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The third and final entry in the ''[[Ratchet and Clank]] Future'' trilogy on the [[PlayStation 3]], after ''[[Ratchet and Clank Future Tools of Destruction|Tools of Destruction]]'' and ''Quest for Booty''.
The third and final entry in the ''[[Ratchet and Clank]] Future'' trilogy on the [[Play Station 3]], after ''[[Ratchet and Clank Future Tools of Destruction|Tools of Destruction]]'' and ''Quest for Booty''.


Dr. Nefarious returns to take control of the Great Clock, a "marvel of science and sorcery" that regulates time throughout the universe, and is located in the exact center of the universe... give or take fifty feet. As in ''[[Secret Agent Clank]]'', the duo spends most of the game separated, trying to reunite and stop Nefarious, while they both learn the truth about their respective pasts.
Dr. Nefarious returns to take control of the Great Clock, a "marvel of science and sorcery" that regulates time throughout the universe, and is located in the exact center of the universe... give or take fifty feet. As in ''[[Secret Agent Clank]]'', the duo spends most of the game separated, trying to reunite and stop Nefarious, while they both learn the truth about their respective pasts.
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** Arguably, the entire game's art style is one. Compared to ToD, it looks a lot more cell-shaded and cartoony.
** Arguably, the entire game's art style is one. Compared to ToD, it looks a lot more cell-shaded and cartoony.
* [[Ascended Extra]]: The Groovitrons and Mr Zurkon, both just 'combat devices' in Tools, become fully fledged, upgradable weapons in this game. Given that both were major [[Ensemble Darkhorse]]s, this comes as no surprise.
* [[Ascended Extra]]: The Groovitrons and Mr Zurkon, both just 'combat devices' in Tools, become fully fledged, upgradable weapons in this game. Given that both were major [[Ensemble Darkhorse]]s, this comes as no surprise.
* [[Back From the Dead]]: Via the "six minute rule" as mentioned by {{spoiler|The Plumber}}, Clank is able to briefly use the clock to prevent {{spoiler|Azimuth from killing Ratchet}}.
* [[Back from the Dead]]: Via the "six minute rule" as mentioned by {{spoiler|The Plumber}}, Clank is able to briefly use the clock to prevent {{spoiler|Azimuth from killing Ratchet}}.
* [[Bag of Sharing]]: {{spoiler|While wandering the Great Clock, Clank can destroy boxes and repair things to earn bolts. That Ratchet can use to buy things.}}
* [[Bag of Sharing]]: {{spoiler|While wandering the Great Clock, Clank can destroy boxes and repair things to earn bolts. That Ratchet can use to buy things.}}
* [[Bread, Eggs, Milk, Squick]]: [[Eldritch Abomination|Fred's]] hobbies are listed as moonlight strolls along the beach, reading, and mauling unsuspecting enemies with brutal efficiency.
* [[Bread, Eggs, Milk, Squick]]: [[Eldritch Abomination|Fred's]] hobbies are listed as moonlight strolls along the beach, reading, and mauling unsuspecting enemies with brutal efficiency.
* [[Bring My Brown Pants]]: "So much for clean underwear."
* [[Bring My Brown Pants]]: "So much for clean underwear."
* [[Captain Space, Defender of Earth!]]: Captain Qwark.
* [[Captain Space, Defender of Earth!]]: Captain Qwark.
* [[Continuity Nod]]: This has a ''lot'', possibly due to its likelihood of being the last game in the series. ([[Ratchet and Clank All 4 One|Except it wasn't.]])
* [[Continuity Nod]]: This has a ''lot'', possibly due to its likelihood of being the last game in the series. ([[Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One|Except it wasn't.]])
* [[Cool Old Guy]]: Orvus. Guy saved the universe and created Clank. Loves [[Incredibly Lame Pun|puns]]. Also perhaps the most quotable character in the entire series.
* [[Cool Old Guy]]: Orvus. Guy saved the universe and created Clank. Loves [[Incredibly Lame Pun|puns]]. Also perhaps the most quotable character in the entire series.
* [[Cosmic Keystone]]: The Great Clock.
* [[Cosmic Keystone]]: The Great Clock.
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** Since this would mean {{spoiler|allowing every evil plan ever foiled by the heroes to succeed, from Chairman Drek onward}}, logically, {{spoiler|General Azimuth's plan}} would have caused this too, since it would have {{spoiler|prevented Ratchet from ever meeting Clank}}.
** Since this would mean {{spoiler|allowing every evil plan ever foiled by the heroes to succeed, from Chairman Drek onward}}, logically, {{spoiler|General Azimuth's plan}} would have caused this too, since it would have {{spoiler|prevented Ratchet from ever meeting Clank}}.
* [[Memento MacGuffin]]: {{spoiler|Azimuth's pocket watch becomes one after his [[Heroic Sacrifice]]}}. The hoverboots Azimuth gives Ratchet were originally Kaden's.
* [[Memento MacGuffin]]: {{spoiler|Azimuth's pocket watch becomes one after his [[Heroic Sacrifice]]}}. The hoverboots Azimuth gives Ratchet were originally Kaden's.
* [[More Dakka]]: The 'Rapid Fire' mod for the Constructo Pistol. Shoots so quickly even tapping the fire button for a split second will fire off 2-3 shots.
* [[More Dakka]]: The 'Rapid Fire' mod for the Constructo Pistol. Shoots so quickly even tapping the fire button for a split second will fire off 2-3 shots.
** Made even more ridiculous by the [[Infinity+1 Sword|RYNO V]], which (in V1) has 1500 ammo and goes through it in around ''one minute''. It also plays the 1812 Overture whenever fired.
** Made even more ridiculous by the [[Infinity+1 Sword|RYNO V]], which (in V1) has 1500 ammo and goes through it in around ''one minute''. It also plays the 1812 Overture whenever fired.
* [[My Brain Is Big]]: Terachnoids. Loading screen trivia implies that they actually house ''multiple'' brains in their massive skulls, as the smartest was born with seven and a half.
* [[My Brain Is Big]]: Terachnoids. Loading screen trivia implies that they actually house ''multiple'' brains in their massive skulls, as the smartest was born with seven and a half.
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* [[Well-Intentioned Extremist]]: {{spoiler|General Azimuth after his [[Face Heel Turn]].}}
* [[Well-Intentioned Extremist]]: {{spoiler|General Azimuth after his [[Face Heel Turn]].}}
* [[What Happened to the Mouse?]]: The game fails to resolve several plotlines that ''Tools of Destruction'' left hanging. The upcoming comic series may resolve them yet, though.
* [[What Happened to the Mouse?]]: The game fails to resolve several plotlines that ''Tools of Destruction'' left hanging. The upcoming comic series may resolve them yet, though.
** It is never revealed what happened to Talwyn's father, Max Apogee, and in fact, [[Brother Chuck|Talwyn doesn't appear in the game at all]].
** It is never revealed what happened to Talwyn's father, Max Apogee, and in fact, [[Brother Chuck|Talwyn doesn't appear in the game at all]].
** Actually if you listen in on the radio you can catch a report that seems to imply that {{spoiler|Max teamed up with Angela from [[Ratchet and Clank Going Commando|the second game]] (now apparently confirmed to be Lombax), and docked on Kerchu where they used the Dimensionator to flee to wherever the Lombaxes were.}}
** Actually if you listen in on the radio you can catch a report that seems to imply that {{spoiler|Max teamed up with Angela from [[Ratchet and Clank Going Commando|the second game]] (now apparently confirmed to be Lombax), and docked on Kerchu where they used the Dimensionator to flee to wherever the Lombaxes were.}}
** At the end of ''Tools of Destruction'', Tachyon yells at Ratchet that he is the only one who knows Ratchet's true purpose in Polaris and his true name. This is brought up in the final cutscene where Clank confirms that he detected no lie in Tachyon's voice. Despite this, this ends up never being referenced again, and Azimuth's account makes it sound like Ratchet being left behind was just a mistake.
** At the end of ''Tools of Destruction'', Tachyon yells at Ratchet that he is the only one who knows Ratchet's true purpose in Polaris and his true name. This is brought up in the final cutscene where Clank confirms that he detected no lie in Tachyon's voice. Despite this, this ends up never being referenced again, and Azimuth's account makes it sound like Ratchet being left behind was just a mistake.
*** [[Unreliable Narrator|That]] ''[[Unreliable Narrator|is]]'' [[Through the Eyes of Madness|Azimuth, though...]]
*** [[Unreliable Narrator|That]] ''[[Unreliable Narrator|is]]'' [[Through the Eyes of Madness|Azimuth, though...]]
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