Mar 20 2008
PSP Review:Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (2007)
Ratchet and Clank series has always provided solid and reliable action/platforming game on PS2, and its first entry on the portable world is a great success. equaling, and sometimes besting, PS2 game graphics, Size Matters maintains the classic gameplay, great visuals and smartly written dialogs.
Ratchet and Clank are having some time off from saving the world, when they get embroiled in an universal conflict (as usual). Rescuing a kidnapped adorable little girl ends up being something far different. To get through the game, you will need to familiarize yourself with the arsenal: Ratchet has his signature gigantic wrench and many series favorite weapons return. As you use the weapons, they level up to become more powerful and useful. You can also collect pieces of armor, and when you equip an entire set, you get specific bonuses.
What suffers the most is camera control as it moves from PS2 to PSP. Since the lack of 2nd analog stick is a given, there aren’t too many solutions. In Size Matters, you use L and R to control the camera, and pressing both at the same time pulls the camera behind Ratchet but it doesn’t work all the time. This camera issue is one of the few rough patches this game has.
In conclusion, Size Matters is a great Ratchet and Clank game no matter what platform it is on. If you are a fan of the series, this is definitely not to be missed.
Rating: 85%
