From the light-hearted and laugh-out-loud weapons of the Ratchet universe, to the more hard-core weapons of 'Resistance', regardless of the series you were always in for a treat and 'Into the Nexus' does not disappoint. Insomniac Games has always had a strong focus on unique video game weapons. Although these puzzles were enjoyable and help deliver fresh new ideas, they were a far cry from the head-scratching puzzles of 'A Crack in Time' that dealt with time manipulation and cloning. Able to enter small portals to the Nether world, the player guides the metallic sidekick through a maze-like environment using a unique gravity mechanic to shift him from floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall. The developers at Insomniac Games also introduce a new 2D puzzle element specific to Clank. The Jet Pack opens up the verticality of the world, while the Grav Tether creates portals for Ratchet to help complete a variety of platforming sections. While many of the mechanics the series is known for make a repeat appearance – hover boots, swing shot – a few new toys come into play that helps 'Into the Nexus' feel like an interesting new entry rather than a repeat of prior episodes. What follows is some wonderful zero gravity platforming, rapid-fire encounters, and the shocking demise of a few long-time characters of the series, which I won't spoil here.Īs an abbreviated version of the previous Ratchet and Clank adventures, 'Into the Nexus' is spread out over a handful of worlds, each introducing a good amount of game play variety. In dramatic fashion, her 'twin' brother (they couldn't be any more opposite looking) Neftin charges ahead to spring her from captivity.

It begins with a marvelously epic prologue with the partners transporting a female prisoner by the name of Vendra Prog.

'Into the Nexus' tells a much darker story than many of the previous Ratchet and Clank games. Developed with the single player experience in mind, 'Into the Nexus' is likely the Ratchet and Clank game fans have been waiting for since 'A Crack in Time'. Where 'Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One' delivered a 4-player cooperative (and mostly enjoyable) experience, and the more recent 'Full Frontal Assault' provided an interesting take on tower defense, 'Into the Nexus' gets back to what has made the series such a strong contender and solid performer since it was first introduced more than 10 years ago.

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