Jak & Daxter 2: First Screens

We've got ten screens from Jak & Daxter 2 - see them here for the first time.

We're pleased to bring you details and first screens of the follow up to Naughty Dog's best-selling platformer, Jak and Daxter. After the success of SCEA's other platformers, Ratchet & Clank and Sly Raccoon, Jak 2 looks promising judging by these first screens.

Not much is known about the story, but we're told it takes a big, yet exciting departure from the first game. These screens show massive character and background detail, and the environments appear to be considerably larger. we've been told to expect some of the best animation yet seen on PS2, along with all the best elements from the first title.

Not only is Jak 2 much more story driven in its different missions, but the story takes us down a much darker and bleaker path - Jak's motive here is revenge. Jak uses guns for the first time, indicating a less kiddie experience than in first game.

The main cast returns, with Jak much older now, and some new characters to look forward to - possibly influenced by tech-sharing with Ratchet and Clank developers Insomniac, and the team's love for Vice City, as recent interviews with Jason Rubin suggest.

Not much was mentioned at the recent GDC, but we'd except this to be one of the flagship games on Sony stand at E3. We'll have more details as soon as we get our paws on them - stay tuned.

John Gold
Was quite a big fan of the original Jak and Daxter...