Jak 3 combines elements from a variety of genres, including driving, adventure, action, puzzle, strategy, and exploration.

The story begins with Jak being banished to the Wasteland, a desert environment five times the size of Haven City, with multiple areas, including mines and a volcano.



Characteristics:

- Questions about the mysterious precursors, the mythical Mar, the fate of the world and the enigmatic Jak himself will be answered as this highly exciting adventure unfolds.
- Given the expansiveness and variation of the terrain, vehicles play an important role in each mission.
- The game reveals more vehicles, weapons and dark powers and introduces light powers.



- As Jak and Daxter fight for their lives, both new and familiar characters will be slowly revealed.
- With powerful weapons, armor and vehicles, Jak also discovers that there is an emerging power within him, the ability to balance Dark Jak and Light Jak.