Ratchet & Clank Up Your Arsenal - PlayStation 2

As I sit here, I cannot make a single solitary complaint about this game. The story is entertaining, the gameplay is fun, and the controls are truly flawless. I am so in love with the third-person shooter controls in Up Your Arsenal that I wish every developer would employ them in their shooter games.Most of the gameplay will consist of platforming, killing robots, collecting bolts (money,) and upgrading your weapons. Your weapons are really what it's about (if the Arsenal in the title didn't give it away.) There are Area of Effect weapons, Sniping weapons, and even strange Sci-Fi weapons (suck enemies into a vortex, turn them into ducks, etc.) The weapons are so diverse that it puts strategy into the shooting. What gun you use and where you use it is often the deciding factor between victory and frustration. This isn't to say that you can't run and gun (or jump and gun in this case,) but you'll be returning to check points a little more often if you do.The cutscenes are well voiced, and the scripting is laid back and humorous. This game won't give your little one nightmares like Silent Hill, and it's not blood-soaked like GTA or God of War. All in all, this is one of the best PS2 games I've ever played.

If you play the Ratchet & Clank games in the order they were published, then you know they get more challenging with each one. Up your Arsenal is quite a bit more challenging than the first two as you must rely on your skills with the weapons and not necessarily the strength of them to make it through some of the worlds. I enjoy the "adult" humor very much and it is done in a way so younger kids would not understand. And seriously, Clank as a James Bond-type is a hoot!I played the first three games before some years ago and recently was given the PS2 and the first 2 games. Bought the third game used. The description said "very good" for the condition. Actually, it appeared to be brand new and I've had no problems with the game.Love the game and the perfect condition for a used game. I would definitely recommend both the game and the seller.

Ratchet and clank: up your arsenal is the 3rd game in the series created by Insomniac games,A 3D platforming,run and gun hack n slash with some RPG elements thrown in there.The gameplay is similar to previous games in the series but introduces new features such as a refined control system, a larger amount of weapons and a deeper upgrade system. It follows Ratchet and Clank's adventure through a fictional universe to defeat a robotic villain, Dr. Nefarious, who intends to destroy all organic life. Characters such as Dr. Nefarious and Sasha, a Cazar starship captain who helps Ratchet throughout the game, are introduced, and a number of characters return from the original Ratchet & Clank.The name of the game is a play on the British English word "arse" and the word "arsenal".If you like games like Jax and Daxter,Spyro the dragon or crash bandicootthen you will like this one.

I was dubious buying another ratchet and clank that looked like a clone of the first two, but this game delivers enough story and cool new weapons to make it a good buy. My son and I have always enjoyed Ratchet and Clank, so we jumped right into this one.The new weapons are cool, and they've streamlined a lot of the mechanics (like making it easier to upgrade and buy new weapons, as well as a much needed "refill all ammo" selection) so a lot of the issues I had with the last game have been addressed. This allows for a quick jump into some cool new levels.If you're expecting groundbreaking new features from the last game, don't. But if you like the quirky duo, or want to jump into the series, then this is a great buy.

I am a pacifist and I usually don't like shooting games, but, with this one, the bad guys are just (almost) robots, so it is okay. No blood or gores. I really enjoy the game because the design is smart and the game is not only about shooting enemies with a lot of choices in weaponry, but also about racing, treasure hunters, strategy and more. The characters are funny, but not too silly. The environment is superb. The sound is great as well, and I like the idea to go from planet to planet. Besides, you don't stop playing because you get old, you get old because you stop playing. So enjoy this game. It is a well constructed one with a lot of surprises.

This game is one of the best games that I have came in contact with. I have the first game and will say that I have not played any of my other games since the purchase of Ratchet & Clank. This game appears to be more challenging because the enemies tend to be more aggressive which in fact makes the game more fun. This game can be played by one person or up to four people and allows split screens among each person (I love it). I would recommend this game to anyone who gets bored on the weekends or has family and friends over visiting.

Game looks like it made love with a screwdriver and then went through a really messy divorce soon afterOther than that, game seems to work just fine and everything else is in good condition

Yes, the game is fun and its addicting.but if you are planning to play this on ps3you are going to have a hard time and end up giving it upI have the old one (I mean the original one)so it still can play ps2 gamesThats why I thought I will give the old ratchet games a trybecause I am a huge fan for the future series.When I finally got this game and tried it outSporadically, the game EXTREMELY slowed downsometimes to the point I could not bear it anymore and had to end the game.I did know about the slowing down thingbut its much worse than I thought.the game is much much harder cause of the slownessThe game is more like a pain and it is not worth getting it..but if you insist then get it cause it is still a good game..just remember that the slowness sometimes get unbearable.