Ratchet & Clank Review: Rift Apart, Fun and Fun

Who here has played Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart? The game made by Insomniac Games was recently released, on June 11th to be exact. As a popular series since its appearance on the PlayStation 2, this game has always been a success in the market, especially for PlayStation console gamers.

Even so, this latest series was only released for the PlayStation 5 only. But PlayStation 4 users can play it from the previous series. Curious about this one game review? Here’s the review.

Visual Graphic Stunning

When playing Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, the first thing you will see is the visual graphics. Its stunning appearance is one of the reasons why this game was only released specifically on the PlayStation 5. This series features visuals that spoil the eyes of the players, especially since it supports features Ray Tracing (RT) can run smoothly at the same time at 4K resolution.

Players are given the freedom to choose from among its 3 graphics settings, such as Fidelity, Performance RT, and Performance. Of the 3 options, players can adjust it to the specifications of the monitor used.

For example, if you use Fidelity mode, you can play by default at 30 FPS plus RT support and 4K resolution. While the Performance RT mode you can enjoy the game at 60 FPS with RT support. However, the visuals will certainly be lower because there are VFX settings, density, and lighting.

It’s different if you use Performance mode, this setting will optimize playing this Ratchet & Clank game. Able to run 60 FPS without using the RT feature, so the resolution used can be higher. Of course, there are settings for these modes, you can set them according to your wishes.

In the Rift Apart series, developers are more focused on graphic quality, so that User Interface (UI) is deliberately made more minimalist. Players will only see the amount of XP, Bolts, blood, and items that have been collected and notifications of items that have just been obtained.

However, the display will disappear by itself if the player walks or runs freely without doing anything, such as shooting, attacking, or picking up items. That way, players will continue to enjoy stunning visuals without any distractions.

Gameplay Exciting and Interesting with Shooting Action

The exciting thing about Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the gameplay which is certainly interesting and not boring to follow. Not much different from the previous series, so players don’t need much more to adapt during the game. Not to mention the tutorial session at the beginning of the game story, so players can immediately try it and quickly understand it.

Broadly speaking, this game still uses the genre linear action platformer. This genre gives players the freedom to control the main character while playing, starting from completing safe missions against enemies. In addition, the battle area itself is not large, but the developer has packaged it to be more dynamic so that the background area can move and feel very spacious.

From the game, players will return to shooting action which is certainly no less intense than the previous series. Because of this action, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is supported by a new feature, Haptic Feedback on Dual Sense so that it gives a vibration sensation when doing dynamic shooting.

Not only against existing enemies, but players are also required to collect Blots so that they can be used to upgrade gadgets and weapons. You who play will not get bored quickly because the enemies are very varied. There are no NPCs that make the game more interactive so you can interact with them.

What makes this game exciting is not only the shooting action but the puzzles. Players are invited to think hard to solve puzzles with little information. It’s definitely perfect for those of you who like puzzle games, right?

What’s interesting about the gameplay of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is that there is a new character, Rivet, a female Lombax who becomes an additional character that can be played by players. Of course, these characters add to the excitement of the game, especially since players can play them and use their unique abilities.

Audio Effects that Add to the Fun of the Game

Ratchet & Clank review: Rift Apart is the last from the audio side which effects add to the fun of playing. The sound of explosions, gunshots, until the sound of the enemy provides a tense atmosphere when fighting against existing enemies. Not to mention there are other effects that will certainly add to the excitement of the game.

Not only that, the background audio is also adjusted according to the player’s situation. For example, when a character is in battle, the audio will change to a fast beat. Meanwhile, while exploring, the audio becomes quieter. Similarly, when a character successfully completes a mission, a cool celebration audio will be heard.

Well, that’s the review of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. For those of you who are curious to try it, you can play it on PS 5. For other console users, it seems that you have to be patient waiting for further information from Insomniac Games. Not sure if there will be a release of this game for other consoles or not. So, just wait, okay?