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Perfect Dark
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Rareware |
| Players | 1–4 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Perfect Dark |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Perfect Dark is a shooter released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Rareware. It blends shooter and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 23 N64 shooters in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Perfect Dark series. The series also appears on other systems with Perfect Dark (GBC). Rareware also made GoldenEye 007, Donkey Kong 64 and Banjo-Kazooie for the N64.
Perfect Dark supports up to 4 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
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 want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the N64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Perfect Dark is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Perfect Dark cheats & codes
82 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Switch Weapons Solo/Multi (Held) - Unarmed | 8106FF1E B194 |
|---|---|
| Switch Weapons Solo/Multi (Held) - Falcon 2 | 8106FF22 0000 |
| Switch Weapons Solo/Multi (Pickup) - Falcon 2 | 8107B818 0346 |
| Switch Weapons Solo/Multi (Held) - Falcon 2 (Silencer) | 8106FF26 0000 |
| Switch Weapons Solo/Multi (Pickup) - Falcon 2 (Silencer) | 8107B848 0000 |
| Switch Weapons Solo/Multi (Held) - Falcon 2 (Scope) | 8106FF2A 0000 |
Perfect Dark walkthroughs & guides
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Perfect Dark FAQ
When did Perfect Dark come out on the N64?
Perfect Dark was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.
Who made Perfect Dark?
It was developed by Rareware.
Is Perfect Dark multiplayer?
Yes. Perfect Dark supports up to 4 players, including co-op play.
How long does Perfect Dark take to play?
As a shooter, 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.