Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
by Sony Computer Entertainment
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Video Game Reviews of Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
Customer Review: Great Attempt but Not as Good as the PS2 Ones
Summary: 4 Stars
I adore the Ratchet and Clank series. While Size Matters has some limitations - it is on the PSP after all, and not on the PS2 or PS3 - they do an admirable job of making it work on the smaller system.
It really helps to have played the original Ratchet and Clank games before you start this one. Many of the characters are from the other games, and you understand all of their relationships and backgrounds. Also, they sort of throw you into the game, assuming you'll understand how the multiple weapons, jumping, aiming and so forth is going to work.
On the other hand, people who have become addicted to the PS2 games (like I have) will quickly realize the "flaws" in the PSP version. That's not to say the game makers didn't try their very best to make the PSP version fun - it's just that the PS2 has a much bigger controller with many more buttons. They had to cut corners in order to provide the same gameplay on the PSP. It sort of works. The camera controls get really annoying at times, and many of the key combinations are quite awkward until you get the hang of them.
You could say "they should have just made this for the PS2 or PS3!" Still, I give them credit for trying to give us something we could carry around with us and still have the same Ratchet & Clank fun while on the bus or waiting in line.
That being said, if this WAS intended to be a "fill in waiting times" PSP game, they should have made the levels shorter - or done a better job with checkpoints / saves. The way it stands now, if you get 99% through a level, you start it all over again. It can get pretty annoying.
I love the Ratchet & Clank dialogue, but I found the mixing to be bad. Several people in my home complained about the inane repetitive music, but I had to have it up loud in order to hear the dialogue. If I turned down the volume, the voices were no longer distinguishable.
Also, I'd have liked the game in general to have lasted longer. It seemed to be a weekend game, one I could rent on a Friday and return on a Monday. That was definitely never true for the PS2 games!
Fun to play, and a great attempt, but I'd really like the developers to focus on the PS2 and PS3 for their next release. I really miss the Ratchet & Clank series and look forward to a new one soon!
Customer Review: Finally... another Fun game for psp
Summary: 4 Stars
I really like my PSP, but there just are not very many good games out there for it YET. I have 6 games, but only 2 stand out as any good and have replay value...this is one of them. Next to Daxter, this game is one of my favorites. I am on my way through it a second time...where I think each section is harder than the first time through, but your weapons also get better too, as well as a new one that you cannot get the first time thru! The game is similar in many ways to the PS2 versions of Ratchet & Clank, but some diehard fans may not agree. There are great weapons and worlds and creatures to conquer, and a fun story line. You also get to be a giant flying clank! The extra games are fun, as you toss mini clanks and fight robots and figure out puzzles etc. The game is shorter, but it IS a portable game after all. I thought it was fun, and I am enjoying the second time through. I am hoping for more games to be released like this one!Customer Review: Save Your Money
Summary: 3 Stars
I am a huge fan of previous ratchet and clank games for the ps2. I was skeptical since it was a new company developing it and it made a jump to the psp. However, I read some great reviews so I decided to just buy the game new a few days after it came out. This is rare for me. I usually wait to see if I can get a game for cheap used. Well, I regretted wasting $40 on this. The single player game was fun, but it ended way too quickly. It will only take you about 8 hours to beat. If you are looking for multiplayer fun, look somewhere else. It is only up to 4 players, and there are only 4 maps. Also, the whole game just doesnt have that great ratchet and clank feel. You can tell it's developed by someone other than insomniac. In the end it's a waste of $40. Customer Review: Best ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
My 11 yr old LOVES this game. She said this is the best game for the PSP that she's ever played. Highly recommended from this dad!Customer Review: A Good Place To Start
Summary: 4 Stars
With the few PSP games out that are actually worth playing, it's
nice to see a well rounded game like Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters. Many seasoned players recognize small flaws in Size Matters, such as camera views and character controls, that did not appear in PS2 Ratchet games. Even though there are some flaws, I strongly feel the game has carried over most of the famous ratchet elements (and then some) very well to the new platform. The weapons in Size Matters keep true to the series, with a unique variety, including an electric rocket launcher, a force field, a flame thrower, and a genetic mutator that turns enemies to cows (the mootator). The game also incorporates possible modifications to the weapons, and a "titan" version of the weapons - replay the game to receive stronger versions. Additionally, a new element, customizable armor, has been introduced. Mini games range from flying clank through space, to playing in intergalactic robot soccer championships, to racing in a series of "hoverboard" courses. The game's levels do become repetitive, but are generally quite long, and the landscape is very rich, so there is a lot to work with. And now, the ratings...
Story Plot ~ 9.2
Graphics Quality ~ 9.3
Controls ~ 7.9
Sound Quality ~ 7.5
Replay Value ~ 7.6
Average Rating ~ 8.3
...Overall a good transition from platforms, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters sets a high standard for future PSP games, and further proves the capability of the Ratchet & Clank creators. A game worthy of any PSP owner's collection.