Jak and Daxter Video Game Series
A series of action platform games, considered the "spiritual heir" to the Crash Bandicoot series. The brand was created by Naughty Dog studio with publishing support from Sony Computer Entertainment.
The idea behind the Jak and Daxter series was born while the studio was working on Crash Team Racing. The intention of developers from Naughty Dog was to create a platformer that would go beyond the usual schemes thanks to an open world structure and extensive levels. Sony Computer Entertainment saw this as an opportunity to showcase the technical capabilities of the PlayStation 2 console.Ultimately, Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy was released in 2001. The game got very good scores, which resulted in high sales (more than 1 million copies in a year after the release). We didn't have to wait long for the next games - Jak II and Jak 3 were released in 2003 and 2004, respectively. Naughty Dog's last game in the series was the spin-off Jak X: Combat Racing (2005). After that, Ready at Dawn and High Impact Games studios took over the series. The results were the games Daxter (2006) and Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier (2009).
The Jak and Daxter series takes place on a distant, unnamed planet. The main characters - the green-haired Jak and his best friend Daxter (accidentally transformed into a cross between an otter and a weasel) try to discover the secrets of their world and solve the mysteries left by the Precursors.
The games take place in an open world. The player explores sizable locations looking for Precursor Orbs. The main character overcoms obstacles and fights opponents with abilities like a double jump, powerful attacks and the ability to use Eco, a powerful substance.
From the very beginning, the games in the Jak and Daxter series were created with an intention to push the hardware platforms to the maximum limits. As a result, they are distinguished by high-quality, three-dimensional graphics generated powered by the Kinetica engine. The music was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, Josh Mancell and Larry Hopkins.
Jak and Daxter Series Evolution
2012
Jak and Daxter HD Collection
2009
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
2006
Daxter
2005
Jak X: Combat Racing
2004
Jak 3
2003
Jak II: Renegade
2001
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor's Legacy
Jak and Daxter HD Collection
February 7, 2012
Arcade, Package, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
A set of three classic platform games from PlayStation 2, in which we get to know the adventures of the title characters: Jak and Daxter. In the following parts we fight with our opponents, solve puzzles and use untypical powers and weapons. The series was created by Naughty Dog studio, the authors of Uncharted.
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Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
November 3, 2009
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Another meeting with the charismatic Jak and the talkative Daxter, who once again have to save the world and face adversities. New weapons, vehicles and skills were made available to the heroes.
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Daxter
March 14, 2006
Arcade, 3D Platformers, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
In the platformer "Daxter" we play the role of one of the characters creating an inseparable pair of heroes known from the series of games Jak and Daxter, we try to solve an extremely mysterious mystery. The game was prepared by Ready at Dawn Studios. The publisher is Sony Computer Entertainment.
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Jak X: Combat Racing
October 18, 2005
Racing, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
Jak X: Combat Racing is a spin-off of the popular Jak and Daxter series released in 2005 on PS2. Unlike other titles belonging to this brand, Jak X is not a platform and adventure game. Instead, it focuses on dynamic, arcade races. This title was prepared by Naughty Dog studio, known from Uncharted, Crash Bandicoot and The Last of Us series.
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Jak 3
November 9, 2004
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Like 3 is the third part of the award-winning platform and adventure series, in which a humorous role is played by a talking surikatka. The game was created in Naughty Dog studio, which also stands behind such hits as The Last of Us, Crash Bandicoot or Uncharted. How 3 takes known to us Jak and Daxter to the desert full of dangers and bandits. To cope, they will have to acquire new equipment and learn previously unknown skills.
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Jak II: Renegade
October 14, 2003
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Like II: Renegade is a continuation of an excellent platform-adventure game. Creating this production is the responsibility of Naughty Dog studio, which enjoys a high esteem in the industry, with titles such as Uncharted, Crash Bandicoot or The Last of Us. The heroes of Yak II: Renegade are Yak and Daxter, but as a result of a certain turn of action, the world in which they travel changes significantly.
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Jak and Daxter: The Precursor's Legacy
December 5, 2001
Arcade, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor's Legacy is a 3D platform adventure game released in December 2001. The production stands out from other titles by the number of details, gameplay diversity and a well-designed open world. The legendary Naughty Dog studio, known for such hits as The Last of Us, Uncharted or Crash Bandicoot, is responsible for creating this title. The main characters are the green-haired Elven Yak and his faithful friend, the furry Daxter.
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