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platform genre is well-worn territory. The 2D platformer was
driven completely into the ground back in the 16-bit era, and
we're starting to see an awful lot of repetition in the 3D
platformer arena, as well. Most 3D platformers are full of
backtracking, poor camera work, and countless little doodads to
collect. However, Ratchet & Clank skillfully avoids most of the
traps that hold back the majority of modern platform games.
Developed by Insomniac Games, the company behind the first three
games in the popular Spyro the Dragon series, Ratchet & Clank
presents a fantastic, well-balanced, story-driven adventure that
can easily be recommended to anyone.  Ratchet & Clank is an
outstanding game in every way.  Ratchet is an alien creature
that looks a bit like a cross between a cat and a rabbit. He's
handy with his tools and is busy working on his spaceship when a
small robot named Clank falls out of the sky. Clank relays a
tale of a world in peril, hop