Daxter

Game Overview

Daxter allows gamers to play from his perspective offering a distinctive set of moves with agile abilities that allows players to climb walls, creep up on enemies, fit in small places and maneuver vehicles; taking a job as a pest exterminator, to fight an ongoing invasion of metal-bugs, Daxter comes equip with gadgets to rid the city of these metal nuisances. Get close up and personal by using your flimsy bug swatter to squash an army of attacking insects or your spray gun to hover around a variety of environments while picking up various upgrades; compete head-to-head against crushing opponents in a variety of mulitplayer combat arena challenges.

The Good

Gorgeous, simply gorgeous, Outstanding sound and music, Wonderful adaptation of the standard Jak gameplay, A lot of things to do in the game, and reason to play through again.

The Bad

Some slight control and camera issues, Still using the Jak formula, for better or for worse.

The Bottom Line

After years of standing in Jak's shadow, Daxter finally gets his turn inthe spotlight as he stars in his very own self-titled game. As the first title developed by Santa Ana-based Ready At Dawn Studios, Daxter will push the popular Jak and Daxter world in new directions through the eyes of Daxter as it completes the Jak and Daxter story and allow players to find out how Daxter became a hero, freeing Jak at the beginning of Jak II. Daxter, on his own in an unfamiliar place, realizes that being small and furry won't help his chances of survival or saving Jak, so he takes on a job as a pest exterminator -- a job in high demand due to a mysterious metalbug invasion. His new job enables him to explore parts of Haven City in an effort to collect the clues that will lead him to Jak ... but Daxter soon discovers more excitement than he bargained for.

Where To Buy

Daxter ( Sony PSP )

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J&R Music and Computer World
$19.99

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
91/100
score

The pint-sized Daxter is every bit as good as its console counterparts, bringing all the best elements of the action-platformer Jak games fluidly to the PSP.

GameZone review logo
93/100
score

Not only do the graphics look outstanding, but the developers went even further by having some of the best audio I have heard for a PSP game.

IGN review logo
90/100
score

Sure, its story is kind of ridiculous and even a little boring, but the events that said story lead into are fantastic. From the great level design to the ultra-refined controls to the excellent production values, Daxter is a game every PSP gamer should c

Game Specs

Memory
160 kb

Modes
Campaign, Full Mission Single-Player, Simultaneous, Story, Versus

 

Online Features
Online Multiplayer

Wireless
Wi-Fi Compatible (Ad Hoc)

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E10+"
This game is Rated: Everyone +10
Content is most suitable for children ages 10 and up. This game may contain cartoons or fantasy characters and some language, violence or suggestive themes.
Content Descriptors:
Blood, Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor, Mild Language
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:3/14/2006
Publisher:Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer:Ready At Dawn Studios
Genre:Platformer
ESRB Rating:E10+
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