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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – Extended Gameplay Demo I PS5, "Launch Window"
- Thread starter Theorry
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30fps. There may be a 60fps option like Spider-Man has but they haven't announced anything yet.
Looks good, I wish R&C games had more platforming. It is the best launch window game (includes both PS5 and XSX) that I know off though.
The game looks beautiful. I love the way the portal jumping scenes blended into the level, it looks much cooler than the original reveal.
Having said that, Ratchet gameplay still hasn't clicked with me. I'll play some more Ratchet PS4, hopefully it catches on.
Also, minor criticism about the gameplay, the in-level portal grapple mechanic feels was tuned for more visual bling rather than gameplay first. Like, grappling across a level is cool, but a standard grappling hook feels like it would work way better. The portal effect just looks disorienting, like it's purposefully trying to cover the gameplay scene to make you feel like you are transporting to a complete new location, when you aren't. It feels like it would be served much better as a standard grapple pull, where you have proper scene awareness, and can maybe even look around. Perhaps just toning down the portal effect could help. Or maybe it's less disorienting when you are actually playing.
Having said that, Ratchet gameplay still hasn't clicked with me. I'll play some more Ratchet PS4, hopefully it catches on.
Also, minor criticism about the gameplay, the in-level portal grapple mechanic feels was tuned for more visual bling rather than gameplay first. Like, grappling across a level is cool, but a standard grappling hook feels like it would work way better. The portal effect just looks disorienting, like it's purposefully trying to cover the gameplay scene to make you feel like you are transporting to a complete new location, when you aren't. It feels like it would be served much better as a standard grapple pull, where you have proper scene awareness, and can maybe even look around. Perhaps just toning down the portal effect could help. Or maybe it's less disorienting when you are actually playing.
They aren't greatly different but they are better for sure. I got into them with tools of Destruction and have played every game since and liked everyone. crack in time is the best though I feel.
This is more than likely the beginning of the game. They probably introduce some things later on.
They said launch window, that automatically means it won't be on launch day.
First 6 months is all they'll tell us right now because COVID can change anything at the drop of the hat.
I think nailing down specific dates for games still heavy in development is a futile effort right now. Publishers should just wait until the game is near-gold to be concrete.
To meme on Don Mattrick: "We have a product for you... the Xbox Series X/Xbox One" :D
It had to be done, sorry. :D
Also this game looks plain insane. If this is how good Next Gen games on PS5/XSX (once they move away from being held back by Xbox One), Sony and MS can have all my money. Give them to me, NOW.
I played every single Ratchet game so far and I can't wait to play this one. Really curious to see which kind of nods to older games we'll see. I really hope "launch window" means it's closer to december 31st than march 31st.
Yes, that is what I was referring to, though I'm not ready to say absolutely won't be there on launch day. And if so, I was looking for more discussion about before 2021, etc, not such a pointed answer as yours (no offense).
From the chatter between Ratchet and Clank I would guess this is the second time it happens, but this time more severe than the first time. It's also teaching you a basic move to cross the gap, so it must be quite early in the game.
The film tie-in game's story suffered immensely from being forced to adhere to the film's plot and characterization. In comparison to the original PS2 game it was based on, characters like Ratchet were heavily sanitized and focus tested to a dull sheen for mass-market appeal, with a lot of the original's character development lost in the process.
Looping back to the PS3 titles (Future, Crack in Time, Nexus) the writing, lore and character development was much more consistent and built on each other really well. Going from a tightly written trilogy to the PS4 movie tie in game was a massive step down in every respect with the narrative.
Only Insomniac Games. They have done it before in Sunset Overdrive with the Acid Sprinkler. That game had a lot in common with Ratchet & Clank gameplay-wise.
That is one fine looking video game! Can't help shake the feeling how much better this would look at 60fps, though. Especially with the insane amount of on screen activity. Hopefully they can get there.
It looks even better now!
They showed pre-alpha footage before. Some reflections that were missing, have now been added. The transitions are smoother and the game looks better. Can't wait! 😊
They showed pre-alpha footage before. Some reflections that were missing, have now been added. The transitions are smoother and the game looks better. Can't wait! 😊
Graphically, it doesn't look like much of a jump from the ps4 game. They will surely bring back 60fps.
My guess is this will arrive within the first 6 months or so, looks ridiculously fun as always.
My guess is this will arrive within the first 6 months or so, looks ridiculously fun as always.
It's so sharp I feel like I could cut myself on these pixels.
Also these animations, the colors, the particles!
I can't even.
Have you played the PS4 one recently? Because it does look great, but it's nowhere near this level.
Looks so freaking insane. Hope they can smooth out the dimensional transitions though. Easily my most hyped next gen game announced so far. It's been far, far too long since we've got a brand new full length installment of R&C, and I'm so overjoyed that we're getting this, hopefully next year.
Looks pretty bonkers. I imagine the full game will have plenty of slower moments, and that's a good thing.
I hope the rift mechanic is used to introduce some interesting puzzles and/or makes a real difference in battle as more than an enemy spawn point. I imagine it will - Insomniac is pretty good at being true to that stuff.
Definitely hoping this game feels as expansive as A Crack In Time. R&C games are at their best when they feel like they're full of secrets and side content and reasons to revisit old worlds and stuff.
I hope the rift mechanic is used to introduce some interesting puzzles and/or makes a real difference in battle as more than an enemy spawn point. I imagine it will - Insomniac is pretty good at being true to that stuff.
Definitely hoping this game feels as expansive as A Crack In Time. R&C games are at their best when they feel like they're full of secrets and side content and reasons to revisit old worlds and stuff.
Yep beginning of these games are always bit more introductory then way more shit later on.
What exactly would they change? I mean, they don't want to lose the identity of the series, making big mechanical changes to something that's intended to hit a very broad audience and be wildly accessible just seems...like a really poor choice.
Using your own logic, they are aiming for launch day but with Covid going in it's hard to double down on the date knowing it could be delayed so they're only happy to say launch window right now.
Edit: I dont think it will be day 1 but it certainly could be.
Looks absurdly good...honestly it's the best demonstration of next-gen (with actual gameplay) I've seen....
This is one of those demos that has completely got me on board with next gen. Not quite the same jump as Mario 64, but certainly as impressive as everything we've had since.
