Game Boy Color · Action / Adventure
Perfect Dark
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Rareware |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Perfect Dark |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Rareware, Perfect Dark arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2000 as an action game. It blends action and adventure elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 84 GBC action games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Perfect Dark series. The series also appears on other systems with Perfect Dark (N64). Rareware also made Conker's Pocket Tales, Donkey Kong Country and Mickey's Racing Adventure for the GBC.
Perfect Dark supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Perfect Dark is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Perfect Dark cheats & codes
18 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 012730C0 |
|---|---|
| Infinite 1st Weapon Ammo | 010104DB |
| Infinite 6-YYY Ammo | 010F10DB |
| Spider Boss 1-Hit Kills! | 010054D5 |
| Gun Modifier 2nd Spot | 01??06DB |
| Always Fire Disrupter | 011022DB |
Perfect Dark walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Perfect Dark FAQ
When did Perfect Dark come out on the GBC?
Perfect Dark was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Perfect Dark?
It was developed by Rareware.
Is Perfect Dark multiplayer?
Yes. Perfect Dark supports up to 2 players.
How long does Perfect Dark take to play?
As an action game, Perfect Dark typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Perfect Dark on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.