Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy

 PlayStation 2
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  1. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    The only Jak and Daxter game I like. The colourful and friendly world captivated me as a teen. I remember i rented the game and beat it in just one weekend. Good old times.
  2. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  3. OMGitsTHEMEMI
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    The first game in the amazing Jak saga. The story is amazing, the characters are very charismatic and the platforming and level design are awesome.
  4. pedrosantos1
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  5. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    It was my first PS2 video game, great platform game, basic story but the Gameplay and Daxter are what put this note
  6. wojtulace1
    Jan 30, 2023
    7
    It's fine. Small enemy and gameplay variety. Overall more boring compared to its successors.
  7. aliciemadness
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    It was the first platformer that I really enjoyed. The characters are very memorable and it is next to my memory of the time where I could not stop playing on the ps2
  8. deathstramding
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece… Expand
  9. uda124
    Jul 4, 2022
    9
    Great graphics (for a 20 years old game), stunning visuals, great characters and smooth gameplay. Brilliant game!
  10. HuevoAlce
    Jun 25, 2022
    8
    A great platformer with interesting level design and characters. Fun environments.
  11. BenGamer
    May 11, 2022
    10
    Great Game b I love it
  12. avishay50
    Apr 15, 2022
    9
    Brief introduction for those unfamiliar with the Jak and Daxter game series - Jak and Daxter games are a Mario style platform game series distributed by Sony and developed by Notty Dog, and like the Mario games we have to go through stages and collect things to progress in the game. If in Mario we need to collect stars to advance in the game, this we need to collect power cells which isBrief introduction for those unfamiliar with the Jak and Daxter game series - Jak and Daxter games are a Mario style platform game series distributed by Sony and developed by Notty Dog, and like the Mario games we have to go through stages and collect things to progress in the game. If in Mario we need to collect stars to advance in the game, this we need to collect power cells which is the stars of the game, Orbs which is the money of the game you give to get Power cells and flies which meanwhile I do not know what to do with them but very fun to collect them. And now let's start with the review: Gameplay - The game Jak and Daxter has survived the test of time well and is still fun to play and it feels very accurate with my pressures. But the camera is a bit frustrating sometimes, sometimes it happens that I press the jump button and Jak does not jump and then I fall off a platform or hit me at the jump speed. And despite these two flaws the gameplay is just a smooth and clean flow that you can not stop enjoying just walking around the big stages and jumping. Final score - 9/10 Plot - The main plot of the game is almost non-existent, but it is fun and entertaining. The characters are funny and fun to listen to in-game dialogues, maybe they are pretty silly and not fascinating in any way but in my opinion a fascinating plot in a platform game is something that is nice but not as important as gameplay and stage design. Final score - 7/10 Stage design - The stage design in a simple game is amazing, there is variety from one stage to another, for example at one stage you will be on a beautiful beach with lots of green surroundings and at another stage you will be on a snowy mountain. The details in each stage, the various obstacles, enemies and gimmicks add a lot to each stage and there were times I wondered what would await me in the next stage. Final score 10/10 Graphics - The graphics in the game are simply beautiful (even today) and it stands the test of time. All the details and colors in all stages, the characters that look great even today, and in general it's amazing how a game from the PlayStation 2 looks beautiful graphically even 3 generations later, it's true it can not cope with today's graphics but it looks amazing both for its time and today. Final score - 10/10 In conclusion - the first game Jak and Daxter is an amazing and fun game even today, it is a must play for platform lovers and is recommended for people who are looking for a fun platform game. Just a little tip for those who play: it is recommended to play the game with a lit YouTube video because the game does not explain how to get the things to look for. Final score - 9.5 / 10 - Amazing game.… Expand
  13. JoseManuel10_
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    The game features many platformer challenges with elements from the action adventure and brawler genres. Players are required to collect Precursor orbs and power cells in order to further northward progress. During the quest, new locations are visited, centered upon village hubs, with many new faces requesting of the duo the completion of various missions around the area.
  14. Ed4
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Jak and daxter is one of the best platforms ever created, the loading sistem is revulotionary and the story of the game is one of the best for is time
  15. Mr_Nobody34
    Jan 14, 2022
    7
    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 7
    Gameplay : 7
    Graphics : 7
    Fun Factor : 7
    Environment interaction : 5
    Sound effects : 8
    Overall Immersion : 7
  16. alexandrea
    Nov 25, 2021
    8
    Until now this is my least favorite naughty dog game and even their worst game is a 8.
  17. EvilPlayer
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    Worst Jak game. I can't believe that there are people who really enjoyed it. Jak is muted, Daxter is annoying, the plot is veeery boooooring, graphics sucks, audio sucks, and these looong cutscenes, which don't have any useful information, but you must watch it without skipping. Maximum percent I completed is 50.
  18. YordanD
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Open world, not a mission to mission linear style of gameplay/storytelling. Amazing platforming experience, gradual difficulty curve and variable areas/challenges available. The players is free to explore and wander. Gorgeous visuals that will stay with me for a long time.
  19. Xrayplayer
    Dec 7, 2020
    9
    The best platforming game made by naughty dog.

    The gameplay is similar to Mario 64 and spyro with some unique aspects like the power cells and eco which it can give you abilities useful for combat and platforming, the levels are greatly designed with balanced difficulty, and collecting stuff and platforming never gets old, the graphics are amazing (for 2001) and I love the visual style,    The best platforming game made by naughty dog.

    The gameplay is similar to Mario 64 and spyro with some unique aspects like the power cells and eco which it can give you abilities useful for combat and platforming, the levels are greatly designed with balanced difficulty, and collecting stuff and platforming never gets old, the graphics are amazing (for 2001) and I love the visual style, the controls are tight and exploring those big open areas are so much fun with no loading screen its amazing for 2001 game, and the story and characters are also good daxter is hilarious, I enjoyed the music and the boss fights are epic.

    It's nearly perfect but I can't give it a 10/10 because the game is too short you can beat it around 5 to 6 hours.    … Expand
  20. Tromble
    Jun 29, 2021
    9
    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is a PlayStation 2 classic that holds up remarkably well.

    The controls of Jak and incredibly smooth and easy to use combined with excellent level design and gorgeous environments to explore and you have a work that borders on masterpiece. My biggest criticism is with many of the female character design feeling over sexualized particularly when it    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is a PlayStation 2 classic that holds up remarkably well.

    The controls of Jak and incredibly smooth and easy to use combined with excellent level design and gorgeous environments to explore and you have a work that borders on masterpiece.

    My biggest criticism is with many of the female character design feeling over sexualized particularly when it comes to Keira who is only 14 during the events of this game.

    Overall I would highly recommend Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy.    … Expand
  21. Fox45
    Jun 2, 2021
    9
    A great game for the time! I had a lot of fun playing it, even playing it in 2021. The last part of the game has an excellent level game design!
  22. dottorfrizzino
    May 6, 2021
    10
    wow i love this game son many colors,so many nice levels, so everything this game is one of the best of the ps2
  23. isaacm
    Mar 28, 2021
    5
    as much as i want to like this game is just to boring in the beginning for me. the lack of a map does make it seem like a chore to play through. i like that its difficult but just not fun. one great thing is that there is barley any loading screens.
  24. Dom007
    Mar 13, 2021
    3
    I Didn't enjoy this game and I gave it up quickly. Annoying characters with tedious gameplay, a very average soundtrack, poor level design and really tedious missions.
    This game also led to Jak 2 (one of the worst video games ever made in my opinion) being created.
  25. anthonybobby
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alexander_Doom, [Anonymous], gamezgeek and Fry_Bot are pathetic losers who hate this game. This game is a masterpiece! The one thing I hate in this game though are the Lurker Sharks, they scare the crap outta me!… Expand
  26. Jozhster
    Feb 16, 2021
    5
    Such a shame, I love Naughty Dog but this game just didn’t click with me, the platforming was excruciating, (I’m looking at you spider cave) I found the story kinda stale and Daxter was just annoying. The last boss fight was ridiculously easy but I am just glad to be done with this game.
  27. FirstSpawn
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Одна из моих любимых игр, которая украсила моё детство!
    (С удовольствием перепрошёл её в 2020 ♥)
  28. MACAKoopa
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego simplemente es hermoso, es uno y los más maravillosos y clásicos juegos de la popular y legendaria PlayStation 2, además de ser el juego que demostró que Naughty Dog es una excelente desarrolladora sin dudas!… Expand
  29. sebastianali
    Oct 18, 2020
    9
    Jak And Daxter 1 es un grandioso videojuego de plataformas, que no tiene nada que envidiarle a la trilogía de Crash Bandicoot y se nota que se ha hecho para conmemorarlo por haber perdido los derechos del personaje (que triste historia por cierto). La ausencia de pantallas de carga en un juego de mundo abierto conectado, con los gráficos increíbles (que han envejecido bien por cierto) y elJak And Daxter 1 es un grandioso videojuego de plataformas, que no tiene nada que envidiarle a la trilogía de Crash Bandicoot y se nota que se ha hecho para conmemorarlo por haber perdido los derechos del personaje (que triste historia por cierto). La ausencia de pantallas de carga en un juego de mundo abierto conectado, con los gráficos increíbles (que han envejecido bien por cierto) y el ciclo día y noche en pleno 2001 hacen de este uno de los juegos mas hermosos que jamas he visto. La música combina muy bien con los escenarios y te recordara a Crash Bandicoot, de hecho, casi todo te recordara a Crash Bandicoot, los movimientos del personaje, las habilidades, etc. Los de Naughty Dog si supieron adaptar la jugabilidad clásica del marsupial y mezclarlo con conceptos jugables como los de Banjo Kazooie u otros plataformeros 3d de la epoca, mejorando su base. La historia va muy de la mano con la ambientacion "antigua/futurista" que tanto me gusta ver en un juego y esto se expanderia todavía mas en futuras secuelas. Por cierto, la relación entre ambos protagonistas es increíble, Daxter es un personaje muy original que te cae bien. Tengo que criticar el no poder mover la cámara arriba o abajo, la corta duración, y la falta de rejugabilidad al terminar el juego. Es un juego BASTANTE corto, lo pude terminar en 2 días... Ademas de ciertas misiones algo aburridas y tediosas... Por estos errores, creo que sigue sin superar a la tetralogia de Crash Bandicoot, aunque esta es mi opinión. Uno de mis videojuegos favoritos y lo puedo recomendar a todo fan de los plataformas. Jak And Daxter 1 es el verdadero Crash Bandicoot a mundo abierto, y define como tendría que ser una futura entrega del marsupial.… Expand
  30. AngryApplePie
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    Idk if it actually is the first ps2 game I played or simply the first one that made a lasting impression but i will always be able to come back to it. An absolute masterpiece.
  31. neojotic
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    Unique characters, an interesting world and story and stunning level design. Jak and Daxter has everything that an amazing platformer in the 6th gen has.

    A great new franchise in Playstation's books and another win for Naughty Dog
  32. NetoGermano
    Aug 23, 2020
    5
    Playing this game today it's... a dreadful experience. I regret everything...
  33. PatitoCosmico67
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Juegos de plataformas, bonito con bastante variedad y muy entretenido, y diría que aguanta bastante bien el paso del tiempo
  34. Khazar2
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Great game with a well designed world and plot to go with it. It's one of the best platformers but the levels can be a bit too linear compared to Jak 2 and Jak 3.
  35. NoManF
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    The only big problem about this game is the horrible checkpoint system, especially in some areas where you need to spend at least 1 minute to get in the same point you die/get off the edge. Most of the soundtrack is not so memorable like previous ND games .I'm actually impressed for a 2001 game not having loading times between "levels".
  36. LatinCritic13
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog’s new IP, Jak and Daxter is one of the very best platformers I have ever played. It’s hard to believe that this game used all of the PS2’s architecture to ensure that there are no loading screens or texture pop ins during the game’s development.
  37. BanjoBoox
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Sensacional evoluiu tudo do primeiro e foi muito além .. uma obra prima da trilhogia impecável que teve
  38. GrandBalaxon
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    Considering the fact I gave Jak 2 10/10 I will say that I didn't like the first part of the series, but It has its moments for sure. I didn't have a chance to play this game then I was a kid and maybe because of that I'm not a big fan of this? I dunno.

    The game for me is too short. Secondary characters are bland and I don't see any interest in them. I guess most of my bad experience    Considering the fact I gave Jak 2 10/10 I will say that I didn't like the first part of the series, but It has its moments for sure. I didn't have a chance to play this game then I was a kid and maybe because of that I'm not a big fan of this? I dunno.

    The game for me is too short. Secondary characters are bland and I don't see any interest in them. I guess most of my bad experience comes from the fact I didn't like the world. The platformer part is great tho, but again the game is TOO SHORT. So, it is only 7.

    I love this franchise very much but I don't like its childish origin. If they'll ever make a new game in this franchise I would love it to be the same as a Jak II.    … Expand
  39. andrewcook4991
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Best in the series. Camera can be poor at times but it still holds up well even today imo. Characters are very enjoyable and level design is solid.
  40. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    The quintessential adventure / platform saga on ps2. Fun, humorous and technically amazing. Essential.
  41. Gaisericus
    Feb 14, 2020
    7
    a decent platforming action adventure game, tbh I actually liked the sequels more. still worth playing I'd say
  42. Mats2468
    Dec 15, 2019
    7
    Jak and Daxter 1 is of course a solid platforming game that offers both challenging and exciting level design that many players will appreciate, but god this game is very frustrating at times. At the time where game was released this game was great, but now in 2019 it is so many more better platforming games to play.
  43. Fry_Bot
    Sep 27, 2019
    4
    I don't remember much about this game, i mainly remember the characters being annoying and i never liked the graphic style of it, but i'll probably replay it soon cause it's been so long since i've played it. I will update or delete this review after i replay it though. But just off how i felt about it the first time, i'm giviing this a 4/10.
  44. Jciam3
    Aug 24, 2019
    9
    This is an absolutely beautiful game for its time, it has decent controls, [even if there's no option to flip the camera & a slightly faulty double jump] and a nice storyline. The Only flaw is that it's a bit easier than I'd like, but atleast there's no cheap deaths. [Or load time!] Overall, this game is beautiful and well made with few flaws.
  45. Lycan1795
    Aug 16, 2019
    10
    This was the first PS2 game I've ever played and i still play it to this day. An amazing game through and through. It is sad that there are no games today with replay value as high as any of the Jak games. Everything from the art to the level design is astonishing for 2001, like it has no loading screens...

    The story itself is quite simple but interesting at the same time, get from    This was the first PS2 game I've ever played and i still play it to this day. An amazing game through and through. It is sad that there are no games today with replay value as high as any of the Jak games. Everything from the art to the level design is astonishing for 2001, like it has no loading screens...

    The story itself is quite simple but interesting at the same time, get from point A to B with obstacles in the way and mysteries as to where the other sages have disappeared to.

    Soundtrack too is really good.

    If anyone has not played it, you are missing out big time    … Expand
  46. Irishphouka
    May 31, 2019
    10
    My favorite game of all time. This was my childhood. Great platformer and cheeky comedy
  47. sufflaminandus
    Feb 14, 2019
    7
    Sandover Village. Silent boy Jak and his loudmouth and imprudent friend Daxter sneak onto Misty Island, ignoring completely the warnings of the wise but brash sage Samos. They wish to explore the ruins of the “precursors” - the ancient omnipotent race that left behind the troves of various technology. Forbidden places are forbidden for a reason: hapless Daxter falls into the pool ofSandover Village. Silent boy Jak and his loudmouth and imprudent friend Daxter sneak onto Misty Island, ignoring completely the warnings of the wise but brash sage Samos. They wish to explore the ruins of the “precursors” - the ancient omnipotent race that left behind the troves of various technology. Forbidden places are forbidden for a reason: hapless Daxter falls into the pool of Precursor energy called eco and comes out as… ottsel, a hybrid of an otter and a weasel. The only person who can restore Daxter’s shape is said to be Gol, the dark Sage, found far in the North. And so, under the reproachful guidance of Samos and with help of his witty daughter Keira, the pair set forth… but first they need to collect some power cells.

    However alluring perambulation might be, there are some nasty places that can’t be crossed by foot. Thankfully Keira happy to provide Jak and Daxter with flying vehicle, aliased Zoomer, her own creation based on Precursor artefacts. But to zoom it up Keira needs power cell, energy resource of Precursors. It quickly becomes clear that orb hunting will be the primary occupation of the pair as Keira asks for quite a lot but no power cell lies bare.

    Power Cells hunting realized as free roaming in the set of interconnected distinct locations. The sunny shore village, full-of-traps jungle, island littered with enormous bones, stuffy swamp, underwater facility and many other places will be visited by Jak and Daxter. Or skipped, if you gathered enough orbs: the game kindly allows you to complete the game by collecting only seventy two percents of the loot. The world is seamless, there are no loading screen at all, and the graphics are affecting: technically JaD is superb.

    Power cells themselves are placed sophisticatedly across the levels, each obtainable only by completing corresponding jumping puzzle or solving some action challenge. The journey starts from simple “jump through” ventures but each consecutive level brings something new and fun. In particularly, game expanding mechanic is earlier mentioned eco, found in form of orbs or erupting from ground streams. Once Jak steps into it, eco will infuse him with temporary bonus. For example, blue eco will increase speed and yellow eco will allow shooting fireballs from Jak’s hands. Another delightful mechanics are bird-riding and racing, both are very dynamic and buoyant. By the end of the game you will overcome all kinds of obstacles, from classic moving platforms or launching pads to sliding slopes, dodge-giant-ball ravines and complex eco trials. And through all ten or so hours it will be perfectly balanced, easy-going gameplay: only in the very end I started to grump about harshly placed checkpoints and too difficult paths.

    But power cells can not only be *found* but also received from various NPCs. Not once and not twice you will stumble upon eccentric characters, each kindly forcing you to complete some quest in exchange for power cell. Those quest come in two kinds. One is simply to *buy* power cell with precursor orbs, the most common kind of collectible found in JnD, and the second one is to do unique task, seldom realized through minigames.

    What is important about tasks though are NPCs themselves. They are humorous, entertaining and well-written. Take for example, Samos himself: in regular game he would have been a trite old man wisely guiding protagonists but in JnD he cannot stop but cheekily yet funnily berate poor Jak and Daxter absolutely for no reason. Or look at gambler who lost his clothes and now wears barrels as his shirt and pants. NPCs and music perfectly reflect the mood and style of the game. If you didn’t get it yet, JnD is in no way a serious epic, or even semi-serious, like Legend of Zelda. JnD is jesting, frivolous *game* of american comedy style. In fact, characters, though being well-written, are not original at all. As in all western cartoons they’re hyperbolic in both dialogs, appearance and behavior. Daxter in particular is overcooked for my taste: his cliche vim started to annoy me very quickly.

    The levels of JnD are not devoid of enemies. “Lurkers”, creatures supposedly working for Gol, are in infinite supply wherever Jak and Daxter go. The same can’t be said about bosses: their count totals to three, and the first one is mediocre at best. The most exasperating thread of combat system is not its general primitiveness but a health mechanic: green eco is supposed to heal Jak but to collect required amount is virtually impossible, so prepare for maximum-three-hit-allowed survival.

    And though flat combat and complete lack of character development might disappoint some people, everything else is done perfectly in Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. Yet it has one innate minus: it is just a game. It is just a foolish platformer and it is just a cartoonish story about banal heroes and villains. In 2019 you can’t score such games with more than
    7/10    … Expand
  48. KratosKong
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    Excelente titulo de plataformas con un gran mundo interconectado y zonas bien diferenciadas.
  49. Miguelinform123
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    I'm sorry, but move over Mario! Because for me, this is the best platformer ever made and one of my favourite games of all time. All in this game is just perfect for me: The gameplay, the carachters, the humor, the graphics... All in this piece of art of gaming makes me feel as a kid every time I play it. I cannot recommend it more, just play it if you haven't! You won't regret it.
  50. Life_hater
    Jul 19, 2018
    8
    Its a good game to spend time, sometimes I felt lost, but nothing so hard. The plataform is very cool, somethimes a little challenge; the bosses: too easy but too few. The mini games is fun. :) Good Job after Crash, Naughty dog.
  51. gamezgeek
    May 7, 2018
    0
    Without a doubt one of the worst video games I have ever played.
    The gameplay is tedious and relies on pointless missions that involves grinding "precursor orbs" (this games coins), doing pointless tasks such as herding cows into a pen or finding 7 flies (why?).
    The open world everyone brags about is poorly designed and very easy to get lost in. The story was also terrible as 5 minutes    Without a doubt one of the worst video games I have ever played.
    The gameplay is tedious and relies on pointless missions that involves grinding "precursor orbs" (this games coins), doing pointless tasks such as herding cows into a pen or finding 7 flies (why?).
    The open world everyone brags about is poorly designed and very easy to get lost in.
    The story was also terrible as 5 minutes into gameplay I forgot what the story was and why I was doing these pointless tasks. Just about everything comes grouped with an unskippable 10-minute cutscene that is tedious to watch and breaks the flow of the game - the game disc contains more cutscene data than it does game data.
    The soundtrack is also lacking as the only music I've heard is a repetitive 10-second loop of generic bongo drums.
    The disc also seems to be programmed poorly as it makes a lot of noise in my PS2.
    And to top it all of - the game needs a massive 700KB memory card file despite not having much to save.    … Expand
  52. AKthaBeast
    May 3, 2018
    9
    One of the best platforming games of the PS2 era. Everything from the design, story, and gameplay were fun.
  53. GunnarTheGamer
    Sep 22, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece of graphic art and challenging gameplay, I was raised on PS2 and this is the first game I played

    Pros: no load times, beautiful graphics, addictive, simple, easy to play, hard to master,

    Cons: (enter hater here)

    If you like this game try Ratchet and Clank, uncharted, and the rest of the Jak and Daxter franchise (including Jak X combat racing)
  54. zephir93
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    so good so good, the feeelz that this game make me try are unaccountable.

    please, give me an other jak and daxter, naughty dog... why you've become so serious?
  55. Matesers
    Aug 14, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing, one of the best platformers of all time. The characters are really fun, especially Daxter. The gameplay is great, the story is decent (Daxter gets transformed into a combination of an otter and a weasel and so Jak and Daxter go to find a cure), the environments are really well done and the adventure is probably one the best you'll ever have. And no loading screens!
  56. Untitled94
    Nov 1, 2016
    8
    This is basically the Crash game we should've got, but didn't. The very first Jak & Daxter game is a really good platformer, but it can get a little boring at times. Once you figure out what to do where, it is really cool. You don't have to have new power ups to complete an area, you can complete a level in one go. It can be a little frustrating trying to get everything in an area, butThis is basically the Crash game we should've got, but didn't. The very first Jak & Daxter game is a really good platformer, but it can get a little boring at times. Once you figure out what to do where, it is really cool. You don't have to have new power ups to complete an area, you can complete a level in one go. It can be a little frustrating trying to get everything in an area, but it's not as bad as some other games. In comparison to the sequels, this might be the easiest and shortest Jak & Daxter game. Well, if you only include the Naughty Dog ones that is.… Expand
  57. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 27, 2016
    9
    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is a platform video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

    + Fun
    + Beautiful and Connected World
  58. Mexican_Jesus
    Apr 5, 2016
    9
    Jak and Daxter: The precursor Legacy is an excellent platforming game that shows why the genre is so loved amongst gamers. Naughty Dog managed to create a realistic universe, with luscious visuals, somewhat interesting characters, fun explorative gameplay and a seamless semi-open world with no load times at all.
    The plot of the game is fairly simple, your companion gets into trouble and    Jak and Daxter: The precursor Legacy is an excellent platforming game that shows why the genre is so loved amongst gamers. Naughty Dog managed to create a realistic universe, with luscious visuals, somewhat interesting characters, fun explorative gameplay and a seamless semi-open world with no load times at all.
    The plot of the game is fairly simple, your companion gets into trouble and you are sent on an adventure to find a way to return him to normal, of course this doesn't quite go to plan and the person capable of helping your friend, instead decides to rule the world, it is, admittedly a simple set up, and most of the characters are 1-Dimensional, but it serves its purpose well and gives the player a good enough reason to set off on their adventure. And what an adventure it is. You will cross through fiery canyons, snowy mountains, jungles, underground temples and swamplands. Each of these areas are brilliantly designed with different challenges ranging from punching a pelican to navigating a snowy fort. The game has very smooth controls with each move easily flowing into another, and allowing a more experienced player to navigate the levels more efficiently, which is a nice reward for those willing to understand the games mechanics. The game adds some variety in the form of a hoverbike and a bird that Jak can ride on to navigate areas differently and completely missions which would otherwise be impossible. While these are integrated nicely into the game and control just fine, it would have been nice if they were used in more levels, for more tasks as opposed to being in restricted areas. Along with this are some absolutely beautiful visuals, while not quite as polished as the sequels, the visual variety, excellent texture work, and fantastic lighting system make each level distinguished from each other, whilst still looking natural. The soundtrack of the game is generally understated and not the most memorable unfortunately, it works well to create an ambience within the levels, but none of the music is too catchy, which is a shame. Overall this is an excellent game that is a must play for fans of the platforming genre.    … Expand
  59. yoshistar456
    Mar 24, 2016
    10
    Oh my god, we're now heading into Jak and Daxter. I love 3D platformers, and this is just... wow. I was always a Nintendo guy, but this game made me get into Sony. If I'm not playing Mario 64, Sonic Generations, or The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, then it's this game. I don't spoil plots, but all I can say is that compared to the later games in the series, it's incredibly simple.Oh my god, we're now heading into Jak and Daxter. I love 3D platformers, and this is just... wow. I was always a Nintendo guy, but this game made me get into Sony. If I'm not playing Mario 64, Sonic Generations, or The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, then it's this game. I don't spoil plots, but all I can say is that compared to the later games in the series, it's incredibly simple. Anyways, graphically, even for today's standards it's amazing. I always liked to just roam around, doing nothing at all, and look at how beautiful the game is. The soundtrack, while not perfect, is okay. This is one of my favorite games of all time, and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  60. Antemiz
    Mar 19, 2016
    10
    this was a great platform game i enjoyed every bit of it when i first had ps2, i liked the levels and everything it inspired me, the gameplay was fun and daxter was funny, great job naughty dog
  61. LegitimateGamer
    Mar 14, 2016
    9
    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is an outstanding platformer in a vibrant world, and has tons of humor along with that. The game has great gameplay, and many items to collect. The game itself is always fun to play, and the controls are good as well. The open world that is in the game is amazing, and no load screens within the game is an amazing feat. I love this game a lot, and haveJak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is an outstanding platformer in a vibrant world, and has tons of humor along with that. The game has great gameplay, and many items to collect. The game itself is always fun to play, and the controls are good as well. The open world that is in the game is amazing, and no load screens within the game is an amazing feat. I love this game a lot, and have played it over so many times. It has great replay value, and it is extremely satisfying to collect each item in the world(s), and it is just plain fun to explore the world. My only gripes are that at times the game can be too easy at times, and a lack of boss battles might make it a bit repetitive. The moves you have are limited, and I wish you could continue to add more so that it would become more interesting. The game also doesn't do too many new things with the 3D platformer. It sort of just barely expands on what has already stood, but it still distinguishes itself from the industry. I still love this game, so anyone reading this, just give it a chance.… Expand
  62. timone
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    I have spent my life searching for the answers that my father and my father's father's failed to find. Who were the precursorus, why did they create the fourft monolift's that liver our planet? How do they honess echo, the life energy of the world? What was their purpose and why did they vanish? I have asked the plants but they do not remember, the plants that has the rocks but the rocksI have spent my life searching for the answers that my father and my father's father's failed to find. Who were the precursorus, why did they create the fourft monolift's that liver our planet? How do they honess echo, the life energy of the world? What was their purpose and why did they vanish? I have asked the plants but they do not remember, the plants that has the rocks but the rocks do not recall, even the rocks do not recall? Every bone in my body tells me that the answers rest on the shoulders, a young boy, oblivious to his destiny, uninterested in the search for truth and regeneralting of my guidence! And why would he wanted to listen to old Samos the Sage anyway? I'm only the master of green echo, one of the wisest men on the planet! So it seems the answer begins not with careful research or sensible thinking. Hey, as with many of fate's mistery's, it begins with porter smallight of disobidence.
    I just gotta say that I love Jak and Daxter because it's really nostalgic and really easy. My friend Jacob played on it as well and the main characters Jak and Daxter, my name is Jack as well. I completed it years ago and the only thing I was thinking about unlocking the cutscenes but my brother Daniel says to me ''I don't think it doesn't do that'' but oh well, at least I know the scenes. When I was kid I fxxking loving it. I love the graphics, the gameplay, the characters and the music! It's just awsome! It's just so atmospheric. I played on it a million times before and I will definitlely go play it a million times again.    … Expand
  63. Underpants158
    Jan 12, 2016
    7
    [I played this game and reviewed it from a perspective of 2015, when I played it, which admittedly is unfair to the game but I would say more fair to prospective players.]

    The game starts with your friend, Daxter, getting turned into a weasel like creature and you then go on a journey to turn him back. This means finding power cells to transport yourself around the world. The game    [I played this game and reviewed it from a perspective of 2015, when I played it, which admittedly is unfair to the game but I would say more fair to prospective players.]

    The game starts with your friend, Daxter, getting turned into a weasel like creature and you then go on a journey to turn him back. This means finding power cells to transport yourself around the world. The game instantly tells you that this is a collectathon game. You find powercells in different levels but you also collect orbs which can be exchanged for powercells. In order to progress to the next levels you must acquire a specific amount of powercells.

    Characters, Enemies, fighting, and platforming are just alright. Characters are underdeveloped, enemies have little variance in terms of how you approach them, and your attacks consist of a lunge and a spin. None of this is bad really it's just not that great. The only real peeve I have is with the camera. It doesn't go through walls. So imagine there is a literal camera floating in the air behind your character. You can rotate the camera but if there is a wall behind you it will stop. Leaving you with the occasional bad camera angle. Going into somebody's hut is just a mess and then trying to find the door...man. But really this rarely affected the gameplay. Just something that gets on my nerves. In 2001, playing this alongside 2001 and earlier games this may have been an 8 or 9 but judging it today I don't think that's the case.    … Expand
  64. perkjl
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    Fun platformer from Naughty Dog the creators of the Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted series. The open world environments with no loading times was impressive as well as the visual achievements/ polygon counts. It's probably one of the better platformers for the PS2.
  65. maxim98
    Sep 25, 2015
    9
    This game is pure nostalgia for me, being a little kid when this came out, and playing through it all once more 10 or so years from when I first did is still an amazing experience, to anyone with a Ps2 this is a must buy platformer that still holds up very nicely in terms of graphics and smooth seamless game play, with almost no loading times between areas. In my opinion the series inThis game is pure nostalgia for me, being a little kid when this came out, and playing through it all once more 10 or so years from when I first did is still an amazing experience, to anyone with a Ps2 this is a must buy platformer that still holds up very nicely in terms of graphics and smooth seamless game play, with almost no loading times between areas. In my opinion the series in general is one of the most overlooked for the PS2 and is worth giving a shot, no matter how old you are.… Expand
  66. Arendelleawesom
    Jun 20, 2015
    10
    this game is one of my favorite games of all time i played it through in one sitting this game literally forged my childhood being one of the first games i have ever played. The visuals are so pretty and fun to look at and they aged so well! The colors are bright and playful. The gameplay is smooth and easy to get the hang of but also challenging when it gets to bosses or parkouring areas.this game is one of my favorite games of all time i played it through in one sitting this game literally forged my childhood being one of the first games i have ever played. The visuals are so pretty and fun to look at and they aged so well! The colors are bright and playful. The gameplay is smooth and easy to get the hang of but also challenging when it gets to bosses or parkouring areas. The story is filled with humor and even some slapstick comedy this is a game that knows it's light hearted and embraces it fully.… Expand
  67. Steeldude
    May 25, 2015
    5
    The only platformer where you have to constantly double jump to be even able to get somewhere. There are so many types of jumps and none of them can be performed in a simple manner. The main character is a really pathetic jumper. One of the worst platform games I have ever played with uninteresting characters, mediocre environments and bad jumping controls. Even Kao 2 is better than this game.
  68. MasterThiefXIV
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    After naughty dog was bored with the Crash Bandicoot games from the PS1, the PS2 came out and they went with a new IP. That IP was Jak and Daxter. Jak is a silent protagonist (not really a fan of those) with anime hair and elf ears and daxter is his comic relief sidekick. They live on some made up unnamed alien world full of other elf people. They go this island with evil tribes/cultistsAfter naughty dog was bored with the Crash Bandicoot games from the PS1, the PS2 came out and they went with a new IP. That IP was Jak and Daxter. Jak is a silent protagonist (not really a fan of those) with anime hair and elf ears and daxter is his comic relief sidekick. They live on some made up unnamed alien world full of other elf people. They go this island with evil tribes/cultists named Gol and Maya who plan to do generic bad guy stuff (take over the world) bad stuff happens and daxter falls into a pool of this "evil element" called dark Eco and turns into a otter weasel hybrid called an ottsel. So Jak and Daxter adventure across the world to stop Gol and Maya from consuming the world with dark Eco and turn daxter back into a little elf guy like everyone else. They get help from Samos the green sage and his daughter Keira. The story is better than most other platformers, but still nothing amazing. That isn't a criticism as nobody plays platformers for the story anyway. The gameplay is just like Mario 64 and Banjo Kazooie, you run and jump around open environments, completing challenges, solving puzzles, whacking silly enemies, getting power ups, occasional vehicle levels, all for the purpose of collecting some valued item (in this case power cells) and you have to unlock a certain amount to open new areas. Nothing new, but this game does it extremely well. After all a game doesn't to be innovative to be a masterpiece. The controls are perfectly solid, but the game was surprisingly easy. There where a few tricky power cells to get, but compared to Jak II this game is a cakewalk. The challenge more often lies in figuring where the power cells are rather than actually getting them. The levels are extremely diverse and each one has it's own unique challenges to complete. The enemies are okay, there very small and only takes one or two smacks to kill. There are 3 bosses, the first 2 are good enough, but the final boss is epic, I won't spoil it. The graphics are absolutely mind blowing for a game made in 2001. It looks way better than other 2001 games like gta 3 and halo combat evolved. The environments are extremely colorful and vibrant and all the textures look very detailed. For such a big colorful and seamless open world, there's surprising lack of glitches, loading screens, texture pop in etc. So a lot of time was put into polishing the game so it works the way it should. If you like platformers than this is an easy buy, especially if you like collectathon style ones like mario 64 and banjo kazooie. It's nothing terribly original, but it does refine everything the other games do so seamlessly. I'm still waiting for Jak and Daxter 4 naughty dog. Come one your making an uncharted 4, make a Jak and Daxter 4!!!… Expand
  69. Nam12399
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    As an (almost) launch title for the PS2, it's good. As the devs first stray away from Crash Bandicoot, it's a good successor, my only problem is the characters. I dont find them that interesting, Daxter is very annoying and not that funny, and Jak for some reason is a mute. other than this, it's fun.
  70. ArtisticAdam
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    How could somebody give this game a negative! This game is packed with amazing aesthetics and wild and vast landscapes. The amount of effort put into this 2001 classic is amazing! Here I am sitting with my PS3 playing all these amazing games with outstanding graphics and I still enjoy challenging myself with this first Jak and Daxter game! If you gave this game a negative go #%&$ yourself!
  71. Ps2-game
    Aug 23, 2014
    9
    Amazing. Just one of the best platformers of all-time. Only reason why it doesn't get a 10 is because the camera and checkpoint system can both be a little annoying
  72. ghost-nappa56
    Aug 16, 2014
    8
    This game still looks and plays great to this day. The game has great and sometimes challenging platforming in order to collect everything. The boss fights are very simple and pretty easy. I don't really remember any load times which I think is amazing for how big the game is. Over all it's a great game.
  73. sonyfanloco
    Aug 8, 2014
    9
    es un buen juego daxter me mata de risa jak me parce una persona con carácter la historia me gusta los gráficos son buenos y la manera de jugar muy fluida
  74. tommyterminater
    Jul 28, 2014
    10
    This in my opinon is one of the best playstation 2 platformers ever. The games core is that its a colectothon adventure action 3d platfomer much like mario 64 or banjo kazzoie.The open world tropical island still looks gorgous and the best part NO LOADING SCREENS YES YES YES MY GOD THIS IS AWESOME:) If I had a poblem that isn't that big that the story is very simple its just stop the badThis in my opinon is one of the best playstation 2 platformers ever. The games core is that its a colectothon adventure action 3d platfomer much like mario 64 or banjo kazzoie.The open world tropical island still looks gorgous and the best part NO LOADING SCREENS YES YES YES MY GOD THIS IS AWESOME:) If I had a poblem that isn't that big that the story is very simple its just stop the bad guys from taking over the world and the characters mostly daxter can get annoying and the dialog in any of the games to me isn't very funny compered to banjo kazzoie. The gameplay itself is simple but fun you play as jak a silent protagonist who has a ability to use different eco power ups red makes you stronger and better attack power blue makes you faster and yellow allows you to fire progectiles.You also have your spin attack and punch attack and jumping of course.Daxter just sits on your shoulder through the entire adventure just to make comments on the area with his annoying vocie. the main colectabels include preceursor orbs which can be used to get the main object of the game the power cell which makes jak and daxter do the best thing ever whichmakes me smile every time. If you love games like banjo kazzoie or mario 64 and have not played this game. GO GET IT NOW ITS FUN HAS A BUATIFUL WORLD TO EXPLORE AND IT KICKS MAJOR ASS TODAY 10 OUT OF TEN… Expand
  75. ilovegames123
    Jul 14, 2014
    10
    Considering this game was released in 2001, you wouldn't thinnk so playing it. I had a lot of fun with it, and the graphics were great. It deserves its 10/10 rating!
  76. RedRyan18
    May 22, 2014
    9
    Jak and Daxter is the kind of game that is timeless. It's beautiful graphics, colorful characters, excellent voice acting, and engaging gameplay still resonates with gamers today.
  77. Yagrold
    Mar 14, 2014
    10
    Jak and Daxter is the game that do what nintendon't do with The Legend of Zelda. Just incridible, a game made with love and time, and is one of the most innovative of the generation. Congratulations to Sony.
  78. bladeagent
    Mar 1, 2014
    8
    This is a gaming classic filled with memorable characters, fun gameplay, and hilarious comedy. The graphics in this game were far ahead of their time!
  79. Alexander_Doom
    Feb 16, 2014
    4
    This is one of the most anonymous game i've ever played.
    Sure, Daxter is a great character but, my god, JAK is the most anonymous character in the world. Even the game itself isn't anything so wonderful. It's a nice platform (but far awaaaaaaaaaaaaay from the masterpiece Crash Bandicoot trilogy) and really annoying. Probably this is, for me, the worst game ever made by Naughty Dog. What a    This is one of the most anonymous game i've ever played.
    Sure, Daxter is a great character but, my god, JAK is the most anonymous character in the world. Even the game itself isn't anything so wonderful. It's a nice platform (but far awaaaaaaaaaaaaay from the masterpiece Crash Bandicoot trilogy) and really annoying. Probably this is, for me, the worst game ever made by Naughty Dog. What a waste...    … Expand
  80. Raptor_Jesus
    Jan 26, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely fantastic. My personal favorite platformer ever. If you wish for a great platforming experience, this is your game. I can't explain why I really like this game, its more of a you have to play it in order to understand why its good.… Expand
  81. Watersson
    Jan 15, 2014
    7
    Funny game. Nothing more nothing less. It is nice to sit with her in the evenings but nothing more....................................................
  82. Megacritc
    Dec 21, 2013
    9
    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is one of the best platformers ever made, and it's one of the best games during its generation! It's original, unique, funny and plays great. I love that it's an open-world type of game that focuses on collecting. Normally I don't like open-world games because they generally make the player roam around with very little to do, but since this is aJak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is one of the best platformers ever made, and it's one of the best games during its generation! It's original, unique, funny and plays great. I love that it's an open-world type of game that focuses on collecting. Normally I don't like open-world games because they generally make the player roam around with very little to do, but since this is a platformer, the whole world feels like a fun playground. The characters are great and they help you get immersed in their great fantasy adventure. Their are few minor issues I had with the game such as finicky controls and a few bad camera angles, but like I said those were minor. Another problem I had was the story telling. The game doesn't really do much to let the player know how close they are to completing the game until you kinda of just stumble into the antagonist's lair and stop them, but considering that earlier games didn't do much to tell a story; this is still a big step foward. Overall, Jak and Daxter is a great game, and anyone who ownes a PS2 or PS3 should definatly try it (maybe not on the PSVita though).… Expand
  83. Xevon
    Oct 9, 2013
    9
    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy takes many cues from other great platformers to make one of the most charming, colourful and downright enjoyable platforming titles ever made. It's very hard to fault this title, from the creative and varied level design, to the vibrant heroes, villains and supporting characters to the signature Naughty Dog soundtrack. It doesn't get much better thanJak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy takes many cues from other great platformers to make one of the most charming, colourful and downright enjoyable platforming titles ever made. It's very hard to fault this title, from the creative and varied level design, to the vibrant heroes, villains and supporting characters to the signature Naughty Dog soundtrack. It doesn't get much better than this. Final Score: 9.2/10… Expand
  84. TheCritic1
    Jul 22, 2013
    10
    The first time I reviewed this I was a bit harsh. An 8 on the beginning game that started one of my favourite video game franchises of all time. Granted the storyline is a bit cliché but everything else about this game is AMAZING. The characters, the missions (while a bit infuriating at times though mostly brilliant), the areas (Precursor Basin anyone? Or Misty Island?), the music, theThe first time I reviewed this I was a bit harsh. An 8 on the beginning game that started one of my favourite video game franchises of all time. Granted the storyline is a bit cliché but everything else about this game is AMAZING. The characters, the missions (while a bit infuriating at times though mostly brilliant), the areas (Precursor Basin anyone? Or Misty Island?), the music, the Zoomer sections, DAXTER!, the insane amount of stuff to collect (I collected every Power Cell, Scout Fly and Precursor Orb. It made me feel good!) and the Eco mechanic. While they absence of no after-game story is a downer, it doesn't need an after-game story (aside from the VERY disappointing secret ending!) While Jak 3 is definitely my favourite of the trilogy, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy just comes in at second!… Expand
  85. brad0103triplex
    Jun 13, 2013
    10
    This game is personally my favourite game of all time and the rest of the series .It gave a new, fun and great experience. The graphics were amazing for a ps2 game and it is a game that you would play over and over!!!!!
  86. TheAgentBrandon
    Feb 25, 2013
    10
    My personal favorite of the Jak series to be honest. I loved the route they took with this game and it was a lot of fun to playthrough as a little kid. I still play it every once in a while, it's a lot of fun!
  87. bonnin40
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    One of my favorite 3D platformers as a kid, and one of my favorite ps2 games, this is a classic platformer you shouldnt miss out on. Great gameplay, funny dialog and jokes, good story, awesome graphics, good music, and an overall experience that keeps you playing start to finish, and keeps you sucked in the whoel time. I really enjoy this game, and i reccommend it to any ps2 owner out there.
  88. Rayman
    Jan 8, 2013
    10
    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is one of the best games ever. Gameplay is perfect, the story is great and the ending is a good "cliffhanger" to Jak II: Renegade. Cutscenes are very funny and well detailed. Locations are interesting, variable and music fits nicely to every level. Boss battles are epic, though there are just a few. It is very impressive, that there are no loadingJak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is one of the best games ever. Gameplay is perfect, the story is great and the ending is a good "cliffhanger" to Jak II: Renegade. Cutscenes are very funny and well detailed. Locations are interesting, variable and music fits nicely to every level. Boss battles are epic, though there are just a few. It is very impressive, that there are no loading screens. Perfect game.… Expand
  89. JakFisher123
    Nov 12, 2012
    9
    Jak & Daxter is a great platform adventure game, that may lack in originality, but makes up for in charm, playability, and pure immersion. The plot is simple to follow, with two friends who, after getting themselves into trouble on Misty Island (Daxter gets turned into an ottsel), set out to find help in undoing their mess at the advice of Samos, only to uncover a conspiracy to flood theJak & Daxter is a great platform adventure game, that may lack in originality, but makes up for in charm, playability, and pure immersion. The plot is simple to follow, with two friends who, after getting themselves into trouble on Misty Island (Daxter gets turned into an ottsel), set out to find help in undoing their mess at the advice of Samos, only to uncover a conspiracy to flood the lands in Dark ego. The gameplay is simple, with the basic spin, punch, dive and jump being carried over from Naughty Dogs previous games, Crash Bandicoot, while also adding in some nice driving scenes and other side missions, like collecting scout flies. To progress through the game you need to collect power cells, similar to Super Mario's stars, which may be a turn off to some. The games biggest achievement however has to be its large, detailed world, full of places to explore, people to meet, things to collect and secrets to uncover, all without any load times. The game falls short however in some areas, mainly its length and replay value. It may take between 8 - 10 hours, depending on how avid a collector you are, and when you finish there is little else to do game play wise, except...collect...Though you can always pass the time running around taking in your surroundings, narrated by Daxter, your likeable, if somewhat annoying sidekick. At the end of the day, this game lives up the the hype built up around its release, and makes the most out of the PS2's engine, despite its lack of any real originality.… Expand
  90. Joruto
    Aug 22, 2012
    10
    Best game ever! This is my favorite game!

    The art style is amazing! The graphics are insanely detailed. But the character models do seem to be very simple although this could be because the game is so huge. The gameplay has a lot of variety. A good number of moves and power-ups. Plus the game has 0 loading screens, which really impressed me when I was a kid. The music changes    Best game ever! This is my favorite game!

    The art style is amazing!
    The graphics are insanely detailed.
    But the character models do seem to be very simple although this could be because the game is so huge.

    The gameplay has a lot of variety. A good number of moves and power-ups.
    Plus the game has 0 loading screens, which really impressed me when I was a kid.

    The music changes very slightly depending on where you are in the level.

    Overall it's a great game!

    You can get it for about £2 nowadays. SO BUY IT!    … Expand
  91. Independent101
    Jul 14, 2012
    10
    So many colors! i love how many colors they put in this game, and how beautiful it is watching it turn from day to noon to evening to night, killin' enemies,platforming and collecting stuff. than collect stuff and sell it to get more stuff, killing enemies to unlock stuff that unlocks more stuff to get more stuff. beautiful...just...beautiful.
  92. DarkJak1998
    Jul 11, 2012
    10
    This Game, Is a Master Piece...I loved It the ending was good, gameplay was brilliant and the Boss battle was superb! It would be in the top 10 Greatest Games of all time!
  93. Lost_Hero9
    May 7, 2012
    10
    Back in 2001, this was the best game created and one of the most creative games I've played. It still holds a special place in my heart and its how I got into the Jak and Daxter series. Its also one of my first PS2 games I bought. An amazing game indeed!!
  94. SandeProElite
    Apr 6, 2012
    10
    This is one of my favourite platformer games. The game is completely open world with no loading times and has a great story. The difficulty scales up just perfectly, and the bosses are well balanced. Over all it's a unique experience I'd recommend to try out.
  95. RiotForKarnage
    Mar 12, 2012
    10
    I love the PS2 plat formers and this is one is soaked in charm, a beautiful, slick controls and awesome plat forming. Most of the game revolves around collecting power cells in order to get to the next area so you can return Daxter back to his human form. To get power cells you have to usually do a task to get one there are 101 power cells to collect, the tasks that you need to completeI love the PS2 plat formers and this is one is soaked in charm, a beautiful, slick controls and awesome plat forming. Most of the game revolves around collecting power cells in order to get to the next area so you can return Daxter back to his human form. To get power cells you have to usually do a task to get one there are 101 power cells to collect, the tasks that you need to complete are all extremely fun and varying in game play you'll be driving a speeding hover bike, riding on giant birds, fighting off lurkers and jumping your way across many different landscapes. This game looks beautiful and has aged very well mostly due to it's art style and the many interesting areas with no load screens in between that all have its own distinct fell and atmosphere. This game does have a few minor issues the biggest being the length of the story could finish this game easily in a week and the game's difficulty although it has a very good ramp is still won't be challenging enough for some gamers. Sometimes you might get a little lost in an area and a map would be great for each area, If you have a PS2 this is a must own along with it's squeals. Do not dismiss this as a kids game you will end up having some of your greatest gaming memories with Jak and Daxter.… Expand
  96. Mancubus92
    Jan 5, 2012
    10
    Naughty dog, at it's best!
  97. Taydor
    Nov 30, 2011
    10
    I don't understand why people give this game anything under a perfect score. I'm not worshiping the game and not trying to sound like a game developer's pet, but Naughty Dog just knows how to create quality products. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is a mix of fun, adventure, and comic mischief. Although compared to the later titles, this game seems a tad light-hearted and strippedI don't understand why people give this game anything under a perfect score. I'm not worshiping the game and not trying to sound like a game developer's pet, but Naughty Dog just knows how to create quality products. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is a mix of fun, adventure, and comic mischief. Although compared to the later titles, this game seems a tad light-hearted and stripped down, it is still loads of fun and gets quite difficult to beat especially if you're going for collecting every item. Overall, this is a must buy for lovers of the action platform genre; There is nothing wrong with this game.… Expand
  98. Jboy2468
    Nov 22, 2011
    9
    This game is graphically beautiful, and the environments reach perfection. Daxter is a very funny sidekick, and the game gave me some good laughs. Daxter will try to do CPR or something on you when you die, and he yells like you're leaving forever. Jak is interesting, with his athletic techniques. Unfortunately, I couldn't give this game a 10 because it's fairly short and leaves you wanting more.
  99. RenegadeNorman
    Nov 16, 2011
    7
    This is a really enjoyable game and the first in a trilogy of epic games. However, over time, it's reply value sort of dwindles. You will want to play this game over and over at first after you get it, but after a while, there's really not much do after you beat the game.

    However, it's still enjoyable and fun to play.
  100. DarkEnergon
    Nov 14, 2011
    10
    Never will you find a platformer with more charm, intuitive, diverse gameplay, well-constructed story and loveable characters. The world of Jak and Daxter is beautifully and thoughtfully designed, with each area having its own unique charm and flare, collecting all 2000 precursor orbs and all 101 Power Cells will never come close to feeling tiring, and the game never presses you into doingNever will you find a platformer with more charm, intuitive, diverse gameplay, well-constructed story and loveable characters. The world of Jak and Daxter is beautifully and thoughtfully designed, with each area having its own unique charm and flare, collecting all 2000 precursor orbs and all 101 Power Cells will never come close to feeling tiring, and the game never presses you into doing something you don't want to do, or forcing you to continue prematurely, you play at your own pace, Jak and Daxter will accommodate for you, also, this is one of the funniest titles you'll play on PS2, that's guaranteed… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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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

Critic Reviews

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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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