This is a good platformer, but it is too short and too easy. I finished the game in one weekend, and I didn't even break a sweat. Absolutely No replay value. It gave it a 6 because I am rating it as a platformer. RENT don't buy.

I thought the overall game was good but the ending sucked.

Back in 2001, this was the best game created and one of the most creative games I've played. It still holds a special place in my heart and its how I got into the Jak and Daxter series. Its also one of my first PS2 games I bought. An amazing game indeed!!

This Game, Is a Master Piece...I loved It the ending was good, gameplay was brilliant and the Boss battle was superb! It would be in the top 10 Greatest Games of all time!

So many colors! i love how many colors they put in this game, and how beautiful it is watching it turn from day to noon to evening to night, killin' enemies,platforming and collecting stuff. than collect stuff and sell it to get more stuff, killing enemies to unlock stuff that unlocks more stuff to get more stuff. beautiful...just...beautiful.

This game is amazing- the levels are giant, the acting is actually good, and it is challenging. This game reminds me of the Spyro the Dragon series- you help someone, and in return you get want you are searching for (Like helping them so they will give you a dragon egg).

You guys suck!! exept the guy who gave the game a 6! JAk and dexter suck compared to banjo kazooie controller sucked some of the graphics sucked and the sound sucked! This game sucked a it took a long time to get to places! Such high ratings what does this company have on you all HEY Were are you taking me HELP HELP ME rgdfejmcrisgevkrbnsvscek4weh thats right this game rocked sencerly little boy… Expand

A little bit difficult sometimes but....Focus on the game, give it a half hour, and you'll end up playin' this game all nite until 6 am, like i did.

A master´piece, and in contrast to the PS2'S CRASH BANDICOOT LOADING TIMES, WORTHY OF THE XV CENTURY INQUISITION'S TORTURE TECHNIQUES, JAK AND DAXTER DON'T HAVE A SINGLE LOADING TIME IN THE WHOLE GAME. SUPERB.

Stunning visual, amazing gameplay, Daxters comic appeal... The single Greatest PS2 platformer ever! But if it would only last longer....

This game is brilliant. Everything about it is very polished and well presented.The graphics are nice, the gameplay is fluid and the sound effects and voice acting is spot on. My only downer is that the game is a bit too easy and not completly original. Ohh..and the ending sucks. Other than that it's pretty much flawless.

Sure, the ending was terrible, (and i even got the ''good'' ending by getting 100%) but games arent about endings, they're about the game. the game took me 18 hours to get 100% and thats fine with me, although it took me 3 days to do it, i was still mesmerized by this game, i love the fact the you dont have lives or continues, you just get respawning from the checkpoints, that really kept me playing. BUY IT, and dont buy it because its good, no no no, buy it BECAUSE THATS THE BOTTOM LINE... BECAUSE MikEPaYnE TOLD IT TO YOU.… Collapse

Great game with super graphics and amazing characters. You will fall in love with Daxter. Oh I want to know when we get a sequel?

This game has great graphics and gameplay. It's just fun to play when you have nothing much to do.

I think that this game is AWESOME!!! And by awesome I mean leaving me in awe and wonder. The challenges never cease! I like the graphics, i like the plot, I like the characters, I like everything! Although I am only on the Boggy Swamp level, I have read all ablout the future levels. I am so excited that they are going to have a Jak and Daxter 2. I am really pumped. And to the people that gave it anything lower than a 10, you can kiss my ***. I love this game and I want to give it a 10.… Expand

I finished the game with 101 power cells so I didn't get the secret ending, which I would have got with 100 or less. This disappointed me when I played all the game and only had 99% at the end. What a bummer! I suppose I'll just have 2 play it again. p.s My boyfriend think's Daxter is amazingly hilarious! lol

Awesome! Such a massive world to explore, and some of the cinemas are funny. Gameplay rules over all platformers.

I LOVE THIS GAME!!!!! It is so amazing. The animation is gorgeuos, and the game is so unbeiliveibly imaginative. It's a little too long and challenging, but it is a beautiful game. It is so fun. If you don't have it, get it.

Brilliant Game!! I am no pro at video games...this is the first game I have ever been able to complete. If you love to play video games...but you're not a pro....this is the game for you!! The game is not all easy.....but the free roaming let me venture so that I never got STUCK! The only downfall to this game.....is now I am spoiled, and cannot find another platform game that lives up to my expectations!!!!! Now all I can do is wait and hope for the next Jak and Daxter!!!! I would say I wish the game was longer...my first completion ever and I did it in about a week. ( of course I had to get some help from my hubby every now and there ..I couldn't quiet master the zoomer!) I hope that the new platform games will follow the lead of this game!!!! This game is how platform games should be!!!!… Expand

The only real negative I can find with this game is a little slow down here and there. It's so awesome that there is no loading ever during gameplay. It's such a massive world. It's closely resembles Mario 64, although not quite as much of a classic.

This game is very good!!!

It's a great game. It's good graphic funny and also good place to run and have fun.

It sucks.

How could anybody not love this game it is sooo cool. It makes me laugh a lot. So much better than the crash games it is not even funny.

It's an average platformer with good graphics. Jak is a pretty lame character. Enemies respawn fast so killing them isn't rewarding.

Spanish Comment: Buen juego, buenas graficas... algunas partes dificiles pero se pueden pasar con algo de dedicacion... Recomendado...

great platformer, but short.

I tried to put 8 12 but the thing didnt let me. I gave it 8 12 because I thouht it was esay even jak 2 is esay that is -1! second once i died cuz of the camera was pointing into the rocks and i couldnt anythig but daxter then a spider bit me and i fell to the dark ecko and I started from the beginig! thats -1! then theres no swords in jak and daxter & Jak 2 so thats minus 12 but daxter is kinda funny with a weird fummy voise so thats +1 man i cant wait till jak 3 there beter be a sword sword and powers for it like red stone gives the sword a fire wave that you get in that desert … Expand

Best game ever! 100% all the way! It is challenging yet easy and fun to play. Great grapics, characters, and story line. I hope Sony PS2 (not another system) will continue to make Jak games forever! BEST GAME!!!!

This game is awsome! I hope ps2 makes more Jak games!

Kid friendly but extremely short.

A solid Action/Adventure/Platformer. I just played Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy for the first time recently. I would say the last game of this kind that I played that was as good as this had to have been Star Fox Adventures for the GCN five years prior to now.

7.5. I thought this game wouldn't be much since it is now 6 years old, and the first of the series, but I was very suprised & impressed at how good it was. Beautiful graphics, fun characters, a cool world. I do have to mention that Jak might be the most stubborn double jumper I've ever played as, and that the camera is all but broken, but my main complaint though was the misdirection. I spent hours upon hours trying to get things that couldn't be aquired until having beaten other stages and then back tracking. There is no way to know where to go and when. I could've finished the game in half the time if it wasn't for the confusing guidance and fetch quests.… Expand

I love the fact there isn't any loading required. it's a lot like rayman 2, except without the loading times. what i didn't like was the following: - major frame-rate slow down at times - it's way too short - jak's double jump isn't responsive sometimes (very frustrating) - the objectives are often boring - jak walks pretty slow but has to cover a lot of ground - there aren't many bosses - jak's moves aren't well thought out - invisible walls keep jak in the playing area, and from jumping on a bunch of objects.… Expand

This game is so addictive and just plain fun. I couldn't put it down until it was beat. Of course that took only about a day. I wish it was a lot longer, but I love the graphics and the stunning worlds. One downfall is Jak's jumping ability... It sucks.

Absolutely amazing. Graphics are astounding. You don't appreciate its massive gameplay area until you get well into it. Makes other games seem crude and shallow. Fantastic entertainment! Naughty Dog deserves an Oscar.

Jak and Daxter: The Percursor Legacy is a good game. First off, the game is lovely to look at and the 3D design of the levels was definitely revolutionary at the time. The game is huge (considering it is an early PlayStation 2 game) with multiple areas to explore. You need to collect a certain amount of Power Cells which can be obtained by doing tasks (like doing jobs for the locals) or finding them dotted around the area which then can be used to advance to the next area. The 2 main characters, Jak and Daxter are likable although Daxter can get on my nerves sometimes (although his voice actor is awesome) and Jak doesn't talk. This game is a nice, traditional platformer with obstacles like Dark Eco crates, nicely designed enemies and pitfalls. Jak (the main character you play as) has a variety of moves to help him fight like a punch, dive and spin attack (Like Crash Bandicoot, another game made by Naughty Dog) to help him fight his enemies. He also can charge himself with a variety of powers vented from Eco Vents like Red Eco will make Jak stronger, Orange Eco can make him shoot fireballs and Blue Eco can make him operate special platforms. The bosses are simple but cool to fight. You can also ride in a zoomer which serves as some vehicle sections over lava pits which are interesting. The script can also pop out some comedy moments especially from Daxter and the voice acting for each character is spot on. The end boss is also epic. The game does become difficult due to the fact that checkpoints are spaced out and quite rare but Jak and Daxter is an enjoyable game that fans of platformers can't miss!… Expand

this game is one of the few true platformers. it has many frusturating challenges but the plot is good and the gameplay keeps you playing. if this game had guns like 2 and 3. it would be an 8. but since it doesn't i give it a respectable 7.

If you like games like Sly Cooper, and Ratchet & Clank, than you'll love this. Me, personally I loved those games so this one was pretty good too. The graphics are really good for 2001, and the voice acting is good. The best part of this one is the maps. These great, nice and green areas are really nice. Overall this game is a great one if you have a PS3 or PS2.

A boastful platformer that gamers of all ages should experience. Pros: Fantastic graphics; excellent control, camera, and audio; visually stellar level design; funny characters. Cons: Too short; repetitive enemies; bad soundtrack; the gameplay rarely varies.

Amazing game. I have a PS3 and this is still my favourite game of all time.

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy did what Banjo-Kazooie did on the N64: introduced everyone to whole new world and a grand, whacky adventure. Pros: Beautiful graphics; excellent controls, camera, and sound; fantastic level design; no loading screens; funny characters; generic, but plain old fun 3-D platforming. Cons: Too short, too easy; average soundtrack; you can't play as Daxter.

This is the best video game ever made. The visuals are stunning, the story is entertaining, the gameplay is excellent, the characters are lovable and funny, the music/soundtrack is beautiful. Everything about this game is perfect. I love this game!!

A personal disappointment. Sure, you all think this is the best game in the series, but the final boss is too easy, that minigame where you have to get rid of all the Dark Eco in the plants in the Precursor Basin and those showdown bits where you have to kill all the Lurkers are annoying. A good game, yes, but not the best in the series.

"it sucks." who ever wrote that review probably spends hours at a time playing COD. lol obviously he started the game couldn't get past it because he can only play terrible shooters, and sucks at every other game. funny, creative, fun and all around good.

Don't listen to me if I say otherwise, this was my FAVORITE childhood game. Without a freaking doubt, a fantastic platformer, designed for kids as a slapstick comedy, and insanely fun. The story is pretty deep, the characters were good, and the dialog is humorous, if you're below the age of 8. If you've got a kid looking for a first game, this is just the best way to go. Once you finish, you'll have to go through again to try and get EVERYTHING in the whole world. It will give you so much fun, even if you don't even play it for long. It's truly a beautiful game.… Expand

One of the best games I've ever played. I got the game years ago when it came out, and I've beaten it around ten times now. It truly is one of the best platformers of all time.

A well made game to say the least. Fun and I love the miniquest system. Very innovative and original. I applaud Naughty Dog for this game. A fun game to get a series going.

Never will you find a platformer with more charm, intuitive, diverse gameplay, well-constructed story and loveable characters. The world of Jak and Daxter is beautifully and thoughtfully designed, with each area having its own unique charm and flare, collecting all 2000 precursor orbs and all 101 Power Cells will never come close to feeling tiring, and the game never presses you into doing something you don't want to do, or forcing you to continue prematurely, you play at your own pace, Jak and Daxter will accommodate for you, also, this is one of the funniest titles you'll play on PS2, that's guaranteed… Expand

This is a really enjoyable game and the first in a trilogy of epic games. However, over time, it's reply value sort of dwindles. You will want to play this game over and over at first after you get it, but after a while, there's really not much do after you beat the game.

However, it's still enjoyable and fun to play.

This game is graphically beautiful, and the environments reach perfection. Daxter is a very funny sidekick, and the game gave me some good laughs. Daxter will try to do CPR or something on you when you die, and he yells like you're leaving forever. Jak is interesting, with his athletic techniques. Unfortunately, I couldn't give this game a 10 because it's fairly short and leaves you wanting more.

I don't understand why people give this game anything under a perfect score. I'm not worshiping the game and not trying to sound like a game developer's pet, but Naughty Dog just knows how to create quality products. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is a mix of fun, adventure, and comic mischief. Although compared to the later titles, this game seems a tad light-hearted and stripped down, it is still loads of fun and gets quite difficult to beat especially if you're going for collecting every item. Overall, this is a must buy for lovers of the action platform genre; There is nothing wrong with this game.… Expand

Naughty dog, at it's best!

I love the PS2 plat formers and this is one is soaked in charm, a beautiful, slick controls and awesome plat forming. Most of the game revolves around collecting power cells in order to get to the next area so you can return Daxter back to his human form. To get power cells you have to usually do a task to get one there are 101 power cells to collect, the tasks that you need to complete are all extremely fun and varying in game play you'll be driving a speeding hover bike, riding on giant birds, fighting off lurkers and jumping your way across many different landscapes. This game looks beautiful and has aged very well mostly due to it's art style and the many interesting areas with no load screens in between that all have its own distinct fell and atmosphere. This game does have a few minor issues the biggest being the length of the story could finish this game easily in a week and the game's difficulty although it has a very good ramp is still won't be challenging enough for some gamers. Sometimes you might get a little lost in an area and a map would be great for each area, If you have a PS2 this is a must own along with it's squeals. Do not dismiss this as a kids game you will end up having some of your greatest gaming memories with Jak and Daxter.… Expand

This is one of my favourite platformer games. The game is completely open world with no loading times and has a great story. The difficulty scales up just perfectly, and the bosses are well balanced. Over all it's a unique experience I'd recommend to try out.

Best game ever! This is my favorite game! The art style is amazing! The graphics are insanely detailed. But the character models do seem to be very simple although this could be because the game is so huge. The gameplay has a lot of variety. A good number of moves and power-ups. Plus the game has 0 loading screens, which really impressed me when I was a kid. The music changes very slightly depending on where you are in the level.

Overall it's a great game!

You can get it for about £2 nowadays. SO BUY IT!… Expand

Jak & Daxter is a great platform adventure game, that may lack in originality, but makes up for in charm, playability, and pure immersion. The plot is simple to follow, with two friends who, after getting themselves into trouble on Misty Island (Daxter gets turned into an ottsel), set out to find help in undoing their mess at the advice of Samos, only to uncover a conspiracy to flood the lands in Dark ego. The gameplay is simple, with the basic spin, punch, dive and jump being carried over from Naughty Dogs previous games, Crash Bandicoot, while also adding in some nice driving scenes and other side missions, like collecting scout flies. To progress through the game you need to collect power cells, similar to Super Mario's stars, which may be a turn off to some. The games biggest achievement however has to be its large, detailed world, full of places to explore, people to meet, things to collect and secrets to uncover, all without any load times. The game falls short however in some areas, mainly its length and replay value. It may take between 8 - 10 hours, depending on how avid a collector you are, and when you finish there is little else to do game play wise, except...collect...Though you can always pass the time running around taking in your surroundings, narrated by Daxter, your likeable, if somewhat annoying sidekick. At the end of the day, this game lives up the the hype built up around its release, and makes the most out of the PS2's engine, despite its lack of any real originality.… Expand

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is one of the best games ever. Gameplay is perfect, the story is great and the ending is a good "cliffhanger" to Jak II: Renegade. Cutscenes are very funny and well detailed. Locations are interesting, variable and music fits nicely to every level. Boss battles are epic, though there are just a few. It is very impressive, that there are no loading screens. Perfect game.… Expand

A fantastic experience for people who like platforming, fantastic and addictive gameplay and entertaining. Amazing story and impressive characters. true masterpiece (like its sequels). Naughty Dog did a brilliant job out of this, thus also creating the legendary Jak & Daxter series which sadly Naughty Dog only did 2 sequels.

One of my favorite 3D platformers as a kid, and one of my favorite ps2 games, this is a classic platformer you shouldnt miss out on. Great gameplay, funny dialog and jokes, good story, awesome graphics, good music, and an overall experience that keeps you playing start to finish, and keeps you sucked in the whoel time. I really enjoy this game, and i reccommend it to any ps2 owner out there.

My personal favorite of the Jak series to be honest. I loved the route they took with this game and it was a lot of fun to playthrough as a little kid. I still play it every once in a while, it's a lot of fun!