Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
About the Game
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction is a single-player platform and third-person shooter game. It is the first entry in the Future subseries and introduces the duo to a new storyline centered around Ratchet’s mysterious past and the threat of the Cragmite Empire. When Emperor Percival Tachyon, the last known Cragmite, launches an invasion of the galaxy to reclaim it for his species, Ratchet and Clank must oppose him while uncovering the secrets of Ratchet’s own Lombax heritage. Along the way, Clank begins to experience strange visions and encounters ethereal beings known as the Zoni, which grant him new powers and abilities.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The game retains the franchise’s signature blend of platforming, exploration, and combat across multiple planets. Players alternate between running, jumping, and puzzle-solving while engaging in battles that emphasize the use of unusual gadgets and highly varied weaponry. Weapons range from traditional blasters to comedic designs such as the Groovitron, which forces enemies to dance, or the Transmorpher, which turns foes into penguins. Weapons improve with use, leveling up to unlock increased firepower or additional effects, and can be upgraded further with Raritanium, a collectible resource scattered throughout the environments. Ratchet’s arsenal extends beyond guns, with gadgets like the Swingshot for grappling, the Gelanator for creating climbable platforms, and the Tornado Launcher, which makes use of the PlayStation 3’s SIXAXIS motion controls to steer mini-tornadoes across the battlefield.
Standout Features
- Side objectives and collectibles reward exploration, while skill points and hidden golden bolts encourage replaying levels to unlock additional content.
- Clank receives unique gameplay sequences assisted by the Zoni, allowing him to manipulate time or interact with machinery, expanding the puzzle-solving elements compared to earlier games.
- While primarily a single-player experience, the game also includes a connectivity feature with the Secret Agent Clank title on PSP, allowing players to unlock additional items by linking the two games.
- Other segments involve controlling starships in space combat, rail-grinding through hazardous areas, and solving logic puzzles with Clank.
- Ratchet: The motion controls are also used in sequences where Ratchet skydives or steers gliding devices, requiring players to tilt the controller to maneuver accurately.
- Between missions, players explore a variety of planets, each with distinct terrain, hazards, and platforming challenges.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p) and HDTV 720p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction | Sony PlayStation 3 | PS3.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Russia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | Russia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Soft Club | Russia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Japan; retail release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | Japan; retail release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Sony Hellas A.E.E. | Greece | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best rerelease | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best rerelease | MobyGames |
| Published by | ak tronic Software & Services GmbH | Germany; Software Pyramide budget release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Insomniac Games, Inc. | Germany; Software Pyramide budget release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | SIXAXIS Motion Sensor | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Insomniac | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone 10+ | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #BCUS 98127 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sony | North America | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-10-23 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-06 | Russia | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-11 | Japan; retail release | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-13 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-14 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-14 | Greece | MobyGames |
| 2007-11-15 | Australia, New Zealand | MobyGames |
| 2008-07-03 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| 2008-08-04 | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| 2009-12-03 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best rerelease | MobyGames |
| 2011-05-15 | Germany; Software Pyramide budget release | MobyGames |
| 2007-10-23 | North America | PriceCharting |
| October 23, 2007 | North America | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 711719812722 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCUS-98127 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 56274533 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719444350 | Russia | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCJS-30014 | Japan; retail release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4948872730143 | Japan; retail release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 211981306 | Japan; retail release | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719443858 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCES-00052/GER | Germany | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B000VCVR8G | Germany | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 711719443957 | Italy | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCES-00052 | Italy | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1750950253 | Italy | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCJS-70004 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4948872850049 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1000394069 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0018RCXL8 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCES-00052/P/ANZ | Australia, New Zealand; Platinum release | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | BCJS-70012 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best rerelease | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4948872850124 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best rerelease | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B002RL9718 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best rerelease | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1600272448 | Japan; PlayStation 3 the Best rerelease | MobyGames |
| asin | B000UC5ML0 | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 56274533 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 711719812722 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #BCUS 98127 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
