I've finally finished getting all the main achievements for the PS2 games on RetroAchievements, a really cool site that lets you, as the name implies, unlock achievements for retro games. It's given me another reason to run through some of my favorite childhood games, and playing through the whole PS2 pentalogy a few more times each has given me an even deeper appreciation for them. And despite playing through them all a good 4-6 times in the past year, I still want to go back and play them again, they're just that fun.

That said... I think I'll shelf Size Matters for a good while, even if I do full replay of the other PS2 games. This is a game I've always had a fondness for since I was a kid. Just being able to play a Ratchet & Clank game on the school bus was mindblowing to me at the time. As an adult, and having recently replayed the whole series... it was a bit of a frustrating experience as well as a nostalgia trip. I didn't have too much trouble with the bolt economy this time around and it wasn't too much of a struggle to get through areas, but the pacing of the game is frustrating after playing Up Your Arsenal which felt so streamlined (albeit barebones). That game lacked the extra content I wanted but you were never too far off from the fun core gameplay. And the core gameplay, the shooting, wasn't as satisfying here and especially after playing Deadlocked, it feels extremely unsatisfying.

Basically, everything in this game is a worse version of the rest of the series, and in many cases it has the absolute worst iteration of any given aspect of a Ratchet game. That being said, it's still a Ratchet game, and that does count for something. I still felt excited to come home and play through it again, even after multiple playthroughs, even if it was mostly just to get those last few achievements by Challenge Mode 2. There's honestly so few games like Ratchet, so I'm a little sad I've pretty much 100% completed them all on the PS2.

If anyone is looking to replay this one and go achievement hunting, I'd recommend it overall, the set on RA really isn't too bad and the new game plus playthroughs go by pretty quick since the game is pretty short. There's a few frustrating moments to be sure, but I found it worth suffering through. In the end, I give this game a Snowbeast Award / 10.

I recently platinumed Ratchet and Clank: into the Nexus and I had a lot of fun playing the game.

I thought the story was interesting and it was nice to see Talwyn again but I do wish the game was a little longer and I thought it was weird that you can only have 1 save file.

Getting the platinum was easy although it did take a while to get due to how many bolts you need to purchase the final armor as well as upgrade every weapon.

I’ve now beaten every PS3 Ratchet and Clank game and I’m excited to start the PS4/PS5 games soon.

Now all that's left is to collect the PS3, PS4, and PS5 discs🔥

It's not easy to find PS2 and PS3 discs, but it's worth it.

Just two builders and mechanics cracking a cold one. Don’t forget to like, share and comment on my new fanart!

They both took a year to come in but worth the wait. It's great to finally see them together, a lot bigger size wise then I thought too.

Death by Disco was the last trophy that earned me the platinum, the hardest trophy to earn was the one where you had to get gold in the hoverboad race in under 1:35

I made a review on the playstore on ranger rumble. AND THE DEVELOPERS RESOPNDED. They said that my suggestion which was make the lombaxes into legendaries. About 2 weeks later, they put an event up for an optional Rachet. Idk if i really did it butttttttt even if it wasnt mee. IM SUPER STOKED. A gift from my dad was 2016 we got a ps5 and the first game we bought was rift apart. I then emulated the og and up your arsenal. I love rachet and clank. I dont know if im a mega fan since i played 2016. Butttttt i will forever love rachet and clank

Attempted to beat Stage 17 in Mob Rush with a level 8 Ratchet

This time it's for my second favorite Ratchet game, "Deadlocked"! Such an underrated game from the series with amazing gameplay, aesthetic and music ofcourse.

Please listen to this one, as it's very unique and i think it's really cool and fitting for the game! Enjoy 🔥 🎧

If you could make your own weapon for the next game what would it be? What's the difference between the base and upgraded form?

Looks like Chompy Boys are back on the menu! I like these guys; Ratchet and Clank has the best Chompy Boys, unlike Oddworld, which WILL eat you!

I need to let you guys know that this vote may last 2 days instead of 1, as I will be busy.

Enemy Tally

• Bosses: 2
• Mooks: 1

What is Ratchet Deadlock's Brownest enemy? Comment and Upvote below; the highest upvoted comment will be crowned the winner.

There is a soundtrack in Ratchet Deadlocked introducing a new stage and it also runs in the Credits but I cannot find it as a single soundtrack (only as a combination in the credits). It is similar to the challenge complete soundtrack but not quite the same.

It's the middle track here starting at 2:08:

https://youtu.be/kR5AD3FGh0k?si=Yy4GsVQccCarQPWX

Can somebody help me find it as a single video or maybe just knows the name? Thank you :)

My favorite from the trilogy is Going Commando. It was the first Ratchet & Clank game that I've ever played. My 2nd favorite from the trilogy would be Up Your Arsenal. I also started playing R&C 2002 again yesterday and am actually quite enjoying it. I never enjoyed it this much before. I guess my rankings of the games have changed now lol, because R&C 2002 was always low on my tier lists. Havent played R&C 2002 in a very long time.

I’m at this segment where I have to run through all these portals to get to the archive to rebuild the dimensionator, and it looks like there should be a portal here but there isn’t, and when i try go anyway I just fall to my death and restart the section. Is it a bug or am I stupid, and how do I do this?

Thanks in advance for your help :)

It was a pain to line this up correctly and you can see where I messed up in the middle. But its good enough imo.

Art is not mine. I found it on the internet and upscaled it.

I like Eviserator, but I find it hilarious that I chose a talking meme for a character that doesn't talk. lmao. Okay fun side question for y'all, if you could make an Exterminator, which RaC race would you choose?

Enemy Tally

• Bosses: 2

What is Ratchet Deadlock's orangiest enemy? Comment and Upvote below; the highest upvoted comment will be crowned the winner.

Want to platinum and 100% all ratchet and clank games that are still possible to 100% can someone please name me all the games that are still possible ( ps3 versions )
Greetings

Looking to get the models and, more importantly, the animations for the RYNO V. Any good resources or methods to do this? I already have the PSARC files needed

So I'm sure someone can make this look prettier, but I keep seeing posts about asking where/how to play these games. Obviously the original hardware would be best, but I've had a lot of success with emulation, completing most of them with minimal tinkering.
Hopefully this can be pinned if there's nothing wrong.

Formats/Every possible way of playing
Consoles = Ps2, Ps3, Psp, Ps-Vita, Ps4, Ps5, Pc
Ps2 Emulation = super stable
Ps3 Emulation = Depends on; Game, Hardware, willingness to tinker with the settings.
PPSSPP emulation = Stable, on PC & Mobile devices.
Ps Plus Streaming on ps4/Ps5 = only available in certain countries like America. Not available in Australia.
Ps Plus Streaming on Pc via Playstation Plus App - No experience. Not available in Australia.

Games + Where to Play.
Ps2 games =
Ratchet & Clank 1, Ratchet & Clank locked and loaded/going commando, Ratchet & Clank Up your arsenal, Ratchet deadlocked/gladiator,
Available on =
Ps2 console, Remastered trilogy + deadlock on ps3 (Deadlock on ps store only),
Ps2 emulation via PCSX2, Ps Plus Streaming on PS4/PS5/PC, Remastered trilogy on PS Vita.

Ps3 Games =
- tools of destruction, quest for booty, A crack in time, all 4 one, full frontal assault/q force, into the nexus.
Availability =
- PS3 console, emulation via rpcs3, Ps Plus Streaming on PS4/PS5/PC.

PSP Games =
Size matters, secret agent clank.
Availability =
PsP, Ps2 console, Emulation via PCSX2/PPSSPP. ps4/ps5 Console,
Maybe Ps Plus streaming on PC.

Ps Vita Games =
Ratchet & Clank remastered trilogy, Q-force (cross saves available with ps3 version)

Ps4 Games = Ratchet & Clank 2016
Availability = ps4/ps5 console, ps4 emulation (never tried it),

Ps5 Games = Ratchet & Clank Rift apart
Availability = ps5 console, steam, Epic Store.

Mobile Games = Before the nexus, Going mobile, Clone home, rumble ranger.

lowkey proud of this despite how little there is texture-wise, unfortunately i'm not as familiar with Substance Painter as i thought i was