Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart
2021 Game of the Year Contenders so Far
Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart had some pretty big expectations to fill coming into 2021. Not only was this the first mainline entry in the series in over five years, but it was also arguably the biggest PS5 exclusive to date.
Thankfully, the game delivered its usual creative brand of humor and gameplay perfectly, featuring beautiful graphics, compelling combat, and an amazing story.
This time around, the adventure follows the titular duo as they journey through dimensional rifts after a slight mishap that accidentally separates them. In order to get things back to normal, Ratchet has to adjust to the chaos caused by the destruction of the Dimensionator and find a way to close the rifts.
Luckily, he isn’t alone, as Clank finds some help in the form of Rivet, a female Lombax that is also a controllable character. While alternating between the two in different levels, players fight enemies with loads of cool weapons and traverse the crazy worlds they find themselves in.
The fluid combination of platforming, puzzling, and chaotic combat the game boasts is sure to please anyone who already loved the series and new players alike. The game looks amazing as well, taking full advantage of the PS5’s power with 4K resolution and 60K FPS.
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better-looking or playing game in 2021 so far.
