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Your Xbox Live Arcade Perfect Dark N64 Guide - Win More Games!
How to master Perfect Dark weapons. Win more on Xbox Live Arcade.
Written By: Graham Douglas
Introduction:
When Microsoft announced Perfect Dark on Xbox Live Arcade, I was juiced. I'm a long time GoldenEye N64 player. I played an equal amount of Perfect Dark multiplayer over the years. I played longer and more than most people. I have learned Perfect Dark to the point that I will help you win more. Guaranteed. Perfect Dark is coming to XBLA in the Winter of 2009, so there is time to start learning. I'm not efficient with the Xbox 360 joystick, so I'm not expecting to dominate on Xbox Live Arcade. From the technical standpoint, I will not and cannot be outsmarted. I will break down Perfect Dark multiplayer and help you win!
My Experience Playing Perfect Dark N64:
You will have to trust in my skills, knowledge and experience. I can and do dominate Perfect Dark multiplayer using the traditional controller. I will share tips that will help you win because I know the in's and out's of PD multiplayer better than most people on the planet. I have played and continue to play this game for years and years. Even with the new games, myself and my small group of friend continued with Perfect Dark deathmatch. I just don't think you will find a more reliable source of tips and tricks regarding Perfect Dark N64. For now you will just have to trust me on that one!
Perfect Dark Weapons - Dominate Xbox Live Arcade Guide
Let's discuss the most important Perfect Dark multiplayer weapons. I will list these in the order of importance. In other words, if you're playing on Xbox Live Arcade, you want to get these weapons in your hands. If you don't, you will lose. One golden rule of Perfect Dark: Always go for the headshot!
Non Explosive Perfect Dark Weapons:
Far-Sight
Cheap? Perhaps. It's only cheap when you are getting killed constantly by an opponent or opponents with a Far-Sight. It's not cheap if you're the one doing the spanking with it. If it's on the map, you need to find it and forget about everything else. You don't stand a chance if your opponent has some decent skills. Use B function, which will slow track the scope to the nearest opponent. I will keep a couple tricks to myself, but just make sure you keep moving if you can't locate a victim.
RC-P120
Hard to argue with this one. With so many bullets in a clip, you really can't lose. Cloaking is the secondary function which is cool, but a bit confusing. You will run through your ammo while cloaked like water running from a tap. Why cloak when you can just spray bullets and pwn? Not the most deadly power in the bullets, but a couple headshots (about .4534556456 seconds) and you make the kill.
K7 Avenger
Not a big clip so make your shots count. If somebody is silly enough to take you on from a distance, they lose. Double crouch is critical for accuracy. Aim for the head. One headshot will kill your opponent. Try burst fire also. The reload is painful, so expect to strafe like hell during a battle. Just aim high if you are in close range. Headshot is key. Secondary function is decent as a threat detector. Actually, it's the best secondary function if you are playing with silly explosive type weaponry like grenades or mines.
Mauler
Simply said, you want doubles of these. In addition, use the B function for super charge shot. Sure you will have less shots before reloading, however if you get the right location, your opponent will be dead. Get the head, and they end up dead!
Laptop
It's a fun weapon even though the fairness isn't part of the fun. If you are in a match containing a laptop, it's key that you get one in your hands. It's deadly when used as a traditional shooting gun, but you want to first defend the location where you picked it up. Move away to allow the laptop to regenerate. During this time think about where you want to throw your laptop. Ensure you have full ammo, throw it via secondary function and pick up the newly regenerated laptop. Move to other areas, but it's not a smart idea to venture too far away from your fortified position. Only take risks if you are losing and there isn't much time left in the match.
Magsec
A last resort weapon. If you don't have doubles, your best strategy is to run from opponents. It's not quite on the level of the GoldenEye Klobb, but it's not far off.
CMP150
If you don't know yet, the secondary function for the CMP150 is a follow lock-on which is a fancy way of saying super duper auto aim. You need to lineup and opponent with the cross hairs which will trigger a lock. This is indicated by a yellow halo around that opponent. At that point, fire away and watch your opponent die in seconds. All you do is pull the trigger! Sure a lockon isn't overly skillful but if you want to win then use the weapons to the best of their abilities. I strongly recommend dual CMP150's when ever possible. If you can get that lockon immediately you are rarely going to lose. Just ensure you have duals and full clips when you are not engaged in a battle. Short burst may be necessary if an opponent is running, weaving, dropping down or going upwards. In terms of enjoyment, I put the CMP150 at or near the top of my favorite weapon. Lockon auto aim > most other bullet firing weapons in Perfect Dark.
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