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another good Ratchet

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 31, 2006
Author: Amazon User

LOTS of fun to play, lots of good weapons, interesting puzzles to solve, fun plot. If you can overlook the cartoon violence, there's not much offensive material. Of the four games our family acquired this holiday season, this is by far the best one.

Love It!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 11, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I first borrowed the original Ratchet and Clank from a friend. It was a new milestone in video games.

I found this game in Wal-Mart and bought it. It was great. Many of my old favorite weapons like the Suck Cannon, Lancer (I think that's what it was called), Morph-O-Ray and others were reincarnated into familiar forms.

The controls are great. Personally, I prefer the lock-strafe mode; third person camera with first person shooter controls.

The weapons upgrade through usage to provide more power and usability. Unlike in some other games, the order you get a weapon in doesn't necessarily dictate its power--the first weapon you can get, the N60 is one of my favorite and it is the best all-around weapon, in my opinion.

For anyone who has played the first or second game, buying this one is a no-brainer. For someone who hasn't, I recommend you buy all three and play them all.

Some great improvements, some minor shortcomings...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: October 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

UP YOUR ARSENAL, the third installment of the Ratchet & Clank series of games, is a hands-down safe buy for anyone who has enjoyed the series thus far as well as newcomers (though playing the series in order is highly recommended). Many, many reviews have outlined the game very well - this review will simply highlight some improvements as well as some shortcomings as compared to the first two installments.

IMPROVEMENTS:
1. No unattainable super-weapons. While the RYNO and the like were ultra-fun to wield, they demanded countless hours of bolt collection to attain and simply weren't worth the time and trouble. Instead, UYA follows COMMANDO's lead and offers upgradeable weapons that are actually powerful in their final incarnations and suffice very well.
2. No Hover-Board races. While these were a definite challenge, they had gotten old by the end of COMMANDO. I was extremely pleased to see this type of level absent from this chapter of the game.
3. Interesting variations on vehicle battles. While there are no space battles in Ratchet's spaceship, you do command a hovership and Hummer-like-vehicle, adding a change of pace and new challenge without repeating the same old space-type battles from the previous episodes.
4. New fun mini-games. The Qwark NES-style horizontal action mini-games were a hoot. Not too hard but none too easy, either, they were fun in themselves and I would have loved to see even a few more instances of these throughout the game.
5. Good balance of Clank/Giant-Clank missions. Remember how hard the Giant Clank vs the Flying Saucer was in COMMANDO? We have only one Giant Clank battle in UYA and while it is challenging it is not overly difficult. There are only one or two Clank mini-missions and the servant robots are underused, but too little Clank is better than too much.
6. Only one "Find 100 Crystals" level instead of two. Remember COMMANDO? The desert level was fun. By the time you reached the frozen world, you were sick of searching for crystals. The concept is repeated here but, thankfully, is limited to only one world.

SHORTCOMINGS:
1. Too short. While a fun game, clocking in easily at 10-15 hours of play if all challenges are completed, UYA lacks the breadth of scope and massive sprawl of COMMANDO. That leads to #2...
2. Feels incomplete. This episode has the feel of a title rushed to market. Take for example all of the "gadgets." The new gadget, the Warp Pad, is used only twice in the game and serves no real purpose at all. There are no real challenges requiring any of the gadgets (no grindboots challenges, for example) and very little underwater or ice challenge at all. These two types of world are extremely frequent in these games and always add some nice variance between worlds.
3. Where are the mini-bosses? There is one occurence of a mini-boss early in the game and he is easily defeated. There are no significant challenges prior to the final battle with the arch-enemy and, when it occurs, it almost comes as a surprise that the game is over so soon.
4. The arsenal isn't too exciting. Again, you can import some weapons from the memory cards of previous games, but none that are too useful. There aren't any real exciting new weapons, just variations on old favorites. Those that are new (the Infector and Plasma Whip, for instance) simply aren't any good.
5. Blah online option. The online play is similar to the deathmatches seen in Killzone and SW: Battlefront but don't give you any reason to spend your time on this as opposed to superior online titles such as those.

All in all, a great game, definitely worth addition to your library, but not a groundbreaking new chapter. Those who love the series will enjoy this. Those new to the series should not hesitate to give it a try but will be best served by picking up all three titles and playing them in sequence.

Great Game, Shorter than "Commando"

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Let me say as a married, 24 yr. old gamer, that I don't have allot of time to be a gamer anymore. I have responcibilities, a career, and a family, so when I actually get time to play games, I want to enjoy it.

R@C, has been uterly enjoyable! This game is one of those that you plan on playing for a few minutes, or maybe an hour, and you wind up playing for 3-4 hours without even realizing it!

The only kicker is that, this game had allot less content than "Commando". Don't get me wrong, I love this game, but it just seems that you can get everything in about a weekend of gaming. Its just not that hard, compared to "Commando".

Don't get me wrong, I can't wait till the next installment comes out, I just hope that the developers don't rush through it this time around.

4 out of 5 for the shortened content.

An Above Average Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

For anyone who needs a little time away from the first person shooters or the online roleplaying games; and feel like something a little different, then this is a game that many can enjoy. From the game dynamics to the well written plot line, it just all seems to work together and compliments itself over and over again. Quality like this in the gaming world seems to be falling short lately. The guns used are all individual and have a different feel for each of them. For some gamers, the light and airy feel of this game might set them astray. But for the rest of us, Ratchet and Clank Up Your Arsenal proves once and for all that in this monogomy of sequals, that it can be done properly with a little effort.

Absolutely one of the best....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 21, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I am over forty and have been playing video games ever since...well, "Space Invaders"! Needless to say I have witnessed the evolution. This is the best game I have ever played and I have played many. What's even better is that my 9 year old son's love it too (their favorite part is turning me into a duck in multiplayer mode...oooh! I hate that). I am sure in a year or two something more thrilling will come along and "Up your Arsenal" will seem old, but for the time being, this one is best!

Perfect is all I can say..

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Assuming that the third game would be similar as the second installment of the Ratchet and Clank series, I bought it just becuase i haven't played Ratchet and clank since the first game
As soon as the first mission started with Ratchet jumping out along with the "Galactic Rangers", it made my jaws drop. Everything changed. The combat was more intense than the first two series and WOW even using one weapon(shock cannon) was fun.
i can't decribe how much I enjoyed this game. Multiplayer was a nice addition to the game. You can play either online or offline with different types of game, such as Capture the flag, and the siege. Offline was only fun if you had 4 people playing, but going online wasn't disappointing. Each game supported up to 8 players, and you can even have 2 local players playing online(which means you and your buddy can go online against other people). Although the ranking system is little buggy i still enjoyed my ranking go up each day. So in conclusion, i think R&C:UYA is a must buy for the fans of the previous series and people who is looking for a great single player shooter but also has online capability that will last them couple of months. I could say other great things in this game, but im getting tired.. Thanks for reading this review

Best entry in the Ratchet and Clank series.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Ratchet and Clank has been a mainstay of the Playstation 2 lineup, and the series just keeps getting better. The latest installment, Up Your Arsenal, is the best and is major fun.

Graphically, the game has really progressed. It looks absolutely spectacular and the entire game feels very polished. Similarly, the music and sound effects remain top notch. The framerate is always smooth, and I've never experienced any slowdown, even when there are tons of explosions on screen at once.

Gameplay wise, the series hasn't changed a lot, but it's excellent. There is still the single player filled to the brim with Ratchet and Clank humor and a fun if predictable storyline. Not to mention that Captain Qwark is back! The single player is about as long as Going Commando, but it's much better because of new environments, more polish, better weapons and challenges and some nice little 2D side-scrolling in between. They've even gotten rid of those frusturating space fighting scenes and mandatory races. Overall, the single player is great.

Where the game really shines is in multiplayer. There are 3 multiplayer modes, capture the flag, siege, and deathmatch. The best is by far siege, where teams work together to destroy the other teams base using vehicles, weaponry and by capturing nodes located throughout the map. The maps aren't huge, but they are very well desgined for each of the modes. I only wish they had included more vehicles since the game only has 2 currently, and isn't completely suited for them like in say, Halo 2. The multiplayer can be played splitscreen or online. The splitscreen really pales compared to online play though. Part of the screen shows the nodes that are captured, and so you're limited to only about 40% of the screen, and it's considerably harder to play that way. Full screen online play is much more robust and allows for up to 8 players per match while standard PS2 allows for only 2 without a multitap. Online Play is virtually lag free, and you can find plenty of games. Plus it's free, and it really provides an excellent online experience considering the PS2's overall lack of quality online games (besides SOCOM and this game that is) I highly recommend getting a USB headset, because it's impossible to coordinate with teammates without it, and I've even gotten kicked out of games for not having it. Be warned, the game requires Broadband to play online (as in DSL or a Cable Connection.)

Overall, Up Your Arsenal is great. It looks great and plays great whether in single or multiplayer (but avoid the splitscreen if you can.) Should you purchase it? If you have a broadband connection and maybe a headset, and can play online, then I'd wholeheartedly recommend it. But if you don't and are only in it for single player, then I would recommend renting it unless it drops down to $20. Splitscreen multiplayer is only fun for so long, and some might not be able to stomach it.

Awseome!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game rules!!!!
The only Proble is that it only took me a couple of hours (about 5 to beat) I would give it 5 stars!!!

This is a GREAT game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 04, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is a very awesome game! A must have for fans of shooters and platformers. The game is complete with upgradeable weapons, armor, epic battles, and a comedic and intriguing story line. One of the most well liked features of this series is the light-hearted feel to it. Even when the mad scientist is about to destroy your home, you can still get a laugh or two! Fans of weapon play will love the broad weapons range of Up Your Arsenal. There are well over 20 weapons that you can level up 8 times, to get the extremely powerful omega version.

And I've yet to mention the best new addition to the series! ONLINE PLAY! Now you, or you and a friend, can play online in an 8 player match of guns and vehicles. There are three fun-filled modes and 2 cool vehicles- the turboslider and a hovership for bombing from above! The USB keyboard and headset are combatable with this game.(...)

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