Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart doesn’t exactly upend Ratchet & Clank fundamentals. But man, are those fundamentals in fine form. It is still, as ever, a rock-solid, light-hearted action platformer with razor-sharp wit. The series’ penchant for creative, out-of-the-box weapons hasn’t gone anywhere. (To wit: A gun that shoots a pair of murder fungus bots, or one that turns all of your foes into plants.) There’s now a rift mechanic, which allows you to zip across battlefields in a literal blink. But best of all, there’s a new character, Rivet, who expertly takes center stage from the timeless Lombax—and who serves as an easy onboarding for newcomers, a stand-in for those trying to quickly get up to speed on a long-running series.
Playable On: PS5
Rough Average Playtime: 15.5 hours
