Ratchet and Clank: Going Commando Impressions...LORDY LORDY

[Perfect Stu]

Got the game for X-Mas

played it for the first time today...

I guess I can put it this way:

-I loved the first Ratchet and Clank game. About 1:30 into Going Commando, I can already tell that it is noticeably superior in every aspect.

Upgradable weapons gives you the sense of "this weapon isn't quite powerful enough anymore", and then you get the upgrade, your character just feels that much more powerful, creating more destruction than ever.

Humor. It's back...the writers at Insomniac again create some hilariously witty cutscenes.

Controls are spot on, I hadn't played R&C for a long time but I picked this thing up and was into it in no time.

Gadgets are back and used more effectively. The tractor beam has some serious potential.

Graphics are simply gorgeous...the colors are breathtaking, animation is silky smooth. Just fantastic.

If you have a PS2, at LEAST give this game a rent. It's a platform game with heavy influence on shooting combat. There are RPG elements, and occasional flight combat ala Star Fox. Some fantastic voice acting and characters, creative ideas (gravity boots, for example) and effective level design.

Grade: A

-I'll work on some Prince of Persia impressions soon...