release. One thing I really hate about the modern ratchet games is the change of music into an orchestral feel that pushes me away. That's probably one of my biggest gripes, but it doesn't matter. New fans will enjoy the redesigns more than me maybe.

This one was a mixed bag for me, I think you’ve summed up why. I loved the gameplay so much, especially as it included the QOL improvements of the sequels which I now consider a requisite for R&C (strafing, weapon upgrading, diverse gadgets/weapons etc.) The absence of these in the original makes it borderline unplayable now, so this is very cool. But the characters, development, story, and clever ancap comedy are missing. Also some worlds were just cut out and that’s disappointing :( Also, I can see you’re monetised now??Congrats, well deserved

When this game came out I definitely remember thinking that it had the most polished version of the gameplay the series was known for. While the story is nowhere near as good as the original game, the gameplay is well done that it's hard to really call the whole game bad.

I genuinely believe that 2016 Ratchet being a goody too shoes in this reboot from the start could have worked if Ratchet became more jaded and cynical and act more like his original counterpart during Ratchet 1 as time goes on in contrast to his original counterpart who became more mature and more like a traditional hero as his adventures go on. Not only would this differentiate this Ratchet but it would also give us a taste of what future Ratchet games could have looked like had Ratchet kept his Ratchet 1 personality. Do you guys think this idea would work?

I played the original recently after having played 2016 a couple years earlier. I had so much more fun with 2016 and got me to play the others. So in truth, it worked.

Just discovered your channel and I really enjoy your commentary on the Ratchet & Clank games. I look forward to more!

Even though the story is bad it's impressive how Insomniac perfected the gameplay and improved on graphics, not to mention sold well to the point that Insomniac kept going with the series by making Rift Apart which improved the graphics. Now with that said imagine if Naughty Dog made a new Jak and Daxter or Sucker Punch a new Sly Cooper (yes I know both developers have said that they are too busy to go back) only that they don't have to worry about the time limit to develop said games like Insomniac did with Ratchet and Clank 2016. Can't wait to see the next videos

My first ratchet and clank game was actually rift apart and I loved it so much. I decided to go back today actually and play this game, and so far I'm loving it as well! Is emulating the older games possible or should I invest in a ps2/ps3?

Ngl i love Ratchet and Clank and played the OG's on ps3 (i don't have a ps3 but for the many R and C games i want one even now) and love them when and when i heard about the movie i was excited, i watched thought it was eh but when i got my ps4 in 2017 and i saw the R and C i was overjoyed. First playthrough i enjoyed. Afterwards i kinda started to see the cracks (it ain't bad just eh for me personally) and was kinda confused about why there aren't any other R and C games for the ps4 (i would have killed for a collection of the OG and ps3 games). When i saw rift apart announced i literally screamed and i was glad ratchet and clank weren't dead, bought rift apart recently and holy crap it's 1 billion times better than ratchet and clank ps4 and i even platinumed and enjoyed every bit of it. Rift apart proves R and C is still good and alive and i hope they stay alive. I hope after Wolverine Insomniac makes another Ratchet and Clank for ps5. Only time will tell and i hope I'm right about them returning in a new game and most importantly STAY ALIVE AND WELL TOO.

It really wasn’t that bad

Thank god im not the only one that loved it.

I played this game when it was free with a ps+ subscription I was extremely disappointed with the music, cringey lines, Drek being a absolute joke and very disappointed that half the planets were cut and annoyed that no one shuts the hell up Then i played again when it was free during covid and was still disappointed, the hard mode is easier than the original one I won't deny that it is a fun game after you get past the disappointment that's it's a sub-par remake that only made the money it did because of the nostalgia from the original games They really should've remastered the original quadrilogy instead of releasing this game

I never heard anybody say this game was bad when it first came out. I played through it 8 or 9 times, I absolutely loved it and I thought everyone else loved it too. Guess I was, at least partially, wrong.

Nah Nah Nah the worst games in Rachet series are Q-force and All-4-one

The 2016 game was what got me into ratchet and clank, which got me into dak and daxter. So I'm very glad they made it

I honestly loved this game and the movie, I just had fun playing this!!

I purchased this game without having any knowledge of the previous games. My younger brother was a HUGE R&C fan but I must say this game is a TON of fun on the PS4. I'm 37 FYI...haha....I love it!

I love this game. Its so chill.

It is a decent game, even a good one, but I'm definitely in the side of people who despise it, everything from the original that was cut got replaced with something painfully generic, the plot, the music (I will never forgive insomniac for this), the characters, even the gameplay, the smooth and fast movement from latest R&C games with strafing and dodging benefits the gunplay but the original game was designed around platforming too, breaking this dynamic hits very hard the challenge, add bland music and barely any character development from the main protagonists, what's left? an engine flex that felt very little until ps5 came allowing better framerates. At the end of the day is not a bad game, is not that bad, but the more you compare it with the original one the worst it becomes, they had a chance to bring back an amazing game that shows how good game design and interesting worlds and characters were done way back then, also, the replacement of the music is an absolute crime, I'll never recover from that

i enjoyed it bc they made it free on psn during peak pandemic in 2020 which was nice for non ps+. as for remembering the original... i first played when i was 5, all i can recall is a dark map with a pyramid like building possibly a hidden gold or silver bolt? idk but what i do remember vividly was me crying and my old man snapping the original ratchet an clank ps2 blue cd in front of me bc i did something i can't remember, even if i wasn't innocent i didn't deserve that

This is the "semi" first Ratchet and Clank game I've played. (Besides Size Matters on PSP), and I also have my issues with it. The story or ingame cutscenes felt rushed, sometimes the leveling was comfusing (but thats maybe normal to RaC games), some things I disliked etc. I also felt like I really didn't enjoy the game much, not saying I didn't enjoy playing it but just not as much as other ps4 games I've played.

Absolute banger of a video, unlike this game's soundtrack. Seriously, this game rocks. It's awesome. Ratchet and Clank fans saying it's bad have some impossibly high standards.

So, I’ve never played a R&C game until this year. I picked up A Crack in Time on PS3 and R&C on PS4. Looking forward to finishing them both and currently enjoying Crack in Time.

For me this game is the worst in the franchise however it is better than spinoffs for sure The only good thing about it is the gameplay,graphics and that is it(well this is also my problem with Rift apart but rift apart is way better than this) If the games only compliments are gameplay and graphics it is not a great game for me This game is hated bc of how Insomniac treated rachet and clank and for me this game deserves to be hated that much. It is your opinion on this game and this is fine You can like/love this game Heck you can even call the best RaC game But I cannot stand this game This a Good video,I enjoyed it You have a like

I really loved this one myself. I think my first R&C game was Crack in time, but this was my second, and actually the reason I have went back and played some of the more recent titles such as Tools/Booty, etc. I never saw anything wrong with this game myself, and find it as one of my favorites.

The game was missing the original soundtrack that was much better. This game also ended up having such a mixed reception that Insomniac didn’t create any more R&C games for the PS4.

Personally, I love the game. Its so much fun. I dont mind the story at all although it had alot of flaws. Even though I never played the original game, I felt sad learning new Ratchet personality or character isn't the same as the original anymore

Its my first R&C game, and its great. Made me want to try every game in the series

Playing it on PS5 now for the first time. Given its a tie in for a family movie; my expectations are being met - it’s fine

Its not a overall bad game, its better than the 3 last game before, its one of my favorite game in the franchise. The story isn’t strong as the original But other than that its fantastic.

There's a fourth category you missed: re-imagining. That would fit R&C 2016

Ive been a fan since i was kid, love ratchet and clank and to be honest, might be because of a blurry memory but i adored this game, been playing the last couple days nonstop. I get the criticisim, but i feel like the gameplay experience overshadows the negatives.

Broken telephone? Thought it was Chinese whispers

Insomniac added its history in Rift Apart with the introduction and the Galactic Ranger Suit.

Thank God I played this game without seeing these opinions. I've been loving it on PS5, definitely not the best Insomniac game I've played and has some big issues that are probably improved in the newest game but it's just so funny.

Man...this for me is one of the MOST UNDERRATED games EVER. I mean, I didn't ever play the original one, but I freaking love that game. Yeah, it's a little bit stupid about the situation with the film, but hey, for me that isn't a problem and I even like it more for that because they tried to do something new. For me arguably one of the best games i've played. Hate me idk...

I loved the original ratchet and games as a kid and having only just played this game recently, i thought it was pretty fun and gives that nostalgia hit of a ratchet game and i enjoyed it. I dont care about the bad reviews cause i had fun playing it which is all that matters to me and always love the splash of humour in it too. Looks beautiful too. I never saw the movie so maybe that helps, idk

This was the game that introduced me to the Rachet and Clank series, it was so amazing that it made me go check out the movie and yes it was very boring just like everyone says but at least it made me go and play the original trilogy on PS3

I disagree with the first game not working as a movie. Maybe not if you remade the cutscenes verbatim, but it had an excellent story idea that had great potential for a movie story. It was basically a buddy comedy movie, where Ratchet, much like Kuzco in Empreror's New Groove or Woody in the first Toy Story, need to learn to overcome their selfishness and ends up making a really good friend. Act 1, Ratchet and Clank meet each other, Clank wants to find Qwark to help them defeat Drek. Ratchet only cares to adventure and explore new planets. We also learn about Drek's plot early on. Act 2. Ratchet hates Clank for having him walk into a trap, he wants to kill Qwark and doesn't care about Drek for the moment. Act 3. After seeing enough death and destruction, Ratchet realizes what is important, and they defeat Drek and become best friends. Insane to think in the PS4 game and movie, Ratchet and Clank never really talk to each other.

The gameplay alone made this game great. Idc about the story because even back when I played Going Commando on PS2, the edgy jokes didn’t matter to me.

Size matters, secret agent clank, all 4 one, and full frontal assault are all below the movie game. I actually still like those games, but the movie tie in game while struggling narratively with some really bad in game cutscenes and a hokey script, actually has some amazing gameplay. I ended up having a blast playing though this recently on the ps5 in 60 fps 4k. Honestly the levels and overall experience was great! Super nostalgic playing on old maps from the original too. So IMO its a great game with some bad cutscenes and a story that doesnt do the characters justice.

7:50 yea

So the takeaway is play the PS2 original instead of the PS4 version?

this game is still underrated

It looks good but is one of the the worst Ratchet & Clank. No Arena, too less planets and too short. Story is bad and it's not much fun to play it, it is really that bad, sadly.

Same mate! Except the ps2 part.

I had fun with this remake, but it did leave me disappointed because they cut almost half of the levels from the original game. I definitely prefer playing the original over this, but it's still worth playing if you're going through the series.

I like to think that Ratchet & Clank (2016) is a canon movie within the universe just like Secret Agent Clank.

I've been watching through a lot of your videos recently and I gotta say, for as little interest as I have in the Ratchet and Clank series your content is really interesting and well-done. Looking forward to the next video and you've definitely earned yourself a new sub.

No, it is great! Old fans understandably have genuine criticisms about lots of Insomniac's creative decisions, but the criticisms became this over-reactive hive mind and made the game sound like the worst Ratchet game ever made. It's genuinely a great game and I'm happy for what it was as a die hard fan. Over the years, I've seen a lot of franchises completely turn into something completely unrecognisable, Ratchet & Clank 2016 didn't do that. I'm just happy the series is still going after all these years. I'm always concerned when the decision to end the series will be.

I had no idea people hated this. This game is classic in my weird gen-z mind lol

It's only bad when you take it too seriously and look at the details through a microscope. On the surface, it's just a standard game that's fun to play, and that's all. A game doesn't need an engaging story or well-written characters to be a good game

I love this game for what it is and I wish more people did are the other games better yes and no it varies it still fees like ratchet and it’s a one off i can’t get mad at a “reboot” that was never an actual reboot in the first place

Alright, so as of writing this comment I just finished this game about 30 minutes ago. For some context, I bought a PS5 about two months ago, never played this game on PS4, never owned a PS3 so didn't play any games there, so this was my first Ratchet & Clank game, and I thought it was overall pretty good. I enjoyed going through it for the most part, my only issue would be the difficulty of some bosses

This is my favorite Ratchet & Clank game

I wish they remaked the first game 1:1.

A great video about a solid game! Like the majority I too hated the story, but I’ve come around to accepting it, seeing as how Quark is telling the story, and that the game is based on an in universe holofilm. I highly doubt they’d really portray Ratchet with all his 2002 flaws in a propaganda film. Man, imagine a 1 to 1 remake of the PS2 games in RA’s engine. I would be over the moon.

There was a movie? Wow

I feel like no subtitle would have been beloved by everyone if it wasn’t trying to be a reimagining because subconsciously old players are going to compare the two

Remember when 3 years was an eternity to wait for game. Now games be 5 years plus between entries. Well God of War was 4 years Ok since 2017 we had like 4 Crash Bandicoot entries. Well 5 is you count the mobile game. Other than Mario and Sonic. Platformer series don't do that anymore But we only had Rift Apart and no sign of a sequel

This one the first game that I enjoyed and had so much fun

I just wanted a full remake of the original, this game disappointed me. Didn't hate the gameplay I just wanted more, and strafing on the og lol

The only part I hated was the voice of Cora, she talked like she thought the majority audience were 8 year olds. Still the game is the best-selling in the series - definitely not the best game though

I’ll play anything RaC. This is definitely my least favorite and I normally play the ps2 games once every other year. I like the multiverse head cannon for the ps4 though 🤣

Is this ratchet connected to the others

2016 has one serious, major problem. It’s not about Ratchet or Clank. These characters aren’t the ones you grew up loving, they are different, cowardly, pathetic entities that the real Ratchet would give swirlies to. They sanded him out, rounded him off. It ain’t Ratchet.

Personally I enjoyed playing it the first time but can’t deny it was extremely lazy retelling of the original game. I didn’t see the movie but heard it told the story a bit better then the game managed to

Honestly played thru this thinking the movie was a tye in XD still haven't seem the movie even tho I did love this game

The gameplay and graphics are obviously superior but the original had better writing and story

I am getting this game. I don't care what fans saying.

Is it stupid to call RnC 2016 a remix? It remixes the old story with the movie and remixes two planets into one planet, also dont get me started with the weapon line-up

In my case quest for booty is the worst if we can consider a game itself it like make a trailer a game in self . I think this game it just worthy for the last 10 seconds of cínematics but the rest is recycle “trash” that really don’t tell you bothing

I really really like this, I enjoyed it so much but I pre-ordered and didn’t received the bouncer, so 1/10 game :)))

Honestly I think RAC hasn't been really good since the PS3 era. Tools of Destruction has all the same problems as the remake, it's just people don't notice because it's an original title. Remakes in general are bad though. Just play the original. I think too much blame is put on the movie for this game being bad. It's why I have not yet played Rift Apart. Because I see no reason to assume it's any better.

I don’t care what people say, I love this game and I think even though it’s very different it nails the core fun aspects of RaC

prefer the originals but its definitely fun

I loved the trilogy on ps2 but playing the remake (along with the new ps5 game) the writing/script is just too dog shit to enjoy.

I loved it

Yea, this game was kinda weaker then the others, meh adapted story from the movie, lifeless characters in game, though fun to play once or twice through

I don't really care what the haters say. I enjoyed the game it was fun. If you want the original then go play the original. 😌

i liked the remake but the ps2 games cant be touched they are the best

Yes, it absolutely is, and if i had the time i'd write a thousand page essay here, tearing it to shreds and Ripping it a new one. It is an insult to gamemaking and the only serious flaw with rift apart is that it has Reboot Ratchet in it. If they had just continued from the future trilogy or uncanonized that, and continued after Gladiator/Exterminator it'd have been great, but the reboot is the single worst thing to happen to this franchise Edit: I've been playing Ratchet since the very first one in 2002 and it almost made me hate my favourite console game franchise. I absolutely LOATHE and DESPISE everything this stands for. The amount of disadvantage Rift Apart was at when i started playing it, because of this *MESS* is impossible to understate. Rift Apart is surprisingly excellent, and reboot ratchet being in it, is one of the two main criticisms of it. They toned him way down, and now i can tolerate him, but he still sucks and i want PS2 ratchet back. All Insomniac has to do is remaster the four PS2 games with Rift Apart's tech, and i'll kiss their hands and bow to them, and be happy for the rest of my life. its not happening, but a guy can dream.

🙃👍

It was AWFULL

this game is dogshit on both storytelling and gameplay as same as your video