Product Description

The dynamic duo Jak and Daxter are back in an all-new adventure on PSP™ that picks up the action where the previous trilogy left off. Whether battling Sky Pirates in a customizable aircraft or blasting Aeropeans with the punishing Gunstaff weapon, Jak and Daxter’s journey will take them beyond the edge of the Brink – and into a war bigger than they ever could have imagined.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1302 in Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Model: 97558
• Published on: 2009-11
• Released on: 2009-11-03
• ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+
• Platform: PlayStation2
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .57" h x 5.36" w x 7.60" l, .28 pounds

Features

• Wreak destruction with the Gunstaff: a new weapon that also transforms into the Shockwave Concussor, Blaster, Vulcan Fury and Peace Maker.
• All new Jak and Daxter adventure that takes place after the conclusion of the original trilogy.
• Classic Jak and Daxter action platforming adventure that has players navigating through new zones in the air and on the land, get to grips with new Eco powers.
• Take control of five different planes each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
• Open ended game play allows players to choose between critical missions and optional missions in order to gather additional modifications and Eco.

Amazon.com Product Description

Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier is a single player action platformer for PlayStation 2. Packed with classic Jak and Daxter action, in it players can expect action and puzzle based platforming set both in the air and on land, open-ended mission gameplay, multiple classes of air vehicles that can be used both as transport and in dogfights, customizable "Eco" skills and a new powerful weapon, the Gunstaff. Story The dynamic duo Jak and Daxter are back in an all-new adventure on the PlayStation 2 system that picks up the action where the previous trilogy left off. Whether battling Sky Pirates in a customizable aircraft or blasting Aeropans with the punishing Gunstaff weapon, Jak and Daxter’s journey will take them beyond the edge of the Brink — and into a war bigger than they ever could have imagined. Gameplay The Lost Frontier is filled with trademark Jak and Daxter gameplay. In the form of either Jak or Daxter players engage in a combination of mandatory and optional missions where according to the level played, they will face action or puzzle centric situations, and in some cases a combination of the two. Levels played as Jak lean more towards action gameplay, with players engaging in combat in the air and on the ground as they platform, and wielding a customizable gunstaff, Jak's weapon of choice. Levels featuring Daxter require more puzzle-solving skills. In both though, players must utilize the power of Ecos, the same elemental substances found throughout the game series. Categorized by color, Eco is responsible for and used to enhance a variety things, including life, motion, strength, power. In addition, the mysterious dark and light Eco are extremely important due to their ability to be used as the basis for hidden character-specific moves, power, weapons and technologies. Key Features All new Jak and Daxter adventure that takes place after the conclusion of the original trilogy. Classic Jak and Daxter action platforming adventure that has players navigating through new zones in the air and on the land, get to grips with new Eco powers. Utilize four different colors of Eco to customize your skills. Take control of five different planes each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Open ended game play allows players to choose between critical missions and optional missions in order to gather additional modifications and Eco. Wreak destruction with the Gunstaff: a new weapon that also transforms into the Shockwave Concussor, Blaster, Vulcan Fury and Peace Maker. Screenshots: Your favorite characters. View larger. Character-specific Eco powers. View larger. Exciting action platforming. View larger. Open-ended mission play. View larger.

Customer Reviews

A Long-awaited Disappointment
I am a huge fan of the Jak and Daxter series, and have been waiting a LONG TIME for this new entry in the series. Imagine my disappointment when I pop it in my PS2 and do not see a Naughty Dog logo. "Oh dear god..." I said aloud.

What I experienced was basically a watered down version of the other games. The graphics are shiat, because its a PSP port. It would probably look better on the PSP. The controls are slow and clunky, not fluid like they should be. The camera control WILL KILL YOU. OFTEN. The mini-games strewn about for finding Precursor Orbs are tedious, boring, and just not that cool. Just imagine trying to play the original games, except half of your control doesn't work, and that's kinda like what playing this is like. Also you can only see out of one eye, and its your bad eye.

The good things about this game? Well, the story is new Jak material, so thats a plus... The air combat is pretty cool, as well as the skill-tree thats new to the series. Basically, you collect black eco from enemies and spend it upgrading your attacks. That part is actually pretty cool. Daxter now transforms with dark eco, which is pretty fun, but tends to last a bit too long.

All in all, again I wait for another entry to the series. My hopes are that Naughty Dog (the actual MAKERS OF THE SERIES) will be back again at full force to deliver a game on the PS3, something that will rival the great Uncharted series, and maybe finally put Jak and Daxter in the spotlight, so everyone will know how great a series it is.

Final Review: D

Not equal to previous Jak games
Disappointing and no where near the caliper of Jak 1, 2, or 3.
I had been waiting for this game for a long time and when I put it in, I could tell immediately this was not going to be good.
Graphics, gameplay, missions....just about everything is not up to the standards of the Jak series.
But, just my opinion.

Very good game! Better if....
As said in title. Good game! Feel's and sound's like the Jak games we all love! Would have been better if Naughty Dog made it instead of High Impact Games cuz the graphics and frame rate are a bit off in the action & flying department. The CGI cut scenes are up to par though! I'm not sayng it's a bad thing, just different! :)