And the winner is…GameSpot's Best Games of 2009 Editors' Choice WinnerRatchet & Clank games have never been typical platformers. The focus of the series has always been evenly split between gun-based combat and free-flowing navigation, which makes striking down enemies every bit as thrilling as leaping across hovering platforms positioned high in the sky or swinging across gaping pits with your trusty swingshot. A Crack in Time beautifully realizes these empowering actions, creating a memorable experience with a surprise around every corner.
The most striking new element in this year's edition is Clank's mesmerizing time-based puzzles. It takes a carefully constructed game to walk the line between carefree action and thoughtful puzzle-solving, yet A Crack in Time pulls off this feat with ease. These brain-teasing tests force you to create a clone of yourself to pass through locked doors and present a challenge as rewarding as anything that has ever appeared in the venerable franchise. But like previous games in the series, A Crack in Time is at its best in the open worlds, where normal laws do not apply and everything is as bright and vibrant as a classic cartoon. Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time is pure fun, expertly paced to continually drive you from one thrilling situation to the next. This is one of the most fun games released this year and is an exciting return to form for this veteran adventuring duo.
