Jak II

EGM's E3 2003 preview. 

In the sequel to spirited PS2 platformer Jak and Daxter, Jak grows up, picks up an arsenal of weapons, and takes up residence in a living, breathing futuristic city.  Oh, and he talks now, too. 

HOW WAS IT? 

Somehow this game feels like the original Jak and Daxterand completely fresh and new at the same time.  I'm happy to report that it's not dark for dark's sake or the Grand Theft Auto clone it might seem at first.  It's got the last game's inventive puzzles, great timing, excellent vehicle physics, and a spot-on camera, but now there's shooting and even more variety.  I can't wait to get my hands on the completed game.