Secret Agent Clank

Secret Agent Clank
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms: PSP
Rated: E10+ � Everyone 10 and older
Game type: Action/puzzle
Rating: **** (out of five)

What�s the premise?
The robot half of the universe�s greatest crime-stopping duo finally gets some time in the spotlight after his partner Ratchet gets thrown in jail for a crime he�s not responsible for.

This game is most similar to�?
Ratchet And Clank: Size Matters

Is it suitable for younger gamers?
Some of the action would be pretty challenging for young fingers and while, personally, I love all the spy-themed gadgets that Clank gets to use to take down his enemies, it�s all a little rough for littler kids.

One player or more?
You and Clank � all the way.

What�s missing?
While there�s lots of fun to be had for fans of this franchise, Secret Agent Clank does tend to go off on quite a few tangents. This game could have used a story editor.

The (not-so) secret to success is�?
Sneak � don�t break. While you can bash your way through some parts of this game, you�ll always be rewarded more by being a super-sneaky spy guy and avoiding confrontations.

And in the end?
While it may not quite measure up, if you�ll pardon the pun, to Size Matters, Secret Agent Clank is still a very satisfying R&C adventure.

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