Daxter (2006)

Developer: Ready At Dawn
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms: PlayStation Portable
Genres: Platform, Adventure
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 73 player ratings

How it feels

A comedic, gadget-filled platformer that feels breezy and action-packed as a scrappy sidekick takes the spotlight.

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About

Daxter is a platformer developed by Ready at Dawn and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. Released in 2006 for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), it serves as a midquel set between Jak II and Jak 3 from the Jak and Daxter series. The game follows Daxter, a comical ottsel, as he works as a pest exterminator in Haven City while searching for his captured friend, Jak. Gameplay focuses on platforming, combat, and gadget-based puzzles, with Daxter using unique tools like a bug swatter and spray gun to defeat enemies. It features detailed environments, engaging minigames, and the series' signature humor.

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