Perfect Dark

 Nintendo 64
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 539 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 41 out of 539
  3. Negative: 39 out of 539
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  1. JoesophW.
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    I love this game it is sooo freaking sweet! i wish i coulda bought this sooner!
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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...
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. EdD.
    Jul 5, 2001
    10
    The best multi player game ever!!
  8. 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.
  9. 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!
  10. 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.
  11. Comicbookguy
    Mar 28, 2003
    10
    Best FPS EVER.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  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. DanH.
    Jul 10, 2004
    10
    EASILY the best FPS ever made. f*** Halo.
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  25. Nikkeru
    Oct 24, 2020
    10
    I'm still playing this game. Better than goldeneye. Best Nintendo 64 game made.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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#1 Best 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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