This action adventure is the quintessential console exclusive. Released for the PlayStation 5 in 2021, it takes a beloved duo of Sony mascots and sends them on a journey designed to show off the capabilities of that hardware – particularly its fast-loading SSD, showcased with a story all about hopping between different universes. All of which makes it a bit of an oddity to be reviewing on PC in 2023.
Let’s start with the simple stuff. Even if you have no familiarity with the series – which, if you’re a dedicated PC player, you almost certainly don’t – is an accessible introduction. Set in a bright and cartoony sci-fi galaxy, the game follows Ratchet, a furry alien space hero, and his robot sidekick Clank, as they attempt to solve an interdimensional crisis set off by one of their old foes. Though there’s a weight of history here, with tons of references for long-time fans and the pair almost playing the role of retired veterans after their many adventures across the series’ 20 years of games, it’s all easy enough to understand. Clank wants to help Ratchet find his
