Naturally, the pair enter the doorway, but they aren't given a warm reception on the other side the natives grab Jak, throw him in jail, and experiment on him using dark eco, the mutagenic goo from the last game.ĭaxter eventually helps his friend break out of prison, but hard time has changed Jak into an angry, street-smart tough guy (see the sidebar for details).
At the start of Jak II, we learn that doorway is actually a portal to a dark, depressed city in a completely different time period. When we last left Jak and Daxter, they were peering into a mysterious, glowing doorway. As you can see, developer Naughty Dog has left behind the bright Crash Bandicoot-style backdrops of the original in favor of a setting that looks more like a war zone. What we didn't expect was that a follow-up to the kid-friendly platformer would follow with such a dark, gritty, more mature approach. Given the popularity and critical acclaim of Jak & Daxter, a sequel was a no-brainer. Arguably, it even beats out its excellent competitor in Ratchet & Clank 2. But let's sit and celebrate that we got offered a game like Jak 2. If you think about how many great games came out around the same time as Jak 2, you'll sit and wonder where we went wrong today.
There's a reason why this era was considered the golden age of platformers. It's a feat rarely accomplished in the video game world - but Jak 2 is arguably one of the generation's best action-adventure games. However, those are only a couple of flaws in what has shown to be even better than its predecessor. It would mainly fall down to the difficulty and lack of checkpoints in the game. If one had to pick out some irritating aspects, there are a couple. There's nothing monotonous on offer, and Jak 2 feels like a complete game in nearly every sense of the phrase. Not to mention the game seamlessly pairing its tales with the platforming level design and satisfying combat. The story progresses in an immersive manner with robust character development for Jak and Daxter. The dark narrative of dystopian revenge complements the dreary Haven City, where much of the game is set. Jak 2 is one of those sequels that doesn't fix what's not broken but adds a little extra flair to get players excited about the world around them. However, somehow - Naughty Dog has managed to pull off another glorious entry. The end result was our two loveable furry friends and was well met with gamers worldwide.įollowing up on such a fantastic first game is always tricky.
Naughty Dog took advantage of the genre's prevalence by adding in their own franchise, offering their strong storytelling prowess into the mix.
It was an age where 3D platformers were taking off and proving popular among the masses. Jak and Daxter entered the fray at quite a convenient time. Let's see if the highly-anticipated sequel manages to live up to its predecessor. If anybody can do it, though, it's the revered developers of Naughty Dog. It left big boots to fill when coming up with a concept that will live up to the sequel hype. Jak 2 seeks to expand on one of the most critically acclaimed action-adventure games of all time. Considering how well their first entry to the franchise was received, that notion is bolstered. Did you name the dynamic-duo that will be appearing in the sequel adventure Jak 2? You'd be correct in thinking that Jak and Daxter are a couple of the most iconic heroes in video gaming history.
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