Ratchet & Clank (2016 video game)
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Developer(s) | Insomniac Games |
Publisher(s) | Sony Computer Entertainment |
Designer(s) | Brian Allgeier |
Series | Ratchet & Clank |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 4 |
Release | Q1/Q2 2016[1] |
Genre(s) | Platformer, shooter |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Ratchet & Clank is an upcoming platformer video game under development by Insomniac Games, and to be published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is a re-imagining of the first game in the series, based on the upcoming film by Rainmaker Entertainment and Blockade Entertainment.[2] The game was originally planned to be released on the PlayStation 4 in 2015 but was delayed along with the film to Spring 2016.[1]
Gameplay
Though the game is a re-imagining of the first game, it will have a variety of gameplay elements from different entries in the series, with features like strafing and the inclusion of weapons that came after the first game. It also features brand new weapons. For example, the Pixelizer, which, as the name suggests, turns enemies into an 8-bit appearance.
Development
Ratchet & Clank was announced during Sony's press conference at E3 2014. Insomniac Games' California and North Carolina studios are cooperating on its development.[3] Developers of the first game are stated to be working on the game, such as long time design director Brian Allgeier. The game was originally slated for release in 2015, but was delayed into 2016 to tie-in with the film's release.[1] Players who pre-order the game will receive access to an additional weapon, the Bouncer, which has been featured in past games in the series and was first featured in the second Ratchet & Clank game.[4]
References
- ^ a b c McWhertor, Michael (May 13, 2015). "Ratchet & Clank for PlayStation 4 now coming spring 2016". Polygon. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
- ^ Schneider, Ryan (June 10, 2014). "The original Ratchet & Clank is being re-imagined for PS4". PlayStation.Blog.Europe. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ LeJacq, Yannick (June 9, 2014). "Ratchet And Clank Getting A Movie And A PS4 Remake In 2015". Kotaku. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ^ Stevenson, James (June 10, 2015). "Ratchet & Clank on PS4: Where Past and Future Meet". PlayStation.Blog.North.America. Retrieved June 10, 2015.