Switch Online Update fixes issues plaguing one of its best N64 titles

Important takeaways

Nintendo made improvements to Perfect Dark and fixed the “buzzing” blur effect.
Additional changes include fixes to input lag and UV mapping.
Some issues still exist, such as audio mastering and frame rate drops. Nintendo may address these in the future.

Nintendo has made some improvements Perfectly dark on the Nintendo Switch, significantly improving several issues, including a potential game-breaker. The improvements have surprised some Nintendo Switch players, who Perfectly dark the update was made without much fanfare.

Nintendo regularly adds new games to its Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack service, including the latest addition of Turok 2: Seeds of Evil and Shadowman to the Mature app. While these additions attracted a lot of attention, it appears that quite a few changes have been made Perfectly darkwhich was already in the Mogensamlingen.

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Nintendo players and data miners have discovered that some changes were made that fix some – though not all – reported issues with Perfectly dark on the switch. Chief among these is the “buzzing” blur effect that can affect the player's vision. While the blur was present in the original version of the game on the N64, the effect had become so impactful that at certain points in the Switch version, the screen would basically freeze as the blur effect got worse and worse. This has been dialed back, avoiding this problem, although the blur still seems to be a bit more pronounced than on the N64.

What else changed in the Nintendo Switch version of Perfect Dark?

As noted by Graslu00, input lag appears to be reduced, X-tracks are fixed, explosion debris works correctly, UV mapping is fixed, and sunlight bleeding through solid objects has been changed. However, there are still some remaining issues, such as audio metering being too quiet, frame rate drops, weak explosions and light flares from non-solar sources being visible through weapons and walls. It remains to be seen if and when the problems with the Switch Online Mature Collection game will be fixed.

Since N64 games on the Nintendo Switch are emulated, problems may appear that were not present in the original versions. This has even plagued some titles developed by Nintendo itself. For example, previous updates fixed some issues with Zelda: Ocarina of Timewhich from the beginning had been missing some of its fog. While bringing these games back on a modern console is something many fans are excited about, it's important to make sure the experience is comparable to the original, especially for newcomers to the games. Nintendo veterans may have the patience to wait, but new players who experience game-breaking bugs may simply give up on titles, regardless of how well they were received in their original format.

This is the game Nintendo 64 fans have been waiting for. Almost three years after the reveal of super-spy action-adventure GoldenEye 007, developer extraordinaire Rare introduces futuristic special operative Joanna Dark, aka Perfect. In Perfect Dark, players are sent on a fast-paced adventure from downtown Chicago skyscrapers to underground laboratories to underwater wrecks of alien origin. Naturally, the plot weaves a complex web of conspiracies, hidden agendas, and megalomaniacal corporate executives with deep underground (and off-world) ties. As fans of spy games expect, unraveling the plot and taking down the bad guys requires a bag of high-tech gadgets and special weapons – especially given the game's tougher and smarter enemies. Perfect Dark features Dolby surround sound, widescreen compatibility and – as expected – stunning special effects, including dynamic lighting, chest-busting explosions and realistic clouds of smoke, dust and steam. The characters are lifelike thanks to motion-captured animations and beautifully rendered 3D models. Perfect Dark's multiplayer features are impressive. Just like in GoldenEye 007, up to four players can deathmatch in up to 20 different arenas. But that's just the beginning of the fun. The inclusion of up to eight computer-controlled opponents (“bots”) adds an original component to the frag-fest. Humans can team up with or against bots and even order a bot teammate to target specific opponents. Many original games, like King of the Hill, offer so many variations that you might forget that an engaging single-player experience is at the heart of the game.

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