Japanese version of Jak II, known as Jak x Daxter 2 in Japan, content identical to the international version. The same Urban Dark Fantasy with Haven City and new combat mechanics. For Japanese franchise fans wanting the experience in their language.
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Platformer1 player12+
Description
Japanese edition of Jak II released in late 2003 under the title "Jak x Daxter 2 - Jak no Daibouken." Same Haven City, same Jak transformed by the dark experiments and same matured tone as the Western version, in a careful localization by SCEJ for the Japanese market.
Jak II - Jak x Daxter 2 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Taking a darker, more heavily armed turn, this chapter grafts gunfights and city joyrides onto platforming that stays pixel-perfect as ever. The variety of missions and the vehicle driving across an open world tighten the pace without sacrificing any of the joy of the jump. A few difficulty spikes still grate, but the mechanical richness and the fluidity of the action remain remarkable.
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3 GB📅11/12/2003
Published by Sony Computer Entertainment
Jak II - Jak x Daxter 2 (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
A sequel that tips Naughty Dog's mascot into a darker urban open world, blending platforming, driving and gunplay in a dystopian city. Still fairly widespread in the West, its interest lies in this bold tonal turn within the saga rather than scarcity. A prime piece for action-adventure fans wanting to track the Jak line's transformation.
Is Jak II - Jak x Daxter 2 still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2003 on PS2 and known in Japan as Jak x Daxter 2, Naughty Dog's sequel takes a radical turn by dropping Jak into Haven City, an oppressive metropolis inspired by the urban open world. The hero grows up, gains firearms and a dark side tied to black Eco. The timed missions and the steep difficulty left a mark, sometimes to the edge of frustration. The dystopian art direction and the more mature writing remain strong, and the hovercraft driving energises exploration. Recommended for seasoned action platforming players and for trilogy fans.
