Nintendo 64

Perfect Dark

Perfect Dark är flera spel i ett. Flerspelarläget kan till exempel lugnt stå för sig själv. Kombinationerna är oändliga, och när man dessutom kan spela alla uppdragen med delad skärm tillsammans med en kompis, eller bättre upp, kompisen kan bli ens motståndare i uppdragen, är extasen ett faktum. Perfect Dark är ingenting annat än perfekt.

Rounding out this fine package is an outstanding futuristic soundtrack that perfectly conveys the drama and urgency of the game's underlying theme. Perfect Dark's graphics may be showing their age, but in terms of first person shooting action, it's held up remarkably well.

Is Perfect Dark, well, perfect? Not quite. When the on-screen action becomes too manly for even the N64 to handle, the game can get a bit choppy, especially if you're playing in the glorious hi-rez mode with some explosives-happy buddies. It's never actually a problem, though (it won't be the slowdown's fault if you perish in a fifteen enemy warzone), and despite this negligible technical shortcoming, the game is an undeniable classic. Its design is impeccable, and even after clearing its stupendous hard mode, even after wasting the better part of an entire summer with its multiplayer, I still find something new to do every time I go back to Perfect Dark; I can't say the same of even the mighty Goldeneye.

Perfect Dark is the perfect summer game for almost any Nintendo 64 owner. It's fast paced action will keep you and your friends amused and out of the sun all summer long. And I do mean ALL summer long, it's a truly massive and difficult game. At the first GamesFirst! BBQ of the summer everyone was playing Perfect Dark- it was the first game to dislodge the almost permanent fixture in the Nintendo 64, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Finally, something for Nintendo 64 owners to get excited about that doesn't have a -mon suffix.

With the N64's graphics limits aside, Perfect Dark is the perfect thing for console shooter fans and multiplayer fanatics alike. With a fantastic single-player mode, an intriguing story, and a bursting multiplayer package, this title will go down in history as the best N64 first-person shooter ever.

In the end, Perfect Dark is everything thatGoldeneye was, and then some. And that's saying a lot. It's because of titles like this, that no matter how much 3rd party support they lose, or how many cash cow Pokémon games they make, or how many "kiddie" platformers they pop out that Nintendo (and Rare subsequently) will always kick ass. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go slaughter a hapless team of simulants.

This is the best game on the Nintendo or any console, and in my opinion will be the best thing Nintendo or Rare can dish out until the GCN arrives in about a year. "Absolute Perfection"

I loved Perfect Dark. I play it in my dreams when I go to sleep these days. That’s the sign of superior game content and the latter stages of interactive addiction (for me, there is no cure). It has flaws. I know this. The system that the game’s made for just can’t keep up with the quality of the experience. It’s that simple. If you can look beyond that and just sink into the gameplay (easy to do), you’ll forget all about the other wicked fast and powerful game machines on the market and enjoy this game completely and utterly.

You have got to have this game. If you're still considering buying this game, don't. Get off your ass and go buy it. This is the best game on the Nintendo 64 and it's the best first person shooter ever made.

Perfect Dark is perfect. Zelfs ik, verwoed PSX-speler ben verkocht. Jammer alleen dat je een expansion pack nodig hebt om het maximale uit deze game te halen.

Is it fun? Definitely. Both the single and multiplayer experiences have no equal on any console. Expect your Goldeneye cartridge to suffer from extreme dust collection once you pick up this title.

This is a great game for anyone who's parent's would let them buy it. It is by far the best game I've ever played.

Is it fun? It is incredibly so - every bit as much as GoldenEye 007 and more. As a single-player or multiplayer FPS experience Perfect Dark is unparalleled on the console systems. If you've been playing GoldenEye 007 up to now, you'll be pleased to hear that there's finally a game that has eclipsed it, one with enough to it to keep you playing for the next few years until its inevitable sequel comes around.

GoldenEye has remained unbeatable as the best home-console first-person shooter for three years now. It's only right that the game that finally dethrones the classic comes from the same team that made Bond a hit to begin with. Hats off to Rare for delaying the product long enough to 'Perfect' it. And sorry, I couldn't resist. Bottom line: If you don't own Perfect Dark, you don't deserve to own a Nintendo 64 either.

Bottom line: Perfect Dark delivers the goods. If you thought Goldeneye was a blast, this game has got to be your next purchase. I was trying to come up with some kind of downside to the game, but there's really nothing bad about it. And if there was, you would be so focused on the action that you most likely wouldn't even notice. 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. Buy it. Buy it now.

Seriously, there is not one negative thing to say about this game, except maybe that my analog joystick was a bit knackered after so much use (and several bashings from multiplayer losses). Also, the fact that you require the expansion pack to play the single player mode might prove annoying for second-hand buyers, who might not know it’s a necessity.

This game is epic. Rare took time to achieve of probably what they intended from the beginnings of the their creation. It's very replayable, just have an Expansion Pak with you, or it's probably not worth purchasing at all. This game has probably reached the N64's limits, along with other Nintendo masterpieces.

Perfect Dark is without a doubt one of the top 10 games available for the Nintendo 64. As the system nears the end of its life, it’s good to see developers like Rare continuing to develop quality software for it. This game is a great buy at any price and you should be able to pick it up for under $40. If you don’t have an Expansion Pak yet here is an excellent reason to get one.

If you are a GoldenEye fanatic, like myself, Perfect Dark is a joyful experience. Aside from a few minor downturns, such as blurry textures and frame-rate slowdown, Perfect Dark is one of the best looking games on the N64, and most fun to boot. While Perfect Dark won't go down in history as eclipsing GoldenEye, it will clearly go down as a worthy adversary.

There is so much more to talk about concerning Perfect Dark, but I’d rather not ramble on and give this one statement: even if you are a hardcore PC first-person-shooter gamer, give Perfect Dark a try. It’s probably one of the best FPSs to be released in quite a while, and provides a great balance of a single and multiplayer experience. There are some nasty frame rate problems at times, which is mostly the factor that keep this from an A grade, but don’t let that stop you from picking up Rare’s latest.

When the game is over and the lights come up, Perfect Dark shines out as one of the best N64 games and a must-have for anyone who liked Goldeneye. Though some problems hold it back from true greatness, we all can't be perfect . . . can we?

Its been a long wait for Perfect Dark and I cant help to feel slightly disappointed that Perfect Dark isnt, well— "perfect." Like most of Rares other recent releases, weak characters and an unoriginal storyline hurt the game most. Luckily for Perfect Dark, the damage was not irreparable. Good level designs coupled with an extraordinary amount of high-quality multiplayer modes and features raise the bar considerably and keep the game ahead of the pack. Perfect Dark may not attain the same level of artistry and represent the same kind of milestone that GoldenEye achieved in its heyday, but the game is still a blast.

And there you have it, a classic N64 game that never quite achieved the level of recognition it deserved to get. It makes you wonder what would have happened to Perfect Dark had Nintendo and Rare held it back as a launch for the GameCube. This is definitely one of the finest First Person Shooters created, and a damn worthy successor to GoldenEye 007. Certainly one to look up if included in Nintendo's Virtual Console...

Perfect Dark is 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. If you only add one more game to your Nintendo 64 library, it should be this game.

Rare dégaine encore une fois pour vous clouer sur votre N64. Un Goldeneye enrichi sur tous ses points et qui vient se placer comme le meilleur Quake-like du moment sur le support !

Their really is no better word to describe this game than "incredible." It's obvious where three years of programming went. Had the N64 had a bit more power under the hood, we would have a game that deserves a perfect 10. As it stands, the hiccup with the frame rate causes just a bit too much agony at times, but you'll love the game anyway. This is one of those games you'll want everyone you know with a N64 to own. If they don't own one, you'll want them too.

It's been a long wait for Perfect Dark and I can't help to feel slightly disappointed that Perfect Dark isn't, well…'perfect.' Like most of Rare's other recent releases, weak characters and an unoriginal storyline hurt the game most. Luckily for Perfect Dark, the damage was not irreparable. Good level designs coupled with an extraordinary amount of high-quality multiplayer modes and features raise the bar considerably and keep the game ahead of the pack. Perfect Dark may not attain the same level of artistry and represent the same kind of milestone that GoldenEye achieved in its heyday, but the game is still a blast.

The game is still heralded as one of the best in the gaming world, and many gamers claim that Halo built its success around this very game. The truth is, this game is one of a kind, with its in-depth espionage sci-fi story and its wide array of multi-player modes and awesome weaponry. No other game has reached its level of greatness. With a co-op mode, advanced graphics, and tight controls, there's no denying that this game is one of the top of its genre. Perfect Dark was to me, and in some cases still is, perfect.

Closing, I must say that after fully appreciating this game for what it truly is, Perfect Dark is simply the best game I have ever had the pleasure of playing. Before this was Legend of Zelda, before that was Mario. I am a very big Shigeru Miyamoto fan, so I was very suprised at how much this game had to offer. Now I am growing on the Stamper Brothers. They have made every classic that is from the company Rare. I just hope maybe one day Shigeru and the brothers can get together, but I seriously doubt it. (I can see it now, though, Stamper Bros. meets the Mario Bros.!) The last thing I would want, though, is for Rare to leave Nintendo. Even though Nintendo can make great games, it is Rare in the end that keeps you coming back for more.

There is cussing in the game, as a word of warning. However, there is a filter, so you can filter out the cussing which includes almost every word in the book, including our God's name in vain. This cannot be filtered out, so be wary of that aspect of the game. From a Christian perspective, this game stands against almost everything that is Christian. There are cuss words, God's name in vain, blood, killing, violence, killing for sport, assassinations, --you name it, PD's got it. I would stay away from this game for all extents and purposes, unless you absolutely can't resist.