It probably comes as no surprise to you -- our well-informed and educated audience -- but the Ratchet & Clank series isn't just designed for the kids. Edge spoke with Insomniac writer TJ Fixman, who expressed that the primary audience for the weapon-indulgent platformer is the "male 18-34" demographic. He notes that teens who played the first game back in 2002 are now in their twenties and stayed fans of the series.
Fixman notes that males under 18 could be the "interchangeable primary-secondary market," but that the PS3 user base skews older. He compares the Ratchet style to the Shrek series, explaining that Insomniac tries to find the right blend of humor that'll appeal to a large audience. Now the question remains: When will we see Ratchet & Clank again?
Reader Comments (58)
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 11:27AM ImSteevin said
I love the Ratchet and Clank games, the combination of their platforming-shooter gameplay and particular sense of humor makes those games feel unlike anything else.
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 11:28AM garnsr said
I'm 32 and I've been playing R&C since the first one, and it never seemed like a kid's game to me. And I think they've always been pretty funny, though I can't see how you could possibly make a comparison to Shrek, the first movie was okay, but the second had no laughs at all.
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 1:47PM emperorzeroxx said
anyone 18+ playing kiddie furry games like this... is sick and disturbing.... darn those nerdy furries! darnnnnnn youuuu!!
Posted: Nov 5th 2009 2:33PM The Blank Mage Returns said
Yes, because this game is for kiddy furries. That is correct assumption you have have just made. Well done, you genius, you.
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 2:03PM letherclad said
I'm 24 and I love this game
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Posted: Nov 5th 2009 11:16PM Spike941 said
I'm 23 and my girlfriend and I love Ratchet and Pixar movies. It will be a sad sad day when Insomniac stops making games for us to love.
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