Ratchet: Deadlocked is an action-platformer developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. Released in 2005, the game takes a bold departure from its predecessors by removing the classic partnership between Ratchet and Clank and placing Ratchet alone inside a deadly underground combat sport called the Dreadzone. Captors fit kidnapped criminals and heroes with lethal explosive collars and force them to battle through gauntlets of enemies for the galaxy's amusement. The game strips away the light-hearted exploration of earlier series entries and replaces it with a focused, combat-driven experience where survival is the only objective. Insomniac built Deadlocked around intense third-person shooting and gave players two combat bots to command and upgrade alongside Ratchet in every fight. This companion system handed Deadlocked a strong identity within the franchise and set it apart as a grittier, more tactical entry that appealed to players who craved faster and more aggressive action.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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2.5 GB · PS2 ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | PS2 ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| File Size | 2.5 GB |
| Release Year | 2005 |
| Developer | Insomniac Games |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Ratchet: Deadlocked is an action-platformer developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. Released in 2005, the game takes a bold departure from its predecessors by removing the classic partnership between Ratchet and Clank and placing Ratchet alone inside a deadly underground combat sport called the Dreadzone. Captors fit kidnapped criminals and heroes with lethal explosive collars and force them to battle through gauntlets of enemies for the galaxy's amusement. The game strips away the light-hearted exploration of earlier series entries and replaces it with a focused, combat-driven experience where survival is the only objective. Insomniac built Deadlocked around intense third-person shooting and gave players two combat bots to command and upgrade alongside Ratchet in every fight. This companion system handed Deadlocked a strong identity within the franchise and set it apart as a grittier, more tactical entry that appealed to players who craved faster and more aggressive action.
The game offers both a single-player story campaign and online multiplayer modes, which marked a series first for Deadlocked. Players collect bolts and complete challenges to buy and upgrade a large arsenal of weapons, each of which gains experience and grows more powerful with use. Standout weapons include the Dual Vipers, the Arbiter, and the Harbinger, all of which change combat tactics significantly at higher levels. The Dreadzone arena sends players through multiple challenge planets, each featuring several combat courses, vehicle sections where Ratchet pilots hoverbikes and combat ships, and final boss encounters. Optional challenge modes and Exterminator cards add extra goals for completionists. The online component supported up to eight players across several competitive maps before the servers went offline. In solo play today, Ratchet: Deadlocked delivers a tight, satisfying experience with strong weapon variety, fast combat pacing, and the kind of explosive action that makes it one of the most underrated entries in the entire Ratchet and Clank series.