Have you ever wondered how long it takes to make a quality video game? Well, if Perfect Dark Zero is any indication, not even five years is enough time to salvage a doomed concept. But should all the blame for PDZ’s failure be placed on Rare’s shoulders?

After Nintendo dumped Rare into Mircrosoft’s open arms for a preposterous sum of money, people have raised their collective expectations of this company. Despite the massive amount MS spent on this historic developer, Rare isn’t exactly a blockbuster developer. Aside from the insanely popular Goldeneye and exceptional Donkey Kong Country franchise, Rare has been cranking out high quality niche hits for 20 years. Why did people expect anything to change under new ownership?

The future of Rare can be divined more from games like Viva Piñata than Perfect Dark Zero - an original concept that doesn’t exactly hit the mass market, but is greedily consumed by those who smile at quirky ideas. So pack your Rare hate in a bag and enjoy them for what they are - a creative developer with a glowing British sense of humor and the best darn musicians in the business.

Rare’s future looks incredible bright and they have an enviable past as well. Check out trivia for the original Perfect Dark.

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