Jak & Daxter Collection for PlayStation 3

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10

Perfect

Oh The Memories :)

posted by fele3 (ONTARIO, CA) Feb 11, 2012

Member since Nov 2011

17 out of 20 gamers (85%) found this review helpful

If you haven't played the Jak and Daxter series, you really should, i remember all the levels and stories, as if it were yesterday. If you into stories and great game play this is a must have the story has surprising plot twists and great endings. I remember playing Jak 2 after the first one and saying it felt disconnected from the first one, even though it had a great story and game play. But near the end of the second game you start to realize that all the games are connected.
Plus if your a collect and find stuff in games like infamous and skyrim, you have plenty to search for, and list after list of cool things to unlock, such as level select, gun mods, vehicles and tons more. And most of all that crazy stuff is even after your done with the main story so you'll have lots to do, and still not feel like its boring.
As for the game play all games feel like they're adding something new to the experience. like the first one was all about exploration and finding those
"orb thingies", the second was all about weapons and gun courses and since we're on that i spent countless hours on those dang gun courses im not sure why they're so awesome buy they just are. As for the third game i loved the vehicle missions, it was nice to put the gun down for a second and just drive.... even though there's a turret on the car, lol.
So if your a fan of naughty dog's "Uncharted series" you will be a fan of the Jak and Daxter.

By the way i think its messed up that they just put jak 2 and jak 3 instead of Jak and Daxter 2, always got to be mean to Daxter. But seriously if you loved the PS2 ages or a fan of shooters or platformers this is a must have, or a must replay, c:

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9

Excellent

Classic Series

posted by Kratos_Killz_ (SACRAMENTO, CA) Feb 28, 2012

Member since Feb 2011

9 out of 12 gamers (75%) found this review helpful

The Jak & Dexter Collection is a great addition to the PS3. The series brings back memories from the PS2 version. Graphics have been polished with the nice trophy feature. If you haven't played the series, you'll see a huge transition from the 1st to the 2nd game. The first being a calmer, peaceful game of collecting orbs and power cells while fighting a few bosses and the 2nd becomes more of a sandbox GTA style game with a huge change in story and character. These games are worth your while as you enjoy the plot twists and unravel all the great mysteries in the world of Jak & Daxter. Now let's see a Jak 4!

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10

Perfect

Amazing, Brings me back to the good 'ole days.

posted by RickygPoole (COLDWATER, MS) Feb 6, 2012

Member since Jul 2011

19 out of 27 gamers (70%) found this review helpful

If you're a huge Jak and Daxter fan like me, or a new comer to the series, You must get this game! I remember playing these back on the PS2, and they are still amazing and better yet they're are tropheys to add some extra fun, Now lets hope Naughty Dog makes a Jak 4 now.

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6

Above Average

Not as good as my memories...

posted by yourdog23 (DENVER, CO) Jun 19, 2012

Member since Jan 2010

2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful

I liked Jak & Daxter on the PS2 a lot, but that was back before I played a lot of games. This collection showed me that my good memories of the past were sometimes colored by lack of real experience.

To be fair, the first game in the series is excellent, and holds up for what it is. That game is a solid 9 in my book. It is a basic 3D action-adventure platformer, so don't expect anything revolutionary, but it is solid.

The second game is where things start to get bad. That game ranks a 5 in my book. What would happen if you tried to take the edginess of Grand Theft Auto, and add it to a kid friendly platformer, amplifying the negative aspects of that union and forgetting what makes any of the 2 fun? You guessed it, you get what Jak II would have been if it was more fun. I remembered all the frustrating parts from years past, but just saw them as annoying now.

The third game, Jak III, took what was bad in Jak II, and added bad racing components, with a story line reeking of foreshadowing throughout. This actually surprised me, since I remember playing this one 2-3 times on the PS2 (and I'm not one for replay too often). Very little of the story was memorable here, and I'm guessing I'll have forgotten is by the time the next game shows up.

Yes, I did finish the games, but it was more out of a sense of duty to the memory I had of this series.

On the flip side, playing this series lets me forgive Naughty Dog for leaving the Jak & Daxter series for Uncharted (another series I've been disappointed by, if I compare it to the hype). At least we still have Ratchet & Clank and Sly Cooper (my other beloved series from PS2 that actually live up to my memories: even if Sly's gameplay has turned into Cole McGrath/Infamous)

If you want great PS2 3D action-adventure platforming, stick with Sly. If you want updates to the PS2 3D action-adventure platformers, stick with Ratchet & Clank or Infamous.

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1

Horrible

disapointed

posted by kreyes19 (NEW YORK, NY) Oct 25, 2012

Member since Oct 2010

2 out of 4 gamers (50%) found this review helpful

Giving this collection a 1 because of jak 2 & 3 which is by far one of the worst games ever made jak 2 the camera checkpoint combat sucks if your going to add weapons why not add a targeting or lock on system?? same with jak 3 except the checkpoints are a little better but camera and gameplay still suck(no aiming or lock on still) in both jak 2 & 3 you need vehicles to get to a mission which sucks dont know why naughty dog changed the games from traditional platform to this any ways jak 1 was very good loved giving that a 9 i just wished jak 2 & 3 where like 1

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10

Perfect

I love to hate this game

posted by badcompany (MARION, VA) May 31, 2012

Member since Sep 2007

2 out of 4 gamers (50%) found this review helpful

I missed this game. And now that it has returned and have played it I remember all the rage this game contains. If you loved this game 11 years ago, than you'll find a reason to love it again. But newcomers beware, this game is not for the faint of heart. It is hard and relentless. DON'T think just cause the graphics look kid-like means this will be 3 easy platinum trophies. This series is still one of the best out there today. Don't miss out but remain caustios.

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10

Perfect

EPIC!

posted by lilneup3 (LANCASTER, PA) Apr 26, 2012

Member since Apr 2012

2 out of 4 gamers (50%) found this review helpful

For all those people out there who loved this game as a kid... It is everything and more than you remember. The graphics look fantastic in them all, and for those who never played this series... It is made by Naughty Dog who is in my opinion the best Video Game company out there. This was there second game series they made after Crash Bandicoot and Uncharted... You can never go wrong with a Naughty Dog game.

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GF Rating

5

Fair

Really

posted by lotw01 (PALMDALE, CA) Dec 15, 2012

Member since Nov 2003

1 out of 2 gamers (50%) found this review helpful

I'll just keep my PS/2 versions of the games.

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1

Horrible

Jajajaj

posted by Tim1234 (BALTIMORE, MD) Jul 22, 2012

Member since Mar 2012

1 out of 2 gamers (50%) found this review helpful

Think it's a stupid game all 3 of them I had it number 5 in my q. And I guess the others weren't available. But apparently my sister loves it because when ever I try to get access to my ps3 she screams like a little girl.

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10

Perfect

JAK is BACK!!

posted by nate420 (CALIFORNIA CITY, CA) Feb 20, 2012

Member since May 2011

3 out of 8 gamers (38%) found this review helpful

I am a hardcore gamer and I still die so many times in these games that is what makes them so fun and addicting.
GREAT for Everyone defiantly a solid buy!

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1

Horrible

WARNING!

posted by PissedoffGamer (LADSON, SC) Jul 21, 2012

Member since Jul 2012

1 out of 3 gamers (33%) found this review helpful

DO NOT GET THIS GAME! IT GLITCHES LIKE A MOTHER! I couldn't even play the first game for 5 minutes without it glitching, and freezing on me! Naughtydog should be ashamed of this garbage that they "remastered"!

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10

Perfect

Brings Back Memories

posted by XBL_Vs_PSN (FORT MITCHELL, AL) Apr 10, 2012

Member since Apr 2012

1 out of 3 gamers (33%) found this review helpful

I remember my first time playing Jak and Daxter, I fell in love with it, and I am sorry to whoever else wants this game, but I am NOT SENDING IT BACK... :)

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10

Perfect

reliving a great franchise

posted by quinnloki (TUNKHANNOCK, PA) Mar 7, 2013

Member since Feb 2013

this remastered collection instently brought me back to when I originally played them for ps2. the story hook me all those years ago and now its hooked me again. its nice to be able to play these games on the ps3 since I don't have one that backward compatible. to me the fact that they look sharper and now have trophies is just a bonus. two thumbs way up for naughty dog.

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10

Perfect

Addicting gameplay

posted by sh4dow (CORPUS CHRISTI, TX) Feb 19, 2013

Member since Dec 2012

I've played a good amount of HD collection sets and was about to conclude; "Don't go for HD unless you're ALREADY a fan of those particular games in the set". But THIS series demolished that hypothesis. I stayed up playing this an entire day because it was just that fun (it was a long weekend, don't judge me). Jak and Daxter has alot to offer within the game and the story isn't so bad either. part 2 and 3 offer tons of challenges which builds up the re-play value GREATLY, especially if you're going for top score on each one (or for the platinum trophy). of course there are a few things that can be a bit frustrating, but nothing that was particularly constant.
To SUM UP, I don't easily give away a perfect rating, and i'm not selfish with the points either. This game really is fun, it's like an open world crash bandicoot or whatever, you pick your old platform favorite :)
GET THIS GAME!

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GF Rating

10

Perfect

best games ever

posted by DuhMonstah (BARSTOW, CA) Jan 21, 2013

Member since Dec 2012

Loved it

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GF Rating

9

Excellent

Another Classic

posted by RizenFromDeath (DEARBORN, MI) Dec 28, 2012

Member since Nov 2012

Never got a chance to play these titles on PS2, reminds me of fable in a way.

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GF Rating

8

Very Good

Jak and Daxter Collection Review

posted by hardcor (BURLESON, TX) Nov 19, 2012

Member since Oct 2011

Jak and Daxter - can be VERY hard at times sometimes to the point of rage quit but it does have its moments where its rather good. 7/10
Jak 2 - Better than Jak and Daxter because guns were added and it is less irritating than the 1st game. 8/10
Jak 3 - Didnt like the racing all that much. To be honest I havnt played this game all that much but there was to much racing in the beginning so its not all that fun at first and I dont know what happens later on so ask somebody who has beaten it. From what ive played it deserves a 7.5/10
Overall the storyline was easy to follow, but the gameplay was meh. overally id say 8/10 for the whole collection.

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10

Perfect

Love it

posted by Zacksattack16 (DUNBAR, NE) Oct 8, 2012

Member since Jul 2012

I loved this series when it was one ps2 and now since its on ps3 its even better with better graphics and lots of trophies. I really hope they put Jak X on ps3.

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10

Perfect

Great game

posted by Jerfondo13 (DOWNEY, CA) Sep 4, 2012

Member since Sep 2012

I love this game so much this was like the call of duty of my time

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10

Perfect

childhood

posted by mwgstyle (CHILLICOTHE, MO) Aug 20, 2012

Member since Jun 2012

this game is amazing it brought me back 2 my childhood

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10

Perfect

Missed Out!

posted by Clankrocks (STATE COLLEGE, PA) Aug 8, 2012

Member since Feb 2006

I never played Jak and Daxter on Ps2, but I have played games like Ratchet and Clank and the three original Spyro games. After playing the Jak games I realized I really missed out. This is a really must play game. Checkpoints are annoying but the game play is really good.
After playing this, if you like it, I highly recommend playing the Ratchet and Clank games if you haven't.

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GF Rating

9

Excellent

Jak and Daxter Collection

posted by knh1416 (DE SOTO, MO) Aug 2, 2012

Member since Aug 2012

The collection is entertaining and has a high replay value for those who didn't get to play these gems the first time around. For those experienced in Jak and Daxter, there's plenty of nostalgia and visual beauty to be had. There are plenty of things to collect for all the completionists out there like myself. I absolutely love the environments in the first installment. These are definitely platformers you don't want to pass up.

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8

Very Good

Very Fun

posted by Kamakazi27 (WOODLAND HILLS, CA) Jul 31, 2012

Member since Jul 2012

Perosnally I thought this collection was very entertaining and challenging. Jak And Daxter was very fun and easy. You basically run around and explore the world slaying monsters and learning about the eco. It was very relaxed and calm. Then Jak 2 was next. Jak 2 became insanely more difficult. It was'nt too hard but it wsn't easy. In Jak 2 everything became more serious and more death defying. Jak 2 lets you use weapons and all these cool gadgets and guns. Jak 2 was overall the hardest out of all 3. Finally, my favorite Jak 3. Jak 3 was my favorite because of the new location and all the cool dune buggys and the new armor you collect throughout the game. In Jak 3 you get to explore the new desert city and you return to haven city and try save the world from total destruction. Overall the collection was amazing and it stayed true to its roots from the PS2 days. The collection is remastered in HD and is looking better than ever.

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10

Perfect

the best

posted by tbraley01 (FLORENCE, SC) Jul 10, 2012

Member since Jul 2012

the best games ever

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GF Rating

7

Good

I love jak and daxter

posted by Lenny732 (BAYVILLE, NJ) Jul 4, 2012

Member since Jul 2012

but i forgot that play station had poopy camera angles and made this game unbearable to play I regret not being able to play jak3 as in the only game i have never beat.

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