Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
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- Jun 11, 2021
- Insomniac Games
- Platformer, Shooter, Adventure
- Nom: Best Action Game (2021), Editors' Choice
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Critics Consensus: Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is a phenomenal showpiece for the PS5, with stunning graphics and the soul of the original R&C games.
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- Jun 11, 2021
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Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is a phenomenal showpiece for the PS5, with stunning graphics and the soul of the original R&C games.
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Chris Tapsell (Eurogamer)
With Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Sony’s charmers-in-chief deliver another lesson in laid-back, unpretentious fun.
June 8, 2021 |
The graphics are absolutely stunning but the gameplay is predictable and surprisingly uneventful, as the game fails to leverage its technical achievements for anything more than straightforward spectacle.
June 8, 2021 |
7/10
GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)
9/10
Steve Watts (GameSpot)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks and plays better than ever thanks to new-generation hardware, but it’s still the same lovable, goofy series at heart.
June 8, 2021 |
Chris Tapsell (Eurogamer)
Recommended - (Read Review)
With Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Sony’s charmers-in-chief deliver another lesson in laid-back, unpretentious fun.
GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)
7/10 - (Read Review)
The graphics are absolutely stunning but the gameplay is predictable and surprisingly uneventful, as the game fails to leverage its technical achievements for anything more than straightforward spectacle.
Steve Watts (GameSpot)
9/10 - (Read Review)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks and plays better than ever thanks to new-generation hardware, but it’s still the same lovable, goofy series at heart.
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| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 33bits | Diego Sierra | 95 / 100 | 06-10-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: A rift apart becomes on its own merits one of the most solid reasons to buy a PlayStation 5 and an ideal demonstration of all the potential it holds, offering us a small taste of the future that awaits us in the coming years. | Read review |
| 3DNews | Алексей Лихачев | 8 / 10 | 06-19-2021 | A fun and engaging adventure with beautiful graphics. Basic gameplay, though, doesn't really bring anything new to the series. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 06-08-2021 | One of the best looking games of all time. However, it is at its core Ratchet and Clank with Rifts and they aren't as world changing as you may think. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is, on the one hand, a sublime technical experience that makes perfect use of the benefits of PS5 to be the most next-gen thing I've played so far. But on the other hand, it is much more than a simple demonstration of power. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 94 / 100 | 06-08-2021 | It goes without saying that if you already have a PS5 in your house, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is something that you simply cannot pass up, because it is precisely one of the things that justifies having spent so much on a new generation console. It is one of those games in which it hurts to progress because each time you do it, you are closer to the inevitable end. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Diego Perez | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | Rift Apart cements Ratchet and Clank as one of PlayStation's premier franchises. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Kosta Andreadis | 8 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | And with dimensional portals opening and closing throughout Rift Apart's many locales, the general idea is you can instantly travel between highly-detailed worlds. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Mohammad Talebian | 9.5 / 10 | 06-12-2021 | Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart uses the same familiar formula and pushes them even beyond the max level, and the result is a beautiful, charming experience with hundreds of shocking moments. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Fardin Bagherian | 9 / 10 | 06-17-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is truly a new generation video game that uses all this new raw power not just for eye-catching visuals but also for how it can be leveraged to implement new systems in gameplay and level design. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 06-18-2021 | While no game is completely perfect, it’s hard to find fault with Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. The game is stunningly beautiful, incredibly smooth to play, and brilliantly written. A truly vibrant and dynamic universe you will never want to leave. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 8.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a technical masterpiece, which finally uses all of the possibilities that the PS5 has to offer. Even when the story, sidequests and mini-games play out a bit too familiar, the game still offers a lot of fun and gameplay variety, that will keep oldschool fans and newcomers entertained alike, even after reaching New Game+ | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Zubi Khan | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | With over a dozen games in the long-running series, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart still manages to feel fresh and exciting, taking full advantage of the PlayStation 5 by delivering what, for many, may be their first taste at a definitive next-gen feeling game for the still-budding platform. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Elliot Attard | 8 / 10 | 06-13-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is another action adventure triumph for PlayStation and Insomniac Games. It’s got a world that’s so full of colour and life, lovable new characters who bring clever diversity to a well-established cast, and an ever-changing gameplay loop that’s downright fun and engaging. Even if the game panders a little too heavily to a younger audience for my taste, it still excels in enough areas to make this an easy recommendation for nostalgic fans and newcomers alike. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Raúl Pinto | Recommended | 06-11-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: A Dimension Apart is a funny action-adventure game in which you'll control both Ratchet and River in a multitude of shootouts and platform challenges. A game made for both children and adults alike to enjoy, where the scenarios, although small, have an intelligent and entertaining approach, the characters are very well designed and the color palette is spectacular. The worst point is its sound section, but that, thanks to an impeccable voice acting, is saved. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Paul Sullivan | 93 / 100 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has something for almost everyone. Fast and satisfying combat and gameplay, absolutely jaw-dropping good looks, a fantastic score, and narrative design, writing, and acting that could be plugged right in as the next Pixar film. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Darryn Bonthuys | 9.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | I think it's impossible to put down your controller once you finish Rift Apart for the first time, and not have a smile on your face. It's a game that's chicken soup for the soul, nourishing and positive content that's just incredibly wholesome to consume. Loud with its setpiece moments and surprisingly introspective with its emotional haymakers, all of its style and substance comes together to create not only a colourful, and wonderfully mad showcase for the PS5, but also the definitive Ratchet and Clank adventure for the next generation of gaming. | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | JC Suttun | 4 / 5 stars | 06-07-2021 | Insomniac Games have once again delivered an astonishingly well-made adventure which undoubtedly offers plenty to Ratchet & Clank veterans while acting as a perfect stand-alone entry point for newbies. It doesn't really do anything revolutionary, but what it does do, it does with fantastic production values, attention to detail and a never-ending sense of fun. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a brilliant example of a classic formula refined to a point of near perfection. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Tom Hutchison | 5 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | Overall a fantastic new title for the PS5. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Dan Rizzo | Recommended | 06-18-2021 | Rift Apart sets an imminent promise to those that expect titles of the same calibre in PlayStation’s future, and if this is only just the beginning, then holy cow are we in for a stupefied generation of gaming. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart’s delivers on every imperative facet for compelling adventure. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart isn’t afraid to revel in its mascot-platformer roots, but it manages to knock so many of its competitors completely out of the water. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Ben Sheene | 9.5 / 10 | 04-04-2017 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a breathtaking thrill ride of action, utilizing the PlayStation 5 architecture in truly impressive ways. A heartfelt story and gorgeously crafted worlds are complimented by stunning combat bursting with visual flair. | Read review |
| Digital Spy | Owen Gough | 4 / 5 stars | 06-09-2021 | It's a breezy, short and fun run through a series of bonkers planets, tense boss-fights, and heartfelt cutscenes. With Sony's exclusives like the upcoming God of War sequel being delayed further beyond 2022, we only have a few games to enjoy, but we think you'll cope if you've got Rift Apart to play. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Giovanni Colantonio | 4 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a pure superhero spectacle that takes full advantage of the PS5's hardware. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 4 / 5 stars | 06-09-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a superb blockbuster game that hits its brief perfectly. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Kyle Knight | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | There’s no doubt in my mind that Rift Apart has got the potential to be one of the biggest games of the year. Not only is it visually phenomenal, but the combat is fluid and the story is gripping. It’s everything you could want from a Ratchet & Clank game, plus more. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4.25 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | Rift Apart is a must play-summer blockbuster with heart. Review Copy Provided by PlayStation | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 06-08-2021 | Insomniac Games revitalises its most important saga with a safe, ambitious and passionate game, that feels exceptionally nex-gen. | Read review |
| EGM | Michael Goroff | 10 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the first game I've played since the ninth-generation consoles launched that feels like a true next-gen title. Insomniac Games has done everything that it needed to do in making both a sequel to its longest-running franchise and a true next-gen exclusive. While it might not technically be a PlayStation 5 launch title, it feels like one-a real preview of the console's capabilities. But beyond that, Rift Apart is just an absolute blast to play. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Chris Tapsell | Recommended | 06-08-2021 | With Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Sony's charmers-in-chief deliver another lesson in laid-back, unpretentious fun. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Marco Mottura | 8.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an experience that pleases, entertains and excites, but also flows guided and within limited tracks (and I'm not necessarily referring to the rails to grind in passages from the interaction inversely proportional to the majesty of the show), without perhaps ever upsetting beyond the disturbing technical aspect. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Andrew Reiner | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | It's as long as any other Ratchet game, but it feels like it flies by in a flash, and is a hard one to put down | Read review |
| Game Rant | Anthony Taormina | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart uses the power of the PS5 to put on a stunning display, highlighted by bombastic action, plenty of humor, and heart. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Mack Ashworth | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is the first PS5 exclusive that I can recommend everyone go out and buy. It’s a cutting-edge masterclass of what the PS5 is capable of, but with the soul of the original R&C games, packaged with a comprehensive set of accessibility options. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Thomas Pillon | 8 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Thanks to its gorgeous visuals and deeper narrative, Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart arises the series to a new level. With many locations to enjoy, a lot of weapons to try out and many, many collectibles to find, everyone should find a good reason to embark on this bidimensional journey, even though the obvious collision bugs are still way too present. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Adam Kerr | 9.5 / 10 | 08-16-2021 | A brilliant return to the old-age of PlayStation. Unapologetically fun, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, is relentless with the charm and the action. A must-play for anyone who's managed to beat a scalper to get a PlayStation 5. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an exciting action title, that simply never gets boring. You can expect colorful characters, epic battles, and fun to explore worlds. On the tech side Rift Apart shows everything that PlayStation 5 has to offer, be it great visuals, surround sound, or DualSense features. It's the perfect benchmark for Sony's new gaming system. | Read review |
| GamePro | Hannes Rossow | 90 / 100 | 06-08-2021 | The PS5 summer relies on old friends. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is more than just a next-gen infusion, but perhaps the best PS5 game to date. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 9 / 10 | 06-24-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an excellent new adventure for the duo and a beautiful showcase of just what the PlayStation 5 can do. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Jeff Grubb | Recommended | 06-08-2021 | Rift Apart is a special game. And as long as Sony Interactive Entertainment has Insomniac releasing games like this for the PS5, I’m going keep showing up on day one with $70 in hand, ready for the next adventure. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Gabriel Moss | 10 / 10 | 06-17-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an exemplary PS5 game, showing full well what the system is capable of — all while masterfully reviving a beloved series for the new generation. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is easily the best game in the series by far. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Steve Watts | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks and plays better than ever thanks to new-generation hardware, but it's still the same lovable, goofy series at heart. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Rachel Weber | 5 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | The best Ratchet and Clank adventure yet, and a showcase for the power of the PS5. | Read review |
| GameXplain | Adam Conner | Recommended | 06-08-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Charlie Coleman | 9.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a true showpiece of new-gen technology. Whilst the internet argues over the matter of cross-generation games, Rift Apart avoids any such controversy since what it's doing simply isn't possible on the older hardware. I was tempted to go ahead and award a perfect score, but a familiar formula and some lacklustre puzzling prevented me from doing so. On the whole, though, this is gaming's summer blockbuster in the same vein that Hollywood emphasises this season for its big releases. For those with a PS5, it's an absolute must-play as a showcase of what's possible beyond just prettier graphics and faster framerates. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | With an incredible arsenal of weapons, thrilling combat, a charming story full of loveable characters, and visuals to make your eyes pop, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart might just be the best game in the series to date. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | David Burdette | 95 / 100 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is one of the best games I've played this year. It's fun, it's endearing, and I just want to play it again. The gameplay isn't much different, but it's refined and has aged like a fine wine, with the technical prowess on display we've come to expect from Insomniac Games. If you're looking for a great narrative, the story is arguably the best in the series, with the grandeur of a Marvel movie in tow. One could imply the game isn't long enough, but that's only because they put down the controller, and that's just not what you're going to do if you have a copy of Rift Apart. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Jake Su | 9.4 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart represents the zenith of a long-running series, and paves the way for a bright future full of possibilities. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Chris White | 9.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the game you've been waiting for, filled with stunning visuals, magnificent gameplay, and so much more. | Read review |
| GotGame | David Poole | 8 / 10 | 07-02-2021 | Despite the numerous bugs I faced, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is still a fantastic adventure. The quality of the game is so high, that my many issues didn’t detriment my enjoyment of the experience. That’s definitely a testament of Insomniac’s abilities as a developer, and the overall work that went into crafting this experience. With more fluid and engaging combat, cool set pieces, and tons of great weapons, this may be my favorite Ratchet & Clank game. The visuals are breathtaking and the overall presentation is fantastic, making for a true test of the PlayStation 5 hardware. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Unknown | 8.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a terrific, extremely beautiful game with solid gameplay and tons of fun. It doesn't add anything new, though – we got a safe sequel to one of the most important PlayStation series, a game perfect for a new wave of gamers. | Read review |
| Guardian | Keza MacDonald | 4 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | This Star Wars-influenced action game about two furry aliens elevates the spectacle and fun to a new dimension | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Kevin Dunsmore | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | Those holding out for a showpiece title for their PS5 now have it. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Andrew Thornton | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-17-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart doesn’t try to teach an old Lombax too many new tricks. The core of the series still works and is a ton of fun to play. The PS5 provides just enough to make it feel fresh while new friends provide new possibilities. I’m glad to say that the team at Insomniac has this iconic duo back on track. There’s no better game to show off the power of the PS5. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | David Martinez | 91 / 100 | 06-08-2021 | In many ways Rift Apart is the first "next gen" game. It truly feels like playing a Pixar movie, with great details, animations and an impressive weapon catalogue. Traveling trough dimensions mechanics never cease to amaze. | Read review |
| IGN | Jonathon Dornbush | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is a fantastic PS5 exclusive showpiece for the console's power, and a delightful adventure in its own right. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Mattia Ravanelli | 8.4 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Drift Apart is a visual masterpiece and a joyful game, that unfortunately fails to reinvent itself and is a bit too predictable. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Mufaddal Fakhruddin | 8 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet and Clank’s wacky adventures is always a reliable recipe for a fun, exciting time out, and A Rift’s Apart brings that to the table by the bucketload. However, it’s hard to ignore the fact that the game could have been a lot more than what it is, with the new ingredients brought in by the whole dimension angle failing to give it the right amount of kick to reach its true potential. As such, the series' first outing on the PlayStation 5 is great but it doesn’t deviate too far from what the series has always done when it really could have. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Álex Pareja | 7.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | A continuist sequel but that knows how to add what is necessary and incorporate new ideas. It's true that the greater breadth of its maps is not fully exploited and that wanting to make a longer game by repeating situations and enemies turn virtue into routine, but Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a great PS5 game, very fun and recommended. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Andrew Bistak | 5 / 5 stars | 06-11-2021 | From the very first level to the very last, Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is a true gaming treat that I thoroughly enjoyed and it was like being a Rollercoaster ride between dimensions. It delivered an almost flawless gaming experience that boasts next-gen visuals and mechanics plus an over the top and light-hearted story with two equally entertaining and engaging protagonists, Ratchet and Rivet. So if you're looking for that true next-gen exclusive on the PlayStation 5, Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is indeed that game that makes it my first must play title of 2021. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Tereza Krečová | 10 / 10 | 08-06-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has always been a game with great ambitions. To bring back a good old series in modern way isn’t for everyone and yet Insomniac Games did everything right. The story of Ratchet and Clank is worthy of every single animated movie. It will take you on an engaging expedition to save the world through magnificent cut-scenes with professional voice-over. But unlike animated movies this adventure is there to be experienced. Gameplay follows the standards of action adventure and platform games and in many ways, it goes even beyond. The layout of action, slow story moments and logic is breathtaking and every single time you spend with Ratchet, Clank and Rivet will be the time you enjoy. Battles are still a little bit more chaotic and you have to take some time to get along with the aiming, but in the final judgment Rift Apart offers you an experience, which won’t leave you steady till the final battle no matter what. Planets are just wonderful as is the graphic and technological processing managed by console PlayStation 5. The next part isn’t trying to change anything in its core or to be something entirely new or different. It just wants to do the honor to the famous and beloved couple of heroes. And it does that damn well. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is one of the best games in its genre. That is something that can’t be changed by any smaller mistake. If you want an action adventure with platform attributes, you don’t have to search any further. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the world you are looking for. And a game with hardly any competitor of the same nature. | Read review |
| Jump Dash Roll | Ant Barlow | 9 / 10 | 06-30-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is an over-the-top thrill ride that showcases the power of the PlayStation 5 whilst having the most fun possible. Fast, fluid and filled with outstanding set pieces and the series' absurd arsenal of weapons, this game takes Insomniac's action-platformer to another level. | Read review |
| JVL | Raptor | 8.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a formidable standard-bearer for the PlayStation 5 and an episode not to be missed under any circumstances. | Read review |
| KeenGamer | Tristan Zelden | 9 / 10 | 06-14-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the latest installment in the long-running franchise, but how does it stand? It is the first PS5 exclusive for the franchise and one of the few in general since the console's launch; it has a lot to prove to gamers and fans of Insomniac. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Pedro Pérez Cesari | 8.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a fun and charming adventure with good level design and better movement options. Just like other Insomniac's projects it can feel derivative and safe, but that doesn't take away from its quality. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 9 / 10 | 06-16-2021 | Overall Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart feels like it lives up to a lot of expectations put it on. It's very much a next-gen game that truly feels like it could only be done on the next-gen hardware thanks to the ray tracing performance and faster SSD, combined with the new dualsense haptic feedback, it feels truly unique up there with Returnal and Astro Bot. Its presentation is phenomenally well done while providing a story that doesn't feel forced for the sake of a new entry, instead, it continues the story and introduces new faces that are great enough to be new welcomed staples for the future. Rift Apart is another contender for PlayStation 5's must-have title this year and another point for Insomniac who is quickly getting close to dethroning Naughty Dog, as Sony's marquee first-party studio. | Read review |
| M3 | Evelina Galli | 8 / 10 | 06-10-2021 | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is all we wanted from this long-awaited sequel: Fast and Entertaining Action, with a lot of nostalgia. This is action-packed, slightly brain-dead, platform entertainment at its best. We look forward to hearing a new generation of gamers running around playing Ratchet and Clank in the parks. | Read review |
| Merlin'in Kazanı | Ersin Kılıç | 90 / 100 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet &clank: Rift Apart reached the climax of the series. When you consider the action structure, fun storyline, dialogues and graphics as a whole, I can say that the game is enjoyable in every sense. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 7 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | The graphics are absolutely stunning but the gameplay is predictable and surprisingly uneventful, as the game fails to leverage its technical achievements for anything more than straightforward spectacle. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Spencer Legacy | 5 / 5 stars | 06-18-2021 | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is a must-have game for the PS5. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Alex Varankou | 76 / 100 | 06-14-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart delivers some fun action and great looking visuals with a charming art style, but it doesn't really push the gameplay boundaries of the familiar franchise formula. | Read review |
| Next Gen Base | Ben Ward | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a stunning showcase of just what the PS5 is capable of, even this early into the generation. It looks astonishing, it plays gloriously, and there are enough trinkets and secrets to keep you coming back for more. If you want a great PS5 exclusive, here it is | Read review |
| NoesPaisparaFrikis | Impozible Julin | 9 / 10 | 06-22-2021 | It's a title that bears witness to the fact that Insomniac is right now the fittest studio that Sony has among its ranks, releasing titles of a very high level at an enviable rate. That exudes care and detail. That he does the usual, but better. | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Azario Lopez | 9 / 10 | 06-11-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart ushers in a new generation of adventure games headed by this charming heroic duo. Sadly, Rivet is a strong setpiece in the narrative but doesn’t differentiate enough in combat. Still, this doesn’t affect the sheer amount of fun you’ll be having during every moment of gameplay. There is so much packed in this adventure complemented by competent level design, amazing weapons, and strong platforming. This is Ratchet & Clank for the new generation, and I hope it’s not too long before we see them again. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 95 / 100 | 06-13-2021 | Insomniac Games constantly delivers on memorable adventures and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is no different, reaffirming why this studio is one of the best in the business. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Erce Güven | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the first PS5 game we can easily name a “must-play”. It's a lively, colorful, fast-paced game that you'll cherish every minute you spend on it. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Dia Lacina | 9.7 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | It's a maximal game with big wacky characters and a killer shotgun. This is a game about friendship and games about friendship fucking rule. Rift Apart is better than action figures. | Read review |
| PCMag | Unknown | 5 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart delivers a true next-gen experience thanks to its stunning visuals, haptic controls, and blazing-fast load times. Thrilling combat, expansive levels, and memorable characters make this PlayStation 5 exclusive an essential purchase. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Chandler Wood | 9.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is proof that some series are timeless. It celebrates and retains the classic gameplay first created nearly 20 years ago, while simultaneously feeling completely at home as a showcase PS5 title. It tells a heartfelt story that explores beyond Ratchet and Clank, bringing in new characters that stand tall in their own right. And those tools of destruction? They’re here in spades, more destructive than ever before. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart continues the PlayStation legacy, and I can’t help but hope that in time it heralds the return of the PlayStation buddy platformers of old. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Joe Apsey | 7.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Technically Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a PS5 showstopper, offering stunning graphics and set pieces that make use of the PS5's SSD, while also looking like the best animated movie we have ever seen. But, although combat is fun, the narrative of Rift Apart really drags down the experience, not treating its characters with respect and not meaningfully progressing the story for long time fans and leaving newcomers confused. Rift Apart is a fun ride, but ultimately not one you will be talking about for years to come. | Read review |
| Polygon | Ryan Gilliam | Recommended | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart earns its PS5 exclusivity | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Insomniac Games' latest entry in the Sony-exclusive action-adventure series is a blast to play and even more fun to look at | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Adam Mathew | 9 / 10 | 06-09-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a phenomenal, PS5 system seller, and you should invest all your bolts in it. | Read review |
| Press Start | Kieron Verbrugge | 9.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Some minor missed opportunities aside this Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is an unforgettable, unbelievably gorgeous and downright addictive game and easily the best entry in the fan-favourite franchise. For all of its jaw-dropping visuals, industry-leading design and writing packed with heart and humour it succeeds on first and foremost being a really good time. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the most fun I've had with a DualSense in my hand and it stands as the best current reason to own a PS5. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Paulo Roberto Montanaro | 90 / 100 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is brilliant, beautiful and a lot of fun. It offers fluid gameplay, a rounded narrative and just-in-time innovations. | Read review |
| Push Square | Sammy Barker | 8 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the best game in the series since Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, which franchise fans will recognise as high praise. The familiar combat is elevated by outstanding DualSense implementation, while Insomniac Games' imaginative gameplay design keeps each planet interesting and engaging. It's not a particularly challenging platformer, nor is it necessarily all that original – but it doesn't need to be. This is one of those games that's just really, really good. | Read review |
| Rapid Reviews UK | Daryl Leach | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-30-2021 | Ratchet and Clank are PlayStation icons, with their futuristic escapades giving 3D-adventuring masterclasses ever since the PlayStation 2 days. I remember playing and loving the original game, whilst every entry since has been top class too. They have been welcome faces on the platform since 2002, with their adventures certainly standing the test of time. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | عصام الشهوان | 8 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | A fast-paced game with a good amount of varied content. It might not be the jump some expected but it's nevertheless a well-done game suitable for a lot of players. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Rob Gordon | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-13-2021 | In short, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is simply brilliant. Between its thrilling gameplay, fantastic graphics, and charming story, it's a must-have for PS5 players everywhere. There haven't been many games to justify a step into the new console generation as of yet, but this is definitely one of them. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Matúš Štrba | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Dynamic duo is back and they are more dynamic than ever. And they are not just a duo anymore with Rivet and a new gang across dimensions. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Ozzie Mejia | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Whether you've had adventures with Ratchet & Clank in the past or not, Rift Apart is not a game to be missed. It's one of the best games you can get for your PS5 and one of the best games of 2021 so far, period. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Lexuzze Tablante | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is another exciting PS5 exclusive that showcases the console’s spectacular power. Backed with impressive voice actors, an entertaining narrative, and marvelous weapons and combat, Rift Apart is still a system seller despite the underwhelming Rivet gameplay. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Recommended | 06-08-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Aaron Riccio | 3 / 5 stars | 06-25-2021 | Despite its title’s declaration of intent, though, Rift Apart isn’t willing to stand on its own. That’s most evident in the game’s Anomaly puzzles, where you must interact with physical representations of all of Clank’s and Kit’s dimensional possibilities. This is predetermination in action. There’s only one acceptable route for you to guide these representations, like lemmings, down, and that’s the one that has them marching in lockstep along the same path that has defined every Ratchet & Clank to date. In the end, Rift Apart is a superficially entertaining but deeply unfulfilling adventure—one that, like the latest Star Wars trilogy, mistakes a shiny new coat of paint as reason enough to exist. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Kubeš | 95 / 100 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank debut on PlayStation 5 with their most impressive adventure yet. It's hard to find any real issues with Rift Apart, so just go ahead and enjoy the ride. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Unknown | 8.2 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart shows where the series is going in the near future. There are some minor hiccups and wasted opportunities, but the new chapter is undoubtedly a solid one. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Matt Gosper | 9 / 10 | 06-09-2021 | Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is a powerhouse demonstration of what the PS5 can do. A rich, vibrantly-lit world stuffed with things to find as you enjoy an engaging story, all of which sets the stage for future games. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Chris Penwell | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | A fantastic platforming adventure with high production values, we just wish it had a larger variety of enemies. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Dan Silver | 4 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | PlayStation mascots bring the solid state sauce for family-friendly PS5 exclusive | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Emanuele Feronato | 9.3 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | I'd like to fill the box with "buy it, it's beautiful!" as Jack Torrance with "morning has gold in his mouth." There would be nothing more to add but it would not be professional. So I'm going to talk about fast-paced and fun action, tons of enemies to eliminate in the most creative ways, intriguing story, no uploads, intuitive and responsive controls, properly exploited PS5 hardware, puzzles to solve, last hitpoint battles, planets to explore, mounts to ride, secrets to discover, weapons to upgrade, armor to collect, damn I ran out of space, then buy it, it's beautiful! | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Tuffcub | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the PlayStation 5 showcase you have been waiting for. Instantaneous travel to worlds thanks to the SSD, thumping 3D audio, ray tracing through the gorgeous levels, and clever use of the DualSense bring the many locations to life. Paired with classic Ratchet & Clank gameplay, this game is a riotous feast of explosions, platforming, and fast paced action. | Read review |
| Too Much Gaming | Carlos Hernandez | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Either as an adult or a kid experiencing the series for the first time, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will show you why many have stuck around with the series for this long since it first appeared in 2002, and why you'll see more of it for years to come. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | عمر العمودي | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | The action-packed campaign and the utilization of the Playstation 5's capabilities make Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart one of the richest and enjoyable experiences in the series and one of the best-looking games on the Playstation 5. | Read review |
| TrustedReviews | Ryan Jones | 4.5 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | Rift Apart is unquestionably one of the best PS5 games available right now, and should appeal to both series newcomers and those who’ve followed the duo since their PS2 heyday. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Θέμης Μπολτσής | Recommended | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a fantastic adventure that keeps you with a smile on your face for about 10-13 hours. The well-written characters, the humor, the impressive integration of DualSense features, the amazing graphics and the solid gameplay are a package that is very easy for me to suggest. | Read review |
| VG247 | Tom Orry | Recommended | 06-08-2021 | This is a full-fat, planet-hopping, mystery-filled adventure that PS5 owners will lap up and non-owners will resent not being able to play, perhaps through no lack of trying. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 8.6 / 10 | 06-09-2021 | Once Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart's credits rolled, I was impressed by the adventure that I just went on. With that being said, I couldn't help but want to dive into the original games again to have a more visceral and challenging experience. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Josh Wise | 8 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | In vesting each weapon with the click and whir of a plaything, it gives you a way into the texture of its landscape, and before long you're swept up. | Read review |
| Washington Post | Christopher Byrd | Recommended | 06-08-2021 | In a time when sneering, ironic detachment remains in fashion, Insomniac Games has created the rare modern masterpiece with no convoluted agenda, no subtext — just so many reasons to smile and laugh. This purity is felt through every pixel, every line reading and every planet. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Todd Eggleston | 9.5 / 10 | 07-02-2021 | Insomniac did something great in reminding us that the best of games can still just be fun. That doesn’t mean to toss away narrative or to do without seriousness, but that a game doesn’t need to rely on them. PlayStation has been knocking them out of the park this gen, yet somehow Ratchet & Clank finds itself standing a Rift Apart of the competition. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Chris Wray | 9.5 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Through outstanding storytelling, exquisite visuals, and gripping gameplay, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart proves to be an engaging, fun, funny, and thoroughly enjoyable return to the series. It also offers the introduction to two brand new characters that could arguably be the protagonists of their own spin-off, or at least return to future entries in the series. For fans and new players alike, this is a game I would recommend for everybody and a true showing of the sort of titles we should expect for the new generation. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | David Morgan | 5 / 5 stars | 06-08-2021 | Rift Apart is a technical showcase, but it's also one of the finest 3D action platformers since Jak and Daxter. Insomniac consistently proves that the Ratchet and Clank series is a wellspring of potential, and they've delivered a complete experience that's as full of heart as it is surprises. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Adam Ryan | 9.5 / 10 | 06-09-2021 | Easily the best Ratchet & Clank game in the series, Rift Apart also manages to be the most technically and graphically impressive game of the current generation so far. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Redmond Carolipio | 8.9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart could be one of the first true all-encompassing showcases for the PS5. Every time I sat down to play it, I felt like I was about to start a really long episode of a good show. If there's one small nitpick, it's that I felt that some of the larger confrontations got slightly repetitive | Read review |
| Zoomg | محمدحسین جعفریان | 9 / 10 | 06-20-2021 | Fun puzzles, varied environments and crowded battles combined with eye-catching images, sensational sounding and Dualsense capabilities manage to immerse the player in this experience. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Ken McKown | 9 / 10 | 06-08-2021 | Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is one of the best entries in the series to date. | Read review |
Awards & Recognition
RECOGNITION
Game Info
GAME INFO
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Game Description / Storyline:
Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds, and beyond at mind-blowing speeds – complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal – as the intergalactic adventurers blast onto the PS5 console.
RELEASE DATES:
DEVELOPER(S):
- Insomniac Games
PUBLISHER(S):
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
GENRES:
- Platformer, Shooter, Adventure
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Ratchet & Clank
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- -
DLC:
- -
BUNDLED IN:
- -
DIRECTOR(S):
- Marcus Smith, Mike Daly
PRODUCER(S):
- -
DESIGNER(S):
- -
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Mike Fitzgerald
ARTIST(S):
- -
WRITER(S):
- Sam Maggs, Lauren Mee
COMPOSER(S):
- Mark Mothersbaugh
Detailed Information
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- n/a
DLC:
- n/a
BUNDLED IN:
- n/a
DIRECTOR(S):
- Marcus Smith, Mike Daly
PRODUCER(S):
- n/a
DESIGNER(S):
- n/a
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Mike Fitzgerald
ARTIST(S):
- n/a
WRITER(S):
- Sam Maggs, Lauren Mee
COMPOSER(S):
- Mark Mothersbaugh
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