A great start to my personal favorite platformer series for the PS2.
The graphics,wow!All the models are very smooth,the frame rate-rock solid,the level design-genius,very creative.One aspect of this section that really blows a lot of people,is the fact that there is zero to no load screens.That truly is great.Everything else in this portion of the game is quite well done.
The voice acting and soundtrack is very good.The soundtrack has a funky beat,or a serious tone,either way,the music always fits the level or scene well.The voice acting is well done.and all the actors take their roles seriously,because they did an impressive job.The dialogue is extremely humorous,and well written.
The game play is excellent,and for the time,was similar to other platformers like the hugely successful Super Mario 64,and Banjo Kazooie 64.The platforming is very fun,with the level design being so good.There are also many collectibles,which adds a bit of reply value for perfectionists,like me.The controls are rock solid,and don't feel cheap.The combat is ripped right from the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy for PS1,so its pretty simple.The boss fights are pretty creative too.The over all game is what you'd expect from a 2001 platformer,but it provides a lot more than the bar was set at during that time.
Final Verdict:This title in the Jak and Daxter franchise is most definitely the most kid friendly,and a fun game in its own right.