7 PlayStation Franchises That Could Use the Ratchet & Clank Treatment - Videogames Blogs

7 PlayStation Franchises That Could Use the Ratchet & Clank Treatment



Earlier this month, we welcomed the return of the greatest heroes in all the galaxy when Insomniac?s rebooted Ratchet & Clank descended onto PlayStation 4.It was a triumphant homecoming, too, with our own Chandler Wood showering praise on the studio?s smart, funny and damn well beautiful adventure. Toeing the line between reboot and franchise revival, the Ratchet & Clank of PS4 is considered a re-imagining of the 2002 original, but not without the addition of new planets, bosses and wonderfully over-the-top weaponry.From the Groovitron to the bat-shit insane Pixelizer, Insomniac did a stand-up job of ensuring the core spirit of R&C remained intact, all the while fine-tuning the formula for a new generation.Going Back to the WellIt may not be perfect, but for an origins story of the titular, spacefaring duo, Ratchet & Clank PS4 represents a stellar starting point for newcomers to the series. Plus, the fact that Insomniac opted to release the franchise revival for $40 as opposed to the standard $60 ensures the galactic platformer stands as an enticing prospect for those who are perhaps still on the fence.Couple this with the imminent feature film and there?s no question that Ratchet & Clank is back in business, ready to kick some asteroid all the way to the Solona galaxy. But what other dormant PlayStation franchises are in need of a little fan service"In debuting Ratchet & Clank to the PS4 audience, Insomniac released a nostalgic adventure that d...
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