The croca-dog,[1][2] also styled as crocadog[3][4][5] and spelled crocodog,[6] is a species in the Jak and Daxter series. A hybrid of the crocodile and dog, it is represented by only one unnamed specimen, featured in Jak II.
The croca-dog was young Jak's pet for a short time before the latter's travel to the past to Sandover Village. It is unknown what became of the creature after Jak II, nor were any other croca-dogs later seen.
History[]
The croca-dog was fiercely loyal to and protective over his owner, Jak. In fact, the croca-dog didn't like anyone but Jak, acting hostile towards the Shadow and Kor. The latter noted as much when the croca-dog was friendly to older Jak. The croca-dog presumably intuited that he and younger Jak were the same person, though older Jak claimed it was because he was simply good with animals.[7]
It is unknown how Jak met the croca-dog. He first appeared before the mission "Escort Kid to power station", after the Shadow found young Jak on the streets.[8] However, Kor later indicated that he was familiar with the croca-dog. He nor the Shadow liked him, and the Shadow even hinted to older Jak at losing the pet.[7]
What eventually became of the croca-dog is unknown. He was not seen at the Metal Head nest after young Jak was rescued, nor did he go with him to Sandover. He was last seen with older Jak, Daxter, Pecker, Samos Hagai, and Sig at the celebration in front of the Naughty Ottsel during the epilogue of Jak II.
Characteristics[]
The croca-dog mostly resembles a medium-sized dog in behavior and physiology, with a canine bark, snout, ears, paws, fur coat, and tail. Its playful, loyal, and protective behavior resembles dogs as well. It also once marked Kor's staff by urinating on it, similar to a dog.
Its only crocodilian traits are its fur color—green and beige—and the scaly spikes down its back. Its sharp teeth, which often bear to threatening figures, may resemble either species.
Jak's croca-dog was referred to as male by the Shadow.[8] He is relatively intelligent, being able to sense Kor's villainy and the fact that older Jak and younger Jak were the same. In "Escort Kid to power station", the croca-dog dutifully led young Jak to each destination and would attempt to fend off approaching guards.[9]
Behind the scenes[]
The croca-dog may be a reference to Dingodile, another crocodile-dog fusion created by Naughty Dog for their previous series, Crash Bandicoot.
Citations[]
- ↑ Jak II script § "What's This Kid's Story?"
- ↑ Off 2003, p. 112
- ↑ Naughty Dog & Limited Run Games [2002] 2019, Chapter 3: "Supporting Cast" § "The Kid and his pet Crocadog"
- ↑ Jak II, file:
LHIPOUT/crocadog-ag.go
- ↑ Jak 3, Jak II Model Viewer
- ↑ Schrader 2003, p. 10
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Jak II script § "Kor and the Kid"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Jak II script § "Escort Kid to power station (gameplay)"
- ↑ Jak II, "Escort Kid to power station"
References[]
- Naughty Dog (2002; 2019). Jak II Design Bible — Original Production Binder [Book]. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Limited Run Games.
- Naughty Dog (2003). Jak II [Game]. Sony Computer Entertainment. PlayStation 2.
- Off, Greg (2003). Jak II Official Strategy Guide [Book]. BradyGames, Sony Computer Entertainment. Naughty Dog. ISBN 0744003016.
- Schrader, Nathali (2003). The Complete Official Guide to Jak II: Renegade [Book]. Piggyback Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment. Naughty Dog. ISBN 1903511453.
- Naughty Dog (2004). Jak 3 [Game]. Sony Computer Entertainment. PlayStation 2.