"Outstanding polish." Review by Marc Saltzman.

"It's the antics of Daxter rather than the challenge of jumping and climbing the environment that draws me to want to return to it I?m sure for many experienced players it will be the same. Younger players (those with only a passing acquaintance with Crash, Banjo, Spyro and friends) will love it and more than likely drive their parents crazy with the game's hyper assault of jump and punch effects." Preview by Kristopher Abel.

"[It] has as set a new benchmark for the platformer genre with its huge environments and gaming freedom. Play this one through, and you'll never look at platformers the same way again." Preview by Brian Gee.

"Its premise is straightforward, yet there's so much to do and see, along with some sizeable challenges that will test even the brightest adventure veterans." Review by Four Eyed Dragon.

Review, by The Mad Nutter: "Jak and Daxter is a bright and extremely well done platformer, which I can recommend to everyone." [Score: 9 out of 10]

"From one end of the world you might be able to see a mountain top, and after five hours of play you might be on that mountain top looking back to your original position. Never before has a world been so complete, so connected, and so full. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is sure to be a game that makes you glad to own a PS2 or makes you go get one, because this game finally makes the PS2 worth owning." Preview by Sarah Wichlacz with screen shots.

"While it generally lacks originality, its tight execution and heavy action elements ensure that things never become dull." Review by Shane Satterfield. Includes screen shots and score.

"I was a tad disappointed in the slowdowns but, given the beauty of the game, it was forgivable." Review by Rob Madison with some screen shots and score.

"The gameplay is what makes Jak and Daxter what it is: a masterpiece." Reviewed by Louis Bedigian with screen shots.

"The difficulty ramps up perfectly, and the game does not rely on a typical lives/continues system." Review by Jim Cordeira.

Reviews by Dave Zdyrko. "It has that magical feeling that not all games can possess and it's just flat out a joy to play."

"The nonexistent load times, unlimited draw distance, and non-linear level design go far to establish Jak & Daxter as a classic, but there could have been more innovation to cement its position." Review by Barak Tutterrow with screen shots.

"Moving from one area to the next is the smoothest I have ever seen in any game. From a technical standpoint, this is truly revolutionary." Review by Brian Shroom Gray with screen shots.

"The camera is sometimes unwieldy, and for some bizarre reason can only be rotated around Jak, not moved vertically, though there is a first-person view that lets you look around. Beyond that, however, Jak and Daxter is an excellent example of a 3D platformer." Review by Jason D'Aprile with screen shots.

"Offers up the kind of gaming experience that you will never forget."