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Enter the Matrix
- PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox
- Price: $45-50
- Genre: Role Playing
Common Sense Media says
Best for avid, mature fans of films.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
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.
What's it about?
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?
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.
What families can talk about
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?
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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.
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AGE
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
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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.
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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.
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AGE
Fun but hafd
Fun game if you like the movies. But it is hard.
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AGE
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.
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AGE
i love this game!
this game is so cool! you can fight in slow motain combat!
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Kid, 11 years old
June 28, 2011
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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.
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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.
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| Platforms: | PlayStation 2, Windows, Xbox |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Role Playing |
| Developers: | Atari, Shiny Entertainment |
| Release date: | August 7, 2003 |
| Price: | $45-50 |
| ESRB rating: | T |
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