Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (2003)
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando is the sequel to Ratchet & Clank and the second game in the long-running franchise developed by Insomniac Games.
First released
Nov 11, 2003
Aliases
R & C: GC, Ratchet & Clank 2: Locked and Loaded
Franchises
Ratchet & Clank
Developed by
Insomniac Games, Cerny Games, Inc.
Published by
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Network (PS3), PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Network (Vita)
Genres
Shooter, Platformer, Action-Adventure
Themes
Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Comedy
Rating
ESRB: T, PEGI: 3+, CERO: All Ages, OFLC: G8+
Releases
- PS2 - Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando United States
- PS2 - Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando United Kingdom
- PS2 - Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (Greatest Hits) United States
- PS2 - Ratchet & Clank 2 Japan
- PS2 - Ratchet & Clank 2 (PlayStation2 the Best) Japan
- PS2 - Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (Platinum) United Kingdom
- PS2 - Ratchet & Clank 2 (PlayStation2 the Best - Reprint) Japan
- PS2 - Ratchet & Clank 2: Locked and Loaded United Kingdom
- PS2 - Ratchet & Clank 2: Locked and Loaded Australia
Community reviews
Ratchet and Clank 2 brings greatly needed improvements compared to the first game
Game: Ratchet and Clank 2 Going Commando
Genre: Adventure Platformer
Publisher/Developer: Insomniac Games/Sony
System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
Total Score: 86/100
Value Score: 8.6/10
• Story: 9/10
• Characters: 9/10
• GamePlay: 9/10
• Graphics: 8/10
• Sound: 9/10
• Music: 8/10
• Length: 8/10
• Replay Value: 8/10
• Player Value: 8/10
Pros
+Some old weapons from the first game is included but a ton of new weapons and tools are introduced in the 2nd game
+60 FPS and remastered in HD with trophy support
+3D Support but with 30 FPS
+Improved mechanics make the game a little easier and manageable compared to the first game (i.e. more health, defensive weapons, etc)
+Some replay value allowing you to restart a new game with bolts and weapons transferred over with higher difficulty and mega weapons exclusive to challenge mode
+Visuals and design have improved compared to the first game
+Voice acting and sound effects have improved from the first game
+Many glitches from the first game have been addressed in the second game
Cons
-Annoying mini games like racing and flying fights are still in the game
-No additional or changed content (like other remasters)
-Game can be a chore when trying to keep up with new weapons or armor
-Cutscenes are not remastered but showcase in original format
Genre: Adventure Platformer
Publisher/Developer: Insomniac Games/Sony
System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
Total Score: 86/100
Value Score: 8.6/10
• Story: 9/10
• Characters: 9/10
• GamePlay: 9/10
• Graphics: 8/10
• Sound: 9/10
• Music: 8/10
• Length: 8/10
• Replay Value: 8/10
• Player Value: 8/10
Pros
+Some old weapons from the first game is included but a ton of new weapons and tools are introduced in the 2nd game
+60 FPS and remastered in HD with trophy support
+3D Support but with 30 FPS
+Improved mechanics make the game a little easier and manageable compared to the first game (i.e. more health, defensive weapons, etc)
+Some replay value allowing you to restart a new game with bolts and weapons transferred over with higher difficulty and mega weapons exclusive to challenge mode
+Visuals and design have improved compared to the first game
+Voice acting and sound effects have improved from the first game
+Many glitches from the first game have been addressed in the second game
Cons
-Annoying mini games like racing and flying fights are still in the game
-No additional or changed content (like other remasters)
-Game can be a chore when trying to keep up with new weapons or armor
-Cutscenes are not remastered but showcase in original format