[Perfect Stu]

I'm 2 and a half hours in, and I think the game is GREAT! Driving around the city (which was one of the few complaints amongst most reviewers) is a lot of fun IMO...swirving left and right, but more importantly (and more fun) hovering up and down. But the game really shines when you're controlling Jak. Control is spot on...fluid, responsive. The level design has been great so far...I love the variety of moves you need to use...and I only have one weapon upgrade, one Dark Jak upgrade and no hoverboard. Timing and positioning in jumps is crucial...which has always been the key in platform games...so this game, although straying into completely new genres from a typical platform game, remains one in structure.

Difficulty has been ok so far...but I hear it really really really gets tough. As long as I'm eventually able to beat the game, it's fine by me. Much more rewarding that way.

Looking forward to the rest of the game...looking forward to Ratchet and Clank 2. PS2 is the place for platformers/action games...