Secret Agent Clank | The WORST Game I've Ever Played

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    And now it is time for the final episode of the Ratchet and Clank re-reviews series! This one only being possible because of the donations on patreon. Secret Agent Clank is one of the most infamous rant videos I have ever made, and now I am back, four years later to finish the job, and never have to touch Secret Agent Clank again. Strap in.
    00:00 Remaking a Four Year Old Video
    01:18 I Was Quite Serious About This One.
    03:22 The Most Unsuspecting Bad Game
    05:27 The Weapons
    07:23 The Stealth
    10:19 The Holomonocle
    11:41 The Legendarily Bad Story
    18:13 What Even is Canon?
    20:36 And It Keeps Getting Worse...
    23:28 The Game Goes On For an Eternity
    28:27 The Worst Game I Have Ever Played
  • Hry

Komentáře • 472

  • @BlueTurn
    @BlueTurn Před 3 lety +702

    Have not played this game in years but I remember loving it as a kid.

    • @beachgirl_bev
      @beachgirl_bev Před 2 lety +30

      Same!

    • @pawlogates
      @pawlogates Před 2 lety +37

      Its great

    • @jordanjones3850
      @jordanjones3850 Před 2 lety +17

      Same I loved this game

    • @OverdriveTech
      @OverdriveTech Před 2 lety +17

      Same here. I absolutely loved it. Such a nostalgic moment.

    • @ekio3572
      @ekio3572 Před 2 lety +75

      Yeah the dude making this video is a neckbeared. Its a cool spinoff childs game.

  • @slenderface1239
    @slenderface1239 Před 3 lety +726

    Here's my headcanon: This game is actually in-universe fan fiction, and Ratchet beat the writer to a pulp after reading it.

    • @timthornton157
      @timthornton157 Před 3 lety +101

      That sounds like an actual joke that would be in a game

    • @mann-nova9392
      @mann-nova9392 Před 3 lety +33

      He wouldn't beat them up, he'd probably just ignore it. Like most people should.

    • @shakurburton9358
      @shakurburton9358 Před 3 lety +77

      @@mann-nova9392 If we were to keep Ratchet in character, like in range of Going Commando, Up Your Arsenal, and Deadlocked, then yes. Ratchet would write this off as Bad TV and change the channel, ignoring its existence. Or in a more modern day sense, not waste time streaming this shite.
      The first game/Size Matters Ratchet? He would KILL this fanfic writer, uninhibited and without restraint, if only to cement how unlikable this Ratchet is, honestly.

    • @Page153
      @Page153 Před 2 lety +2

      Honestly, that makes more sense than the actual canon!

    • @Page153
      @Page153 Před 2 lety +1

      @@shakurburton9358 Exactly lol

  • @Dogselfie
    @Dogselfie Před 2 lety +185

    I don't know whether I enjoyed this or I had no other choice but this game holds a special place in my heart

  • @CynicalT0ast
    @CynicalT0ast Před 3 lety +168

    Waking up every Saturday and watching another one of your Ratchet re-reviews has been a fun little tradition this last month or so. I look forward to the thrilling conclusion.

  • @josesosa3337
    @josesosa3337 Před 3 lety +87

    You know what? These spinoff portable titles would have been a great chance to play as side characters with simplified mechanics so the portable games can have quick play sessions. One game can focus on quark and another can focus on Dr nefarious. Just my two cents.

    • @MPHswayze
      @MPHswayze Před 10 měsíci +5

      The worst thing is they had a template! Deadlocked was designed almost like a portable game with the pared down levels

  • @RealHyperHedgehog
    @RealHyperHedgehog Před 2 lety +41

    J: Secret Agent Clank is the worst game I’ve ever played.
    Future J after playing Sonic Free Riders: You sure about that?

    • @Arcomuc
      @Arcomuc Před 24 dny

      Future J after playing the Gollum game: Uuuuh-

    • @epgamer1145
      @epgamer1145 Před dnem

      The gos dang hover board game! My god that was trash 😂. You dig up some old memories

  • @williamwhite1036
    @williamwhite1036 Před 3 lety +76

    Oh boy here we go again. I almost shed a tear at the thought of seeing you review this game again.

  • @chaosbeetlefrontiers6149
    @chaosbeetlefrontiers6149 Před 3 lety +57

    It’s honestly shocking that Cars 2 of all things is a better James Bond knock off than this

    • @thevioletbee5879
      @thevioletbee5879 Před 2 lety +1

      Idk. I guess it has better presentation, but the eugenics in C2 is a real deal breaker.

  • @daxteryvillencourt9048
    @daxteryvillencourt9048 Před 3 lety +64

    Despite liking SAC when I was a kid, I only played it twice unlike the likes of Size Matters, Daxter or TLF even, games that I played multiple times. Years later, I can see why. The game at its core isn't that interesting and doesn't work on a fundamental basis.
    It's a shame that the "classic" Ratchet series went out on such a low note.

  • @finnbai
    @finnbai Před 3 lety +121

    SAC is bizzare, like it can't decide if it's supposed to be a stealth platformer or a 3rd person arena shooter. Though as a kid I was forgiving because it didn't star Ratchet so it couldn't be as good but as I've matured it's really no excuse.

    • @doodguytheblank2403
      @doodguytheblank2403 Před 2 lety

      Sounds like the post mgs3 games

    • @Jack_80
      @Jack_80 Před rokem

      @@doodguytheblank2403 mgs4 is amazing, 5 definitely sucks though.

  • @keithfernandez2823
    @keithfernandez2823 Před 2 lety +17

    Fun fact: this game will mark the last time that we will see Ratchet & Clank’s characters original looks, because after this game all of these characters looks will be reused from Ratchet and Clank future tools of destruction and onwards with the other ratchet and clank games. Also Secret Agent Clank is the final Ratchet and Clank game to be released in the ps2.

  • @SQGReviewShow
    @SQGReviewShow Před 3 lety +204

    Other than the complete Coldplay studio album CD collection, this is the best 100 dollars I ever spent. Great work, J. Despite being shorter, I think you outdid your original SAC review.

    • @junefranklin458
      @junefranklin458 Před 2 lety +2

      i feel the yt algorithm is sorting comments for me based on media I’ve seen, last night I was listening to coldplay and now I see a coldplay comment on something completely unrelated.. I don’t know what to believe atm.

    • @MPHswayze
      @MPHswayze Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@junefranklin458we believe Coldplay rules here, friend.

  • @joshwillcox7141
    @joshwillcox7141 Před 3 lety +17

    As far as I'm concerned the entire game is in Clanks' dream.

  • @Roboshi2007
    @Roboshi2007 Před 3 lety +69

    I have always found it odd when people say talking about canon is gatekeeping or that canon isn't important. I mean my GF loves friends, but she's taken out of the show when the vegetarian girl is shown digging into a meat lasagne. Plot holes and mistakes like that create cracks in your abiliy to suspend your disbelief and engross yourself in a story.
    Now there are some people are are always aware what they're seeing is just a series of images on a screen created by a group of people and performed by another, but humans by their nature are engrossed by stories and put stock in their believability.

    • @MysteriousStranger50
      @MysteriousStranger50 Před 10 měsíci +3

      Gatekeeping isnt even inherently bad. Gatekeeping keeps special things special and prevents them being normalised to the mass audience. It’s okay to say “this product isn’t for you”

    • @Drums_of_Liberation
      @Drums_of_Liberation Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@MysteriousStranger50and we've all seen how no gatekeeping can turn something unrecognizable just look at the current state of comics and other "geek" media nowadays

  • @RibJegres
    @RibJegres Před 4 měsíci +4

    It's funny how i played this and size matters to 100% completion as a kid. I still remember all the agony ...

  • @nicoloenricorimoldi7425
    @nicoloenricorimoldi7425 Před 3 lety +21

    The Qwark dam section and the casino level are so bad that they still haunt me a good 10 years after the fact.
    I didn't even dislike the game as a kid, but even then I knew those sections sucked.

    • @bigdoggo5827
      @bigdoggo5827 Před 2 lety +3

      Same I kinda remembered that those sections were ruthless but I had much fun with that game

    • @mrhatman675
      @mrhatman675 Před rokem +1

      I liked it because it was challenging

  • @Kuon_latte
    @Kuon_latte Před rokem +20

    Playing it right now and I find it surprisingly good.
    It's nice to see Clank taking the spotlight for once and I love how it tries to pull off the segret agent movies vibe while keeping the comedy moments the series is known for.
    Stealth puzzles are not super hard but they at least require you to think, and I find both Ratchet's and Clank's weapons fun to use.
    Qwark and gadgebots levels are a cute change of pace.
    Honestly I'm really digging this, sorry to see so many people not appreciating it

    • @Mike14264
      @Mike14264 Před 4 měsíci +1

      The first levels were alluring to me too, and I did enjoy the other gameplay types - I'm honestly just hoping you don't get to the Casino level...

    • @Fozster
      @Fozster Před měsícem

      Fr

    • @Mike14264
      @Mike14264 Před měsícem

      Hmm, y'know what, I could try to give it another shot. Hopefully the Casino level will be a bit more intuitive once I get to it. I'm just worried about the following levels... my weapons never seem powerful enough in those.

  • @jordanjones3850
    @jordanjones3850 Před 2 lety +29

    I remember loving everything about this game except for some of the prison challenges and stealth things as a kid

  • @nicoloenricorimoldi7425
    @nicoloenricorimoldi7425 Před 3 lety +57

    As you said in your original review, the fact that this game is the sendoff of the original Ratchet and Clank artstyle and logo is tragic.

  • @JdRDMS
    @JdRDMS Před 3 lety +40

    9:28 11:45 J using Sly 4 as a positive example multiple times without calling attention to it.
    What sorcery is this?!?!?

    • @josueayala1249
      @josueayala1249 Před 3 lety +7

      Sly 4 was pretty good. It just doesn't compare to 2 and 3

    • @JdRDMS
      @JdRDMS Před 3 lety +2

      @@josueayala1249 Yeah I know, I remember J saying that. Sly 4 seems to fall into the category of “decent standalone, bad sequel” games that Dissidia NT and the Ratchet & Clank Future Trilogy and 2016 seem to (not that I’ve actually played any of them, just what I’ve heard online). This was more of a poke to J’s joke hatred of Sly 4. He doesn’t outright hate the game, he just likes to take jabs at it.

    • @maestrofeli4259
      @maestrofeli4259 Před 3 lety +6

      @@JdRDMS I don't think the future saga (ToD, ACiT and ITN) are bad games. A4O and FFA are kinda bad yes.

    • @JdRDMS
      @JdRDMS Před 3 lety

      @@maestrofeli4259 Yeah like I said I haven’t played them. But from what I’ve heard online, they’re decent games on their own, but become weaker when you compare them to what came before. This is why I used the term “decent standalone, bad sequel.” Of course, I’m not gonna stand in the way of your opinion, especially because I haven’t played any R&C games (I’ve only owned Nintendo systems), but this seems to be the general consensus online from what I gathered.

    • @maestrofeli4259
      @maestrofeli4259 Před 3 lety +5

      @@JdRDMS yeah maybe. People might say that they are bad compared to the previous games because the future saga had a pretty forced history that didn't connect with the previous games and some planets weren't as interesting as the ones from the ps2 games

  • @iggyminious
    @iggyminious Před 3 lety +130

    Despite this video being shorter than the old one, I'm more convinced than ever of how bad this game is. Funny how things work out.

    • @Tiggster-qr8mw
      @Tiggster-qr8mw Před 3 lety

      Oh hi Iggyminious. Didn’t expect to see you here.

    • @RetroFan2.0
      @RetroFan2.0 Před 2 lety +2

      I’d checkout TJX review as well on this one and size matters their a bit longer.

  • @filthycasul1804
    @filthycasul1804 Před 2 lety +17

    can we also take a moment to appreciate how the gadgebots can't jump but suddenly leap a full foot into the air to swing across a gap?

  • @Kaplykos
    @Kaplykos Před 2 lety +18

    So I'm the only one who liked this game. I beat it like 6 times as a kid :/

    • @artaihnandez4980
      @artaihnandez4980 Před 2 lety +1

      Haha same I loved it lol. And I loved the rhythm sections 😂

    • @w04h
      @w04h Před rokem

      Same, loved it too. No idea what he's on about.

    • @Mike14264
      @Mike14264 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I applaud all you blokes for your patience and tenacity. I didn't have enough of it as a kid by the time I got to the Foundry level.
      Also, apparently the game had a challenge mode that folks find even more insufferable, how did that go for you three?

    • @Mike14264
      @Mike14264 Před 4 měsíci +1

      ​@@artaihnandez4980y'know, it's funny to see folks that genuinely enjoy these sorta rhythm things in games. Even as a kid, I never found them either enjoyable or horrible. They just... were. They existed. They were an arbitrary something I had to do in order to continue the game otherwise I couldn't keep playing. But most of the ones I did do in this game were pretty pointless, honestly.
      The one where you cross the guards and lasers to get to the stand where the Eye of Infinity was? They're all obstacles I've been tackling during the regular game, why not let me cross them like normal too? Pointless.
      The dance with the baroness or whatever? That one is the only one that makes sense in context, and it's also funny with how you trick her into falling for the multiple traps, always found that one a hoot.
      The card game at the casino? I'd rather read a set of rules for 10 minutes to learn how to play a card game and then try to beat it. It would honestly be so much cooler. Heck, if it was fun, I could even try and play it with friends! But nah, let's push buttons while things happen on the screen. Exciting things too! Like... passing a card to your opponent. Riveting. But you know that it at least makes sense in context, because as we all know, better reflexes and timing is how you get good at poker- no it isn't.

  • @notsocaringwolf.3763
    @notsocaringwolf.3763 Před 3 lety +17

    I see that your opinion on Secret Agent Clank hasn’t changed.

  • @genxsisbeats389
    @genxsisbeats389 Před 2 lety +16

    I actually had a lot of fun with this game

  • @PokeMaster22222
    @PokeMaster22222 Před 10 měsíci +2

    6:32 Y'know, I just realised how horrifically ironic it is that Size Matters' weapons have "no impact", despite the game being made by High Impact Games.
    The fudge you couldn't even live up to your own frickin' name REALLY eurgh

  • @9sonassonas9
    @9sonassonas9 Před měsícem +3

    Why "Secret Agent Clank" is the Game of the Century
    Released in 2008 for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), Secret Agent Clank stands out as a groundbreaking entry in the Ratchet & Clank series, redefining what fans expected from the franchise. This game is a bold departure from its predecessors, focusing on Clank, the sidekick, rather than Ratchet, the main hero. This shift brings a fresh perspective, immersing players in a spy-themed adventure reminiscent of classic James Bond films, with Clank assuming the role of a suave secret agent.
    The gameplay in Secret Agent Clank is a masterful blend of stealth, combat, and puzzle-solving, setting it apart from traditional platformers. Clank’s missions require sneaking past enemies and using an array of inventive gadgets like cufflink bombs and bowtie boomerangs. This variety ensures that the game remains engaging and dynamic, offering challenges that are both creative and fun. Additionally, rhythm-based mini-games add an unexpected twist, providing a unique blend of timing and style that enhances the overall experience.
    The storyline is another highlight, filled with humor, intrigue, and unexpected plot twists. Clank’s quest to clear Ratchet’s name after a wrongful accusation unfolds with a perfect balance of comedy and suspense. The narrative is rich with parodies of spy film clichés, adding a layer of entertainment that complements the action-packed gameplay.
    Visually, Secret Agent Clank impresses with its sleek and colorful graphics, which are remarkably polished for a handheld game. The attention to detail in character design and environments creates a vibrant and immersive world that pulls players into Clank’s espionage escapades. The sound design, featuring a catchy spy-themed soundtrack and immersive audio effects, further enhances the atmosphere, making each mission feel like a scene from a blockbuster spy film.
    Beyond its engaging gameplay and captivating storyline, Secret Agent Clank offers significant replayability. The variety of challenges, collectibles, and unlockable content encourage players to return, making each playthrough a new and exciting experience. Its influence extends beyond just being a fun game; it set a precedent for successful spin-offs in major franchises, showcasing how secondary characters can lead compelling adventures.
    In conclusion, Secret Agent Clank is not just a standout in the Ratchet & Clank series but a defining game of its era. Its innovative approach, blending stealth with action and humor, combined with its memorable characters and stylish presentation, make it a timeless classic. Secret Agent Clank is truly the game of the century, capturing the essence of what makes gaming both exciting and endlessly entertaining.

  • @artudela0066
    @artudela0066 Před 3 lety +4

    from what i remember, clank uses the gadgebots to sabotage the lasers which is why they blow the city up when the guy fires them

  • @thecommentsofyoutube7265
    @thecommentsofyoutube7265 Před 3 lety +10

    Il miss this series of CZcams videos, you’ve given me more then you know

  • @jabre7761
    @jabre7761 Před 2 lety +10

    i actually loved this game as a kid and teen. maybe its because im an autistic weirdo and almost anything can be fun or entertaining to me, but i used to love it and am planning on replaying it. im sorry you couldn't appreciate it like i did.

    • @superlombax1561
      @superlombax1561 Před 2 lety +9

      Yeah. I'm exactly the same way when it comes to SAC, though I do definitely see why some of these guys don't like it.

    • @bigdoggo5827
      @bigdoggo5827 Před 2 lety +2

      I liked it as a kid, replayed it a few times just to upgrade the tie-a-rang, i had lots of fun but I remember that some sections were kinda hard

    • @elcuy3544
      @elcuy3544 Před 2 lety +1

      As a kid you really don't have high standards for games, I used to love it as a kid but got really bored when replaying it recently.

    • @Mike14264
      @Mike14264 Před 4 měsíci

      I liked it... up to a point. It only became different types and amounts of pain once I got to the Casino.

  • @accomplishedbelt7hollowsno21

    This was a great time spent every week. You really have gotten me interested in so many different series of games, and it felt nice watching these videos every Saturday. I'm glad you enjoyed making them as much as we enjoyed watching them

  • @takeshikujo2909
    @takeshikujo2909 Před 2 lety +8

    Yeah, this game felt like it goes on forever! Aside from dying so many times that this game has psychologically scarred me because of being constantly spotted by the frustrating guards, being constantly ambushed by a f-ton of enemies in several areas within each mission and the crappy weapons that barely do any real damage at all to these punks, this game just kept going! Every time I feel like I’m at the homestretch for the end, it just popped in a new thing that made me go, “Oh Come On! Just End Dammit!”.
    Was even worse considering my Memory Card didn’t have enough memory for it, so I had to constantly start from the beginning each time I popped in the disk. And no one should go through that hell! Do yourself a favor and stay away from this game. For your own mental well-being, please!

  • @nubeyazul
    @nubeyazul Před 2 lety +5

    I always thought the bad plot and dialogues were supposed to mimic a cheesy bad movie sequel from Clank's show. It sucks but at least you have beloved characters with their original voices.

  • @paulcorvans5767
    @paulcorvans5767 Před 3 lety +8

    Let me add just one more thing to this: getting every skill point in this game it's the absolute worst out of every Ratchet & Clank game. I gave up halfway through, 'cause frankly, fuck the rhytm minigames, but also because most of them were horribly designed. So far it's only game in the series I haven't got 100%, and god, I would never try it.

  • @AlexxxMYLSince2013
    @AlexxxMYLSince2013 Před 3 lety +23

    16:23 my headcanon is that this is a dream Clank has before A Crank in Time.

    • @maestrofeli4259
      @maestrofeli4259 Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah, that's a pretty popular theory that I enjoy as it can kinda explain why the story of this game is so bad and nonsensical. It's a dream, it never happened, that's it.

    • @AlexxxMYLSince2013
      @AlexxxMYLSince2013 Před 3 lety +2

      @@maestrofeli4259 that would also explain why insomniac says that its canon 😌

    • @maestrofeli4259
      @maestrofeli4259 Před 3 lety +2

      @@AlexxxMYLSince2013 lol
      I'm pretty sure that the person that was running the twitter account hadn't even played the game or ask anyone in insomniac if that was the case, it was prolly just what he thought

  • @JdRDMS
    @JdRDMS Před 3 lety +14

    I feel like the Blackout Pen having limited ammo could be a good way to get players to use it conservatively, only disabling the lasers they need to, and just dodging the rest with the movement controls.
    If the devs actually gave a shit of course.

  • @Leonlonglegs
    @Leonlonglegs Před 3 lety +5

    This series was so good. I hope you do the rest of the games (again) over along with the other spinoffs someday. Same for Jak! Can't wait for the re-re-reviews of Sly though lmao.

  • @poxy1000
    @poxy1000 Před 3 lety +4

    Clank can be a secret agent and still be a movie star playing the character. the movie would be a mask to make anyone claiming his status as an agent to be a crazy person.

  • @kaidorade1317
    @kaidorade1317 Před 3 lety +20

    This was a great series but I’ve been looking forward to this review since the beginning! Thanks J, dreams do come true!

  • @adamwhaley1819
    @adamwhaley1819 Před 2 lety

    I’ve just recently found your channel and have been having a blast going through your catalog. You’re great

  • @Shiresgammai
    @Shiresgammai Před rokem +5

    Excellent review, I feel the same way. It's sad that this was the last R&C game on the PS2 and the last game where the characters appeared in their original forms.

  • @keithfernandez8546
    @keithfernandez8546 Před 3 lety +3

    Great job on this review J, can’t wait to see and watch your Sonic Riders and Sonic Riders Zero Gravity review. When is that review coming out? Next Saturday?

  • @Nobodyfrom2003
    @Nobodyfrom2003 Před rokem +4

    Not trynna hate, but you also said that Size Matters' weapons were the worst, honestly that argument has less of an impact and now I doubt if you are just using hyperbolic words to make it seem worst than it is =/

    • @Mike14264
      @Mike14264 Před 4 měsíci

      When a flamethrower takes 5 seconds to kill a basic slime monster, when it takes one millisecond to kill the same kinda enemy in another game, you know you've balls'd it. These weapons are just not it. Only one is a ranged weapon (and it's not a fast shooting one either), all others are close combat, and more than half of them feel worse than your punches simply because they're slower and let you do less damage/inputs by the second. The actually powerful ones can't be used too much in each segment with enemies since you can only use like 10 of them before refilling.

  • @SoraSummer
    @SoraSummer Před 3 lety +3

    Eagerly waits for the future series. If you decide to do them.

  • @Ospyro3em
    @Ospyro3em Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, I've really enjoyed watching this series. And I agree on a lot of your views too. I've never had the patience to finish Size Matters, but with Secret Agent Clank I just never even had the desire to play past the first level. Glad to see I really wasn't missing anything.

  • @samdagle1373
    @samdagle1373 Před 3 lety +11

    13:40 Somebody else has probably already explained it to you by now, but number woo and the lazer exploding the city was meant as a "made in china" joke

  • @BRONXBX
    @BRONXBX Před rokem +3

    Maybe I'm weird but I always loved the Clank segments in these games and am a huge stealth fan so when I heard there was a stealth game with Clank being the main character I jumped at it and I still have fun with this game to this day lol

  • @horricule451
    @horricule451 Před 3 lety +5

    I think there's a pretty interesting discussion to be had about what constitutes the "worst video game". Because like, I've played a few games like Hong Kong 97 or Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for the NES that are barely even video games, and as a kid I played quite a few licensed games that were downright unplayable (there was this one penguins of madagascar game I had for the DS that you literally couldn't even beat. Like, you got to the last level and there was no way for you to progress forward) but none of them managed to emotionally break me the way that Megaman X7 did

  • @ghostydemon4379
    @ghostydemon4379 Před 3 lety +6

    My only experience with this game was nabbing my brothers psp and playing it, but I don't think I played it for very long. I actually kinda liked the Clank sections in previous games too

  • @zernek9199
    @zernek9199 Před 3 lety +11

    Finally, Megaman X6 looks like an amazing game

  • @thatguyfromA6915
    @thatguyfromA6915 Před rokem +2

    did you cutout something at 2:38

  • @davidtomandl3
    @davidtomandl3 Před 3 lety +3

    From what I remember, Klunk is easy in the first run but literally impossible to beat in challenge mode

  • @dylansurendranath3091
    @dylansurendranath3091 Před 3 lety +4

    Oh boy, we've all been looking forward to this video...

  • @bowiebazinga2019
    @bowiebazinga2019 Před 3 lety +3

    I would love a possible re-review of the Jak series and then the patreon incentive is of either Daxter or The Lost Frontier. Would be fun I think.

  • @Page153
    @Page153 Před 3 lety +2

    Please do rereviews of the rest of the series (and ones that you haven't done) I think it would be great.

  • @OlaftheGreat
    @OlaftheGreat Před 2 lety +4

    I adored this game as a kid. Maybe I have low standards but I absolutely adored Quark's tall tales

  • @editmanrgg2844
    @editmanrgg2844 Před rokem

    Huh not sure anyone noticed but around 2:40 till the end of the video is when the video glitched out and is out of sync with the audio and video you'll notice there isn't any sound by 30:02 but the video is still going.

    • @LasagaMan
      @LasagaMan Před rokem

      I don't know, but there's a part that was cut becuase reasons.

  • @xerxBreak
    @xerxBreak Před 3 lety +2

    one addendum: while not as weirdly hard on the first run as Size Matters' endgame, the NG+ modifier is completely broken
    im pretty sure Clunk is straight up impossible on challenge mode

  • @blindertherabbit
    @blindertherabbit Před rokem +2

    the thing that bothers me the most about this game is that it ruined the ratchet and clank series for me. it's the first ratchet game i ever played as a kid, so i grew ACCUSTOMED to playing as clank for most of the game. when i tried out size matters later on as a teen, it felt SO weird to play as ratchet. it was so offputting i genuinely couldn't get past the first few stages of the game. thanks secret agent, look what you've done! 😭

  • @fizzrpg9961
    @fizzrpg9961 Před 3 lety +2

    I remember playing this on my Vita a few years back through two plane rides and a car trip, there were some good moments, like the over the top snowboarding section, and the dancing rhythm section before, but besides that it was kinda eh

  • @maestrofeli4259
    @maestrofeli4259 Před rokem

    what happened? the last minute or so of the video is pitch black with nothing on it

  • @uhobme2028
    @uhobme2028 Před 3 lety +1

    I remember saving money for this game as a kid and getting mad at my dad for forgeting the UMD at the store (It was in another town).
    I could never finish Size Matter so in retrospect, probably wasted the money if i'd got it or not

  • @StationComics
    @StationComics Před 3 lety +7

    Does anyone got the "Perfect Mirror" Skill Point? That's IMPOSSIBLE! 😡

    • @aldebaran2643
      @aldebaran2643 Před 3 lety +1

      Tell me about it.
      This game, to this day, is the only pre-PS4 Ratchet game I never 100%ed.

    • @StationComics
      @StationComics Před 3 lety

      @@aldebaran2643 same with me 😢

    • @aldebaran2643
      @aldebaran2643 Před 3 lety

      @@StationComics A month ago I started up Size Matters after YEARS of not playing it, I never truly finished it cuz of No More Varmints, one of the Giant Clank shooter skill points.
      Got it on the first try.
      Guess I was small and unexperienced?

    • @infamousdood1696
      @infamousdood1696 Před 3 lety +1

      I got that one was a bitch actually have 65/65 psp

    • @StationComics
      @StationComics Před 3 lety +1

      @@infamousdood1696 congratulations! Let me ask you, if the enemies shoot the dam once you have to restart the level right?

  • @leah69420lol
    @leah69420lol Před 2 lety +1

    I remember playing through the entire game and being so mad at the ending telling me to replay again on hard or go back to before I finished the game.

  • @stevehammond9804
    @stevehammond9804 Před 3 lety +2

    So the way I’ve reconciled the TV show vs references to real event is basically like what we’ve seen in other TV shows. Take Big Bang Theory. Wil Wheaton is on the show as himself and references the fact that he did indeed play Wesley on TNG, but then all the events that happened to him in the show are pure fiction. So to create a SAC episode that feels ‘real’ (in the R&C universe at least) the show references ‘real’ events but creates a fictional narrative for the ‘real’ characters. At least that’s how I see it

  • @Mike14264
    @Mike14264 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I remember playing this game, having an alright time, but then reaching a point where the enemies were too tough for any strategy I came up with. The casino level was hell, yeah. I barely got through the toxic planet with the slimes, and I remained stuck in the bolt factory planet.
    Not gonna lie, hearing you complain about the stealth mechanics and the combat made me feel heard. The rhythm game things were... there, the Master Key puzzles were kinda ok, the vehicle parts were pretty fun to what I recall, I didn't run into any bugs either... But the stealth, if it was the focus, then it was a miserable mechanic that I had to work myself around, and the combat had to be too close to the enemies for how weak the weapons were, to the point the regular punches were better simply because they were actually faster. I always tried to go for the quiet takedowns, but it was never a guarantee through all sections of enemies (and yes, their duration got tiring, especially after multiple tries through the same segments of a level). I kinda wonder how would a better version of this game look like.
    Now, not all was bad to me, at least back then. I liked the segments with the three little bots alright (from what I recall at least), and _some_ of the Quark segments wete pretty enjoyable due to how silly they were, you were always doing something different in each!... but I also remember the Opera one lasting way too long for my liking.
    As for the Ratchet segments, I could say I was just not good at these parts, or blame the "one-analog only" PSP controls, or the same issue in Size Matters with the weaker weapons... but I can't say for sure. I wasn't super good at them, and they were always something I "had to do" in order to continue.

  • @universaltimeline8217
    @universaltimeline8217 Před 2 lety +2

    i did not know this game was this bad
    but at the other hand i was 7 when i played this

  • @bananabike279
    @bananabike279 Před 3 lety +16

    Secret Agent Clank is the only R&C game I've played ONCE and this video made me remember why... Devs usually add "variety" into the game to keep the core gameplay from getting boring. They must've figured that out REALLY early, because all the Ratchet, Gadgebots, Quark (I even forgot those were in here), Vehicle, rhythm AND Giant Clank sections really show they didn't have a lot of faith in the game focussing on Clank alone... This almost feels more like a R&C minigame collection lol
    Also, congrats on getting the Patreon stretch goal!!

  • @Koko-cy4ff
    @Koko-cy4ff Před 3 lety +2

    Yo, you also lost your PSP with a lot of the games for it? I had mine stolen in a mall when I was 11-12 in 2012. My most crushing childhood memory/trauma.

  • @GTEarney
    @GTEarney Před 3 lety +1

    When I last played the game ages ago I thought it was the gadgebots in the section before the Japanese city level that sabotaged the turret, making it explode.

  • @verzocktes
    @verzocktes Před 2 lety

    fun fact in the PS2 Version there is a bug where the black bars disappear behinde the huge rotating "sponges" (no they are not really modled)

  • @tabreezsiddique
    @tabreezsiddique Před rokem

    You may need to update the timestamps as I think there was a bit here when first uploaded that got cut.

  • @Benjamillion
    @Benjamillion Před 3 lety +1

    I recall Game Informer giving it a score of a 6 and I found that too be too courteous.

  • @Chase1.9
    @Chase1.9 Před 3 lety +2

    The render of Ratchet on the back of the box just disturbs me….I think it’s staring into my soul….

    • @Benjamillion
      @Benjamillion Před 3 lety

      It's a sign that he wants out of an awful game

  • @DecadoPrime
    @DecadoPrime Před 3 lety

    Yes. Glad you made this video J. It was really good

  • @edoardoconsogno7902
    @edoardoconsogno7902 Před 3 lety +4

    Probably because I was a child, but i REALLY LOVED this game. I know that is objectively bad, but I stll have a lot of fun

  • @Carlos-Garcia47
    @Carlos-Garcia47 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I remember I picked this up in the bargain bin when I was younger, played it for a bit and then never ever touched it again😂

  • @HaohmaruHL
    @HaohmaruHL Před 2 lety

    Sooo, when are you make a speed run of it?

  • @yamabro2482
    @yamabro2482 Před 2 lety +2

    Man I repressed some of these memories. Seeing those bugs again is traumatic

  • @DjNinjaRj
    @DjNinjaRj Před 3 lety +2

    Loved the original review, I am excited

  • @PaulieWalnuts13
    @PaulieWalnuts13 Před 2 lety +2

    Insomniac has confirmed this game is a canon in universe movie

  • @Cykelpump33
    @Cykelpump33 Před 3 lety

    All i remember from this game was the PS2 port i had could not even load a save file. It all ended up ruining the memory card.

  • @DannyBenS94
    @DannyBenS94 Před 3 lety +1

    You know, it's been so many years since I've played through the game and I kind of forgot why I got rid of the game before or why I have had little desire to really come back to it. Seeing this video brought back memories of why I only played through it once and only once. It's a poor excuse of a game. Ratchet & Clank didn't have a truly good portable experience until the original trilogy came to the Vita. Even then it barely counts cause they're just the PS2 games on the go and not an original experience. Plus it had its own flaws, but nowhere near as bad as the other portable R&C games (and I'm not counting the phone games, as I've only played one of them for a little bit).

  • @sonofhades57
    @sonofhades57 Před rokem +1

    I really don't have anything to say on this one that you didn't in this video. The stealth is bad, the weapons are mostly bad, the writing is terribad. I regret having spent any time with this non-canon atrocity as a kid. At least I can say I beat it and never have to play it again even out of a sense of completionist duty.

  • @AWildDomino
    @AWildDomino Před 2 lety +2

    I remember playing the demo of this game so much when I was very young so I do have a bit of nostalgia for this game. Strangely tho I never really wanted this game. I loved the demo a lot but I never had interest in the full game. I think its a good demo but probably not a good game

  • @starmaster65
    @starmaster65 Před 3 lety

    This was my first Ratchet and Clank game (other than a demo of Up Your Arsenal on a Jampack demo disc I used to have) and I've never played past the second level. Thought about picking it up again, but I definitely won't anytime soon. Thank you for showing me how terrible the rest of the game is so I wouldn't have had to waste my time 😌😂

  • @oxcare5
    @oxcare5 Před 2 lety +1

    The greatest part about this game is Qwark singing during the Opera section

  • @youngmasterzhi
    @youngmasterzhi Před 11 měsíci +1

    My brother once joked that I frequently break out of the hologuise because I kept farting

  • @mattb6522
    @mattb6522 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the detailed review, J! I was actually curious about this game recently as I played and enjoyed the original Ratchet & Clank trilogy, but didn't know what to expect from this title. I'm definitely giving this one a pass now. It sounds like an absolute abysmal chore to play!
    It is funny you mentioned Mega Man X6 in this video as that is actually one of my least favorite games I've played through as well!

  • @omegdarinsthename660
    @omegdarinsthename660 Před 2 lety

    Hey J, why don’t you do a review on the Ratchet and Clank movie?

  • @triledink
    @triledink Před 3 lety +2

    This is oftern called the worst ratchet and clank game (excluding mobile games), but I got to admit the Quark opera scene is pretty awesome.
    Also if I had to admit again, I personally think that every game in the series is good, though obviously some are greater than the other such as the beloved ACIT, Rift and GC.

  • @alilsadpotato
    @alilsadpotato Před 2 lety +2

    This game was definitely one of my favorite psp games when I was a kid. Once you're older yeah sure, it really doesn't look that amazing. But for me it introduced me to ratchet n clank and i'll be thankfull to it for that. It will still be one of my favorite psp games and will keep being regardless. Great video nonetheless though.

  • @noobyduder7668
    @noobyduder7668 Před 3 lety +1

    This series made me buy the original ratchet and clank trilogy + deadlocked. I only ever had size matters on the PS2, so I wanna see how an actual good ratchet and clank game plays.

  • @LunarFresh
    @LunarFresh Před 3 lety +2

    This game was such a frustrating experience tbh
    I hated this game so much that I flung the disk into the ocean. 💿 🌊

  • @commandervideo5273
    @commandervideo5273 Před 3 lety

    I never played a single ratchet and clank game (yet), but I enjoyed watching all your rereviews.

    • @fizzrpg9961
      @fizzrpg9961 Před 3 lety +2

      Please play the series, it’s really good, and the fandom needs more fans

  • @pikachurino_2396
    @pikachurino_2396 Před 3 lety

    Great video👍

  • @Sanker1
    @Sanker1 Před 2 lety +2

    The fact that this was the first game i played in my life and that everyone hates it makes me feel bad for high impact, because i have some kind of love to that company
    (like, i didnt even knew that Ratchet is the main character of the series until i was 10)
    I also beated this game on the same savefile like 5 times, actually i think i beated the game to the 100% accidentally lol
    I guess i just had a lot of free time
    (Also it was the PS2 version, so its even worse)

    • @Mike14264
      @Mike14264 Před 4 měsíci

      I have more love for them simply because they made Phineas and Ferb Into the Second Dimension for the Wii.
      Definitely not thanks to this game, sorry to say.

  • @MooseBurrito575
    @MooseBurrito575 Před rokem

    I don't agree with everything you said but I played this after playing the first couple games and ditched it at some point. It's just not even up to par.

  • @jarmelatodyssechutminds126

    There it is. SAC. This time I'll get that crazy ol' Primates at Sanzaru good. ("This time I'll get him good.")

  • @dodovomitory3496
    @dodovomitory3496 Před 2 lety +1

    My dad paid 50$ for this game
    I was so happy to see another Ratchet and Clank on psp. I didn't have a PS2 back then