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| genre = Platformer | modes = Single-player, multiplayer (co-op) | composer = David Bergeaud〔 }} ''Ratchet: Deadlocked'' (known as ''Ratchet: Gladiator'' in Europe and Australia and ''Ratchet & Clank 4'' in Japan) is a 2005 platformer video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. The game's story begins as Ratchet, Clank, and Al are abducted and forced to compete in "DreadZone", a violent game show in which heroes are forced to kill each other. Ratchet is given a "DeadLock" collar, which will explode if he becomes uncooperative or boring. The three must find a way to deactivate the collars and free the other heroes being held prisoner. ''Deadlocked'' was the last ''Ratchet & Clank'' game to be rated T. The gameplay is similar to that of other games in the series, but focuses more on shooter aspects rather than platforming. The player, as Ratchet, fights in DreadZone tournaments across the "Shadow Sector" in the "Solana" Galaxy, with a large variety of weapons. This game was the first in the series to feature cooperative gameplay in a story mode, and also includes an online multiplayer mode. Some vehicles return from previous games, and new ones are introduced. For the first time, Clank (in his typical form) was not a playable character. ''Deadlocked'' was met with generally favorable reviews, although slightly lower than its predecessors, with some criticism being aimed at its darker tone, repetitive gameplay and level design, and the removal of Clank as a playable character. == Gameplay == The gameplay of ''Ratchet: Deadlocked'' is similar to that of previous ''Ratchet & Clank'' games, with a combination of shooting, action, and platforming, although it focuses more on shooter aspects of the series, with very little platforming. ''Deadlocked'' was the first game in the ''Ratchet and Clank'' series to have an adjustable difficulty level,〔 and is also the first to have a cooperative story mode with two players.〔 The player controls Ratchet from a third-person perspective, competing in missions and tournaments, defeating enemies, or occasionally controlling vehicles. "Combat Bots", two robots which follow the player in most missions, give Ratchet extra firepower, and perform several tasks for him, such as planting explosives.〔 Combat bots can be upgraded and given new paint schemes, head designs, and weapons.〔 After completing missions, the player is awarded a certain amount of "Dreadpoints" and bolts, the game's form of currency. Bolts can also be picked up from defeated enemies, or found in hidden "Jackpot" crates.〔 There are ten weapons in ''Deadlocked'', fewer than most other games in the series. Weapons can be modified using a large range of "Alpha" and "Omega" mods, which improve weapon abilities. Alpha mods improve statistics such as rate-of-fire and ammunition capacity, while Omega mods add a secondary effect to weapons, such as napalm, or the ability to freeze enemies.〔 The Omega mods can only be equipped if a weapon supports that type of it ("Remember: some weapons aren't compatible with certain Omega mods"). As the player progresses, more weapons and mods become available, such as the "Arbiter", a rocket launcher, and the "Magma Cannon", a shotgun-like weapon. Weapons and mods are bought from vendors, which also sell ammunition, using bolts. As weapons gain experience, they will upgrade to more powerful versions, to a maximum of level 10 (further upgrades, however, can still be bought in "challenge mode"). The game's health system, Nanotech, can also be upgraded through experience. Whenever the player takes damage, it can be partially restored by breaking nanotech crates.〔 Clank, Ratchet's robotic best friend, is only a playable character if his skin is unlocked, and cannot be used as a jet-pack device by Ratchet, unlike older games.〔 Instead, he acts as mission control, giving the player advice during gameplay.〔 A skin for a second player in cooperative mode, however, named "Alpha Clank", can be used.〔 In cooperative mode, the second player takes the place of the combat bots. The Bot's gadgets can be used by the players instead, when necessary.〔 Players in cooperative mode must share weapons and ammunition supply, and as a result, both players cannot use the same weapon at the same time.〔 There are four playable vehicles throughout ''Deadlocked''.〔 The "Hovership", a laser equipped aircraft, the "Puma", a type of armored car, and the "Landstalker", essentially a large platform with four spider-like mechanical legs and weapons, can all be used by two players simultaneously at any time.〔 The "Hoverbike", a hovering vehicle used for both racing and combat, can only be used by one player.〔 After completing the game, the player may choose to enter "challenge mode". In challenge mode, weapons can be upgraded further, more mods can be purchased, and additional "extras" are made available such as a new difficulty level even harder than the previously available toughest difficulty.〔 The game also features online and local multiplayer modes. Up to four players may play locally in offline multiplayer matches.〔 The online mode supports a USB Keyboard and a USB Headset,〔 and all levels from single player are available in multiplayer.〔 Players can play in "Conquest" mode, in which teams try to capture territory, "Deathmatch" mode, where players gain points by killing each other, "Capture the Flag" mode, where up to four teams attempt to capture their opponent's flags, "King of the Hill" mode, where players gain points by staying in a holographic circle, and "Juggernaut" mode, similar to deathmatch, but where one player has vastly improved abilities.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ratchet: Deadlocked」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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