Reception
| Game | GameRankings | Metacritic |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect Dark (Nintendo 64) | 95% | 97% |
| Perfect Dark (Game Boy Color) | 66% | — |
| Perfect Dark Zero | 82% | 81% |
| Perfect Dark (Xbox Live Arcade) | 79% | 79% |
Along with the Banjo-Kazooie series, the Perfect Dark series is one of Rare's most successful franchises. The Nintendo 64 game sold 2.5 million units worldwide, ranking among the best-selling Nintendo 64 games. The game was met with a substantial level of critical acclaim, and its release on Xbox Live Arcade neared 410,000 units sold as of year-end 2011. Perfect Dark on Game Boy Color received mixed reviews from critics, who particularly criticized its difficult gameplay and lack of strategy. Perfect Dark Zero received overall positive reviews from critics, though not as high as the original game. Total sales for the game exceeded more than one million copies worldwide. The games were generally praised for their customizable multiplayer modes and replay value.
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