Joanna Dark
The protagonist and a Carrington Institute agent known by the codename Perfect Dark.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Control Stick | Move and aim The exact function depends on the selected control style. |
|---|---|
Z | Fire the equipped weapon Default Nintendo 64 control mapping. |
A | Perform an action or interact Context-sensitive functions vary by situation. |
B | Use the weapon's secondary function Available functions depend on the equipped weapon. |
C Buttons | Change movement, view, or equipment functions The control style determines individual C-button assignments. |
Control notes
Perfect Dark supports several configurable Nintendo 64 control styles.
Button assignments can differ according to the selected control style and gameplay context.
How it plays
How does Perfect Dark play?
Players view the action from a first-person perspective and complete missions with specific objectives, such as retrieving items, rescuing allies, planting devices, or escaping an area. Many missions reward observation and careful use of weapons, gadgets, disguises, and alternate routes rather than constant shooting.
The campaign is divided into missions with selectable difficulty levels. Solo missions can be played cooperatively, and Counter-Operative mode lets another player control an enemy agent. Combat Simulator multiplayer supports free-for-all and team matches, computer-controlled opponents, arenas, weapons, and rule settings.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Perfect Dark?
Study the objective list before engaging enemies, because many missions can fail after alarms, time limits, or key characters are lost. Use silencers and stealth where available, and search rooms for access cards, terminals, ammunition, and alternate routes.
Replay missions on higher difficulties to learn tighter objectives and unlock additional content. In multiplayer, vary weapon sets and bot difficulty rather than relying on one dominant weapon, and use radar information without exposing your position unnecessarily.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Jonathan Dark
Joanna's father and a veteran agent who is connected to her family history.
Daniel Carrington
Founder of the Carrington Institute and Joanna's employer.
Elvis
A friendly Maiyan alien who helps Joanna oppose dataDyne.
Cassandra De Vries
The ambitious chief executive of dataDyne and a major antagonist.
Mr. Blonde
A powerful Skedar agent who manipulates events from behind the scenes.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Documented unlockCertain multiplayer characters, weapons, and match options can be unlocked by completing the campaign, clearing objectives on specific difficulties, or meeting challenge requirements.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Check mission objectives and secondary tasks before moving forward.
- 2
Use the pause screen to review objectives and equipment.
- 3
Higher difficulties add stricter objectives and can unlock extra content.
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