The last of the Exterminators has been exterminated and with that, the Dreadzone is coming to an end… or is it. I guess Vox still has a few tricks up his sleeve.
While I still think Ace’s sudden heel-face turn as he’s about to die comes off as a little rushed, in general, it serves to underline the big moral message that rests at the heart of this story, such as it is.
Even in the hypercapitalist world of Ratchet and Clank, Gleeman Vox represents a specific kind of greedy businessman, who sees everything and everyone as another avenue to generate profits. It’s telling that the moment his big star, Ace Hardlight, passes away, he immediately thinks to do the same thing to the next up-and-comer who captured the hearts of the fans, unaware that the very qualities that make Ratchet a celebrated hero are exactly why he would never agree to become another puppet.
It’s cliche, but it’s poetic. There’s a reason these old tropes still carry weight.
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