Jak II

Jak II

Released: October 14, 2003
Type: Main Game

Platforms:

PlayStation 4 PlayStation 2

Genres:

Shooter Platform Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Action Science fiction Comedy Open world

Player Perspectives:

Third person

Ratings

User Rating

79.9
Based on 206 ratings

Critics Rating

90.0
Based on 1 ratings

Total Rating

85.0
Based on 207 ratings

Summary

Jak II is an open-world platform, third-person shooter, and an action-adventure video game. It is the second game of the Jak and Daxter series and a sequel to Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy.

Storyline

Like Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, the game's begins with a speech by Samos Hagai. Jak, Daxter, Samos and Keira are in the process of activating the rift rider, the precursor device hidden behind the large door at the end of Precursor Legacy, and its accompanying rift gate. When the gate is activated a large figure steps out, accompanied by a swarm of creatures. Jak panics and activates the rift rider, propelling the group through the gate. As they are travelling through the rift, the rider is destroyed. The group fall out of the rift and are separated, though all find themselves in Haven City. Jak and Daxter land and are immediately identified by a patrol of the Krimzon Guard, led by Captain Erol. Jak is taken into custody, as Daxter promises to rescue him (see the events of Daxter). Two years later, Jak is in the Fortress, where he has been the subject of a super soldier program. His body has been infused with dark eco. Erol and the Baron Praxis are there. They declare the 'Dark Warrior Program' a failure. They leave, just as Daxter appears to rescue Jak. As Daxter fidgets with the restraints, Jak transforms into the Dark Warrior Program's ultimate goal, Dark Jak. He breaks the binds and then returns to normal, after speaking his first words, "I'm going to kill Praxis!" The pair then escape the fortress into Haven City.

Involved Companies

Naughty Dog

Role:
Developer

Sony Computer Entertainment

Role:
Publisher

Game Engines

Kinetica

Keywords

exploration time travel minigames mascot extreme sports action-adventure backtracking building artificial intelligence king of the hill revenge alter ego teleportation sequel climbing swimming day/night cycle playstation network boss fight single-player only anthropomorphism platform exclusive playstation trophies 60 fps on consoles world map voice acting protagonist's name in the title ranking system language selection polygonal 3d game reference cameo appearance collectibles non-player character descendants of other characters save point checkpoints unstable platforms auto-saving useable vehicles infinite ammo difficulty level self-referential humor moving platforms destructible environment been here before temporary invincibility poverty over 100% completion mirror mode ancient advanced civilization technology grind new game plus time paradox time trials propaganda superpowers cutscene menu reversible cover art combat-based platformer disc streaming secret identity invented language trilogy second person perspective timeskip another world carjacking running gag rail shooting segment dark second act running towards the screen elevators that mask loading times big head mode greatest hits collection marathon comic relief damage over time cinematic jump male protagonist

Alternative Names

Jak II: Hors-la-loi Jak and Daxter 2 Jak 2 Jak II: Renegade

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