Footage of Perfect Dark's cut face-scanning feature shared online Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Footage of Perfect Dark's cut face-scanning feature shared online Make sure you get my good side, alright? News by Liv Ngan Reporter Intern Published on 21 Sep 2022 15 comments New footage filmed on the show floor of E3 1999 has been posted on YouTube, and gives us one of the closest looks yet at the cut "Perfect Head" feature from N64 gem Perfect Dark. Perfect Head would have allowed players to scan a face into the game using the camera on a Game Boy, which could then be mapped onto a multiplayer character's head. The feature was complete and functional, but was removed from the game for its release. In an 2020 interview conducted by our own Wesley Yin-Poole, several of the developers revealed it had been removed at Nintendo's request due to the recent Columbine High School massacre and concerns over the feature's potential uses. Watch on YouTube Announcement trailer for the Perfect Dark reboot. The E3 footage from 1999 was uploaded to YouTube by channel Hard4Games, focused on game archiving, which had been shared with them by livingaretrogaminglife on Instagram. The section containing Perfect Head starts at around six and a half minutes in (video embedded below). Footage from the showfloor at E3 1999. The process of mapping the image onto the head model is shown close-up starting from the eight minute mark. Position and brightness could be adjusted to improve the mapping quality. The relevant part of the video has been clipped and posted on Twitter by Kode-Z, who spotted the footage. Footage from E3 1999 showcasing #PerfectDark on the #N64's "Perfect Head" mode, which would have enabled you to scan your face into the game! pic.twitter.com/urS1okokah- Kode-Z (@Musical1250) September 19, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings It's rare that we get a glimpse into cut content from a game that came out 22 years ago, and also fascinating to see the feature in action as it was something that no other game had done at the time. A reboot of Perfect Dark was announced at The Game Awards in 2020, and the head of Microsoft Studios recently stated that the sale of Crystal Dynamics to Embracer Group has not affected development. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store