Video Gaming News - October 2005
Foster City, CA (October 25, 2005) - Sony announced today the launch
of Ratchet: Deadlocked for the PS2.
From Sony:
Ratchet: Deadlocked is the continued evolution of the Ratchet & Clank series
and introduces new elements to the franchise such as co-op gameplay through the
entire story mode, squad-based functionality, an enhanced weapons modification
system, and the ability of up to 10 players to compete online utilizing a
broadband connection.
"We are continuing to raise the bar for the videogame industry with Ratchet:
Deadlocked," said Grady Hunt, senior producer, product development, Sony
Computer Entertainment America. Ratchet: Deadlocked is proof that developers can
continue delivering new installments for a popular franchise while providing
players with a whole new gameplay experience. "With the addition of new features
such as co-op throughout story mode, squad-based functionality and the expansion
of the weapons system to allow players more choices, we are sure to deliver one
of the most competitive and challenging games for PlayStation 2 this holiday
season."
In addition to introducing new gameplay, Ratchet: Deadlocked also provides
players with more variety than its predecessors, making it the most customizable
game yet in the series. Gamers can take advantage of the new
co-op functionality available throughout the game by choosing to play through
story mode in single-player or in co-op with a buddy. Besides the 15 skins
available in co-op play, players can also choose to play as Alpha Clank, the
default skin for the second player. This allows gamers to play Ratchet and Clank
in co-op mode. In addition, all single-player levels will also be available for
multiplayer use.
Ratchet: Deadlocked also features non-linear gameplay, allowing players greater
freedom in how they choose their missions. In addition, squad-based gameplay
enables players to demolish the competition by commandeering their allied combat
bots through critical and strategic battles. Each allied bot will have their own
distinct personality, and a customization feature allows players to change body
parts and upgrade bot weapons. A new weapons modification system provides
players the ability to choose the way their weapon powers up -- both numerically
and functionally -- and provides players with virtually limitless mod
combinations.
In Ratchet: Deadlocked, Ratchet and Clank are captured and forced to compete on
an underground reality combat sport show. The show, which features abducted
heroes fighting for their lives against a gruesome gang of deadly Exterminators,
is run by a deranged media mogul named Gleeman Vox, who intends to use Ratchet
as his next contestant.
Vox soon realizes Ratchet is the most promising contestant the show has ever
seen. Vox subjects Ratchet to a series of deadly battles, much to the delight of
the show's enormous audience. To keep himself and his friends alive, Ratchet has
no choice but to continue participating and drive up the show's ratings with
spectacular victories -- at least until he and Clank can figure out a way to
break free from Vox's control, the explosive Deadlock collars fastened to their
necks, and bring the Vox Network crashing down.
Players can pilot four new and destructive vehicles -- the Hovership, Puma,
Landstalker and Hoverbike. In multi-player and co-op modes, gamers must work
together to plan out the multiple attack types that each vehicle enables.
Players can operate their own Hoverbikes and drive them simultaneously to create
a more thrilling and destructive atmosphere.
"We really wanted to do something new and fresh that would set Ratchet:
Deadlocked apart from the previous games in the Ratchet & Clank series," said
Brian Hastings, Chief Creative Officer, Insomniac Games. "As a team, we were
looking for both a creative challenge and an opportunity to expand upon the
Ratchet universe, and we believe we've delivered that to gamers with Ratchet:
Deadlocked."
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