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Enter the Matrix (PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox)

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Best for avid, mature fans of films.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that although this game is rated for ages 13 and older, it contains a lot of violence, including violence against police, FBI and other authority figures. It should also be noted that the Matrix films are rated R, and that both the game and films contain complex and mature themes.

Educational value: Very little. Some philosophical elements may interest older players.
Positive messages: Violence against authority figures.
Violence: A lot of violence, including violence against police, FBI and other authority figures.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about movie tie-ins. Can this game be enjoyed without having seen the movies? If you've seen The Matrix or its sequels, does this game enhance your appreciation of the movies? Do you prefer movies to stand on their own, or do you like exploring them further with games?

What's the story?

What's the story?

In ENTER THE MATRIX, players begin by selecting one of two minor characters from the films -- Niobe or Ghost. Although each has some unique missions, essentially the same storyline is used with both characters.

Players either fight or run past resistance in the form of police, FBI, and notorious agents, who are essentially indestructible. Occasionally, the player may have to drive a car or pilot a hovercraft, but much of the time is spent punching, kicking and shooting through a variety of scenarios. The only more strategic element of the game is an add-on segment, in which the player can "hack" the system by entering cheat codes permitting bonuses, including a multiplayer option, to be unlocked.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

The game attempts to be an integral part of the popular sci-fi Matrix film series. The game's design is interwoven with the movies' style and storyline, and contains an hour of movie footage. Players are expected to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the films' plot and characters. Many characteristics of the films shine through: the fancy martial arts moves, the slow/stop motion spins, leaps and shooting sprees, and a complicated plot.

It is possible to play the game without seeing the films, but the full effect will not be appreciated. It is, therefore, troubling to see that although the game is rated T for teen, both films are rated R. In the end, the game is essentially nothing more than another first-person shooting game.

Game themes & details

Game Details
Available on: PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox
Not available online
Genre: Role Playing
Developer: Atari, Shiny Entertainment
Released on: August 7, 2003
Price: 45-50
ESRB Rating: T

This review was written by Dr. David Walsh
 
 

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Enjoyable individual game, designed for adults and single person play.
Enter the Matrix has a very good graphics engine both smooth and reliable. There is quite a lot of violence, and the game revolves around killing people. This is certainly an adult video game. It does however have a very good selection of weapons, and ones that are realistic too. If you enjoy these types of action, killing games, along with a very good choice of weapons, this is a wonderful game. It also has time altering capabilities, allowing you move and shoot faster than the enemies in the game. This however does not allow for multiple players.

 
Great if you've seen the movies
If you've seen the movies, then the violence vs authority figures can sort of be justified. The movies imply that "people" in the matrix are simply shells in which people "live life". And also, all the "authority figures", such as SWAT teams, are headed by the main enemies in the game. There isnt much bad about it.

Bubbajean
teen, 17 years old
 
This game is pretty good...
This game is realitively clean. It's not as good as Path Of Neo, but, descent. It's not bloody, or strewn with language.

skippy341
kid, 12 years old
 
i love this game!
this game is so cool! you can fight in slow motain combat!

MovieMan7797
kid, 10 years old
 
According to comments, this game is BADASS!
I think the game is very cool. I've seen the complete trilogy and I want to play the game. It is kick-ass and entartains people shitless. This game has been rated T for Ages 13 and Up. Property of WB Games. All Rights Reserved.

acribit
teen, 13 years old
 
Enter the matrix is addicting

adamr2894
teen, 14 years old
 
Perfect for teens, not so much tweens
This game is very addictive, but some of the language in it is unnecessary. They use words like s--t, d--n, h--l, and a-s. This is NOT a game for little kids. But it's worth a try.

Yangy
teen, 15 years old
 
The storyline is rubbish and only really makes sense to movie fans. The startling realism makes it too adult for kids, with two terrorist dressed individuals rebelling against police and such. However, if you're an adult and don't give a stuff about a story, this game is a fun one, with plenty of punch and abilities that can enable you to run on walls and kick the sh-t out of a cop. The only real problem with this game is that it gets slow at times and is difficult to complete.

the action gamer
teen, 15 years old
 
the matrix kicks ass allright
With a huge gun selection,endless awsome matrix stile fighting moves,an involvative story line,and great graph- ics,this may be one of the best games on the PS2 even to this day. Athough it is a little to violent, it is also a little to fun.It makes a great sidestory to the movie which you wont find enywhere else, and (today) you can find it at most Game -stops for only 5 dollars.Athough you can't aim your guns without going into first person mode (in which you can't move)and their are some bugs,especialy when you have some cheats on,it is a highly recomended game,especally at on- ly 5 dollars.On the whole i'd rate this game 9.5 of 10(7 being the average).Re- play value: modarately high

jblair
adult
 
grafix stunk but this site gives hard reviews.
First of all u are not klling authority figures ure killing people who help machines destroy the human race. fun gameplay, and if glitches were fixed and grafix improved it would be good. i think this sight is rediculas and i wish the school had never told my parents about it. there is nothing in any m or t rated game that a 12 year old doesn't know about. Also your reviewing system is too kiddy. I learned a few things I wouldn't talk about at the dinner table. pleeze. but no kids who are 7 or 8 should be playing games period. otherwize, come on because u saw your character in a game kill a swat team does that seriously mean you will go shoot some people up. if you do that its because you are a friek. the only thing video games can do is make people underestimate cops, which is a good thing. it makes it easier for authorities to track them down.

Math-U
adult
 
Fun but hafd
Fun game if you like the movies. But it is hard.

Joe Riz
teen, 14 years old
 
Enter the Matrix
The game itself was a great hit , with my Dad ( Who didn't play the game , but since he and I watched the first film , he loved watching me play ! ) , and me . I really think it's more a guy's game , but besides that it's AWESOME !!!!

Abe1998
teen, 13 years old
 
Awesome game!!
This game is really good. I totally recommend it, but for ages 12 and up. Had some language (b--ch, d word, h word). One part where a guy puts up both of his middle fingers at one of the characters. The fighting is really cool. You get to do bullet time. You can use guns, silent kill (more like silent strangle), crossbows, and you can unlock the swords. The game also has a hack section for cheats. If ur smart, you can really get into it.

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