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JAK X Combat Racing

JAK X Combat Racing

Publisher:
Sony
Developer:
Naughty Dog Software
Rating:
Teen
Genre:
Racing

JAK X Combat Racing

Racing Game

After a mysterious invite brings Jak and Daxter to Kras City, they discover that they have been poisoned by the sinister Krew. Krew proceeds to give the duo an ultimatum - race for him in the next Kras City Grand Championship and receive the poison antidote. With that, Jak and his friends are forced into a high-speed contest for their very lives - as they are swept up into a deadly plot to win the biggest combat racing even on the planet - against the best drivers in the world!
Jax X Game Review
Review by: Mythtivo
Pros
Jak X is the evolution of the combat racing game.  The tracks are long enough that there is time to get back in the race after a crash, but short enough that you start to remember the curves.  Forward- and back-firing weapons are evenly dispersed around the track, and produce enough damage that you can kill an enemy with a direct, pointblank shot.  The physics engine is well done with few flip-overs, but realistic deflections off obstacles.  The thrust power-ups were plentiful and fun to use.  I especially liked that after a race, I could be playing again within ten seconds by mashing the controller.
Cons
With only two single-player levels of difficulty, and unlimited lives, Jak X is fairly easy to master after a weekend of heavy game play.  However, you can customize your vehicle and enemies to increase difficulty further, or stick to Multiplayer/Online play.  Without knowing the back-story of Jak, the cinematics are fairly boring but were well done
Interesting Info
This is the first game I've played where rear-firing weapons were very useful, and given out in relatively the same percentage as forward-firing weapons.
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Average Rating
8.5
Mythtivo Rating
8.5

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