Jak X: Combat Racing

Jak X: Combat Racing (2005)

by Naughty Dog, Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Genres:Racing
Themes:Action, Comedy, Science fiction
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Story:After saving Haven City once again, Jak and Daxter find themselves poisoned forced into competition on the international car-racing circuit by the execution of Krew's will. Featuring over a dozen customizable vehicles designed with unique handling characteristics, players will race their whip through 20 tracks in eight different terrain arenas. With an assortment of power-ups available, including projectile weapons, mines, ranged weapons, turbo boosts, shields, and smart bombs, players should have the means necessary to ensure they're the first to cross the finish line. The game supports both offline and online multiplayer. Offline multiplayer is the typical two-player split-screen multiplayer. Online multiplayer is playable with up to five other players. Both modes feature the same game types, which are the same as the single player except that human players are replacing the AI.Show more
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user avatar@MonkOfSpaceuser avatar@MonkOfSpace
February 21, 2025
This game is twenty years old, but it's still one of the best racing games I've ever played. I recently replayed it on my PS2 about a year ago, and I have yet to find another racing game that's as satisfying to play as this one. Despite its age, the controls are as smooth as butter. It has one of the best soundtracks out there, composed by actual rock stars. I've sunk countless hours into this game, and will sink even more in the future. I'd gladly play this over Mario Kart any day!
user avatar@Purashidouser avatar@Purashido
February 21, 2025
I honestly was disappointed by the gameplay at first, but I grow fond of it since it was quite fun, challenging. And ofc, how could I not like the plot, the characters and stuff! Despite the desastrous development in which devs were put in difficulty with the stupid decisions from above, the game still is a gem IMO.
Probably one of the coolest combat racing games I've ever played. The music, the aesthetics, the characters, it's like a time capsule of what was "Cool" in the 2000s. I'd love to see this game on a modern game store with PC support, though I doubt Sony will ever agree to their old games being re-released
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