Johnny vs. Ratchet & Clank (2002)

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In today's episode, Ratchet & Clank finally make their way onto my channel! Let the Ratchet and Clank Marathon begin.
#Ratchet&Clank #InsomniacGames #Sony

[@ryaku5]

The fact that Sly Cooper, a master thief, slid under your radar, just goes to show how awesome of a game it is. You literally didn't notice it.

[@wjbushjr]

Because he was sneaky.

[@Twilight17Petkoton]

Unfortunately no new Sly Cooper 5 and Jax games for Sony so they are trap of limbo aka a hiatus or never returning ever again.

[@wjbushjr]

@@Twilight17Petkoton someone should buy the rights

[@Twilight17Petkoton]

@@wjbushjr Unfortunately who getting the rights to Sly Cooper and Jax and Dexter games?

[@wjbushjr]

@@Twilight17Petkoton Idk some fan should, so fans can just make the games instead of waiting on a company that doesn't care. Infamous as well.

[@Caddicarus]

Ratchet can be a teeny bit of an asshole in this, but if you ask me it’s so much better than the cutesy bland marketable airhead he becomes in the PS4 remake lol

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

Agreed, though thankfully I think Ratchet & Clank 2 & 3 do a great job in finding that middle ground of making him an endearing protagonist and partner to Clank.

[@u.dplaythroughs8486]

Hi Caddy, enjoy your Crash Bandicoot content

[@demiliomason1565]

So caddie when will you review ratchet and clank? Long time fan by the way, glad to see you're still going stromg.

[@vinnythewebsurfer]

I do wish they didn’t have to change voice Actors. I really liked his original voice actor’s performance.

[@MacNava]

Wish you had variety in your videos again...

[@irishONgaming]

Johnny has finally gonna started making his way through the PS2 big three platformers! And he’s starting with the only one of them that is still active. Hell yeah

[@CyberKnightProbably]

Probably the most “fun” of three big Sony platformer games, cause of how many gadgets you can take into levels.

[@irishONgaming]

@@CyberKnightProbably I love them all but I see what you mean. I think out of the three Ratchet is also the series that can just continue forever and get away with it. While I’m of the unpopular opinion that Sly and Jak both had strong trilogies that concluded well and don’t need any more sequels.

[@zigslotheon]

Uh did we all collectively forget about the N.Sane Trilogy plus Crash 4 (for real this time) and the Reignited Trilogy?

[@rexthewolf3149]

@@zigslotheonSorry to inform you but crash 4 didn’t sell well enough for activsion so Vicarious Visions were sent back to the COD Mines. So crash is dead again

[@irishONgaming]

@@zigslotheon Crash and Spyro are from the PS1.

[@leithaziz2716]

One thing that makes RC1 stand out compared to the later entries is the more "grungy" aesthetic overall. Things like the HUD having a CRT look, the weapons looking very strung together with bolts and screws (that is to say, they don't look very over the top). It's a unique look that didn't really carry over in the future.

[@MajaEmilieWinkler]

Yeah later games would start doing the exact opposite of having a more generic stylish sci fi aestethic and i really wish they had kept doing the first one

[@TerrorOfTalos]

Well the shift in weapon design does make sense. In GC megacorp was more advanced than gadgetron at the time (just look at planet Barlow) and it's the reason why they moved to a another galaxy where there wasn't any competition. Then in UYA/3 gadgetron eventually improved their own tech so weapons became much more advanced compared to RaC 1.

[@the-aspiring-creator4249]

Honestly I'm kind of glad they went more ridiculous in later installments instead of keeping with this grungy look. I love me some used sci-fi but it just blends so much better with the game's already goofy tone to have the weapons match.

[@jlev1028]

So, basically like the Star Wars Original Trilogy is what you're saying?

[@bearerofbadnews1375]

The original trilogy of on the PS2 had a cynical tone where everyone in the galaxy wanted something wether it be fame or bolts. The PS3 era changed things it got more serious and played the whole pirate ghost thing straight in quest for booty where it was a joke in up your arsenal.

[@mandalorianhunter1]

I remember just telling my grandma to get me whatever for my birthday back in 2004. She got me Finding Nemo, Pac-Man World 2 and this game. I have loved Ratchet and Clank ever since.

[@Lemonjuicen]

NO WAY BRO U GOT FINDING NEMO

[@mandalorianhunter1]

@@Lemonjuicen the game was fun

[@battlinjoe2592]

_What the fuck, I got this exact same combo of games_ ?

[@mandalorianhunter1]

@@battlinjoe2592 oh snap the coincidence. It was a good birthday

[@Gamesmarts194]

"Pac-Man World 2" Oh dear, how long did it take to start ripping your hair out?

[@spooky0407]

About Ratchet's behavior in the first game: Being a loner hyper-fixated on your only interest in a world that doesn't give a shit about you beyond how much money is in your pocket is bound to leave you an angry bastard.

[@DesignDoc]

Ratchet 1 will always be special to me. Its rougher edges in combat and its Metroidvania-lite structure actually make it pretty refreshing to go back to every now and then compared to some of the later games which while good, can get just a little too samey when played back to back.

[@lenarmangum8630]

12:55 Mario’s a plumber and you don’t see him doing much plumbing work outside of a few occasions, but for the most part he’s rescuing kidnapped princesses and stomping on giant turtles heads.

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

Which is funny because his Voice Actor makes an appearance in this series.

[@raikaria3090]

"The alien snappers and crabs" Ah yes; those guys are the toughest non-vehicle regular enemies. Most enemies take 1~3 wrench hits [with Hyper-Strikes counting as 2]. The snappers take 4. The crabs take 5. And both retaliate when hit too. Even the endgame enemies have 3HP. And the former are in what is basically level and not even the 1/3 mark while the crabs are before the 2/3 mark. Also; the paywalls are part of the game's theme, which is satirsation of corporate/capitalist culture. There's a reason why the "hero" is a sellout and the main villain is capitalism extreme.

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

It’s true though thankfully by the third game it’s mostly about the characters more than anything. Though seeing Johnny refer to the mad scientist archetype… I wonder how that comments going to age.

[@suntannedduck2388]

Agreed with the enemy health the scaling is well done to just an annoyance/pull hair out levels even when from a distance/going with crowd control weapons sometimes and the 'ignore the wrench' strategy with it being for boxes to save ammo. Besides being a leftover of Moneybags from Spyro having gem paywalls but yes it fits the theme well. I am glad they removed them but 2&3 made them not as bad as 1 so eh they aren't as missed even besides the theming.

[@Stevengubler]

This game right here is the reason that I play video games today. Some of the most cherished memories I have of are playing Ratchet and Clank with my father and older sister. I somehow ended up being the first in the family to beat it at just 4 years old, and I've replayed it dozens if not a hundred times since. I love everything about it, it's still my favorite game ever made.

[@bcbitchkkv]

Woot, you beat the Blackwater City water level ("time attack") at the age of 4? That section was so stressful for me, and I played it aged 8, back then :D

[@Stevengubler]

@@bcbitchkkv Don't get me wrong, I got stuck on parts like that a lot, and I'm pretty sure I did have to ask my dad for help from time to time. But yeah, the first time I ever beat Drek was when I was about 4.

[@bcbitchkkv]

@@Stevengubler damn! After recently ‘re-discovering’ R&C since December, primarily through Golden Bolt’s videos, I was kinda shocked to see how ‘flawless’ you had to be for that section, and was kinda impressed with my past self for that performance. Imagining a 4 year old nailing that almost makes me dizzy, haha! I only started my first video games at that age (Toy Story 2 & Tarzan), and since I was always stuck on level 1, my parents remember the soundtrack to this day 😂

[@gizmo123473]

I love how Johnny sneaked in that "Headless Sly" moment from the SGB playthrough at 2:38, it was one of the most memorable parts of that LP.

[@Rutgerman95]

The wonders of live let's plays

[@DeliriousDaydreamer]

"And that was Clockla's true revenge. To decapitate my buddy, Sly."

[@BugsyFoga]

Now this is a series I’ve been waiting for Johnny to cover for a long time now, glad see him finally get to it.

[@rexwrecks2735]

I agree ratchet and clank and George of the jungle on Ps2 enthusiast Nathaniel Foga!

[@Volvagia1927]

Ratchet & Clank becoming only the third console platformer franchise (Mario, Sonic, Ratchet & Clank) to actually sustain itself across three or more consecutive console generations? No one would have thought that in the PS2 days. Crash DIED across his next two generations of output. Spyro went on ice after his second generation of output. Jak was a one generation and done (because Naughty Dog had a habit of that). Sly died after his second generation. Blinx couldn't even last past a single console. And that's also forgetting all the flop or bomb platformers that only got one instalment on the PS2/Xbox/Gamecube generation.

[@thelegendofstonecoldstevea3205]

@@Volvagia1927 sly died after the PS2 was revived for PS3 only to be killed again.

[@jordandillow3423]

Nathaniel bandy called and he said he wants his first name back

[@ZeroRosay]

The amount of "Raycons" John must have is about more or the same amount copies of Sonic 1 he has

[@blyjd91]

Was just thinking the same! Probably needs to build more storage soon.

[@landontrahan5770]

Does the version you can get of Sonic 1 in the console version of Sonic Generations count too?

[@joemiguel5202]

Is it just me?? Or is Johnny’s voice is so chill and soothing that you can use it like ASMR videos 😂😂😂

[@Barrnickle]

Never thought Johnny would get to this series. Grew up playing the first 3 on PS2 over and over again. Especially the first one.

[@MrKideon]

I look forward to how pump he be with all the new features of going Commando he love it

[@Triforce9426]

I never thought to compare this game to Shadow the Hedgehog but now that I think of it there really are a lot of parallels between the two

[@RayManiac90]

Actually with Shadow they took alot inspiration even from Jak 2, Sonic Team saw the difference style from Jak 1 and 2 and thought they could did the same, the only difference tho between Jak and Ratchet games is the fact Shadow is not fun or polished

[@MrBonzeMedal]

One of the things I’ve learned to love about this game is how it attacks the Hero’s First Journey story. Instead of adventure and wonderment, you’re met with greedy and manipulative people who wring you for cash and force you to do their dirty work. The hero you’ve spent the first half of the game idolizing ends up being like everyone else. Ratchet quickly understands this and just journeys for his own selfish enjoyment and desires. While Clank, the robot has that naive desire to do good.

[@SkywalkerAni]

Like I said last time, I'm so glad you're looking at this series, and I'm glad you had fun with this one, because it only gets better!

[@mirage809]

Ah man. This has me hyped. My dad bought us a PS2 back in 2002 for Christmas and it came with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, Jak & Daxter and this. Ratchet and Clank was by far the game I played the most. Recently replayed it and the game has held up great. It suffers from some early installment weirdness, but pretty much every single gripe will get fixed with later games in the series. Never knew Insomniac and Naughty Dog shared a building. Makes so much sense with how much these games share. When you beat the game and decide to restart it in challenge mode the game doubles your bolt income. The RYNO was originally intended to be a game breaker that you got after your first play through. 7 year old me grinded bolts for it though. Took forever, but it was hilarious when it wiped out the screen like nobody's business. Also got stuck on Blackwater city's water section (the path to get to Qwark's trailer). That was my water temple. Caused a dislike of water levels that lasts to this day.

[@Kaiwala]

haha yeah I was only born in 2002 but I still have fond memories of hating the everloving **** out of that sewer level. I also got stuck on Oltanis Orbit - Gemlik Base because I didn't realise you needed to blow up those towers with a rocket launcher... mainly because I couldn't read back then.

[@mirage809]

@@Kaiwala I got stuck in a million different places in those games as well. Mostly because of not being able to understand English. Learned English through sheer stubbornness and beating every PS2 game in the series about 5 times.

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

I love the fact that all of your issues with this game are fixed in the sequels. You're going to love this series.

[@Chiakiandmikanarebest]

When I heard John was taking a look at this series I decided to go back and finish the second game, playing the third game rn

[@staticshock4239]

For me Ratchet and Clank is one of the most consistently great franchises. Even the lesser games are good.

[@SeleneDethly]

Yeah, Ratchet and Clank is sorta the gaming equal to Futurama where there are little to no bad entries, but even the weak/low points tend to be better then other series' weak/low points. Like my biggest grip with some weaker games is that some of them feel like they're too short. and that's usually the worst I can say about some of them.

[@Treetops27]

Except for the Ps4 game

[@KokkoroKai]

Or the newest

[@ShockwaveFPSStudios]

@@KokkoroKai Rift Apart’s cool

[@bearerofbadnews1375]

It the franchise insomniac never really moved on from even with the Spiderman games. Where as Naughty dog moved away from Jak and go on to make the uncharted series and the last of us then ruined it forever with part 2. And, Sucker punch would make ghost of Tsushima

[@thepriorstone4064]

It’s crazy knowing there’s this whole area of gaming that a lot of people have no idea about

[@HeroesRiseUp]

The day has finally come, I’ve been waiting for Johnny to tackle this series for YEARS now. Where’s my popcorn?? :D

[@IamaPERSON]

BEGONE BOT

[@RyanStorey1231]

Now we just need Jak & Daxter and I can die happy.

[@Weareonenation303]

I'm legit surprised Johnny took literally an eternity to finally cover the R&C games given their popularity.

[@alfredojones1330]

Just a heads up for anyone looking to get into this series: while the HD Collection is the best way to get the first three games legally it has a few glitches not present in the original PS2 games. None of it is game breaking, and if you have no nostalgia for the originals you may not notice some of them, but it is there. Personally I'd recommend either following Johnny's example and playing them on an actual PS2 or barring that an emulator. Also don't bother playing the HD port of Ratchet: Deadlock. That one is so borked it's borderline unplayable.

[@The64Whore]

I guess I need to try the ps2 version. Its been years but I got the platinum on deadlocked hd I remember loving it at the time when it released

[@Iinneus]

It's true, and is a real shame! I wish the HD Collection was just a little better put together.

[@Obe_omer]

I tried playing it on the ps2 emulator and it's so hard to emulate with amount of details that this game has.

[@Trans4Hire]

I played through Deadlocked HD multiple times and never encountered any game breaking bugs, but I've played through UYA 3 times in HD and each time encountered a different game breaking bug towards the end of my playthrough forcing me to restart

[@leithaziz2716]

@@Obe_omer The PS2 trilogy notoriously is very janky with frame rate and textures when emulated. It has to do with how PS2 games were coded specifically for a PS2 console. When you run them with a different machines, you tend to run into issues.

[@ARCADE_EXE]

20 years later, this series is still going! I'm excited for this.

[@sunlitsonata6853]

14:05 Ironic that comparison was made because Iizuka was definitely inspired by Jak II and this game's sequel Going Commando when starting production on Shadow the Hedgehog

[@lugbzurg8987]

Huh... The "Ratchet doesn't do much ratcheting" revelation is something I never considered. And I like how he made the Shadow the Hedgehog comparison right out of the gate! Plus, learning about the endless bolts glitch from the get-go...? How...!?

[@jacktwelve1710]

Ratchet does more mechanic Stuff in later games but it is something that first game barely does anything with

[@solidskullz5736]

Now that’s a goddamn classic if I’ve ever seen one

[@galaxy_kitten95]

The time has come! It brings a huge smile on my face to see Johnny FINALLY tackle Ratchet & Clank! Easily one of my all time favorite series period.

[@AlkonKomm]

the first Ratchet & Clank is a game I changed my mind on the most. I didn't grow up with these games, and only got into them a few years ago; I started with the furure series, and after finishing that I went back to the PS2 games. I absolutely hated it. It felt clunky, unfair, and my first impression was that in terms of gameplay R&C 1 was way worse than any of the future games. Here is the thing though: Now, a few years later and having replayed 1, it's actually one of my favorites. You cannot play R&C 1 like the future games. If you try to play it the same way, as a simple run & gun shooter, you will get absolutely demolished. R&C 1 is more like an adventure/platforming game with shooting elements. Its easy to run out of ammo and bolts in this game, you do have to use melee a lot of times, and the enemies constantly pose a threat. If you run into rooms guns blazing, you will die immediately. The absence of a strafe button is what drove me mad at first, cause I played the future series first... but here is the thing, I actually think that that is one of the games biggest features. Introducing strafing made this series way easier, and it also made a lot of the weapons feel... exactly the same. Why? Because almost all weapons in future games let you strafe left & right while jumping up and down to avoid damage while effectively fighting the enemies. Basically, you hold down the shoot button while strafing and you win. I am exaggerating a bit, but anybody who has played R&C 1 and then the future games knows what im talking about. If you tackle R&C 1 the right way, it is actually really fun to play. Strategize, don't run in guns blazing, save the right ammo for the right situation, and so on. The combat ends up being really fun and challenging if you don't expect it to be exactly like the sequels. Besides the gameplay I will just say that R&C 1 has BY FAR the best OST of the entire series, it gets you freaking PUMPED (only R&C 2 comes close), the banter and back and forth between Ratchet & Clank is entertaining as hell, and the story is a rather on the nose critique of capitalism, but done well. Visually, for a PS2 game, and the first entry into this series, it looks stunning, and the level design is great. There are many planets, branching paths, and quite a lot of variety. I really don't have much complaints about this game, it comes rather close to being perfect. Tl;dr: This game is a classic, dont let the absence of strafing discourage you and give it a fair chance.

[@PhonixTeam]

Johnny I must’ve been waiting coming on 12 years for you to cover these games. I’m born in 1998 and following since your SGB sonic colours review in 2010. I replay these games every year, they are my favourite games probably ever made. The level of creativity in these old ones is just explosive. Cheers mate. Forget the sold out newer games HAHA Jak 2 will test if you’re actually any good at video games or not. Maybe it’s just the end of my abusive relationship with it, but it is probably my favourite out of all the ratchets and the jaks. Uh oh. Red troopers approaching

[@Countsmegula]

Ah, one of my favourite franchises! About time you got to look at this after promising it so long ago.

[@shanen.1541]

I was so addicted to this game and have been pleased with how solid the franchise has been, imo. 😊

[@duke920]

16:30 Johnny, if you're complaining about the checkpoints in RaC. Lemme tell you right now, YOU ARE NOT READY FOR JAK 2

[@SegaNintendoGuy64]

As people already know, Clank is voiced by David Kaye of Beast Wars Megatron star, OOOHHH YYEESS!!

[@Mitch-K]

"This game STARVES you for checkpoints" Might want to get used to that.

[@leithaziz2716]

*Laughs in Jak 2*

[@kratosgow342]

@@leithaziz2716 Jak 2 is pretty generous with checkpoint if the mission is platforming focused but if the mission involved shooting yeah pray that you made it to the end

[@DoctorMinjinx]

As a kid with the PS2, I was a massive fan of Sly Cooper. I didn't get to Ratchet until my teen years, but I really do love this series. Never touched Jak though. No real reason, it's just the one that got away from me. I gotta give that one a try.

[@timsheppard6204]

At last my favorite series is finally getting a VS series can't wait to see more

[@HugoOfAstora]

So glad I found this channel! Super cozy vids to watch for nostalgia 😊

[@ThatNobodyXain]

aahh this review fills me with so much joy, esp since u enjoyed this game overall. you'll definitely love the games coming up and youre doing one of my 2 favorites from the PS2 era next and i am so looking forward to it.

[@djjamz2887]

Love to see a Johnny reviews on one of my favorite videogame franchises. Very excited for the upcoming reviews ahead.

[@markmorales7958]

“James Arnold Taylor isn’t voicing Ratchet in this game” (DING!)

[@rexaura9574]

Been looking forward to you covering these bangers!

[@vice-virgo9635]

I'd recommend the sequels, if anyone *was* on the fence, since I loved them. Ratchet certainly comes off as a whiny teenager, but does grow up a bit (very slightly, in some regards; leaps and bounds in others) and become more likable. The trilogy was (and still is) a lot of fun, flaws and all-including the annoying enemy respawns, when you had limited ammo in certain areas, and had to repeat it ad nauseum. It's not game-breaking, but can frustrate to the point of needing to put down the controller and take a break. Worth it, in my opinion, and one of my favorites to this day.

[@dragonreaper9850]

YES! You are in for a fun ride comrade! Have fun with this series!

[@Chev8703]

Finally! I've waited so long for this!

[@skyganfor8195]

Just what I needed, can't wait to watch this tonight.

[@ShrapnelStars]

Ooh! Thank you for looking at this series! it's one of my absolute favorites! 2, 3, Deadlocked, and A Crack in Time are my favorite games in the series. As something interesting, there is a developer commentary let's play series here on youtube by UselessPodcasts where one of the level designers and one of the programmers play through games 2, 3, and 1 together and talk about the development process and some of the psychology and logic behind different design decisions for those games. They also talk a bit about their relationship with Naughty Dog. The discussion that left the greatest impression on me was when they talked about the company's "90 degree turn" rule (discussed during 2) and "genre switching" rule (discussed during 3), which I really appreciated once I started noticing them in other games. Obviously no game is perfect, but I hope you enjoy the rest of the series!

[@colmoshea2542]

Hey Johnny! So glad your having a look at this now. Your videos were like my comfort food in 2020, between work and selfisolation and I'm a big R&C fan since I was 4. Can't wait to see where you go with your takes. 😁

[@blackdragon227]

Gotta say, you've been looking great these last few vids, man!

[@laxlan2067]

Best part of this video is the confirmation that Johnny watches Black Lagoon, also known as peak fiction.

[@rodrigodavet7512]

Oh, nice! Was waiting for this! R&C 2 was the first game I played when I got my ps2 in 2005 (technically, it was the demo), but I wouldn't actually play any of the games until last year, and now this is one of my favorite series!

[@Blayne06]

I got R&C 2 as a gift some 15 years back. Needless to say it quickly took up a lot of my time. It felt weird going back to the first game's mechanics.

[@LewtwoYT]

i have waited for this for ten years lets fucking go

[@burek8557]

Admittedly, I'd never thought I would see the day you cover this series as a long time fan of your channel. Glad to see you enjoy it so far!

[@BrenoRanyere]

Man! That was fast. The previous video felt like it came out yesterday. Glad to see you finally giving your opinions on this series!

[@michaeloverton04]

Johnny mentioning Black Lagoon put a smile on my face. Good taste in anime my man.

[@bZman]

BL is so awesome, and the manga is still ongoing which is just so good, next volume of it drops in August

[@teneesh3376]

To this day, this is one of the few games that really blends platforming and shooting mechanics. Even the ps2 sequels de-emphasise platforming. With battles mostly being in very flat areas. Mostly arenas. Even the remake of this game went all in on shooting and not really on platforming. Kinda wished the more recent game had more platforming elements, or at least more interesting platforming

[@toonzach2870]

A PS2 series going from being a mix of platforming and action to the sequel having more action with flat arena level design? I feel like I've heard of that somewhere before. My chain of memories is a little bit hazy, though.

[@teneesh3376]

@@toonzach2870 probably the gamingbrit. But he's right. Wasn't just paraphrasing what he said without playing them. I do agree after playing all of them

[@theirishviking9278]

the most recent game kinda reintroduced the platforming with the rift mechanic and that unlike every other game the majority of enemy's are faster than ratchet making you actually reposition rather than just back away slowly

[@TerrorOfTalos]

I mean platforming in the series for the longest was to mainly just break up the action more than be an actual focus. The real selling point of these games has always been the diverse and unique weapons, cool and fun gadgets, varied and memorable worlds to explore and the general art direction/characters.

[@TerrorOfTalos]

​@@theirishviking9278 Also the phantom dash is good for both combat encounters and general traversal.

[@jokesplays4059]

Im so happy to see you cover this series, its one of my favorites through the years. Ive played nearly EVERY title all but a clank spin off and the newest title on the PS5.. mostly since its impossible XD. cant wait to see you eventually get to some of my favorite titles, hope you enjoy them man!

[@Silent_Mochi]

This video came out alot sooner than I expected I'm so excited to see you take on the ratchet series :D

[@saltbaker8683]

Where It all began unlike the movie's reboot version!

[@BrandonMinguez]

I'm so excited to see your thoughts on the rest of the PS2 games! Also, if you enter the Blackwater City hoverboard race with the Hologuise, it just cancels the race and you get to walk around normally. I taped my controllers back in the day and used the taunter to get the RYNO as well and I think that's a part of wanting to see the pure destruction that comes with a gun called "rip ya a new one".

[@TTB976]

Finally! I've been looking foward to this all day! Just a casual Ratchet and Clank fan, mostly of just the first two games, so been really glad to see you finally tackle these and find enjoyment from your fresh perspective. Ratchet and Clank 1 is such a unique and solid game, with a presentation and design that I think all the sequels kinda lost. It's become one of my favorite games on the Playstation period, and just a great comfort game I can pick up and 100 percent anytime.

[@daytonchris8351]

after playing the ps4 remake i really felt like i missed out on playing the original versions back then. these are really good games.

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

Bless you bud it’s never too late, assuming Sony get their heads out their asses an out it on their new fly by night premium service.

[@christiantucker-allen7264]

Just in case you were wondering: Yes, the game titles are innuendos on purpose.

[@Retrosparks]

Omg I’ve waited YEEEEEEAAAAAARRRRSSS for a marathon on the ratchet and clank games and this is just the start :D Btw can’t wait to see you look at 3 and deadlocked those 2 are my personal favorites of the ps2 games

[@cr3d294]

About time! So stoked for this series.

[@EzDoesitYGO]

So happy you're gonna be looking at my favorite gaming franchise of all time, hope you have fun!

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

Really happy to see you enjoy the first game Johnny. I’ve got a funny feeling your going to love the second and third. I get what you mean about the lack of an auto lock-on when it comes to the first game, it’s a bit of an odd omission given the games focus on combat but I think it only really gets better from here.

[@hypno3057]

I'm so happy you're finally talking about these games. Been a fan of yours since like 2013 and I have always wanted to see you review these games. It's my personal favorite video game franchises, and let me tell you, things only get better from here. The second game is one of the best sequels out there imo. Can't wait to see you review it :)

[@jakylekuririn]

Wow, wasn't expecting this to show up in my feed, this is gonna be great!

[@AdamSFM]

Love this game, been subbed for years, nice to see you finally cover it. Ending made me laugh!

[@theking1900ful]

Johnny if you see this I’ve been a huge fan of yours for many years now and wanted to say thank you because you’re videos helped me get through my depression and can’t say thank you enough

[@aaronwharram]

YESS LETS GOOOO so excited he's finally gonna look at this series, second favorite only to Sonic for me

[@zaeverse3660]

Glad you're getting into the series, its one of my favorite franchises out there, have fun johnny!

[@senseisharktv7380]

Johnny you're one of the best KZbinrs rn thanks for all your amazing content!

[@NanaKyoto]

Ironically, I played the heck out of the Spyro trilogy (except for Year Of The Dragon), and skipped over the Ratchet & Clank games, mostly because we didn't get a PlayStation 2 until roughly around mid-late 2005, and even then, we just skipped over it. I did eventually got to try a Ratchet & Clank game since one of my cousins had a copy of the third game, and, while it was fun, I had absolutely no idea where to go back then. But now, years later, I have complete experience of the original PlayStation 2 trilogy (I've yet to play Deadlocked), and the first Ratchet & Clank, while rough around the edges, is still a good time, while also showcasing just what the PlayStation 2 was capable of, and it only got better from there.

[@ThunderTHR]

Really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the later titles, the quality-of-life improvements they made with the sequels really adds a whole lot to the games in the long run. Also, been wanting to ask about your setup at 22:03, I've been wanting to know what you use in particular for capturing PS2 footage? I really like the quality and am curious to know what you're using there. (Outside of the Elgato, since I could easily recognize one of those.)

[@benhaskayne9082]

you've definitely found your flow as a reviewer these past few years and i'm all for it! definitely improved alot since i found you ten years ago when you made chimney swifts minecraft series intro animation

[@harryscary2539]

Amazing that you started reviewing these series. Love ratchet and clank! Definitely one of the best games on the ps2. Hopefully you eventually review jak and sly! Amazing stuff John, great content as always👌🏻

[@jeffreviews1210]

It’s Crazy Because The Only Ratchet & Clank Game I Ever Played & Beaten Was The One On PS5 But Now I Feel Like Going Back And Playing All The Classics

[@leithaziz2716]

Rift Apart is awesome. Welcome Aboard.

[@jeffreviews1210]

@@leithaziz2716 Thank You Im Happy To Be Apart Of The Ride

[@sevaansevant]

Why do you capitalize all of your words? This is a genuine question; I'm not trying to be rude. I've seen some other people do that before and I'm just curious.

[@jeffreviews1210]

@@sevaansevant It Just Became A Habit For Some Reason Lol

[@toamatoro570]

I legitimately never thought I'd see the day. Been following you since your first Mario marathon in 2011 and always wondered what your thoughts on the Lombax and Lunchbox would be. You're gonna fucking love Going Commando, dude.

[@Galatea_ZX]

this was my first ratchet & clank game and to see you not only look at this game and the other games to follow it’s something special, especially since the series is turning 20 years old this year

[@Sephinova]

Wanted to see this series review for a long time. So cool to see it finally happen

[@DrNeferious-nc2wj]

This series to me is like crash to most people. When I was 5 my family got a ps2 and ratchet 2 came with it. It was the first game I ever played and I played the series so. Much. I even own most every game except those weird mobile only games tht were like for Nokia or something. I love the series so much

[@ExivusSol]

I really, Really, REALLY can't wait for this man to cover "A Crack in Time". I easy played that game 10 times over when i was a Kid, and I played it 10 times again when i found a copy at a store near my home town. And If Johnny ever sees this comment, I would highly recommend to complete this game, or at least to a certain extent. You'll be heavily rewarded for it.

[@troysuza2065]

A Crack in Time is in my opinion, the best game in the series

[@leithaziz2716]

Some people think A Crack in Time is overrated, and despite the short 8 month development period, alongside Rift Apart in many ways feeling like "what if we had more time to do that game again without cutting corners?", I still stand by that Crack in Time is one of the best entries in R&C. The finale absolutely slaps.

[@bobafett4265]

Woot our man Johnny is finally covering the Ratchet and Clank series, LET'S GO!!!

[@sanosu87]

Finally, I was waiting for years for you to cover the Ratchet and Clank series

[@mitchdesertsquiddogaming]

My first exposure on the series was a demo version of the first game and I was hooked in the series, I thought Ratchet & Clank was a great game, held back by the personalisation of some of the characters and the gameplay being a little too run of the mill despite the more creative gameplay, but it was a great start to the series like with Crash Bandicoot. Also Johnny, you're not alone with your opinion on Ratchet's arrogant hotheaded personality, I felt Ratchet had been improved in the sequels and at least he cares about the wellbeing of the galaxies that he and Clank are tasked to save. As for Qwark, he acts like a manchild so bad and he doesn't do his job properly at being a superhero.

[@travisherndon94]

Hell yeah Johnny finally going to do a review on Ratchet and Clank hopefully he'll eventually get to Jak and Daxter cause I want to see what's his opinion on that franchise.

[@kardfendarr4987]

This is such perfect timing since I've been jamming to this game's awesome soundtrack at work recently! :)

[@joeyjambo1224]

I was just watching a playthrough of Ratchet and Clank when you uploaded this. Gotta love coincidences!

[@pikminguy55]

Super SUPER glad you mentoined the checkpoint issues with this game, that always made me rage first time playing it. Meanwhile other reviewers (As well as some lets playesr) I have seen so far never seem to mention the checkpoint issue at all, making me think I just suck or something and that no other gamer found this to be a problem, but I''m glad you bought it up to let me know I wasn't the only one who didn't like how far strict the checkpoints were XD

[@thecardusguy5610]

Thank you for this John, I always loved Ratchet and a review about a game taking place in a world of cynical assholes wallowing in a sea of consumerism and unchecked capitalism is all I need to get away from the real wo- Oh wait...

[@Randomvideos3200]

I love how to clip you used of Sly Cooper was the infamous beheading glitch from Sly 2. One that I haven't seen anywhere else but with you guys and it's hilarious

[@Atalas5]

Well, this video certainly made me resolve to give the series a try. Awesome video as always, Johnny.

[@viliamsneakman1508]

I recently started playing this game for the first time and this game is fantastic. I should play the sequels after I finish this game.

[@hypno3057]

You absolutely should. R&C2 is one of my favorite sequels out there, as it fixes sooo many of the issues with the first game (which was already really fun), on top of adding so much more to the gameplay. And thankfully, almost all of the games are worth checking out, as most of them are super fun imo. Hope you enjoy the sequels!

[@leithaziz2716]

Going Commando is by far one the best "sequels" ever made. It improves on almost everything the 1st game setup, besides maybe the aesthetic and a lack of a central plot by the 2nd half of the game.

[@hypno3057]

@@leithaziz2716 Yep. It's honestly amazing how good of a sequel it is, considering it was kinda rushed (which explains some of the game's shortcomings). Still a fantastic sequel.

[@KonaSquid]

No mention of the great music?

[@KL42596]

Unforgivable omission

[@andrealopriore9062]

YES! Finally a Johnny Marathon on one of my all time favorite game franchises! I religiously played every R&C installment every time they were published and there were two instances where I picked the newest PlayStation system JUST to play its exclusive R&C game.

[@Hiltonium]

So incredibly hyped for you to tackle the big three PS2 platformers! These games shaped so much of my childhood. It's finally time