![]() The rift tethers are most often used for traversal, but they'll also be available when up against waves of enemies. As a result of the unstable dimension rifts, Ratchet and Rivet can tether entire dimension rifts to execute one of gaming's fanciest teleport moves. In fact, it's the dimension-hopping element where the PS5 gets to flex its muscles. Some objectives will involve grinding on rails, others will involve racing on Speetles, others might require some skill jumps with Hoverboots, and others will require bouncing back and forth between dimensions. While all of the stages will utilize Ratchet & Clank's typical 3D platforming formula to an extent, some will require different sets of objectives to go along with the series' signature shooting gallery sequences. Without spoiling some of the game's later stages, it's a wonder how Insomniac was able to differentiate stages by their look and size, but also by their objectives and overall tone. ![]() Rift Apart's worlds are richly detailed and no two look the same. The movements of the Goons and the Pirates, in particular, are astounding, though Insomniac somehow manages to illustrate some wacky movements on the Emperor's robots, giving them their own injection of personality as you blast them. The game's supporting characters and its many enemies get the same kind of love. Even outside the beautiful cutscenes, the level of detail on the lombaxes is stunning, from their facial expressions to their fur textures. The PS5 version of the game pulls off many of the feats of the series' PS4 predecessor, like gorgeously detailing the game's characters. Insomniac is coming off giving the original Ratchet & Clank a visual overhaul and those who liked what the PS4 did for that game will marvel over what the PS5 accomplishes with Rift Apart. The whole story plays out like a Saturday morning cartoon on a much grander scale and it's a joy to watch unfold. There are a couple of characters in the late game, in particular, who manage to deliver some big laughs, as well as evoke some unexpected emotion. Players will encounter parallel counterparts to many of the Ratchet & Clank supporting cast and those meetings often don't go the way one would expect. Rivet's dimension, as a whole, makes Rift Apart feel like an epic story. Rivet's interactions with Clank, the ultra-polite Morts of the planet Sargasso, the various patrons of Zurkie's, and the game's other main characters are a highlight and she'll likely go down as one of 2021's best new characters. However, while her dimension is a far drearier one than Ratchet's, she's still fueled by optimism, friendship, and the hope that her efforts will ultimately pay off. She's given everything, including her right arm, to try and stop Nefarious. The resistance has become a major component of her identity. With Nefarious having taken over her dimension, Rivet is driven underground to lead up a resistance. She's more than a mere "girl Ratchet" and a big part of that is because of the circumstances of her surroundings. Rift Apart's story is a memorable one and the reasons for that start with Rivet. Nefarious, who takes the Dimensionator and hops into a totally different dimension, dragging Ratchet and Clank along for the ride until they're both separated.Ĭlank finds himself in a world ruled by Emperor Nefarious and is ultimately found by this dimension's version of Ratchet, a female lombax named Rivet. The festivities are soon interrupted by Dr. As their home world throws them a parade, Clank gives Ratchet a gift in the form of a rebuilt Dimensionator, a dimension-hopping device seen in a couple of previous Ratchet & Clank games. Rift Apart's story starts with a celebration of Ratchet & Clank and their various heroics. If the PS4 Ratchet & Clank was a return to form for the series, Rift Apart on the PS5 is a display of excellence. Now that Insomniac firmly reestablished Ratchet & Clank's place in the PlayStation pantheon, the question became "What's next? What comes after reestablishment?" The answer is "expansion." Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the next big step in the series, exploring the lombax's world through a whole new other-dimensional lens. ![]() Insomniac had just taken the team back to their roots, rebooting their original adventure for a new generation on PS4. The last time PlayStation owners saw Ratchet & Clank, the heroic duo was at a bit of a crossroads.
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