Jak X: Combat Racing
Main Game
RELEASED
7.7
Oct 18, 2005
PlayStation 4PlayStation 2byNaughty Dog•Sony Computer Entertainment
Overview:|
Jak X: Combat Racing, released in 2005, shifts the focus to weaponized racing where you pilot one of over a dozen customizable vehicles across 20 tracks. The core loop involves aggressive driving supplemented by power-ups like mines and turbo boosts to defeat rivals. The story forces Jak and friends into a deadly championship to earn an antidote. This title supports both local split-screen and online multiplayer for up to six players, replacing AI opponents with human competition. It is available on PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 4.
This title, released in 2005, shifts the focus from platforming adventure to high-octane, weaponized racing. Set one year after the events that saw Haven City rebuilt, the narrative thrusts the main characters into an international combat racing circuit. Following an invitation to the reading of a deceased rival's will, the heroes are poisoned and given an ultimatum: compete and win the Kras City Grand Championship to receive the antidote. This premise forces familiar faces into dangerous, high-stakes vehicular competition against rival syndicates vying for control.
Core Gameplay Mechanics: Combat Racing Redefined
The central experience revolves around aggressive, arena-style racing where victory depends as much on firepower as it does on driving skill. Players pilot customizable vehicles, each featuring unique handling characteristics, across 20 distinct tracks set within eight different terrain environments.
The arsenal available is extensive, providing players with the tools necessary to dominate the competition. Available power-ups include:
- Projectile weapons
- Mines
- Ranged weapons
- Turbo boosts
- Shields
- Smart bombs
What kind of multiplayer options are available?
The game supports robust multiplayer functionality for both local and online play. Offline, the experience features traditional two-player split-screen competition. For online engagement, up to five additional players can join the fray. Both multiplayer modes replicate the single-player game types, substituting AI opponents with human players.
Vehicle Customization and Variety
A key feature involves the selection and modification of vehicles. The game offers over a dozen distinct vehicles, each designed with specific handling profiles, encouraging players to adapt their driving style to the chosen machine and track layout.
Platform Availability
This racing title is available on the PlayStation 2 and has been made accessible on the PlayStation 4 platform.
Are there any additional content packs?
There are currently no officially released Downloadable Content (DLC) packs or expansions associated with this main game.
Game Details
Primary Name: Jak X: Combat Racing
Alternative Names:
Jak X (Alternative spelling)
Jak X (Other Alias)
Type: Main Game
Series: Jak and Daxter
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Engine: GOAL
Release Information
Release Date: Oct 18, 2005
Genres & Themes
Genres: Racing
Themes: Action, Science fiction, Comedy
Platforms
PlayStation 4PlayStation 2
Game Modes
Perspective: Third person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Age Ratings
ESRB:T (Teen)
PEGI:12+
CLASS_IND:14+
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