Ratchet & Clank Future Tools of Destruction

Ratchet & Clank® Future: Tools of Destruction™ brings back our heroes in a brand new series for the PS3™. This time Ratchet & Clank must embark on an...
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PS3
 
9.3
excellent
 
 

Game Overview

Ratchet & Clank® Future: Tools of Destruction™ brings back our heroes in a brand new series for the PS3™. 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. This epic adventure will introduce new characters, new weapons, and all-new worlds for Ratchet & Clank to explore.

The Bottom Line

Get ready for a galactic adventure filled with explosive mayhem as the Ratchet & Clank series makes its PS3 debut. Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction marks the beginning of a brand-new series of next-generation games for our gadget-building hero, Ratchet, and his brainy robotic sidekick, Clank.

After saving countless planets from dreadful doom and earning intergalactic mega-celebrity status in the process, Ratchet and Clank have taken some well-deserved R&R -- again. Yet, Ratchet remains restless. An orphan of the universe, he has never known anything of his past, his family, or his Lombax origins. And no one, not even Clank, can fill that void. Unfortunately for Ratchet, someone else is equally interested in Ratchet's origins: Emperor Percival Tachyon. In his thirst for revenge, the vile tyrant of an ancient race of foul insect-like monsters called Cragmites has festered an age-old grudge and is bent on wiping the last-known Lombax off the universe!

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
75/100
score

The game just can't decide what it wants to be. The story tries to be epic in its scope and appeal to an older audience, but the game is extremely easy and the story's premise is thin and the ending disappointing. The core gameplay of shooting and platfor

GameZone review logo
93/100
score

Tools of Destruction feels a bit short at times, but that is only when you are just driving through the game, going from point A to point B in the shortest route possible. When you take time to explore, you realize how expansive this game is, and how wond

IGN review logo
94/100
score

Not only has it supplanted Going Commando as the best title in the franchise, it's also the best game of any series on the Sony Playstation 3 thus far -- and that's saying a lot when you're up against Oblivion, Ninja Gaiden, Warhawk and Insomniac's very o

Game Features

Insomniac's Brian Allgeier talks about making Ratchet & Clank's new adventure Mystery, adventure, variety and spectacle all come together to create that magical type feeling of wonder"

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 480p, HDTV 720p

Memory
510 kb

 

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

Controller Functions

THIRD PERSON CONTROLS

Left Analog Stick
Walk. Run.

Right Analog Stick
Camera Rotate. Pan.

X Button
Jump. Double-Jump (Press Twice). Pull Up From Ledge. Resurface From Water.

Square Button
Swing Wrench. Dive Underwater.

Circle Button
Fire Weapon. Use Gadget. Use Swing Shot.

 

Triangle Button
Cycle Weapons (Tap)

R1 Button
Fire Weapon. Use Gadget. Use Hydro Pack.

R2 Button
Crouch (Hold). Drop From Ledge. Use Charge Boots (Double Tap).

Start Button
Pause Menu

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E10+"
This game is Rated: Everyone +10
Content is most suitable for children ages 10 and up. This game may contain cartoons or fantasy characters and some language, violence or suggestive themes.
Content Descriptors:
Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Language
 
Ratchet & Clank Future Tools of Destruction Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:10/23/2007
Publisher:Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer:Insomniac Games
Genre:Action
ESRB Rating:E10+
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.3
Gameplay
9.3
Graphics
9.6
Sound
9.5
Concept
9
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
9.3/10
 

Recent Customer Reviews

A fantastic game

This game is equally fun for kids and adults!
Published 809 days ago by drewsc

Insomniac delivers a Ratchet game that goes back to the roots

A fun, rich single player experience that is bound to entertain folks of all ages. It is older now...
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Published 1218 days ago by donut_man23

Ratchet & Clank Future: TOD

If you own a PS3 this is a must-have for your gaming collection. It is very fun, creative, and is...
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Published 1383 days ago by dashu16

Ratchet and Clank hit the big screen in Hi Def glory!

A great game for the PS3 for the whole family.
Published 1482 days ago by shopaholic_man

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