Ratchet & Clank is a 3D platformer where a furry alien mechanic and a small robot team up to stop an industrialist from destroying planets to build a new homeworld. You run, jump, and shoot through over twenty planets, each rendered without distance fog—that tower on the horizon is a place you'll actually explore minutes later. Combat mixes melee with an expanding arsenal of guns and gadgets you buy or find. The campaign weaves in turret defense segments and spaceship dogfights between platforming sections. Progress isn't strictly linear; you'll revisit earlier planets with new tools to unlock previously blocked paths and objectives. Cutscenes advance the plot between levels. The setup: Chairman Drek's polluted planet is uninhabitable, so he's harvesting chunks of other worlds to construct a replacement, threatening your home in the process. Expect large-scale environments, frequent weapon switching, and a tone that doesn't take itself seriously.
