Perfect Dark Zero
Fight the power in Rare's long-awaited sci-fi prequel. Finally, the full story of Joanna Dark's epic journey towards Perfect Agent status. Conspiracies, revelations, rites of passage, jetpacks, online tournaments, co-op play and several truckloads of chuffing great guns: all present and correct in this Xbox 360 launch shooter.
Perfect Dark Zero
The year: 2020. Joanna Dark, a young and ambitious would-be secret agent, tumbles into the first of many conspiracies which are to cast a long shadow across her future.
In this life-changing episode, Joanna and her father Jack find themselves swept up in the wake of circumstances which, if left unchecked, could set in motion a worldwide power struggle of devastating proportions.
As Joanna faces up to impossible situations, grim revelations and motives as cold and black as death, her life rapidly boils down to a single question: can Fate erase two generations of the Dark clan from history overnight, or can they stay alive long enough to help save a world that may not be worth saving?
If you were one of the millions of gamers for whom the original Perfect Dark's blend of high-tech espionage, corporate powerplay and brutal, showstopping force left a lasting impression, step into the world of Perfect Dark Zero and follow Joanna's progress towards the world-class Perfect Agent of three years later, as an insidious, shifting world moulds her into a near-unstoppable one-woman covert force. Of course, just watching all this wouldn't be much of a game, so you're also offered the opportunity to play an important part in her destiny, to take on the role of Jo herself in an increasingly desperate fight for survival...
With key members of the Perfect Dark and GoldenEye teams still at the reins, gameplay was always top priority. Expectations had to be met while also 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 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 beauty was let loose alongside the next-generation machine on November 22, 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 updates and downloadable map packs to extend the game's lifespan even further.
- Platforms: Xbox 360
- Genre: Shooter
- Developer: Rare
- Released: 2005-11-22
- Game Rating: US: M | EU: 16+
- Players: 1-4
- Co-op
- In-game Dolby Digital
- Custom Soundtracks
- HDTV 1080i
- Storage Device
- Players: 2-32
- Leaderboards
- Voice Support
- Xbox LIVE Aware
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Perfect Dark Zero DLC
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Cast List
 | Joanna Dark |
An eager bounty hunter, a raw talent with laser-sharp reflexes, a reckless streak a mile wide, and a rare knack for sniffing out trouble. Has grown up chasing criminals around the globe with her father but now bristles at his overprotective tendencies. | |
 | Jack Dark |
Jo's father, a grizzled ex-cop and founder of Dark Bail Bonds. Solid, professional, experienced and almost entirely untrusting of anyone, especially big corporations and authority figures. Getting on in years but still works out to stay on top of his game. | |
 | Chandra |
A talented hacker from the streets, thrown a line by Jack during his cop days and now Mission Co-ordinator for Dark Bail Bonds. Assists Jo during missions with a constant stream of info and suggestions. Always searching for shortcuts and opportunities. | |
 | Zhang Li |
Legendarily shrewd CEO of dataDyne and renowned patron of DeathMatch, the virtual sport watched by millions. A cultured and ambitious man with a deep knowledge of archaeology and ancient civilisations. Age has not diminished his fire and zeal. | |
 | Mai Hem |
The Yang to Jo's Yin - an omen of what Jo may become if she fails to keep control of her emotions. A fierce competitor, fighting on Zhang Li's behalf in DeathMatch not only for the sport but also to gain a father's favour for a few precious moments. | |
 | Carrington |
Patriarchal scientist/entrepreneur and founder of the Carrington Institute. Has a lifelong obsession with communications and information. Advanced tech allows him to plan all the missions carried out by his agents from a direct link in his office. | |
 | Zeigler |
Dedicated, idealistic archaeologist and a devotee of 'big science'. Naturally gifted but plagued with self-doubt and helpless in most social situations. Finds his whole life turned upside-down when his ground-breaking research makes him a target. | |
 | Killian |
A dangerous man who rose meteorically through the ranks to become one of Hong Kong's biggest gang bosses. Owns a nightclub but gains most of his income (and kicks) from other endeavours. His fate is entangled with that of Jack and Joanna. | |
 | Jonathan |
Special Ops team leader for the Carrington Institute and one of its star operatives. Specialises in deep cover where he can remain for months at a time. Very aware of his talents and can be perceived as either understandably confident or a bit cocky. | |
 | Dr Caroll |
Respected scientist and academic, a leader in his field. An eccentric who generally considers other people to be a nuisance. Accepts dataDyne's offer to fund his wide-ranging research, ultimately plunging him into events far beyond his control. |
Weapons
 | Pistols |
Many pistols are available to the stealthy player, from the trusty P9P through Falcon, Magsec 4 and thundering Magnum to the less traditional Psychosis Gun. All can be dual wielded for double the stopping power; secondary functions range from silencers to magnetised 'rebound fire'. | |
 | Close Combat |
Those expecting close quarters combat should come equipped with either the radar-thwarting DEF-12 Shotgun or, for true melée effectiveness, the rare but deadly resonating-edge Viblade. Securing access to a polycarbonate Combat Shield may also prove a life-saving decision. | |
 | Sub-Machine Guns |
While the RCP-90 with its legendary rate of fire and cunning extra functions is the most recognisable in this category, other options such as the UGL Liberator with self-destruct mechanism, the silenced DW-P5 for recon work, and the hologram-projecting CMP-150 should not be ignored. | |
 | Assault Rifles |
Under this umbrella fall many of the mainstays of warfare in 2020. The FAC-16 and SuperDragon, with grenade launchers to complement their standard fire; the rugged KSI-74 with its bayonet attachment; and last but not least, the savage surprise that is the chameleonic Laptop Gun. | |
 | Sniper Rifles |
Those who prefer to strike from a distance may be interested in the world-class Jackal sniper rifle with its radar-scrambling capability, or even the Shockwave, a classified long-range particle weapon that comes with the unique perk of being able to target enemies through walls. | |
 | Heavy Weapons |
The Rocket Launcher is a heavy weapon in every sense, with a horrendous damage capability maximised by use of the flip-out target finder. Other weapons include the rapid-fire M60 with secondary caltrop dispenser and the experimental Plasma Rifle with cloak function. | |
 | Thrown Weapons |
Not only does this category of weapon cover the Frag and Flashbang variants of grenade, both compact enough for dual wielding alongside lighter firearms, it also encompasses the useful (especially when remote-triggered) Multimine and lethal Hawk blade with its antigrav-assisted flight. | |
 | Gadgets |
There may come a time when weaponry is not enough, and progress can only be enabled by other means. To this end a wealth of sophisticated gadgetry including the Datathief, Locktopus, Demo Kit, Audioscope, CamSpy and Revive Kit has been made available. Use it wisely. |
Wallpaper
 | PD Zero Design 1 |
Available in the following resolutions: 1280 x 1024 (303k) | 1024 x 768 (186k) | 800 x 600 (134k) | |
 | PD Zero Design 2 |
Available in the following resolutions: 1280 x 1024 (500k) | 1024 x 768 (338k) | 800 x 600 (224k) | |
 | PD Zero Design 3 |
Available in the following resolutions: 1280 x 1024 (351k) | 1024 x 768 (261k) | 800 x 600 (186k) | |
 | PD Zero Design 4 |
Available in the following resolutions: 1280 x 1024 (305k) | 1024 x 768 (228k) | 800 x 600 (157k) | |
 | PD Zero Design 5 |
Available in the following resolutions: 1280 x 1024 (368k) | 1024 x 768 (246k) | 800 x 600 (166k) | |
 | PD Zero Design 6 |
Available in the following resolutions: 1280 x 1024 (732k) | 1024 x 768 (493k) | 800 x 600 (347k) | |
 | PD Zero/Kameo Design |
Available in the following resolutions: 1280 x 1024 (264k) | 1024 x 768 (174k) | 800 x 600 (127k) |
Achievements
The full list of Xbox 360 Achievements available in Perfect Dark Zero.
1 Solo Mission On Dark Agent (15G)
Completed One Single Player Mission On Dark Agent
5 Solo Missions On Dark Agent (25G)
Completed Five Single Player Missions On Dark Agent
Completed Single Agent (10G)
Completed Single Player Game on Agent Difficulty Setting
Completed Single Secret Agent (15G)
Completed Single Player Game on Secret Agent Difficulty Setting
Completed Single Perfect Agent (25G)
Completed Single Player Game on Perfect Agent Difficulty Setting
Completed Single Dark Agent (50G)
Completed Single Player Game on Dark Agent Difficulty Setting
1 Co-op Mission On Dark Agent (15G)
Completed One Co-op Mission On Dark Agent
5 Co-op Missions On Dark Agent (25G)
Completed Five Co-op Missions On Dark Agent
Completed Co-Op Agent (10G)
Completed Co-op Game On Agent Difficulty Setting
Completed Co-Op Secret Agent (15G)
Completed Co-Op Game On Secret Agent Difficulty Setting
Completed Co-Op Perfect Agent (25G)
Completed Co-Op Game On Perfect Agent Difficulty Setting
Completed Co-Op Dark Agent (50G)
Completed Co-Op Game On Dark Agent Difficulty Setting
Played 10 Deathmatch Games (10G)
Multiplayer Award. Played in 10 DeathMatch Games.
Played 100 Deathmatch Games (20G)
Multiplayer Award. Played in 100 DeathMatch Games.
Played 1000 Deathmatch Games (30G)
Multiplayer Award. Played in 1000 DeathMatch Games.
Played 10 DarkOps Games (10G)
Multiplayer Award. Played in 10 DarkOps Games.
Played 100 DarkOps Games (20G)
Multiplayer Award. Played in 100 DarkOps Games.
Played 1000 DarkOps Games (30G)
Multiplayer Award. Played in 1000 DarkOps Games.
10 Melee Kills (10G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 10 Melee Kills (armed or unarmed) over all multiplayer games played.
100 Melee Kills (20G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 100 Melee Kills (armed or unarmed) over all multiplayer games played.
1000 Melee Kills (30G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 1000 Melee Kills (armed or unarmed) over all multiplayer games played.
10 Explosive Kills (10G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 10 Explosive Kills over all multiplayer games played.
100 Explosive Kills (20G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 100 Explosive Kills over all multiplayer games played.
1000 Explosive Kills (30G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 1000 Explosive Kills over all multiplayer games played.
10 Kills in Killcount (10G)
DeathMatch Award. Achieved 10 Kills in DeathMatch: Killcount.
100 Kills in Killcount (20G)
DeathMatch Award. Achieved 100 Kills in DeathMatch: Killcount.
1000 Kills in Killcount (30G)
DeathMatch Award. Achieved 1000 Kills in DeathMatch: Killcount.
10 Kills in Team Killcount (10G)
DeathMatch Award. Achieved 10 Kills in DeathMatch: Team Killcount.
100 Kills in Team Killcount (20G)
DeathMatch Award. Achieved 100 Kills in DeathMatch: Team Killcount.
1000 Kills in Team Killcount (30G)
DeathMatch Award. Achieved 1000 Kills in DeathMatch: Team Killcount.
10 Headshot Kills (10G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 10 Headshot Kills over all multiplayer games played.
100 Headshot Kills (20G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 100 Headshot Kills over all multiplayer games played.
1000 Headshot Kills (30G)
Earned after 1000 Headshot Kills in both DeathMatch or DarkOps Games. Only counts in Games you finished.
10 Sniper Kills (10G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 10 Kills with a Sniper Rifle over all multiplayer games played.
100 Sniper Kills (20G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 100 Kills with a Sniper Rifle over all multiplayer games played.
1000 Sniper Kills (30G)
Expert Kill Award. Achieved 1000 Kills with a Sniper Rifle over all multiplayer games played.
10 Rounds Survived (10G)
DarkOps Award. Survived 10 Rounds of DarkOps: Eradication.
100 Rounds Survived (20G)
DarkOps Award. Survived 100 Rounds of DarkOps: Eradication.
1000 Rounds Survived (30G)
DarkOps Award. Survived 1000 Rounds of DarkOps: Eradication.
10,000 CR Property Destroyed (10G)
DarkOps Award. Destroyed 10K CR of property in DarksOps: Sabotage.
100,000 CR Property Destroyed (20G)
DarkOps Award. Destroyed 100K CR of property in DarksOps: Sabotage.
10 Minutes Survived (10G)
DarkOps Award. Survived for 10 minutes in DarkOps: Onslaught.
100 Minutes Survived (20G)
DarkOps Award. Survived for 100 minutes in DarkOps: Onslaught.
10 Territories Held (10G)
DeathMatch Award. Scored 10 Points in DeathMatch: Territorial Gains.
100 Territories Held (20G)
DeathMatch Award. Scored 100 Points in DeathMatch: Territorial Gains.
10 Flags Captured (10G)
DeathMatch Award. Captured 10 Flags in DeathMatch: Capture the Flag.
100 Flags Captured (20G)
DeathMatch Award. Captured 100 Flags in DeathMatch: Capture the Flag.
10 Players Infected (10G)
DarkOps Award. Infected 10 Players in DarkOps: Infection.
100 Players Infected (20G)
DarkOps Award. Infected 100 Players in DarkOps: Infection.
1000 Players Infected (30G)
DarkOps Award. Infected 1000 Players in DarkOps: Infection.
Critics' Quotes
"Perfect Dark Zero's stunning presentation, excellent assortment of believable weapons, exciting tactical firefights, and fully featured single- and multiplayer components combine to make it easily one of the best first-person shooters this year and one of your best options in the Xbox 360's starting lineup." – GameSpot
"In fact, its fundamental FPS building blocks are so sound, you immediately get the impression that Microsoft may have gotten another Halo-like triumph on their hands -- a shooter so good as to be irresistible to both the casual and the hardcore." – 1UP
"When you touch Perfect Dark Zero for the first time, you're whacked in the face by a Tsunami of visual magnificence... Get this, show it to the Sony fanboys and watch them leg it down to the shops in a desperate bid to get an Xbox 360." – 360 Magazine
"The Mission mode is on the short side of the stick, but thanks to co-op play and a myriad of multiplayer options (online and off), PDZ can be mentioned in the same breath as Rare's previous batch of stellar shooters. We look forward to plenty of playtime with Ms. Dark, and so should you." – TeamXbox
"It's the exceptional replay value both offline and on, the multitude of weapons you'll entertain yourself with for weeks and the balls-to-the-wall way this game came together that makes you glad to be a gamer." – Official Xbox 360 Magazine
"It's got great weapons and excellent sound effects with visuals that, at times, are just as good. If you're looking for one of the best Xbox 360 multiplayer experiences at launch, look no further than this title." – IGN
"The core gameplay is there, and it's still special, it still works, and the new features are wonderfully balanced and implemented." – Kikizo
"These multiplayer options are where Perfect Dark Zero (and Xbox 360) really shines. Some people may think it's not a huge part of any game, but just play 30 minutes on Live and you're going to have a killer time. Dare I say it, it's as addictive as Halo 2." - GameDaily
"Holding true to its predecessor's gameplay while expanding to push a new system to its limits could not have been easy, but I think it makes for a perfect addition to a hopefully growing franchise." – Adrenaline Vault
"Perfect Dark Zero is the game to get for the Xbox 360. From the fantastic gameplay to the gorgeous graphics to the incredible amount of replay value, every gamer should experience this game. It features every multiplayer option you could want, and the feature list reads like a multiplayer gamer's wet dream." – TalkXbox
Top Quote
"It doesn't help that the background music sounds like the back room of Dr. Skin's Love Shack. Is it wrong that I keep searching for a stripper pole to grind against?" – IGN
