Explore the waterworks and Buy infobot from mechanic are sequential missions in the original Ratchet & Clank. Following their crash landing on planet Novalis, Ratchet and Clank set out to explore the local waterworks before the blarg could strip the facility from the planet. During their investigation, they encounter the Mechanic, who offers to sell them an infobot containing coordinates for planet Aridia for 500 bolts to fund his own evacuation.
Walkthrough[]
Explore the waterworks[]
From the starting area, ignore the elevator leading toward the "Find a new ship" objective. Instead, turn around and enter the large tunnel where water flows rapidly toward the duo. To bypass the current, navigate the elevated path consisting of falling stalactites and hydraulic platforms. At the end of the tunnel, clear the room of peckbots using the OmniWrench or Bomb Glove. In the following chamber, eliminate the birdbots while crossing the water and breaking crates to collect bolts.
Continue into the subsequent large room, where a wide expanse of water prevents a direct jump. Swim to the lower steps on the far right to climb out, then repeat this process for the next gap by using the steps on the left. Once across, use the hydraulics to reach a narrow walkway near the ceiling. Carefully follow this path to reach the final room.
Buy infobot from mechanic[]
Following a cutscene with the Mechanic, "Explore the waterworks" will conclude, and "Buy infobot from mechanic" will begin. After paying the 500-bolt fee, follow the Mechanic into the sewer pipe he uses to exit. The current will safely transport Ratchet and Clank back to the initial landing site.