This game is set after the events of Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters (PSP), and right before Tools of Destruction. As a twist, you'll be playing through the game mostly as Clank, with Ratchet currently behind bars. What would a hero like him be doing in the slammer? More on that as we tackle the game details.
Clank
Clank....Agent Clank. Ratchet's long-time robotic buddy will be stepping into the spotlight, donning his super spy persona from Up Your Arsenal on the PS2. The mission - if he chooses to accept it - is to uncover the mystery behind the stolen Eye of Infinity and to clear Ratchet's name.
As compared to the past Ratchet & Clank games, the missions in Secret Agent Clank will be a transition from explosions to espionage, with a premium being placed on stealth and coordination. And it's not just evident in Clank's new tux either: he'll be getting some new tools and tricks to help him along on this adventure. We'll discuss more of that later. In any case, Clank's definitely come a long way from being a glorified backpack.
Ratchet
"...being a hero really doesn't pay." Those were the last words this ex-Galactic Hero uttered before being carted off by the authorities after his failed attempt to steal the Eye of Infinity. So, did Ratchet really turn to a life of crime? If those little red electrodes on his noggin imply anything, it's that there is more to this heist than meets the eye.While Clank's off to solve this caper, Ratchet's segment of the game will have him trying to survive a maximum security prison which, unfortunately, also houses the previous villains he defeated.
Much like the previous games, expect plenty of straightforward blasting for this Lombax's side story, with each level set as multiple stages featuring wave after wave of thugs and other nasties. A bit overwhelming perhaps, but that just means more opportunities to test out your new toys, and to save up those ever-essential bolts.
Qwark:
Guess what - Qwark finally gets a slice of the hero pie. Well, sort of: his segment of Secret Agent Clank will have him narrating his past adventures. Given this is Qwark we're talking about, expect him to add his own self-glorifying twist to the events, which will actually tie into your gameplay, with humorous results. Here's a teaser video of one of his boss battles to give you an idea of what we mean.