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.

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 is a brand new intergalactic adventure where players will seamlessly travel through different dimensions in mid-gameplay.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is one of the best entries in the series yet, with gripping chaotic shootouts, exhilarating platforming, and a charming story. Thanks to the extra firepower of the PS5 there are lots of next-gen upgrades to enjoy, too, from the jaw-dropping 4K visuals to the immersive...

Fast-paced combat, with a variety of zany weapons, Platforming, puzzles and mini-games provide great variety, Takes advantage of PS5’s upgrades, Next-gen visuals and enjoyable story, You’re looking for a game to show off the PS5’s specs Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart is the best game to show off the...

Recycled boss battles become repetitive towards the end, Upgrading guns can feel like a chore, You didn’t enjoy previous Ratchet and Clank games Rift Apart feels very similar to older games in the series, just with a couple of innovative upgrades.

Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds, and beyond at mind-blowing speeds – complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal – as the intergalactic adventurers blast onto the PS5 console.

Fun story with lots of planet hopping., Rifts are a largely successful mechanic and put the PS5 SSD to use., Tight controls and well-implemented DualSense features., Large number of weapons to upgrade and master., Good variety of battlefields., Wonderful visuals and performance.

Arena Mode has unexplored potential.

Insomniac Games' latest sequel roars with excitement and shows us what PlayStation 5 is capable of.

Fast-paced combat, with a variety of zany weapons; Platforming, puzzles and mini-games provide great variety; Takes advantage of PS5’s upgrades; Next-gen visuals and enjoyable story;

Recycled boss battles become repetitive towards the end; Upgrading guns can feel like a chore ;

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 true showpiece of new-gen technology. Whilst the internet argues over the matter of cross-generation games, Rift Apart avoids any such controversy since what it’s doing simply isn’t possible on the older hardware.