The Matrix Online

 PC
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
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  1. Game Chronicles
    100
    Not only is this an amazing game, as far as games and MMOG’s go, but it is also a unique storytelling experiment. One that has never been attempted before and one that I am extremely excited to be taking part in.
  2. GamingTrend
    86
    Those who are sick of the fantasy settings that seem to be commonplace within the MMORPG world will find this as a breath of fresh air. While the setting may be different, there are enough similarities for MMORPG players to feel at home.
  3. PC Gamer
    80
    The Matrix Online has done a rare thing: it's taken a movie license and made me feel like a contributor, not a spectator... Captures the feel of The Matrix and delivers a sharp massively multiplayer game. [June 2005]
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  5. Play Magazine
    80
    Has the market cornered on urban style in the massively multiplayer genre. [June 2005]
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  6. PC Format
    79
    Minor bugs aside, the game works, but lacks an inspired storyline and more content. It will frustrate the casual gamers and won't keep a dedicated MMO player hooked for very long. [May 2005, p.90]
  7. IGN
    76
    Where The Matrix Online scores high is in the flexibility of the skill system and the overall adherence to the franchise. This undoubtedly feels like the Matrix.
  8. GameZone
    75
    The mission structure is a bit simplistic and the game still has some nasty bugs that take away a lot of the joy.
  9. Game Informer
    75
    As one of those perhaps misguided fans, I find myself returning to the game repeatedly, if only to see what happens next. [June 2005, p.134]
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#61 Most Discussed PC Game of 2005
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#100 Most Shared PC Game of 2005

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 40
  3. Negative: 11 out of 40
  1. EdT.
    Apr 11, 2005
    4
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  2. JoeT.
    Mar 29, 2005
    2
    Highly disappointing throughout the beta and not that much improved for the final release the cities are bland and unoriginal the controls Highly disappointing throughout the beta and not that much improved for the final release the cities are bland and unoriginal the controls are distictly average and there's not really that much fun to be had unless your a die had Matrix fan. Think of the appaling Enter the Matrix without the plot line and in multiplayer. The 'bullet time' is a novilty at best and leads you to believe that "Lag" is now classed as a feature.… Full Review »
  3. AJCk19
    Dec 30, 2021
    3
    Mad props to them for leaving the outline of the story, after this MMO got cancelled. However, it is definitely dated. If it ever got revived,Mad props to them for leaving the outline of the story, after this MMO got cancelled. However, it is definitely dated. If it ever got revived, it should have game play style, similar to Kingdom of Amalur.… Full Review »
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