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Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

Platform(s): PlayStation 3
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: SCEE (EU), SCEA (US)
Developer: Insomniac Games
Release Date: Oct. 18, 2011 (US), Oct. 19, 2011 (EU)

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'Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One' (PS3) Scored By Oddworld Composer

by Rainier on March 30, 2011 @ 4:34 a.m. PDT

Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One is a one- to four-player cooperative, online/offline, drop-in/drop-out title, making it easy to get together with friends and family, get in a game and have fun in the Ratchet universe.

The return of the Ratchet & Clank series brings an all-new twist to action-adventure gaming while setting the stage for a new story, brought to life with vibrant cinematic visuals.

In a franchise first, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One introduces four player co-operative gameplay, allowing players to team up as Ratchet, Clank, Qwark and Dr. Nefarious. Helping our heroes (and the Galaxy’s most notorious villain) take on their biggest challenge yet, players will be immersed on a mysterious world with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons at their disposal. Delivering an explosive adventure infused with the series’ signature humor and cinematic style, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One takes the franchise to a new level of accessible fun that can be shared with friends and family.

We find our heroes in the midst of a dilemma of intergalactic proportions when Dr. Nefarious’ latest evil plan goes awry leaving Ratchet, Clank, Qwark and Nefarious himself caught in the snare of a powerful and mysterious machine. Begrudgingly, the Galaxy’s biggest do-gooders and its most sinister criminal must work together to discover a means of escape in this action-packed installment of the Ratchet & Clank series.

Composer Michael Bross will be responsible for crafting the soundtrack to Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One. Over four hours of original music will be featured in Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One, with Michael Bross bringing a fresh perspective to the series while respecting the direction the franchise has taken with past titles. He is currently also working on the soundtrack for Red 5 Studios' Firefall.

Regarding Michael Bross’s involvement with Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One’s soundtrack, Insomniac audio lead Jamie McMenamy notes, “The deeper we get into the development of Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, the more evident it becomes that Michael was the perfect choice as the composer for our project. His music is epic and innovative, providing the cutting edge sound and cinematic quality we desired for the game. We are truly excited to have him on board.”

As a huge fan of the Rachet and Clank series for a number of years, Bross has been eager to create a unique soundtrack that lives up to fans’ expectations. “I'm incredibly excited to be working with the Insomniac team on such a fantastic franchise,” comments Bross. “It's truly an honor to work on the project.”

Michael Bross is an award-winning composer who has created the soundtracks for Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath (EA, 2005), and  Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee (Microsoft, 2001) with over 5 hours composed for Stranger's Wrath alone. Early in his career, Bross crafted the scores for Black Dahlia (1998) starring Dennis Hopper, and Ripper (1996) starring Christopher Walken.

Key Features:

  • 4-Player Cooperative Mayhem - Play alone or with up to three other friends as Ratchet, Clank, Qwark or Dr. Nefarious, each with their own unique skills and an arsenal of co-op weapons.
  • Play Together Side-by-Side or Online - Drop in and out of Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One at anytime, playing alongside friends or family as you fight together in spectacular cooperative battles.
  • A Cinematic Experience 4 All - For the first time in the franchise, play together with friends through a sprawling, high-definition Ratchet & Clank adventure filled with humor and unforgettable moments.

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