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Test Chamber – Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault

Test Chamber

by Andrew Reiner on November 30, 2012 at 12:26 PM

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The newest installment in Insomniac Games' long-running Ratchet & Clank series released on PlayStation 3 this Tuesday. Since we didn't receive the game until launch, our review is still a work in progress. Matt Helgeson joined me for an informative look at this game that takes some of the familiar elements of the series in new directions. The game incorporates tower defense elements and cooperative play into the manic bolt-collecting gameplay the series is known for. We explore all of these elements in this Test Chamber episode.

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by Codaram Friday, November 30, 2012 at 12:49 PM

These games used to be some of my brother's favorites. It's really cool to see that they're willing to pump some fresh ideas into the series. Makes me yearn for the days when these kinds of adventure/platforming games were all over the place.
by cdpenguin Friday, November 30, 2012 at 12:59 PM

Ratchet and Clank is the only reason why i have a PS3 xP
by caimryuujin Friday, November 30, 2012 at 01:01 PM

Let me ask Insomniac something here real quick, You guys dont really care about this franchise anymore, do you?
by Boyzby Friday, November 30, 2012 at 01:08 PM

I just realized that I've never actually played a Ratchet & Clank game. I'm sure that I'll get into this one because of the co-op.
by Gray_Matter Friday, November 30, 2012 at 01:30 PM

Nice Test Chamber! I've recently started the R&C Collection and I'm kicking myself for not playing them sooner! This looks like a co-op blast.

I think we need to see more co-op test chambers, replays and perhaps a super replay.
by Darth J46 Friday, November 30, 2012 at 01:46 PM

I actually finished this game today. It is good, but it is a bit light on the content side. There are only 5 missions in single player and 3 levels in multiplayer. It was still a lot of fun, but if you have not picked up the older games or the Collection yet, you should get those before getting this one.
by ZTribal Friday, November 30, 2012 at 01:50 PM

Bought this game yesterday, the single player is a little light, but the multiplayer is phenomenal and well worth the $20.

I'm glad Dan isn't reviewing this, his reviews lately have come off as a bit sensationalist.
by sealsaa Friday, November 30, 2012 at 01:59 PM

I had no idea that this game was $20 with cross buy included. Hell of a deal. I'll be picking this up later tonight.
by Warrior Friday, November 30, 2012 at 02:11 PM

This is awesome. Now let's do a Crash Bandicott reboot!
by Companion Cube Friday, November 30, 2012 at 02:22 PM

When can we expect a review?
by Master Chief Friday, November 30, 2012 at 03:26 PM

This TC was awesome.
by WUMBOL0GY Friday, November 30, 2012 at 03:54 PM

We only get 15 minutes of Far Cry 3, but 30 minutes of this? Oh, GI
by Triumphant Friday, November 30, 2012 at 03:57 PM

again with this stupid looking design
by Briana Franco Friday, November 30, 2012 at 04:21 PM

The Ratchet and Clank series is my favorite Sony exclusive. I wasn't all that fond of R&C All 4 One, but Full Frontal Assault seems promising!
by John Friday, November 30, 2012 at 04:34 PM

I say forget Reiner's Ratchet & Clank model. Give us another triple A release in the vein of the excellent Future games like Tools of Destruction and A Crack in Time. Those are some of my favorite games ever. I would take that game over just about anything else, besides maybe a new Jak and Daxter or Fallout 4. Don't give up on this series, Insomniac! Please!
by KayoDot Friday, November 30, 2012 at 07:38 PM

Played the demo and hated it. I want classic Ratchet and Clank back.
by unforgetablej Friday, November 30, 2012 at 07:51 PM

My body temperature spiked and I started gritting my teeth when I read, "The game incorporates tower defense elements". As soon as my brain figures out it is playing a tower defense game it flushes all of its serotonin out through my nose. The righteous table-flipping anger I would have experienced if I had purchased this game, without knowing its hideous true form, would have given me 2nd-degree burns.
by moonark Friday, November 30, 2012 at 08:22 PM

Woot!

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