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shakalscott
- Dec 15, 2005
Ratchet DeadlockedStrengths: - great graphics - great sound effects Weakness: - weak plot Ok for those who need to escape reality into simple minded violence. The graphics and sound effects can help to wisk you away into an alternate reality, but the weak plot makes that alternate reality a little pale. 0% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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SSW72
- Jun 14, 2008
Most action packed game in the series.Strengths: Great graphics, sound, Co-Op play, online multiplayer battle modes, and 4-player split-screen. Weakness: Rare framerate problems. "Ratchet: Deadlocked" goes in a slightly different direction than the others but it's just as awesome as "Up your Arsenal". This time they focused more on action than platforming and puzzle solving which is not necessarily better but is a nice change of pace. Like the previous game, the movies are hilarious. The story is not quite as deep as the others but you won't care because you'll be having too much fun blowing up hundreds enemies at the same time with an incredible arsenal of weapons. Deadlocked has half as many weapons but the many weapon mods open up nearly limitless combinations. The more you use a weapon the more powerful it becomes. You'll also get to ride a hoverbike, all-terrain tank, quadruped tank, and hovership. You're given two sidekick bots that have guns and tools of their own but they are pretty much useless except for their hacking ability and special weapon that dices up every enemy in the area. The improved online and 4-player split-screen multiplayer options are what really shine in this edition. There are more multiplayer maps, modes, and skins to mix things up. Also, you and a friend can play through the entire story mode together. The framerate may drop a little on rare occasions but only when there are two or three hundred enemies coming at you at once! This game is definitely worth the $20.00 price tag. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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tarheelbabe2222
- Jun 6, 2008
DeadlockedStrengths: very fun and exciting Weakness: not as man secrets to unlock Ratchet: Deadlocked is a great sequel to the Ratchet series. The story took place shortly after the events in Ratchet: Up Your Arsenal." However, this game was not as good as the other three games because it doesn't have as many puzzling adventures and there aren't enough unlockable secrets. On the other hand, I love the game. It was very enjoyable and only a minor dissapointment. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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FOnewearl
- Feb 1, 2008
Rambo Ain't Got Nothing On Ratchet!Strengths: Online Play, Co-Story Mode, Lots of Multiplayer Modes Weakness: No Puzzle Platform Gameplay Ratchet: Deadlocked is the 4th game from Insomniac on the Playstation 2 and while some will be disappointed that it doesn't have any platforming or puzzle type gameplay elements to it like the previous games that doesn't mean it's not good as it still does a tramendous job on the run and gun gameplay aspects from the previous games. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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ssimp12626
- Nov 30, 2007
Ratchet DeadlockedStrengths: graphics, fun Weakness: short Racchet Deadlocked isn't as good as the previous Ratchet and Clank series. Ratchet is more of an arena style game than an adventure game. It is also alittle on the short side and there isn't as much replay value. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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jngx80
- Aug 6, 2007
Fun for short sessions, but lacks depthStrengths: fast paced shooter Weakness: they stretched out the arena battles found in the previous games and made it a game of its own. Ratchet Deadlocked isn't a sequel to the series but more like an off shoot. They've tried to add an element of squad based shooters as Ratchet can control 2 robots but their inclusion doesn't add much to the game as all they do is provide backup fire. You can also ride in flying machines, mechs, and whatnot but sometimes these vehicles are more frustrating to control. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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eau697
- Jun 26, 2007
Ratchet: DeadlockedStrengths: Gameplay, graphics Weakness: N/A Ratchet: Deadlocked is a great sequel to the Ratchet series. The story took place shortly after the events in Ratchet: Up Your Arsenal" with Ratchet being the captain of the starship Phoenix. However, Ratchet and Clank were kidnapped and forced to compete on the game show "Dreadzone" where the game starts. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Jammerdez1
- Aug 29, 2006
DeadlockedStrengths: New weapons Weakness: Poor story elements, not what it used to be I had heard this game was different from the previous installments of Ratchet & Clank, but since I had so much fun playing the previous 3, I just had to get it anyways. Looking back, I wish I hadn't. The things that I enjoyed in the first 3 are all gone. Gone is the platforming and story. Instead, we now have guns, guns, and well... guns. Granted this was the cool thing about Ratchet, but when the entire game is spent doing nothing but taking out massive hoards of enemies, it shouldn't be part of the Ratchet & Clank series anymore. It should be called Half Life X or whatever. Seriously though, the gameplay was alright, I just couldn't get around the fact that the game is nothing like what I had hoped for. Perhaps, if there is another installment, they will venture back into the platforming genre. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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mojave
- Aug 2, 2006
Ratchet DeadlockedStrengths: Well-polished 3rd person shooter Weakness: Fewer weapons, lack of exploration compared to previous installments Ratchet Deadlocked is the fourth installment of the Ratchet & Clank series. This one continues the evolution of the game from a Jak & Daxter like platforming adventure with shooter elements to a pure shooting game. The close to 90 missions nearly all involve taking out hordes of enemies. While this is very well done it does take some of the variety out of the game. As with the previous games the story is top-notch. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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Warner1281
- May 30, 2006
Ratchet: DeadlockedStrengths: Fun multi-player, lots of destruction Weakness: No longer a platformer game. Single player mode is short and boring. The makers of the Ratchet and Clank series have decided to go off in another direction. Instead of continuing the platformer series, they decided to take a chance and make more of a third person shooter type game. The result... I'd have to say it's just so-so. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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mort555
- Apr 15, 2006
Ratchet DeadlockedStrengths: Another Great Ratchet Game,Overall a great game Weakness: Focuses too much on shooting, Short Ratchet Deadlocked is another great Ratchet and Clank game. In this title they have taken out almost all the platforming and instead focused on the shooting. The game is really good but not as good as the other titles. The game is also pretty short. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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kandlg
- Mar 3, 2006
Another RatchetStrengths: Good weapons, lots to kill Weakness: Very similar to previous games, mostly shooting, plot is gone This is a bit of a departure from the previous games in the series. This game focuses on shooting and weapons and leaves out most of the platforming concepts. The great weapons are still here and it's a blast upgrading them as the game progresses. It has the same great graphics and controls of the previous games. Bottom line is if you liked the weapons and shooting from the previous games, get it. If you liked the stories and platforming aspects, look for another game. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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silentassassin47
- Feb 14, 2006
Ratchet Getting Old....Yawn....Strengths: Same old gameplay, co-op mode Weakness: Single player way too short The Ratchet series is getting old. They are spitting out a Ratchet game every year. They gotta take a year off or so before it turns into the Tony Hawk Series. If you are expect a great Ratchet game like years past, you'll dissapointed. The game is SHORT. It seems like the developers focused more on the co-op mode and multiplayer modes than creating a satisfying single player game. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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limpuz
- Jan 22, 2006
Ratchet GladiatorStrengths: Good graphics and effects. ROCKY WEAPONS!! Weakness: Story's missing. I love ratchet and clank series, this new game is just so good! I miss the story a little but with all the good new things the story issnt even needed :P I would really suggest you PLAY THIS GAME Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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ptruslow
- Jan 1, 2006
Best Ratchet yetStrengths: Very good graphics and a challenging game Weakness: No tesla barrier, or guidable rockets. The Game is very interesting and fun filled. It has about eighty challenges and five difficulty levels.It also has about thirteen campaigns. This game will hold your attention for many hours and is ranked high in the top ten that I have yet to play. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
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mcgavin27
- Dec 25, 2005
great gameStrengths: multiplayer, twitch gameplay Weakness: shallow sotry compared to the other 3 I got this game thinking it was like the old ratchet and clank's. It is and it isn't. It still has the old clank style but it has moved to more of a 3rd person squad based shooter as the gameplay. It is fun, especially co-op, but I just miss the platforming. I still recommend. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
productwiki.com - Dec 23, 2010
Ratchet & Clank Deadlocked
Insomniac Games brings back one of its most beloved characters, Ratchet, in RATCHET: DEADLOCKED for the PS2. Although more of the focus is on combat instead of the traditional platform action, Deadlocked still plays similar to the previous RATCHET AND CLANK games. RATCHET: DEADLOCKED begins shortly after the end of RATCHET AND CLANK: Up your Arsenal. The three heroes, Ratchet, Clank, and mechanic... Top
testseek.com - Dec 1, 2008
Ratchet: Deadlocked
Testseek.com has collected 3 expert reviews for Ratchet: Deadlocked and the average expert rating is 87 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions. Top
TopTenREVIEWS.com - Mar 17, 2008
Ratchet: Deadlocked
Ratchet: Deadlocked receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS rating of 3.36 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #993 game of all time, #33 game of 2005 for the PlayStation 2 and #206 PlayStation 2 game of all time. The rating and ranking is based on an average of 88 critic scores, awards and other criteria. To see a breakdown of the game ranking, read individual critic reviews, or see how other games ranked,... Top
GameZone - Oct 28, 2005
Ratchet: Deadlocked
Somehow it always comes down to two of the gaming world’s most influential platform franchises and almost always these two forces manage to produce great games that have gamers wondering which one to buy. This year, though, the Jak series has gone to the races while the Ratchet series continues to bring us yet another helping of the same platform gaming joy it established with Ratchet and... Top
IGN.com - Oct 27, 2005
Ratchet Deadlocked
I have to give Insomniac Games credit. The team has managed to hold its line of Ratchet and Clank titles to a very high standard that few other franchises could ever hope to achieve. And while I'm a fan of Naughty Dog's Jak series and Sucker Punch's Sly trilogy just like everybody else, for my money no other annual PS2 game has been as consistently fun as Insomniac's Lombax and robot duo over the... Top
GameSpy - Oct 27, 2005
Ratchet Deadlocked
Going solo -- and maybe commando -- Ratchet gets his arsenal upped in the series' most action-packed release yet. Top 
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Ratchet GLADIATOR
Strengths: Gameplay is good, Graphics are awsome.
Weakness: Not enough violence.
I played Ratchet Gladiator but these seem to just have a different name (for outside AUS). The only problem I can see with this game is that it lacks gore and violence. If you liked the last 3 then this is for you. If you liked Timesplitters 2 then this is for you. If you like basicly any 3rd person action game (save FSW) this is for you.
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