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Jak and Daxter Collection (PS Vita) Review - JPS

"Uncharted and The Last of Us; these are the high-quality titles associated with Naughty Dog nowadays. Before this generation, Sony’s critically-acclaimed first-party developer was known for outstanding, cartoonish games such as Crash Bandicoot. One such charming series was Jak and Daxter, a trilogy which helped define the PS2 era. Mass Media, with the aid of Naughty Dog themselves, have given all three games — Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, Jak II and Jak 3 — a facelift and transferred them to the PlayStation Vita in full HD. Now you can take the dynamic duo with you in your pocket and relive the glory days of gaming regardless of where you are. The question is: Does the Jak and Daxter Collection on Vita uphold the franchise’s high standard of quality?" - JPS

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haymoza3951d ago

Got this because I never played Jak 2 or 3. I only played the first one a decade ago.

I'm replaying the first one right now just to brush up on the story. But I can't wait to play 2 or 3. Especially since I hear so often that Jak 2 is so good.

nick3093951d ago

Ps3 version is better than this

Undrey3951d ago

Oh really? A port on a more superior console is better than the portable version? That's unheard of.

SonyPS43951d ago

Not only it's inferior to the PS3 version, the framerate and performance issues are abundant in the first game. The game is noticeably buggier as well. Big whoopee about lower resolutions and less graphical fidelity. It's a shoddy port in the most important parts.

Salooh3951d ago

True , vita version should be exactly the same as the ps3 version because vita is more powerful then the ps2 so it should have looked great but when i look at the screens i hate it , it's worst then ps1 . I don't know why it get good scores -.-

Genuine-User3951d ago

First game will always be the best in my opinion, the other two are pretty darn great as well.

SilentNegotiator3951d ago (Edited 3951d ago )

It was among the few good, pure 3D platformers post-5th gen.

DlocDaBudSmoka3951d ago

does this count as another 3 platinums? or is it a shared trophy list?

DlocDaBudSmoka3951d ago

thanks for the response. bubs up my fellow gamer.

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Naughty Dog Should Remake Jak and Daxter, and Here's Why

Let's take it back to the old school.

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_SilverHawk_591d ago (Edited 591d ago )

They would never do that because they are known for a certain quality to their games which requires a lot of work. Sony would have to charge full price for the game and a lot of poor people will cry about the price.

I've played jak and Daxter recently and I can tell the games were amazing in there time. Sony would want a high quality release to attract old fans and new fans but I don't see that happening at all.

CaptainHenry916590d ago

Sony likes to rely on remakes now. So it's possible

CrimsonWing69590d ago

Wait, all they make now are remakes?

_SilverHawk_590d ago (Edited 590d ago )

https://i.postimg.cc/66jwqF...

You need to understand that a lot of people crying about playstation pledged allegiance to some other gaming company. Most of them only own a gaming system or two and it's quite evident which gaming console has been steadily releasing high quality games regularly for a while which has been the case for a few generations

SonyStyled590d ago (Edited 590d ago )

It’s my favorite franchise, and the reason I moved from Nintendo to PlayStation 20yrs ago. I would love to see a successor with the same crude humor, alcohol drinking, tobacco smoking, and sexual humor.
To replicate that atmosphere could upset a crowd today since platformers largely target children now.
Is there another platformer today that’s dark, gritty, and characters committing suicide (Krew)?
For platformers now it’s SpongeBob, Astrobot, and Ratchet…

neutralgamer1992590d ago

ND won't remake it but some other studio could do it. Especially with remakes now getting quality content/resources they maybe able to do jak and Dexter trilogy into one giant game with improvements

RaidenBlack591d ago

I doubt ND'll handle Jak & Daxter any time soon.
Instead Sony'll assign the Remake to some other studio(smaller), like team asobi or bluepoint (I know these studios are doing some other stuffs but I am just using them as examples) or even contact Sumo or Lucid.

purple101591d ago

Naughty dog should focus on new and Interesting ideas. Like they always do

goldwyncq590d ago

They've been stuck doing nothing but Uncharted and TLOU for 3 generations now.

--Onilink--590d ago

Lol at your disagrees, I love Uncharted and LoU, but its not even a subjective thing. They have quite literally only done Uncharted and LoU games for 3 generations (so far). In terms of new ideas, I wouldn’t necessarily make them to be some kind of example. There are plenty of other things in which they are industry leaders and thats perfectly fine

tay8701590d ago

well when you make masterpiece after masterpiece with those 2 with those ips, peope are going to want more of each. u might get your wish if the rumors of their next space themed ip strays crossong are true.

purple101588d ago (Edited 588d ago )

If I'm right...

Crash bandicoot ps1
Jack & daxter ps2
The last of us ps3
Uncharted ps3 & ps4 & Psp

Now it's time for something new for ps5

ClayRules2012591d ago

I’d personally love to see Bluepoint Remake Jak and Daxter, knowing their pedigree and respect to handling past remakes.

I want Naughty Dog to finish up Factions (knowing that according to Neil it’ll have a story for it’s MP, but also in some ways be it’s biggest game and most ambitious, if I’m not mistaken, someone correct me if I’m wrong! Haha.) Also, along with just gearing the team (s) I’m not sure if they’re doing 2 teams at the studio again or just one big team (minus a smaller group that worked on Part 1 for PS5) but would like to see them more focused on their next NEW iP exclusively for PS5, be it savage Starlight or something else entirely.

Either way, I’m looking forward to have my mind 🤯 lol

Profchaos590d ago

Same I'm so tired of hearing it's coming but never seeing it.

ClayRules2012590d ago

Me too. I hope if and when they show it, we’ll get a release date and or a beta maybe? I mean, we’ve waited so long for it.

ClayRules2012589d ago

Yeah, I’d be great to see them do it. I believe they’d do a really great job!

EmperorDalek590d ago

We'll get another Last of Us remake before they give Jak any thought.

Kakashi Hatake590d ago (Edited 590d ago )

The PS4 edition wasn't a remake, it was a simple remaster to give PS4 owners something to play. TLOU PS5 is the first remake they've ever done. Can't pretend that's all they do now. TLOU2 was an excellent sequel and that's rare after striking gold with the first game.

EmperorDalek590d ago

You say that like it isn't common knowledge. Yeah, it's a remaster that's still playable on PS5, therefore it isn't as necessary as something like Demon's Souls or Shadow of the Colossus. A Jak remake would have been just as welcome as those, but they instead chose to remake the one we're already able to play.

"Excellent sequel" I disagree, the story was a mess and the game was a chore to play due to the poor pacing.

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The 10 Best Animal Companions in Video Games

Cute and often helpful, animals make great companions in video games, just as they do in real life. Here are the 10 best animal companions in video games.

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5 Franchises Sony Should Revive

Titles such as Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Nier: Automata, Ratchet and Clank, and God of War have encouraged many gamers to invest into a PS4. However, there are franchises that Sony should consider reviving. Here are 5 franchises Sony should revive.

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ziggurcat2170d ago

yes to Resistance. Since I missed my chance on Heavenly Sword, I'd even be interested in a remaster of that.

bouzebbal2170d ago (Edited 2170d ago )

i want them to bring WipEout again.
That series is so amazing that we should have more of it.
Bring back MAG too sony.

UltraNova2170d ago

MAG 2 with a proper BR mode would do great these days. Sony is sitting on so many potential hits...

The_Jackel2170d ago

warhawk was soo much fun before mag came out

Army_of_Darkness2170d ago

I'd love a remastered trilogy of the resistance and Killzone series with enhanced visuals and framerate!

Stogz2170d ago

Absolutely, and its be nice if they included that co op mode from part 2, that was really fun.

bouzebbal2170d ago

Killzone 2 and 3 are 2 of my best ever games.
i don't think i want a remaster of these, i think we need a new episode inspired by these two.
No futuristic crap from SF..
KZ2 and 3 atmosphere was so good. SF was too shiny in comparison.

porkChop2170d ago

Resistance
The Legend of Dragoon
Syphon Filter
Socom
Twisted Metal

BlackTar1872170d ago (Edited 2170d ago )

This is a great list. I'd trade resistances for pandemonium.

Or battle arena toshiden or star gladiator

I know not all are made by Sony but great Games from ps1

notachance2170d ago

a modern Syphon Filter would be sick

G3ng4r2168d ago

Swap out legend of dragoon for seriously anything.

Godmars2902170d ago

Twisted Metal with "realistic" driving physics?

bouzebbal2170d ago

TM on PS3 was a massive flop.. people asked for it but didnt support it so no chance it will come back.
i have never been a fan of the series so i can't really judge the game cause i haven't played it on PS3.

P_Bomb2170d ago (Edited 2170d ago )

I wonder if a free-to-play Twisted Metal might be the way to go with that IP?

Tweak EatSleepPlay’s engine, slap on a Battle Royale alongside the standard MP fare, and make money the free-to-play way. Starter packs, booster packs, maps, skins, currencies, whatever. Then Sony could get another MP option out there without tacking it on to SP games.

So, keep the budget modest and expectations realistic. People might not wanna fork out $60 for car combat anymore, but they did love Rocket League. As a FTP with paid features, TM could tap into that certain demographic.

Goldby2170d ago

There's already too many BR games out or announced. We don't need more of this. We need less, alot less

FallenAngel19842170d ago

There definitely needs to be a new Ape Escape game

Also The Legend of Dragoon needs a remaster

badz1492170d ago

APE ESCAPE!!

Me and I think many others have been craving for a new entry to this series since last gen but Sony didn't do anything about it and not even now. WTF Sony? and by this I mean a full fledged campaing, not those cheap mini games collection!

gangsta_red2170d ago

I'm all for a Twisted Metal that's designed in an arena shooter type setting.

Add some actual racing modes, support it with extra tracks and vehicles over time and I think that can be Sony's next big hit.

Gazondaily2170d ago

Twisted Metal Black was the one!

gangsta_red2170d ago

Agreed, loved that game!!!

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