Uncommon had a heck of a run at the Nintendo 64, and these days we are celebrating the anniversary of but every other of the studio’s classics — Easiest Darkish.
Joanna Darkish made her debut on Nintendo’s 64-bit console on twenty second Would possibly 2000 in North The usa, with a Ecu unencumber following in June. As of late, it ranks because the studio’s highest-rated recreation on Metacritic nonetheless.
Whilst the sequence has observed its ups and downs over time (by way of Sport Boy Colour and Xbox 360 prequels), the unique stays cherished nonetheless because of its superb gameplay and multiplayer, sensible visuals, and wholesome problem. It used to be, in some ways, a refinement over Uncommon’s earlier iconic shooter, GoldenEye 007. Some even Joanna’s journey to Bond’s — glance, it is a difficult name! We would possibly not pass judgement on.
Oh, and because of Retronauts for reminding us that the occasions of the sport took place… two years in the past. How are we nonetheless alive?
Whilst the sequence has been lovely quiet for some time, you’ll a minimum of have fun these days’s anniversary by means of booting up the Nintendo Transfer On-line + Growth Pack unencumber for a fast spherical of multiplayer with buddies.
However we’re getting a reboot of the sport (no longer on Transfer or Transfer 2, as of but) someday quickly from developer The Initiative. Published again in 2020 at The Sport Awards, Easiest Darkish made a reappearance all through Microsoft’s Show off at Summer time Sport Fest 2024.
And for an in depth have a look at the historical past of Easiest Darkish, together with interviews with the individuals who labored at the recreation, you must take a look at our function at the recreation which we revealed for its twentieth anniversary, written by means of contributor and pal of the website online James Batchelor.
Are you a Easiest Darkish fan? Are you excited for the reboot? Or do you suppose it is higher than GoldenEye? Vote in our ballot beneath and have fun this recreation within the feedback.
