Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal

NTSC-U cover Game general and emulation properties: Languages supported: Region NTSC-U: Serial numbers: SCUS-97353 SCUS-97413 (Public Beta v1.0) SCUS-97411 (Regular Demo) SCUS-97518 (Greatest Hits) Release date: November 3, 2004 August 25, 2005 (Greatest Hits) CRCs: 45FE0CC4 Windows Status: Playable Linux Status: Playable Mac Status: ? Region PAL: Serial numbers: SCES-52456 SCES-52456/P (Platinum) TCES-52456 (Beta Trial Disc) Release date: November 12, 2004 November 18, 2004 (Australia) June 10, 2005 (Platinum) CRCs: 17125698 Windows Status: Playable Linux Status: ? Mac Status: ? Region NTSC-J/C/K: Serial numbers: SCPS-15084 SCKA-20037 (Korea) SCAJ-20109 SCPS-19309 (PlayStation 2 the Best) Release date: November 25, 2004 January 13, 2005 (Korea) July 7, 2005 (PlayStation 2 the Best) April 27, 2006 (BigHit Series, Korea) Windows Status: ? Linux Status: ? Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Insomniac Games
Publisher(s): SCEA (US), SCEE (EU), SCE Australia (AU), SCEI (JP, AS, KO)
Genre: Action, Platformer
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 91/100
Game description: In Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, Ratchet and Clank once again team up for an all-new adventure that combines diverse gameplay with elements of action, exploration, adventure, puzzle-solving, strategy, and role-playing into one experience. Together with the Q-Force, Ratchet and Clank set off to uncover the schemes of the sinister Dr. Nefarious and keep the galaxy safe for organic life. As one of three characters, you can now wield new weapons and gadgets, gain access to an array of vehicles, and master all-new abilities. The game also features both single-player and multiplayer (offline and online) gameplay.

Test configurations on Windows:

Environment			Configurations			Comments	Tester
Region	OS	CPU/GPU	Revision	Graphics	Sound/Pad
NTSC-U	?	Intel Core i5-750 @ 2.66 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280	0.9.7.3113	GSdx 3068 (MSVC 15.00, SSe2) 0.1.16	SPU2-X 1.4.0 (r3117) LilyPad 0.10.0 (r2930)	BIOS: USA v01.60 (07/02/2002), Graphical corruption, to fix the corruption in the object most of the time Ratchet must walk up to it or get close to it. Able to fix by setting GSdx to software mode, instead of hardware.	174.126.227.45
NTSC-U	Windows	Intel Core i5-3210M @ 2.50 GHz AMD Radeon HD 7650M 1GB	1.0.0	GSdx	SPU2-X ?	EE chain set to 2, Seems to play fine, FPS sits around 59.94 FPS. Pentium D reQ high performance, Core i5 reQ Balanced, and AMD reQ High performance power for efficient usage. Laptop usage warning! Shadow weird but definitely add creepiness to the game (shadow is not correctly aligned with the protagonist mostly on the character sometimes on floor but not at her feet as if someone else is standing there!)	ericks93Pcsx2
NTSC-U	Windows 7 64-bit	Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.50 GHz NVIDIA GeForce 980 GTX 4GB	1.0.0 (r5350)	GSdx r5350	SPU2-X r5350 LilyPad r5350	Using hardware mode the game runs fine... as long as you don't mind broken textures. You're going to need to use Software rendering if you want to play the game like it is on a PS2, however to do this you will need a fairly bulky PC as Software mode is a bit annoying. I'd also recommend using Direct3D9 (Software) over Direct3D11 for better framerate. I get 40-60 FPS at most times on Direct3D9 (Software).	Paulie9990
NTSC-U	Windows	Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 768MB	1.1.0 r5492	GSdx SSE41 (r5464)	SPU2-X 2.0.0 LilyPad 0.11.0	Runs near full speed. Textures are corrupt if GSdx is in Hardware mode. Looks fine in Software mode.	General-Plot
PAL	Windows	Intel Core i7 @ 3.80 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 1368MB	1.1.0 r5829	GSdx	SPU2-X ?	Europe v01.70(27/02/2003), Still Playable. Game works fine at a good speed. Requires Ssoftware mode to fix the graphics (mipmapping), the game can be quite slow. I achieved pretty much constant full speed by putting VU Cycle Stealing to 1 and 3 extra rendering threads for Software mode.	refraction
NTSC-U	Windows 7	Intel Core i5-460M @ 2.53 GHz ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650	1.3.0 (2014-08-05, 12:17:45)	GSdx	SPU2-X ?	Used all recommended speedhacks, EE cyclerate 2, and VU stealing 1. Using Hardware mode, it ran at playable speeds with lag when there are a lot of on screen elements.	Clank
NTSC-U	Windows 10	Intel Core i7-3520M @ 2.90 GHz AMD Radeon HD 7570M	1.4.0	GSdx	?	BIOS: EUROPE v1.6. Sometimes the distant textures bugs or the game is slowed (10-15 FPS). Big bug after the mission of the Thugs 4 Less scrambler, the game crash, to solve this problem simply activate EE timing hack in the game fix. I recommended Hardware mode, it more playable.	Aiglerac
NTSC-U	Windows 10	Intel Core i7-2600K @ 4.20 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770	1.5.0 (dev-1909)	GSdx SSE4	SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r4851)	Version: SCUS-97353; BIOS: v02.00; Widescreen; Performance is almost perfect (rarely EE 100%).	whiperkinta
NTSC-U	Windows 10	Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.40 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti	1.5.0 (dev-2211)	GSdx SSE4	SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r4851)	All settings are as followed on whiperkinta's entry with edits. Speedhacks EE Cyclerate to -1, switch renderer to OpenGL (Hardware), HW Hacks on (disable depth emulation, Half-Pixel Offset: Normal (Vertex), fast texture invalidation). Performance on certain areas is a bit slow, but is as best it can be (with my hardware at least. Better HW, better results)	OldMoldSnorter
PAL	Windows 10 64-bit	Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.60 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M	1.5.0 (dev-2242)	GSdx SSE4	SPU2-X 2.0.0 (r4851)	Playing 4:3, Direct3D 11, Internal Resolution: 3x Native, Anisotropic Filtering: 4x. The rest are default settings, except skipdraw=1 in HW Hacks. BIOS: EUROPE v1.6. The game is perfectly playable with some slow moments.	Rigle
NTSC - U	Windows 7 64-bit	AMD FX 9370 @ 5.0 GHz AMD Radeon 7970 GHz (CF x2) disabled for PCSX2 in Radeon Settings	1.5.0 (dev-3179)	GSdx SSE4.1	SPU2-X 2.0.0	Playing 4:3, Direct3D 11, Internal Resolution: 3x Native, Anisotropic Filtering: NA. The rest are default settings, except 8bit FB, large FB, HWMipMap (Basic) SkipDraw 1. BIOS: USA 2.20. The game is playable with some slow moments and some microstutter Anh Nation is especially slow 60% to 80%.	Pyro1515
NTSC-U	Windows 10 Pro x64	Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.00 GHz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080	1.7.0-dev-191-g5118aba45	GSdx 1.2.0	SPU2-X 2.0.0 Synchronizing Mode: Async Mix Lilypad 0.12.1	Game is very demanding. Occasionally slows down with EE Cyclerate 0, but setting to -1 activates the game's internal frameskipping and makes it run a little smoother in most sections. Game desyncs audio on a few cutscenes due to slowdown. Use both fixes listed on the page to fix graphical issues. Solid background menus are fine, since other than that and some minor lighting glitches, the game looks great.	Darkshadows
PAL	Windows 11 Pro x64	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X @ 3.80 GHz AMD Radeon RX 6700XT	Nightly 1.7.2351 (x64 build)	GSdx AVX2 (Vulkan)	Defaults	BIOS: EUROPE v1.6, Render Scale: 6x (4K), Used Aquatos and Bloom fixes listed below. Occasional slowdowns but was completely playable for the entire main story.	MilshakeXO
NTSC-U	Windows 10 Pro	Intel Core i7-10700 @ 2.90 GHz NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti	1.7.2864	GSdx AVX2 (Vulkan)	Defaults	Runs very well. EE Cycle Rate 2 improved smoothness and reduced microstutters. In game text becomes warped as a result of fixes applied for bloom (Merge Sprite/Wild Arms Hack).	HankyThe99th
NTSC-U	Windows 10 Home	Intel Core i5-3570k @ 4.7GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670	1.7.4 (SSE4)	GSdx 1.2.0 (Vulkan)	SPU2-X v2.0.0	Vertex stretching seems to happen for Ratchet, Clank, and enemies frequently in Holostar Studios, and once in Clank's section of Aquatos. In Aquatos, restarting fixed the bug, but not in Holostar Studios. Like in R&C2, it doesn't affect gameplay, but is still pretty noticeable. Full VU0 synchronisation fixed this, but increased EE usage to the point where it caused some lag, so I had it off most of the time. Aside from this, the game lagged a lot during the ranger missions in Kerwan, which seemed odd as there was no obvious bottleneck (EE, GS, VU, and GPU were all well below 100%). GS usage approached 100% during the final boss, but it never dropped noticeably from full speed. Text is distorted, but bloom is fine. Fully playable.	PandoraGTX
NTSC-U	Windows 11 22621.2361	AMD Ryzen 7 5800X NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super	1.7.5074	Vulkan	Built-in	Full V0 Synchronization resolves most of the Vertex stretching issues and without it 180% EE Overclock is not stable. With 180%EE the game can hold a locked internal 60FPS most of the time, 130% is also a major improvement, though drops still happen regularly with 130%. The fixes required to make Aquatos playable and fix bloom mess up UI text a little, this seems to be the only notable issue with this configuration. Performance is very solid, unlocked FPS range from 180-260.	Flachzange
NTSC-U	Windows 10 Pro	AMD Ryzen 3 3100 @ 3.90 GHz AMD Radeon RX 6650XT @ 8 GB	nightly v1.7.5178	Vulkan	Default Settings	Game ran smooth as butter throughout, few occasional slowdowns during times with high particle count such as big fights with an explosive weapon but those were usually due to intensive background programs or accidently not having the emulator as the main window. Listed fix for bloom misalignment didn't work for me with 8x render resolution. I instead used Half Pixel Offset: Normal (Vertex) and it worked far better with some very very faint misalignment if you squinted from far away. Coincidentally I believe this is a better fix overall for the bloom issues than the listed fix because it doesn't mess with the text but I guess more people will need to try it. No Issues with Widescreen Patch besides faint issues on the edges and it works all the way through the game. 180% EE Overclock consistently crashed the Emulator every time I tried it, I didn't need it anyway but I think it's worth brining up Final Verdict: This game runs f••king amazing now on the newer nightlies, far better than 2 years ago. 100% Recommend attempting to emulate it now, I imagine even 7 year old hardware can take so much advantage out of the new upgrades to PCSX2.	lotion

Test configurations on Linux:

Environment			Configurations			Comments	Tester
Region	OS	CPU/GPU	Revision	Graphics	Sound/Pad
NTSC-U	Manjaro	Ryzen 7 5800X GTX 1070	v1.7.5584	Default	Default	Game runs very well, and I have done reasonably thorough testing for graphical issues. Requires High blending to achieve some relatively minor graphical effects, most noticeable on Obani Draco. Nonetheless, no ostensible issues from start to finish once that's on.	TheTechnician27

Test configurations on macOS:

Environment			Configurations			Comments	Tester
Region	OS	CPU/GPU	Revision	Graphics	Sound/Pad
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Trivia

• Original names: ラチェット&クランク3 突撃!ガラクチック★レンジャーズ (SCPS-15084) & (SCPS-19309), 라쳇&클랭크: 공구전사 리로디드 (SCKA-20037)
• Also known as Ratchet & Clank 3 (EU), Ratchet & Clank 3: Up Your Arsenal (AU), Ratchet & Clank 3: Totsugeki! Galactic Rangers (JP)
• Widescreen crops the top and bottom of the 4:3 image, meaning less visible viewing area than when played in 4:3.

Known Issues

Lights not illuminating properly

• Status: Active
• Type: Minor
• Description: Certain lighting elements such as those on the dropship or in Command Center fail to illuminate properly.
• Workaround: Switch blending accuracy to Full.
• Github: Issue #10686

Spy Ratchet skin's glasses

• Status: Active
• Type: Minor
• Description: HW renderer gives Spy Ratchet a lens in his glasses that shouldn't be there.
• Workaround: Switch to software renderer.
• Github: Issue #10686

Lightsaber wrench doesn't render correctly

• Status: Active
• Type: Minor
• Description: The lightsaber wrench looks weird when rendered in HW compared to SW. May be edge antialiasing.
• Workaround: Switch to software renderer.
• Github: Issue #10686

Improper software mipmapping

• Status: Active
• Type: Minor
• Description: Rarely, the software renderer will produce visual garbage (seemingly on rounded surfaces) thanks to inaccurate mipmapping.
• Workaround: Switch to hardware renderer.
• Github: Issue #10686

Fixed Issues

Blocky shadows

• Status: Fixed
• Type: Minor
• Description: Shadows appear bigger and more blocky than they would on a PS2 while using the Direct3D hardware renderer
• Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.

Issue with bloom on high resolutions

• Status: Fixed
• Type: Minor
• Description: When running the game in a higher resolution than native, the bloom in the game becomes out of place and is too bright.
• Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.

Broken textures

• Status: Fixed
• Type: Major
• Description: Garbage textures until you stand close to objects due to GSdx not supporting mip-mapping in hardware mode.
• Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.

Invisible textures in Aquatos level

• Status: Fixed
• Type: Minor
• Description: In the Aquatos level, pausing the game, bringing up the map or using a weapon vendor results in all non-transparent textures disappearing. If another planet (level) is visited afterwards, several textures on the player character are still missing. The problem appears only on Hardware renderers which support Depth Emulation, which at the time of writing is only OpenGL Hardware. It is possible to complete the level if the pause menu, map or weapon vendors are not used.
• Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.

Vertex stretching

• Status: Fixed
• Type: Minor
• Description: Some polygons on Ratchet, Clank, and most enemies' models stretch/warp in Holostar Studios and Clank's section of Aquatos.
• Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.
• Last tested on: v1.7.5584

Non-Issues

Framerate dips

• Type: Not an issue
• Description: R&C's framerate may dip when many enemies or allies are in view. This occurs on original hardware. Especially prevalent in the sewers on Aquatos.
• Workaround: First verify that your device is not the bottleneck if you experience framerate dips. If your device is too slow and you attempt the following fix, you will make the problem worse. Try to overclock the EE Cycle Rate under Settings > Emulation. 180% fixes almost all slowdowns in exchange for a higher GPU and CPU utilization. Higher values than 180% lead to certain instabilities.

Sly 2 demo won't get into in-game

• Type: Not an issue
• Description: To get the Sly 2 demo hold the 4 shoulder buttons (the 4 L and R buttons) on the title screen, However this wont work if you use widescreen hack.
• Workaround: Update to the latest nightly version of PCSX2.

Gallery

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  Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (SCUS 97353)

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  Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (SCES 52456)

	Ratchet & Clank 3 (SCES 52456) (E) Ratchet & Clank 3 - Up Your Arsenal (SCUS 97353) (U)