With key members of the Perfect Dark and GoldenEye teams still at the reins, gameplay was always top priority. The developers were permanently aware of the need to live up to Rare veterans' expectations while providing a perfect jump-in point for newcomers.
And the result? An all-encompassing stealth/shooter experience buoyed by an intense storyline, myriad game modes, high-definition next-gen graphics and of course an eye-popping selection of firearms, rides and lethal gadgetry.
In fact the advent of Xbox Live has freed up more gameplay options than ever before, so in addition to battling the spawn of endless conspiracies on your lonesome or huddling around the TV for split-screen deathmatching with friends that you can actually, physically punch, you can also experience a wealth of online modes ranging from quick fixes to full-blown tournaments, offering support for up to 32 simultaneous combatants. It's a big thing. It's the future. And Perfect Dark Zero is all about the future.
As one of Microsoft's biggest Xbox 360 launch titles, this little beauty was let loose alongside the next-generation machine on November 22nd, 2005 and given carte blanche to kick up a storm for the holiday season. The team then went on to provide support in the form of auto-updates and downloadable map packs to extend the game's lifespan even further.
It's been a long wait for a new instalment in the PD saga, but we never gave up on Joanna, and on your first experience of Perfect Dark Zero we're confident that your faith will be rewarded too. |
