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R&C: Quest for Booty Is For Everybody
Posted by Kotaku US Edition at 8:20 AM on August 7, 2008
Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty will be hitting PSN pretty soon. By now, you're all familiar with the details since its E3 announcement. A short but sweet extended expansion for Tools of Destruction for a low, low price of $US 15. I got a demo of it today, and while it's a PSN-only download game, don't expect the graphics to take a hit, in fact, expect to see some improvements.
It's a wonder how Insomniac finds the time to make Resistance 2 and sprinkle on a little Ratchet and Clank in the same year. But they did, and boy you really have to hand it to them. Sure Quest for Booty is a short game, around 4 to 5 hours, but it still looks as good as any other game out there. It uses the same engine as Tools of Destruction, which Insomniac knows like the back of their hand, and that allowed the team to add some new lighting and environmental effects for new areas of the game.
Something I didn't really love about the later Ratchet titles was the focus on weapons. I like more platform-y games. So I was excited to find out there is less emphasis on weapons this time and more placed on platforming and puzzle solving. Ratchet doesn't even start with a weapon; you have to wack stuff with your wrench early on until you find one.
The level I saw didn't showcase it, but the theme of the game is about pirates and swashbuckling, so that's pretty exciting. I mean, pirates are awesome, right?
The gameplay itself is straight-up Ratchet, though. If you know the series, you'll feel right at home. I was told Insomniac wanted to release this to get people to try Ratchet who didn't before and who are new to the series. How that translates into the overall difficulty of the game remains to be seen.
Also, there are no trophies in this game, at the time of launch anyway. There's nothing stopping them from adding them in down the road, however. No saved data info from Tools of Destruction will carry over into Quest for Booty, either. They wanted to make this a completely separate experience.
One little hint was dropped to me about the ending. I had asked if the storyline for Quest for Booty would carry over into the next Ratchet game. I was told you're going to have to beat the game and find out and that there may be something interesting. Don't take that as any kind of confirmation, though.
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fokin_pikey
Posted 8:58 AM 7/8/08
Sly 4, Thugs in the Mist.
fokin_pikey
sir_carrot
Posted 8:56 AM 7/8/08
Very excited for the platforming.
That PS3 purchase is ever inching closer...
sir_carrot
luir
Posted 8:55 AM 7/8/08
''It's a wonder how Insomniac finds the time to make Resistance 2 and sprinkle on a little Ratchet and Clank in the same year. But they did''
OMG Insomniac is so good, they can make TWO games at the same time! and one of them isn't even a full one!
that is fucking incredible, i think we should declare them gods of game development now
luir
Altersparck
Posted 8:55 AM 7/8/08
There's a good chance that this will be a day one purchase for me. I'd really like to play R&CF first, though.
Altersparck
Baka_Survivor
Posted 8:45 AM 7/8/08
@Hulkamaniac: I would prefer "The Search for Sweet Sweet Poontang"
Baka_Survivor
Striderhayasa - Phillyyakk on PSN and Live.
Posted 8:43 AM 7/8/08
@Striderhayasa - Phillyyakk on PSN and Live.: sorry...did I mention this would be bought on arrival?
Striderhayasa - Phillyyakk on PSN and Live.
demonknightinuyasha
Posted 8:43 AM 7/8/08
cant wait for this, though i need to finish tools of destruction still >.<. Whats awesome is how big the game is. 4 to 5 hours of gameplay for 15 bucks? heavenly sword was what 5 to 6 and cost 60?
It's games like this that's really going to set the PSN apart from XBLA as far as game offerings are concerned.
demonknightinuyasha
fenderfuel08
Posted 8:39 AM 7/8/08
@DigitalHero: I'm pretty sure "Quest for Booty" is the best name to ever be given to a videogame. Ever.
fenderfuel08
Striderhayasa - Phillyyakk on PSN and Live.
Posted 8:38 AM 7/8/08
How the hell are we supposed to find time for all of these games and expansion packs and downloadables....?
Striderhayasa - Phillyyakk on PSN and Live.
fenderfuel08
Posted 8:37 AM 7/8/08
I did notice the enhanced graphics from the trailer I downloaded on the PSN, and they're quite impressive. Visually, the game is perfect--I really do not see how the graphics could be any better for this type of game.
I can't wait for this to come out. I'm counting the weeks--2 more after this one.
fenderfuel08
Amazon_Chris
Posted 8:37 AM 7/8/08
Maybe a demo will be released on PSN with the game so I kno if it is decent
Amazon_Chris
fokin_pikey
Posted 8:37 AM 7/8/08
R & C is the shizzle but when can I get my Sly fix? Huh SUCKER PUNCH???
fokin_pikey
formina
Posted 8:32 AM 7/8/08
I rented Tools of Destruction a couple weeks ago to see if I wanted to get this in the end. I decided against it. I kind of did the same thing with Going Commando. I played for awhile, and then got bored and just wanted to go play Prince of Persia or Uncharted (which I'm actually doing now of course). I played through Super Mario Galaxy, but I could only get myself to do the 60 star minimum, and usually only about 20 stars at a time or so. I just get bored from this style of platformers, so bleh. I'll probably end up passing on it, and just work on a Platinum in Uncharted instead, lol.
formina
Rotek
Posted 8:32 AM 7/8/08
I only just played through ToD so I'm looking forward to this quite a bit. I completely agree that the weapon focus detracted from the platforming in some of the later games, but they seem to have gotten back on track with the PS3 ones. Even if some of the weapons were a bit unbalanced.
Still, great fun, I eargerly anticipate this :-)
Rotek
DigitalHero
Posted 8:32 AM 7/8/08
The title still sounds like a porno though. Anyhow, I hope the game is good.
DigitalHero
ƒox
Posted 8:30 AM 7/8/08
Wow, $15? That's a pretty sweet deal.
ƒox
Hulkamaniac
Posted 8:30 AM 7/8/08
Hulkamania senses something (hulkamania snorts) awhh... Synonyms brother... Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty
Mechanical Toothed Wheel and The Sharp Sound: Voyage for Ass
Brothherrr!
Hulkamaniac
mfwahwah
Posted 8:30 AM 7/8/08
I was told Insomniac wanted to release this to get people to try Ratchet who didn't before and who are new to the series.
Well, that's me they're describing, and I am going to buy this :P.
mfwahwah
jeangrae
Posted 8:28 AM 7/8/08
That sounds awesome. I too prefer platforming to shooting, and I thought the series got heavier with the guns as it progressed. I liked how in the first two games you could take out most non-bosses with just the wrench.
jeangrae
The Yam!
Posted 8:27 AM 7/8/08
Can't wait for this!
The Yam!
EnigmaNemesis
Posted 8:23 AM 7/8/08
SWEET!
EnigmaNemesis
fenderfuel08
Posted 9:16 AM 7/8/08
@demonknightinuyasha: I agree. I feel like Sony is definately setting the PSN apart from Live with games like this, and in a very good way.
fenderfuel08
Elly
Posted 9:13 AM 7/8/08
Tools of Destruction was the first R&C I played since the original and I was blown away by the graphics and silky smooth controls. It'll be interesting to see just how they made it better.
4-5 hours for $15 isn't too bad, I suppose, at least compared to something like Heavenly Sword.
Elly
JoRo1986
Posted 9:46 AM 7/8/08
@luir: Wow, sounds like a fanboy is getting his panties in a bunch.
JoRo1986
enewtabie
Posted 9:44 AM 7/8/08
@Elly:
QA tests put it around 3 hours,so 4-5 is probably about right.The new wrench abilities are pretty neat.
enewtabie
LittleBigPlaneteer
Posted 9:43 AM 7/8/08
Today feels like Sony's gamers day all over again. Really appreciate all the news Jim.
LittleBigPlaneteer
wanion
Posted 9:38 AM 7/8/08
Something I didn't really love about the later Ratchet titles was the focus on weapons. I like more platform-y games. So I was excited to find out there is less emphasis on weapons this time and more placed on platforming and puzzle solving.
That's where we part ways. I think Deadlocked may actually have ended up being my favorite entry in the series b/c it was nothing but over-the-top exploding of creatures and things, although I did miss some of the exploration elements from previous titles.
Still, I'm looking forward to this one. Tools of Destruction was probably the main reason I bought the PS3 when I did (instead of waiting for a more robust lineup).
wanion
lenandude
Posted 9:37 AM 7/8/08
Hmm. $15 is good but a wee bit high. I'll probably buy it but I'm gonna wait and see if it will go on sale for $10 or something.
lenandude
jackal888
Posted 10:13 AM 7/8/08
@wanion: Deadlocked is still one of my favorite games. I loved the online play. The weapons are top notch.As for price $15 is not too much its high quality gaming,. If you pay $15 for crappy Braid you can do it for Quest For Booty
jackal888
stevesan
Posted 10:12 AM 7/8/08
yaaaaayyy
stevesan
lantus
Posted 10:10 AM 7/8/08
I need to find PSN cards desperately!
lantus
Ecks
Posted 10:08 AM 7/8/08
Hmm, so will this remain download-only, or wind up on Blu-Ray? I'd rather get my games on disc medium than take up tons of hard drive space, and if it's coming out on disc I'll wait rather than getting it right away on PSN.
Ecks
kadaj24
Posted 10:39 AM 7/8/08
@Ecks: Considering it's only $15, I doubt they'll put it on a BD, those cost a few bucks as it is I think.
kadaj24
kadaj24
Posted 10:37 AM 7/8/08
I'm a new fan of R&C (ToD was my first and only beat recently) and to anyone wondering if it's good, it's great, and buying Quest for Booty is the best way to take a chance on it. I'm looking forward to it.
I actually thought the weapons in R&C are the main thing that stands out in R&C, I love the crazy weapons. Some of the platforming can be frustrating I think. But I feel that way about all platformers.
kadaj24
STARSBarry
Posted 10:35 AM 7/8/08
i see a R&C game of the year edition on the way, you know how they always re-release just before christmas with exstra content on disk... well maybe itl just be a gold edition since they where beaten out by that overwait plumber whos a bit to smug for his own games lineup, this still is the only none naff game i am able to sell instore to kids for the PS3, now if only they would port secret agent clank to PS2 that would be sweet
STARSBarry
kadaj24
Posted 10:34 AM 7/8/08
@luir: Considering Resistance 2 is going to be a AAA game and came much sooner than people expected, and Quest for Booty is just a shorter version of a fully realized game, and Insomniac is just a smaller dev company, it is impressive. What's your problem with them anyways? Jealous they don't make these games for your 360?
kadaj24
redgopher
Posted 10:30 AM 7/8/08
Fifteen bucks for 4-5 hours? God damn, Army of Two and Heavenly Sword cost $60 for the same amount of gameplay.
Sony is really starting to kick some ass.
redgopher
bobtheduck
Posted 10:24 AM 7/8/08
@luir: Considering they're not that big, and they're putting out top quality games on a system that's supposed to be "so hard" to develop for, yeah, they're pretty damned awesome...
bobtheduck
TheCleaningGuy
Posted 11:38 AM 7/8/08
Might have to get this. First R&C I'd ever purchase.
TheCleaningGuy
Netnavi
Posted 1:33 PM 7/8/08
I hope they put this on a disc sometime down the road. Maybe as part of some extra content for the sequel on BD? I really want it but I want it on a disc more.
Netnavi
kadaj24
Posted 2:12 PM 7/8/08
@Netnavi: That's a good idea. I doubt it'll ever be on a disc in a standalone version, but packed with the sequel I can imagine.
kadaj24
DarkGeneral
Posted 3:28 PM 7/8/08
Of course it's for everyone, no one can resist the temptation of booty hunting.
DarkGeneral
Talleh
Posted 5:39 PM 7/8/08
Heh, I can just see them taking the Valve route. First one episode as an addition, then next thing you know, Resistance 2 comes with Tools of Destruction, Quest for Booty, and the newest episode, no matter if you own any of them so far. Worry not, for gamers are social with many a friend to share their experience with!
Coincidentally, I still have a HL2 gift.
Talleh
SaanZ
Posted 6:53 PM 7/8/08
I honestly hate Insomniac for honestly being the only reason I will buy a PS3... I swear...
I'd be happy with my Wii60 but no dont just release one of the greatest FPS games ever but release ANOTHER Ratchet game. GOD DAMN... WITH PIRATES!
GRRRRGGG!!!!
SaanZ
handsinthepants
Posted 8:02 PM 7/8/08
where's clank?
handsinthepants
enewtabie
Posted 10:16 PM 7/8/08
@handsinthepants:
You should play Ratchet and Clank:Tools of Destruction to find out.
enewtabie
Awoken
Posted 10:51 PM 7/8/08
I will be picking this up!
Awoken
Reetesh
Posted 12:35 AM 8/8/08
I waiting eagerly for the game's release :D
Reetesh
serversurfer
Posted 5:11 PM 8/8/08
@SaanZ:
Tools of Destruction has a lot of pirates too. It even has a spiffy, pirate holo-costume that Ratchet can use to blend in with them. ^^
serversurfer
DethKl0k666
Posted 9:17 PM 7/8/08
i think he is lost on that game
DethKl0k666
PsyComa
Posted 8:46 AM 7/8/08
Sounds like porn, and if it's as good as porn, i'm in.
PsyComa
Ad-hominem
Posted 8:30 AM 7/8/08
Dang, I was hoping for the ability to carry over data for something special, A la Ratchet 2,3, and 4.
Ad-hominem
Algerian
Posted 8:29 AM 7/8/08
I still have to beat the game. Its been collecting dust ever since I started work....
Algerian