• Fast-paced action adventure with platforming, racing, roleplaying and strategy.
• Compelling new storyline with focus on missions.
• 20 brand new weapons and tons of new gadgets.
• New Maxi-Games form an integral part of the gameplay.
• 20 levels with 50% more gameplay than the original.
• RPG element--improve weapons and develop character.
• For 1 player.

.co.uk Review ------------- The first Ratchet & Clank game was the best action platformer the PS2 had had, and now the dynamic duo are back in Ratchet & Clank 2: Locked and Loaded (hastily resubtitled for the UK after the developers realised that the original Going Commando might imply an entirely different kind of game experience). After becoming rather bored with their lot in the aftermath of their victory in the last game, the now not-so reluctant heroes are hired as bounty hunters to track down the stolen Protopet, which looks like the world's cutest pet but is actually something more sinister. Well, not really sinister, because it's still cute as a button, but definitely dangerous. Although the graphics and controls have had an overhaul for this sequel, the developers have wisely realised that the thing everyone enjoyed most from the first game is the huge number of weapons you get to use. There are 20 new ones to play with now, but interestingly nearly all of them can be upgraded and customised for different features and more power. Not only that but the new role-playing element even extends to Ratchet himself--he can improve his own abilities as he goes. As well as all that the game has got even more variety than before, with tons of mini-games including hoverbike races and spaceship dogfights. There are also a lot more levels in which you get to control Clank in his gigantic killer-robot mode. It might not be all that original but it's fun and good looking and has a surprisingly witty script. All in all, it's top stuff. --David Jenkins Review ------ "An excellent sequel... top-hole platforming entertainment. 88%." -- GamesMaster Magazine "Polished, playable and packed with nice touches. 82%." -- Play Magazine P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); Manufacturer's Description -------------------------- Ratchet & Clank: Locked & Loaded takes place over 20 brand-new locations, each one up to 50% bigger than those in the original game. Players get to explore new spherical worlds, small-scale planets that Ratchet can literally run rings around. The gameplay is an incredible mix of genres, including action adventure, platforming, RPG, racing and strategy. There are a host of "maxi-games" to play, fully fledged challenges that take the form of everything from hoverbike races to space-age gladiatorial combat. Ratchet is now a highly trained commando, and he's got a whole new arsenal of awesome weapons at his disposal--sniper s, grenade launchers, gravity bombs... you name it, Ratchet's ready to blow something up with it. All of the weapons are great fun to use, with superb special effects and satisfyingly loud explosions. Plus, an RPG-style upgrade system has been introduced, whereby the more Ratchet uses a weapon, the more powerful it will get. This system also applies to Ratchet himself; seeing off nents earns him more experience in the form of "nanotech points", which means he can handle a lot more hits. His armour can also be upgraded to offer more protection. And he'll need it, since enemy AI has been greatly improved. Players will need to think and play more strategically in combat situations, and carefully consider the best ways to build up their strength. See more ( javascript:void(0) )