Perfect Dark Nintendo Switch Performance & Technical Review!
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I was delighted to see Perfect dark released for the Switch. This review also includes a handy setup guide as the default controls are BAD. Let me know if you'll be playing this one! #PerfectDark #Nintendoswitch #review
00:00 - Perfect Day For Switch
00:49 - Where is the game!?
02:36 - Fix the controls
03:31 - Visual options
04:19 - Split Screen performance
07:18 - How much?
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Oh boy playing Perfect Dark with my son who is now the age I was when I first played...is...so good! Mark
@hashslingingslasher3083
Ай бұрын
Been hit with the existential crisis yet?
@SiobhanR28
Ай бұрын
That's amazing 🎉
@AxLWake
Ай бұрын
Damn, I played this game with my brother for so many hours. Good times.
@espirite
Ай бұрын
Wow. That's a lovely moment right there.
@slingshotdon
Ай бұрын
Xbox version smashes this
I screamed when I saw this in the direct. Sank HOURS if not days of my life into this game back in the day. Probably my fav N64 game.
@Thetruthtalks13
27 күн бұрын
Best game on N64
Golden Eye was amazing, but Perfrct Dark was next level in both storytelling and gameplay
Played this last night and did the first two missions. Took me a bit to get used to the janky controls gain, but once I got my feel back for what I was doing I was right back in my child hood. what a time to be alive.
@wrathpsp
Ай бұрын
@@bmo72 Put da jank on em.
@AshTonnet-dn1we
Ай бұрын
why isn’t it available in Canada yet ? did you have to do anything to get the updated games?
@fydiousmckormick
Ай бұрын
The controls really are not janky.
@jcrossvoices
Ай бұрын
With a few tweaks to the button mappings in the Switch system settings, you can get modern controls for hip-fire. Manual aiming down sights remains janky though.😂
@aarondesch
Ай бұрын
@@AshTonnet-dn1we it's not on the N64 app, it's a separate N64 MATURE app
Possibly my favourite game of all time. So much time spent in the multiplayer, running around with the maulers, testing out the different bots, checking achievements at the end of each game, then trying to beat the fast times in single player to unlock cool stuff. This is probably one of the few games that will push me to get the subscription.
@BeautifulBCHomes
Ай бұрын
Dude are we the same person? So much time in the gun range challenges we well.
@sEaNoYeAh
Ай бұрын
The subscription I must say is well worth it so long as you're into retro games. And the family pass in particular for a group of friends is great value.
@terminalpower.
Ай бұрын
I upgraded my sub when 007 came out. Perfect Dark is in my top 3, maybe #1. I'm pumped PD is on Switch although I wish I could just buy it.
Not sure if someone mentioned it already, but the reason Nintendo had to put those games into a separate app is Japanese law, not their own quirkiness. According to Japanese law, a single application that's accessible to children cannot contain any content that is rated mature, not even if it's blocked by parental controls. An app can only have a single rating, and apps accessible to children can't ever have mature contents in there. So they had to create a separate app for that content. And I guess they found it easier to just use the same set up everywhere rather than having those games in the normal N64 app in the US and Europe and in a separate app in Japan.
Not worried about performance on this one. The original performed so badly that the title theme even stuttered. This can only be better than that!
@Adamtendo_player_1
Ай бұрын
I had this back in the day and I don’t remember it being so bad in performance but at the same time this game was really pushing the N64 to its limits so much so that the expansion pack was required for the game to even be able to run.
@minkus782
Ай бұрын
Not fully true. You could do certain modes without the pack. Unlike DK where it is fully required@@Adamtendo_player_1
@sandman8920
Ай бұрын
@@Adamtendo_player_1it’s bollocks when people say it was unplayable. I played it last night on my 64 it’s fine. Runs better in low res mode like most n64 games that have the option.
@kristofferbjrnstad3906
14 күн бұрын
These idiots think 25 year old games are perfect.. im ao sick of it
The bot system of perfect dark is still something I feel like I'm chasing all these years later. They could make it so much fun and you could crank them up to be full on ghosts killing you without mercy
@HeroC14
Ай бұрын
My friends and I played zombies with Perfect or Dark difficulty FistSims. Absolutely terrifying.
@cooliusmaximus5802
19 күн бұрын
@@HeroC14 Brooo, same. One hit kills. Sometimes there were also no guns, all dark fist sims. My favorite that is ridiculous is one hit kills with dark sims, only n bombs in felicity.
It's by far my favorite N64 game. Still play it to this day on PC via emulation.
@SwitchUpYt
Ай бұрын
Yeah it's great. Mark
@dutchpowner01
Ай бұрын
Going back to it once in a while too. Nothing beats this game. The atmosphere was one of a kind. Music still gives me chills
@chiquita683
Ай бұрын
This remake puts Metroid Prime to shame
@huntern64
Ай бұрын
The native PC port is amazing
Playing this for the first time in 10+ years and seeing the menu screen with Joanna standing over the computer was a huge nostalgia rush.
I used the same control tweaks. I just guessed that the Goldeneye trick would work and it does work quite well.
@SwitchUpYt
Ай бұрын
Ah good stuff mate! Mark
This was such a weird game when I was playing it as a kid. I remember being like this goldeneye clone is amazing! Wait why are their aliens!?!?! Now I have an alien buddy!?! Heck yes! Very excited to play it again, especially that opening level
@galacticwarlock2271
Ай бұрын
Yes it was basically 007 reskinned. But I liked this even better the music the weapons.
I played the Gameboy color version with the big honking battery chamber in the cartridge.
@thegundampilot01
Ай бұрын
😂 SAME!
I think this is a good sign that we will get more Mature N64 games and I’m. Okay with the new app
@Dzztzt
Ай бұрын
There's some "adult" words in this sure, but to separate this as a Mature game is kinda silly by today's standards.
@fydiousmckormick
Ай бұрын
@@Dzztzt as another person pointed out this is because of japanese laws. not nintendo's quirkiness.
Absolutely will be giving this a go, to see what I missed as a kid. Thanks for the tips on the control scheme too, that could save some headaches 😅
Thanks for the info on the control. You always make these games playable with that info so thanks
I hope they add OG conkers again lol
@Curlyheart
27 күн бұрын
Most likely going to be US/EUR only due to the fact the original N64 game didn't see a Japanese release, which is funny considering Live & Reloaded on Xbox DID come out in Japan.
I’d love a port of Perfect Dark Zero along side this as a double pack with modern controls! I’d buy that! Great Stuff!
@fydiousmckormick
Ай бұрын
perfect dark zero ruined this as a potential franchise. That game was awful.
@kristofferbjrnstad3906
14 күн бұрын
Im so sick of this modern controlls bullshit! ITS A 25 YEAR OLD GAME!!!!!!!! play some new games if you dont like it, clown
Your best option is probably a 3rd party controller like the 8bitdo Pro 2 or 8bitdo Ultimate, where you can preset custom profiles specifically for games like Goldeneye and Perfect Dark. That way you can have controls appropriate for these games, while switching back to normal controls for everything else by tapping the profile button.
@ModeSOLOgaming
Ай бұрын
You know, even while having the Pro 2 controller, I haven't thought of this. I ended up getting their mod kit for the original N64 controller and I've been using it for that authentic feel.
@Fencellisk
Ай бұрын
@@ModeSOLOgaming that's the way to play. 👍
@maverickhuntermeta4954
Ай бұрын
I use the Retro Fighters Brawler 64 controller.
@fydiousmckormick
Ай бұрын
8bitdo is trash. they feel good but the quality control is abysmal. the dpads misread inputs and every one that i bought within a year starts having trouble charging. The popularity of this brand is a bad symptom of internet echochamber.
@ModeSOLOgaming
Ай бұрын
@@fydiousmckormick I've had absolutely no problems with mine.
That’s a great idea! I’m going to show a bunch of NES classics to my son, let’s see what he thinks 😊
Got the day off! Woke up to this video and looks like I'll be playing this all day. Thanks for the tips on controlls! Much better for goldeneye too. Thanks guys, see ya
I loved this game so much when it originally came out. Also, I 100% agree we need Conkers!
Cant wait to check this out after work. Cheers mates🍻
I have been waiting for Perfect Dark to come to Switch! Thank you so much for the review guys - looking forward to playing again for nostalgia purposes 💛
Are the multiplayer 'bots' still accessible in this port, so you can play 'solo' multiplayer games? That was my favourite memory of playing PD back in the day.
@CrazyMetroid
Ай бұрын
Yes, everything that you remember is still here.
I play 98% handheld and as with Goldeneye I wish they’d have made some tweaks for modern controls. Even with the tips it’s a bit fiddly and makes it frustrating enough that I often just give up. I’ll give another go with the tips you guys gave and hopefully I can finally adjust.
@kristofferbjrnstad3906
14 күн бұрын
Why the fuck you want new controlls? The games are 25years old, its running and playing as they are supposed to!!! You suck at gaming, and thats okay, but dont blame the game!
This is awesome. Now I want the add on subscription lol. Also excited for the new Perfect Dark.
Oh man I forgot this was coming out, one of my favorite games growing up.
I never played this one. but you've reminded me of siphon filter. I want that port
So glad I picked up the N64 controllers
I finally managed to get one of the N64 controllers from the Nintendo Store, turned up just in time for this and I have to say it has made a huge difference playing the N64 games on the NSO service. I can finally play Goldeneye aswell without messing about with button mapping of my pro controller
Were these lights flashing like this? I don't remember that!
Elvis the Alien is back! 👍
This is a fantastic drop. Im struggling with the old controls though on this and turok. And im with Glenn, where is conkers bad fur day !!! 😂
What controller were you using @ 2:25?
Owned this on the N64 (in fact I still have it) but forgot how bad the controls were. I was about to give up but your controller tip helped a lot. Thanks. I’ll keep playing now!!
@kristofferbjrnstad3906
14 күн бұрын
Just say that you suck at gaming, dont blame the game
@theplasticbarbarian3480
14 күн бұрын
@@kristofferbjrnstad3906 dude, get a life.
One of my favs of all time. Probably would have been more excited if it wasn’t already accessible on every Xbox since the 360 though
woah didn't even realise this had been released for Nintendo Online. SO EXCITED NOW.
This game is probably my favorite n64 game snd it kinda makes ne want yo finally get online service for the switch.
In the PAL release on Switch if you check hi res option you get the correct font ratio, unlike the US version
It's really cool that Perfect Dark finally came to the Switch (hopefully Conker joins Joanna on NSO someday as well), though IDK if I'd play this port over the Xbox 360/One remaster on Xbox Live Arcade or Rare Replay... But I'm certainly happy for all Switch owners who finally get to experience this gem if they've never played it before!
now all we need now is the timesplitters series and now the fps stuff is complete the perfect dark remaster got me hype
I still have the PD cartridge and N64 system That was a superb game especially for its time
No way. My all time fav game.
Have you guys played the version included on Rare Replay? I'm curious how the Switch version compares.
@dhay03
Ай бұрын
The Rare replay version is much smoother but they have improved the NSO version in comparison to the original version though
Perfect Dark was one of the few things I was excited about from the direct. Yes, I'll be playing it. Tried it for a bit and absolutely hated the default control setup. Thanks so much for the controller adjustment tips. Those changes are making it far better. Edit: I'm confused. I did the changes while in the institute. Worked fine. I went into a combat simulation and had to pick the 1.2 control options again, before going into that game mode. However when going in, the controls were not the same as when I changed all the settings in the institution.
@terminalpower.
Ай бұрын
You have to create a MP profile and save it.
@kristofferbjrnstad3906
14 күн бұрын
Just say that you suck at gaming, dont blame the controlls, its easy
One of my favorite games of all time. We used to customize the bot to resemble people we disliked, poured many hours of deathmatch into that one. In between all the direct announcements, Prime 4 and Zelda❤, I noticed there was a game that came out last week that was not mentioned in your new game video which i am curieus about. It is called "bug and seek". Do you think you could do a review on that?
Hi guys. Just at work when this video posted so thought I’d say hello. 👋
@SwitchUpYt
Ай бұрын
Hi! Mark
Never played this, looks good! And Joanna Dark is one of the best fiction names I’ve ever heard 💪🏼
@Dzztzt
Ай бұрын
You're in for an absolute treat. Dated, sure but it's a sci-fi joy of a game.
Might actually play this just because the new one looks really cool to me and I’ve never played this series before
@fydiousmckormick
Ай бұрын
play this one. skip the new ones. the team that made this was long gone from rare when the new ones were made and you can tell. the level design is awful in the new one.
I thought the fps dropped alot when putting the high def graphics on when playing on the og 64.
Hey, I did the control changes that you suggested but they don't seem to carry over into the multiplayer mode. How do I implement them in multiplayer?? I've looked around the options and I'm lost.
Perfect Dark and Turok ❤
Goldeneye was the best thing ever when it came out and I never thought something could be better UNTIL perfect dark came out! It blew goldeneye out of the water. Man I miss games where beating a level in a certain time would unlock a cheat, sometimes useful and sometimes just big head mode
I might get the sub just for that. U re selling it quite well actually!❤😊
I've got a couple of third party PDP Gamecube controllers, but they apparently do not support button remapping/dual stick configuration in the Switch's menu. I imagine this is basically unplayable then if I want dual stick support and the ability to invert X and Y on the stick? I was watching the footage (4:09), and it looks like dude is using standard X (horizontal) movement on his right stick as opposed to inverted. Does anyone know if the standard Gamecube controller layout defaults to use the 4 face buttons in the same way the N64 controller used the 4 C directional buttons?
Loving this game! What controller are you using in the video?
@SwitchUpYt
Ай бұрын
Gulikit NS38
OLDSCHOOL WAY!!! Everyone should be playing it that way!
I think this time I'll have to get a Switch Online subscription... Can't avoid it any longer.
I am certain more M-rated games will appear on the N64 line-up. I do expect other games like Shadowman, the other Turok games to appear on there, as well as Nightmare Creatures.
Can you tell me why it isn’t available in my library? im in Canada
Oh man.. My bro and I tried for 100% achievement back in the day. I remember vsing the darksim bots in co-op multiplayer. We would have to camp in a corner and set up laptop drone guns and proximity mines around us while we sniped them with the farsight gun.. I think this is the root of my anxiety 😂
I let my online sub lapse and I haven't missed it too much. I'll resub again sometime when there is a sale. The Switch is essentially my jrpg and retro indie box. :)
Totally agree the direct didn't seem like an end of life... does make me wonder if the next switch is going to feature using the extra power for some inbuilt upscaling for current gen switch games to boost them up as there's alot of big titles coming out just a few months just before expected retirement of switch1
Honestly, this is gonna give me goosebumps and was a great surprise at the direct. I actually got perfect duck on release back in the day have mixed emotions because let’s just say I was going for a little bit of heartbreak at the time. I’m perfect dark kind of help me get through that, and back in the day this game was really something special and it really pushed the N64 so much to the point where the expansion pack was required for the game to even run, great review as always guys
@SwitchUpYt
Ай бұрын
Cheers Adam mate! Mark
It’s 007 Goldeneye superpowered! I just wish I didn’t need to be online to play offline. That’s my only gripe. It’s fun to play this gem again.
Never played this one before. I heard nothing but good things about it when it was originally released. I can't wait to see what the hype is about with this one
You still haven't figured out how to turn off those words on the bottom of the screen? It's in the settings option
I remember wanting this for the N64 ages ago but never getting it. I had Goldeneye, was this game just delayed like crazy or something?
Edit: OK, I see that you pointed out a new app thanks. I don't see it on the app. I tried updating the app & nothing happened?
Help with the controls! Great Stuff!
In a way this game has never been beaten. The intensity of those first three missions in particular is astounding I haven’t experienced anything like it since.
Holy crap I didn't hear anything about this. Love this game!
fuck yeah!! I loove this game
I liked buck bumble
@x8lika8x
Ай бұрын
We need bee simulator with guns..
Once the controls are proberly configurated, this game is still amazing to play. There is much to see, do and master in this game. Even the atmosphere hasn't lost its charm. I'm suprised how much fun I have - even the not so top fps aren't much of an issue for me anymore.
Somehow, I missed this since I was a PS1 player in the year 2000. So it's basically N64 Bond with better graphics? I'm curious: What makes perfect dark different than N64 Bond?
This is why i switched to Project 64 a LONG time ago. Full hd, mouse support, and unlocked framerate
@fydiousmckormick
Ай бұрын
too bad the cam spy doesn't work on project 64 making some of the stages unplayable.
Never played it back in the day, always meant to!
I have been playing the XBLA port for the past 10+ years. I played through the first level with an N64 controller... I don't have the patience to make this work properly with the Nintendo switch pro controller. I'll just go back to the XBLA remaster lol
I owned this and never finished it. I don’t know why either. It might be time to revisit it.
Well considering they now have a mature n64 app i have a feeling we will soon see a bunch of mature n64 ganes drop in the future.
@kristofferbjrnstad3906
14 күн бұрын
How many mature n64 games was it? I cant name any outside this and turok
One of my favorite games of all time as well, top 3 easily. Playn it now w the N64 controller. I wish I could keep it when NSO shuts down. I'd pay w/e they'd charge. Now the only games that Switch needs are TimeSplitters and F Zero GX and I honestly don't need another console ever again...until games like Eternal Darkness get released. But with the Switch library rn I'm set.
Man I'd love a physical release. My all time favorite shooter
@fydiousmckormick
Ай бұрын
luckily, the physical version has been available for more than 20 years. 😂
@totallynotthebillcollector
Ай бұрын
@@fydiousmckormick thanks for clarifying that
No local wireless multiplayer?
Turok was already on switch and it's sequels to purchase, perfect dark was awesome but i prefer the remastered version on xbox included in the rare replay collection.
Definitely one of the greatest classics of my generation. Seriously underrated, and ahead of its time, and I do wish they would fully remake it instead of just emulating it, but the ability to play it at all is nice and when I can, I'm looking forward to playing this again after all these years.
Disappointed that it’s not in the eshop, I would’ve really loved to have replayed this game. I pretty sure it also had MP with AI and the AI was pretty decent or at least it seemed to me as I’d never play MP before. I had such fun playing the MP with my bro who was visiting from OZ. We also had a laugh playing Beetle Adventure racing - man what a game
I tried playing Turok and perfect Dark. It seems for the 17+ app what should be mapped to my left stick is mapped to my right stick. It wasn’t like that in the old app. It’s literally unplayable
@fydiousmckormick
Ай бұрын
interesting, i played through on perfect agent just fine with the default controls.
The dark sim....a crowning achievement in video game ai
Did you try the dizziness ? Apparently it's broken
@SwitchUpYt
Ай бұрын
Yeah seemed pretty intense but eh
Memories of playing this game on my N64 then over to a mates house to play it. Golden was the king but man perfect dark is just miles better in hindsight. Some great fps game on the N64. I have perfect dark golden eye quake 1 and 2 and doom 64. What more could I need. Oh yeah my three mates to play it. But we all adults now and don’t have the time Getting old sucks sometimes.
Awesome game
Fantastic game when it released way back in 2000 and still fantastic now, but to anybody who has an Xbox One X or Series X, I'd recommend the 360 remaster through backwards compatibility over this version. Looks better and the controls don't need any tinkering. Still, it's nice to have the option to play PD portable.
I know it’s not rated M but it’s a crime that Nintendo hasn’t put Mishief Makers on the N64 app yet. Probably one of the best games on the entire console in my opinion. I think very few people played it at its release like I did but I think it will find a lot of love this day and age. It would also be a very easily adaptable game control wise, that uses the DPad which wouldn’t need to be a pain to reconfigure on switch. I really appreciate you posting the control set up scheme you used. I don’t know why Rare replay which came out ages ago use proper updates control schemes for the game and controllers respectfully but the switch makes it a living nightmare to do it. I remember playing goldeneye when it was put on switch after 5 min I shut it off hooked up my N64 and just played it there and felt completely natural. I can’t imagine it taking to much work for Nintendo just just implement a more modern control scheme as people playing it for the first time are just going to think it’s bad if they can’t jump into what they are used to for FPS games.
@fydiousmckormick
Ай бұрын
rented it and returned it early. shake shake got real annoying super fast.
The Switch Online version needs some major patch updates right now.
@zeddwulfen7737
Ай бұрын
Yea, a lot.
Perfect Dark was our game of choice in college. 10x better than Goldeneye. Who needs studies, when the aliens keep coming?
Was in highschool playing this game. The expansion pack was required. If you know you know.
@SwitchUpYt
Ай бұрын
Oh yes
Wolf 3d please old doom too
During the direct, I was silently shaking with delight at the Metroid Prime 4 trailer. This one however, I actually screamed with excitement. I love Perfect Dark. I actually have the Rare Replay version on my Xbox with enhanced textures and audio etc. However I actually prefer this version. I think the dialogue sounds too clean when uncompressed on the xbla version and I prefer the art style and texture work on the original N64. Playing with the standard controls still feels second nature to me and in some ways feels more in line than the dual stick layout on the xbla one. That being said I did struggle to play the NSO version of Turok; the Night dive port spoiled me because I do think something like Turok benefits from dual stick controls considering how frantic the gameplay is. Something about Perfect Dark, while still hectic especially with the death match mode, feels more methodical with those original controls.