- Fast-paced action adventure with platforming, racing, roleplaying and strategy.
- Compelling new storyline with focus on missions.
- 20 brand new weapons and tons of new gadgets.
- New Maxi-Games form an integral part of the gameplay.
- 20 levels with 50% more gameplay than the original.
- RPG element--improve weapons and develop character.
- For 1 player.
.co.uk Review
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The first Ratchet & Clank game was the best action platformer
the PS2 had had, and now the dynamic duo are back in Ratchet &
Clank 2: Locked and Loaded (hastily resubtitled for the UK after
the developers realised that the original Going Commando might
imply an entirely different kind of game experience).
After becoming rather bored with their lot in the aftermath of
their victory in the last game, the now not-so reluctant heroes
are hired as bounty hunters to track down the stolen Protopet,
which looks like the world's cutest pet but is actually something
more sinister. Well, not really sinister, because it's still cute
as a button, but definitely dangerous.
Although the graphics and controls have had an overhaul for this
sequel, the developers have wisely realised that the thing
everyone enjoyed most from the first game is the huge number of
weapons you get to use. There are 20 new ones to play with now,
but interestingly nearly all of them can be upgraded and
customised for different features and more power. Not only that
but the new role-playing element even extends to Ratchet
himself--he can improve his own abilities as he goes.
As well as all that the game has got even more variety than
before, with tons of mini-games including hoverbike races and
spaceship dogfights. There are also a lot more levels in which
you get to control Clank in his gigantic killer-robot mode. It
might not be all that original but it's fun and good looking and
has a surprisingly witty script. All in all, it's top stuff.
--David Jenkins
Review
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"An excellent sequel... top-hole platforming entertainment.
88%." -- GamesMaster Magazine
"Polished, playable and packed with nice touches. 82%." -- Play
Magazine
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Manufacturer's Description
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Ratchet & Clank: Locked & Loaded takes place over 20 brand-new
locations, each one up to 50% bigger than those in the original
game. Players get to explore new spherical worlds, small-scale
planets that Ratchet can literally run rings around. The gameplay
is an incredible mix of genres, including action adventure,
platforming, RPG, racing and strategy. There are a host of
"maxi-games" to play, fully fledged challenges that take the form
of everything from hoverbike races to space-age gladiatorial
combat.
Ratchet is now a highly trained commando, and he's got a whole
new arsenal of awesome weapons at his disposal--sniper s,
grenade launchers, gravity bombs... you name it, Ratchet's ready
to blow something up with it. All of the weapons are great fun to
use, with superb special effects and satisfyingly loud
explosions. Plus, an RPG-style upgrade system has been
introduced, whereby the more Ratchet uses a weapon, the more
powerful it will get.
This system also applies to Ratchet himself; seeing off nents
earns him more experience in the form of "nanotech points", which
means he can handle a lot more hits. His armour can also be
upgraded to offer more protection. And he'll need it, since enemy
AI has been greatly improved. Players will need to think and play
more strategically in combat situations, and carefully consider
the best ways to build up their strength.
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