Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is one of the best games available and free for ps plus on the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and one of the few titles that couldn’t work on older systems. Insomniac’s latest platformer-shooter hybrid is the closest thing Sony has to a Mario-style mascot, and its first-party status has helped the developer make the absolute most of the PS5’s best features.
Released in June 2021, Rift Apart follows the eponymous duo as they jump between different dimensions to stop the evil Dr. Nefarious from destroying all reality. The game boasts stunning visuals, with every planet you explore having an unbelievable level of detail. The use of ray tracing effects creates beautifully lit environments, and the difference between cutscenes and gameplay is genuinely difficult to notice.
One of Rift Apart’s unique features is the ability to jump seamlessly between different realities, which is a genuinely breathtaking experience. The game’s performance RT mode is enabled in this feature, which allows players to enter a purple portal to a completely different world (with no noticeable frame drops) often several times in seconds. This feature could never work on the PS4.
The adaptive triggers of the DualSense controller are also used to great effect, with every weapon in the game having an alternate fire when the trigger is just partially held down. The trademark arsenal of weapons is amongst the strongest in the franchise, including a weapon that turns enemies into hedgerows.
If you’re looking for a game to make your friends jealous of your PS5 or to show off one of the best TVs, then Rift Apart is the game for you. It might just be the best-looking game out there. The game’s story is much more interesting than previous installments, while retaining the usual humor.
As a fan of the series, I’ve played every mainline single game in the Ratchet & Clank franchise, and Rift Apart is undoubtedly a high point. It’s one of the few games that truly feels ‘next-gen,’ along with Deathloop (which is now also on Xbox Series X).
And now, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can play Rift Apart for free. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tier subscribers were disappointed to lose free access to some of the best games, but now they have the opportunity to experience Insomniac’s latest adventure.
Rift Apart is a game that must be experienced on the PS5, and it’s clear that Insomniac’s first-party status has helped them make the absolute most of the console’s best features. The game is a true masterpiece, and every PS5 owner owes it to themselves to play it.
In conclusion, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a next-gen classic and one of the best games on the PlayStation 5. Its stunning visuals, seamless transitions between dimensions, and use of the DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers make it a must-play for any PS5 owner. If you haven’t played it yet, you’re missing out.
