Perfect Dark Zero

 Xbox 360
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 271 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 155 out of 271
  2. Mixed: 64 out of 271
  3. Negative: 52 out of 271
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  1. AnonymousMC
    Dec 3, 2005
    9
    Looney is an idiot. The graphics are NOT possible on PS2 or Xbox by a long shot. The game runs smooth with hardly any slowdown (some durring the cinematics, but it's a cinematic who cares?!?) /Singleplayer/ This game is NOT worth buying if your going to be playing it by your self. The true brilliance of this game is done though its multiplayer and if your not going to make use of itLooney is an idiot. The graphics are NOT possible on PS2 or Xbox by a long shot. The game runs smooth with hardly any slowdown (some durring the cinematics, but it's a cinematic who cares?!?) /Singleplayer/ This game is NOT worth buying if your going to be playing it by your self. The true brilliance of this game is done though its multiplayer and if your not going to make use of it don't even bother with this game get Call of Duty 2 instead. This games singleplayer missions aren't worth the 50 bucks. //Co-Op// The game provides a decent co-op expirience. The levels are not all great, but they're all decent especially when playing with a friend. It's just plain fun to play vs your friend in arena mode too with all the options you get (you can even put on bots). ///Live/// Live is where the game really shines. There are so many options to choose from that it never gets boring. This game will be popular on Live till Halo3 comes you can be sure of it. ---Overall--- Singleplayer missions are all fun though the story and cinematics are stupid. There is also replayability because higher difficulties give you new objectives. The game has a great ending too (not going to spoil it but lets just say you fight a really strong dude). Co-op is where the games missions shine though and I only reccomend getting this game if you have friends to play through it with you. If you have friends arena mode can be fun too with how many options you get. Live is amazing on this game and is by far its best feature. Its very easy and fast to get in a game and there are always lots of people to play with. The game runs great. There are many different weapons with cool secondary functions to use throughout the game and the levels are all great. Don't listen to idiots who tell you the graphics aren't good, because they are and there's no way Xbox or PS2 could run this game. In this one dessert level you can see for MILES and MILES and there is no fog or anything at all! +++THIS IS A GOOD GAME GO OUT AND BUY IT IF YOU HAVE 2 CONTROLERS+ AND FRIENDS+++… Expand
  2. AnonymousMC
    May 30, 2008
    9
    This game has a peculiar campaign. While the graphics shine and the levels are creatively designed, the story is the most lackluster piece of crap i've ever crossed, but you scratch this. The gameplay rocks, the scifi elements add shine, and the multiplayer rocks, and is one of the best games on the 360.
  3. Daz
    Feb 4, 2006
    9
    It's really simple - if you want an immersive fps for the 360 to play OFFLINE then get call of duty 2. If you want a great multiplyer game to play ONLINE (or offline with bots) get perfect dark zero. The single player of pdz isn't great, but online it ROCKS!
  4. DeanA.
    Mar 10, 2006
    10
    Dont listen to anything but excellent reports about this game! Its Great! XBox Live is better than playing story mode though!
  5. DavidH.
    Mar 29, 2006
    8
    Generally brilliant, although the graphical style feels overly filtered. The multiplayer is astoundingly good, and it has a wide variety of configurable features. However, the single player campaign is largely uninteresting and it pales in comparisson to the outstanding original.
  6. Exos1stW.
    Jul 29, 2006
    9
    The multiplayer is really smooth and it has a story moder co-op for once wich isn't a load of toss. Let's get one thing straight the origial was better tahn this one and this game can't replace halo.
  7. HassanW.
    Nov 30, 2005
    9
    well this game is great. i think if u have a 360 u must get this. the online is amazing. the only problem u will probably encounter is the campaign (voice acting sucks, level designs get worse)
  8. AlexP.
    Jan 27, 2006
    9
    This is a very good game. Impressive visuals, realistic gun modles, great sound and an AMAZING soundtrack. The solo missions are great, not perfect, but unfourtunatly, the story is weak. But thats not saying it isnt fun. The multiplayer is great, with a ton of modes for you to play around with. All in all, this is the game you should buy along with your shiny new Xbox 360. Thank-you Rare.
  9. NickV.
    Feb 8, 2006
    10
    I can't believe that this game hasn't received more attention than it has. I put off playing this game because I have been led to believe it's nothing special. What a load! This is the best online game ever. It is better than Halo in nearly every way (online at least). and plays like a dream. It is much more challenging and finesse-oriented than Halo and there are no online I can't believe that this game hasn't received more attention than it has. I put off playing this game because I have been led to believe it's nothing special. What a load! This is the best online game ever. It is better than Halo in nearly every way (online at least). and plays like a dream. It is much more challenging and finesse-oriented than Halo and there are no online glitches to speak of. It plays like a dream. The capture the flag games are epic. Snipers take up covered positions and troopers battle across the landscape while jetpack-wielding warriors dog fight and strafe overhead. You capture spawnpoints on the battlefield ala' "Star Wars: Battlefront" to improve your team's position on the field and make your endless suicidal runs at the enemy flag more likely to succeed. The battles over these spawnpoints alone can be unbelievably intense. The weapons are all extremely well-balanced and have fantastic secondary features. This is the one must-own xbox live title. The story mode is also great and very challenging, and most levels are worthy of replaying again and again. Fans of "Goldeneye" from the old N64 days will fall in love with this game. Buy it!… Expand
  10. Sonofspam
    Jun 13, 2011
    8
    Great Game tho it can be a bit hard in some places unless you are on the lowest level, graphics are mostly amazing except for some of the faux anime faces on Joanna and some other people.

    Controls are good and the only real complaint i have is how short the game is with only like six levels but there is a lot of replay value since there is different stuff in the harder levels even after    Great Game tho it can be a bit hard in some places unless you are on the lowest level, graphics are mostly amazing except for some of the faux anime faces on Joanna and some other people.

    Controls are good and the only real complaint i have is how short the game is with only like six levels but there is a lot of replay value since there is different stuff in the harder levels even after you beat the game.    … Expand
  11. Alex
    Jan 30, 2006
    8
    Fun, nice graphics, and interesting prequel storyline. The game suffers from being somewhat short however, and finding the enemies in some of the levels can be REALLY annoying. some of the weapons are... forgettable, some seem like clones of others, and some are pretty cool. multiplayer kicks ass, and the inclusion of bots is a definite plus when you really have nothing else to do.
  12. Rol
    Feb 3, 2006
    9
    Better than most reviews it's getting. It's cartoony visuals and physics and overall feel seem to be a problem for a lot of people .Next-gen doesn't have to be realistic there are other styles too. Multiplayer is probably the best on 360 at the moment. And the single player campaign is a grower with good scalable difficulty. Unless halo 2, for you, is the be all and end all Better than most reviews it's getting. It's cartoony visuals and physics and overall feel seem to be a problem for a lot of people .Next-gen doesn't have to be realistic there are other styles too. Multiplayer is probably the best on 360 at the moment. And the single player campaign is a grower with good scalable difficulty. Unless halo 2, for you, is the be all and end all of FPS, and all games must emulate its successes, this game is highly recommended.… Expand
  13. SpencerH.
    Mar 7, 2006
    10
    For all of you book readers out there who expect a perfect ending to every story, did you ever think there might leave you asking questions for a reason? I thought the single player kept my attention very well and if you didn't know already, the missions are more in depth on the harder difficulties. the multiplayer is really good and all my friends love this game.
  14. JamesP.
    May 24, 2006
    9
    Certianly not up to the orginal, but still a great romp for any shooter fan.
  15. AlexC.
    Aug 8, 2006
    9
    Juss tha multi player...needs 2 have no amor....and also..should be more missions....bad ass game....when is another perfect dark game coming out.
  16. TimZ.
    Dec 30, 2005
    10
    Just digging this game - maybe not perfect - but close to that Halo feel! In Live - just the best since H2! Thank you Rare for this gem.
  17. [Anonymous]
    Dec 3, 2005
    10
    the game is beautiful, and the multiplayer kicks ass. the greatest 360 game from launch.
  18. Balthamos
    Jan 16, 2006
    8
    Pretty nice game. If you liked the first one, you will probably like this one. Single player is fun, but can be beaten in a short period of time. Co-op is really fun to play, and can be played online or on the same console. Multiplayer is pretty fun as well, online and offline. Computer controlled players add to the fun.
  19. GearG.
    Jan 26, 2006
    8
    This is a great shooter, solo missions are forgetable, but the multiplayer and live is great.
  20. AnthonyT.
    Feb 15, 2006
    8
    The controls on this game are a little clunky but easy to get used to. The weapons available are very diverse, but you eventually get to a point where you use the same weapons over and over. The game is so chock full of assualt rifles with scopes that you pretty much get the point that the game wants you to use that. It's a good coop game, but single player lacks the emersiveness of The controls on this game are a little clunky but easy to get used to. The weapons available are very diverse, but you eventually get to a point where you use the same weapons over and over. The game is so chock full of assualt rifles with scopes that you pretty much get the point that the game wants you to use that. It's a good coop game, but single player lacks the emersiveness of playing with a friend. The enemies are dumb as rocks and give themselves away far before they should. If one of your friends owns the game, play some split screen with them and them decide if you want to spend the money on it.… Expand
  21. Lurchibles
    Dec 23, 2007
    8
    Weak single player game, strong mulitiplayer! Being a massive fan of the original the single player game is a HUGE let down, but if youve got a few mates or even Live... There are some classic multiplayer moments.
  22. BOBraxton
    Nov 24, 2005
    10
    Awesome game. better than halo. graphics are spectacular.
  23. JazGalaxy
    Nov 26, 2005
    9
    PDZ is really a great game, but it does have it's downs. Many of the gripes I, and most others, have with the game aren't so much complains as... "why on earth did they do that?" kind of comments. The cut scenes, for instance, run at a BREAKNECK pace. Dialogue lines almost overlap it's edited so quickly. And the why of it is ocmpletely indescernable. Also, several of the so PDZ is really a great game, but it does have it's downs. Many of the gripes I, and most others, have with the game aren't so much complains as... "why on earth did they do that?" kind of comments. The cut scenes, for instance, run at a BREAKNECK pace. Dialogue lines almost overlap it's edited so quickly. And the why of it is ocmpletely indescernable. Also, several of the so called professional voice actors speak with fake accents that aren't even bad enough to be funny. They're just annoying. If you can overlook bizzare points such as this, the game winds up being brilliant. Combat is fun, and the levels and graphics are amazing. The 360 is put to great use by having levels with longrage visibility so high that you might get sniped from clear across the level. The bots are also smart enough that you can have fun playing multiplayer and never get online. My brother and I signed up to take on 4 bots by ourselvs on the normal difficulty level and got creamed. We had to take it down to three just to hold our own. The single player missions are fun and have you using your head to figure out what to do and where to go.Some people call this confusing, but those people tend to want games to tell them what to do rather than even putting themselves in the place of the cahrachter and using simple logic. The sound in the game is great, and very atmospheric. The game has the best club scene in any videogame ever. There's really no reason not to buy perfect dark unless you're one of those, sorry, dummies, who are looking for realism. If you want realism buy Call of Duty. If you want a smart, stylized, actoin game that is not light on challenge and rewards solid play strategies, do not hesitate to pick up the game.… Expand
  24. DickieD.
    Nov 27, 2005
    9
    this is the first flagship for the 360- the only good game besides quake that will be released in 05'
  25. ChrisE.
    Dec 15, 2005
    9
    This game is awsome. The only thing keeping me from giving this game a ten is the extremely hard gameplay. It takes quite a bit of practice. But an awsome game none the less.
  26. LeviN.
    Feb 24, 2007
    9
    It isn't my favorite game Syphon Filter 3 will beat everything in my book for a story but this game is awesome. The gameplay is great and the storyline is amazing!
  27. BrandonM.
    Nov 23, 2005
    10
    I have been playing this game since launch and it is just a blast. Great music, AMAZING graphics. The sound in the game is top-notch, and pretty smart AI. This is a must game for someone looking for a great FPS. One of the best FPS i've played in a long time. Thanks Rare.
  28. GatorBumstead
    Nov 26, 2005
    10
    I can't imagine anyone who was a N64 Bond fan not liking this game. After the 1st couple levels I wasn't that impressed. But after playing through the next 7 levels, I've fallen in love with this game. Bond 007 was one of my favorite games of all time (Tecmo Super Bowl; Ms. Pac Man; etc), and this game brings back old memories. A very fun game. Thanks, Rare!!!
  29. Jack
    Dec 29, 2005
    9
    Perfect Dark Zero for the Xbox 360 is a very solid sequel and champions the new Xbox's graphical capabilities. Story mode is decent, but multiplayer is where the game shines, especially when you have a few friends. Multiplayer options include up to 16 bots at four difficulty levels, six expansive levels, and a sweet array of weaponry. If you have a Xbox 360, make sure to buy this game.
  30. hoppimike
    Apr 14, 2013
    8
    I am genuinely a little annoyed that people encouraged me to believe this game was poor for so long and deprived me of it!

    I love it! Now yes the character movement is slow, there is no jump and the cover system is a little clunky. But if you can't see past those THREE flaws then you don't deserve to call yourself a gamer! Great levels, great music, awesome characters, great    I am genuinely a little annoyed that people encouraged me to believe this game was poor for so long and deprived me of it!

    I love it!

    Now yes the character movement is slow, there is no jump and the cover system is a little clunky. But if you can't see past those THREE flaws then you don't deserve to call yourself a gamer!

    Great levels, great music, awesome characters, great story, great multiplayer, I love it!

    Not as good as the first game but I think it's close!

    Loving it!    … Expand
  31. legioncritic
    Nov 13, 2012
    10
    This game does not deserve the hate it gets. It's actually very well made and gives you multiple ways to play it to your liking, the graphics are also pretty amazing for a launch title featuring super high resolution textures and gorgeous lighting, the gun play is extremely fun and the multiplayer is above the competition. Just don't pay attention to the storyline. Overall, i enjoyed it,This game does not deserve the hate it gets. It's actually very well made and gives you multiple ways to play it to your liking, the graphics are also pretty amazing for a launch title featuring super high resolution textures and gorgeous lighting, the gun play is extremely fun and the multiplayer is above the competition. Just don't pay attention to the storyline. Overall, i enjoyed it, even to this day.… Expand
  32. tangosucka
    Jun 15, 2015
    8
    Perfect dark zero has been out for almost 10 years now, and I had heard a few good things about it, but also a lot of bad things too, so I decided to pick it up and try it out, and see how it aged after all these years, there were a few things I was impressed with, the graphics are bright and loud, with flashy colours and neon lights out the wazoo, for a 2005 xbox 360 launch title, thesePerfect dark zero has been out for almost 10 years now, and I had heard a few good things about it, but also a lot of bad things too, so I decided to pick it up and try it out, and see how it aged after all these years, there were a few things I was impressed with, the graphics are bright and loud, with flashy colours and neon lights out the wazoo, for a 2005 xbox 360 launch title, these graphics are beautiful :) the gameplay is also fairly good as well, eith varied objectives and other such things, the level design is great too :)the only issues I have with the game are the dull storyline which I thought was very disappointing, and the stupid AI, which either has problems shooting you, or stands in thr the open and shoots at you, sometimes they may spurt an idiotic line of dialogue which is just annoying, the characters seem fairly well developed though and the game stays faithful to the original on the n64, but I aldo thoughthe controls were a bit sluggish and the minigames you go through to open certain doors a bit boring, it was also somewhat difficult navigating the excellent levels because there is no minimap, but perfect dark zero is a solid game, despite its few flaws, this is a good game to start with If you want want to get in on the perfect dark series, you might as well, its dirt cheap now… Expand
  33. storygamer
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Perfect Dark Zero was a launch title for the Xbox 360 and is still today a great FPS! You get spectacular visuals, an outstanding audio, easy controls and an amusing gameplay. The only negative aspect about this game is the mediocre plot. Nevertheless a brilliant shooter!
  34. AnonymousMC
    Jan 25, 2009
    8
    First time i played this i hated it....second time i played it, i hated it. this game takes some getting used to but it is so much fun when you do. Graphics are from 2006 but good for its time and multiplayer is a blast. I bought it for $7.99 at gamestop. WELL WORTH IT
  35. SeanZ.
    Nov 23, 2005
    9
    This game is beautiful, with great gameplay,innovation with weapons and gadgets, multiplayer, co-op you name it. (except for single player story) this game has it all.
  36. Emmanuel"Masquinyo"T.
    Nov 28, 2005
    9
    Online Experience is Flawless but it hurts in single player where is that, been there done that feeling.
  37. Rare-thoughts
    Oct 19, 2021
    8
    As a fan of rare games, I actually enjoy this as a prequel. The only things that draw it back is being somewhat of a cover shooter, the limited inventory management, and the somewhat dull story. I do however find the gameplay and animations satisfying, including the multiplayer. The multiplayer adopted some Counter-Strike 1.8 mechanics. Overall it’s a good find if you have rare replay orAs a fan of rare games, I actually enjoy this as a prequel. The only things that draw it back is being somewhat of a cover shooter, the limited inventory management, and the somewhat dull story. I do however find the gameplay and animations satisfying, including the multiplayer. The multiplayer adopted some Counter-Strike 1.8 mechanics. Overall it’s a good find if you have rare replay or find it on sale, just don’t expect an exceptional story.… Expand
  38. hydroquaqua
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    _в Perfect Dark Zero будущее на 2020 год выглядит совсем не радостно, злая корпорация планирует тотальный захват мира, без жалости ко всем и сожаления ко всему. Выступая в роли наёмнической организации, мы должны устранить нежелательные цели и спасти человечество на дальнейшее существование

    _in Perfect Dark Zero, the future for 2020 does not look happy at all, an evil corporation plans    _в Perfect Dark Zero будущее на 2020 год выглядит совсем не радостно, злая корпорация планирует тотальный захват мира, без жалости ко всем и сожаления ко всему. Выступая в роли наёмнической организации, мы должны устранить нежелательные цели и спасти человечество на дальнейшее существование

    _in Perfect Dark Zero, the future for 2020 does not look happy at all, an evil corporation plans a total takeover of the world, without pity for everyone and regret for everything. Acting as a mercenary organization, we must eliminate unwanted targets and save humanity for continued existence.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2005
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2005
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#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2005

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 61 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. Talk Xbox
    97
    From the fantastic gameplay to the gorgeous graphics to the incredible amount of replay value, every gamer should experience this game. It features every multiplayer option you could want, and the feature list reads like a multiplayer gamer's wet dream.
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  2. GameSpot
    90
    This awesome, high-tech first-person shooter champions the Xbox 360 with its excellent assortment of single- and multiplayer game types, as well as its incredible good looks and dynamic, intense action.
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  3. TeamXbox
    88
    The co-op mode shows flashes of brilliance, and the number of options provided for online play is astounding. The core game plays much like any other FPS – a VERY pretty one at that.
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