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Jak X: Combat Racing (known as Jak X in the PAL regions) is a vehicular combat game, and the fourth installment in the, published by and the last to be developed. It was released October 15, 2005 for the console. Official emulation support for the game on was added on December 6, 2017, and it was made available to purchase standalone or in a bundle alongside, and.Jak X: Combat Racing takes place after, and focuses around the dangerous sport. When, and his allies are invited by the late 's daughter, to come to to read his last will, his last will reveals everyone has been poisoned. In order to obtain the antidote, they must all race and win the against, the leader of a rival crime syndicate to Krew. Jak and Daxter therefore join Krew's team as they race for their lives.The game focuses on arcade racing, a stark contrast from the third person action adventure gameplay of the previous Jak and Daxter releases.

The player can drive many customizable, around the which explore the various locations of the Jak and Daxter world. These cars can collect to gain an advantage over the other players. The game features many outside of standard races, and the player can either play the adventure mode to play through the Grand Championship in the story, or the exhibition mode in which any race driver is available to play any event, in both single player and multiplayer. It was the first installment to include the multiplayer aspect, featuring offline, online, and LAN support. Contents GameplayCombat racing.

OverviewJak X: Combat Racing is a vehicular combat game, in which the player controls Jak and Daxter in adventure mode, or one of many racers in exhibition mode, as they drive one of many unlockable and customizable race cars. Cars are driven through one of eleven different race event types.Race cars can make use of pick-ups: pick-ups restore the race car's health, pick-ups allow it to activate a turbo boost with to faster speeds when activated, pick-ups allow it to equip offensive weapons, and pick-ups allow it to equip defensive weapons. Both yellow and red eco pick-up weapons can be upgraded if the player collects enough from destroyed cars throughout the track. In many events, cars can also automatically use a.Race eventsThe following race events are available in both adventure and exhibition mode:.: An event that takes place in arena tracks, in which competitors must obtain the most or obtain the maximum number before time runs out.: An event that takes place in arena tracks, in which competitors are assigned to a blue team or red team, and must capture a and return it to their team's base to score points. Main article:Set a year after Jak 3, Jak X: Combat Racing explores a larger variety of locations than was seen in and Jak 3. Much of its story takes place in the previously unmentioned Kras City, a crime-filled city remarked to be even harsher than the dystopian Haven City which Jak and Daxter had become accustomed to.

The city is home to the dangerous combat racing sport, the world's most watched sport with two hundred million viewers.Jak X: Combat Racing features four main areas: Spargus City, Haven City, Kras City and the Icelands. Spargus and Haven have a different layout from what was seen in Jak 3, but many of the areas within them visited on race tracks will still feel familiar. Haven City also features the, a track that pays homage to the from. Kras City and the Icelands are completely new locations, in which Kras City is a bustling metallic metropolis not unlike Haven City in appearance, while the Icelands is a frozen wasteland featuring citadels with a medieval appearance.Plot. See also:Taking place one year after Jak 3, has been steadily rebuilt after the defeat of the Dark Makers, Metal Head and KG Attacks. Combat racing became a sport over time in the dangerous.

Jak, Daxter, and (Who does not attend) receive an invite to the reading of 's last will, as does his daughter,. After offering a toast, Krew reveals in a recording that everyone present has been poisoned with. Krew gives an ultimatum: the only way to obtain the antidote is for everyone to race and win at the next Kras City Grand Championship.As Jak and friends progress through each race, they find that another crime syndicate led by the mysterious Mizo has it in for Jak.

Eventually it is revealed that Krew and Mizo made a deal before the events of Jak 3: both gangs were to make their own racing teams and the loser of the Kras City Championship will submit, making the winner the sole crime family in Jak's world.Before the final race, Jak and his team learn from Blitz on TV that a mysterious new driver has entered for the team. When Jak starts the final grand prix, he realizes that this driver is none other than Blitz himself. After Jak beats the race, Blitz storms over to Rayn, yelling that they cheated. Blitz takes off his toupee and reveals himself to be none other than Mizo. He steals the antidote for the poison and drives off, but Jak manages to shoot him down and take it back. Upon leaving Mizo to die in his flaming car, it explodes, somewhat similar to Krew's death.

Before death, Mizo comments on Jak's habit of leaving people to die and Jak responds with 'You get used to it.' Back at the lounge, Rayn thanks her friends for their help, and Samos compliments Keira on her driving. As Rayn walks away, Daxter realizes she left behind Krew's video diary.Jak and the gang find out that Rayn knew about the poison even before the reading of the will, and was following her father's instructions by making sure that she wasn't poisoned so that their family could be the top crime family in Kras City.

As Rayn drives away, she tells some people over the phone to spare Jak and his crew. As Rayn has many thoughts of what to do in the future. The entire game ends with Jak kissing Keira.Development BackgroundA promotional render for the game.Jak X: Combat Racing was selected as Naughty Dog's next project after Jak 3 three quarters into its development, to expand on the vehicle aspects developed during the game in its, as well as to become the studio's first online game. It was designed to be developed during their transition period as a company, to give the team breathing room between the PlayStation 2 and the new hardware, and the exit of their founders. The game was able to make use of previous technology and assets from Jak 3, allowing it to have a smooth and quick development, with the event tested early with the within weeks.

It was developed as a quick project with a budget of $10 million. See also:The entire was made by Billy Howerdel of A Perfect Circle and Larry Hopkins. It also included 2 songs made by the artist, Queens of the Stone Age. One song was 'You Think I'm Worth A Dollar, But I Feel Like A Millionaire' and the other was 'A Song for the Dead. Sas secure tomorrow youtube full. They were both from the album, 'Songs For The Deaf'.Reception AggregatorScore77.01% (based on 57 reviews)76/100 (based on 46 reviews)7/107.9/107.9/10Jak X: Combat Racing received mostly positive reviews, with an average of 77.01% from and 76/100 from. Concluded it was a 'nicely presented, well-rounded combat racer', but argued the gameplay 'can sometimes feel a bit lifeless and often suffers from spontaneous swings'. Praised the graphics, the story, the variety of modes and the online multiplayer, but criticised the artificial intelligence of enemies and noted that the single player can get repetitive when playing for long periods.

Praised its sensation of speed and variety of modes, calling it an 'exceptionally polished game' even if it was 'repetitive' and is 'not doing anything massively new'. Production credits Staff DirectorProducerElodie HummelDesignersRichard LemarchandProgrammersChristopher ChristensenArtistsErick PangilinanComposerLarry HopkinsVoice cast JakDaxterSamos HagaiKeiraG.T.

Blitz / MizoPhil LaMarrSigRazerAshelin PraxisPeckerTornCutter MitchellKleiverRaynKrewWilliam MinkinRatchetOsmoDana KellyKaedenPhil LaMarrTarynSusan EisenbergXimonDavid HermanThugsPhil LaMarrChris CoxDavid HermanGallery.

.First releaseDecember 3, 2001Latest releaseJak and Daxter Collection (PS4)December 7, 2017Jak and Daxter is a franchise created by and and owned. The series was developed by with a number of installments being outsourced to. The, released on December 3, 2001, was one of the earliest titles for the, and is regarded as a defining franchise for the console.The games are considered story-based that feature a mixture of,. The series is set in a fictional universe that incorporates, /, and mystical elements together, while centering on the eponymous characters as they try to uncover the secrets of their world, and unravel the mysteries left behind by an ancient race of Precursors. The games are inspired by both Eastern and Western culture, a decision made among the team members at and related stakeholders while developing the first title.The first three games in the series were on the and as part of a that includes support for the and the.

The remastered collection was handled by with assisting with the conversion of the games. The series has also produced various forms of extended media and merchandise, and has sold over 12 million copies worldwide.On April 3, 2017, PlayStation announced that the original three Jak and Daxter games, along with, would be ported to the. Was released on August 22 of the same year, alongside the release of. Later on December 6, and Jak X: Combat Racing were released. Contents.Development Release timeline 20112012(PS3)Jak and Daxter Collection (PS4)Naughty Dog began work on a new game shortly after the release of the. Only two programmers were originally allocated to the project, as the rest of the department was still developing.

They began by building a new that would be capable of a seamlessly connected, open world environment. They then developed a fully articulated character to examine the engine's efficiency, before presenting the idea to following the completion of Crash Team Racing. The aim of their new title was to break away from the linear approach taken in the series, with minimal story and character development, and individually loaded levels. In a behind-the-scenes special by Naughty Dog it was revealed that a new blend animation had been utilised for the game, allowing for a smoother frame rate and animation process. The engine for Jak and Daxter was created from the ground up specifically for the game. Unusually for most games, Naughty Dog invented a new programming language, which was only ever used for the Jak and Daxter series.Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy was revealed at in June 2001. The game had a budget of $14 million and a development cycle that lasted nearly three years.

At that time, they managed to create a fully interactive world and conceived a narrative that would allow for more meaningful character development. The two central characters also went through a rigid design process that took inspiration from both and animation. They had initially planned on introducing a third character who would evolve as the game progressed in a. However, this ideawas scrapped as it led to several unnecessary complications. The game's was recorded at, and was produced by with composing the score.Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier was originally planned as a PlayStation Portable exclusive and was in the process of being developed by Naughty Dog when it was cancelled.

Evan Wells revealed that they were unable to sustain the game's development alongside and made the decision to pass the project onto High Impact Games. Naughty Dog later acknowledged. If we had had to do it all over again, we would have done some things differently in the execution of The Lost Frontier. I'm not happy with that being Jak's swan song. I think we could have done a lot better.—Sam Thompson, producer at Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment. Gameplay The Jak and Daxter series is primarily a story-based presented in the third-person perspective.

The player can explore a multitude of different areas in an open world environment and can perform several melee attacks. A substance called Eco can also be manipulated to enhance the player's abilities. Differently-coloured Eco has different effects. Red Eco enhances the damage dealt, Blue Eco makes Jak attract Precursor orbs and Eco, and lets him operate machines.

Green Eco restores health, and Yellow Eco lets Jak shoot fire from his hands. A hover bike called a 'Zoomer' and a large bird known as a 'Flut-Flut' are also available for transportation and to gain access to hard-to-reach places. Power cells and Precursor orbs are required to advance the story in The Precursor Legacy, while completing story-related missions unlocks new locations in all subsequent entries.Shooting elements are introduced in Jak II, which feature customisable weapons and other varied forms of combat. Several features from the previous game are also expanded upon.

An example is that Jak has many different gun mods. Each one is a certain colour, either Red, Blue, Yellow or Dark. Red gun mods make the gun similar to a shotgun.

Blue lets it fire as a machine gun. Yellow mods are for long-range shooting, and Dark mods are for utmost power. Daxter is also a playable character and features in several -esque missions. Dark Eco powers also become available, which is countered by the introduction of Light Eco powers in Jak 3. Driving becomes a core ingredient and is further expanded upon in Jak 3. In The Lost Frontier aerial combat is integrated into the series.

Precursor orbs can be collected in each game to unlock cheats.Jak X deviates from the series' more traditional style of gameplay, adapting into the racing genre, and is based on the driving mechanics developed for Jak 3. Several extras can be unlocked for Jak X and Daxter by linking up the save files from the two respective games, and several player skins can be unlocked if the player has save files from, Jak II, Jak 3 and '.Common elements Setting Jak and Daxter is set in a fictional universe. The first game takes place in a world brimming with various natural environments that are encompassed by village settlements, and ancient Precursor ruins can be found dotted throughout the landscape. An elemental substance called Eco is prominent throughout the game and is considered the world's life source. Eco comes in several forms, Red Eco, Blue Eco, Yellow Eco, Green Eco, Light Eco and Dark Eco, each with different prospective effects. Subsequent entries are set in a future setting that has witnessed large advancements in both society and technology, mainly taking place in cities and other larger settlements.

However, beyond those cities lies some, yet fewer natural environments with many platforming segments, akin to the first game. Overall, there are many distinct and differing environments available to discover and explore. All three main titles take place in an open world with no load times - a goal emphasized heavily since the first game.Characters. The two main characters of the series.The Jak and Daxter universe is populated primarily by a species. Is the main protagonist of the series, and is playable in every game with the exception of Daxter. In The Precursor Legacy, he accidentally turned Daxter from a human into an ottsel (a fictional hybrid of an otter and weasel) and sets out to undo the transformation. In Jak II, he is infused with Dark Eco due to experimentations performed by Baron Praxis, and in Jak 3 he is blessed with Light Eco by the Precursors.

In Jak X, he is forced to race in the Kras City Grand Championship in order to save his life. He later travels to The Brink to investigate the Eco shortage that is ravaging his world in The Lost Frontier.is Jak's sidekick, and is often found getting into trouble.

Daxter was once a human but fell into a pit of Dark Eco in the opening cutscene of the first game in the series, which mutated him into an ottsel. He rescues Jak at the beginning of, and becomes playable intermittently for the first time in the series. In Jak 3 his role is expanded, and he gets a pair of pants as a reward for his efforts, as was an ongoing gag in the game. In, he details his adventures in the two-year time span before he managed to break Jak out of prison. In Jak X, he accompanies Jak and his friends to Kras City, and assists them as they compete in the Kras City Grand Championship. He later travels with Jak and Keira to The Brink in The Lost Frontier.Games TitleDetails.

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