Jak X: Combat Racing

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 125
  3. Negative: 12 out of 125
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  1. RedRyan18
    May 22, 2014
    7
    Jak X isn't a bad game by any means, it's just not as good as the previous three installments. It's actually often very clever and funny. I just wish the game didn't involve racing or a plot involving poison.
  2. KendylKlownfish
    Apr 29, 2011
    6
    Poorly mimmicks kart racing games before it, but adds a lot of maturity. Pros: Fantastic graphics; lengthy single-player mode; variety of combat options; online mode. Cons: Awkward controls; lacks originality; was Jak X: Combat Racing really necessary?
  3. ImmaGamer
    Mar 25, 2011
    7
    I have to admit, I did play this for a while and I liked it then I did realize it was a cheap spin-off. Its great for real racers, but I liked the platformer Jaks.
  4. RenegadeNorman
    Nov 16, 2011
    6
    This game is really more for either racing fans who loved the racing parts of the Jak series, or people who like filler, because that's all this game really is: useless filler. The races and other racing challenges get extremely annoying at times. I only rated this game a 6 because it had its moments at times.
  5. Ian277
    Feb 9, 2011
    6
    well first of all this is not a jak game!!! it is ok but it just doesn't cut it as jak. after the great jak 3 i was disapointed with this one. it is a fun racer/action but if you like jak this isn't for you. it's for racing game fans. so a 6 is fitting because it was fun but it didn't cut it.
  6. LatinCritic13
    Jul 14, 2020
    6
    Jak X: Combat Racing is not what people expect after buying it. Sadly, it’s only a racing game, not a platformer.
  7. sebastianali
    Feb 10, 2020
    7
    Naughty Dog intento hacer lo mismo que con su otra franquicia, Crash Bandicoot y en parte esa decisión le salio medio regulon comparándola con CTR. Si bien me gusto bastante el juego con cosas como la personalización de los autos, los gráficos increíbles para la época (de hecho, gráficamente es el mejor de la saga), la velocidad en las carreras y muchas cosas para comprar en la tienda,Naughty Dog intento hacer lo mismo que con su otra franquicia, Crash Bandicoot y en parte esa decisión le salio medio regulon comparándola con CTR. Si bien me gusto bastante el juego con cosas como la personalización de los autos, los gráficos increíbles para la época (de hecho, gráficamente es el mejor de la saga), la velocidad en las carreras y muchas cosas para comprar en la tienda, tiene problemas bastante importantes que evitan mas nota. Al principio del juego no hay mucha estrategia, ya que las carreras se pueden ganar simplemente spameando el boton r1 para tirar todas las armas hacia adelante, y después mejorando los autos no se nota mucha diferencia, de hecho, como este juego tiene rubberbanding resulta peor el mejorarlos. La curva de dificultad a veces se dispara y sumado a los controles que son mucho mas robustos y "realistas" a comparación de CTR, dejan un mal sabor de boca ya que las carreras se convierten en tener suerte. Un ejercicio de repetición que frustra a la larga. Tampoco tiene multijugador a pantalla dividida de a 4 jugadores, cosa que es una vergüenza. Es un juego bastante entretenido, pero que pudo dar mucho mas de si.… Expand
  8. Tromble
    Jun 29, 2021
    5
    Jak X: Combat Racing is okay. It abandons the strengths of the Jak and Daxter franchise and instead focuses on racing an element that has been notoriously weak in previous titles.

    I would not recommend Jak X: Combat Racing

Awards & Rankings

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#70 Best PS2 Game of 2005
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#50 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 46
  3. Negative: 1 out of 46
  1. PSM Magazine
    70
    It's been too long since we had a great vehicular combat game, and Jak X delivers some rollicking good multiplayer fun. It just lacks the flair needed to make it a must-buy. [Dec 2005, p.101]
  2. GameZone
    85
    The gameplay variety wasn't always necessary but is a welcome change for the genre – a few more changes with the inevitable Jak X sequel and they could form a new sub-genre.
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  3. IGN
    80
    A healthy collection of on and offline modes and a very satisfying story build real value for the title, but the actual play can sometimes feel a bit lifeless and often suffers from spontaneous swings.
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