Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Insomniac Games (PC port: Nixxes Software)

PlayStation 5; Windows (PC — Steam, Epic Games Store)Paid (one-time purchase). Optional Digital Deluxe upgrade/DLC available (no ongoing microtransaction store).

Health Score

MIXED

Official Website

About This Game

A single-player, family-friendly action-platformer where players control Ratchet (and later Rivet) across interdimensional worlds using a variety of over‑the‑top weapons and gadgets. Tone is colorful and comedic with cartoonish, non-graphic violence and exploration, emphasis on fast-paced combat, platforming, and cinematic presentation.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

1/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

1/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

0/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

2/5

Negatives

•Contains weapon-based combat and occasional animated blood which may be unsuitable for very young children
•ESRB lists In-Game Purchases (Digital Deluxe upgrade) which may surprise parents expecting zero add‑ons.

Positives

•Colorful
•non-graphic cartoon action and humor that’s accessible to families
•High production values — excellent visuals
•strong performance on PS5 and engaging single-player story.

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Official Ratings

E10+

ESRB

Alcohol ReferenceAnimated BloodFantasy Violence

In-Game Purchases (upgrade to Digital Deluxe content)

PEGI

Violence (cartoon/fantasy)

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended — controls and combat are too complex and the cartoon violence may be upsetting for very young children. Consider simpler, non-violent games for this age group.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Use with parental supervision — many children in this range will enjoy the colorful worlds, but combat and occasional animated blood mean guidance is advised. Consider co-play and assistance with controls.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally appropriate with parental guidance — fits older children (E10+). Discuss weapon use and set playtime limits; gameplay difficulty may still challenge younger players in this band.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate — teens will appreciate story, visuals, and combat. Minimal monetization risk and single-player focus reduce social risks.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate and recommended for older teens — full single‑player experience with cinematic storytelling and no aggressive live-service monetization.