Perfect Dark

 Nintendo 64
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 539 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 459 out of 539
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 539
  3. Negative: 39 out of 539
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  1. AliceB.
    Sep 24, 2005
    10
    IT may be old, but it is still really good with a good story and great gameplay(especially multiplayer). People just have to remember, graphics aren't everything. PS who says girls don't know anything about video games.
  2. BenP.
    Sep 21, 2005
    10
    Lets see...Eric S claims the game is far from perfect...because he just played it after he's probably been playing halo for countless hours yelling at the top of his lungs "WOW THIS GAME IZ DA WOWZERZ! VEHICHLESSSZ AND ALIENS WOOOWZ!!!11!" Give it up...i have respect for current gen FPS games but i have no respect for halo...if you do play halo, try and pick out the similarities it Lets see...Eric S claims the game is far from perfect...because he just played it after he's probably been playing halo for countless hours yelling at the top of his lungs "WOW THIS GAME IZ DA WOWZERZ! VEHICHLESSSZ AND ALIENS WOOOWZ!!!11!" Give it up...i have respect for current gen FPS games but i have no respect for halo...if you do play halo, try and pick out the similarities it has regarding perfect dark. Halo is a straight template of Perfect dark with only one difference, it is way too overrated, thats where Perfect dark didn't get bashed...Pefect Dark's description is said in its own name, it's perfect in its own little dark way. The game is a fun countless hour single or multiplayer game after years and years of playing it, and it is one of the only good FPS games out there where you actually see blood splatter on the wall behind a guy when you pump them full of lead. Sorry buddy, you and the guy that gave it a 6 have no taste in good shooters. Don't try and defend yourself by saying "HEY JUSTSZ BECUZ'S WE ARES OUT #ERD DUZNT MEAN WE ARN'''T THE SMART ONES HERE!!11!1!!! YOUR ALL JUST A BUNCHSSZ OF GUYZ WHO SUPPORTZ A GAME CUZ IT HAS GRAFIK VIOLFNCE!!!1!!11! WE ARE THE VETS HERE SO SUCK THE BALLZERS!11!" Thats the kind of attitude that gets you made fun of...your right about one thing though, you ARE outnumbered, but by people who know what they're talking about, that's one thing we have in common that you don't.… Expand
  3. EricS.
    Jul 30, 2005
    4
    I just played this game recently (2005), and I was expecting a classic based on the reviews. Maybe Perfect Dark was a masterpiece when it came out, but years later it is pretty dull. In my opinion, a classic game has to be fun to play even when it becomes outdated (yes, even the greatest games do), and this wasn't. Unlike platformers, first person shooters have gotten much better in I just played this game recently (2005), and I was expecting a classic based on the reviews. Maybe Perfect Dark was a masterpiece when it came out, but years later it is pretty dull. In my opinion, a classic game has to be fun to play even when it becomes outdated (yes, even the greatest games do), and this wasn't. Unlike platformers, first person shooters have gotten much better in recent years, and very few older ones are still good today. Perfect Dark is one of those games that will be considered a classic by those simple-minded "experts" who like to say in more complicated terms "old games/movies/books/music etc. are always better than new." They say this because they are threatened by the fact that things from their childhood (or in this case, when they started playing games) have been improved upon. All ranting aside, Perfect Dark is far from perfect.… Expand
  4. Cory
    Jul 12, 2005
    10
    I do not stutter when I say Perfect Dark is the best first-person shooter ever created. Goldeneye might be more popular to audiences but this game delivers a more solid first person experience with GENIUS objectives. Everything is flawless... the music, the story, even the graphics are astounding for the N64. Other than Ocarina of Time this may be the second best video game of all time. I do not stutter when I say Perfect Dark is the best first-person shooter ever created. Goldeneye might be more popular to audiences but this game delivers a more solid first person experience with GENIUS objectives. Everything is flawless... the music, the story, even the graphics are astounding for the N64. Other than Ocarina of Time this may be the second best video game of all time. PD proves that old school is better than new. Sorry Halo.… Expand
  5. GustavoH.R.
    Jul 4, 2005
    6
    The multiplayer mode rocks. Countless options. But the solo mission is incredibly difficult and the whole sci-fi background turns me off almost completely. Controls are nowhere near as good as they were in the superior GoldenEye 007. Great graphics, good sound, not so much fun, not so much replay value.
  6. JoesophW.
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    I love this game it is sooo freaking sweet! i wish i coulda bought this sooner!
  7. MichielPDISTHEBEST
    Apr 22, 2005
    10
    Perfect Dark is a gift from God. IT IS REALLY. If God would play first person shooters, this is the game he would play everyday, every hour heck, every min of the day. Why is this game so great we wonder ? 1). The Sci-Fi Sequel to Goldeneye. 2). Rareware is the best developer on the planet. 3). Combat Simulator features the best multiplayer & the best replay value of all the games made in Perfect Dark is a gift from God. IT IS REALLY. If God would play first person shooters, this is the game he would play everyday, every hour heck, every min of the day. Why is this game so great we wonder ? 1). The Sci-Fi Sequel to Goldeneye. 2). Rareware is the best developer on the planet. 3). Combat Simulator features the best multiplayer & the best replay value of all the games made in the world period. A personal message to rare, Thanks for creating such a godlike game, it's better then goldeneye, which is almost fucking impossible. Perfect dark is amazingly in depth .. and amazingly simple, thats whats makes this game the Nr. 1 game on my list.… Expand
  8. Caleb
    Mar 12, 2005
    10
    The best game I've ever played. period.
  9. JeanneDark
    Mar 7, 2005
    9
    I only bought the N64 because of this game!!
  10. JamesM.
    Dec 21, 2004
    10
    Perfect dark obviously leagues ahead of halo. it really hurts to watch newbee gamers come in and say halo is the greatest FPS of all time, as perfect dark is easily its superior. multifunction weapons, many different enemies, an excellent series of both multiplayer and one player challenges in the shooting gallery and in multiplayer challenges against enemy sims were incredible andPerfect dark obviously leagues ahead of halo. it really hurts to watch newbee gamers come in and say halo is the greatest FPS of all time, as perfect dark is easily its superior. multifunction weapons, many different enemies, an excellent series of both multiplayer and one player challenges in the shooting gallery and in multiplayer challenges against enemy sims were incredible and unbeatable. halo may have larger environments, but they are extremely, repetitive and the one player version of the game is too easy as a result of the save system of checkpoints, which unfortunately has to be used due to the levels being so large. why didnt they shrink the size of the levels so as to have many small ones instead of silly huge levels? i dont know. you will never beat perfect dark. if they released the same game on xbox i would definately buy it and have a ritualistic burning of both halo cds perfect dark is definitely a 10, halo an 8 at best.… Expand
  11. Fabio
    Nov 29, 2004
    10
    Forget Halo...this is the best console FPS ever programmed.
  12. SeanB.
    Jul 15, 2004
    10
    Well, not quite a 10, but it would round up. Graphics are a notch or 2 above Goldeneye, but the gameplay is a bit more confusing with all of the secondary functions for each weapon. The first two parts on the first mission show promise that the rest will be as good as or even better than Goldeneye. But unfortunately you wind up on alien planets using ray guns and x-ray scopes, which in my Well, not quite a 10, but it would round up. Graphics are a notch or 2 above Goldeneye, but the gameplay is a bit more confusing with all of the secondary functions for each weapon. The first two parts on the first mission show promise that the rest will be as good as or even better than Goldeneye. But unfortunately you wind up on alien planets using ray guns and x-ray scopes, which in my opinion is a bit weird. However YOU might find the sci-fi aspect more interesting than the more realistic story and weapons (like in Goldeneye) but I prefer a less far fetched approach. These possible negatives are the ONLY ones, so the positives are endless. This game is awsome and one of the best for the system. The multiplayer is so deep and exciting, your options are endless. (you can even pick the music you want to play to) So grab a friend or 4, sit down infront of the biggest TV, get the snacks out, and waste your mind until your thumbs bleed. Fun as hell, MUST HAVE… Expand
  13. DanH.
    Jul 10, 2004
    10
    EASILY the best FPS ever made. f*** Halo.
  14. SteveD.
    Apr 13, 2004
    10
    This is the best First Person Shooter I played until Halo. After several months of playing Halo, I still miss the arenas and weapons from Perfect Dark. I looking forward to Perfect Dark Zero for the Xbox!
  15. Sturtstoybie
    Jan 17, 2004
    9
    Easily my favourite shooter ever!!! If this came out on nintendo's next console with better graphics and sorted out the damn frame rate in multiplayer it would probably be the best game ever. Still the best of its type though, even now!
  16. ProfessorFrink
    Nov 26, 2003
    8
    First off, great game. (Nov. 2003) My friend has this game, so I can't really enjoy it to the fullest. It is sometimes confusing, but you forget all of that once you play battle simulator(aka multiplayer). One criticism I have is that the Health bar is really confusing, and you die too quickly. I was up against a sim who had a DSXLEUM Magnum and somehow he killed me in one shot. This First off, great game. (Nov. 2003) My friend has this game, so I can't really enjoy it to the fullest. It is sometimes confusing, but you forget all of that once you play battle simulator(aka multiplayer). One criticism I have is that the Health bar is really confusing, and you die too quickly. I was up against a sim who had a DSXLEUM Magnum and somehow he killed me in one shot. This also happens a lot, so it gets really annoying. Still, Magnificent game.… Expand
  17. KarlK.
    Jun 29, 2003
    10
    Ive played this game over and over. The loading file said i played it for 120h 32min (thats just the game time saved). Multiplayre is fantastic, menny stages to choose from and the AI bots can put up some good fights. So menny weapons to use, each with a second function. When this game came out it was ahead of it's time. If you still have a N64, get this game.
  18. JonP.
    Jun 25, 2003
    9
    The framerate is a bit rubbish a shame as this is the best shooter both multiplayer and single ever and most people haven't played the game and can't appreciate how great this game is. Overall - GREAT.
  19. Prognosticator
    Jun 24, 2003
    10
    This is the greatest first person shooter ever. I love every aspect of it, and that is saying something since there is so much to do.
  20. Jayden
    May 3, 2003
    10
    I like the game but I don't know how I do mission 6 with the power to do off can someone help me.
  21. Comicbookguy
    Mar 28, 2003
    10
    Best FPS EVER.
  22. RyanL.
    Sep 4, 2002
    10
    This game was the most I ever got out of my 64. With its awesome high-res graphics, I would say this is my all time favorite first person shooter. So I cant wait till the next P-Dark comes out for Game Cube and I hope it has online play.
  23. [Anonymous]
    Apr 26, 2002
    10
    Quite simply the best action game ever made. You won't be able to really notice the framerate problems because you and your friends (and you MUST have friends to enjoy this game to its fullest) will be having too much fun shooting the crap out of each other. Awesome, awesome game!!!
  24. JustinG.
    Mar 1, 2002
    10
    Best shooting game then any game.
  25. DavidP.
    Aug 17, 2001
    10
    I would have given it an 11 if I was able to. This is by far the best game I have ever played. i just hope that Nintendo and the people at Rare keep developing this type of game for the older Nintendo player. I feel that Nintendo still has the best graphics.
  26. EdD.
    Jul 5, 2001
    10
    The best multi player game ever!!
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#1 Best N64 Game of 2000
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#2 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2000
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#2 Most Shared N64 Game of 2000

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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. CheckOut
    100
    It's a stunning achievement by any measure and stands as one of those rare products that delivers more than you paid for.
  2. Nintendorks
    100
    So damn close to perfect that it makes me want to cry tears of joy.
  3. CNET Gamecenter
    90
    This is the best action game on the Nintendo 64 and a great follow-up to "GoldenEye."
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