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. JustinG.
    Mar 1, 2002
    10
    Best shooting game then any game.
  2. EdD.
    Jul 5, 2001
    10
    The best multi player game ever!!
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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!
  11. Caleb
    Mar 12, 2005
    10
    The best game I've ever played. period.
  12. JoesophW.
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    I love this game it is sooo freaking sweet! i wish i coulda bought this sooner!
  13. Alex
    Jul 8, 2006
    10
    Awesome, creative guns. Laptops that turn into sentry guns, and player-controlled rockets. Awesome!
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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!
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Comicbookguy
    Mar 28, 2003
    10
    Best FPS EVER.
  23. 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.
  24. DanH.
    Jul 10, 2004
    10
    EASILY the best FPS ever made. f*** Halo.
  25. 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
  26. NEXO[ITA]
    Sep 29, 2005
    10
    The best shooting game of ever!
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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!
  30. 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
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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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