Jak X is one of those titles that won't necessarily be the future of the Jak franchise, but it’s an entertaining diversion nonetheless. It manages to take one of the side missions from the series and extrapolate it into an engaging racer with plenty of character and diversity to appeal to most players. While the overpowered weaponry, somewhat repetitive track scheme and rubberband AI complicate gameplay, Jak X is still good enough for fans of the platforming duo to pick up and play with their friends off or online.
Burnout: Revenge does make a number of strides over its predecessor that makes it stand out as the most innovative title in the series. Unfortunately, some of the upgrades also winds up diluting the strength of the game just a bit. Revenge will still fulfill your need for speed, and if you can get over some of the lighter changes to the format, you’ll still find it an enjoyable game that will take over your PS2 or Xbox for quite some time. This is an easy recommendation for any racing fan or owner of the system.
