PlayStation 2 User Reviews

Without a doubt one of the best in the series, if not the best overall. A perfect mix of fun gameplay with original weapons/gadgets and humor with memorable characters

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Brings back memories. Had at least 100 hours in this game, would constantly replay it. The galactic battle storyline was fun and entertaining. The weapons and armors were cool as hell and the voice acting was legendary in this.

A perfectly solid entry to the franchise with a much better story than it's sister entry "RAC 2" (even if it doesn't really play up the capitalist-satire themes of the series all that much), lots of creative weapons, and a genuinely solid multiplayer mode which is still unique to the series. I have to say, I do still prefer "RAC 2" because it just seems to have more gameplay variety, in my opinion.

i Dont know what to say expect MASTERPIECE, gameplay masterpiece, the clanker masterpiece, ratchet the ultimate sigma, EVERYTHING is good

Despite the occasional feeling of incompleteness caused by its rushed development cycle, Ratchet & Clank 3 remains a remarkably solid entry in the franchise and one that continues to shine even today. Gameplay ExcellenceThe core mechanics are as tight and responsive as ever. The blend of platforming, shooting, and gadget-based combat delivers a satisfying rhythm that few games of its era could **** arsenal of imaginative weapons—ranging from quirky gadgets to devastating firepower—ensures that every encounter feels fresh and encourages experimentation. World-Building & HumorInsomniac’s trademark humor and charm are fully intact. The witty dialogue, eccentric characters, and satirical take on galactic politics make the adventure consistently entertaining. Each planet offers distinct visual flair and creative level design, showcasing the studio’s ability to craft memorable environments despite the accelerated production schedule. Presentation & Replay ValueThe vibrant art direction and energetic soundtrack elevate the experience, giving the game a personality that still resonates with players decades later.Multiplayer modes, though not flawless, were ahead of their time and added unexpected longevity to the package. Why It EnduresWhile some may argue that the game feels slightly incomplete compared to its predecessors, its strengths far outweigh its shortcomings. The sheer creativity of its weapons, the humor woven into its narrative, and the consistently engaging gameplay loop make Ratchet & Clank 3 a standout title that deserves recognition as one of the franchise’s most enjoyable installments.Final Verdict: Ratchet & Clank 3 may have been born from a rushed development, but it emerged as a gem that continues to deliver fun, charm, and replayability. It’s proof that even under pressure, great design and creativity can produce a timeless experience.

una merda talmente di merda che ho avuto la diarrea per 3 settimane solo a guardare il gameplay

per me rimane il capitolo migliore,molto longevo e vario,sempre divertente con un gameplay divertente,trama interessante e ironica,peccato sempre per i comandi non proprio perfetti e per la telecamera che fa i dispetti

Expands on the formula of Going commando with some much needed quality of life improvements such as auto strafe and an extra weapon wheel etc. It's a blast to play and the graphics and gameplay hold up to this day. Would probably be a 9/10 for its time but I'd say with modern standards its around an 8/10

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal builds on the already excellent foundation of the franchise, delivering a thrilling blend of action, platforming, and humor that cements it as one of the best entries in the series. With improved combat mechanics, an expansive array of inventive weapons, and the introduction of a surprisingly engaging multiplayer mode, this third installment offers endless fun. While a few elements feel a bit dated by modern standards, Up Your Arsenal remains a standout title that showcases the charm and creativity Insomniac Games is known for.

This game was super rushed out of the gate and it shows. Half of the levels are just ripped from the multiplayer maps, where some parts of the map is barred off with a barrier while hordes of enemies come at you. It just feels cheap and again, rushed, gee I wonder why. The multiplayer is pretty fun though, however, it's quite literally dead. Still a decent time, but the worst of the four PS2 Ratchet and Clank games

Best game in the original trilogy by FAR. Its paced better, still challenging though with unforgiving checkpoints and straight up insane back to back waves of enemies. But they at least give you more ammo and health along the way of the map. The humor is funnier, characters all have distinct personalities. I like how they incorporated Quark in this way more. The missions are doable and still a little challenging. They are generous with the money they give you. They even fleshed out crank way better in this! The guns aren't impossible to buy unlike commando, they don't expect you to grind and get 3 million bolts for 2 weapons. The original 2 games all led up to this perfectly crafted 3rd game. Oh and also I had a HUGE crush on Courtney Gears haha. That song and her dance is still stuck in my head.

best game in the world clocked it to many times, everyone needs to own this game for the ps2same with jak n sly all 3 titles are awsome

Ratchet & Clank 3 (also known as Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal) stays true to the essence of the saga but introduces some changes that may divide opinions. While it follows the formula established by its predecessors, it leans more towards action and combat, leaving behind certain elements that made Ratchet & Clank 1 and Ratchet & Clank 2 feel more balanced between platforming, exploration, and shooting. One of the most noticeable differences is the removal of racing segments, which in previous games added variety and a refreshing break between missions. Here, the experience is more combat-focused, with sections that resemble the multiplayer aspect of Ratchet: Deadlocked or even Headhunter, though without becoming a fully online-focused game. In terms of weapons, Ratchet & Clank 3 continues to offer a diverse and creative arsenal, with some memorable additions. However, not all weapons are equally effective, and some feel disappointing at their maximum level—something that stands out in a game where weapon progression and upgrades are a key aspect. The enemies and bosses remain engaging, and the addition of the bolt multiplier encourages more strategic gameplay by rewarding players who avoid taking damage. The new mechanics and improvements keep the game fresh, but overall, it doesn’t quite match the impact that Ratchet & Clank 2 had. In summary, Ratchet & Clank 3 is a great entry in the series, but it feels like a slight step down from its predecessor. While it maintains the humor, fast-paced action, and entertaining level design, the reduction of certain features and the increased focus on combat make it feel less varied. Still, it's a highly recommended title, especially for fans of the saga, even if it doesn’t surprise as much as the second installment did.

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal is one of the strongest entries in the beloved PlayStation series, combining explosive action, clever humor, and creative weaponry into a fast-paced, highly entertaining **** game refines everything from the previous titles—tight platforming, slick shooting mechanics, and an incredible variety of over-the-top weapons that make combat endlessly fun. The upgrade system gives a satisfying sense of progression, encouraging experimentation with your **** story is lighthearted but engaging, packed with sharp writing, funny characters, and memorable villains like Dr. Nefarious. Visually, it looked great for its time, and the level design offers a nice mix of exploration, shooting, and **** also introduced online multiplayer, which was surprisingly fun and ahead of its time for a platformer-shooter hybrid, even if it wasn’t the main attraction.Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal is a perfect blend of charm, action, and creativity.10/10

The best of the trilogy, polished gameplay, nearly all weapons are fantastic, the arena and planet fights and quests are great, some nice farming spots like the sewers. It doesn't feel like you have to grind a lot to get all the stuff which is nice. The story is the best of the 3 games, also liked the Qwark platforming challenges.

Tremendo juegazo la verdad, buen humor , buena historia , buen drama y buen juego online

This builds upon what makes the previous games so good. I wasn't a fan of the enemy veriety, level design, or final boss.

****

is gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood

Probably my favorite story and Villain in the series, the humor on this it's on point but gameplay wise it's a slight downgrade from the first two entries. The levels are more linear, lack of multi-paths, Lazy fight arenas instead of fully flesh levels, mediocre ost but it still in the top 5 of ratchet and clank game in my eyes. 8.5/10

man i love this game, ot add everything it still is alot of fun to this day!

Good game, but it falls short on many Ratchet staples. On the postive side it has: refined mechanics (jump height, vendor), a great villain and great jokes, great weapons (mostly from rac 2), a great soundtrack, qwark vid-comics. On the other hand we have: No grind rails, no races, no space combat. Then almost no multiple paths to choose from at the start of each planet. A very dull (brown or orange) colour palette for 80% of planets as well as the HUD. Several boring parts taken from multiplayer maps (Marcadia section 2, Rilgar, Aridia). The hacker Puzzle may not be bad in itself, but it's horrible for replayability. Justbeing forced to play that minigame for several minutes is a huge reason for me to not replay the game. Gameplay 7/10 (level design, weapons, combat, gadgets, paths, bonus areas, arenas, races, grindrails, spaceship combat, bosses, replayability, enemy diversity, etc.) Presentation, Mood and Character 10/10 (Graphics, soundtrack, lines, jokes, etc.) Story 11/10 (Plot, Heroes Villains, NPCs, character development, etc.)

Jogo nota 10 , nem preciso falar nada , sendo terceiro jogo da franquia, esse jogo é perfeito , ou quase perfeito, pois sua dificuldade é um pouco baixa.

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Una epica 3ra entrega

Up Your Arsenal is, perhaps, the defining Ratchet & Clank game. It focuses far more on combat, weapons, and humor then any of the past games while still having enough platforming to spread it out and that’s what makes it better. With multiplayer to deal with and challenge mode being double the fun as the first run was, makes this great game greater.

Super game.

This game is just a masterpiece what else can we say about it?

"Up Your Arsenal" expertly blends third-person shooting and platforming, offering a humor-infused yet compelling storyline, diverse gameplay, and flawless graphics.

peak RAC. Edgy, cool, adult humor, great all around. Gameplay on point, music is awesome.

Nostalgia aside, this game, nearly 20 years later still holds up better than the majority of today's games, That in itself is an insane feat. Pros: - The story is actually interesting. While clearly directed at a younger audience, there are still narratives included which older players can enjoy, none of the humour feels forced or out of place like it does in modern games. - The different weapons are fun to use. Being able to use a hoover to **** up smaller enemies to throw them out at bigger enemies is a nice little gimmick, to name one. - The arena is a nice little side area with some cool bosses and obstacle courses. - Doctor Nefarious is just an iconic villain and I'd say he's easily the best villain from the Ratchet and Clank series - The different planets as missions is quite a unique way of introducing new enemies and environments and it makes the player actually want to progress through the story to see new planets. Cons: - Although I didn't mind them, the Clank levels in which you control Giant Clank just don't hold the same value as just playing through the rest of the game. - Some of the hacking minigames can be a little frustrating and it brings you out of the action of the main game

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal stands proudly as the epitome of PS2 gaming excellence. Its exceptional gameplay, witty humor, and engaging storyline make it an unforgettable title. The game seamlessly blends action, platforming, and humor, creating an experience that's both captivating and thoroughly enjoyable. Up Your Arsenal's enduring appeal is a testament to its timeless design, offering an adventure that's as engaging today as it was upon its release. It's a must-play gem that showcases the best of what gaming has to offer, and it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of gamers everywhere.

An utterly engrossing single-player adventure-shooter hybrid that offers one of the greatest possible experiences available on the PS2. Up Your Arsenal represents Insomniac at their best - the plot, characters, graphics and gameplay in this game are all phenomenal, and none of these aspects ever falter in favour of another. The game is fast-paced, engaging and filled with personality. While the game may falter due to its age (as it is now almost 20 years old), this game represented the pinnacle of what was available at the time of this game's release, and I cannot find much, if anything, to critique about this game, especially when considering its release date. If you have any interest in a single-player shooter-adventure-collectathon hybrid with some of the most hilarious character interactions in any video game, I encourage you to play this game. Up Your Arsenal provides an amazing experience without any of the narrative pretence one might expect from a modern Insomniac video game, and simultaneously manages not to skimp on any other gameplay elements while doing so.

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal is a 2004 3D platform video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony.

My favorite ps2 game of all time. I had a save file where I completed the game 36 times. Couldn't get enough of it.

the game is cool it has a good gameplay but the lives are hard to find and when you die you go back a long way

Noticeably worse than its predecessor. Smaller gameplay variety, shorter campaign and less funny characters.

Любимая игра детства, сейчас бы с удовольствием препрошел её,во истину шедевр

This game was groundbreaking when it came out. The shooting mechanics are very fun, many guns you can experiment with, and a good amount of action. The characters and the story are alright, but there are some actual funny moments and charming dialogue. As for the level design, it's creative and most areas look cool. You can visit and explore planets that are vastly different from each other, and you can participate in events, try out some game-modes or spend your time customizing your own ship. There are few mini games that can be frustrating but nothing to ruin your experience. And lastly, the multiplayer is nothing special but it's still enjoyable, you can even play split screen co-op with your friends and just goof around. This is my favorite Ratchet & Clank game, it didn't age very well in some ways but it's a solid game nonetheless. Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.

this is the best game ever......................................................................................

My favorite Ratchet and Clank game, I rank it among some of the best games ever made

I hated this game so much, but now I surely know, which things are bad in this game. 1). I think developers shouldn't return old planets, because they got their copies, which are much worse. 2). There could be fully new OST, but many tracks were just moved from R&C 1 and R&C 2 to R&C3. Some tracks got little remixes, but changes aren't so noticeable. Generally, it's good game, but it could be better if not those flaws.

Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal is the icing on the cake **** franchise.

Ok, so Up Your Arsenal is overrated. This was my first Ratchet and Clank game and i do still love it. Its just that there are many things the two games before did better. Story is fun enough, Dr. Nefarious is a funny and loveable villian, but Lawrence is also needed and him sometimes roasting Nefarious without the latter realising it is hillarious. In fact, this is one of the funniest RAC games of them all. Insomniac should return to the kind of raunchy, edgy humor of this game. The Galactic Rangers have so much fun banter. Gameplay is as good as ever. Lots of new and amazing weapons like the Plasma Whip, Shock Blaster and returning weapons like the Agents of Doom, who can now be leveld up! Arena combat has mostly been improved. The addition of obstacle courses was great and i wished it was implemented in future games. The arena announcer is kinda annoying and its a shame i can't explore the space station that holds the arena combat. Annihilation Nation is a fantastic name. The bosses in this game are very good and the final battle against Nefarious is fun and challenging, but the battle against the Biobliterator is just lame. Levels is where the game falters for me. They are not as detailed as before and are abit too linear for my taste. I only truly love Florana (mostly due to nostalgia since it was basically the first planet i played in the whole franchise), Qwark's hideout and Koros. All three have catchy soundtracks and are fun to traverse. Other planets are fine enough, but not very memorable. Returning levels gets its even worse. Aridia and Blackwater City are there in name only, Blackwater City has that wonderful tune, but could have been a whole different planet all togheter if the theme was not there. Kerwan is treated better, but looks nowhere near as good as in the first game and Veldin is allmost completely butchered. Collecathon also **** in this game. Its placed in claustrophobic tunnels, that can make me dizzy and is crawling those annoying ameboids. There is no flying, racing or grindrail sections and these things are integral to Ratchet and Clank of ya ask me, at least Flying and Grindrails. Music is still very good, though some tracks are reused. Up Your Arsenal is a great RAC game for sure, but both the first game and Going Commando are much better imo.

Personally This Is Not My Type Of Game, It Has Decent Mechanics But Its Something I Wont Play Again

Puedo decir que está entrega junto con "gladiador" es una de las mejores. No me arrepiento de haber jugado este título en mi ps2 cuando era joven.

The reason why i am glad i bought a PS2, even though PS3 was out and was too costly.. Would love to play again from the beginning..

My favorite game in my favorite gameseries. If you like ratchet and clank and haven´t played this one it´s a must play.

Fantastic culmination of previous entries and a superb finale to the original trilogy.