Daxter

 PSP
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 191 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 155 out of 191
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 191
  3. Negative: 6 out of 191
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  1. Alexwise
    Apr 11, 2012
    5
    I couldn't get into this game. For me it is kind of flat.
  2. KrisPickarts
    Mar 11, 2006
    7
    Unless your a true Jak and Daxter fan i wouldnt waste my money. It looks nice and it has okay gameplay. The big world on asmall screen is cool, but just wait for an new J&K, and how theyve been lately I dont even think you should buy a new one.
  3. ChrisP.
    Jan 24, 2007
    6
    A mildly diverting platform game spun off from the Jak & Daxter series, but certainly not the amazing PSP-selling game that many people seem to have claimed. I found it to be rather simplistic and repetitive during long sessions, but maybe that shows how well designed it is for short play on the bus. I don't know, I just thought it was a lack of imagination. Like all subsequent A mildly diverting platform game spun off from the Jak & Daxter series, but certainly not the amazing PSP-selling game that many people seem to have claimed. I found it to be rather simplistic and repetitive during long sessions, but maybe that shows how well designed it is for short play on the bus. I don't know, I just thought it was a lack of imagination. Like all subsequent entries in the series, this game is a long way from capturing the delights of the original Jak & Daxter. Most reviewers seem to have been hugely impressed by the graphics but I wasn't. I guess that most PSP games have worse graphics but this still isn't really noteworthy. It's nice but no more than that. The developers have done nice work building the illusion of a seamless, streaming world. There are times when you move from open city hub to a mission's level and have to wait several seconds while a door unlocks (clearly a sneaky attempt to hide the loading times behind something "interactive"). The levels that your missions take place on are very linear so that helps them predict what they need to load but given the limits of the UMD disc format it is still somewhat impressive. Overall, I'll stick with my earlier comment. This game is nice but no more than that. Compared to most of PSP's library that's still quite good but I came way slightly disappointed after reading so much about how good it was.… Expand
  4. Scott
    Mar 26, 2006
    7
    The game and plot were kinda fun, but I tought it was a little short and too easy.
  5. br_1245
    Sep 13, 2014
    6
    Um game de plataforma simples e bonito. Com um personagem carismatico e jogabilidade adequada ao portatil da Sony, Daxter é um bom jogo na biblioteca do PSP.
  6. Aspromixy
    Oct 29, 2022
    7
    Passed the game on psp, I liked the game as a whole, it was a bit boring towards the end due to small puzzles, you can’t control the camera even in the fight with the bosses, it really bothered me, but I liked the game, it took a couple of days
  7. sebastianali
    Feb 10, 2020
    6
    Creo que es el peor de la saga, sinceramente. Si, incluso peor que "La frontera Perdida". El problema es que la jugabilidad es excesivamente simple, y la dificultad muy desbalanceada nivel por nivel. Hasta que no conseguís el lanzallamas es muy difícil lidear con los enemigos, ya que el gas ese que tira Daxter solo aturde y los controles a la hora de saltar son muy resbaladizos. LaCreo que es el peor de la saga, sinceramente. Si, incluso peor que "La frontera Perdida". El problema es que la jugabilidad es excesivamente simple, y la dificultad muy desbalanceada nivel por nivel. Hasta que no conseguís el lanzallamas es muy difícil lidear con los enemigos, ya que el gas ese que tira Daxter solo aturde y los controles a la hora de saltar son muy resbaladizos. La historia... esta bien, aunque podría haber sido mejor, ya que al ser una precuela de Jak 2 podrían haber desarrollado un poco mas la historia de ciertos personajes. No hubiera sido mas interesante que Daxter se hubiera unido a la resistencia de Torn para "intentar" acabar con Praxis y rescatar a Jak? En su lugar, el juego te mete con un viejo poco carismático y haciendo misiones de fumigar que son excesivamente repetitivas y aburridas. Por lo menos entre estas misiones hay minijuegos que... están bastante bien. Me encanto el minijuego que parodia Matrix y los gráficos impresionantes para el sistema. La música también me gusto bastante. En resumen, Daxter esta algo sobrevalorado. En lo personal no me divirtió mucho por tener malos controles, una jugabilidad super simple (aunque esta va mejorando poquito a poco mientras vas ganando armas) y una historia que pudo haber sido mucho mejor. Puedo llegar a recomendarlo, pero al menos yo no me espere gran cosa, digo, solo por el hecho de ser una precuela no lo convierte inmediatamente en un juegazo como muchos aparentan.… Expand
  8. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    7
    Poco preciso, difícil por torpeza e inconexo en sus minijuegos. Framerate para bailar una conga.
  9. Tikur
    Jun 5, 2023
    6
    This game is okay, not bad but also not good.

    Sure the graphic and the visual artstyle is great even today. Daxter is a cool, crazy character and carries the humor alone in the game, which works well. The abilities are typical for a plattformer. Nothing new or special, just good working standard moves you know from other 3D-Plattformers. It could be a solid 8/10, if there weren't    This game is okay, not bad but also not good.

    Sure the graphic and the visual artstyle is great even today. Daxter is a cool, crazy character and carries the humor alone in the game, which works well.

    The abilities are typical for a plattformer. Nothing new or special, just good working standard moves you know from other 3D-Plattformers.

    It could be a solid 8/10, if there weren't some heavier issues. First, the control is not 100% accurate and feels a bit clunky, which you will recognize painfully later in the game and in the final boss fight.
    The camera angle is sometimes focusing in the wrong direction and is not easy to handle with the shoulder buttons.

    Than there are some framedrops, especially when there are multiple projectiles, which again you will painfully recognize during the final boss fight.

    At least there are the vehicles and some quick-time minigames to mix a bit of variety to the good 3D-plattforming standard. The little missions with the vehicles are fun, the quick-time minigames unfortunately not. They feel annoying and their only purpose is to stretch the playtime a little bit.

    In total it is simply an average 3D-Plattformer with high-quality visuals at the time, an artstyle that even looks good today and a cool, refreshing character.

    However technical issues like poor camera control, annoying frame drops and a not 100 percent accurate movement holds this game back.    … Expand
  10. leofravoline
    May 10, 2022
    7
    Ele é quase perfeito, tem segmentos dele que claramente não foram muito testados antes de ir pras lojas. É mais divertido de se jogar com save state por essas partes frustantes. a ready at dawn fez um milagre no psp com esse jogo

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PSP Game of 2006
2
#2 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
5
#5 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 59
  3. Negative: 2 out of 59
  1. IGN
    90
    Sure, its story is kind of ridiculous and even a little boring, but the events that said story lead into are fantastic. From the great level design to the ultra-refined controls to the excellent production values, Daxter is a game every PSP gamer should check out.
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  2. GameSpy
    90
    This is the action/platformer we've pined for on PSP. With amazing graphics, an entertaining story and uber-accurate control, it's virtually flawless and its appeal knows no bounds.
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  3. Yahoo!
    90
    Even without the compelling multiplayer, Daxter is the best platformer available on the PSP, and a fantastic extra chapter for the series.
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