![]() Like previous games in the series, Nexus does a fine job of giving players a gratifying sense of accomplishment, with unlocks and level ups a constant source of progression. ![]() It also unlocks a new ability in which Ratchet has to create tethers in order to navigate through levels.Ĭlank also gets another chance to shine, as he dives into the Netherverse and navigates his way through 2D levels with a gravity mechanic that makes these diversions far more fun than they should be, especially when an eventual beast rears its head and decides to chase the little robot down. When the barriers between dimensions start to crack, the game starts leaking in these etheric beings, which gives way to new challenges and obstacles, such as enemies getting trickier and tougher. It’s a good flow, and one that works pretty damn well when the new Nether mechanic is introduced. ![]() ![]() Ratchet has access to various weapons and his handy omni-tool, with the levels being paced well enough to provide a light linear balance with taking on foes and using your items to get past several easy puzzles. And as far as Ratchet and Clank games go, the formula is pretty much intact. Naturally, things go awry when her massive, hulking brother Neftin Prog and an army of cheap rental mercenaries assault the ship carrying her, leading to a new chase and mission for Ratchet and Clank.Īs far as stories go, it’s a simple setup with a surprising amount of heart, bolstered by some top notch performances from the cast of this game. Which is a real shame, as Nexus is one of their finest adventures yet.Ī finale to the sub-series of Ratchet and Clank games in the Future series, Nexus sees the pair busy with an escort mission to bring the captured space witch Vendra Prog back to jail. With a new console released around the same time as the latest adventure starring the loveable duo, the spotlight is once again shifting away from them. ![]() As far as console mascots go, Ratchet and Clank have always had the potential to shine, but the PlayStation 3 generation has seen them side-lined in favour of grittier, bloodier characters who dominated the gaming scene.Īnd that’s a pity, because the duo have always released games that have been reliably fun to say the least. ![]()
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