Perfect Dark N64 - Skedar Ruins: Battle Shrine - Perfect Agent

[@Graslu00]

You can watch my new PD playthrough on real hardware (UltraHDMI) if you prefer it over emulated here - kzbin.info/aero/PL-zOWmGvo0G-ym-0wD69LYCn_GNrWNReY

[@frankmerker630]

I appreciate how weird and off the rails this game became by the end

[@sylent1]

Yeah the story was all adding up until we reached area 51 and it just got worse/better

[@RPLAsmodeus]

I loved it The underlying story being the Skedar trying to capture the Cetan's Megaweapon So they can destroy the Maians and dominate (The Cetan being a third alien race, the ship is alive) I thought it was a well written story in that respect They left so many possibilities for a PD 2

[@ikagura]

​@@RPLAsmodeusIt felt like Halo where the human vs Covenant war was also having the Forerunners.

[@9ner]

@@RPLAsmodeus idk why people say its a bad story, it's actually awesome. people probably didnt bother to read anything in Carrington Institute.

[@alerojas2952]

@@9ner they are lazy aholes

[@stevendavies9853]

Definitely one of the best games on N64

[@Matanumi]

Not much competition though...but yeah top 5

[@9ner]

one of the best ever tbh

[@lapthom]

Replaying this on Switch Nintendo Online and I am surprised how much it still holds up

[@MontyCantsin5]

@@Matanumi: Turok 2: Seeds of Evil was right up there.

[@Lertic]

I remember how hard it was for me to figure out as a child how to beat the Skedar king. I remember most guides said you had to "destroy the shrine", but none did ever mention you had to target that symbol behind him! I was always busy destroying those pillars supporting the ceiling/walls.

[@henrywiltcher]

My guide: Shoot the cannabis leaf statue.

[@anthonyworthington4515]

There's another hidden aspect to this level that we were shown by an adult when we were kids. If you blow up the obelisks with devastator wall hugger feature there's a set of phoenix suns that you can use the explosive rounds. So when you fight skeddar with the slayer all the missiles blow up right away and it's significantly easier to beat.

[@jeffbarry6899]

This mission is a pain in the ass with limited amount of ammo.

[@Chadbehavior]

The music was amazing, if they would invest the same kind of effort in games today it would be great

[@Matanumi]

This game was a labour of love....theybwent above and beyond to make a bond style game with their own IP and had fun with it. The reason why they don't make games like this anymore it's because everyone's in it for the money especially now. This was all about creative fun

[@CLASSYX]

@@Matanumi absolutely! let‘s hope a big comeback for the perfect dark franchise soon

[@tyreepowell8367]

@@CLASSYX I Hope So

[@zombeat7376]

@@Matanumi this is the best game I ever played. Goldeneye is the second best game I ever played. Tried gears of War, doom eternal, black ops... All shite probably for the reason you said.

[@bonosrapperandproducer6498]

I actually refer to the soundtrack to make beats from time to time.

[@abloogywoogywoo]

As much as I love the old N64, this game belonged on a PC. The emulation is soooo fluid, smooth and responsive.

[@jankjason]

If only Rare and Microsoft were convinced to port their Perfect Dark remaster in 2010 on PC.

[@clarissamcpigeon7857]

I always thought the N64 was a bit of a dog, to be honest with you. The PlayStation was more fluid and looked better.

[@youforget1000thingsaday]

Clarissa McPigeon That's debatable. I know some games that look and play like dogshit on the PS1 but play and look better on the N64. Examples: The World is Not Enough and Gauntlet Legends were FAR more superior on the N64.

[@Robbie_Haruna]

This game really pushed the N64 to its limit, and it shows lol. Playing this on the actual hardware runs like ass. Thank god for the XBLA release.

[@JANEMBA9000]

@@youforget1000thingsaday you educate him 🥃

[@Srrrgp]

Man this game had co-op and even counter co-op. Way ahead of its time!

[@Bisquick]

Holy shit I forgot about _counter_ co-op, so good. The game modes actually functioned well to boot!

[@Srrrgp]

@@Bisquick counter coop was beautiful!

[@cxeroannuki2840]

this game was ahead of its time if you ignore all the things that make it painfully dated

[@starbond6]

I really love the intro to this level. The three suns behind the relic is great

[@hmdwgf]

The Skedar have to be the most terrifying alien race I’ve ever seen in anything, ever. They look like something out of a schizophrenic’s worst nightmares... with those bird-like heads of theirs and their totally unpredictable, ridiculously aggressive nature (especially when they have weapons) still scares me.

[@mazimadu]

Go look up the Tyranids from Warhammer 40k. Alien cults, mixed with Xenomorph invasion mixed with Lovecraftian horror

[@hmdwgf]

@@mazimadu They're scary but you can see the Xenomorph in them.

[@thebalderthor4884]

Necromorphs are by far the scariest things in games ever.

[@foxymetroid]

They seem to be based at least partially based on the lizard people many conspiracy theorists believe disguise themselves as world leaders to control the world.

[@Tjerty]

A bit dramatic I'd say.

[@joelsalasperez6118]

I followed each of your guides. It has helped me to pass the game on this difficulty. Thank you!

[@Graslu00]

Glad it helped!

[@pineoandloeb]

Same here!

[@ProjectDevilEye]

Glad I'm not the only one who enjoys using the Falcon 2 until it's empty here. Most reliable sidearm in the game by far.

[@moizzle]

And most definitely the one you wanna sacrifice after you've emptied it

[@wolffiegaming]

yep. gotta use it as long as you can...

[@skullvitch2]

Never noticed how distinct the two alien races are in design until I was older. The Maians have a more elegant, simplistic style in their how their technology and weapons look. The trope of the good guys in any situation. I'll root for Elvis everyday, but I dig the more brutal-mechanical aesthetics of the Skedar a lot more. Reminds me of H.R. Giger. *EDIT:* It's also neat that the differences also shows how both species like to exist. The Maians seem to be more superior in comparison, yet they prefer peace and honor. Meanwhile the Skedar use weapons which require magazines. Also how they design their arsenal and aircraft is more robust and horrific; signs of a legion which cares for nothing other than war.

[@Iguana5k]

Yeah the skedar are awesome (besides the racism and war xD) I always wished there was a good one so you can have a brute lizard buddy.

[@mech653]

I never liked the trope of human looking aliens = goods and non-human looking aliens = evil.

[@bcrunch4232]

Yeah and Mr. Blonde’s character and the way he talks can also give us another feel for how they act. And see things. Like how he saw Trent and likely also Cassandra as devices,

[@bobdeclor528]

they dont do video game music like this anymore

[@SirZapdos]

13:42 Ken Lobb. They named the worst gun ever after him, so he quit and went to go work for Microsoft. His face is used as a possible bad guy face in both Goldeneye and Perfect Dark.

[@thetombuck]

Yeah the klobb was named after him but he thought it was hilarious. Watch some of the Rare Replay interviews. He talks about his time on GE and PD very fondly, there's no hard feelings

[@MeatSim64]

Bit hasty with this assumption, no?

[@athlon64x29]

It's crazy how easy this game is on mouse 'n keyboard, just beat it for old time's sake. I really dig your content dude, I'll be sharing it with friends~

[@chairsmissing]

I still remember as a kid almost giving up on the first mission since I couldn't find the elevator to progress further. Then this boss got the better of me - I never beat it. But what a fun game this turned out to be - So many memories!

[@johnnok7775]

I never saw the "perfect dark is forever" quote... they really weren't wrong were they? They had no idea it would end up being the legend that it is

[@mariehassett247]

Probably is because they stop talk about it 🙁

[@stanleysaldana449]

I always loved when she says, “let me get this straight, it’s holy.” Found the sarcasm funny.

[@YliasterSquadMediaYSM]

This game need a reboot or another part telling what happened after this , it could be interesting , I used to love this game when I was a kid

[@blaster00000]

There actually was a proper sequel planned and pitched to Microsoft (2 of them) but they were turned down due to the xbox already having a handful of Scifi shooters (halo, gears of war, etc.) And believed that the games would not sell as well in the market.

[@WillToNihilsm]

@@blaster00000 Now Microsoft has no exclusives at all 🤣

[@sonicfan101sonic6]

You got your wish

[@YliasterSquadMediaYSM]

@@sonicfan101sonic6 🔥🙌🏽

[@DanDanDoe]

There’s a new game coming that seems like it’s a prequel to Perfect Dark. The gameplay video really made me feel like it could actually be a good successor to the original.

[@DeathNeff]

It was a Gorgeous Game one year before the birth of Gamecube and Sadly Before Rare was acquired by Microsoft. Alternative Timeline:If Rare Rejects Microsoft we would have played Banjo Threeie and Perfect Dark Zero on Gamecube. I am forever grateful that I grew up with N64.

[@TubeOfLaughes]

5:24 lol you almost got reap'd!

[@jonathanloera1445]

To this day, I could never figure out how to clear the 3rd objective. You just leave the gun at the altar 😓😓😓

[@yoshimitsui2]

I always try to speed run this mission to get the cheat because this mission is very easy, even on Perfect Agent, since there's not that much skedars holding Reapers.

[@tyreepowell5835]

Let the final mission begin with stoping these creatures from ruin the world!

[@HighTechFan_Geek]

So thanks to your video I finally know how I was supposed to beat this skedar king, thanks

[@randomroy44]

When people ask me what my favourite game of all time is. This. I spoke with a head dev who made yooka laylee. I said i recognised his voice. It was daniel. Lol

[@alexsilva28]

Thank you game for letting me know I had to shoot that sculpture to kill this thing. Would've been an inconvenience to look up a walkthrough to figure the cryptic objectives on each mission. Nice one Rare 👍

[@TheSpacey52]

Great game, but I still think that the whole alien plot felt out of place. It seemed more the plot for a sequel which this game never got, nor even a follow up story. I would have preferred if this game had focused on the conflict between the two agencies (like the first 2/3 did)

[@abloogywoogywoo]

That's like criticizing The Matrix for having rogue artificial intelligence in it, its part of its plot Lara. Its what the story is building up to.

[@kloa4219]

I love the twist because it made the human levels special.

[@cesargonzalez4146]

I freaking hate the skedar, they're so bullet spongy.

[@habitable4116]

When you fall into the Jaguar enclosure at the zoo

[@andyszwejda3101]

In my view, what would make the ending better is Joanna and Elvis returning to Earth and a rebuilt Carrington Institute, and she's welcomed back by all the Maian soldiers CI staff.

[@Nykoooo1]

i never understood perfect dark as a kid. I only bought it cause it was the new goldeneye. Had fun multiplayer, but i never understood the story. I don't remember ever finishing this mission on perfect agent.

[@Iamdr3wski3]

Guns and visual orgasms 😂 man this shit flew over my head playing this

[@m_turok4286]

10:13 lol

[@ongogablogian4396]

The "official" guides/walkthrough always left out the part where you had to shoot the priest so he would lower the shield on the statue to recharge his own, THEN you shoot off a piece of the statue. Then repeat until you win.

[@Joe_Parmesan]

I didn't know that was how it's done. I watched my brothers play this game/mission on co-op and they just kept shooting until the statue fell apart. I tried myself (on Agent - hey, I was young lol) and couldn't understand how it worked.

[@bthendrich]

Why didn't you blow up the other pillars and get the double phoenix?

[@Graslu00]

+bthendrich As I said in the description, I totally forgot about them while recording this, but still I don't find them needed to complete the level.

[@Mr.happycamaro]

Bro im finding out 24 years later there was an actual storyline to this

[@ikagura]

Great playthrough

[@blifx]

skedar feed on children

[@krashdown102]

this alien stuff is where they lost me

[@videolookertube]

how do you skip the credits by me it just never stops

[@Edster98]

I never beat this level

[@clarissamcpigeon7857]

It took me six years of trying on and off, lol. Got the game at launch, had several failed attempts at beating this, and took me until Easter 2006 when I sat down and beat this mission on the first try in months. No idea how.

[@silvereloking6149]

No endless army of enemies like on N64 version, they really make this too easy

[@Graslu00]

This is the N64 version. There's no endless army of enemies anywhere.

[@silvereloking6149]

@@Graslu00 I have pal version and after you sacrifice gun there is endless army of enemies coming to you

[@Graslu00]

@@silvereloking6149 Are you not thinking of "WAR!"? Or do you mean the tiny ones?

[@bennyratliff1264]

You can tell this was made by rareware the music and everything

[@KillerInstinctSquad]

Always hated the skedar. Not easy enemies

[@tyreepowell8367]

I do hate these guys as well

[@victorbf124]

The objective menu sounds like A who wants to be a millionaire song.

[@MusicFan752]

Really wish we had more lore on the skedar.

[@TuckerswordsINC]

Dang, you make it look so easy.

[@XarlioG60]

Lo acabo de terminar gracias a tu ayuda. No entendía nada. Este juego Siempre pensé que seria un refinamiento de Goldeneye, pero sin la licencia. La primera misión me dejó con muchas ganas de más. Pero a medida que avanzaba, me iba pareciendo cada vez peor videojuego. Goldeneye sigue siendo jugable y divertido hoy en dia. No creo que juegue nunca más Perfect Dark, una de mis espinaa clavadas de N64. Lo siento por los q le tengais aprecio. Me ha parecido mal videojuego teniendo en cuenta otros trabajos de Rare en Nintendo.

[@Graslu00]

@@XarlioG60 Por curiosidad, por qué te pareció mal en comparación a GoldenEye?

[@idontknowleavemealoneplease]

Even the younglings?😢

[@Graslu00]

Fun fact: the small Skedar aren't babies but their real form, the bigger ones are biosuits.

[@maurorodriguezrodriguez5895]

Fucking Rare Ware always create the most bad ass music and games . This is what the games now need thres no exiting games anymore what a shame .

[@uriahmrache8336]

Seen this played on PC vs how I remember playing on n64 controller makes this look like aim bot.

[@uriahmrache8336]

Seeing you idiot

[@Psyborgasm]

I have like no ammo by the time i get to the boss

[@007spudman]

How do you play this so smooth? Can I have a link or tutorial how to run 1964 without Texture glitching and strobing. Been trying for months thanks.

[@007spudman]

Whenever I do boot 1964 it strobes and textures glitch and it makes it unplayable.

[@Graslu00]

What plugin are you using?

[@007spudman]

@@Graslu00 Lol this form years ago. Wasn't using the GE/PD edition. Now that I am everything works.

[@stash8293]

Graslu00: 90% of time when I put the target amplifier on the pillar, it says mission failed. Is there a special way of doing this?

[@Graslu00]

You have to use the R-Tracker and make sure you're placing it on the proper pillar, it changes every time you restart the level.

[@stash8293]

@@Graslu00 oh god that sucks, no wonder I only passed it once then I died 🤣

[@starman9458]

I have failed the pillar mission 7 times and found out that the yellow dots are the pillars while using the R-Tracker.

[@stash8293]

@@starman9458 I did the same thing 🤣

[@dsb227]

Nice!

[@HotBoxTrucking]

7:36 "oh naur!!!"

[@joshuadull4192]

How did you know what pillars to mark? They change each time and the IR scanner doesn’t tell me.

[@Graslu00]

IR Scanner are the goggles used in the dark area. R-Tracker is what you want, makes the radar appear at the top right with the pillars to mark.

[@joshuadull4192]

@@Graslu00 Ahh ok - thanks!!

[@daoyang5988]

8:53 Perfect dark References

[@Dante-ss8ui]

Yo juego en emualdor de android, pero nunca me deja completar el objetivo uno lo fallo siempre y hago exactamente lo del vídeo

[@Dissexional]

gg

[@swordsdragon]

I finish this level without taking damage.

[@ThraxButta]

I'm stuck on this so hard

[@PsychoJosh]

Did they just run out of time? Is that why there's no actual epilogue?

[@hughlynne2095]

+Graslu00 tu conoces el juego Killer Instinct?

[@SecondChallenge]

O Gray

[@SecondChallenge]

Moleza

[@VaerosTrash]

Are you playing with a mouse?

[@Graslu00]

Yes, this is mouse & keyboard. You can see a tutorial on how to do it in the description.

[@leshonjohnson-hampton8669]

Does anyone know where I can find the cutscene soundtrack to this level that starts at 0:06? I’ve been looking for years but been unable to find it anywhere

[@Graslu00]

This is the best I could find, but it still keeps the ship sounds sadly - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYKtmmSie7OffZo

[@Robles1881]

Retro Pixel/ Perfect Dark Recon. They have all the tracks from the game.

[@AnySerena]

me da miedo los skedar :"v

[@brigar2122]

Oye terminaste el juego en la n64 original? :'v

[@hectorcastellanos7025]

Gays

[@AnySerena]

@@brigar2122 si xD

[@elixgreen]

Song at 8:40? 👀

[@Graslu00]

It's called "Gotcha!", starts with the cutscene, I have the full OST here, timestamped the song - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGPZe2OLpNeGeas

[@elixgreen]

Love this masterpiece of a game thanks bro

[@Meta_Productions]

Are you playing on PC ?

[@Graslu00]

Yes.

[@logalogalog]

10:13

[@fredrickhightii5692]

Year 5000

[@exaltedb]

Believe it or not, this game is actually set in 2023

[@phonegame3709]

Jugando 2024

[@tabachivq]

I never truely realized how stupid the credits were. watching the credits now... man. I'm embarrassed. I could only imagine how these names feel.

[@kloa4219]

I think it's charming. It might be a bit corny, but you can tell the staff genuinely loved what they were making. They felt really proud that they were able to complete a burdensome project after most of the Goldeneye staff left to work on Timesplitters. (And they should feel proud for making a great sandbox shooter under a great publisher) It's rare to see that type of passion now. Most people are too cynical and serious now. They're so fixated on being prententious auteurs since they're afraid of ridiculed. Ironically, their projects (The Room and The Quiet Man) end up being the most cringy.

[@hoppimike]

Looked fine to me... Some were a bit '90s, but then the game was made in the '90s so it makes sense.

[@Robbie_Haruna]

How dare a game have stylized credits and not just a black screen with words scrolling.

[@Menvajea]

I can't imagine playing through this entire game and having the credits be the back-breaking straw.

[@TTBurgerThePlayStationGamer]

i loved this game but the ending was a huge disappointment!

[@parazels83]

The game doesn't respect a player. It forces you to learn each inch of a level. It's a stupid repetition of a role in a play, not enjoyable gameplay.

[@Graslu00]

Never felt that way to me

[@shawngregory5904]

I fucking hate this level... Goldeneye was such a better game. Why the hell do they have rockets? Don't get hit the entire level then a rocket to the back while fighting the little shits

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

10:14 lol