Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy’s Forbidden Jungle presents a unique set of challenges. This densely packed area, dominated by an ancient Precursor Temple, features perilous obstacles like snake-infested canopies and piranha-filled rivers. Collecting all Power Cells and Precursor Orbs within this locale is crucial for achieving the true ending and, on PS4 and PS5, the Platinum Trophy. Even securing a few Power Cells allows for significant progress, but a complete sweep is essential for the ultimate reward. The Blue Eco Switch within the temple, for instance, unlocks new pathways in other areas, making exploration here a worthwhile early investment.
One easily obtainable Power Cell requires accessing the Lurker Device before redirecting the Eco Beam. Using the pistons as platforms, jump onto the device, run through the Eco Beam to charge with Blue Eco, and sprint up the nearby ramp to the sealed temple door. The door will open if you’re charged with Blue Eco. If the Lurker Machine is already broken, utilize the Blue Eco Vent near the bridge to the Temple Door.
Redirecting the Eco Beam back to Sandover Village involves breaking mirrors near the Eco Beam on top of the Lurker Machine, then sequentially aiming it at four towers. The first tower is located near the initial snake encounter, requiring navigation through spike pits. The second tower is near the temple’s cliff accessible using platforms. The third tower is beyond a rope bridge and a swinging log trap. Finally, redirect the beam to the last tower on the beach near the jungle entrance, completing the task and allowing you to receive a Power Cell from the Mayor.
Reaching the top of the Precursor Temple requires charging with Blue Eco at a vent near the broken bridge. This partially repairs the bridge allowing passage to the temple door. Inside, use Precursor Platforms, break boxes for Blue Eco, and utilize a Launchpad and trampoline to ascend to the top, where another Power Cell awaits. This route is crucial for the “Jak be Nimble” Trophy, demanding swift movement and precise jumps to conserve Blue Eco.
Within the temple, locate the Blue Eco Vent Switch for another Power Cell. Navigate platforms, avoiding a vine, and utilize moving platforms to reach it. Activating this switch restores eco flow to vents in various areas like Sentinel Beach.
The Dark Eco Plant boss fight follows, found beyond a sealed door accessible with Blue Eco. This fight requires dodging spiky enemies and the plant’s attacks, exploiting moments when the spikes retract to attack. Hitting the plant’s head three times with spin attacks defeats it, rewarding another Power Cell and additional Precursor Orbs.
Another Power Cell is obtained by completing the Fisherman’s minigame. Catch 200 pounds of good fish (green 1-pounders and yellow 5-pounders) without catching poisonous eels, managing a 20-pound margin of error. Accurate timing is essential, avoiding the eels to maintain progress. Winning grants access to the Fisherman’s Speedboat and another Power Cell.
A Power Cell near the river’s mouth involves swimming to a small island. Diving around this island unearths more Precursor Orbs.
Finally, collecting seven Scout Flies from locations throughout the Forbidden Jungle – some located near the Lurker Machine, the temple’s Blue Eco Vent, and the river’s mouth; others requiring navigating the temple’s interior and exterior – unlocks the final Power Cell.