History Trivia / JakAndDaxter

* CreatorBacklash: Jason Rubin has gone on to admit that he is slightly disappointed in Jak's design in [[VideoGame/JakAndDaxterThePrecursorLegacy the first game]] and was [[ExecutiveMeddling a vision of a committee for a multi-cultural market]] and would have been better off with more of a clear single vision. This was one of the main reasons the sidekick (Daxter) was added to the mix, seeing that he was the result of a singular vision. He also regrets making Jak a mute which is why he speaks in the sequels onward.

* OldShame: [[VideoGame/JakAndDaxterThePrecursorLegacy The first game]] seems to be mostly ignored by Naughty Dog itself only mentioning the sequels but does get ports and remasters for later consoles. Despite being the best-selling game in the series the game didn't resonate with the global market like how ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot'' did.

* CreatorBacklash: Jason Ruben has gone on to admit that he is slightly disappointed in Jak's design in [[VideoGame/JakAndDaxterThePrecursorLegacy the first game]] and was [[ExecutiveMeddling a vision of a committee for a multi-cultural market]] and would have been better off with more of a clear single vision. This was one of the main reasons the sidekick (Daxter) was added to the mix, seeing that he was the result of a singular vision. He also regrets making Jak a mute which is why he speaks in the sequels onward.

* SavedFromDevelopmentHell: Creator/NaughtyDog wanted to make a fully 3D game platformer after seeing VideoGame/SuperMario64 realizing that it could be done but not on the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation Original Playstation]] which is why they kept things simple [[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot on the Crash games]].

* TheWikiRule: The [[http://jakanddaxter.wikia.com/wiki/Jak_and_Daxter_Wiki:Main_Page Jak and Daxter Wiki]].

* TalkingToHimself: Creator/PhilLaMarr voiced several characters in the games, including Sig, Count Veger, Kaeden and G.T. Blitz / [[spoiler:Mizo.]]

* NamesTheSame: Jinx shares the same name with another character from ''{{VideoGame/League of Legends}}''.

* FollowTheLeader: It is by no mere coincidence that ''Jak II'' was made considerably [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] than its predecessor and was released around the time people would just be finishing up ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto Vice City]]'' and needing something to placate their sandboxing fix. The first game is also a blatant ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' clone, but it's more forgivable than most due to the game's absolutely exquisite presentation. Defenders of the transfer from "traditional collectathon platformer" to "action game with some platforming elements" often justify it by pointing out that open world steal-car games went from strength to strength in the early 2000s, while character 3D platformers nearly disappeared entirely by the late 2000s for the next decade ([[GrandfatherClause unless they starred Mario]]).

* FollowTheLeader: It is by no mere coincidence that ''Jak II'' was made considerably [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] than its predecessor and was released around the time people would just be finishing up ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto Vice City]]'' and needing something to placate their sandboxing fix. The first game is also a blatant ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' clone, but it's more forgivable than most due to the game's absolutely exquisite presentation. Defenders of the sequels generally justify the transfer from "traditional collectathon platformer" to "action game with some platforming elements" by pointing out that open world steal-car games went from strength to strength in the early 2000s, while character 3D platformers nearly disappeared entirely by the late 2000s for the next decade ([[GrandfatherClause unless they starred Mario]]).

* FollowTheLeader: It is by no mere coincidence that ''Jak II'' was made considerably [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] than its predecessor and was released around the time people would just be finishing up ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto Vice City]]'' and needing something to placate their sandboxing fix. The first game is also a blatant ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' clone, but it's more forgivable than most due to the game's absolutely exquisite presentation. Defenders of the sequels generally justify the transfer from "traditional collectathon platformer" to "action game with some platforming elements" by pointing out that open world steal-car games went from strength to strength in the early 2000s, while traditional 3D platformers nearly disappeared entirely by the late 2000s for the next decade ([[GrandfatherClause unless they starred Mario]]).

* FollowTheLeader: It is by no mere coincidence that ''Jak II'' was made considerably [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] than its predecessor and was released around the time people would just be finishing up ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto Vice City]]'' and needing something to placate their sandboxing fix. The first game is also a blatant ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' clone, but it's more forgivable than most due to the game's absolutely exquisite presentation. The transfer from "traditional collectathon platformer" to "action game with some platforming elements" is generally considered justified by defenders of the sequels, as open world steal-car games went from strength to strength in the early 2000s, while character platformers nearly disappeared entirely by the late 2000s for the next decade ([[GrandfatherClause unless they starred Mario]]).

* FranchiseKiller: Aside from appearing and making cameos in other games, The last official game was VideoGame/JakAndDaxterTheLostFrontier due to being the lowest in reviews and sales despite plans for a fourth installment. With the main series of games being exclusive to the [=PS2=] era excluding PSP spin-offs and the [=PS3=] and [=PS4=] HD Rereleases, it's the most dead out of all of Sony's 3D Platformer franchises.

* FranchiseKiller: Aside from appearing and making cameos in other games, The last official game was VideoGame/JakAndDaxterTheLostFrontier due to being the lowest in reviews and sales despite plans for a fourth installment. With the main series of games being exclusive to the [=PS2=] era excluding spin-offs with [=PS3=] and [=PS4=] HD Rereleases, it's the most dead out of all of Sony's 3D Platformer franchises.

* SavedFromDevelopmentHell: Creator/NaughtyDog wanted to make a fully 3D game platformer after seeing VideoGame/SuperMario64 realizing that it could be done but not on the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation Original Playstation]] which is why they kept things simple [[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot on the Crash games]].
* FranchiseKiller: Aside from appearing and making cameos in other games, The last official game was VideoGame/JakAndDaxterTheLostFrontier due to being the lowest in reviews and sales despite plans for a fourth installment. With the main series of games being exclusive to the [=PS2=] era excluding spin-offs with [=PS3=] and [=PS4=] HD Rereleases.

* FollowTheLeader: It is by no mere coincidence that ''Jak II'' was made considerably [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] than its predecessor and was released around the time people would just be finishing up ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto Vice City]]'' and needing something to placate their sandboxing fix. The first game is also a blatant ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' clone, but it's more forgivable than most due to the game's absolutely exquisite presentation. The transfer from "traditional collectathon platformer" to "action game with some platforming elements" is generally considered justified by defenders of the sequels, as open world steal-car games went from strength to strength in the early 2000s, while character platformers nearly disappeared entirely by the late 2000s for the next decade ([[GrandfatherClause unless they starred Mario]] or are called Ratchet and Clank).

* FollowTheLeader: It is by no mere coincidence that ''Jak II'' was made considerably [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] than its predecessor and was released around the time people would just be finishing up ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto Vice City]]'' and needing something to placate their sandboxing fix. The first game is also a blatant ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' clone, but it's more forgivable than most due to the game's absolutely exquisite presentation. The transfer from "traditional collectathon platformer" to "action game with some platforming elements" is generally considered justified by defenders of the sequels, as open world steal-car games went from strength to strength in the early 2000s, while character platformers nearly disappeared entirely in the late 2000s for the next decade ([[GrandfatherClause unless they starred Mario]] or are called Ratchet and Clank).

* FollowTheLeader: It is by no mere coincidence that ''Jak II'' was made considerably [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] than its predecessor and was released around the time people would just be finishing up ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto Vice City]]'' and needing something to placate their sandboxing fix. The first game is also a blatant ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' clone, but it's more forgivable than most due to the game's absolutely exquisite presentation. The transfer from "traditional collectathon platformer" to "action game with some platforming elements" is generally considered justified by fans of the sequels, as open world steal-car games went from strength to strength in the early 2000s, while character platformers nearly disappeared entirely for the next decade ([[GrandfatherClause unless they starred Mario]] or are called Ratchet and Clank).

* FollowTheLeader: It is by no mere coincidence that ''Jak II'' was made considerably [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] than its predecessor and was released around the time people would just be finishing up ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto Vice City]]'' and needing something to placate their sandboxing fix. The first game is also a blatant ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' clone, but it's more forgivable than most due to the game's absolutely exquisite presentation. The transfer from "traditional collectathon platformer" to "action game with some platforming elements" is generally considered justified by fans of the sequels, as open world steal-car games went from strength to strength in the early 2000s, while character platformers nearly disappeared entirely for the next decade ([[GrandfatherClause unless they starred Mario]]).

* FollowTheLeader: It is by no mere coincidence that ''Jak II'' was made considerably [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] than its predecessor and was released around the time people would just be finishing up ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto Vice City]]'' and needing something to placate their sandboxing fix. The first game is also a blatant ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' clone, but it's more forgivable than most due to the game's absolutely exquisite presentation. The transfer from "traditional collectathon platformer" to "action game with some platforming elements" is considered justified by defenders of the sequels, as open world steal-car games went from strength to strength in the early 2000s, while character platformers nearly disappeared entirely for the next decade ([[GrandfatherClause unless they starred Mario]]).

* FollowTheLeader: It is by no mere coincidence that ''Jak II'' was made considerably [[DarkerAndEdgier darker]] than its predecessor and was released around the time people would just be finishing up ''[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAuto Vice City]]'' and needing something to placate their sandboxing fix. The first game is also a blatant ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' clone, but it's more forgivable than most due to the game's absolutely exquisite presentation. The transfer from "traditional collectathon platformer" to "action game with some platforming elements" is generally considered justified, as open world steal-car games went from strength to strength in the early 2000s, while character platformers nearly disappeared entirely for the next decade ([[GrandfatherClause unless they starred Mario]]).

* OldShame: [[VideoGame/JakAndDaxterThePrecursorLegacy The first game]] seems to be mostly ignored by Naughty Dog its self only mentioning the sequels but does get ports and remasters for later consoles. Despite being the best-selling game in the series the game didn't resonate with the global market like how ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot'' did.

* CreatorBacklash: Jason Ruben has gone on to admit that he is slightly disappointed in Jak's design in [[VideoGame/JakAndDaxterThePrecursorLegacy the first game]] and was [[ExecutiveMeddling a vision of a committee for a multi-cultural market]] and would have been better off with more of a clear single vision. This was one of the main reasons the sidekick (Daxter) was added to the mix, Seeing that he was the result of a singular vision. He also regrets making Jak a mute which is why he speaks in the sequels onward.

* SavedFromDevelopmentHell: Creator/NaughtyDog wanted to make a fully 3D game platformer after seeing VideoGame/SuperMario64 realizing that it could be done but not on the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation Original Playstation]] which is why they kept things simple [[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot on the crash games]].

* NamesTheSame: Jinx shares the same name with another character from ''{{VideoGame/LeagueofLegends}}''.

* CrossdressingVoices: Daxter is voiced by a woman in the Japanese version, making him sound more like a prepubescent boy rather than a teenager like in the English version.