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2003 PlayStation

The sequel swaps the bright island world for a grim, open dystopian city, blending tight platforming with gunplay, vehicles and a more mature revenge story. Daxter's wisecracks keep it fun, while its missions are notoriously tough.

What defines Jak II:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Open world
  • Lavish presentation
  • Sci-fi setting

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