Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier

 PlayStation 2
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 68 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 20 out of 68
  3. Negative: 23 out of 68
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  1. bobmegadog
    Jul 30, 2012
    5
    This was a good but it's a Jak and Daxter game, and didn't have the same feel. The other Jak and dax games had a 3-D platforming game with a fun sandbox world and this game didn't have that. The characters are copy pasted from the other games with worse traits and where the F$%K are the light and dark powers! The games still good but not half as good as its predecessors
  2. hustlie
    Dec 21, 2020
    6
    If you've ever played a Jak and Daxter title before, you would immediately notice that this game... is just a bit different from the rest of the series. Everything down to the characters, the story, the movement, the artstyle, the controls... it's a completely detached world from the one it once came from. At first, I was skeptical about even playing. Especially considering all the thingsIf you've ever played a Jak and Daxter title before, you would immediately notice that this game... is just a bit different from the rest of the series. Everything down to the characters, the story, the movement, the artstyle, the controls... it's a completely detached world from the one it once came from. At first, I was skeptical about even playing. Especially considering all the things I've heard from many different sources years prior and all the YouTube videos mocking some of it's alleged horrible cutscenes. I finally decided that having played the entire series up until this point and being pretty content, I was going to finish what had to be done and order my first copy of The Lost Frontier.

    It might seem a little slow at first with the game showing you how to control your character for you to get a general feel for the game but luckily, this didn't last for very long as it smoothly transitions into the more natural open world gameplay you'd expect from a Jak and Daxter title. There weren't any significant spikes of difficulty but there were times I did expect higher rewards for more difficult
    missions in comparison to the rest. The overall tone was consistent and had some good effort moments that didn't stray too far from the original trilogy, which was appreciated. Worthy of a blind playthrough but even more worthy of criticism if you're a fan of the series as a whole.

    There's a decent amount of movement to cover just about every obstacle you come across, even in the air. Certain vehicles can be tricky to handle and if you're the kind of person that gets nervous at video games, you may want to work on your muscle memory for this one. Experience with FPS in general may aid you while playing this game due to the sensitivity having that similar feel. If you're used to the old Jak movement then the adjustment you'd have to make while playing is close to none.

    There's so much nitpicking to uncover as a loyalist of the original Jak and Daxter Series. I say "Original" because much like Jak II was a leap from it's predecessor, The Lost Frontier is much different from it's predecessor if you consider "it" to be the series as a whole. If we remove the nitpicking what's left is criticisms about the details surrounding a lot of the story-based decisions such as: why Daxter is the way he is and where they planned to take the static characters from their current direction. Almost every character prior in the series seemed to each have stories of their own where, in this game, it seemed to me like it failed to deliver on stories in general. Even though TLF is different from the Jak and Daxter series, perhaps that is also it's biggest plus, being different from just about any game I can think of from the PS2 era. It's uniqueness is a big reason I decided to give it a try and if we want other series to not fall in the same footsteps then just giving it a try is justified at the very least.

    It's no secret that this game drew inspiration from games like StarFox and even if it was enjoyable in the moment, if I wanted to play StarFox I would just play StarFox instead. Towards the end of the game, it was starting to lose steam which would usually be the most anticipated part of any game. The music could use some work. None of the tracks stood out and a big reason some games stand the test of time is due to their soundtracks. Some of the outdoor portions seemed a bit lively and colorful to the point of it being noticeable right from the beginning, which should probably be saved for a more free-roam portion of the game. While each of these may seem like a small dent in the creative process, with each one, they become increasingly noticeable creating a much different approach to where you started and I feel this is the overarching problem of The Lost Frontier.

    Before I wrap up, I wanted to point out that this game is not a bad game. If you're on the fence about playing TLF, my biggest advice to give is to ponder if you're willing to accept change and if change can be productive when it comes to rewriting your final impressions regarding your favorite series. If the answer is yes, I have no doubt you will enjoy this game for what it is, regardless if it doesn't have anything huge or monumental to offer. If the answer is no, you will only seek to look for magic where there is not and will be met with disappointment. I think the devs deserve any and all credit they are given because making a game isn't easy, it was never meant to be easy and the best you can do is give it your all. I'd like to say I enjoyed myself but unfortunately, I find it hard to say that with confidence. Regardless of whether or not you buy into the controversy, There is an important lesson to be learned here and It's that the weight that word of mouth carries can never be overlooked and while listening to the worthy opinions of others is one thing, seeing it yourself and separating the truth from legend can and always will be another.    … Expand
  3. DavidL
    Dec 7, 2009
    5
    A deep disappointment for Jak fans, and a sad epitaph for the series. The camera is broken to the point that the game is frustrating. (As others have pointed out, the game is ported from the PSP version, and uses the shoulder-button camera rotation from that version instead of the proper right-stick camera control PS2 players expect.) The Dark Daxter sequences are annoying. The auto-aim A deep disappointment for Jak fans, and a sad epitaph for the series. The camera is broken to the point that the game is frustrating. (As others have pointed out, the game is ported from the PSP version, and uses the shoulder-button camera rotation from that version instead of the proper right-stick camera control PS2 players expect.) The Dark Daxter sequences are annoying. The auto-aim of some of the guns makes the shooting gallery trials feel like a burden. The space action is fun, but it isn't enough to make up for the rest.… Expand
  4. AlbertD.
    Dec 20, 2009
    5
    I love the Jak and Daxter series but this game is a big disappointment. The camera is painful to control. I often find myself shooting at the screen in hopes of hitting enemy's I think is there. The controls are not spot on and Jak's animation's are a choppy compared to previous Jak and Daxter games. I feel like High Impact games could have spent more time to make the I love the Jak and Daxter series but this game is a big disappointment. The camera is painful to control. I often find myself shooting at the screen in hopes of hitting enemy's I think is there. The controls are not spot on and Jak's animation's are a choppy compared to previous Jak and Daxter games. I feel like High Impact games could have spent more time to make the controls and the camera more polished. Also, the story feels weak and the dark Daxter sequences feel out of place. On the other hand the animation in cut scenes are what you would expect from the Jak and Daxter series. Overall, this game is mediocre at best.… Expand
  5. XxJoseManuelxX
    Sep 3, 2016
    6
    Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier is a platform game developed by High Impact Games published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

    + Plataforming Fun
    - Dark Daxter Levels
    - Bad Camera
    - Empty Environments
  6. NeoconTom
    Sep 7, 2019
    6
    Its a decent game, but it doesn't fully live up to expectation of previous Jak & Daxter games, most notably Jak II and Jak 3.
  7. jugo64
    Sep 8, 2019
    7
    Objetivamente, no es un mal juego, solo es un mal ´´Jak and Daxter´´. Su jugabilidad no es del todo mala, pero el argumento... es un insulto para el resto de la saga

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#7 Best PS2 Game of 2009
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#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2009
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#1 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2009

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. IGN
    74
    There’s fun to be had here, but it could’ve been polished a bit more to bring out the value.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    76
    If you've been hankering for a full-scale Jak and Daxter game for some time, The Lost Frontier largely fulfills its duty as a continuation of the main series with flying colors. It's not a perfect sequel by any means, but it's strong enough to merit a purchase and some solid play time. Just be prepared to deal with some bumps along the way.
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  3. PSX Extreme
    72
    Unless you're a die-hard Jak and Daxter fan, Jak and Daxter: The Final Frontier isn't worth the coin.
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