Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 3, 2009
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  • Summary: Hero Jak and his mischievous sidekick Daxter are back together and for the first time-ever they've joined forces on PSP. Get set for the latest addition to the smash-hit Jak and Daxter series, Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Prepare for non-stopHero Jak and his mischievous sidekick Daxter are back together and for the first time-ever they've joined forces on PSP. Get set for the latest addition to the smash-hit Jak and Daxter series, Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. Prepare for non-stop action and adventure as the duo travel across mysterious lands and take to the sky on a mission to save their planet from destruction. Take this incredible adventure with you anywhere on your PSP, or play it at home with PlayStation 2. Picking up from where the original Jak and Daxter trilogy left off, Jak and furry friend Daxter team up with their friend Kiera on her quest to become a Sage and save their world from the threat of darkness. As the environment of their planet slowly dies, our two worldly heroes embark on a mission to protect their world from the threat of "dark eco". Beginning on foot, you'll run and jump across undiscovered lands, before taking flight in one of five different aircrafts. With cheeky Daxter and our serious Hero Jak together on the adventure, fun and laughter is never far away. Blast airborne enemies and battle sky pirates with your powerful Gunstaff - a brand-new weapon that can transform into other new weapons. [Sony]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. GamingXP
    82
    This is one of the best games for PlayStation 2, what is also the weak point of it. Graphics and game mechanics are not the same as in a PS3 game, so it isn’t stirring for me.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    76
    If you've been hankering for a full-scale Jak and Daxter game for some time, The Lost Frontier largely fulfills its duty as a continuation of the main series with flying colors. It's not a perfect sequel by any means, but it's strong enough to merit a purchase and some solid play time. Just be prepared to deal with some bumps along the way.
  3. 9Lives
    75
    Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier is a good game with here and there some setbacks. It plays smoothly, it’s fast-paced from the get go and it looks fine. There’s not much bad to say about the game, aside from some camera flaws.
  4. PSX Extreme
    72
    Unless you're a die-hard Jak and Daxter fan, Jak and Daxter: The Final Frontier isn't worth the coin.
  5. Pelit (Finland)
    70
    It's clear that the developers didn't have enough time to properly finish the game. As it is now it's ugly and full of bugs and bad gameplay. A shame really, because with some proper polishing it could've been a really good platformer. [Jan 2010]
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  6. PALGN
    65
    Though let down its by haphazard combat mechanics, there are enough positives to The Lost Frontier to make it worth checking out for both fans of the series and of platforming games in general.
  7. PSM3 Magazine UK
    63
    Visually, it looks decent, but not great. [Feb 2010, p.93]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 9 out of 20
  1. Musicboy1200
    May 27, 2017
    10
    I find this game highly underrated. Most complaints I hear about it are either easy to get over or not even there. Like all other Jak games,I find this game highly underrated. Most complaints I hear about it are either easy to get over or not even there. Like all other Jak games, it's really fun once you get the hang of it, even though a little frustrating at times. But what Jak game isn't? Still a great series though.… Expand
  2. tarlouzethug
    Nov 30, 2009
    9
    that's a really nice game, the flying gameplay was awesome. But where is dark and light Jak?
  4. jugo64
    Sep 8, 2019
    7
    Objetivamente, no es un mal juego, solo es un mal ´´Jak and Daxter´´. Su jugabilidad no es del todo mala, pero el argumento... es un insultoObjetivamente, no es un mal juego, solo es un mal ´´Jak and Daxter´´. Su jugabilidad no es del todo mala, pero el argumento... es un insulto para el resto de la saga… Expand
  5. DavidL
    Dec 7, 2009
    5
    A deep disappointment for Jak fans, and a sad epitaph for the series. The camera is broken to the point that the game is frustrating. (As A deep disappointment for Jak fans, and a sad epitaph for the series. The camera is broken to the point that the game is frustrating. (As others have pointed out, the game is ported from the PSP version, and uses the shoulder-button camera rotation from that version instead of the proper right-stick camera control PS2 players expect.) The Dark Daxter sequences are annoying. The auto-aim of some of the guns makes the shooting gallery trials feel like a burden. The space action is fun, but it isn't enough to make up for the rest.… Expand
  6. Qualcuno
    Mar 1, 2022
    4
    Gioco mediocre e molto lontano dagli standard della serie. Sinceramente non lo consiglierei a nessuno....solo a chi non ha mai giocato iGioco mediocre e molto lontano dagli standard della serie. Sinceramente non lo consiglierei a nessuno....solo a chi non ha mai giocato i vecchi giochi...altrimenti sarebbero molto delusi… Expand
  7. MrMallard
    Apr 11, 2012
    3
    Jak and Daxter: One of the first games for the PS2, it had beautiful graphics unlike any other game seen before. The controls were tight, theJak and Daxter: One of the first games for the PS2, it had beautiful graphics unlike any other game seen before. The controls were tight, the music fit the mood and Daxter was entertaining. Jak 2: An obvious cash-in on the GTA craze sweeping the nation, but not bad. Music was fitting, controls were once again tight, the graphics were even better and Daxter was, again, amusing. Jak 3: Best music, best dialogue, best graphics, best gameplay, best EVERYTHING. Jak X: The "black sheep" of the franchise, it was a fairly decent racing game. Graphics were at their prime, story was pieced together but still enjoyable, and Daxter was still enjoyable. Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier: Mediocre rip of a PSP game with lifeless voice-acting, inconsistent animation (Jak's shirt actually changes in one cutscene. Fail.), lifeless music. Major changes: Jak has a new voice actor. Keira's face has been rearranged . Daxter is very, very fluffy. Flying is a large part of the game now. Even compared to the racing game (which i'll admit to liking very much, actually) this game is a colossal failure, the furthest the franchise has fallen. It's one big cliche storm, the enemies are generic, everything is OFF. I'd go as far as to say this game is disgusting. The only part I liked at all (in fact, I loved it) was the flying; you could send Daxter to sabotage other planes! Very fun. But aside from that, this game is terrible. Fans will hate his game, and I can almost guarentee that. STEER CLEAR FROM THE LOST FRONTIER.… Expand
  8. 98stationgamer
    Jun 21, 2014
    0
    This is a joke, this game is a joke, graphics are so disappointing, you can't even hurt the citizens anymore, that was part of jak, whetherThis is a joke, this game is a joke, graphics are so disappointing, you can't even hurt the citizens anymore, that was part of jak, whether small or large it was a part the graphics are bad, the new voices and looks of characters are horrid, the way jaks freedoms were altered are bad, his platforming is garbage, (jumping and grabbing ledges specifically. I will never ever buy a naughty dog or high impact game again, naughty dog should be ashamed, they gave up because they couldn't make it look more realistic without taking the characters personality away, I wouldn't have minded the jak 3 graphics with a modernized animation of course would have been awesome compared to this trash. Such a shame, naughty dog get your title back one day please....… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best PS2 Game of 2009
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#1 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2009
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#1 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2009