Perfect Dark

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 518 Ratings

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  • Summary: Step into the Dark... As Carrington Institute's most promising new Agent, Joanna Dark must uncover the truth behind the dataDyne Corporation's recent technological breakthroughs - breakthroughs which could have serious consequences for mankind.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    Oh yea, oh yea, glory hallelujah -- this is the game we've waited so long for.
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  2. Electric Playground
    100
    Magnificent. Until now, GoldenEye was arguably the best reason for gamers over the age of 16 to own a Nintendo 64. No longer.
  3. 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.
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  4. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    98
    If "GoldenEye" is a bull's-eye, Perfect Dark hits somewhere in the lungs. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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  5. Da Gameboyz
    96
    From superior graphics, which really showcase the capacity of the N64 Expansion Pak, to Dolby Surround Sound, to seemingly unlimited playability potential, "Perfect Dark" is the game of choice for N64 owners.
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  6. Nintendophiles
    95
    It’s multiplayer is, by far, the best on Nintendo 64. The Single Player is epic and addicting.
  7. All Game Guide
    90
    Better than "GoldenEye 007" in every aspect, making it the best first-person shooter at the time of its release. With much deeper Solo Missions and a completely customizable Combat Simulator, Perfect Dark definitely was worth the wait.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 114 out of 124
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 124
  3. Negative: 4 out of 124
  1. 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 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!… Expand
  2. 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 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.… Expand
  4. 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 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
  5. 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 AMAZINGAll 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
  6. 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 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.… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. arthur123456789
    Jan 25, 2023
    1
    Jogo ruim, comparando a outros jogos de nintendo 64 esse jogo aqui não nada demais.

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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