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Enter the Matrix (GameCube)
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Now's your chance to take the red pill for real and Enter The Matrix--not simply a video game adaptation of the films but a whole new chapter in the Matrix saga. Indeed, the best thing about Enter The Matrix is the way it seamlessly connects with the three films, for although it's based on none of them directly, it allows you to play the role of either Niobe or Ghost (minor characters from The Matrix Reloaded) while running into the likes of Neo, Morpheus and Agent Smith as the game's story unfolds. Not only that but the story, as well as all the exclusive video footage, is written and directed by the films' creators, the Wachowski brothers. The game itself is, somewhat predictably, a third-person shoot-'em-up not at all dissimilar to a more balletic version of Max Payne. It's somewhat surprising though, for such a high-profile game, to find the graphics are actually a little below par and the controls somewhat clunky, but generally it all looks and plays pretty well with all the classic Matrix-style slow-motion acrobatics relatively easy to pull off. Easily the best bits of the game are the on-foot chase sequences, usually involving agents, which are actually rather tense and a great way to show off all the running and leaping powers you've mastered in the rest of the game. The worst bits are the car chases, especially if you play as Niobe and have to put up with the terrible car handling, instead of just hanging out the window and shooting as Ghost. Still, this is a decent game overall which, although unlikely to win any awards in itself, is sure to please most Matrix fans. --David Jenkins
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4/5 |
Enter the Matrix
(June 26, 2006) |
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Set behind the scenes of The Matrix Reloaded, you can play as Niobe (played by Jada Pinkett-Smith) or Ghost (played by Anthony Wong) as they're given tasks to complete whilst Neo and the others are busy somewhere else. This is a clever premise; as it reveals some of the answers to the plot holes that were noticeable in the movies, giving us a good idea of what's happening in the background. The visuals (and "Bullet-Time" effects) look stunning, the action sequences are brilliant and the voice-over's professional which is what you'll expect from Hollywood's direction but it's heavily marred by uninspiring driving sections and the ill-concieved Logos ending level. Still, if you a die-hard Matrix fan then definitely have a go but for others, just rent it. |
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1/5 |
Don't bother!
(June 14, 2004) |
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This game was an enormous disappointment. First off, the characters are rubbish. Why would anyone want to play as two bit-part characters from the Matrix Reloaded? It's like being expected to play a Zelda game as Link's mum! Not very appealing, but it gets worse. The graphics are dull. They are detailed, yes, but everything is grey, black, grey-black, green, grey-green or green-black. I appreciate that the style of the original Matrix film was to have the Matrix world green tinged to give it a sense of unreality, but this game takes it too far. The controls are clunky, especially with the Gamecube controller- obviously not much thought was put into transferring the game from the PS2. If you can put up with the on-foot controls then I defy you not to give up with the car-chase parts of the game. The handling brings a new meaning to the word terrible!
I don't need to go on, right? Don't part with any money for this shameless and virtually worthless movie cash in. |
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4/5 |
Nothing to do with the movies but still great.
(May 23, 2004) |
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When you buy this game, don't expect to be doing anything that happens in the movie, but it still is a great game. It still has the slow-down time ability known as 'focus' which makes the game more fun and does more damage to the enemies. The guns are good as well, ranging from the pistol (which you can carry two of) to the assault rifle and even the PSG1. The only downside is that sometimes it is a bit boring as you are sometimes running around with very few enemies to fight. |
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2/5 |
It is not the one.
(February 22, 2004) |
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It sounds great, a Matrix game! You can finally pull of those bullet-dodging moves you see in the movies for yourself. But it is not at all like this. The games driving sections are the worse i've ever seen and the controls aren't as good as they good be. Still, the gamecube & Xbox versions are much better than the PS2 version. |
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5/5 |
Chop Suey! Best action game in a long time!
(November 19, 2003) |
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I would give ENTER THE MATRIX 4.5, but online review writing frame-o-bob does not permit this.
This game is of a new breed. It has levels like any other, but it is probably the first film tie in game that is not actually based on the film itself, which gives the developers a wadstash of game creating freedom, but do these do these developeristerers succeed? Yep. Big time too. I was cheesed off when all the '75%' review scores tumbled out of our overly-critical magazines. ETM is class, since it features bullet-time (tm-apparently)the wonderful effect that shot THE MATRIX and MAX PAYNE to where they are now. Mmmm...its so cool is bullet time if you, reader of my holy review, happen never to have seen this slo mo effect in action, you can see those shiny silver (or gold) bullets travelling with their nice nice nice trails.....gargle.
Right then. You can play as two of the minor characters in Reloaded and Revolutions, Niobe and Ghost, both are skilled martial artists, and have have the same heavily stylised Kung Fu tricks up their leathery, trenchcoated sleeves as such slapheads as Morpheus, or that hag with an odd hairstyle and a distinclty '90's motorcycle helmet, called Trinity.
You have these Kung Fu moves at your disposal, to really dish out the pain on Agents but, even though you have more fighting nose bleedin' smacks in your sunshaded arsenal than any other game, these moves run out, and get repetetive. Humph. Also, the character models are superb-check out the snakeskin coat- but the levels are all graphically dull, with the exeption of one shiny floored chateau, oop in ze mountains. Overall a great game. |
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