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Jak and Daxter (PS2)

by Sony Computer Entertainment UK
Platform:   PlayStation2
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

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Game Information

  • Platform:   PlayStation2
  • PEGI Rating: Ages 3 and Over
  • Media: Video Game

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Product Features

  • The first PS2 title from developers Naughty Dog, the creators of Crash Bandicoot
  • A vibrant, imaginatively conceived and luxuriously detailed new universe to explore
  • A cast of great characters, each with their own unique personality
  • Engrossing storyline that unfolds as you complete various tasks
  • Adventure takes place across a massive piece of continuous coastline - you can explore freely, with no loading screens and no waiting time
  • Characters and environmental elements exist in real time and have smart artifical intelligence
  • Also available: Official Strategy Guide

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  • ASIN: B00005NZSP
  • Release Date: 7 Dec 2001
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,163 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

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Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
The PS2 is finally getting its fair share of platform games, and Jak & Daxter is a corker. Following the adventures of the yellow-barnetted Jak and his wisecracking sidekick Daxter (newly transformed into a rodent, and not happy about it), it's a free-roaming 3-D adventure very much along the lines of the N64's Banjo Kazooie--only less irritating. The gameplay, while not breaking any new ground, is perfectly polished and diverse enough to keep the interest up throughout; the main body of the game involves running, jumping, and spinning around the world collecting orbs and power cells and bashing enemies, but there are also racing, fishing and sliding bits, and all are very well done.

The game world is seamless and you can move between areas and missions pretty much at will; there are no loading times whatsoever--a lesson which the latest Crash Bandicoot would have done well to learn. What's more, the irritation of having to restart levels and collect everything again if you lose all your energy is mercifully absent here. The graphics are truly scrumptious and the sound lush--and, shock horror, the script's decent and the characterisation and voice acting not half bad. It's not quite as amusing and cleverly thought out as Rare's aforementioned N64 stalwart--or their more recent Conker's Bad Fur Day--but it's pretty close.

The downsides? It's maybe a bit too easy for seasoned gamers--though by no means a cinch--and the magnificent graphics have eaten up memory that might have been used to make the game longer; as trade-offs go, though, that's pretty reasonable. Bring on the sequel! --Rikki Price

Manufacturer's Description
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy combines a variety of elements from many different genres, including exploration, platform, adventure, action, strategy and even racing, into one enormous epic fantasy. As you wander the land, pursuing your adventure, you'll find hosts of mini-tasks for your entertainment and amusement, including fishing and racing games, some of which can even help you in your quest. Freely explore the whole, vast world, stumbling upon the differing vegetation, creatures and ever changing weather conditions in a single--albeit lengthy--journey. With an involving storyline that unfolds as you progress, superb gameplay mechanics, technological innovations, a truly beautiful environment, a cast of brilliant characters and a humorous script, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is an immersive and magical gaming universe.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great, 4 Oct 2003
By A Customer
Here is a game that is great fun from start to finish. You take on the role of Jak, a young man whose friend Daxter has just been turned into a fuzzy orange meerkat-type creature. Now it's up to you to journey north and find the one person who can change him back, but in order to do that, you'll have to collect increasing numbers of power cells to help you on your way.
The world of Jak and Daxter is large, well detailed, and best of all- continuous. There are no loading times between levels, quite a relief after the frustration of Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex. No, here we have a huge free roaming 3D environment filled with sumptuous graphics, day-night transitions, and superbly realistic sound effects (from the crunch of crisp grass to the thud of metal surfaces, it's all in there). Jak and Daxter's one weakness is its music, but even though the music is not great, the fact that is underplayed enables you to concentrate more on the other, better aspects of the game.
But enough of the scenery, how does it play? The naswer to that is very well. Jak, accompanied by Daxter, may have a somewhat limited set of moves, but it's enough for the purpose of the game. As mentioned earlier, the aim of the game is to collect power cells; to do this you will have to complete a wide range of tasks. From catching fish to defeating ambushes and boss enemies, all the platform staples are there.
Gameplay is spiced up somewhat by the inclusion of eco. Eco comes in different forms, and has several different purposes, from basic health restoration to enabling Jak to shoot fireballs. There are also two vehicles in the game, the A-Grav zoomer (like an overland jetski) and the Flut Flut bird. The zoomer has several sections of the game devoted to its use, and once you've mastered it you'll have great fun flying around at top speed over platforms and through hoops. The Flut Flut only appears a couple of times, but is invaluable for gliding to some hard to reach places. And talking of hard to reach places, you will certainly find plenty of those! You'll have to master Jak's various jumping techniques if you want to reach everywhere in the game.
One thing that many gamers will find is that the game is very short; experienced gamers with time on their hands will complete Jak and Daxter in a couple of days. Certainly there is no complex puzzle solving to stump you; for the most part your goals are made very clear, and even when they aren't Daxter is on hand to offer advice.
A brief mention should also be made to the scripting. The wise-cracking Daxter has plenty to say during the game, and whilst for the most part, this is very funny, his comments may begin to seem repetitive after a while. However, this is what the "mute" button on your remote is for, and shouldn't detract from your enjoyment of the game.
If you liked Crash's earlier adventures and the Spyro series for PS1, this is the game for you. It takes some of the best aspects of those games, and packages them nicely in a beautiful environment with an easy-to-use control system. If you love platformers, or are even only remotely appreciative of them, Jak and Daxter is the game to get.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A game worth every penny and summed up in one word- awesome, 5 April 2002
Jak and Daxter is one of the most addictive and fantastic games released ever. With graphics that make you gasp and a storyline that unfolds with humorous and tantalising suspense (there's always something around the corner) you won't be complaining. This game allows you to move on to different challenges while trying to work out previous ones so you aren't left with the frustration of not being able to continue-until the very end of course! But by then you've learnt the skills, picked up the logic and will be smiling all the way to the restart of the game. With a mix of easier and harder challenges it is suitable for all and those with huge amounts of time or the spare half hour. The platform is huge, one you will love to explore, sound effects so realistic you'll get swallowed up for hours upon hours and in the finale you certainly won't be disappointed with the time you spend. The X box is no threat to playstation 2 if it keeps producing games on this level. There are no annoying seconds wasted on loading screens, graphics with stunning realism and characters you'll adore, I was stunned. With constant new releases you may wonder what's so special but the fab blend of the most superb game qualities you can ask for guarantee that you'll not be leaving your games console for a long long time-even if there's an ever so important piece of work to be done. Happy playing!
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68 of 80 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Jak & Daxter - Reviewed To The Fullest, 10 Nov 2001
By Jason Anthony Warner (Manchester, England) - See all my reviews
Naughty Dog the publishers of Crash Bandicoot have finished their creation of a new platform phenomenon. Jak and Daxter is amazing and I am about to review it to the fullest.

The graphics in Jak and Daxter is the first thing that will catch your eye. They are smooth, lush and polished well to make a cartoony, surreal world look realisted and believable (like in Shrek). The animation sequences are suberb and unlike anything you will ever see.

The gameplay adapts form the best platform games ever to make a new innovation. Whilst being a platform game at heart, the free roaming you can do in a large environment without any loading times is like an RPG game. The gameplay is fast and furious, and as you progress through the levels the game gets harder. The AI is very clever. Baddies will follow you, surround you, and attack in packs. Daxter is the character you control and Jak sits on his shoulder. Daxter can run, jump, kick, punch, swim and fish. You can also look around in the game through the eyes of Daxter.

The sound is impeccable. The sound effects are imaginative whilst the background music fits perfectly to each scene. And as a bonus to the sound, the loveable character Jak, makes hilarious wisecracks throughout the game. He's not the only one too. Other characters you will meet have something funny to say.

Overall, Jak and Daxter delivers something new whilst using the old styles of gameplay that we will always love. Jak and Daxter is original, and that's what will make this action-adventure a great RPG and a platform frenzy!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars fun, fun, fun!!!!!!!
I bought this only recently and have spent hours and hours of fun trying to complete it, well worth the money . Still haven't finished it though!
Published 17 months ago by A. Morse

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, I've eaten my hat!
Jak & Daxter is beautiful, yet devoid of loading screens or frame-rate drops. Jak & Daxter is simple to play, yet complex in its incredibly tight level design and structure. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2002 by N. Baseley

4.0 out of 5 stars Jak & Daxter by Ed
Jak and Daxter has a very engrossing story, wonderful characters and the audio and visual side to it is stunning. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2002 by edhotchilipepper

5.0 out of 5 stars A good quality and varied game
If you like platform games then this is THE BEST of its kind on the PS2.

I personally hate the game Crash Bandicoot. Its terible and should be banned. Read more

Published on 14 Mar 2002 by A platform game fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!
Just finished the game after receiving it for Christmas. What can I say? Naughty Dog have really pulled it out of the hat with this one. Read more
Published on 5 Mar 2002 by Colin Peters

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Game, Good Game
I'm an ex-N64'er. Some of the best games on the N64 were Mario, Zelda (Ocarina of time), and the Banjo and Kazooie series. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2002 by Ace

5.0 out of 5 stars Immense fun: a must-buy for anyone who likes platformers
Here is a game that is great fun from start to finish. You take on the role of Jak, a young man whose friend Daxter has just been turned into a fuzzy orange meerkat-type creature... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2002 by Karura

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant game.
When I first bought J&D I was worried it was going to be like any other platform and very much like the N64 games. Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2002 by tiger588

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but a bit too easy!
What can I say... It's a good laugh from start to finish. Nice graphics and sounds and similar to the Mario stuff on the N64 in game play. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2002 by Craig Hamill

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyment and originality -- a fantastic combo!
With its flawless animation and perfectly toned difficulty, J&D is proof that both originality and enjoyment can find a home. A truly worthy purchase.
Published on 16 Feb 2002

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