Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy Critic Reviews

Good lord, is this a beautiful game.

Great, if somewhat surreal platform adventure with massive playability. Cancel your social life.

The difficulty ramps up perfectly, and the game does not rely on a typical lives/continues system.

The gameplay is what makes Jak and Daxter what it is: a masterpiece.

Offers up the kind of gaming experience that you will never forget.

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.

It has that magical feeling that not all games can possess and it's just flat out a joy to play...One of the few games that I can't help but smile and have fun when I'm playing...A true 3D platform/adventure masterpiece.

SWEET PACKAGE. The graphics are gorgeous and gameplay was an extremely nice experience as well as addictive.

Its charismatic cast, wonderful voice acting, drop dead beautiful graphics, and awesome level design make Jak and Daxter one of the best platform/adventure games I've ever played.

On several occasions, I found myself staring in awe at the little details Naughty Dog so meticulously included.

has as set a new benchmark for the platformer genre with its huge environments and gaming freedom. Play this one through, and you'll never look at platformers the same way again.

An enjoyable remix of all the best that platform adventures have to offer and, ultimately, it can only be your loss if you do decide to pass on it.

Another surprise to me was the great management of textures within the game.

Lush graphics and feature film-quality animation complement the fun gameplay and tight controls.

Probably the most impressive part of the game is that all of the territory is connected, visually and gameplay-wise. Anywhere you can see, you can get to.

One of the most thrilling games to hit PS2 since its launch.

Simply amazing.

The nonexistent load times, unlimited draw distance, and non-linear level design go far to establish Jak & Daxter as a classic, but there could have been more innovation to cement its position.

Outstanding polish.

Its premise is straightforward, yet there’s so much to do and see, along with some sizeable challenges that will test even the brightest adventure veterans.