All Age Gaming's John Elliott looks at another one of the latest Xbox Live Arcade titles to grace the console. Perfect Dark is the classic game that one of the launch titles for the Xbox 360, Perfect Dark Zero came from. Is the recreation of the original game on XBLA worth a look? Read on to find out.

""I have spent a lot of time with the game and it seems rather obvious that nostalgic memories are key to enjoying the game. It is not a terrible game, but when comparing it to games coming out nowadays – which fans will frown upon as unfair – Perfect Dark falls behind and feels far too dated.""

"When Perfect Dark debuted in 2000 for N64, everything about the game was drool-worthy, from the inclusion of multiplayer to cutting edge graphics. 10 years later, many gamers still speak fondly of Rare’s spiritual successor to GoldenEye 007. A prequel launched with the Xbox 360 in 2005, and nearly five years later, we’re seeing a restoration on Xbox LIVE Arcade."

"Perfect Dark isn’t a huge overhaul like other remakes on XBLA, but is still a solid and engaging title. FPS fans who missed out on the original would do well to check out this groundbreaking title, and hardcore fans should experience the game with the technical improvements."

"The twisting plot offers some fantastic opportunities for RARE to demonstrate their artistic talents, but also to create some of the most inspiring levels seen on the console hardware of the time. The level design, even to this day, is simply astounding. Offering player numerous routes through many of the levels, the design presents an openness that is rarely matched in modern FPS games. There are areas which may not be uncovered even after several playthroughs, though these spaces possess ju..."

In light of Perfect Dark's remastered release around the corner, ScrewAttack takes a nostalgic look back at the original in their Video Game Vault. So get your Expansion Pak ready!