

It didn’t come out until late-May in 2000, well into the Nintendo 64’s lifespan, and when gamers were, en masse, moving away from the fifth generation and into the sixth.


Perfect Dark’s release date is the primary reason why it’s not a more significant deal. Previous entries in this series can be found through this link. Throughout the month of September, I’ll be covering the console, its games, its innovations, and its legacy. On September 29, 2021, the Nintendo 64 will turn 25 years old in North America.
