Perfect Dark

 Nintendo 64
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 539 Ratings

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  1. kobaeee
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Perfect Dark might be old now, but it is still an amazing game. The influence this game has had on the FPS genre is apparent. Biggest drawback is the N64 controller.
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    Semi-sequel to Goldeneye with more detailed graphics, better AI and some cool gadgetry. Technically better than its predecessor but it doesn't capture the imagination in the same way that playing as 007 in the Bond universe does. A strong FPS though and one of the best games on the N64.
  3. legokingcandy
    May 26, 2023
    9
    The only true sequel to goldeneye. the games performance is a bit jarring, but it never really bothered me much. (like 13 - 15 fps in most levels, sometimes more/less) EVEN MORE UNIQUE LEVELS, GUNS, SUPERB ENEMY AI, MORE GUNS, AND CHEATS GALORE!!! the content they managed to fit on a 32 meg cart is mind-blowing. the fully voiced cutscenes albiet bitcrunched, really add a charm thatThe only true sequel to goldeneye. the games performance is a bit jarring, but it never really bothered me much. (like 13 - 15 fps in most levels, sometimes more/less) EVEN MORE UNIQUE LEVELS, GUNS, SUPERB ENEMY AI, MORE GUNS, AND CHEATS GALORE!!! the content they managed to fit on a 32 meg cart is mind-blowing. the fully voiced cutscenes albiet bitcrunched, really add a charm that goldeneye never really had. the controls are a huge improvement, the sound desing and new mechanics like shooting out lights, shooting guns out of NPC's hands, and the majourly improved mocap really make this game stand out in terms of atmosphere. Better than goldeneye in almost every way, PLUS it tens to sell for like 30 bucks cheaper if you're a collector. I think, the multiplayer.... Holy moly.... Where do i begin. that alone makes this game worth it. The AI simulats, the large selection of maps, CLASSIC MAPS FROM GOLDENEYE!! and more game-modes, teams, heated battles, guns, and the extensive cheats are the cherry on top. You either love it, or hate it. I first played this game a few months ago, so im unbiased with this one. Id highly recommend.… Expand
  4. George_K
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Great game with amazing atmosphere, there is not much to say apart from just to play it. The only downside is the lack of direction told you by the game, but i guess some people like it bc it makes your game harder and more enjoeyable but in some places of the game it can get rly frustrating and if you are a guy like me who doesn't want to search up the internet right after i get stuckGreat game with amazing atmosphere, there is not much to say apart from just to play it. The only downside is the lack of direction told you by the game, but i guess some people like it bc it makes your game harder and more enjoeyable but in some places of the game it can get rly frustrating and if you are a guy like me who doesn't want to search up the internet right after i get stuck somewhere it can take you up to hours to find the right route… Expand
  5. 113
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    Um what can I say, This game is the Epidemy of first person shooters. Playing as a hot chick who also is pretty hot (And i mean UNBELIEVABLY HOT) in a cyber-punk futuristic setting which is always a treat. Yes.. it is.... Going from taking down large corporations to hunting down aliens is always a treat. And Joanna's surly voice makes me... MEEEOOOWWWW! Best game 10/10. Would rate higherUm what can I say, This game is the Epidemy of first person shooters. Playing as a hot chick who also is pretty hot (And i mean UNBELIEVABLY HOT) in a cyber-punk futuristic setting which is always a treat. Yes.. it is.... Going from taking down large corporations to hunting down aliens is always a treat. And Joanna's surly voice makes me... MEEEOOOWWWW! Best game 10/10. Would rate higher if it had X-Rated Scenes is always a treat… Expand
  6. DiegoVildez
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    really nice game, i enjoyed so much thank you so much for the design and everything
  7. arthur123456789
    Jan 25, 2023
    1
    Jogo ruim, comparando a outros jogos de nintendo 64 esse jogo aqui não nada demais.
  8. neomoonsevin
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    For it's time I always got killed but I still tried to get through it so yeah great game and I own this on the Rare Replay Xbox One
  9. nhughes
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Back in the day, this was the best FPS. One of the first games that had a really good bot experience in multiplayer.
    Such a good game. Very nostalgic for many.
  10. Pizarrator
    Nov 4, 2022
    10
    Uno de mis preferidos. Lo jugué hace dos décadas y siempre me pareció sublime.
  11. Puyu
    Aug 10, 2022
    7
    Goldeneye was a huge hit so I tried with this one and my opinion is that it's good
  12. Abdullah68947
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best game ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️☕️❤️☕️☕️❤️❤️❤️
  13. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    This game was built upon the Goldeneye engine, and yet builds extremely well upon it. I spent way too much time on this game shooting the dumb peace sim aliens in the face in the combat simulator. perfect dark is peak shooters, top FPS, rivals doom, but its just great, even with the really really dumb ai. its just good, and beats goldeneye all the way, improves on pretty much everything.
  14. eyouwhatsup
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    To this day, it is still the best FPS ever made. Amazing story mode, difficulty modes actually had a meaning, best multiplayer customization ever where you can even play with bots, epic OST, lots of things to do and complete while being always fun.

    This game did everything right. The peak of Rare.
  15. Oboeteiru0
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    Although the impact was caused by its "precuel" Golden Eye, Perfect Dark is better in all aspects, exept for the control, as perfect as the first. I didn't feel Dreamcast graphics that good at the time because of this one. That explains everything.
  16. Aluk
    Feb 9, 2022
    10
    The best FPS of its era, Better than Goldeneye and Turok. Perfect.
    El mejor FPS de su era, Perfecto.
  17. grimreapersims
    Jan 11, 2022
    9
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  18. OliRock92
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    Bought this in December 2021. Did I like it although it's so old now? Heck yes! I'm not even a FPS guy but this game kicks butt! The graphics are incredible, pretty much on par with early PS2. The music is thrilling, the story, although a bit simple, does the job (still got me surprised near the halfway point since I jumped in blind though). The controls are what might put some people offBought this in December 2021. Did I like it although it's so old now? Heck yes! I'm not even a FPS guy but this game kicks butt! The graphics are incredible, pretty much on par with early PS2. The music is thrilling, the story, although a bit simple, does the job (still got me surprised near the halfway point since I jumped in blind though). The controls are what might put some people off since it only uses a single joystick but I found them really good. The game was made with the N64 controller in mind and it shows! They were pretty spot-on as well as the rest of the game. The game is also fully voice acted, which adds to the immersion. It's a little on the short side but it's highly re-playable. I beat it on Agent difficulty and am not bored of the game yet so I'm off for another go on the higher difficulty! The Multiplayer is also really nice. I only tried it with computers (or Simulants like the game calls them) and even then, it was a blast! I cannot recommend this game enough! A real must play!… Expand
  19. Splatter01
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I waited 5 years for this game and was rewarded with the best, most beautiful, hottest first-person shooter, which also told one of the best stories. Perfect Game, Perfect Gameplay, Perfect Story, Perfect Dark. Joanna is Dark, Joanna is Perfect, Joanna is Perfect Dark.
  20. davey16
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    This from the moment I got to play this as a kid to now playing it on my Xbox One has been one of my favorite games of all time. Id rate it an 11 if I could.
  21. Linkray
    May 3, 2021
    10
    A lot of missions, a lot things to do in them, good story, skedars and maians, was excelent to me.
  22. JakubTyszko
    Feb 14, 2021
    4
    Overly complicated shoot em up. Nothing special. A bad remake of Golden eye.
  23. Nikkeru
    Oct 24, 2020
    10
    I'm still playing this game. Better than goldeneye. Best Nintendo 64 game made.
  24. enjekt
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    At the time, GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark were really the best shooters on consoles (everyone remembers that the first PlayStation, which in Russia was distributed more than others, could not boast of anything like this, everyone was happy there and the port of the second Quake), but on PC in the year of release Perfect Dark has already released No One Lives Forever. Therefore, if youAt the time, GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark were really the best shooters on consoles (everyone remembers that the first PlayStation, which in Russia was distributed more than others, could not boast of anything like this, everyone was happy there and the port of the second Quake), but on PC in the year of release Perfect Dark has already released No One Lives Forever. Therefore, if you have always played shooters on your computer, then the remake of the console game in 2000 will hardly touch any important strings in you. Because in a similar scenario — a latex-clad spy, a level with snowmobile racing, the near future instead of the 60s, big-headed aliens instead of Soviet generals with missiles-Perfect Dark completely lost No One Lives Forever. There were no situations so unusual as a jump without a parachute, no characters so vivid, no script and dialogue so stunning (they were increasingly technical), and no gadgets so inventive as exploding compact boxes. Even if you discount the difference in power between the then PC and Nintendo 64, these (released at the same time) games were like on different planets, so it would have been quite difficult for us to admire Perfect Dark even then.

    It is difficult to do this now, although the new models combined with the old, very simple animation give an interesting visual effect, making you think that the original game looked like this initially (in fact — much worse). Levels, as in many shooters of that time, consist of the same type of corridors that make you remember all the charms of the game design of the 90s-here you often get stuck just because you do not know where to go next and what to do (although, it would seem, all the enemies are killed and the doors are found).

    Perfect Dark
    As a shooter, the game is charming in its own way-it's nice to shoot, there are a lot of weapons.

    In this sense, Perfect Dark is one of the brightest representatives of the console school, which is now almost impossible to meet. The level of difficulty here determines not only the number and strength of enemies, but also the design of locations. Behind the same door at different levels of complexity, you can find both a storage room and a plot-important secret laboratory. And for high-speed passage of levels here give out special rewards, the good enemies are very slow and think for a long time before opening fire.

    But the success of the original Perfect Dark is due not only to the lack of good shooters on consoles, but primarily to multiplayer, which was then one of the best in the genre. The game could be played in a co-op, there was a split screen for four players and several multiplayer modes. Now they have added the ability to play through Xbox Live, so if in 2000 you really missed the opportunity to fight with other Nintendo fans on the Internet, now it has appeared.

    * * *
    However, the fact remains that if you once had a PC, but did not have a Nintendo 64, Perfect Dark is unlikely to impress you — most likely, you have already seen several much better shooters (in the same 2000, we recall, there was also a Deus Ex). Rare try first of all for their old fans who have remained with them since the time of N64 and who in the Wake of the release of Perfect Dark flooded the entire Internet with petitions asking them to release a remake of Golden Eye 007. Those would be happy, but Nintendo does not allow it yet.    … Expand
  25. BulletTimeTails
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    An incredible game with an amazing world, interesting characters, great shooting, memorable action and the music, oh god. The music! and of course a story that keeps you interested all the time because there´s always something happening and it´s always exciting! Perfect Dark is one of those games that i can call a masterpiece. If you own a N64 with an expansion pack then play it right now.
  26. Pedrofg
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Great graphics, great story and arguably the best multiplayer experience ever at its time and maybe even to date. I remember playing this game every weekend for well over an year, maybe even more, with my friends with local split screen multiplayer. There was just so much to do, so many cool maps, so many great and creative weapons (farsight, laptop gun, etc) . All the challenges, theGreat graphics, great story and arguably the best multiplayer experience ever at its time and maybe even to date. I remember playing this game every weekend for well over an year, maybe even more, with my friends with local split screen multiplayer. There was just so much to do, so many cool maps, so many great and creative weapons (farsight, laptop gun, etc) . All the challenges, the insane number of bots you could add to the multiplayer with a number of different characteristics all of that added up to a virtually infinite amount of multiplayer options. Even to this day I've never had quite the same multiplayer experience as with Perfect Dark. 10/10, no question.… Expand
  27. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    10
    To date, one of the best shooters I've ever played. At the level of half life. Has it all. A great gameplay, a great story and in the technical section of the best of the 90's generation.
  28. LiquidSnekMGS
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    This game is one of the great FPS, on the shelf with Doom, Call of Duty, and Goldeneye 007. The suspense element being portrayed through the darkness works really well. The combat system feels refined, and the wide range of weapons helps. A great game to play with friends, or by yourself.
  29. Neo86
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    Still my favorite game next to oscerina of time. At that time the best multi-player on consoles ever released. The multi-player is still massively fun in 2019. 4 friends, a couch, and a few beers and you will have an evening for the ages.
  30. LuisAntonio
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    The best FPS that you can find in the N64. This video game doesn't have Turok 2 graphics, but it is better in everything else.
  31. Dazed-man
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Best Ego Shooter of that console that game owns it all: coop story,gameplay, graphics, multiplayer-4player ,modes with bots,KI, challenges , Also there is so much to do !
    Btw
    This Game was my Nr.1 Ego Shooter experience Wow for that all time classic
  32. arostislavna
    Mar 9, 2019
    10
    I gave this a 10, but it should probably be a 9.9, simply because of it's frame drops.

    The multiplayer is vastly superior to Goldeneye, and IF this console had internet support infrastructure would have been where Halo 1 was.
  33. reallcer
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    el mejor puto juego de nintendo 64, muy divertido tanto en single player como multi.
  34. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    9
    This is really a great game, there is so much to love about it, must play for sure!
  35. antenneone
    Oct 14, 2018
    9
    Secuela espiritual de Goldeneye para N64. Mejorando muchas cosas del anterior se convierte en un imprescindible no solo de la N64 sino del género. Obra maestra
  36. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    Rare's second masterpiece. It's even better than "Goldeneye 007"! A must play for first-person shooter fans. One of the best N64 games ever made. I would rate this with a 10 out of 10.
  37. ulisesrr
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    The undisputed, best ever FPS game ever. I am playing it right now, almost 10 years on. Nothing will ever touch this game in any way, shape or form. Unless they remake it, and I'm not talking about Perfect Dark Zero. What a poor, poor attempt. This is second to Ocarina of Time, on my Best Games of All Time list. Thank you Rare.
  38. lalorocks
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is perfect, better than many FPS of new generations, it has a lot of modes to play, the multiplayer and the history are perfect, I cant imagine if this game were online multiplayer, it would be the best
  39. angelmetacritic
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Simplemente maravilloso, jugabilidad frenética, banda sonora de infarto, efectos de cine, Un juego PERFECTO imprescindible en una nintendo 64, si tuviera que elegir un solo juego de entre todas las joyas que tiene esta consola sin lugar a dudas seria perfect dark.
  40. iamevilhomer
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    I wish I could give this game a 10. I really do. But no game is perfect. Although ironically this game is pretty much as close to perfect as any game can get honestly...

    I'm trying to think of bad things but I would just be nit picking... Like how some guns are a bit op... Like how some characters are short and harder to shoot... Things that can be easily avoided basically lol.    I wish I could give this game a 10. I really do. But no game is perfect. Although ironically this game is pretty much as close to perfect as any game can get honestly...

    I'm trying to think of bad things but I would just be nit picking...

    Like how some guns are a bit op...

    Like how some characters are short and harder to shoot...

    Things that can be easily avoided basically lol.

    Some of the missions can be a little cryptic just like in golden eye as well but that can be looked at as a good thing. I would rather have to figure stuff out then be playing a linear game like call of duty. Kind of think of it I would rather play any shooter that's not cod lol.

    The story is good but gets rather goofy once the alien Elvis shows up but hey... Sci fi is always goofy to a certain degree so whatever..

    But onto the good things about the game. Great sound track. Great game play. Great replay value. Great options. Ground breaking features that shooters today don't have for some dumb reason like controllable bots in multiplayer and the counter coop mode. Tons of weapons that all have second functions most of which are very awesome. It's one of the best shooters ever made. It's up there with half life, halo, doom etc etc.... This shooter changed the way we think of shooters like those other greats I just mentioned.

    And please don't forget to go to the firing range in this game... Something very special about it that I can't quite put my finger on but you will want to mess around in this part of the game for days on end honestly...    … Expand
  41. BazZzilio
    Aug 23, 2016
    8
    One of the best games of generation. Except poor framerate and dispute stealth mechanic in certain levels - all other think are awesome. The Xbox 360 port is strong reccomendation to play
  42. davidESP
    Aug 5, 2016
    10
    Este es para mi el mejor shooter de la historia.Campaña buena con estilo futurista y cooperativa mas modo multijugador muy bueno ojala saquen la 3 parte
  43. EpicLadySponge
    May 16, 2016
    10
    I have never experienced a Nintendo 64 game that manages to get everything right other than the usual Super Mario 64, but then I tried Perfect Dark. Makes me want to play it again.
  44. joshuadegreiff
    Dec 2, 2015
    10
    What I can say the game best shotting ever, one of the best memories of my childhood was this game, the reply value is amazing, the graphics stunning in the time of Nintendo 64, one of the best games ever made in multiplayer, kinda sorta open world to choice missions, sub missions, the downside is just a knock off of GoldenEye in the gameplay, the story is not the best of the gaming butWhat I can say the game best shotting ever, one of the best memories of my childhood was this game, the reply value is amazing, the graphics stunning in the time of Nintendo 64, one of the best games ever made in multiplayer, kinda sorta open world to choice missions, sub missions, the downside is just a knock off of GoldenEye in the gameplay, the story is not the best of the gaming but better than EA or Activision plots stories no offense. This game never been so good! Hope they will do more in the future this could be a permanent franchise!… Expand
  45. Andjelico95
    May 30, 2015
    10
    This is the best FPS game you can find. You will feel the big action when playing the Story mode, even on the Arcade mode! You will love the weapons, especially the soundtrack. There are so much to do on this game, like training and hours of fun with arcade and story mode with different difficulties. Lovely courses and atmosphere.

    Don't forget to try out this game, you will love it!
  46. halflifeistrash
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    This game is flawless, Not only does it have a brilliant single player mode, but you can also get friends to play with, or even against you in the missions. Tons of great extras to keep you occupied for hundreds of hours, and an outstanding multiplayer deathmatch mode with heaps of different modes to play on. The pinnacle of game design.
  47. Shady313
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    10/10 ................................................................................................................................................
  48. Keywielder
    Feb 4, 2015
    10
    Let me tell you, this is one of the best games on Nintendo 64. It is basically a more upgraded version of 007 Goldeneye for Nintendo 64 but adds lots of different and amazing features. If you were one of those people that always wanted to play 007 with others but couldn't, this is the game to play because not only did it have multiplayer but it had game modes where you could play againstLet me tell you, this is one of the best games on Nintendo 64. It is basically a more upgraded version of 007 Goldeneye for Nintendo 64 but adds lots of different and amazing features. If you were one of those people that always wanted to play 007 with others but couldn't, this is the game to play because not only did it have multiplayer but it had game modes where you could play against computers (or what as they call "simulants") without having to play with a real person. It also had characters who could talk instead of having text boxes on the screen to know what they are saying. It had over 50 different guns and some guns could use x-ray vision to see and shoot through walls. The campaign mode is great and it makes a lot of sense. One thing that made the game even more awesome is the fact that you had to have a compatible control pack to play the game because the game has so much memory for the Nintendo 64 to handle. Another thing that was cool about the game is the fact that you can customize the multiplayer game. Also this game takes place in the future. There are over 20 maps to choose from and over 50 different characters to choose from. This game is AMAZING.… Expand
  49. Andjelico
    Nov 6, 2014
    10
    Goldeneye is one of the best shooters i have played, but then comes the masterpiece, Perfect Dark: Perfect Gameplay, Perfect Music, Perfect Weapons, Perfect Missions!
  50. lazatoy
    Jun 5, 2014
    6
    If you guys are questioning my 6...
    keep reading.
    Goldeneye 007 should be known as a cult classic, and thank god a spiritual successor exists. Pros: -The graphics... holy crap the graphics! this (at the time) was a major improvement on goldeneye, and probably some of the best from the N64 -It actually looks pretty nice, graphics or not, give this game a try -Cool Challenge mode    If you guys are questioning my 6...
    keep reading.
    Goldeneye 007 should be known as a cult classic,
    and thank god a spiritual successor exists.

    Pros:
    -The graphics... holy crap the graphics! this (at the time) was a major improvement on goldeneye, and probably some of the best from the N64
    -It actually looks pretty nice, graphics or not, give this game a try
    -Cool Challenge mode
    -This game went on to shape one of my favorite games ever made: timesplitters 2 and 3
    -The setting is cool as hell! and thanks to the pretty outdated graphics, story missions are AWESOME looking.
    -You start in the HQ, which you can explore to see many different things about the game
    Cons:
    -The A.I. is NOT too great. while it seems pretty good in the story mode, but in challenge mode,
    the enemy's run into WALLS and when they do see you they run anywhere EXCEPT you location, and
    only shoot when you're REALLY close, though, the A.I. in this game is better then some of the A.I. on the newer games (Thor god of thunder, the walking dead survival instinct, etc.)
    -The multiplayer... yeah its great and all but I still think goldeneye had it better.
    -The story mode is pretty cool, but REALLY frustrating
    -The controls are not to great... if you like games where if you press up, you look down, this isn't much of a problem, but considering goldeneye didn't do it like this, and how uncomfortable it is ruins it, also, no, you can't change it.
    -While the HQ is nice and vast... its really easy to get lost in.

    So that's my review.
    Don't ask me about zero or what the f*ck the were thinking on that one...
    because I never played it, nor do I own a 360!
    This game is a classic, just be aware of the package.    … Expand
  51. joaopontesvaz
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Graphics: 9.8 Sound: 10 Gameplay: 9.8 Fun/Story: 9.5

    The natural Goldeneye sequel on N64. Some occasional slowdown but always with nice graphics. A must-have.
  52. artoldtonelic
    May 20, 2014
    9
    The Spiritual sequel to THE BEST N64 GAME OF ALL TIME GOLDENEYE 007, a comparable futuristic female agent with aiming or not aiming options making the game almost unique. The character models were still great for it's time but not revolutionary and neither the setting that a few times may have been too dark. The biggest thing about this game it's the unlocking extra mission content andThe Spiritual sequel to THE BEST N64 GAME OF ALL TIME GOLDENEYE 007, a comparable futuristic female agent with aiming or not aiming options making the game almost unique. The character models were still great for it's time but not revolutionary and neither the setting that a few times may have been too dark. The biggest thing about this game it's the unlocking extra mission content and multi-player content improved from Goldeneye but it doesn't impact you graphically or hilariously like 007 did back in 1997. Despite that the voice acting it's way much better than all of rareware games that I have played before and maybe even after this game so I gave it A 9.254 THE 3rd BEST GAME EVER MADE ON N64.… Expand
  53. sprintinmario
    Feb 9, 2014
    10
    All hail the greatest FPS ever made. Perfect pushed the n64 to its **** limits. The music of this game is incredible the graphics look AMAZING for a game that game out in 2000. THe sc-fi story theme allows for you to go to some interesting locales such as: RUined Temples, Villages on the cost, Underground labs, ETC. This game is a huge improvement over Goldeneye 007 which was Rareware'sAll hail the greatest FPS ever made. Perfect pushed the n64 to its **** limits. The music of this game is incredible the graphics look AMAZING for a game that game out in 2000. THe sc-fi story theme allows for you to go to some interesting locales such as: RUined Temples, Villages on the cost, Underground labs, ETC. This game is a huge improvement over Goldeneye 007 which was Rareware's last fps on the n64 in 1997. After three long hard years Rare delivered the biggest n64 game ive ever played. I have absolutley no complaints about this game oh before i for get RARE says that only 5% of gamers will beat it on the hardest diffculty so threres that to challenge yourself to so yeah. I give this my completionist rating of : COMPLETE IT… Expand
  54. Incarta
    Feb 7, 2014
    7
    Other than in looks, I fail to see what was so special about perfect dark. It's good, but not so great as some shooters I played in the n64 era. It hasn't aged too well either
  55. Kinaibhlan
    Dec 18, 2013
    10
    By far my favorite game of all time without a doubt. Made by the greatest company ever Rareware it has amazing graphics for its time and so much replay value that I can play this game at any time and not be bored. There is so much customization in the multiplayer for endless amounts of ways to play. The single player is also very well done and is what I play the most. Thanks to the cheatsBy far my favorite game of all time without a doubt. Made by the greatest company ever Rareware it has amazing graphics for its time and so much replay value that I can play this game at any time and not be bored. There is so much customization in the multiplayer for endless amounts of ways to play. The single player is also very well done and is what I play the most. Thanks to the cheats you can just casually play the single player with all guns and just have a blast. Make the enemies harder by giving them shields and rocket launchers for more fun. I can't really think of anything this game does wrong. The beta version of the game was going to allow you to put custom heads on characters for multiplayer which would have been epic.… Expand
  56. Berix
    May 10, 2013
    10
    If you thought Goldeneye 007 was great, Perfect Dark will blow away to parts beyond. Improving on nearly every single thing that made Goldeneye great, Perfect Dark is, for the lack of a better word, perfect.
  57. hoppimike
    Apr 19, 2013
    10
    I felt compelled to give this game a 10. I mean ultimately if you don't give Perfect Dark a 10... then what on Earth DOES deserve a 10?

    Everything about this game is compelling and satisfying with quality and developer talent dripping from it. Imaginative, varied and fast-paced gameplay, captivating mission objectives and levels, great characters, amazing weapons, just an overall    I felt compelled to give this game a 10. I mean ultimately if you don't give Perfect Dark a 10... then what on Earth DOES deserve a 10?

    Everything about this game is compelling and satisfying with quality and developer talent dripping from it.

    Imaginative, varied and fast-paced gameplay, captivating mission objectives and levels, great characters, amazing weapons, just an overall excellent game. The multiplayer is also great (for it's time, not sure about by modern standards as I haven't played it much recently!).

    As for flaws... some of the mission objectives aren't too clear. Some of the dialogue and story and stuff is a bit cheesy. Some of the levels are weaker than others (inevitably).

    Overall however, Perfect Dark is without doubt one of the finest games ever made     … Expand
  58. Ambient_Malice
    Feb 4, 2013
    10
    Perfect Dark is the most perfect first person shooter videogame ever created. I know that is a bold claim, and the game is not everybody's cup of tea. But why should art have to apologise just because it was designed with an ethos some find disagreeable? Do we judge Pink Floyd for not sounding like Queen? Both are masterful music groups with masterful music. Perfect Dark is a masterpiecePerfect Dark is the most perfect first person shooter videogame ever created. I know that is a bold claim, and the game is not everybody's cup of tea. But why should art have to apologise just because it was designed with an ethos some find disagreeable? Do we judge Pink Floyd for not sounding like Queen? Both are masterful music groups with masterful music. Perfect Dark is a masterpiece of video-game design. If players are unable to tolerate the slow pacing, lack of hand-holding, or the science fiction storyline, that is really their own fault.

    Perfect Dark is filled with features which 13 years of development since have failed to recapture: Destroyable lighting, locational damage on enemies, surrendering AI, an array of clever weapons, non-lethal combat as a viable option, and alternate means of completing common objectives.

    The story is clever, humourous, and told very well via voiced conversations and cutscenes which book-end each mission. Joanna Dark is an interesting protagonist. I can't think of any videogame with a better female lead.

    Also of note is the multiplayer functionality, including well-designed cooperative, the combat simulator, and the inclusion of key maps from Goldeneye.

    Some people complain about this game's framerate. Let me tell you a cute little fact. Perfect Dark runs at a maximum of 50 or 60 frames per second, depending on whether your copy is PAL or NTSC. To compare, Ocarina of Time is capped at 17-20 frames per second. The sluggish framerate is noticable during heavy action in Perfect Dark because the game is capable of running at a much higher framerate at other times. And to be frank, the framerate is not as bad as people make out, and certainly much better than Goldeneye's.

    It's difficult for me to submit this review. I fear I haven't expressed just how beautiful this game is. It changed my life, and has continued to inspire me to this day. It deserves the title of greatest first person shooter ever created, and I suggest it deserves to be considered among the greatest video-games ever created. You owe it to yourself to play this game with an open mind, and most importantly LEARN how to play it. If you've been bought up on Modern Warfare and Quake, this game will be a plodding, dull experience. But if you have a taste for Deus Ex, and games which require the player to think in order to be completed, you will enjoy it. Just make sure you find a control scheme which feels comfortable first. The default is not particularly good for aiming.

    That is all I can think to say. I love Perfect Dark.    … Expand
  59. Claytality
    Sep 27, 2012
    3
    I bought this game based on the positive reviews on Metacritic. However, the game does not age well. FPS's were not meant to be played with one joystick, and going back to that is just frustrating.
  60. chronoT
    Sep 5, 2012
    8
    This game was literally on its way to becoming on of the best N64 FPS games, then a little alien known as "Elvis" entered the picture. I thought Perfect Dark almost got it right, The game was off to a great start with nice graphics and solid story, but I personally believe Elvis killed the story and pretty much the game halfway through. Set aside from the story, the amazing graphics andThis game was literally on its way to becoming on of the best N64 FPS games, then a little alien known as "Elvis" entered the picture. I thought Perfect Dark almost got it right, The game was off to a great start with nice graphics and solid story, but I personally believe Elvis killed the story and pretty much the game halfway through. Set aside from the story, the amazing graphics and totally addicting multiplayer made this game a must have. A lot of the maps are seriously fun and the guns KICK ASS. Perfect Dark did push the N64 to its' limits using the Expansion Pack and overall was definitely worth checking out.… Expand
  61. Teru_XD
    Aug 28, 2012
    10
    Oh, God. This game is the real deal! People talk a lot about Goldeneye, but this game is even better than that! The graphics alone are the most realistic I've ever seen in a N64 game, and they blew my mind back then. The controls can be hard to get used to, especially for people who have been playing dual-analog shooters, but are extremely responsive and were top-notch for their time.Oh, God. This game is the real deal! People talk a lot about Goldeneye, but this game is even better than that! The graphics alone are the most realistic I've ever seen in a N64 game, and they blew my mind back then. The controls can be hard to get used to, especially for people who have been playing dual-analog shooters, but are extremely responsive and were top-notch for their time. One of the last great gems of gaming left to us by Rareware. Groundbreaking in every possible way.… Expand
  62. zeta204
    Aug 16, 2012
    10
    Perfect Dark is possibly the best game Rare ever made. After the success of GoldenEye, Rare went on to make the compelling story of a heroine names Joanna Dark, an operative out to destroy a rival corporation to her employer. The game was pretty revolutionary at the time and even now, is a fun game to play for anyone who enjoys older games or first-person shooters. It's worth it to playPerfect Dark is possibly the best game Rare ever made. After the success of GoldenEye, Rare went on to make the compelling story of a heroine names Joanna Dark, an operative out to destroy a rival corporation to her employer. The game was pretty revolutionary at the time and even now, is a fun game to play for anyone who enjoys older games or first-person shooters. It's worth it to play one of the originals.… Expand
  63. kane148
    Aug 6, 2012
    7
    I never saw the appeal of this game. It's not bad, just not all that good. While I liked the voiced dialogue, which was very innovative for the time, the graphics were stylistically unappealing and detracted from the quality of the game. Moreover, some of the maps were obvious re-skins of Goldeneye maps, which just made the devs look lazy, and overall it lacked the charm of that game. ItI never saw the appeal of this game. It's not bad, just not all that good. While I liked the voiced dialogue, which was very innovative for the time, the graphics were stylistically unappealing and detracted from the quality of the game. Moreover, some of the maps were obvious re-skins of Goldeneye maps, which just made the devs look lazy, and overall it lacked the charm of that game. It did offer some interesting innovations though, like secondary modes for weapons,… Expand
  64. Ross1021670
    Aug 3, 2012
    10
    This is the best shooter i have played to date. When i heard it was going onto X-box i almost cried. It had the best multiplayer of it's time. And was the most revoulutoinary Shooter ever. Every one was shocked that halo 2 had duel wielding so did this game. I still play it today.
  65. takepantsoff
    Jul 28, 2012
    10
    The best first person shooter ever made. The best multiplayer. The best singleplayer campaign(I cant even count how many times ive gone rogue and killed everyone on Airforce One cooperatively) and some of the best graphics of its time.
  66. eduinsane
    Jun 10, 2012
    10
    On consoles, this was the height of FPS, then the industry started over with hype and the unrevolutionary Halo. U could disarm enemy's and shoot them with it! A lot of people only want minimal gameplay in their games so they immediately give Goldeneye the nod. i like Goldeneye, but i also keep it real because overall i like FPS games in general.
  67. Theguyoffire
    May 30, 2012
    9
    This game is way better then goldeneye. It has Coop, MP bots, and a better story.
  68. bestbloodyday
    May 29, 2012
    9
    Inspired by the classic 007 Golden Eye game, Perfect Dark adds its own elements. PD shows a pretty long single player campaign, but that isn't everything. PD also brings lots of multi player missions (which you can play on your own thanks to the enemy IA). You can also customize your own game with the IA and have fun for hours. There are 40+ weapons, some of them brought from Golden EyeInspired by the classic 007 Golden Eye game, Perfect Dark adds its own elements. PD shows a pretty long single player campaign, but that isn't everything. PD also brings lots of multi player missions (which you can play on your own thanks to the enemy IA). You can also customize your own game with the IA and have fun for hours. There are 40+ weapons, some of them brought from Golden Eye 007. The only bad thing is the lack of innovation from the 007 game (PD is just the same, but with more elements).… Expand
  69. Vatolicious
    May 28, 2012
    10
    Perfect Dark is the BEST FPS of all time. Sorry to the kids who are coming back 10 years later and not finding it up to your standards. You need to learn to respect where things came from. If you didn't experience it when it was brand new than I am sorry, you really missed out.
  70. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    10
    This game was another classic. Addicting gameplay. Music is awesome...A game that will be remembered for a lifetime. So much fun with friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  71. matheusaporta
    Jan 6, 2012
    10
    A timeless classic that changed the way fps ar done til today.... they tryied to emulate this king of game many times later, but they have never got closer
  72. Luigibarqs
    Dec 22, 2011
    10
    In an older and simpler time, First Person Shooters where not very common on consoles back in the time of this game's creation, they where mostly only on PCs. When 007 Goldeneye proved that even on simple cartridge technology that great First Person Shooter single player and multiplayer experiences where possible, the genre exploded at the thought of the possibilities. Perfect Dark is aIn an older and simpler time, First Person Shooters where not very common on consoles back in the time of this game's creation, they where mostly only on PCs. When 007 Goldeneye proved that even on simple cartridge technology that great First Person Shooter single player and multiplayer experiences where possible, the genre exploded at the thought of the possibilities. Perfect Dark is a indirect sequel to 007 Goldeneye in the sense of improved engine, interface and features even though it was not related to James Bond at all. The storyline is beautifully crafted with the ability to play the story mode in single player, co-op, and counter-operative (your friend controls enemy guards). Multiplayerer deathmatch had heavy improvements with the ability to select all weapons to appear on the map, creation of your own character skin and your personal gameplay settings, map selection, save files full of multiplayer statistics and rankings, team settings, AI difficulty and personality settings, multiple game modes, music, specialized deathmatch missions, and the ability to save match settings and load them on a whim.In conclusion, I'll be perfectly honest here, as a person who absolutely despises the bland, repetitive and uncreative of nature of most games in the First Person Shooter genre (especially in most recent years with games like call of duty), this game feels so fresh, unique, interesting and daring. I had an absolute blast playing this game back in the day when it was new and playing it with my friends recently, we has just as much fun if not more reliving this masterpiece of a game.… Expand
  73. XRAIN
    Oct 27, 2011
    9
    Wonderful game. The single player is great and has the best kind of difficulty setting. The more difficult difficulty level, the more objectives you get. It has fine amount of variation and the action feels great. Multiplayer isin't not so great though. It has co-op mode and counter operative mode, where one of the players is enemy and tries to stop other player from completing the level.Wonderful game. The single player is great and has the best kind of difficulty setting. The more difficult difficulty level, the more objectives you get. It has fine amount of variation and the action feels great. Multiplayer isin't not so great though. It has co-op mode and counter operative mode, where one of the players is enemy and tries to stop other player from completing the level. The basic deathmatch is outdated though, because it gives too high advance to players, who collect weapons (You start unarmed). It's still must buy game though.… Expand
  74. rockyboss7
    Oct 17, 2011
    10
    El mejor shooter que he visto. Un juego bueno y muy completo, perfecto tanto para el modo un jugador como para el multiplayer. Una autentica joya de la N64
  75. casualjames
    Aug 20, 2011
    10
    I could itemize each aspect of the game, but what's the point. Everything is great. Everything a FPS fan could have wished, it's here. My only complaint is that a few single-player levels are too labyrinthic. But that's just a droplet of strain in an ocean of enjoyment. A game bordering on perfection.
  76. steven14329
    Jun 12, 2011
    10
    Clocked more hours than any other n64 title, and wore out quite a few joysticks. It's a damn shame the sequel on the 360 didn't show new fps' how its done...
  77. JS
    Dec 16, 2009
    10
    Possibly the best FPS ever made. Intricate storyline, intricate gameplay, unsurpassable multiplayer. This game had it all. When games like Halo 1 were dishing out the worn out Golden Eye recipe, Perfect Dark pushed the FPS genre into a new era - until games like Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter pushed us back into the Dark Ages. There are so many things to do with this game. You can play Possibly the best FPS ever made. Intricate storyline, intricate gameplay, unsurpassable multiplayer. This game had it all. When games like Halo 1 were dishing out the worn out Golden Eye recipe, Perfect Dark pushed the FPS genre into a new era - until games like Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter pushed us back into the Dark Ages. There are so many things to do with this game. You can play the great, lengthy storyline and all its missions; coop, single-player, or versus (friends play as bad guys). The AI bots in multiplayer are amazing. There's a ton of templates to choose from, and the Ai is superb. I haven't seen a game to match it since. so many neat gadgets to mess with, and a massive arsenal of weapons; the likes of which haven't been seen since. Brilliant game.… Expand
  78. JoshN
    Nov 8, 2009
    10
    This game is the greatest shooter that I have played, They should make a sequel, but none of that perfect dark zero CRAP again
  79. MichaelS
    Oct 6, 2009
    10
    Classic shooter that, despite imperfections even for its time, did an astounding job of blowing Goldeneye clean out of the water. I don't think I've ever been so excited about one video game, and I'm sure I never will be again.
  80. JoeT.
    Jul 27, 2009
    10
    The undisputed, best ever FPS game ever. I am playing it right now, almost 10 years on. Nothing will ever touch this game in any way, shape or form. Unless they remake it, and I'm not talking about Perfect Dark Zero. What a poor, poor attempt. This is second to Ocarina of Time, on my Best Games of All Time list. Thank you Rare.
  81. Ryan
    Jul 3, 2009
    10
    Ah, Perfect Dark... It isn't the perfect game, but then again, what is? Nothing is ever perfect; things may be built upon. But for what Rare could achieve in game design at the time, it was, and should be, considered perfect. The frames per second lag with a lot of action, but really, that's the only offsetting thing about the game. Everything else is flawless, from the vast Ah, Perfect Dark... It isn't the perfect game, but then again, what is? Nothing is ever perfect; things may be built upon. But for what Rare could achieve in game design at the time, it was, and should be, considered perfect. The frames per second lag with a lot of action, but really, that's the only offsetting thing about the game. Everything else is flawless, from the vast aresenal of weapons, all of which sport secondary functions that may even completely revolutionize said weapon, to the vast amount of challenge and unlockables there are in the game. And of course, the multiplayer is not to be missed. The AI is so advanced that you won't just be trying to win multiplayer matches against 'em - you'll be hoping just to get one kill in against them! The name of the game says it all. It's just a shame that more people didn't get to play it, as it was released near the end of the N64's "lifespan". I count myself lucky as I am among those. Get the game if you still can, as it is the best first-person shooter I've played to date, and it is unlikely that fact will change anytime soon!… Expand
  82. PD}PaulK.ofthePerfectDarkEliteClan(cod)
    Mar 17, 2009
    10
    This is definitely the best shooter for the Nintendo 64 system. An honorable mention is Goldeneye 007, but Perfect Dark is a far and distant FIRST! If u are a gamer and u already have done everything there is to do in Goldeneye, there is none more superior than Perfect Dark. Not even the PC has FPS that rival the ideas of this great shooter! It came too late in the N64 life cycle but if u This is definitely the best shooter for the Nintendo 64 system. An honorable mention is Goldeneye 007, but Perfect Dark is a far and distant FIRST! If u are a gamer and u already have done everything there is to do in Goldeneye, there is none more superior than Perfect Dark. Not even the PC has FPS that rival the ideas of this great shooter! It came too late in the N64 life cycle but if u want competition and skill, look no further. This is complex. It has the type of weapons YOU didn't know u wanted. Each weapon has a secondary function. On consoles, this was the height of FPS, then the industry started over with hype and the unrevolutionary Halo. U could disarm enemy's and shoot them with it! A lot of people only want minimal gameplay in their games so they immediately give Goldeneye the nod. i like Goldeneye, but i also keep it real because overall i like FPS games in general. Features (for its time): -Many CREATIVE AND DIVERSE weapons -Bots -Limitless CUSTOMIZABLE multiplayer (with humans or bots) Bots can have customizable personalities, teams, and difficulties Custom Tracks (from the game) in MP Create teams of 4 -Player Creation -Better Stats -No Invisible Guardrails -Nice Graphics -Single Player Story Of Epic Movie Material -Co-Op (with human or bot) -Counter Op in story mode (how many games do that?) -Great MUSIC!! -Great strategy -Hidden Levels (SP and MP) -Voiceovers and animations for the enemies -Actual Blood -Made by one of the greatest companies of all time ('RARE' -donkey kong country, killer instinct, rc pro am, marble madness, starfox GC, goldeneye 007, conkers bfd [another excellent game actually made for the N64], and others i forget) by the way, Perfect Dark Zero is NOT Perfect Dark!! This is NOT a rip off of Goldeneye! The only similarities are the engine and structure of the game (ex: doom3, quake 4). How can RareWare rip off their own product? They wanted to do a lot of this at the time of GE007 but 007 is its own licence so they waited to put it in their own product. Result is something that came late in the systems life and never got its deserved credit for giving u more than ANY modern FPS to date (3/17/09) The reviewer Eric S. has absolutely no idea and it shows. Also Eric, this game is great with friends.… Expand
  83. TiagoJ
    Dec 30, 2008
    10
    One of the best FPS ever released! One of the best multiplayer modes in a console. One of the best graphics in its decade. Simply perfect! The game I've spent more time in all my life.
  84. MaxB
    Jul 25, 2008
    10
    There's a reason this game is called Perfect Dark - it is both. The plot isn't worth a damn, and character development is frankly shameful, but the controls, visuals, sound and feel of the game are just unmatched by anything else on the N64, and in this gamer's opinion, any other platform to date. This is how a shooter should be done. Timeless. Many people are talking about There's a reason this game is called Perfect Dark - it is both. The plot isn't worth a damn, and character development is frankly shameful, but the controls, visuals, sound and feel of the game are just unmatched by anything else on the N64, and in this gamer's opinion, any other platform to date. This is how a shooter should be done. Timeless. Many people are talking about the possibility of this game appearing on Microsoft's Xbox Live Arcade - this idea is frankly repugnant to me (despite owning an Xbox 360) - those Halo fanboys don't deserve this kind of brilliance.… Expand
  85. TomW
    May 5, 2008
    5
    This game would be legendary, if it weren't for the horrid, horrid framerates. As such, its depressing because its awesomeness is matched only by the frustration of trying to actually play it. At the start of Level 2 where you have to snipe, things get down to 5 frames per sec. That is bullshit.
  86. TheWargamer
    May 2, 2008
    10
    Ah, a timeless classic... Let's start by addressing the naysayers. Yes, the graphics aren't great anymore. Yes, the game turns to Perfect Lag whenever chain explosions kick off. Yes, the AI does seem to "cheat" if you know what you're looking for... but none of that matters. Perfect Dark is a thing of beauty. I could talk for hours about the single player mode alone and Ah, a timeless classic... Let's start by addressing the naysayers. Yes, the graphics aren't great anymore. Yes, the game turns to Perfect Lag whenever chain explosions kick off. Yes, the AI does seem to "cheat" if you know what you're looking for... but none of that matters. Perfect Dark is a thing of beauty. I could talk for hours about the single player mode alone and never mention the fantastic single-player mode, which remains challenging to this day. The reason I am going to stick so much with Multiplayer is, as all reviews of Halo 3 prove, people seem to value Multiplayer above all else. Perfect Dark has THE BEST Multiplayer around; the "Simulants" (Console-controlled Bots) outshine most other games, and frankly any game that came out after Perfect Dark that DIDN'T include Bots cannot be forgiven of this crime. Perfect Dark is showing its age, but it is nonetheless a shining example of how gaming should be. There are so many game modes, weapons and unlockables you'll be kept busy for YEARS, and many of the things we take for granted originated here. An all-time classic.… Expand
  87. FabianM.
    Dec 27, 2007
    10
    A rare beauty and one of the most accomplished and well designed games of the century that has kept me going for 8 years.
  88. Starfire
    Oct 23, 2007
    10
    This game is certainly an unusual classic in the FPS world. With so many modes, including the combat simulator, hours and hours of play were on offer throughout a stunningly realised sci-fi, cyberpunk world. This must be one of the most complete' games ever- the atmosphere, the weapons (especially the laptop gun), the variety of enemies and areas on offer. A still unmatched This game is certainly an unusual classic in the FPS world. With so many modes, including the combat simulator, hours and hours of play were on offer throughout a stunningly realised sci-fi, cyberpunk world. This must be one of the most complete' games ever- the atmosphere, the weapons (especially the laptop gun), the variety of enemies and areas on offer. A still unmatched experience that offers endless enjoyment.… Expand
  89. JoshH.
    Oct 22, 2007
    10
    Easily one of the best games ever made. Interesting and complex storyline, the origin of secondary "weapon modes", characters with fantastic voice-acting, and amazing music..it's transcending!
  90. SangS
    Aug 13, 2007
    10
    This was a great game. I bought it just recently (2006) because I played the xbox version at a friend's apoartment and it was awesome I had to get it for my N64 (I dont own an xbox 360) I thoroughly enjoy the multiplayer mode. Now that I've played PDZ and PD I know the entire story!
  91. MattyD.
    Apr 19, 2007
    10
    Ridiculously unbelievable. I have never played a game so packed and never will. Seriously the best console experience of a lifetime.
  92. William
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    Frame rate suffers, but in my opinion much much better than halo or half life 1 and 2. I didn't enjoy Goldeneye as much as this. The guns are well designed. The singleplayer and multiplayer modes have so many options that it thrashes anything ever since it was made.
  93. GuidoP.
    Feb 12, 2007
    10
    I'm not entirely sure why nobody mentions that the Combat Simulator, aside from being a great multiplayer tool, is equally adept at increasing the single-player experience. Getting the highest ranking in Combat Simulator must be one of Video Gaming's most taxing challenges, and this goal can be reached either with a friend, or alone with an ocean of ruthless bots. Of course, the I'm not entirely sure why nobody mentions that the Combat Simulator, aside from being a great multiplayer tool, is equally adept at increasing the single-player experience. Getting the highest ranking in Combat Simulator must be one of Video Gaming's most taxing challenges, and this goal can be reached either with a friend, or alone with an ocean of ruthless bots. Of course, the former is preferable, but the latter, if you don't happen to be with a friend, is worth noting, since, to my mind, it is the Combat Simulator, whether played alone or not, that raises what is essentially an 8 or 9 game to a definite 10 and probably one of my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  94. P3rf3ctK1ll3r
    Feb 9, 2007
    10
    I bought Perfect Dark the day it was released in the US and was completely blown away by its stuning graphics, intuitive weapons and level design, and its addictive gameplay. The unlockable cheats and 3 distinct difficulty levels add great replay value to the single player campaign, while bots and endless multiplayer customizations make the multiplayer aspect of the game impossible to put I bought Perfect Dark the day it was released in the US and was completely blown away by its stuning graphics, intuitive weapons and level design, and its addictive gameplay. The unlockable cheats and 3 distinct difficulty levels add great replay value to the single player campaign, while bots and endless multiplayer customizations make the multiplayer aspect of the game impossible to put down. While it is clear that Goldeneye revolutionized FPS's as we know it, Rare took what they had achieved in Goldeneye and brought FPS's to another level in Perfect Dark. It is unfortunate that Perfect Dark is overlooked by many people due to the fact that it was released at at the end of the Nintendo 64's life and therefore missed many people. However, if you played this game at the time of its release you would know that it is the best FPS ever made next to Goldeneye and Halo and more than deserving of its score.… Expand
  95. Alex
    Jul 8, 2006
    10
    Awesome, creative guns. Laptops that turn into sentry guns, and player-controlled rockets. Awesome!
  96. J.Cooper
    May 24, 2006
    10
    "BEST CONSOLE GAME EVER MADE" This game is just AWESOME ! "seems to be the most underrated game ever created for console", ive had the game since its release (forced me to buy the expansion) AWESOME single player missions ! Good AI especially in Special Agent and Perfect Agent difficulties.. Super fun and totally configurable multiplayer modes. The graphics were very solid for the time, "BEST CONSOLE GAME EVER MADE" This game is just AWESOME ! "seems to be the most underrated game ever created for console", ive had the game since its release (forced me to buy the expansion) AWESOME single player missions ! Good AI especially in Special Agent and Perfect Agent difficulties.. Super fun and totally configurable multiplayer modes. The graphics were very solid for the time, and the death animations and sounds are eerily realistic at times. And so much more... if you are really into FPS games, Perfect Dark sets a standard for any of the good ones out there.… Expand
  97. JonathanG.
    May 21, 2006
    10
    One fo the best games for the N64. I still play it even now in 2006. This game is a true classic no matter what anybody says. I only play really fun games years after I have beaten them and played them a whole lot. One of my favorite first person shooters of all time.
  98. Shaun
    Dec 16, 2005
    10
    It can't be a rip-off if it was made by the same people. Best console shooter ever made, and among the top shooters created for any platform. Completely innovative in so many ways, with depth to boot. I can't even begin to describe the frustration I feel as people (especially this next generation of teenagers) go through life thinking that Halo is the best thing ever, when It can't be a rip-off if it was made by the same people. Best console shooter ever made, and among the top shooters created for any platform. Completely innovative in so many ways, with depth to boot. I can't even begin to describe the frustration I feel as people (especially this next generation of teenagers) go through life thinking that Halo is the best thing ever, when Perfect Dark (created four years earlier) is still better in many ways and has been a template for all modern shooters after it. Not perfect, but I'm giving it a perfect score because it is innovative, of high quality, and beats Halo to the ground without even trying.… Expand
  99. Kyle
    Nov 3, 2005
    9
    Complete rip off of Goldeneye 007.....but in a good way. A female hero? Check. Arsenal that will blow your mind? Check. Classic N64 game. Absolutely.
  100. NEXO[ITA]
    Sep 29, 2005
    10
    The best shooting game of ever!
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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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