Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6618 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Atari
• Released on: 2003-05-15
• Rating: To Be Announced
• Platform: Xbox

Amazon.co.uk Review
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

GamesMaster Magazine
"Everything you'd demand, all done with real style. 87%."

Manufacturer's Description
Enter the Matrix is the story behind the story. It features awesome gunplay, spectacular martial arts, insane driving, breathtaking stunts and the chance to pilot an incredibly fast hovercraft. This game isn't just set in the Matrix universe--it's an integral part of the entire Matrix experience, weaving in and out of the highly anticipated second instalment of the franchise, The Matrix Reloaded.

Customer Reviews

Nowhere near perfect but still great fun
This is certainly a game which seems to have divided opinions down the middle; half of the people who’ve played it say it’s the best thing since sliced bread, whilst the other half say that it’s a rush-released mess. Personally, I tend towards the first group, though the game is not without it’s criticisms. Firstly, some of the animation is less than impressive. The action of Ghost running at full speed or climbing a ladder simply looks stupid. There are some problems with clipping and enemies disappearing behind walls and the like. And the difficulty level is pretty low, with a few hard sections seemingly tacked on to ensure the gamer does not complete the game first time. However, for me, these problems are all overshadowed by the diabolical driving sections. Mercifully, they’re pretty scarce, but if you’ve played a decent Xbox racer liker Project Gotham or SGT2002, you won’t believe your eyes. Driving games on the PSX wipe the floor with this. The graphics are poor, the handling terrible and the enemy AI is simply non-existent. Not good enough, Atari.
The good parts to this game really are good, though. The hand to hand fighting and shootouts incorporating the use of bullet time are both huge fun and deeply satisfying. The plot, with extra scenes filmed especially for the game, weaves in and out of that of The Matrix Reloaded film, and fills in some of the background missing from it (an intention of the Wachowski brothers) and as such is both convoluted and interesting.
In conclusion, then, I would most certainly recommend this game to those hardcore, obsessive fans of the Matrix series who unfortunately exist, and seem to believe everything in the film is fact. I’d also recommend it to normal people who enjoy the films for what they are, and also like games where you have a heap of weapons to play with, and legions of enemies to shoot and beat up. Just don’t expect perfection, as it was rush released to coincide with the release of the new Matrix film, and is therefore ever-so-slightly rough around the edges. On its own terms, though, it is an entertaining release, and justifies a large amount of the hype which preceeded it.

Your in for one hell of a ride....hold on tight...
This game is great...it has finally allowed us to enter the world of the Matrix..finally we can play the stoty and experience the rush..this has been done very well...the bullet time or focus time as called in the game is excellent and has been done to perfection..step over Max Payne, Bullet time in the Matrix makes Max Payne look so boring now..the graphics are great..not the best ever seen but certainly some of the best graphics around..the moves are just like the characters in the film.and the way running up walls is done is great fun...

The only one problem I found was it gets a little repetiive and the ending is slightly disappointing...but apart from that it is worth buying and this has to be owned by every console owner it just has to..

Jacking out...

Got everything!!
I own most of the top titles that have been released since the launch of the xbox. Halo is very good, Splinter cell is probably even better... But Enter the Matrix beats them all!
I bought the game for the 200+ martial art moves that can be applied by your character (and cos I am a big matrix fan anyway).
But the one thing I have to say about this game that by far exceeded my expectations is the story line, its soo engrosing. Its like the best book you ever read, I just can't put the controller down! My girlfriend wakes up in the morning and thinks I have disappeared, as I get up early in the morning just to play! You can't play as Neo, Morpheus or trinity but you can play as either Ghost or Niobe, who are good characters in Matrix Reloaded. The game creators spent extra time with the movie stars to make the extra scenes in the game (that can only been seen in the game), have to say they are excellent! The game compliments the film, in that if you only play the game you don't get the full story, likewise if you just watch the film you don't get the full story!
The only little dissapointing thing with this game is that you have to do a little bit of driving which is not the best, but it is only a little.
The martial arts moves are fantastic, bending the rules of physics to run over and around walls is awesome, the detail in the characters is brilliant and the music really gets you going in those tense moments!
Try fighting an agent (that by the way only Neo can stand toe to toe with) knowing you can't actually beat the him, you just have to try to disable him! Brilliant!!
I must say I was worried that the martial arts moves in the game would be limited, then I started playing the game and now my worry is that there are so many trying to remember the button combos to pull them off is a task in its self!
So for conclusion:
The detail in the characters and the surroundings is awsome!
The martial arts moves in the game cannot be beaten!

The music just pulls you in even more, when your being chased by agents for example!
Bullet time enables you to slow time down for an even better experience (by the way the bullet time is much better than that of Max Payne!)
The story line is like the best book you ever read!
All in all this game is the very best that I have ever played! You don't get bored! I have been playing the game for probably 15 hours so far and have still not finished it!
Just brilliant!