Insomniac Games posed a spicy question on Twitter, and the Ratchet & Clank fanbase went berserk. The studio asked the fans, what is the best weapon in the 20-year-old franchise, and countless opinions followed. The answers are a volatile mix of nostalgia, hot takes, and downright idolization, ranging from certain rocket launchers to bizarre carnival contraptions.”
Hence, put that question of the best Ratchet & Clank weapon-and be ready to deal with scores of answers. Diehards swear by Bouncer, a grenade launcher that bounces grenades, dare I say it, or they probably go with Plasma Coil to battle end. For sure, the RYNO series has been a fan favorite ever since the PS2 days. Mini-Nuke defenders woke up to defend the weapon from OP accusations anyway, and they were indeed right.
Of course, this was disregarding certain weirdos who actually like to transform their enemies into chickens with the Morph-o-Ray or get them grooving with the Groovitron. Someone even mentioned Agents of Doom—because if you can have tiny death machines do your fighting for you, why fight yourself?
There were those who stood against the weapon-debate. A user simply shoveled in that Ratchet & Clank is “a dead game” and… Okay then. Another user asked when the series is coming to Xbox (LOL good luck with that). Then there was a guy begging Insomniac for a Weapon X game instead. Priorities, man.
Oh, the nostalgia was real. Some recalled grinding for RYNO in the originals or how the Lava/ Liquid Nitrogen Gun was practically a cheat. Others were hot about underrated mentions like the Shock Cannon or Quantum Whip. And to be honest: no one really liked the Visibomb Gun, but kudos to whoever mentioned it anyway.
So, is there ever really a “best” weapon? Nah. And therein lies the fun. Ratchet & Clank’s arsenal is as colorful and vibrant as its fans. Whatever side you’re on-Bouncer, RYNO, or Chicken Transformations-what much is clear: this series really knows how to make an explosive joke.
Now if only Insomniac could create a game worthy enough that they could continue to fight over new weapons. Just saying.
