Jak 3

Setting

Sparagus City, a large settlement within the Wasteland bordering the ocean, is where the game officially begins, and serves as a hub for the player, where new weapons and upgrades can be earned, and most missions are given out. Later on, the plot shifts focus to , a sprawling metropolis which was the central locale in Jak II, though the size of the area is only a fifth of the Wasteland. Some levels from the previous game are radically altered or removed entirely, while others are added, branching off from Spargus and the Wasteland rather than from Haven.

Gameplay

Like jak 2, the gameplay of Jak 3 is a mix of platforming, driving, and gun combat. The player is led through the story as they complete missions, assigned by the various characters in the game. Missions can consist of anything from defeating particular enemies, reaching a specific location, or completing a puzzle. With the exception of timed or otherwise linear missions, the player is free to explore the game world as they see fit. Special machines set up around the levels also assign short, non-plot-related tasks; completion of these goals will reward the player with Precursor Orbs, which can then be used to purchase cheats.

Jak in the armor you acquire through out the game

There are some differences between Jak 3 and Jak II. Most notably are the changes undergone by the environments. While Jak II provided the player with four different types of guns, Jak 3 expands on the concept with two additional modifications for each type, ending with a total of twelve weapons. Also, the 'Dark Jak' form, introduced in Jak II, which allowed the player to transform into a more powerful version of Jak, is countered by a 'Light Jak' form that mainly focuses on defensive abilities, such as slowing time and gliding.

Plot

The game opens with Jak and Daxter being banished into the Wasteland by the tyrannical Count Veger for supposed crimes against Haven city. As they begin to succumb to the heat

Get me a dring bub

Upon their arrival in Spargus, Damas, the king, demands that Jak serve him in return for allowing Jak to remain in the city and to repay the debt for saving his life. During one of Damas' missions, Jak is found by Ashelin, who begs him to come back to to defend it from the Metal Heads and the new Krimzon Guard Deathbots. Still embittered about being exiled, he refuses to return. Ashelin leaves him, but later, Jak changes his mind and makes the journey via transport to Haven city. Jak and Daxter help reunite the resistance in Haven and give them hope that they can beat back the Metal Heads and KG Deathbots.

Partway through the game, Jak and Daxter start to encounter strange creatures. A Precursor telescope in the outskirts of reveals that the beings are Dark Makers, who were once Precursors, but exposure to Dark Eco transformed them into twisted beings. Jak finds that a purple star in the sky is actually a Dark Maker space ship, and it is nearing the planet. The only way to stop the ship is to activate the

Jak is found

They are aided by Damas, who helps them break through the Metal Head territories. Damas is killed in the attack, and with his dying breath he unintentionally reveals that he is Jak's father; he also reveals that Jak's true name is Mar, named after the founder of Haven city. They are then ambushed by Count Veger, who is detained by a small group of Precursors, revealed to be Ottsels like Daxter. The Precursors send Jak and Daxter to the Dark Maker Ship to slow it down while the planetary defense system charges. The mission is a success, but Errol, who boarded the ship using a Warp-Gate, takes a Dark Maker Vehicle and pilots it down to the planet's surface. Jak follows, and after a battle, the robot and Errol are destroyed.

After a celebration in , the Precursors bid farewell to the planet and go out into the universe to combat the Dark Makers. Jak is offered a place in their ranks, but he declines.

Weapons

Light and Dark Jak

Scatter Gun-

Its ideal for shooting large groups of slow enemies at close range, but has a painfully slow reload time. However, in both Jak II and Jak 3 the rate of fire can be upgraded.

Ammo cap

acity: 50, upgradeable to 100 in Jak II, 200 in Jak 3.

Wave Concussor-

Ammo capacity: 75

Plamite RPG-

The Plasmite RPG, also known as Rocket Propelled Grenade, shoots out a powerful grenade that can bounce off walls. The grenade explodes after a short period of time, or when it comes into contact with an enemy, and is great for firing around corners. The grenades should be used sparingly, as it chews up 10 ammo per shot. However, as with most weapons in Jak 3, it can be upgraded to only use up eight ammo per shot.

Ammo capacity: 100

Blaster-

Ammo capacity: 100, upgradeable to 200, 300 in Jak 3.

Beam Reflexor-

Gyro Burster-

The Gyro Burster releases a hovering drone from an electrified rail that continuously scans the fire area and fires endlessly destroying everything that is hit. It chews up 50 ammo each use and can be upgraded to last longer and still use just 50.

Ammo capacity: 200(4 actual shots)

Vulcan Furry-

Light jak

Ammo capacity: 100, upgradeable to 200 in Jak II, 300 in Jak 3.

Arc Wielder-

The Arc Wielder emits a thick, continuous stream of electricity. This beam can be swept side to side to clear out a room full of enemies. Use with caution because it uses up ammo quickly. It also won't completely lock on so you can still target something in the air from the ground but you can turn it and sweep the beam with out it staying fixed to a single target.

Ammo capacity: 150

Arc Wielder-

The Needle Lazer emits clusters of heat-seeking Vulcan bolts that can track enemies. It also chews up ammo really fast because it takes 2 ammo per shot, but with upgrades this can be changed to 3 ammo for every 2 shots.

Ammo Capacity: 200

The Dueo

Peace Maker-

Ammo capacity: 5, upgradeable to 10 in Jak II, 20 in Jak 3

Mass Inverter-

The Mass Inverter unleashes radiating waves of energy with and anti-gravity after effect around Jak that will cause other characters, enemies, and objects to float up helplessly in the air. While it does not harm victims until they fall, it leaves them vulnerable to attack by Jak.

Ammo capacity: 10

Super Nova-

The Super Nova releases a miniaturized nuclear bomb that will destroy everyone on screen (except Jak and Daxter). EDIT: Not just on the screen but everything within a large radius around you. It normally uses 10 ammo but with upgrades it only chews up 8 ammo.

Ammo capacity: 15

Bosses

The precursor robot

Precursor Robot (Site of battle: Eco Mines)

Cyber Errol (Site of battle: KG War Factory)

Dark Maker Terraformer (Site of battle: Wasteland)

Cyber Errol [Dark Maker Terraformer] (Site of battle: Wasteland, on Terraformer)