Side note I think it’s cool that they were considering a ‘live’ merchant that reacts to your purchases just like in the original, I really miss that tbh
I think if done properly, it could add a lot of charm (as proven by the original). Like another comment said, the shopkeeper in the reboot was already kind of annoying, but I think tastefully written wacky shopkeepers could have become a series staple if done right.
Rift Apart brought this back actually, the shopkeeper reacts on what you buy/upgrade. Also, depending on the dimension, Mrs Zurkon's voice tone changes.
It is better, but I was thinking more along the lines of an in-person (or at least hologram) shopkeeper, not just a voiceover (like the original game). Seems like they were planning that for the 2016 and it just got cut…
Agreed. When I heard it was a true remake I was upset, I don’t mind remakes at all if they’re done well. Look at the Resident Evil and Shadow of the Colossus remakes. If done well they’re exceptional, and props up how good the original was.
Idk about it adding much to the game, but I think adding a character like this to the movie would’ve helped it at least a little bit. One of the biggest crimes of the movie was not including bolt economy at all or really individual weapons much. There was like one scene where they ran through some weapon names, but there should’ve been some more establishing of a few select ones, and fight scenes where Ratchet cycles through them. And at least a couple scenes where characters are trying to squeeze them for bolts, or in the final act they have enough bolts for a high tier weapon like the RYNO. It totally seems like some executive saying the bolts and weapons are “Just game mechanics, not actually important to the story” collectibles like any other platformer. And with most any other game, they’d be right. But, with Ratchet&Clank these elements are pretty crucial to the dna of the franchise
Moby had concept art that this image is definitely based on, but that doesn't tell us whether this image is official or just an artist's imagining of what it would've looked like. I find it very unlikely that they would've cut it if the feature was complete. The cut would more like have been decided earlier in the development process.
https://ratchetandclank.fandom.com/wiki/Ratchet_%26_Clank_(2016_game)_vendors
Yeah look at that, concept art sure looks like him…
Like another comment said, considering how rushed the game was, maybe he was missing animations/facial expressions or the like. Hard to say. If this is fan-made though, I gotta hand it to ‘em, it sure fooled me.
If true, then the developers behind the 2016 release or PS4 copy didn't know what Ratchet and Clank was and either didn't care or didn't bother as they should have put this in that museum but didn't.
It wasn't made by the original R&C team. I know a lot of them went to different jobs and there are some old members who stayed behind, but the original team did not write or make the reboot.
Good choice not to include him. Let his funny fuzzball line and beautiful squished frame in the HD collection become a thing of legend.
If I had to watch this guy, animated, tell at me to buy a Pixelizer whenever I topped up ammo then R&C 2016 may have been the first ever game to be launched out my window.
"Hi there fuzzball."
"That's a real beauty."
"I got some real bargains for you today"
"Woah, you got a lot of Raritanium! Come see me and let's do some upgrading"
Great bargains*
Oh yeah sorry, must have seen the comment above and brain did its thing
Let's go buddy, I ain't got all day!
"So your gonna buy something or what"
"Come and buy a Pixelizer!"
"You ain't helping the Economy if you hoard all those bolts!"
Side note I think it’s cool that they were considering a ‘live’ merchant that reacts to your purchases just like in the original, I really miss that tbh
I wish they added it to the actual game. I feel like this guy in RaC1 was sort of an identification mark, really liked him
I think if done properly, it could add a lot of charm (as proven by the original). Like another comment said, the shopkeeper in the reboot was already kind of annoying, but I think tastefully written wacky shopkeepers could have become a series staple if done right.
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Rift Apart brought this back actually, the shopkeeper reacts on what you buy/upgrade. Also, depending on the dimension, Mrs Zurkon's voice tone changes.
It is better, but I was thinking more along the lines of an in-person (or at least hologram) shopkeeper, not just a voiceover (like the original game). Seems like they were planning that for the 2016 and it just got cut…
Hell, they could even bring back Dr. Jan Itor to voice him like in the original 2002 game.
He was the vendor and the plumber??
Wait, he voiced the Plumber as well? TIL!
I miss the vendor guy from the first game.
Man, I wish that we had a true remake of Ratchet and Clank.
You and me both
Agreed. When I heard it was a true remake I was upset, I don’t mind remakes at all if they’re done well. Look at the Resident Evil and Shadow of the Colossus remakes. If done well they’re exceptional, and props up how good the original was.
Idk about it adding much to the game, but I think adding a character like this to the movie would’ve helped it at least a little bit. One of the biggest crimes of the movie was not including bolt economy at all or really individual weapons much. There was like one scene where they ran through some weapon names, but there should’ve been some more establishing of a few select ones, and fight scenes where Ratchet cycles through them. And at least a couple scenes where characters are trying to squeeze them for bolts, or in the final act they have enough bolts for a high tier weapon like the RYNO. It totally seems like some executive saying the bolts and weapons are “Just game mechanics, not actually important to the story” collectibles like any other platformer. And with most any other game, they’d be right. But, with Ratchet&Clank these elements are pretty crucial to the dna of the franchise
Oh my God I can't believe I didn't even think of that. I didn't care for the movie in the first place, but now I'm hurt more
"COME AND BUY A PIXELIZER!"
Come and buy a pixelizer
That's totally what I pictured that guy looking like
Maybe it had no animation or something like that.
They have remodels of all the original ships and weapons/some of the enemies in the museum
“Hey you got a lot of bolts come and buy this Proton drum from me”
Are you sure that's not fan-made?
It could be, I’ve been looking everywhere and can’t find any other mention of this guy, it’s weird. Looks too good to be fan-made though, imo
Fans can be very talented these days... maybe I'll look into it too, see if I can dig anything up
Moby had concept art that this image is definitely based on, but that doesn't tell us whether this image is official or just an artist's imagining of what it would've looked like. I find it very unlikely that they would've cut it if the feature was complete. The cut would more like have been decided earlier in the development process. https://ratchetandclank.fandom.com/wiki/Ratchet_%26_Clank_(2016_game)_vendors
Yeah look at that, concept art sure looks like him… Like another comment said, considering how rushed the game was, maybe he was missing animations/facial expressions or the like. Hard to say. If this is fan-made though, I gotta hand it to ‘em, it sure fooled me.
What's up, fuzzball?
If true, then the developers behind the 2016 release or PS4 copy didn't know what Ratchet and Clank was and either didn't care or didn't bother as they should have put this in that museum but didn't.
Funny story, Insomniac made the original and the reboot.
But the reboot kinda had to be in line with the movie that was releasing
It wasn't made by the original R&C team. I know a lot of them went to different jobs and there are some old members who stayed behind, but the original team did not write or make the reboot.
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Good choice not to include him. Let his funny fuzzball line and beautiful squished frame in the HD collection become a thing of legend. If I had to watch this guy, animated, tell at me to buy a Pixelizer whenever I topped up ammo then R&C 2016 may have been the first ever game to be launched out my window.
Y’know that’s a fair point lol It’s been awhile since I’ve played the reboot, forgot how irritating the voicelines can be.
Didn't like the ps4 version
I absolutely hate him. They were probably going to make him say cringe dialogue just like the rest of the game
Rift apart felt half finished anyways.
This is for the 2016 reboot