Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Adventure, Platform, Strategy
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
- Developers: Insomniac Games
- Publishers: Sony Computer Entertainment
Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault – A Tower Defense Triumph
Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault is a 2012 tower defense game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is the ninth installment in the Ratchet & Clank series and was released on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita.
The game sees Ratchet and Clank team up with Captain Qwark to defend their home planet of Veldin from an invasion by the evil Dr. Nefarious. Players control Ratchet and Clank as they build and upgrade turrets, deploy troops, and call in airstrikes to fend off waves of enemies.
Full Frontal Assault introduces several new features to the Ratchet & Clank series, including the ability to play cooperatively with up to four players, cross-play between the PS3 and PS Vita, and a new upgrade system that allows players to customize their weapons and abilities.
The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, charming humor, and beautiful visuals. It was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault is a tower defense game in which players control Ratchet and Clank as they defend their home planet of Veldin from an invasion by the evil Dr. Nefarious. Players build and upgrade turrets, deploy troops, and call in airstrikes to fend off waves of enemies.
The game features a variety of different turrets and troops, each with their own unique abilities. Players can also upgrade their weapons and abilities to make them more powerful.
In addition to the single-player campaign, Full Frontal Assault also features a cooperative multiplayer mode for up to four players. Players can team up to defend their base or compete against each other in a variety of different game modes.
Setting
Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault takes place on the planet Veldin, the home planet of Ratchet and Clank. The game features a variety of different environments, including lush forests, icy mountains, and volcanic wastelands.
The game’s story follows Ratchet and Clank as they team up with Captain Qwark to defend Veldin from an invasion by the evil Dr. Nefarious. Nefarious has created a new army of robots and is using them to conquer the galaxy. Ratchet and Clank must stop Nefarious and his army before they can destroy Veldin and the rest of the galaxy.
Characters
- Ratchet: A Lombax mechanic and the protagonist of the Ratchet & Clank series. Ratchet is a skilled fighter and inventor, and he is always ready to save the day.
- Clank: A small robot and Ratchet’s best friend. Clank is intelligent and resourceful, and he is always there to help Ratchet out of trouble.
- Captain Qwark: A self-proclaimed superhero and Ratchet and Clank’s ally. Qwark is often more interested in fame and glory than in actually helping people, but he always manages to come through in the end.
- Dr. Nefarious: The evil mastermind and the main antagonist of the Ratchet & Clank series. Nefarious is a brilliant scientist, but he is also power-hungry and ruthless. He will stop at nothing to conquer the galaxy.
Reception
Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault was praised for its innovative gameplay, charming humor, and beautiful visuals. It was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
- IGN: 8.5/10
- GameSpot: 8/10
- Polygon: 8/10
- Destructoid: 9/10
Conclusion
Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault is a tower defense game that is both fun and challenging. It features innovative gameplay, charming humor, and beautiful visuals. The game is also a great value, offering hours of gameplay for a budget price.
Whether you’re a fan of the Ratchet & Clank series or just looking for a great tower defense game, Full Frontal Assault is definitely worth checking out.
Review Score
8.5/10
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