20 PS2 Games That Need A Modern Remake
3. Jak And Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (2001)
The early 2000s were a golden age for platformers, with Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Ratchet and Clank being just some of the classics that were playable on the PlayStation 2. Another exquisite entry was Jak And Daxter: The Precursor Legacy.
Developed by Naughty Dog (the same studio behind Crash Bandicoot), this critically acclaimed game from 2001 sees players take control of the silent Jak as they travel across the game's lavish landscape to find a way to cure their loudmouth friend after they're transformed into a half-weasel, half-otter creature.
At its core, Jak And Daxter is a quintessential old-school platformer. Players spin and double jump their way through levels while solving puzzles and picking up every collectable in sight. While the moment-to-moment gameplay was familiar, Naughty Dog perfected it, setting it all within a seamless open world, something which was revolutionary for its time.
With Naughty Dog reportedly co-developing a new game that's part of a "beloved franchise," fans have eagerly speculated that this dynamic duo could be making their comeback. While there's no official confirmation, a remake collection in the vein of the N. Sane Trilogy is exactly what Jak And Daxter needs to shine once again.