Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

About Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Insomniac Games launched this sci-fi platformer shooter on June 11, 2021, originally for PlayStation 5 before arriving on PC. You play as a Lombax named Ratchet and his robot sidekick Clank as they battle Emperor Nefarious across multiple realities. The story picks up after the galaxy starts tearing itself apart at the seams. This title pushes hardware limits with instant travel between dimensions that happen in real time without loading screens. It is a single-player adventure focused on high-speed traversal and chaotic combat rather than multiplayer skirmishes or online features.

Gameplay

You spend most of your time sprinting through vibrant worlds while shooting enemies with over-the-top gadgets. The core loop involves using the dimension drive to zip between locations instantly, which changes the geometry of the level around you. You unlock new weapons like the Disintegrator and the Nanotech suit that let you manipulate physics. Combat feels fast because you can dodge roll while firing or use jet boots to hover above crowds. Platforming sections require precise jumping across floating debris during intense boss fights. A typical session involves clearing out groups of drones, solving a quick environmental puzzle, and then racing to the next zone before a timer runs out.

What Players Think

Critics and players have given this title serious praise with scores landing at 88 on Metacritic and 88.3 from IGDB based on 303 ratings. The community vibe leans heavily toward positive as players appreciate the technical performance on next-gen systems. Average playtime hovers around 14 hours for a standard run, though completionists spend much longer chasing those 47 available achievements. Only about 52.3% of players manage to unlock every trophy, which suggests some challenges are genuinely tough or hidden well. Review snippets often mention the visual fidelity and weapon variety as standout features that keep people coming back after the story ends.

PlayPile's Take

This is a solid pick if you want a polished action game with zero loading times. The price on PC fluctuates, but it often goes on sale which makes it a no-brainer for new buyers. You will find value in the 47 achievements even if you do not finish them all. The 52% completion rate tells you that some parts are frustratingly difficult or easy to miss. Insomniac delivered a technical showcase that respects your time while offering enough firepower to satisfy shooter fans. Buy it if you enjoy platformers with heavy weapon customization and want something to play on the couch without any fuss.

Storyline

They've travelled through space. They've travelled through time. Now, they'll have to travel through dimensions as their galaxy seems to rip itself apart. Ratchet and Clank must save the universe - again.