Daxter
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😊 8.4/10
(PSP - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed by:
Ready at Dawn Studios LLC
Published by:
Sony
Released On:
14 Mar 2006
Daxter stars for the first time on his own in this action-platformer that reveals how he became a hero and freed Jak at the beginning of Jak II. Finally able to explore past the secure boundaries of Haven City, Daxter inadvertently takes on a job as a pest exterminator, a task the Old Sage intuitively knew he was proficient at since the first Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. Armed with a fly swatter and soon afterwards a spray canister that allows him to not only stun bugs but to hover in the air, Daxter unravels to the player the introduction of the upcoming invasion that occurred in Jak II into Haven City. The invasion is led by the Metal Heads who are using bug-like variations called Metal Bugs to permeate the city. Later upgrades include a flame thrower attachment as well as a detonator weapon.
Daxter's path towards freeing Jak involves a series of platforming and combat challenges through a wide variety of environments ranging from a high speed transit system to a fish cannery, and all the way to the Krimson Guard fortress where Daxter has to sneak past the guards to eventually save Jak.
Daxter features a variety of vehicle levels, minigames typical of the Jak series, as well as a series of dream level sequences that take Daxter into a realm where he is the hero. The dream minigames spoof cinematic moments from The Matrix, Indiana Jones, Braveheart and Lord of the Rings. Wi-fi multiplayer mode of Bug combat is included, where players can use their trained collected bugs to fight each other.
eBay Product ID:
106878145 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
51436695 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
56275943 (United States)
UPC-A:
711719861829 (United States)
UPC-A:
711719863427 (United States)
UPC-A:
711719876427 (United States)
ASIN:
B000E0OCR8 (United States)
ASIN:
B002DGNLFK (United States)
Sony PN:
UCUS-90666/90667 (United States)
Sony PN:
UCUS-98618 (United States)
Sony PN:
UCUS-98634 (United States)
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Media Type:
Download, UMD
Multiplayer Options:
Ad Hoc
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Screen Orientation:
Landscape
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Number of Local Players via Wi-Fi:
2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Headset, UMD Legacy
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
*Daxter* is an action-adventure platformer that serves as a spin-off prequel to the *Jak and Daxter* series, focusing on the untold story of Jak's wisecracking sidekick. Playing as the titular Daxter, players embark on a solo quest to save his captured partner and rescue Haven City from impending doom. Throughout the journey, players navigate various environments, battle enemies, and complete missions to prove that even a sidekick can be a hero.
Story
The Untold Story
In the struggle of good versus evil, there is often more to a hero than meets the eye. Just as plants have their hidden roots, and rocks, when turned over, reveal their dark underbelly, so too is the great story of Jak and his epic fight to save Haven City. Every mother's child has heard the story well, but most have heard only half of the tale.
For as great as Jak was, he would never have succeeded without his often forgotten but faithful sidekick, Daxter. In my many years as a sage, and trust me it's a big number, I've learned one very important truth. Behind every great hero... there is always a wisecracking, obnoxious nincompoop! This is his story...
Setting Up
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Set up the PSP™ system according to the instructions in its instruction manual.
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Turn the PSP™ system on and the POWER indicator will light up green to display the Home Menu.
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Press the OPEN latch to open the disc cover.
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Insert the DAXTER™ disc with the label side facing the rear of the PSP™ system and then securely close the disc cover.
Select your preferred language from the PSP™ system's Home Menu before commencing play.
Starting the Game
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Select the 🎮 icon from the Home Menu and then select the 💿 icon.
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A thumbnail image of the software will be displayed.
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Select the image and press the ⓧ button to commence loading.
Please note that the information in this manual was correct at the time of going to print, but some minor changes may have been made late in development. All screenshots for this manual have been taken from the English version of this product, and some screenshots might have been taken from pre-completion screens that differ slightly from those in the finished product.
Memory Stick Duo™
To save game settings and progress, insert a Memory Stick Duo™ into the Memory Stick Duo™ slot of the PSP™ system. Saved game data can be loaded from the same Memory Stick Duo™ or any Memory Stick Duo™ containing previously saved DAXTER™ data. Make sure there is enough free space on the Memory Stick Duo™ before commencing play.
The minimum amount of free space required to save DAXTER™ data will vary depending on the capacity of the Memory Stick Duo™ inserted.
The minimum amount of free space required for different capacity official Memory Stick Duo™ products is listed below:
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32MB - 128MB = 112KB
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256MB - 2GB = 160KB
Controls
directional buttons
Navigate / Change Menu Item (Menu Screen)
ⓧ button
Select Highlighted Menu Item (Menu Screen) / Jump / Double Jump (then ⓧ button) / Accelerate (Vehicles) / Confirm Choice (Getting Started)
ⓞ button
Previous Screen / Cancel (Menu Screen)
analog stick
Walk / Run / Climb / Look Around (while in Free Look) / Steer (Vehicles)
L button
Rotate Camera Left
R button
Rotate Camera Right
L button plus R button
Reset Camera
↑ button
Free Look / First Person Camera
↓ button
Exit Free Look
▲ button
Sneak / Crawl (Toggle On / Off)
SELECT button
Game Stats
START button
Pause
Analog Stick ↑
Free Look mode (when using Directional Buttons Control configuration)
ⓧ button then ▢ button
Jump Swat Spin
▢ button then ⓧ button
Swat Uppercut
ⓧ button then ▢ button then ▢ button
Dive Swat
▢ button then ▢ button then ▢ button
Combo Attack
◯ button (tap)
Spray Shoot
◯ button (hold)
Spray Stream
ⓧ button then ◯ button (hold)
Spray Hover
Ⓛ and Ⓡ buttons
Rotate Camera Left / Right (when stopped in Vehicles)
▢ button
Brake / Reverse (Vehicles) / Swat nearest bug
Ⓡ button or ◯ button
Release Spray / Fire Weapon (Vehicles)
Ⓛ button (tap) plus ⓧ button (hold)
Quick Hop (Vehicles)
triangle button
Dismount (Vehicles)
⬆ and ⬇ buttons
Highlight options (Getting Started)
◯ button
Fire a stream of Bug Spray (hold)
✕ button then ◯ button (hold)
Hover
How to Play
Upgrades
The Spray Gun has two upgrade attachments that are granted over the course of the game. Once an upgrade has been acquired, you can cycle between the attachments by pressing the ⬅ and ➡ buttons.
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Flamethrower Attachment: This upgrade gives Daxter the option of using the flame all the time, wreaking fiery death on bugs, and allowing greater spray distance and height.
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Ultrasonic Attachment: This upgrade allows Daxter to launch a projectile attack with radial damage.
Vehicles
With so many bugs to splat and so little time, Daxter will often need to find some transportation to get around town. That's where Zoomers come in.
Daxter can hop on a variety of Zoomer vehicles and use them to hover across large expanses and uneven landscapes, sometimes spraying, ramming and tracking down pesky Metal Bug critters as he goes.
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Push the analog stick to steer.
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Press the ✖ button to accelerate.
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Press the ◼ button to brake or reverse.
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Press the L button while accelerating to hop.
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Press the ▲ button to mount or dismount a Zoomer.
Some Zoomers come with extra features, such as the ability to release Bug Spray, while others will allow a co-pilot to come along for the ride. When the Zoomer has a secondary function, press the R button to use it.
Note: In order to dismount some Zoomers, the vehicle must be hovering over a launch pad.
Essential Items
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Health Packs: These contain small amounts of Green Eco. One Health Pack will replenish two bars of Daxter's Health Meter.
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Metal Bug Gems: These shiny yellow gems can be acquired from fallen Metal Bugs and must be collected to complete Daxter's extermination mission objectives.
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Precursor Orbs: These valuable artefacts can be found stashed in and around each environment. Find enough of them to unlock and access new Dream Sequences, which can be completed to earn more powerful Electric Bug Swatter moves and Health Bars.
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Bug Spray: Used to stun Metal Bugs, you can find globules of this toxic green spray in and around the environment. One globule of Bug Spray will refill a quarter of Daxter's Spray Gun Meter.
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Bug Cages: These contain Combat Bugs, and are prized discoveries throughout Haven City!
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Battle Tokens: These incredibly valuable items are the key to a winning strategy in the Bug Combat mini-game.
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Bug Juice Vials: Scattered around the city, these vials allow you to power-up Daxter's Combat Bugs.
Missions
Accomplishing missions and tasks is the key to survival, and, ultimately, saving Jak. Unfortunately, being a Metal Bug exterminator is not all it's cracked up to be - each mission is more dangerous than the next, and it seems the bugs just get bigger and nastier.
Mission Structure
Daxter spends the first part of his adventure earning his stripes as an exterminator; thus gaining the access he needs to explore Haven City in search of Jak. Osmo, Daxter's boss, will send him on various assignments around the city. After a while however, Daxter begins to sense a sinister plan at work, and takes matters into his own hands.
As you progress through the game, icons will be displayed on the City Map indicating important destinations. At each destination, you will usually find someone waiting to send you out on a mission.
Most of the time you can re-play levels that have been previously completed to seek out more Precursor Orbs, or give the Metal Bugs an extra thrashing. The City Map is the key tool in helping you know where to go next in Haven City.
Dream Sequences
Always one to embellish a story or situation, Daxter's tall tales aren't only for waking hours. Help Daxter achieve victory in a variety of far-fetched and outlandish dreams!
Dream Sequences are unlocked with Precursor Orbs. Once Daxter has collected the required amount, a Dream Sequence will become available to play. To access unlocked Dream Sequences, Daxter needs to hop on his bed and take a snooze at the back of the shop.
Once unlocked, you can play Dream Sequences over and over in an effort to better your score and achieve higher medals. In every Dream Sequence, you must time and match your button presses and / or directional movements to the corresponding button icons as they flash up on screen.
Pause Menu
Press the START button during play to pause the action. Information displayed on the Pause Menu includes the number of Precursor Orbs and Metal Bug Gems collected and a brief description of Daxter's current mission.
The following options can also be selected by pressing the ↑ or ↓ buttons, followed by the ⓧ button:
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Continue: Return to the game
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Save Game: Save your progress
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Load Game: Load a game previously saved to Memory Stick Duo™
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Delete Save Data: Delete any DAXTER™ files previously saved to Memory Stick Duo™
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Quit Level: Exit the current game and return to the Main Menu
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Options: Access the Options Menu to alter Controls, Game and Sound configurations
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Secrets: Select this to connect to the PlayStation®2 title 'Jak™ X' or to access any other secret stuff you have unlocked
Note: By connecting your PSP™ system to a PlayStation®2 console with a Jak™ X disc inserted (available separately), you can access additional functionality. Connect your PSP™ system to the PlayStation®2 console using a USB cable. Within the Pause Menu for DAXTER™, select
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