48. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (PS2)

Why on the list?
- The first Jak and Daxter was a brilliant old-school platformer, featuring amazing gameplay and for its time jaw-dropping graphics. The day-night cycle was unseen for a PS2 game.
- This game's strongest point is its humour. Jak and Daxter is possibly the funniest game I've ever played. And when one says funny, one says Daxter.

Every hero needs a sidekick.
Before the events of J&D, Daxter was a normal (albeit stupid) human and Jak's best friend. In the opening movie of the game however, he's accidently transformed into an 'ottsel' (otter-weasel hybrid). And so the duo embarks in search of a cure.
Daxter is hilarious, obnoxious, has a big mouth and always seems to get into trouble, making him the perfect sidekick for the silent hero.

Why not higher?
- This game, as brilliant as it is, didn't have the revolutionary gameplay Jak 2 had. J&D was great, but its sequel was even better. More about Jak 2 later.
- Jak doesn't speak in this game, giving him a rather bland personality, as opposed to his role in Jak 2.