Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty has an official release date of August 21st, 2008 exclusively on PS3 via a PlayStation Network download.
As previously announced at E3 2008, the newest Ratchet & Clank game will cost $14.99, “A shorter game at a lower price.” as developer Insomniac explained.
In Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty, the heroic lombax, Ratchet, returns in an all-new adventure where Ratchet is in a desperate search for Clank after the end of Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction. Although this newest game will also stand alone so both fans and newcomers alike can get into it.
With all new wrench mechanics and light and dark illumination puzzles, Ratchet must manipulate objects and use his wits in order to succeed in his quest. New pirate-themed puzzles in four exotic locations will have gamers interacting with townspeople, manipulating shadows and playing pirate tunes, and mixing pirate brew to find hidden treasures.
Developed by highly-acclaimed developer Insomniac Games (who made all the others as well), Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty finds Ratchet in a desperate search for Clank after the intense ending of Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction. After an unfortunate turn of events, Ratchet washes up on the shores of a small village where he must overcome life-threatening challenges, encounter new alien races and even form an alliance with dreaded Captain Slag’s first mate, Rusty Pete.
Features of Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty include.
* All new wrench mechanics: Push, pull, and manipulate objects
* Light/Dark gameplay: Illuminate dark areas and use your wits to survive.
* Pirate Puzzles: Mix brew, manipulate shadows and play tunes to find hidden booty!
* Travel to four exotic locations on Planet Merdegraw: Pirate Fleet, Hoolefar Island, Morrow Caverns and Darkwater Cove
* Fight a motley crew of pirate enemies including Skull Walkers, Hot Heads, Giant Vipers (Pythors) and Undead Robotic Pirates.
* Explore a small island town and interact with the townspeople to find vital clues to Captain Darkwater’s treasure.
* Up to four hours of epic Ratchet & Clank gameplay for both fans and newcomers to the franchise.