Daxter is a video game that revolves around the world of the lovable orange ottsel, who was first made popular in the Jak and Daxter franchise. In this installment, Daxter searches for Jak after being imprisoned during events leading up to the start of Jak II. To help him survive in an unfamiliar place, he takes on a job as a pest exterminator so he can explore parts of Haven City and collect clues that will lead him to Jak. Players get to play from his perspective with distinctive moves and agile abilities such as climbing walls, sneaking up on enemies, fitting into small places, and maneuvering vehicles. As part of his job as an exterminator, Daxter comes equipped with gadgets like bug swatters and spray guns to fight metalbug infestations while also collecting various upgrades along the way.