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Jak II

Jak II

Naughty Dog
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Initial Release: Oct 13, 2003
•ESRB: Teen•PlayStation 4PlayStation 3PlayStation 2
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Summary

The series goes dark as Jak and Daxter complete racing, platforming, shooting, and fighting missions in a vast, open city. In Jak II, experiments with Dark Eco gone wrong leave Jak with an uncontrollable dark side, and after two years in prison, Jak seeks vengeance. Accompanied by your trusty friend Daxter, unleash the dark powers on multiple enemies and witness amazing transformations.
Content Rating
ESRB: Teen
Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
Developers
Naughty Dog Software
Publishers
Sony Computer Entertainment
Franchises
Jak and Daxter
Features
Memory Card, Vibration, DualShock, Dolby Pro Logic II, 16:9, 480p
Initial Release
Oct 13, 2003
Platforms
PlayStation 4PlayStation 3PlayStation 2
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