Perfect Dark Zero (Xbox 360, 2005)

Personal review:
This game is great! The graphics are outstanding. Controls are typical FPS, minus the ability to "bunny hop" and irritate your on-line opponents, although you do have realistic dodge/dive moves (this is a plus). The weapon selection is good, although a few of the secondary weapon modes are very strange combinations - a shotgun with a radar function? It would have made more sense to add additional gadgetst to pickup and keep the weapons more logical ...

For new players, the ability to see waypoints and an on-screen arrow guiding you to your next task is a welcome addition. It will keep you from mindlessly wandering some of the larger boards.

Computer AI is decent - but this is definitely not a war strategy game, so don't expect too many coordinated attacks. The use of vehicles is great. The ability to use zip lines and slide down ladders makes moving around some of the boards a lot more fun. Basically, pick this game up NOW!

Game description and overview:
Joanna Dark returns in the Xbox 360-exclusive Perfect Dark Zero, the prequel to the international award-winning and multimillion-selling first-person shooter Perfect Dark from famed game developer Rare Ltd. A secret war has begun between shadowy corporations bent on world domination. Joanna Dark and her father, Jack, are caught up in the fight for the planet's future. A routine bounty hunting mission rips open a global conspiracy that will change Joanna's destiny—forever.

Players must guide Joanna Dark on her journey to become the Perfect Agent. Featuring a compelling and captivating story, Perfect Dark Zero plunges players into a world of corporate espionage and conspiracy. Perfect Dark Zero merges the excitement and intrigue of its predecessor with revolutionary game design, online play and amazing graphics to deliver an experience that defines next-generation gaming and entertainment.

Engrossing single-player action. Brought to life in startling high- definition, Perfect Dark Zero challenges players to guide Joanna Dark on her journey to become the Perfect Agent. A fully interactive world, beautiful graphics and breathtaking special effects combine with Xbox Live functionality to provide players with a one-of-a-kind, single-player experience.

• Gripping, action-packed story line. Players assume the role of Perfect Agent Joanna Dark in a gripping story set years before the original Perfect Dark, where the action in this sci-fi thriller centers on espionage, conspiracy and a mysterious global conflict.

• Unparalleled online play via Xbox Live. Perfect Dark Zero delivers unprecedented online action and flexibility, supporting upward of 50 players online. Perfect Dark Zero includes fully scalable environments and complete Xbox Live support with tournaments, rankings and more.

• Extraordinary variety of gameplay options. Players can choose between a story-driven single-player campaign and various multiplayer options including four-player split screen and two-player cooperative action for infinite replayability.

• Massive arsenal of weapons, gadgets and vehicles. Perfect Dark Zero features many of the classic weapons and gadgets from the original game, as well as countless additions. Combat-enabled vehicles including jetpacks, hovercrafts and motorcycles are also available to players in Perfect Dark Zero.