This game also introduces higher-value bolts compared to the previous game. In Going Commando, bolts are smaller with a golden appearance, a larger radius of attraction, and a slightly quieter noise compared to the previous title. The Bolt Grabber can be obtained on Quartu after the optional mission " Explore the coolant system", which greatly increases the bolts' radius of attraction.Ĭollecting a total of 1,000,000 bolts in the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions of Ratchet & Clank will unlock the silver trophy Bolt Collector. This item is obtained from the Plumber on Batalia after " Destroy the bombers", and can scan the ground for bolts when high concentrations were detected. This is the only game in which the Metal Detector is used to obtain bolts. Bolts are used not only to purchase weapons, but also for some mandatory purchases required for story progression, as gadgets and infobots have a cost attached. Due to the fact that higher-value bolts did not appear in this game, such as springs, cross-fittings, etc., the average gross value was lower than the following games, though the relative inflation rate remained proportionate for cost. Going Commando, Up Your Arsenal, DeadlockedĪppearances Ratchet & Clank (2002) Trophy: Bolt Collectorīolts are large and colored silver and copper, with a small radius of attraction and a heavy, clanky noise. Ratchet & Clank, Going Commando, Up Your Arsenal, Deadlocked Special bolts in the form of gold bolts, platinum bolts, titanium bolts, or hero bolts, resemble a large fastening bolt.Double-capped bolts resemble standard bolts with caps, or heads, on both sides, giving it the appearance of a weight.Wingnuts resemble a simple, circular nut with two wings on either side for leverage.Acorn nuts resemble hex nuts but are capped with a semi-sphere on one side.Six-way cross-fittings resemble a six-way tee fitting with caps at the end of each tube.Three-way cross-fittings are short and cylindrical with three capped tubings placed equidistant from each other around the perimeter of the cylindrical base.A solid gear is a gear in which there is no center hole, and is filled by a slightly proud or indented cylinder (depending on game).A gear is a standard cogwheel that has the apparent use of a common nut.A star nut, similar to a hex nut, has six sides with each side indented to form two sides, giving it a total of twelve sides.
A hex nut is a hexagonal fastening nut.
#Ratchet and clank gold bolts series
These are larger, rarer bolts which are unrelated to the main bolts currency, often used for certain weapon upgrades.Ĭommon types of bolts found throughout the series are: There are also special bolts, such as gold bolts, platinum bolts, titanium bolts, and hero bolts. Other methods include completing challenges, destroying nearby breakable objects (such as vases, lamp posts, or small robots), and using certain gadgets, such as the Box Breaker. The characteristics of bolts change per game, such as the visual appearance, value and quantity (inflation), minimum attraction distance, and sound.īolts are located in various places throughout the series, though the most common way of acquiring them is through destroying enemies and breaking crates. Although only referred to as "bolts", there are also nuts, springs, and gears. From left to right, a hex nut, a star nut, a solid gear, and a hex bolt.īolts are the primary currency in the Ratchet & Clank series, with which the player purchases weapons, gadgets, armor, ammunition, upgrades, and other necessities.