Bio

THE COSMIC COMMANDOS

Ratchet is a Lombax, the last of his kind in his dimension. They were banished to their own dimension by the Cragmites, who prior to that had been banished by the Lombaxes, all except for one. As for Ratchet, he attempted to build a spaceship to leave his home planet, but without an onboard ignition system it would never fly. That's when he met Clank, who literally fell out of the sky. Clank was the result of an assembly line malfunction at a factory for making killer robots and as such he too was hunted down. The duo of outcasts would naturally therefore be the ones to overthrow the Cragmite Empire. They have saved the galaxy more times than they can remember since and all while boasting an incredible arsenal of weaponry. From Ratchet's standard Omniwrench to the weirdest guns he has like the one that turns enemies into sheep, the Lombax's arsenal is overwhelming. Clank is capable of holding his own too, with the ability to fly, resist time manipulation and many other skills. However, despite their arsenal, Ratchet and Clank's greatest asset is their impeccable teamwork.

Intro

Ratchet and Clank entered the lab where the Dimensionator was being kept. "What do you think the problem could be?" Ratchet asked. "Perhaps they can no longer return home to their own dimension?" Clank suggested. "Maybe. Let's hope it's not that bad." Entering the lab, the opposite was the problem. "Seems to be working ok." Ratchet noted before Rivet and Kit came up to him. "Not exactly." The female lombax corrected him. "We can't shut it off. It's opened to some strange dimension that we can't even switch away from, let alone turn it off." They looked at the purple portal which the Dimensionator had created. "Something's wrong with the Dimensionator then?" Ratchet asked. "Well, not exactly. Kit has an idea of what might be going on." Rivet answered. "I believe that there could be a powerful being in the other dimension that is keeping the portal open. If you were to travel to that dimension and find it, perhaps you could enable us to shut off the Dimensionator again." Kit explained. "That sounds probable." Clank agreed. "Alright then, Clank and I don't have anything going on at the moment, so you're in luck. We'll help you find this thing." But that wasn't exactly it. "Well...I kinda have to go and hunt down the creatures that escaped here through the portal. Plus making sure no more come through. Would you guys be ok to go through by yourselves?" Ratchet and Clank looked at each other and shrugged. "Sure. Wish us luck!" With that, the duo stepped through the portal, hoping that Kit's theory was correct.

Rival Scene

"Well, I don't think any of these things were responsible for keeping the Dimensionator on." Ratchet admitted. "How about them?" Clank pointed to a man who looked like an elf and his pet orange weasel. Ratchet scoffed. "I don't think those guys could keep a light bulb on." He joked. "What was that?" Jak took offence to the joke. "Pardon my friend," Clank attempted to de-escelate the situation. "We were just looking to turn off the Dimensionator and put an end to all this trouble. "Ah, so it is them!" Daxter exclaimed. "I told you so. I'll teach you to go messing with other people's homes!" Jak aimed the Morph Gun at Ratchet. "I'm afraid you've made a serious mistake, we-" "Hold on a second Clank." Ratchet interrupted him, glaring at Jak while holding the Omniwrench. "If the elf man wants a fight, he can have one." He stepped into a fighting stance as Clank reluctantly joined him.

Outro

Ratchet and Clank jumped back through the portal and proceeded to switch off the Dimensionator, proving Kit's hypothesis correct. "Well, there we go. We don't have to worry about that any more." Rivet and Kit re-entered at the very next moment. "Well, looks like I was right." Kit giggled. "Yep, but it wasn't easy. I'm pretty glad we're not in touch with that dimension anymore. It was pretty...different. Even for us." Ratchet admitted. "Well, I was able to get rid of all the invaders, so the good news is we're definitely done with that place." Rivet confirmed. "Alright, I guess that means we get some time for a vacation before the galaxy needs saving again." Ratchet celebrated. "So it seems. Although we'd better make sure the Dimensionator is still operational." Clank suggested. "Oh yeah, good point." The duo went over to help Rivet and Kit make sure the Dimensionator still functioned, which it did luckily. "Something tells me that whenever somewhere needs saving again, we're gonna be more ready than ever for it." Ratchet said to Clank as the duo began to give off a blue aura. Clank giggled in agreement, feeling the power giving them both a great deal of strength.

Fight Intros

I Detect Danger Lurking- Ratchet glides into view using the helipack with Clank saying "I detect danger lurking", then Ratchet turns around holding his wrench ready for battle.

We've Got Work to Do- Clank jumps off Ratchet's back as he turns around with the Warmonger saying, "Clank, we have work to do."

Nice- Ratchet jumps onto the stage in a similar fashion to when he exits his ship in 'A Crack in Time'.

I Do Not Come In Peace- Ratchet and Clank hover into view while Mr. Zurkon hovers in the foreground, saying "Mr. Zurkon does not come in peace."

Victory

Maybe Next Time- Ratchet puts his fists on his hips looking triumphant.

Man, That Rocked- Ratchet turns around with the Suck Cannon in a similar pose of the first game's cover art.

Ha! Nice Try- Ratchet spins a Gold Bolt on his finger.

Yeah, We Got Him- Ratchet and Clank high-five each other.

Defeat

If using 'Maybe Next Time'- Ratchet angrily throws his wrench into the air, which then hits him on the head.

If using 'Man, That Rocked'- Ratchet put his hand on his head and looks down sadly.

If using 'Ha! Nice Try'- Ratchet spins around and falls over.

If using 'Yeah, We Got Him'- Ratchet looks down sad and swings his fist down while Mr. Zurkon looks down.

Themes

Battle Themes

Boldan: Silver City

Kerwan: Metropolis

Ghost Station: The Grinding Chase

Maktar Nebula: Boss Battle

Culmination at Corson V

Emperor Nefarious Boss Battle

Level 3 Theme

Starship Phoenix

Victory Themes

Hero of Fastoon

The Chosen One

Challenge Complete

Multiplayer Victory

Quotes

Upon Selection

"A most interesting proposal." -Clank

"Time to power up."

"Let us make short work of this." -Clank

Picking Up An Item

"Great! I always wanted one of these."

"Excellent." -Clank

"Yes!"

"*Giggles*" -Clank

"Thanks for the armories."

"This one's mine."

"Item found." -Clank

"Hey, cool!"

"Just what the technician ordered." -Clank

"Nice!"

"Whoa! This is great!"

Getting a KO

"Not so tough, huh?"

"In your face!"

"Is that the best you got?"

"Incoming defeat." -Clank

"Looks like I got nothing to worry about."

"Ooh...that had to hurt."

"Oh yeah!"

"Our numbers are increasing." -Clank

"Awesome!"

"Another one bites the dust!"

"Ooh. You zigged when you should've zagged!"

"*Giggles* You are disposed." -Clank

"Yes!"

"Nice!"

"That all you got?"

"Add another to the scrap heap." -Clank

"Another terminated." -Clank

Respawning After KO

"Time to go commando!"

"This...could be bad."

"Whose lookin' for a fight?"

"We may be doomed." -Clank

"I predict trouble ahead." -Clank

"I have your back, Ratchet." -Clank

"Bring it on, space face!"

"Careful, or we will be terminated." -Clank

"You don't look so tough!"

Using Moves

"Ready pal?" -Ratchet using Level 2.

"You are doomed." -Clank using Level 2.

"*Chuckles* Check us out!" -Ratchet using Level 3.

"*Giggles* Time...to do this." -Clank using Level 3.

Taunts

Bring It On, Space Face- Ratchet twirls around and catches his wrench while saying, "Get ready to be wrenched."

Thanks for the Armories- Ratchet takes out his buzz blade, touches the blade, then twitches as if he had cut himself on it.

Seen Any Holofilms?- Ratchet summons Mr. Zurkon and asks, "Seen any good holofilms?"

Costumes

Pilot Suit (Default)

Commando Suit

Holoflux Armour

Rocket Animation

Ratchet struggles vigorously against his chains but to no avail. He then looks to Clank who is fairly well chained himself for ideas.

Moveset

Square- Ratchet does a three hit combo with the Omniwrench.

Square (Air)- Same as ground version.

Square Side- Ratchet throws the Omniwrench like a boomerang, tripping up opponents.

Square Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Square Up- Ratchet uses the Lightning Raveger to launch opponents into the air and deflect projectiles.

Square Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Square Down- Ratchet leaps into the air and slams the ground with his Omniwrench.

Square Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle- Ratchet equips the Sonic Eruptor which can charge up a devastating soundwave attack in the form of a burp from the Xenogotte on the front. The longer the attack is charged for the longer range it has.

Triangle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Side- Ratchet fires the Lightning Rod. If an opponent is hit five times, they will be stunned momentarily.

Triangle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Up- Ratchet deploys the Bombardier. A flying glove which travels across the stage at twice Ratchet's height when he throws it, using this attack while a Bombardier is already active will drop bombs that detonate the moment they hit something.

Triangle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Down- Ratchet fires the Drillhound into the ground. It sends a drill with a robotic hound attached under the ground only to spring out of the ground a little further away and catch opponents completely off-guard.

Triangle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle- Ratchet fires the Ricochet. It fires a projectile that, depending on how long the attack is charged for, can seek multiple targets with one shot.

Circle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Side- Ratchet fires Mr. Fungi. He can fire up to three. They take the form of turrets that spit poison at opponents, though they can also be destroyed easily.

Circle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Up- Ratchet summons Mr. Zurkon to follow him and attack opponents.

Circle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Down- Ratchet plants a Tesla Spike. If two are planted near each other, a laser field develops.

Circle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

X (While in the air)- Clank's Copter-Pack allows Ratchet to descend slowly and safely.

Grab Side-Ratchet uses the Suck Cannon to blast opponents away.

Grab Up- Ratchet blasts opponents into the air with the Suck Cannon.

Grab Down- Ratchet slams opponents off the ground using the Suck Cannon.

Level 1

RYNO V - Ratchet brings out the RYNO V for a mid-ranged attack, firing bullets and missiles. All while Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture' plays in the background.

Level 2

Clank Goes Commando - Clank takes control. He uses Chronobombs to slow down and impede opponents, and the Chronoscepter to KO opponents.

Level 3

Flight of the Aphelion - Ratchet and Clank jump into Aphelion and shoot other characters with lasers and missiles from a first-person viewpoint.

Author's Note

I've only ever played Size Matters on PSP but Ratchet and Clank is definitely up there on the list of games I need to play. I had good fun with the moveset for this one, a good few games have been released in the past ten years with new weapons in them, some of them I incorporated just because I felt like it. Having a new PS5 game released was handy as it gave me some new source material to work with.