Secret Agent Clank | The WORST Game I've Ever Played

[@BlueTurn]

Have not played this game in years but I remember loving it as a kid.

[@beachgirl_bev]

Same!

[@pawlogates]

Its great

[@jordanjones3850]

Same I loved this game

[@OverdriveTech]

Same here. I absolutely loved it. Such a nostalgic moment.

[@ekio3572]

Yeah the dude making this video is a neckbeared. Its a cool spinoff childs game.

[@slenderface1239]

Here's my headcanon: This game is actually in-universe fan fiction, and Ratchet beat the writer to a pulp after reading it.

[@timthornton157]

That sounds like an actual joke that would be in a game

[@mann-nova9392]

He wouldn't beat them up, he'd probably just ignore it. Like most people should.

[@shakurburton9358]

@@mann-nova9392 If we were to keep Ratchet in character, like in range of Going Commando, Up Your Arsenal, and Deadlocked, then yes. Ratchet would write this off as Bad TV and change the channel, ignoring its existence. Or in a more modern day sense, not waste time streaming this shite. The first game/Size Matters Ratchet? He would KILL this fanfic writer, uninhibited and without restraint, if only to cement how unlikable this Ratchet is, honestly.

[@Page153]

Honestly, that makes more sense than the actual canon!

[@Page153]

@@shakurburton9358 Exactly lol

[@RibJegres]

It's funny how i played this and size matters to 100% completion as a kid. I still remember all the agony ...

[@Dogselfie]

I don't know whether I enjoyed this or I had no other choice but this game holds a special place in my heart

[@kyyi81]

Same

[@CodyHowell-qb7bj]

same

[@CynicalT0ast]

Waking up every Saturday and watching another one of your Ratchet re-reviews has been a fun little tradition this last month or so. I look forward to the thrilling conclusion.

[@RealHyperHedgehog]

J: Secret Agent Clank is the worst game I’ve ever played. Future J after playing Sonic Free Riders: You sure about that?

[@Arcomuc]

Future J after playing the Gollum game: Uuuuh-

[@epgamer1145]

The gos dang hover board game! My god that was trash 😂. You dig up some old memories

[@josesosa3337]

You know what? These spinoff portable titles would have been a great chance to play as side characters with simplified mechanics so the portable games can have quick play sessions. One game can focus on quark and another can focus on Dr nefarious. Just my two cents.

[@MPHswayze]

The worst thing is they had a template! Deadlocked was designed almost like a portable game with the pared down levels

[@williamwhite1036]

Oh boy here we go again. I almost shed a tear at the thought of seeing you review this game again.

[@daxteryvillencourt9048]

Despite liking SAC when I was a kid, I only played it twice unlike the likes of Size Matters, Daxter or TLF even, games that I played multiple times. Years later, I can see why. The game at its core isn't that interesting and doesn't work on a fundamental basis. It's a shame that the "classic" Ratchet series went out on such a low note.

[@SQGReviewShow]

Other than the complete Coldplay studio album CD collection, this is the best 100 dollars I ever spent. Great work, J. Despite being shorter, I think you outdid your original SAC review.

[@junefranklin458]

i feel the yt algorithm is sorting comments for me based on media I’ve seen, last night I was listening to coldplay and now I see a coldplay comment on something completely unrelated.. I don’t know what to believe atm.

[@MPHswayze]

​@@junefranklin458we believe Coldplay rules here, friend.

[@PokeMaster22222]

6:32 Y'know, I just realised how horrifically ironic it is that Size Matters' weapons have "no impact", despite the game being made by High Impact Games. The fudge you couldn't even live up to your own frickin' name REALLY eurgh

[@nicoloenricorimoldi7425]

As you said in your original review, the fact that this game is the sendoff of the original Ratchet and Clank artstyle and logo is tragic.

[@finnbai]

SAC is bizzare, like it can't decide if it's supposed to be a stealth platformer or a 3rd person arena shooter. Though as a kid I was forgiving because it didn't star Ratchet so it couldn't be as good but as I've matured it's really no excuse.

[@doodguytheblank2403]

Sounds like the post mgs3 games

[@Jack_80]

@@doodguytheblank2403 mgs4 is amazing, 5 definitely sucks though.

[@probium2832]

@@Jack_80 what about survive

[@probium2832]

also the voice acting. in addition to the script, i can already tell how bad it is from the cutscenes, the voice acting is eargrating

[@chaosbeetlefrontiers6149]

It’s honestly shocking that Cars 2 of all things is a better James Bond knock off than this

[@thevioletbee5879]

Idk. I guess it has better presentation, but the eugenics in C2 is a real deal breaker.

[@Marcelelias11]

@@thevioletbee5879 "but the eugenics in Cars 2 is a real deal breaker" what a fucking sentence. I'm not even saying you're wrong, just that it's a very wild sentence.

[@thevioletbee5879]

@@Marcelelias11 It’s literally just Robots, but if it thought Ratchet was right.

[@joshwillcox7141]

As far as I'm concerned the entire game is in Clanks' dream.

[@jordanjones3850]

I remember loving everything about this game except for some of the prison challenges and stealth things as a kid

[@Roboshi2007]

I have always found it odd when people say talking about canon is gatekeeping or that canon isn't important. I mean my GF loves friends, but she's taken out of the show when the vegetarian girl is shown digging into a meat lasagne. Plot holes and mistakes like that create cracks in your abiliy to suspend your disbelief and engross yourself in a story. Now there are some people are are always aware what they're seeing is just a series of images on a screen created by a group of people and performed by another, but humans by their nature are engrossed by stories and put stock in their believability.

[@MysteriousStranger50]

Gatekeeping isnt even inherently bad. Gatekeeping keeps special things special and prevents them being normalised to the mass audience. It’s okay to say “this product isn’t for you”

[@Drums_of_Liberation]

​@@MysteriousStranger50and we've all seen how no gatekeeping can turn something unrecognizable just look at the current state of comics and other "geek" media nowadays

[@nicoloenricorimoldi7425]

The Qwark dam section and the casino level are so bad that they still haunt me a good 10 years after the fact. I didn't even dislike the game as a kid, but even then I knew those sections sucked.

[@bigdoggo5827]

Same I kinda remembered that those sections were ruthless but I had much fun with that game

[@mrhatman675]

I liked it because it was challenging

[@Kuon_latte]

Playing it right now and I find it surprisingly good. It's nice to see Clank taking the spotlight for once and I love how it tries to pull off the segret agent movies vibe while keeping the comedy moments the series is known for. Stealth puzzles are not super hard but they at least require you to think, and I find both Ratchet's and Clank's weapons fun to use. Qwark and gadgebots levels are a cute change of pace. Honestly I'm really digging this, sorry to see so many people not appreciating it

[@Mike14264]

The first levels were alluring to me too, and I did enjoy the other gameplay types - I'm honestly just hoping you don't get to the Casino level...

[@Fozster]

Fr

[@Mike14264]

Hmm, y'know what, I could try to give it another shot. Hopefully the Casino level will be a bit more intuitive once I get to it. I'm just worried about the following levels... my weapons never seem powerful enough in those.

[@JdRDMS]

9:28 11:45 J using Sly 4 as a positive example multiple times without calling attention to it. What sorcery is this?!?!?

[@josueayala1249]

Sly 4 was pretty good. It just doesn't compare to 2 and 3

[@JdRDMS]

@@josueayala1249 Yeah I know, I remember J saying that. Sly 4 seems to fall into the category of “decent standalone, bad sequel” games that Dissidia NT and the Ratchet & Clank Future Trilogy and 2016 seem to (not that I’ve actually played any of them, just what I’ve heard online). This was more of a poke to J’s joke hatred of Sly 4. He doesn’t outright hate the game, he just likes to take jabs at it.

[@maestrofeli4259]

@@JdRDMS I don't think the future saga (ToD, ACiT and ITN) are bad games. A4O and FFA are kinda bad yes.

[@JdRDMS]

@@maestrofeli4259 Yeah like I said I haven’t played them. But from what I’ve heard online, they’re decent games on their own, but become weaker when you compare them to what came before. This is why I used the term “decent standalone, bad sequel.” Of course, I’m not gonna stand in the way of your opinion, especially because I haven’t played any R&C games (I’ve only owned Nintendo systems), but this seems to be the general consensus online from what I gathered.

[@maestrofeli4259]

@@JdRDMS yeah maybe. People might say that they are bad compared to the previous games because the future saga had a pretty forced history that didn't connect with the previous games and some planets weren't as interesting as the ones from the ps2 games

[@keithfernandez2823]

Fun fact: this game will mark the last time that we will see Ratchet & Clank’s characters original looks, because after this game all of these characters looks will be reused from Ratchet and Clank future tools of destruction and onwards with the other ratchet and clank games. Also Secret Agent Clank is the final Ratchet and Clank game to be released in the ps2.

[@filthycasul1804]

can we also take a moment to appreciate how the gadgebots can't jump but suddenly leap a full foot into the air to swing across a gap?

[@accomplishedbelt7hollowsno21]

This was a great time spent every week. You really have gotten me interested in so many different series of games, and it felt nice watching these videos every Saturday. I'm glad you enjoyed making them as much as we enjoyed watching them

[@iggyminious]

Despite this video being shorter than the old one, I'm more convinced than ever of how bad this game is. Funny how things work out.

[@Tiggster-qr8mw]

Oh hi Iggyminious. Didn’t expect to see you here.

[@RetroFan2.0]

I’d checkout TJX review as well on this one and size matters their a bit longer.

[@thecommentsofyoutube7265]

Il miss this series of KZbin videos, you’ve given me more then you know

[@genxsisbeats389]

I actually had a lot of fun with this game

[@Kaplykos]

So I'm the only one who liked this game. I beat it like 6 times as a kid :/

[@artaihnandez4980]

Haha same I loved it lol. And I loved the rhythm sections 😂

[@w04h]

Same, loved it too. No idea what he's on about.

[@Mike14264]

I applaud all you blokes for your patience and tenacity. I didn't have enough of it as a kid by the time I got to the Foundry level. Also, apparently the game had a challenge mode that folks find even more insufferable, how did that go for you three?

[@Mike14264]

​@@artaihnandez4980y'know, it's funny to see folks that genuinely enjoy these sorta rhythm things in games. Even as a kid, I never found them either enjoyable or horrible. They just... were. They existed. They were an arbitrary something I had to do in order to continue the game otherwise I couldn't keep playing. But most of the ones I did do in this game were pretty pointless, honestly. The one where you cross the guards and lasers to get to the stand where the Eye of Infinity was? They're all obstacles I've been tackling during the regular game, why not let me cross them like normal too? Pointless. The dance with the baroness or whatever? That one is the only one that makes sense in context, and it's also funny with how you trick her into falling for the multiple traps, always found that one a hoot. The card game at the casino? I'd rather read a set of rules for 10 minutes to learn how to play a card game and then try to beat it. It would honestly be so much cooler. Heck, if it was fun, I could even try and play it with friends! But nah, let's push buttons while things happen on the screen. Exciting things too! Like... passing a card to your opponent. Riveting. But you know that it at least makes sense in context, because as we all know, better reflexes and timing is how you get good at poker- no it isn't.

[@RaritaConejita]

I beaten this game like 30 times (not exaggerating), i really like it, but some of the things this guy says in the video, are true. This game is not the best, but who cares? I love it

[@AlexxxMYLSince2013]

16:23 my headcanon is that this is a dream Clank has before A Crank in Time.

[@maestrofeli4259]

Yeah, that's a pretty popular theory that I enjoy as it can kinda explain why the story of this game is so bad and nonsensical. It's a dream, it never happened, that's it.

[@AlexxxMYLSince2013]

@@maestrofeli4259 that would also explain why insomniac says that its canon 😌

[@maestrofeli4259]

@@AlexxxMYLSince2013 lol I'm pretty sure that the person that was running the twitter account hadn't even played the game or ask anyone in insomniac if that was the case, it was prolly just what he thought

[@notsocaringwolf.3763]

I see that your opinion on Secret Agent Clank hasn’t changed.

[@nubeyazul]

I always thought the bad plot and dialogues were supposed to mimic a cheesy bad movie sequel from Clank's show. It sucks but at least you have beloved characters with their original voices.

[@FlickTheBrick]

This is the “worst” game you ever played? Tell me your haven’t played many games without telling me you haven’t played many games.

[@takeshikujo2909]

Yeah, this game felt like it goes on forever! Aside from dying so many times that this game has psychologically scarred me because of being constantly spotted by the frustrating guards, being constantly ambushed by a f-ton of enemies in several areas within each mission and the crappy weapons that barely do any real damage at all to these punks, this game just kept going! Every time I feel like I’m at the homestretch for the end, it just popped in a new thing that made me go, “Oh Come On! Just End Dammit!”. Was even worse considering my Memory Card didn’t have enough memory for it, so I had to constantly start from the beginning each time I popped in the disk. And no one should go through that hell! Do yourself a favor and stay away from this game. For your own mental well-being, please!

[@kaidorade1317]

This was a great series but I’ve been looking forward to this review since the beginning! Thanks J, dreams do come true!

[@artudela0066]

from what i remember, clank uses the gadgebots to sabotage the lasers which is why they blow the city up when the guy fires them

[@slappybird4660]

Even with that: the villain freeing himself doesn't make sense because why didn't he do that to begin with?

[@artudela0066]

Yeah lol

[@paulcorvans5767]

Let me add just one more thing to this: getting every skill point in this game it's the absolute worst out of every Ratchet & Clank game. I gave up halfway through, 'cause frankly, fuck the rhytm minigames, but also because most of them were horribly designed. So far it's only game in the series I haven't got 100%, and god, I would never try it.

[@JdRDMS]

I feel like the Blackout Pen having limited ammo could be a good way to get players to use it conservatively, only disabling the lasers they need to, and just dodging the rest with the movement controls. If the devs actually gave a shit of course.

[@Shiresgammai]

Excellent review, I feel the same way. It's sad that this was the last R&C game on the PS2 and the last game where the characters appeared in their original forms.

[@jabre7761]

i actually loved this game as a kid and teen. maybe its because im an autistic weirdo and almost anything can be fun or entertaining to me, but i used to love it and am planning on replaying it. im sorry you couldn't appreciate it like i did.

[@superlombax1561]

Yeah. I'm exactly the same way when it comes to SAC, though I do definitely see why some of these guys don't like it.

[@bigdoggo5827]

I liked it as a kid, replayed it a few times just to upgrade the tie-a-rang, i had lots of fun but I remember that some sections were kinda hard

[@elcuy3544]

As a kid you really don't have high standards for games, I used to love it as a kid but got really bored when replaying it recently.

[@Mike14264]

I liked it... up to a point. It only became different types and amounts of pain once I got to the Casino.

[@Leonlonglegs]

This series was so good. I hope you do the rest of the games (again) over along with the other spinoffs someday. Same for Jak! Can't wait for the re-re-reviews of Sly though lmao.

[@bananabike279]

Secret Agent Clank is the only R&C game I've played ONCE and this video made me remember why... Devs usually add "variety" into the game to keep the core gameplay from getting boring. They must've figured that out REALLY early, because all the Ratchet, Gadgebots, Quark (I even forgot those were in here), Vehicle, rhythm AND Giant Clank sections really show they didn't have a lot of faith in the game focussing on Clank alone... This almost feels more like a R&C minigame collection lol Also, congrats on getting the Patreon stretch goal!!

[@BRONXBX]

Maybe I'm weird but I always loved the Clank segments in these games and am a huge stealth fan so when I heard there was a stealth game with Clank being the main character I jumped at it and I still have fun with this game to this day lol

[@SoraSummer]

Eagerly waits for the future series. If you decide to do them.

[@samdagle1373]

13:40 Somebody else has probably already explained it to you by now, but number woo and the lazer exploding the city was meant as a "made in china" joke

[@SolidSpartanX]

That doesn't really make it funnier. It's still a stupid, unfunny joke.

[@slappybird4660]

Even if that's intentional, the scene still doesn't make sense since if Number Woo can free himself, then why he didn't do that to begin with?

[@poxy1000]

Clank can be a secret agent and still be a movie star playing the character. the movie would be a mask to make anyone claiming his status as an agent to be a crazy person.

[@dylansurendranath3091]

Oh boy, we've all been looking forward to this video...

[@StationComics]

Does anyone got the "Perfect Mirror" Skill Point? That's IMPOSSIBLE! 😡

[@aldebaran2643]

Tell me about it. This game, to this day, is the only pre-PS4 Ratchet game I never 100%ed.

[@StationComics]

@@aldebaran2643 same with me 😢

[@aldebaran2643]

@@StationComics A month ago I started up Size Matters after YEARS of not playing it, I never truly finished it cuz of No More Varmints, one of the Giant Clank shooter skill points. Got it on the first try. Guess I was small and unexperienced?

[@infamousdood1696]

I got that one was a bitch actually have 65/65 psp

[@StationComics]

@@infamousdood1696 congratulations! Let me ask you, if the enemies shoot the dam once you have to restart the level right?

[@horricule451]

I think there's a pretty interesting discussion to be had about what constitutes the "worst video game". Because like, I've played a few games like Hong Kong 97 or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for the NES that are barely even video games, and as a kid I played quite a few licensed games that were downright unplayable (there was this one penguins of madagascar game I had for the DS that you literally couldn't even beat. Like, you got to the last level and there was no way for you to progress forward) but none of them managed to emotionally break me the way that Megaman X7 did

[@nchldmn]

You cant escape his grasp, he has returned!

[@bowiebazinga2019]

I would love a possible re-review of the Jak series and then the patreon incentive is of either Daxter or The Lost Frontier. Would be fun I think.

[@davidtomandl3]

From what I remember, Klunk is easy in the first run but literally impossible to beat in challenge mode

[@ghostydemon4379]

My only experience with this game was nabbing my brothers psp and playing it, but I don't think I played it for very long. I actually kinda liked the Clank sections in previous games too

[@keithfernandez8546]

Great job on this review J, can’t wait to see and watch your Sonic Riders and Sonic Riders Zero Gravity review. When is that review coming out? Next Saturday?

[@mttrashcan-bg1ro]

Man I would love to see re-reviews of the rest of the Ratchet and Clank games, at least the PS3 ones. Your videos are so good nowadays.

[@oxcare5]

The greatest part about this game is Qwark singing during the Opera section

[@Chase1.9]

The render of Ratchet on the back of the box just disturbs me….I think it’s staring into my soul….

[@Benjamillion]

It's a sign that he wants out of an awful game

[@zernek9199]

Finally, Megaman X6 looks like an amazing game

[@Benjamillion]

I wish I could agree.

[@OlaftheGreat]

I adored this game as a kid. Maybe I have low standards but I absolutely adored Quark's tall tales

[@Nobodyfrom2003]

Not trynna hate, but you also said that Size Matters' weapons were the worst, honestly that argument has less of an impact and now I doubt if you are just using hyperbolic words to make it seem worst than it is =/

[@Mike14264]

When a flamethrower takes 5 seconds to kill a basic slime monster, when it takes one millisecond to kill the same kinda enemy in another game, you know you've balls'd it. These weapons are just not it. Only one is a ranged weapon (and it's not a fast shooting one either), all others are close combat, and more than half of them feel worse than your punches simply because they're slower and let you do less damage/inputs by the second. The actually powerful ones can't be used too much in each segment with enemies since you can only use like 10 of them before refilling.

[@youngmasterzhi]

My brother once joked that I frequently break out of the hologuise because I kept farting

[@Ospyro3em]

Wow, I've really enjoyed watching this series. And I agree on a lot of your views too. I've never had the patience to finish Size Matters, but with Secret Agent Clank I just never even had the desire to play past the first level. Glad to see I really wasn't missing anything.

[@PaulieWalnuts13]

Insomniac has confirmed this game is a canon in universe movie

[@universaltimeline8217]

i did not know this game was this bad but at the other hand i was 7 when i played this

[@Page153]

Please do rereviews of the rest of the series (and ones that you haven't done) I think it would be great.

[@sonofhades57]

I really don't have anything to say on this one that you didn't in this video. The stealth is bad, the weapons are mostly bad, the writing is terribad. I regret having spent any time with this non-canon atrocity as a kid. At least I can say I beat it and never have to play it again even out of a sense of completionist duty.

[@McZachary44]

The bad guy freeing himself, and the torrent gun destroying the city was a reference to the James Bond movies in my opinion. It could’ve been explained if they had a clip of Clank laughing, and saying how he sabotaged the gun

[@adamwhaley1819]

I’ve just recently found your channel and have been having a blast going through your catalog. You’re great

[@edoardoconsogno7902]

Probably because I was a child, but i REALLY LOVED this game. I know that is objectively bad, but I stll have a lot of fun

[@Carlos-Garcia47]

I remember I picked this up in the bargain bin when I was younger, played it for a bit and then never ever touched it again😂

[@leah69420lol]

I remember playing through the entire game and being so mad at the ending telling me to replay again on hard or go back to before I finished the game.

[@xerxBreak]

one addendum: while not as weirdly hard on the first run as Size Matters' endgame, the NG+ modifier is completely broken im pretty sure Clunk is straight up impossible on challenge mode

[@Mike14264]

I remember playing this game, having an alright time, but then reaching a point where the enemies were too tough for any strategy I came up with. The casino level was hell, yeah. I barely got through the toxic planet with the slimes, and I remained stuck in the bolt factory planet. Not gonna lie, hearing you complain about the stealth mechanics and the combat made me feel heard. The rhythm game things were... there, the Master Key puzzles were kinda ok, the vehicle parts were pretty fun to what I recall, I didn't run into any bugs either... But the stealth, if it was the focus, then it was a miserable mechanic that I had to work myself around, and the combat had to be too close to the enemies for how weak the weapons were, to the point the regular punches were better simply because they were actually faster. I always tried to go for the quiet takedowns, but it was never a guarantee through all sections of enemies (and yes, their duration got tiring, especially after multiple tries through the same segments of a level). I kinda wonder how would a better version of this game look like. Now, not all was bad to me, at least back then. I liked the segments with the three little bots alright (from what I recall at least), and _some_ of the Quark segments wete pretty enjoyable due to how silly they were, you were always doing something different in each!... but I also remember the Opera one lasting way too long for my liking. As for the Ratchet segments, I could say I was just not good at these parts, or blame the "one-analog only" PSP controls, or the same issue in Size Matters with the weaker weapons... but I can't say for sure. I wasn't super good at them, and they were always something I "had to do" in order to continue.

[@yamabro2482]

Man I repressed some of these memories. Seeing those bugs again is traumatic

[@stevehammond9804]

So the way I’ve reconciled the TV show vs references to real event is basically like what we’ve seen in other TV shows. Take Big Bang Theory. Wil Wheaton is on the show as himself and references the fact that he did indeed play Wesley on TNG, but then all the events that happened to him in the show are pure fiction. So to create a SAC episode that feels ‘real’ (in the R&C universe at least) the show references ‘real’ events but creates a fictional narrative for the ‘real’ characters. At least that’s how I see it

[@casquinha_mista]

This game was basically how I got introduced to the ratchet and clank series and I liked it a lot when I played it on my psp. Then I played size matters and liked it too, never got to play the ps2 ones though.

[@SaraphDarklaw]

You got deprived! Those were so good.

[@casquinha_mista]

@@SaraphDarklaw yeah by watching these reviews they look pretty good, I tried to play it once on pcsx2 but it wasn't really working

[@wolvishreign8895]

@@casquinha_mista Same

[@Mike14264]

My condolences. I honestly wished I had at least seen the PS2 games as a kid, at least I'd know what I was missing out on back then instead of only knowing the PSP games. To think they looked pretty awesome as a kid, having seen others play them... until I actually played this one myself. And it took me a while before I started actually disliking the game too.

[@9sonassonas9]

Why "Secret Agent Clank" is the Game of the Century Released in 2008 for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), Secret Agent Clank stands out as a groundbreaking entry in the Ratchet & Clank series, redefining what fans expected from the franchise. This game is a bold departure from its predecessors, focusing on Clank, the sidekick, rather than Ratchet, the main hero. This shift brings a fresh perspective, immersing players in a spy-themed adventure reminiscent of classic James Bond films, with Clank assuming the role of a suave secret agent. The gameplay in Secret Agent Clank is a masterful blend of stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving, setting it apart from traditional platformers. Clank’s missions require sneaking past enemies and using an array of inventive gadgets like cufflink bombs and bowtie boomerangs. This variety ensures that the game remains engaging and dynamic, offering challenges that are both creative and fun. Additionally, rhythm-based mini-games add an unexpected twist, providing a unique blend of timing and style that enhances the overall experience. The storyline is another highlight, filled with humor, intrigue, and unexpected plot twists. Clank’s quest to clear Ratchet’s name after a wrongful accusation unfolds with a perfect balance of comedy and suspense. The narrative is rich with parodies of spy film clichés, adding a layer of entertainment that complements the action-packed gameplay. Visually, Secret Agent Clank impresses with its sleek and colorful graphics, which are remarkably polished for a handheld game. The attention to detail in character design and environments creates a vibrant and immersive world that pulls players into Clank’s espionage escapades. The sound design, featuring a catchy spy-themed soundtrack and immersive audio effects, further enhances the atmosphere, making each mission feel like a scene from a blockbuster spy film. Beyond its engaging gameplay and captivating storyline, Secret Agent Clank offers significant replayability. The variety of challenges, collectibles, and unlockable content encourage players to return, making each playthrough a new and exciting experience. Its influence extends beyond just being a fun game; it set a precedent for successful spin-offs in major franchises, showcasing how secondary characters can lead compelling adventures. In conclusion, Secret Agent Clank is not just a standout in the Ratchet & Clank series but a defining game of its era. Its innovative approach, blending stealth with action and humor, combined with its memorable characters and stylish presentation, make it a timeless classic. Secret Agent Clank is truly the game of the century, capturing the essence of what makes gaming both exciting and endlessly entertaining.

[@zeez7777]

skill issue

[@triledink]

This is oftern called the worst ratchet and clank game (excluding mobile games), but I got to admit the Quark opera scene is pretty awesome. Also if I had to admit again, I personally think that every game in the series is good, though obviously some are greater than the other such as the beloved ACIT, Rift and GC.

[@fizzrpg9961]

I remember playing this on my Vita a few years back through two plane rides and a car trip, there were some good moments, like the over the top snowboarding section, and the dancing rhythm section before, but besides that it was kinda eh

[@Sanker1]

The fact that this was the first game i played in my life and that everyone hates it makes me feel bad for high impact, because i have some kind of love to that company (like, i didnt even knew that Ratchet is the main character of the series until i was 10) I also beated this game on the same savefile like 5 times, actually i think i beated the game to the 100% accidentally lol I guess i just had a lot of free time (Also it was the PS2 version, so its even worse)

[@Mike14264]

I have more love for them simply because they made Phineas and Ferb Into the Second Dimension for the Wii. Definitely not thanks to this game, sorry to say.

[@kidprime6863]

This game, in fact, marks the first and, so far, only time Giant Clank speaks and the first time we see Ratchet without his gloves on

[@GTEarney]

When I last played the game ages ago I thought it was the gadgebots in the section before the Japanese city level that sabotaged the turret, making it explode.

[@DutchPlanDerLinde]

I really like this game tbh. The clank levels were decent and I loved the ratchet arenas. Big part of my childhood. Replaying this game right now and I really don’t get the hate.

[@w04h]

Jesus christ you're overanalyzing a game from 2008 as if it was a AAA with 100 mil budget. It's a fun game for kids, it's not that deep ffs. I clocked in over 100hrs on PSP as 10 year old, playing it during long car rides to make the time pass quicker and loved it.

[@rouge939]

So because you have nostalgia for a shitty low effort game that means it’s immune to criticism?

[@yxrackman2397]

⁠​⁠@@rouge939I get what hes trying to say but it seems like there’s some level of high expectations when it comes to the psp ratchet and clank games as if they’re suppose to be on par if not better than their predecessors or relatives on the ps2/3. With that being said It’s commendable how this game and size matters “attempts” to fit the ratchet and clank experience on a small handheld while having decent content to keep you entertained for hour despite its shitty flaws. This could have easily been as short as quest for booty Plus I take size matters or full frontal assault for being the worst ratchet and clank game compared to this one. If anything this game is probably the most original out of the whole series

[@DjNinjaRj]

Loved the original review, I am excited

[@uhobme2028]

I remember saving money for this game as a kid and getting mad at my dad for forgeting the UMD at the store (It was in another town). I could never finish Size Matter so in retrospect, probably wasted the money if i'd got it or not

[@Rabbitlord108]

Pretty sure Number Woo (The guy Clank pinned to a wall) is voiced by Lex Lang (Or someone who sounds like him) because I hear his version of Dr Cortex when I hear Woo's voice.

[@blindertherabbit]

the thing that bothers me the most about this game is that it ruined the ratchet and clank series for me. it's the first ratchet game i ever played as a kid, so i grew ACCUSTOMED to playing as clank for most of the game. when i tried out size matters later on as a teen, it felt SO weird to play as ratchet. it was so offputting i genuinely couldn't get past the first few stages of the game. thanks secret agent, look what you've done! 😭

[@verzocktes]

fun fact in the PS2 Version there is a bug where the black bars disappear behinde the huge rotating "sponges" (no they are not really modled)

[@charlottepitt100]

Honestly I really liked secret agent clank at least it was better than size matters at least to me

[@dodovomitory3496]

My dad paid 50$ for this game I was so happy to see another Ratchet and Clank on psp. I didn't have a PS2 back then

[@DilosEkens]

Not having the rose tinted glasses for this game is going to make this first playthrough rough. I just %100'd Size Matters and unfortunately don't feel like I can start Tools of Destruction until I finish this... At least ToD is gonna feel amazing.

[@editmanrgg2844]

Huh not sure anyone noticed but around 2:40 till the end of the video is when the video glitched out and is out of sync with the audio and video you'll notice there isn't any sound by 30:02 but the video is still going.

[@LasagaMan]

I don't know, but there's a part that was cut becuase reasons.

[@Cykelpump33]

All i remember from this game was the PS2 port i had could not even load a save file. It all ended up ruining the memory card.

[@MattCrossMedia]

Glad you reached your first Patreon stretch goal! But Jesus. Bad games can have good things about them or even things worth heckling and laughing at. The worst games are like voids: coming out of nowhere and being drained of value. This game sounds like a void for Ratchet. And a prime example that just because you're a spinoff or on weaker handheld hardware, you shouldn't stop giving a shit about quality or consistency.

[@JVPTH3MVP]

The final boss is truly impossible on challenge mod.

[@carbonfibre_]

My theory is that it's an in universe movie. That's it.

[@meloetta7545]

No matter what version of secret agent clank, the game sucks so bad.

[@noobyduder7668]

This series made me buy the original ratchet and clank trilogy + deadlocked. I only ever had size matters on the PS2, so I wanna see how an actual good ratchet and clank game plays.

[@alilsadpotato]

This game was definitely one of my favorite psp games when I was a kid. Once you're older yeah sure, it really doesn't look that amazing. But for me it introduced me to ratchet n clank and i'll be thankfull to it for that. It will still be one of my favorite psp games and will keep being regardless. Great video nonetheless though.

[@Benjamillion]

I recall Game Informer giving it a score of a 6 and I found that too be too courteous.