Enter the Matrix

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: May 14, 2003
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 30
  3. Negative: 6 out of 30
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  1. Gamer.tv
    70
    Fans of action titles are almost certainly also big fans of The Matrix, and will be disconcerted by such a pallid tie-in.
  2. Cinescape
    67
    While Enter the Matrix ties in really well with the movie franchise, it isn’t much of a game.
  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Take the red pill. And by "take," I mean "rent." [Aug 2003, p.96]
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  5. Armchair Empire
    60
    A prime example of a good idea gone bad. If it weren’t for the annoying controls and the ho-hum nature of the game it would actually have been pretty good, but as it stands unless you are a huge fan of the movies this game isn’t worth buying.
  6. Gamestyle
    50
    The main problem beyond the visual execution is the poor overall level design, which is one dimensional and linear.
  7. GameZone
    68
    Due to repetitive and extremely linear gameplay and an overall lack of polish, Enter the Matrix ends up being not all it could have been.
  8. Cincinnati Enquirer
    70
    Enter the Matrix isn't a perfect slice of interactive entertainment, but it does provide at least a dozen hours of action-packed fun and serves as a clever vehicle to expand on the events in "The Matrix Reloaded."
  9. GameSpot
    64
    The game's story isn't strong enough to stand on its own, and the gameplay simply doesn't save it, making the game worth a look for hard-core fans of The Matrix films, but a buggy disappointment for just about anyone else.
  10. IGN
    72
    A decent game... The fundamental flaw with this game is that it looks and feels slightly unfinished, from the unpolished textures to the bad camera and sparse level design.
  11. Game Over Online
    70
    While the original plot and movie footage are an interesting look into the backstory between The Animatrix, Reloaded and the original film, the lackluster action, replayability and glitches severely hamper this title from truly being great.
  12. PSM Magazine
    60
    Hand-to-hand combat within the game requires zero skill. [Aug 2003, p.31]
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  13. GamingTrend
    72
    That's the key problem with Enter the Matrix...it feels so 2+ years ago.
  14. GameSpy
    55
    PS2 owners get the worst console version of a weak game.
  15. All Game Guide
    50
    Fans of "The Matrix: Reloaded" will want to jack in for the stylish focus moves and original movie footage that fleshes out the events depicted in the film. Everyone else, however, will want to pull the plug and run to the nearest exit.
  16. GamePro
    60
    Lovers of Le Matrix should play just to see all the official Wachowski peripheral story stuff—it’s really quite cool, and actually adds to the story—but the PS2 game was jacked out of its own development Matrix too early.

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#19 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 164 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 164
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 164
  3. Negative: 17 out of 164
  1. IAMNEO
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    It must be clear that this is the BEST Matrix videogame to date. Anyone who disagrees clearly doesn't know what he is talking about. YouIt must be clear that this is the BEST Matrix videogame to date. Anyone who disagrees clearly doesn't know what he is talking about. You basically get TWO video games for ONE: the STORY mode and a TEKKEN like FIGHTING mode which you can UNLOCK. It should be a CRIME if you haven't played this game.

    Cheers,

    Neo    … Full Review »
  2. Barnes1987
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    This is a very good game especially if your a fan of the movies. I remember playing this at friends house many times, Solid game that is worthThis is a very good game especially if your a fan of the movies. I remember playing this at friends house many times, Solid game that is worth a play through.… Full Review »
  3. Blanche
    Jun 25, 2016
    8
    Plunged hours into this title several years ago. Remember it having pretty neat gamplay, neat controls, good characters and a pretty goodPlunged hours into this title several years ago. Remember it having pretty neat gamplay, neat controls, good characters and a pretty good story. Really captured the feel of the real film with the emphasis on the focus mode and the new abilities that were granted when you start that up. A solid game with a few great moments.… Full Review »
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