Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks and plays better than ever thanks to new-generation hardware, but it's still the same lovable, goofy series at heart.

Gorgeous presentation that uses the PS5's power in inventive ways, DualSense is genuinely additive to the gunplay without feeling gimmicky, New traversal tools make for breathless platforming and combat options, Rivet is the heart and soul of Rift Apart and instantly lovable

Trudi flight missions are awkward and imprecise compared to the rest

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a brand new intergalactic adventure where players will seamlessly travel through different dimensions in mid-gameplay.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is brilliant, fast-paced fun that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Rift Apart manages to retain the charm and humor that we loved about the original titles, while balancing this with new characters that offer endearing vulnerability. But while the latest Ratchet and Clank makes great use of the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and audio, we wish it utilized PS5 audio more and were frustrated by the number of bugs. Despite adding some new, welcome features, it often feels like Rift Apart plays it a bit too safe, meaning it doesn’t quite achieve that ‘wow factor’.

New characters have depth; Haptic feedback adds immersion; Traversal is fast-paced; Charming and humorous;

PS5 Audio utilization disappointing; A fair few bugs; A lack of optional missions

“Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a pure superhero spectacle that takes full advantage of the PS5's hardware.”

Thrilling set pieces, Lots of weapons, Fantastic visuals, Impressive tech

Disjointed story, Overeager DualSense support

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PS5 Review – After the hugely enjoyable Ratchet & Clank reboot in 2016, I and many others were expecting Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart to be another slam dunk, this time offering a visual feast only possible on PS5 and gameplay moments that we have never seen before.

With Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Sony's charmers-in-chief deliver another lesson in laid-back, unpretentious fun.

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is my favourite game in the series and despite its length, is still an amazing showcase of what the PS5, 3D Audio and the DualSense are capable of. Insomniac have really outdone themselves with this entry and I hope we get to see more of not only the main duo, but also...