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Hmm...
Have to say, I like the look of Jak X for the PS2 ( [URL]http://uk.playstation.com/previews/previewStory.jhtml?storyId=107137_en_GB_PREV&linktype=PC115[/URL] ) and the forthcoming Daxter game for the PSP.
But the next Ratchet game - 'Deadlocked' or 'Gladiator' depending on which site you visit, and without Clank - hasn't really grabbed my interest yet, though I've loved the previous titles.
Jak X takes the series in a racing direction, and I guess builds on the utterly superb driving sections featured in Jak 3. The Daxter game will continue the excellent platforming action the series is primarily known for, with one of (in my opinion) the best characters ever to appear on PS2
But Ratchet: Deadlocked/Gladiator seems to have done away with both the platforming aspect and the gadgets of Clank, to focus solely on the weapons and the shoot-em-up aspects. The weapons and their upgrades were a vital and fun part of the Ratchet series, but I'm not sure basing the whole game on them is the best move. I know they had to do something new to keep it fresh, but I'm not convinced this is the right choice.
Have to say, I like the look of Jak X for the PS2 ( [URL]http://uk.playstation.com/previews/previewStory.jhtml?storyId=107137_en_GB_PREV&linktype=PC115[/URL] ) and the forthcoming Daxter game for the PSP.
But the next Ratchet game - 'Deadlocked' or 'Gladiator' depending on which site you visit, and without Clank - hasn't really grabbed my interest yet, though I've loved the previous titles.
Jak X takes the series in a racing direction, and I guess builds on the utterly superb driving sections featured in Jak 3. The Daxter game will continue the excellent platforming action the series is primarily known for, with one of (in my opinion) the best characters ever to appear on PS2
But Ratchet: Deadlocked/Gladiator seems to have done away with both the platforming aspect and the gadgets of Clank, to focus solely on the weapons and the shoot-em-up aspects. The weapons and their upgrades were a vital and fun part of the Ratchet series, but I'm not sure basing the whole game on them is the best move. I know they had to do something new to keep it fresh, but I'm not convinced this is the right choice.
The best thing about R&C? Turbo boots.
Blasting down the sewers is fun. Write it down.
Blasting down the sewers is fun. Write it down.
Jak 2 was a fantastic game, no doubt about it.
But for me, Jak 3 sneaks it because of the buggy sections and that absolutely mad last few levels, where you're chasing the huge spider-like mech across the badlands, shooting out the Eco crystals on the 'ankles'.
But for me, Jak 3 sneaks it because of the buggy sections and that absolutely mad last few levels, where you're chasing the huge spider-like mech across the badlands, shooting out the Eco crystals on the 'ankles'.
WòókieeMøn§†€® wrote:
> Of all the games released in both series so far, Jak 3 is probably
> the best.
Lies! Jak 2 ftw.
> Of all the games released in both series so far, Jak 3 is probably
> the best.
Lies! Jak 2 ftw.
Clank was an interesting character, but almost utterly useless in 3. The only good thing about him was the heli/thruster packs.
About...?
Surely you jest!
If you haven't tried Jak & Daxter, I thoroughly recommend them - especially 2 & 3. The first is a pure platformer, whereas 2 & 3 introduced the weapons.
Of all the games released in both series so far, Jak 3 is probably the best.
Of all the games released in both series so far, Jak 3 is probably the best.
I've only played one of them - Ratchet and Clank 3 and I loved it. It was the first R&C game I played and I loved everything about it, the weapons, different levels, characters etc.
I haven't tried any Jak games though. But seeing as the latest Jak is turning more towards racing then I probably wont get it.
The new R&C looks good but like you said theres no Clank (:() and seeing as it worked so well in R&C3 they've decided to concentrate mainly on shooting.
So they've both changed so much that they cant even be called platformers and cant really be compared with each other. :(
I'd go for the next Ratchet game tho, just for the characters, the laughs and the weapons. :)
I haven't tried any Jak games though. But seeing as the latest Jak is turning more towards racing then I probably wont get it.
The new R&C looks good but like you said theres no Clank (:() and seeing as it worked so well in R&C3 they've decided to concentrate mainly on shooting.
So they've both changed so much that they cant even be called platformers and cant really be compared with each other. :(
I'd go for the next Ratchet game tho, just for the characters, the laughs and the weapons. :)
Hmm...
Have to say, I like the look of Jak X for the PS2 ( [URL]http://uk.playstation.com/previews/previewStory.jhtml?storyId=107137_en_GB_PREV&linktype=PC115[/URL] ) and the forthcoming Daxter game for the PSP.
But the next Ratchet game - 'Deadlocked' or 'Gladiator' depending on which site you visit, and without Clank - hasn't really grabbed my interest yet, though I've loved the previous titles.
Jak X takes the series in a racing direction, and I guess builds on the utterly superb driving sections featured in Jak 3. The Daxter game will continue the excellent platforming action the series is primarily known for, with one of (in my opinion) the best characters ever to appear on PS2
But Ratchet: Deadlocked/Gladiator seems to have done away with both the platforming aspect and the gadgets of Clank, to focus solely on the weapons and the shoot-em-up aspects. The weapons and their upgrades were a vital and fun part of the Ratchet series, but I'm not sure basing the whole game on them is the best move. I know they had to do something new to keep it fresh, but I'm not convinced this is the right choice.
Have to say, I like the look of Jak X for the PS2 ( [URL]http://uk.playstation.com/previews/previewStory.jhtml?storyId=107137_en_GB_PREV&linktype=PC115[/URL] ) and the forthcoming Daxter game for the PSP.
But the next Ratchet game - 'Deadlocked' or 'Gladiator' depending on which site you visit, and without Clank - hasn't really grabbed my interest yet, though I've loved the previous titles.
Jak X takes the series in a racing direction, and I guess builds on the utterly superb driving sections featured in Jak 3. The Daxter game will continue the excellent platforming action the series is primarily known for, with one of (in my opinion) the best characters ever to appear on PS2
But Ratchet: Deadlocked/Gladiator seems to have done away with both the platforming aspect and the gadgets of Clank, to focus solely on the weapons and the shoot-em-up aspects. The weapons and their upgrades were a vital and fun part of the Ratchet series, but I'm not sure basing the whole game on them is the best move. I know they had to do something new to keep it fresh, but I'm not convinced this is the right choice.