Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

 PlayStation 2
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 609 Ratings

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  1. AllAroundGamer
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    A well made game to say the least. Fun and I love the miniquest system. Very innovative and original. I applaud Naughty Dog for this game. A fun game to get a series going.
  2. arevoir
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. I got the game years ago when it came out, and I've beaten it around ten times now. It truly is one of the best platformers of all time.
  3. TAMPjackoon
    Oct 7, 2011
    9
    Don't listen to me if I say otherwise, this was my FAVORITE childhood game. Without a freaking doubt, a fantastic platformer, designed for kids as a slapstick comedy, and insanely fun. The story is pretty deep, the characters were good, and the dialog is humorous, if you're below the age of 8. If you've got a kid looking for a first game, this is just the best way to go. Once you finish,Don't listen to me if I say otherwise, this was my FAVORITE childhood game. Without a freaking doubt, a fantastic platformer, designed for kids as a slapstick comedy, and insanely fun. The story is pretty deep, the characters were good, and the dialog is humorous, if you're below the age of 8. If you've got a kid looking for a first game, this is just the best way to go. Once you finish, you'll have to go through again to try and get EVERYTHING in the whole world. It will give you so much fun, even if you don't even play it for long. It's truly a beautiful game.… Expand
  4. NaughtyDog
    Jun 2, 2011
    10
    This is the best video game ever made. The visuals are stunning, the story is entertaining, the gameplay is excellent, the characters are lovable and funny, the music/soundtrack is beautiful. Everything about this game is perfect. I love this game!!
  5. ohaiKendyl
    May 22, 2011
    10
    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy did what Banjo-Kazooie did on the N64: introduced everyone to whole new world and a grand, whacky adventure. Pros: Beautiful graphics; excellent controls, camera, and sound; fantastic level design; no loading screens; funny characters; generic, but plain old fun 3-D platforming. Cons: Too short, too easy; average soundtrack; you can't play as Daxter.
  6. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 29, 2011
    10
    A boastful platformer that gamers of all ages should experience. Pros: Fantastic graphics; excellent control, camera, and audio; visually stellar level design; funny characters. Cons: Too short; repetitive enemies; bad soundtrack; the gameplay rarely varies.
  7. Penisvanlesbian
    Apr 20, 2011
    10
    Amazing game. I have a PS3 and this is still my favourite game of all time.
  8. ImmaGamer
    Mar 24, 2011
    8
    If you like games like Sly Cooper, and Ratchet & Clank, than you'll love this. Me, personally I loved those games so this one was pretty good too. The graphics are really good for 2001, and the voice acting is good. The best part of this one is the maps. These great, nice and green areas are really nice. Overall this game is a great one if you have a PS3 or PS2.
  9. Ian277
    Feb 10, 2011
    7
    this game is one of the few true platformers. it has many frusturating challenges but the plot is good and the gameplay keeps you playing. if this game had guns like 2 and 3. it would be an 8. but since it doesn't i give it a respectable 7.
  10. Harry210
    Sep 19, 2010
    9
    Jak and Daxter: The Percursor Legacy is a good game. First off, the game is lovely to look at and the 3D design of the levels was definitely revolutionary at the time. The game is huge (considering it is an early PlayStation 2 game) with multiple areas to explore. You need to collect a certain amount of Power Cells which can be obtained by doing tasks (like doing jobs for the locals) orJak and Daxter: The Percursor Legacy is a good game. First off, the game is lovely to look at and the 3D design of the levels was definitely revolutionary at the time. The game is huge (considering it is an early PlayStation 2 game) with multiple areas to explore. You need to collect a certain amount of Power Cells which can be obtained by doing tasks (like doing jobs for the locals) or finding them dotted around the area which then can be used to advance to the next area. The 2 main characters, Jak and Daxter are likable although Daxter can get on my nerves sometimes (although his voice actor is awesome) and Jak doesn't talk. This game is a nice, traditional platformer with obstacles like Dark Eco crates, nicely designed enemies and pitfalls. Jak (the main character you play as) has a variety of moves to help him fight like a punch, dive and spin attack (Like Crash Bandicoot, another game made by Naughty Dog) to help him fight his enemies. He also can charge himself with a variety of powers vented from Eco Vents like Red Eco will make Jak stronger, Orange Eco can make him shoot fireballs and Blue Eco can make him operate special platforms. The bosses are simple but cool to fight. You can also ride in a zoomer which serves as some vehicle sections over lava pits which are interesting. The script can also pop out some comedy moments especially from Daxter and the voice acting for each character is spot on. The end boss is also epic. The game does become difficult due to the fact that checkpoints are spaced out and quite rare but Jak and Daxter is an enjoyable game that fans of platformers can't miss!… Expand
  11. Neo010390
    Sep 15, 2010
    8
    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is a great platform adventure game put together with slapstick comedy. Inappropriate you say, well you'll think twice as soon as you play this. From the creators that brought you Crash Bandicoot (Naughty Dog) comes a new tale about a young boy named Jak and his pal Daxter who are on there way to Misty Island to meet up with Samos, master of the GreenJak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is a great platform adventure game put together with slapstick comedy. Inappropriate you say, well you'll think twice as soon as you play this. From the creators that brought you Crash Bandicoot (Naughty Dog) comes a new tale about a young boy named Jak and his pal Daxter who are on there way to Misty Island to meet up with Samos, master of the Green Eco. As soon as they arrive they come across two people named Gol and Maia who command an evil army of Lukers. Jak and Daxter attempt to leave but are attacked by one of the Lukers, Jak manages to destroy the creature with a barrel of Eco, but Jak gets knocked back and accidently bumps Daxter into a pool of Dark Eco which turns him into a orange ottsel (a sort of otter or weasel). Worried and frightened they finally meet up with Samos who explains that only the Sage of Dark Eco can change Daxter back. It's up to Jak and his new transformed pal Daxter to defeat the Lukers and stop Gol and Maia before they can flood the world with Dark Eco. During your journey you will be helped by Samos and his daughter Keira a mechanical engineer (and love interest of Jak) who builds machines of transport to take you to the sage of Dark Eco. Along the way she requires you to find Power Cells in order to powerup her machines. You play as Jak in the game and Daxter assists you with some hints to help you out. You can attack by pressing the square button for a power puch and the circle button for a spin, also there are Eco powers you can use as well. Blue Eco makes you speed up and jump high into the air to reach those really high ledges and Orange Eco gives you the power to shoot enemies. There are puzzles to be solved, tasks to be completed and challenges to accomplish throughout the game. In order to advance further you need to collect as many Power Cells as possible which are not easy to find. There are 101 to find in total. These are found by defeating enemies, accomplishing tasks set by friends on the islands, trading Precursor Orbs and completing puzzles. The journey is a sort of a tunnel like in the Crash series, from one Island to another but it is more free roaming and there are a number of tasks to complete. Every time you collect one Jak and Daxter will do a dance (like the Crash dance in Crash Bandicoot) which is hillarious. There are some great vehicles you ride which can run over water and lava. Jak and Daxter definitely make a great duo together and Daxter is my favourite and funniest in the game. For those who don't like games mixed with comedy and slapstick should at least give Jak and Daxter a second chance and you may think twice. There are a few problems though in the game. Jak doesn't really have a lot of attack moves and you can't defend yourself, so if there are hundreds at you at once your screwed. Jumping is a real issue at times as well, you can't jump a great leap even by double jumping. Checkpoints are rare and you don't actually know when you've reached a checkpoint until you die, if you do then you'll start back at that checkpoint and you will have to go through all what you did before. Jak is the only playable character in the game, I would have liked it more if you could also play as Daxter. Despite this Jak and Daxter is a great platform warm up for the PS2 and you will have hours of fun.… Expand
  12. matrix1004
    Jan 21, 2008
    7
    7.5. I thought this game wouldn't be much since it is now 6 years old, and the first of the series, but I was very suprised & impressed at how good it was. Beautiful graphics, fun characters, a cool world. I do have to mention that Jak might be the most stubborn double jumper I've ever played as, and that the camera is all but broken, but my main complaint though was the 7.5. I thought this game wouldn't be much since it is now 6 years old, and the first of the series, but I was very suprised & impressed at how good it was. Beautiful graphics, fun characters, a cool world. I do have to mention that Jak might be the most stubborn double jumper I've ever played as, and that the camera is all but broken, but my main complaint though was the misdirection. I spent hours upon hours trying to get things that couldn't be aquired until having beaten other stages and then back tracking. There is no way to know where to go and when. I could've finished the game in half the time if it wasn't for the confusing guidance and fetch quests.… Expand
  13. BrettanD.
    Feb 7, 2007
    8
    A solid Action/Adventure/Platformer. I just played Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy for the first time recently. I would say the last game of this kind that I played that was as good as this had to have been Star Fox Adventures for the GCN five years prior to now.
  14. AndyM.
    Jul 31, 2006
    5
    Kid friendly but extremely short.
  15. Laura
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    This game is awsome! I hope ps2 makes more Jak games!
  16. KellyM.
    Jun 27, 2005
    10
    Best game ever! 100% all the way! It is challenging yet easy and fun to play. Great grapics, characters, and story line. I hope Sony PS2 (not another system) will continue to make Jak games forever! BEST GAME!!!!
  17. JovanyG.
    Jun 22, 2004
    8
    I tried to put 8 12 but the thing didnt let me. I gave it 8 12 because I thouht it was esay even jak 2 is esay that is -1! second once i died cuz of the camera was pointing into the rocks and i couldnt anythig but daxter then a spider bit me and i fell to the dark ecko and I started from the beginig! thats -1! then theres no swords in jak and daxter & Jak 2 so thats minus 12 but daxter is I tried to put 8 12 but the thing didnt let me. I gave it 8 12 because I thouht it was esay even jak 2 is esay that is -1! second once i died cuz of the camera was pointing into the rocks and i couldnt anythig but daxter then a spider bit me and i fell to the dark ecko and I started from the beginig! thats -1! then theres no swords in jak and daxter & Jak 2 so thats minus 12 but daxter is kinda funny with a weird fummy voise so thats +1 man i cant wait till jak 3 there beter be a sword sword and powers for it like red stone gives the sword a fire wave that you get in that desert … Expand
  18. JustinM.
    Mar 15, 2004
    9
    great platformer, but short.
  19. FernandoC.
    Jan 26, 2004
    8
    Spanish Comment: Buen juego, buenas graficas... algunas partes dificiles pero se pueden pasar con algo de dedicacion... Recomendado...
  20. Uter
    Sep 18, 2003
    5
    It's an average platformer with good graphics. Jak is a pretty lame character. Enemies respawn fast so killing them isn't rewarding.
  21. DogLover
    Jun 15, 2003
    9
    I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!! It is so amazing. The animation is gorgeuos, and the game is so unbeiliveibly imaginative. It's a little too long and challenging, but it is a beautiful game. It is so fun. If you don't have it, get it.
  22. ClaireM.
    Feb 20, 2003
    9
    I finished the game with 101 power cells so I didn't get the secret ending, which I would have got with 100 or less. This disappointed me when I played all the game and only had 99% at the end. What a bummer! I suppose I'll just have 2 play it again. p.s My boyfriend think's Daxter is amazingly hilarious! lol
  23. AlexW.
    Jan 10, 2003
    9
    Stunning visual, amazing gameplay, Daxters comic appeal... The single Greatest PS2 platformer ever! But if it would only last longer....
  24. VirusMan
    Nov 5, 2002
    10
    Great game with super graphics and amazing characters. You will fall in love with Daxter. Oh I want to know when we get a sequel?
  25. bs
    Oct 9, 2002
    5
    You guys suck!! exept the guy who gave the game a 6! JAk and dexter suck compared to banjo kazooie controller sucked some of the graphics sucked and the sound sucked! This game sucked a it took a long time to get to places!
    Such high ratings what does this company have on you all HEY Were are you taking me HELP HELP ME rgdfejmcrisgevkrbnsvscek4weh
    thats right this game rocked    You guys suck!! exept the guy who gave the game a 6! JAk and dexter suck compared to banjo kazooie controller sucked some of the graphics sucked and the sound sucked! This game sucked a it took a long time to get to places!
    Such high ratings what does this company have on you all HEY Were are you taking me HELP HELP ME rgdfejmcrisgevkrbnsvscek4weh

    thats right this game rocked

    sencerly little boy    … Expand
  26. TarikT.
    Sep 30, 2002
    10
    How could anybody not love this game it is sooo cool. It makes me laugh a lot. So much better than the crash games it is not even funny.
  27. RyanS.
    Jul 23, 2002
    9
    This game has great graphics and gameplay. It's just fun to play when you have nothing much to do.
  28. MikEPaYnE
    Jul 15, 2002
    10
    Sure, the ending was terrible, (and i even got the ''good'' ending by getting 100%) but games arent about endings, they're about the game. the game took me 18 hours to get 100% and thats fine with me, although it took me 3 days to do it, i was still mesmerized by this game, i love the fact the you dont have lives or continues, you just get respawning from theSure, the ending was terrible, (and i even got the ''good'' ending by getting 100%) but games arent about endings, they're about the game. the game took me 18 hours to get 100% and thats fine with me, although it took me 3 days to do it, i was still mesmerized by this game, i love the fact the you dont have lives or continues, you just get respawning from the checkpoints, that really kept me playing. BUY IT, and dont buy it because its good, no no no, buy it BECAUSE THATS THE BOTTOM LINE... BECAUSE MikEPaYnE TOLD IT TO YOU.… Expand
  29. Jessica
    Jun 30, 2002
    9
    I thought the overall game was good but the ending sucked.
  30. AnonymousMC
    Jun 28, 2002
    9
    This game is amazing- the levels are giant, the acting is actually good, and it is challenging. This game reminds me of the Spyro the Dragon series- you help someone, and in return you get want you are searching for (Like helping them so they will give you a dragon egg).
  31. Samantha
    Jun 23, 2002
    10
    I think that this game is AWESOME!!! And by awesome I mean leaving me in awe and wonder. The challenges never cease! I like the graphics, i like the plot, I like the characters, I like everything! Although I am only on the Boggy Swamp level, I have read all ablout the future levels. I am so excited that they are going to have a Jak and Daxter 2. I am really pumped. And to the people that I think that this game is AWESOME!!! And by awesome I mean leaving me in awe and wonder. The challenges never cease! I like the graphics, i like the plot, I like the characters, I like everything! Although I am only on the Boggy Swamp level, I have read all ablout the future levels. I am so excited that they are going to have a Jak and Daxter 2. I am really pumped. And to the people that gave it anything lower than a 10, you can kiss my ***. I love this game and I want to give it a 10.… Expand
  32. SherriMc
    May 3, 2002
    10
    Brilliant Game!! I am no pro at video games...this is the first game I have ever been able to complete. If you love to play video games...but you're not a pro....this is the game for you!! The game is not all easy.....but the free roaming let me venture so that I never got STUCK! The only downfall to this game.....is now I am spoiled, and cannot find another platform game that lives Brilliant Game!! I am no pro at video games...this is the first game I have ever been able to complete. If you love to play video games...but you're not a pro....this is the game for you!! The game is not all easy.....but the free roaming let me venture so that I never got STUCK! The only downfall to this game.....is now I am spoiled, and cannot find another platform game that lives up to my expectations!!!!! Now all I can do is wait and hope for the next Jak and Daxter!!!! I would say I wish the game was longer...my first completion ever and I did it in about a week. ( of course I had to get some help from my hubby every now and there ..I couldn't quiet master the zoomer!) I hope that the new platform games will follow the lead of this game!!!! This game is how platform games should be!!!!… Expand
  33. [Anonymous]
    Apr 3, 2002
    0
    It sucks.
  34. LoobM.
    Mar 30, 2002
    6
    This is a good platformer, but it is too short and too easy. I finished the game in one weekend, and I didn't even break a sweat. Absolutely No replay value. It gave it a 6 because I am rating it as a platformer. RENT don't buy.
  35. SolidSnake
    Feb 26, 2002
    9
    Awesome! Such a massive world to explore, and some of the cinemas are funny. Gameplay rules over all platformers.
  36. DANTESPARDA
    Feb 26, 2002
    9
    A little bit difficult sometimes but....Focus on the game, give it a half hour, and you'll end up playin' this game all nite until 6 am, like i did.
    A master´piece, and in contrast to the PS2'S CRASH BANDICOOT LOADING TIMES, WORTHY OF THE XV CENTURY INQUISITION'S TORTURE TECHNIQUES, JAK AND DAXTER DON'T HAVE A SINGLE LOADING TIME IN THE WHOLE GAME. SUPERB.
  37. DavidF.
    Feb 15, 2002
    8
    This game is brilliant. Everything about it is very polished and well presented.The graphics are nice, the gameplay is fluid and the sound effects and voice acting is spot on. My only downer is that the game is a bit too easy and not completly original. Ohh..and the ending sucks. Other than that it's pretty much flawless.
  38. LineK.
    Jan 24, 2002
    10
    It's a great game. It's good graphic funny and also good place to run and have fun.
  39. OriolG.
    Jan 9, 2002
    9
    This game is very good!!!
  40. AladdinS.
    Jan 8, 2002
    9
    The only real negative I can find with this game is a little slow down here and there. It's so awesome that there is no loading ever during gameplay. It's such a massive world. It's closely resembles Mario 64, although not quite as much of a classic.
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#13 Best PS2 Game of 2001
7
#7 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
9
#9 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Yahoo!
    90
    One of the most thrilling games to hit PS2 since its launch.
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  2. TotalPlayStation
    94
    From the way the game renders an entire world that you can explore from one end to the next without a single loading screen, to animation that literally trounces anything ever seen in any videogame, to game design that keeps things interesting despite being what some would call “just a fetch quest,” this is a perfect example of the next generation in videogames.
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  3. GamePen
    90
    Simply amazing.
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