Even Ratchet’s Eyes are Ray Traced in Rift Apart

You will have all heard this reference every time a Ratchet & Clank game is released; “it looks like a Pixar movie” and every time it rings truer. We all watched the gameplay in April’s State of Play. I expected it to be detailed, but I wasn’t expecting this…

[Hellcat2020]

10/10

[Thundercat77]

This game is going to be an instant classic masterpiece. Nothing like it on any other console.

[purple101]

Did you like when they showed the " what's to come" footage at the end of all the gameplay.

I think there's a lot more to come and I did not show the best bits even!

Looks amazing.

[Mr Logic]

Why? I'm being genuine here. It looks REALLY REALLY good visually, but it doesn't seem to play different than other Ratchet games. Now that's not necessarily a bad thing, but as someone who has never been able to get into the series it's really not that exciting to me personally.

[northpaws]

It is a Ratchet and Clank game, why should it play different than a Ratchet and Clank games? It is not turning into a Call of Duty or Mario Odyssey.

The biggest changes are new weapons, new level designs (because of the SSD), new story, crazy good visual, haptic feedback, adaptive trigger, 3D audio... and there are many things they haven't shown us yet, that is more than enough or make me purchase day one.

[jukins]

Lol i get not liking it but "it doesnt seem to play different...." it wouldn't be ratchet if it didnt play like ratchet

[nRicosS]

Of course it doesn't different. What do you expect? Football sim?

[Mr Logic]

I think some of you have so much fanboying in your veins it affects your ability to read. I never said it was a bad thing in general that it is like Ratchet games. I'm asking what makes it an "instant classic masterpiece"? I recognize that the Ratchet games are good or even great, but they've never been considered masterpieces. Since this is more Ratchet what separates this from other Ratchet games to become a classic?

[Bluemaster77]

You hit the nail right on the head. “Next gen” visuals same gameplay from 2009.

[yeahokwhatever]

"what makes it an instant classic masterpiece?" umm the same thing thats made almost every R&C game a masterpiece. Expert level design, character design, writing, pacing, gameplay, and visuals. R&C is top notch in everything it attempts, historically speaking. This is the first gen since ps2 where something truly different was possible. its going to be perfect.

[nRicosS]

Lol don't have valid argument, then address another people as fanboy and don't have ability to read.
Mr. Logic doesn't fit you, Mr. Butthurt sounds great

[BlaqMagiq1]

You said it yourself you can't get into the series, therefore you don't understand. It doesn't have to innovate gameplay wise to be a classic.

[Mr Logic]

Okay this is my last chance at trying to be reasonable with you people. I'm not attacking the PS5, Sony, PlayStation, Insomniac, etc. I own a PS5, and a PS3, and I like the Resistance series and I like Spider-Man and I RECOGNIZE that the R&C games, at least the mainline, have always been really great games, but just so happen to not be for me. Okay? Have we got that out of the way? Do we understand that the questions I'm asking are not to be provocative? I literally am just wanting to know what I'm not seeing and I want that without fanboy goggles on.

@yeahokwhatever
Nobody calls R&C games masterpieces. Wake up.

@nRicosS
I don't have an argument P.E.R.I.O.D. I'm just asking a question and then suddenly getting pounded for doing so.

@BlaqMagiq1
Convenient wording, aye? You choose to address "classic" instead of "masterpiece". I think that says it all.

P.S. "you don't understand" Without actually explaining what you're talking about just makes you sound like some snooty rich person bragging about their expensive wine that doesn't even taste all that good. I know R&C is good and just not for me. I'm asking what separates this one except for the visuals.

@Robodrake
*golf clap*
Top notch comment there buddy. I won't be playing this game actually, and it's not because I'm some jealous fanboy that has to crap all over this game to feel better about purchasing an Xbox. I own a PS5 and this game simply doesn't appeal to me. And guess what? That's FINE. That's a good thing. I buy PS consoles because of the variety. I don't have to worship every first party game.

P.S. I did play some of Crackdown 3. Frankly, I did not have a very good time. I struggled through about 2 hours and then called it quits. Oh well, at least it only cost me $1.

[BlaqMagiq1]

"Nobody calls R&C games masterpieces. Wake up."

The PS2 and early PS3 R&C games were called masterpieces. But you don't know anything about the series to know that.

"Convenient wording, aye? You choose to address "classic" instead of "masterpiece". I think that says it all.

Wow so because I didn't use the word masterpiece I don't think it will be one? Fine. I think it will be a masterpiece. Happy now?

"P.S. "you don't understand" Without actually explaining what you're talking about just makes you sound like some snooty rich person bragging about their expensive wine that doesn't even taste all that good. I know R&C is good and just not for me. I'm asking what separates this one except for the visuals.""

Aside from playing like the classic games of old, it allows for multi-dimensional traversal in real time with no loading, which wouldn't be possible except on PS5, and are playing with multiple protagonists, on top of having the classic Ratchet gameplay of old.

You act like you're just asking a question but in reality you sound like you don't like the fact people are excited for this game simply because you don't care about the game or the series for that matter.

[cd1]

As someone who has never been able to get into the series I wouldn't expect you to see this game in the same light as others may see it. The fans obviously like that style of gameplay so why would they want to change it? Change just for the sake of it has never made sense to me.

Being a PS5 exclusive the big difference will be felt as opposed to only being seen this time around and if Insomniac use the pad anywhere near as well as Housemarque have in Returnal we are in for a real treat.

On a side note I do hope Insomniac manage a 1440p60 with RT mode like they did with Spiderman - I understand they are different games though...

[Graey]

I see what you are trying to convey. I love the Ratchet and Clank series. When I get a PS5 I'm definitely picking this up. It is one of my all-time favorite series actually. Love the guns and hopefully, they can be modded this time around. I do see what you mean in terms of doing something new with the series. Like how God Of War was changed, or like that Zelda game for the switch was changed from how traditionally these games typically are. It is a shame that we can't disagree and have sound reasons why and also have good common sense rebuttals.

I've never thought of this series in terms of Masterpieces, although definitely classics. Then again I don't think of Mario as a masterpiece either. They are very nostalgic and It is hard for me to give an example of what a masterpiece game might be. When I was younger I would have easily said FF7, however now that I'm older and graphics have changed I probably would not.

Can you or anyone provide examples of what they see as games that are Masterpieces?
Classics on the other hand are easy to name. Metal Gear Solid, FF7, Pokemon, Zelda, Mario etc.

[outsider1624]

And this is just the beginning. Imagine in 3-4 years time.

[Aussiesummer]

Imagine what beast naughty dog have brewing.

[yeahokwhatever]

probably the last of us again, which will be a slow, depressing slog that takes itself way too seriously. im hoping they do a different series entirely.

[elazz]

@yeaho: Neil Druckmann confirmed that although there is a story outline written that they are not working on that at the moment. So it seems to be a new IP.

[Ausbo]

I wish we could get a last of us patch to get a glimpse on what their next game could look like

[SullysCigar]

This is what I love. There aren't many developers that go the extra mile like Insomniac. Just beautiful.

[GaboonViper]

I love Rivet already, being voiced by Jennifer Hale is the icing on the cake.

[yeahokwhatever]

Hale you say? man, i hope they bring back Resistance. That was a great series.

[Inverno]

Low key regret never getting into this series, definitely will buy once I own a PS5. Insomniac proving that you don't hafto abandon your roots. One of the few studios that hasn't turned to gritty and realistic graphics.

[ShadowWolf712]

Insomniac stays proving why they're the best.

[Ninver]

Now that was a good purchase by Sony. A developer with a proven track record. I'm hoping for a new Resistance.

[GaboonViper]

Me too mate, i got that game at launch with the PS3 and played the shit out of it, Resistance 4 would be great.

And yo check your PM on here.

[cd1]

Resistance was never the best FPS imo but I still really enjoyed it simply because it had co-op campaign which was kind of a rarity at the time. IIRC they disappointingly removed co-op from the sequel.

I think Sony resurrecting this IP is only a matter of time.

[AnnaDea]

Eh?

This article is a little misguided. Ray Tracing is a little more than just reflections considering it also involves lighting and shadows.

But yea, game looks amazing.

[Ausbo]

There are things called ray traced reflections

[AnnaDea]

And nowhere did I say otherwise...

Can't people read anymore or what's the problem? Is everything based on their emotions now a days?

[Atticus_finch]

Gatekeeping RT. Lol

[Ausbo]

You implied that it’s not raytracing unless it involves lighting and shadows. That’s false.

[AnnaDea]

No, I said it's more than just reflections.

But reading comprehension is not that good with today's young people. No wonder this generation is considering the worst failure of the human history considering people can't even read simple texts anymore and gives into their own narcissistic emotions.

Wonder how many alt-accounts people sit with just to down vote. It's kinda tragic when you think about it xD

[GaboonViper]

Amazing, seriously no shit Sony buying Insomniac was a masterstroke, they are leading the console space with raytracing and droppung jaws, can't wait to play as Rivet and take down this foul beast..

https://ibb.co/PGCDVkh

[Bluemaster77]

This is why no one comes to this site just a bunch of morons circle jerking over a video game. First of all this game isn’t even technically impressive , small , linear , 30fps and likely running at 1080p. Pathetic

Compared to metro this game is legit last gen

[Ninver]

Just buy a ps5 bro. No need to have all that hate in you.

[Bluemaster77]

I have one haven’t turned it on since Jan. If u want/need pics let me know I can prove it.

[cooperdnizzle]

And you just listed off a bunch of specs? I don’t play specs I play games, and you are wrong, this game will be 4K, and 60 FPS. And to say they game is linear? I don’t know but I have never seen a game jump from world to world and I play a lot of videos games. Even if this game was 1080 p and 30, it would still kill most games out there because, it’s a game, not some tech demo or bench mark... your comment was pathetic.

[GaboonViper]

This is you right now.🤡

https://ibb.co/3mGkHwN

[BlaqMagiq1]

It was confirmed to have both a 60fps option and a 4K option. Try doing your research next time.

[BrettAwesome]

@Bruhmaster77
...sounds like grandpa is angry and needs his medication.

[Knushwood Butt]

Did you just call yourself a moron?

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Salty and being a clown man I understand we have different opinions and we need to express them but don't come off as vindictive saying circle jerking C'mon it makes you sound petty.

[Bluemaster77]

That’s what you guys do bro. No one comes here to have any serious discussions. We’re sitting here under a post gushing over a pre-rendered cut scene as if it some marker of technical achievement please.

[Atticus_finch]

"No one comes here to have a serious discussion." No shit smooth brain. Is an article about a screenshot.
Metro is quite literally last gen game but go ahead I won't stop you from making a fool out of yourself.

[Notellin]

Looks incredible. Even the PS3 Ratchet games felt like Pixar movies. Insomniac is an amazing team.

[Sitdown]

Felt like them how?

[Notellin]

Like the past tense of feel. Make a comment next time that adds to the conversation.

[Sitdown]

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[Sitdown]

My apologies that you can't understand that "felt like", could mean graphic wise, story, atmosphere, quality, scale, etc...and that asking for clarity got you in your feelings.

[TheColbertinator]

Ray tracing certainly is special

[MasterChief3624]

It's amazing how just the tiniest detail can make all the difference.

[jBlakeeper]

I can guarantee it will be another masterpiece from Sony and the best PS5 exclusive yet. I’m loving Returnal. It’s very fluid when it’s 60 FPS.

[Good-Smurf]

So in many areas the game looks better than RC movie released in 2016.

[Bathyj]

Well that doesn't surprise me at all since Spidermans (Miles) eyes and costumes had raytraced reflections too.

[antikbaka]

gimmick /100

[Father__Merrin]

Can anybody show me a game on any system that beats this in visuals including pc? It's almost shocking you are getting visuals like this for £359

[XiNatsuDragnel]

A masterpiece in this time like LOZ ocarina of time back in 1996 was a masterpiece for Its time and rightfully so at the time the same will apply here.

[AnnaDea]

Ocarina came out winter 1998...

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Oh thanks Bro lol I forgot that but I hope my original intention with the post comes through.

[vTuro24]

That's actually pretty dope ngl.

[Einhander1971]

STUNNING !!!!!!!!!!!!