Bio

THE ECO MASTERS

Jak and Daxter were mischeivous teens who happened to be best friends living in Sandover Village despite their wildly different backgrounds. Dax, a lifelong resident of the village and Jak, heir to the throne of Haven City until his father was overthrown. Luckily for Jak the village elder Samos took him in, allowing the duo to meet. One day the duo went to the forbidden Misty Island, where Daxter fell into a pool of Dark Eco, turning him into an ottsel. This event would be the catalyst for their adventures as they would need to meet the Dark Eco Sage in order to reverse this transformation. Samos taught Jak how to harness Eco to fight against the forces of evil. The duo would go on many bizarre adventures, although Daxter would remain an Ottsel. With Jak's control over all kinds of Eco, as well as the extremely versatile Morph Gun, this duo are seriously unpredictable and can give anyone a run for their money.

Intro

"So where are we going this time? And don't say 'somewhere thataway' again." Jak and Daxter were in the Hellcat Cruiser, headed somewhere that Jak had decided he wanted to go. "I wish I could say, Dax. All I know is that there's a source of Eco out here." Daxter raised an eyebrow. "More Eco? Are you sure about this?" As far as the ottsel was concerned, they had all the Eco they needed. Which to an extent was true, it was highly unlikely that there would be any more Eco out there that would make a Jak had his suspicions. "From what I've heard this is different. Really powerful stuff. Plus, we may not be the only ones looking for it." Daxter rolled his eyes. "Why do I get the feeling that your neck is gonna need saving again? Well, you're in luck. It just so happens that my calendar is free for today. And tomorrow." Jak chuckled. "It's good to have you looking out for me, Dax." There was truth to that. Even if Jak did most of the heavy lifting, he was appreciative of having his best friend around. Even if he didn't have any understanding of humility. "Isn't that what I always do?"

Rival Scene

"You know, we've run into some real freaks on this little adventure of yours." Daxter scolded Jak. "Look at that thing for example, two heads!" Daxter pointed at a strange cat-like creature with some sort of mechanical box on its back. "Say Dax, haven't we seen those guys before?" Jak couldn't place it exactly, but he had definitely seen that duo before. "Oh, so you mean it doesn't have two heads? Well, that does sorta make sense." Jak ignored him. "Remember that time we ended up going through some purple portal and ended up on a completely different planet?" Jak asked. Daxter did remember. "Oh yeah...I remember now!" Jak readied the Morph Gun. "We were headed to Keira's, but those guys spat us back out in the wastelands! I'm gonna go give them a piece of my mind!" He marched over to Ratchet and Clank, keeping the Morph Gun pointed. "Hey! Do you think it's funny to take people from their own worlds?!" The duo turned to face him. "Excuse me?" Ratchet wasn't entirely sure what Jak was talking about. "Don't play dumb with me!" Jak warned. "I think he may have been transported through the RYNO-8." Clank suggested. "Oh right. Well, thanks for your help." Ratchet began to walk off. "Hold it! Looks like someone needs to teach you some manners!" Ratchet turned around with his Omniwrench at the ready. "Now, now. There has to be a reasonable solution to all this." Clank tried to dissuade conflict but he was already too late. "This guy's acting like a jerk. If a fight is what he wants, he can have it!"

Outro

The duo returned on the Hellcat Cruiser, back to Sandover Village, and Keira of course. "Well, it was different." Daxter began. Keira had just asked them about what it was they had been up to on their search for new Eco. Jak agreed. "Some of those new...people we met were um, interesting to say the least." Jak in truth wasn't really sure what umbrella term he could use to describe everything he had seen up until that point. "Well, you're back here safe and sound, so they couldn't have been that tough, right?" Keira questioned. "Well, it's nothing I couldn't handle." Daxter admitted. "Plus, Jak pitched in every now and then." He patted his buddy on the shoulder. "I'm sure he did." Keira smirked. "But was there Eco there after all?" Jak nodded. "Yeah, but nothing like I've ever seen before. I doubt we would have done as well as we did without it." The duo began to glow blue. "Still, I can't wait to keep using it around here. It'll make life a lot easier."

Fight Intros

Locked N' Loaded, Baby- Jak reloads the Morph Gun while Daxter jumps off his shoulder and says "Orange Lightning!"

This Isn't A Game- Jak stands with his arms crossed and Daxter is climbing around the screen while knocking on it. Upon noticing this Jak says "Huh?"

The Boys Are Back- Jak jumps out from the air and lands on the ground. He then rises to his feet while thrusting his fist and arm forward while Daxter says "Going down!"

Ready When You Are- Daxter jumps onto Jak and laughs as he runs around Jak's body prompting Jak to say "Huh?"

Victory

Victory Dance- Jak fist pumps and says "Oh yeah!" while Daxter slides on his knees playing air guitar.

Naughty Ottsel- Daxter jumps on Jak's shoulder and pulls back his head.

Life Is Good- Jak puts his Morph Gun over his shoulders and behind his head. Daxter hangs from the barrel of the gun with one arm.

That's Right, We Bad- Jak stands with a smirk on his face and puts his hand out as Daxter jumps onto his shoulder, allowing the two to high-five.

Defeat

If using 'Victory Dance'- Jak looks down and puts his hand behind his neck. Daxter sits on the ground covering his eyes.

If using 'Naughty Ottsel'- Jak crouches on one knee and punches the ground while Daxter folds his arms and looks away to the side.

If using 'Life Is Good'- Jak hunches over trying to suppress as Dark Eco emits from his body.

If using 'That's Right, We Bad'- An angry Jak stands with his arms crossed while Daxter dramatically reaches out, seemingly yelling "NO!"

Themes

Battle Themes

Forbidden Jungle

Fire Canyon

Klaww Battle

Final Battle (Precursor's Legacy)

Haven City Hover Car Theme

Fortress Tank Trouble

Final Battle with Metal Kor

Spargus Arena

Level 3 Theme

Dark Maker Finale

Victory Themes

Precursor Heroes

To Another Adventure

Jak 3 Credits

Theater (Jak X)

Quotes

Upon Selection

"Ha, you call this a fight?" (Daxter)

"You should all give up, now." (Daxter)

"I'm ready." (Jak)

Picking Up An Item

"It ain't Eco, but good enough for me!" (Daxter)

"Grab that bad boy!" (Daxter)

"Put your back into it, Jak!" (Daxter)

"No way! Cool!" (Daxter)

"Light her up padre!" (Daxter)

"Got it!" (Jak)

"Locked and loaded, baby." (Daxter)

"Surprise time!" (Daxter)

"Now were talking!" (Daxter)

"Are those pants ever gonna show up?" (Daxter)

Getting a KO

"Word to the wise: Don't piss us off." (Daxter)

"Easier than those Metal Heads!" (Jak)

"You're gonna have to do better than that!" (Jak)

"Done, and Done." (Daxter)

"Do you need medical attention?" (Daxter)

"Did someone miss his breakfast?" (Daxter)

"We're just getting started!" (Jak)

"All in a day's work." (Daxter)

"We're on fire!" (Daxter)

"Fish in a barrel, baby." (Daxter)

"And he's down for the count." (Daxter)

"Think you can keep up?" (Jak)

"Hello... and good night." (Daxter)

"That's gotta hurt." (Daxter)

"Impressed now?, aren't ya?" (Daxter)

"Work on making a better impression." (Jak)

"Don't tell me you're being serious." (Jak)

Respawning After KO

"Let's do this, Jak!" (Daxter)

"Keira says to be careful, remember?" (Daxter)

"We can handle this!" (Said by both, not at the same time)

"Don't forget what I taught you Jak!" (Daxter)

"I'll handle this Dax." (Jak)

"Come on Dax, let's do this." (Jak)

"The boys are back!" (Daxter)

"You're in for a big suprise."

"Here we go again." (Daxter)

"Who called the boys?" (Daxter)

"Let the game begin!" (Daxter)

"Let's finish this!" (Jak)

"Ready when you are." (Jak)

"Alright let's do this Dax!" (Jak)

"Time to clear the space!" (Jak)

"I'll take you on myself." (Jak)

"Better leave while you've still got the chance." (Jak)

"Come on, Jak. Make this ottsel proud." (Daxter)

"Don't fail me now, Jak." (Daxter)

"YOU...are going down!" (Daxter)

Taunts Said During 'You're Going Down'

"Let's whip 'em Jak!" (Daxter)

"You're going down!" (Jak and Daxter)

"You're asking for it!" (Daxter)

"Let's get this wimp." (Daxter)

"Let 'em all have it Jak." (Daxter)

"Bring it on donut hole!" (Daxter)

"Even Pecker could take em!" (Daxter)

Using Moves

"Think you can handle Orange Lightning?" -Daxter using Level 1.

"Whoo-ho-hoo, let 'em have it!" -Daxter using Level 2.

"Hroah!" -Jak using Level 2.

"Time to go Precursor on 'em!" -Daxter using Level 3.

"This is what Eco can do!" -Jak using Level 3.

Taunts

You're Going Down!- Jak holds up his Blaster straight up in the air and says, "Like it or not, you're going down," while giving a thumbs down. Daxter says a couple different lines every use of this taunt.

Let Me At 'Em!- Jak holds his Blaster at a diagonal angle upwards to the side while saying, "C'mon Dax!" Daxter says, "I'll handle this!" and does a few karate moves.

Orange Lightning- Jak says "Let's do this." Daxter jumps down from his shoulder and shows off while saying "That's right, we bad!"

Costumes

Mar's Armour (Default)

Old World Jak

Combat Racer

Rocket Animation

Jak looks back and forth between his arms, not making much progress in attempting to break out. Daxter is chained by his feet with the same chain that Jak's right hand is. He is seen desperately pulling at his own chain.

Moveset

Square- Jak does a spin kick.

Square (Air)- Same as ground version.

Square Side- Jak performs a dashing punch. This can be chained into the uppercut.

Square Side (Air)- Jak dashes forwards on his jet board, tackling enemies out of the way.

Square Up- Jak performs an uppercut, rising into the air with his opponent.

Square Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Square Down- Jak leaps into the air and performs a dive attack.

Square Down (Air)- Same as ground version. Jak can perform this attack again without interruption by repeatedly tapping these buttons.

Triangle- Jak fires an arc wielder, sending electricity flying.

Triangle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Side- Jak fires a three round burst from his Morph Gun.

Triangle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Up- Jak fires plasma into the air with the Morph Gun's 'Peacemaker' mode.

Triangle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Down- Jak fires ricocheting shots off the ground with the Morph Gun.

Triangle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle- Jak fires a drone from his rifle which flies forward at a slow pace while firing bullets.

Circle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Side- Jak uses a laser gun to fire three needle beams of energy that home in on nearby enemies.

Circle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Up- Jak uses the Mass Inverter to send enemies floating into the air, making them easy targets for aerial attacks.

Circle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Down- Jak uses the Wave Concussor to fire a powerful blast at the ground. Charging this attack can significantly increase its strength.

Circle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Grab Side- Daxter jumps on an opponent's face and pummels them. Then Jak punches them away.

Grab Up- Daxter repeatedly whacks enemies with his electric fly swatter.

Grab Down- Jak grabs an opponent on his jet-board and spins them around multiple times before letting them go.

Level 1

Ultrasonic Spray Gun- Daxter fires an ultrasonic blast from his spray gun that detonates after travelling a short distance.

Level 2

Dark Jak's Dark Bomb- Jak transforms into Dark Jak and performs his signature attack,leaping into the air and slamming the ground. If opponents do not move out of the way quickly enough, they will be frozen in place and unable to avoid the attack.

Level 3

Light Jak- Jak turns into Light Jak. In this form he can fly, boost his speed while flying and use the Light Shield, Flash Freeze and Light Blast.

Author's Note

Rivalry Connection: Both started out as PS2 games featuring duos, one of whom was an orange furball, both featuring crazy gadgets. Both work in teams, both sidekicks had games on the PSP where they were the protagonist and had to save the main protag. Both series often reference each other. The duos have appeared together in Playstation Heroes and Death Batte.

I did have to make Ratchet a bit more dickish than he usually is in order to instigate a fight. I think it goes without saying that there wasn't any way to change this rivalry, it was really a slam dunk. Also, Jak and Daxter having not had a new game in yonks made it difficult to come up with new cutscenes.

Fond memories of the first game on PS2 as well as Daxter on PSP. I did want to change this moveset to include Daxter a bit more but it was pretty difficult considering how good Jak's og moveset is. Superbot really nailed it. Save for Jak's Level 1 which was complete ass.