I am not the biggest fan of Collectathon games (don't dislike them, just not my cup of tea) but this game was the exception to that cup. Got 99% on the game because the world design was so well done that I wanted to explore every nook and cranny and the humor is also well done, found myself laughing out loud multiple times. I did feel like the jumping for a platformer was a bit of a miss... idk it just feels limited jumping on this game. This game does remind me of Crash Twinsanity, it made me a bit sad for that game since this awesome game could have easily been a Crash game, tho not to take credit away from this game since you get a completely different vibe from Jak and Daxter.
If there is any game similar to this (apart from the sequels) let me know!
If there is any game similar to this (apart from the sequels) let me know!
PC version adds some much needed QoL improvement I already loved this game seeing it get much love through the fanbase makes me smile, One thing I picked up on this playthrough is how much I love the sound design I liked just chilling in the environments and taking in the world
also note: 4th replay of this game and still barely touched jak 2 it might be time
also note: 4th replay of this game and still barely touched jak 2 it might be time
Thought this was gonna be a whatever platformer that I would start and just drop an hour in but it a lot more than that. It's Fun, balanced in its difficulty, creative, and doesnt overstay its welcome. Kinda just ticks every checkbox for this type of game and passes with a B+, worth playing at least once overall
A really good platformer that holds up really well. A great gem from its era. Each location is fun to explore and feels unique while all staying in the same area. The biggest problem with the game is that it was impossible for me to 100% because one orb glitched out of bounds and I couldn't get it.
Final score: 8/10
Final score: 8/10
Minus some of the growing pains that comes with making a brand new setting and characters this is still one of the best platformers on the PS2. Naughty Dog pushed the PS1 with Crash and they pushed the PS2 with Jak, on launch too. How shameful is it that every official rerelease from Sony can be best descriped as pure piss but a team of fans managd to make a flawless PC Port for free ?
You play as the slowest running person in any game ever with the worst jump possible, collecting stuff like it's Spyro except Moneybags is a girl asking for power cells instead of gems for hot air balloon rides. Characters only exist to make you talk to them so you can give them 90 orbs for a power cell.
The flut flut is peak though, the bird should have been the main character instead.
The flut flut is peak though, the bird should have been the main character instead.
Naughty Dog's crack at making a Spyro game. Fantastic visuals and an absolute technical marvel for the time, but kinda aimless in its side missions and level design. Can't say I didn't have fun. Just wished I connected with it more. I remember playing the tutorial as a kid and saying "This game is boring. All you do is jump and you can't even shoot anything." Glad I was able to finish the game and form a better thought-out opinion. Ahem...this game is fun. All you do is jump and sometimes shoot things.
7/10 A classic that I wished I connected more with
7/10 A classic that I wished I connected more with