The Matrix: Path of Neo

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Nov 7, 2005
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 67
  3. Negative: 4 out of 67
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  1. DavidPeña
    Jul 25, 2008
    6
    It's ok, I like most of it, but it was too damn short! I beat this game in like two days while playing another three games in the same days.

    The Wachowsky brothers wanted the ending not to be lame, and they did it... it was lamer than they could've expected, that final boss was too easy and it was the most boring final fight EVER. I have my playstation 2 just to play this    It's ok, I like most of it, but it was too damn short! I beat this game in like two days while playing another three games in the same days.

    The Wachowsky brothers wanted the ending not to be lame, and they did it... it was lamer than they could've expected, that final boss was too easy and it was the most boring final fight EVER.

    I have my playstation 2 just to play this video game... Had I known it was so boring and repetitive, I would've modded my console and downloaded it.    … Expand
  2. Stealthgear
    Sep 2, 2013
    6
    Points off for repetition, uninteresting level design, occasionally odd animations, and controls that weren't improved. What is cool about this is that some of the levels reflect the movie and are exciting. Just like Reloaded, this game has an operator talking to you during training. Most of the beginning of the game is tutorials and combos. By the time you get to sword fighting you'llPoints off for repetition, uninteresting level design, occasionally odd animations, and controls that weren't improved. What is cool about this is that some of the levels reflect the movie and are exciting. Just like Reloaded, this game has an operator talking to you during training. Most of the beginning of the game is tutorials and combos. By the time you get to sword fighting you'll find the hand to hand combat repetitive. The animations build up like your not quite controlling Neo. You button mash and he goes into some animations, then button mash to get him to avoid an attack. There is some gun play like the first Enter The Matrix game, which was quite awesome. The first Enter The Matrix game is far superior in level design and storytelling. This game really focused too much on Neo's training. If you played the first Matrix game, lots of the levels in this will be annoying. Only the ones based on the movie were imaginative. It feels like they put in a lot of filler. There aren't enough health packs and you end up replaying levels a bit too much. The game isn't fast paced enough and you feel like your being bogged down by AI just because they can generate more enemies. It would have been better if you just went through levels as an objective itself rather than have to defeat enemies "just because." Sometimes I was impressed by the presentation and detail, other times it felt like the game was created by a first time developer. Get Enter The Matrix which is a superior game.… Expand
  3. Phoenix
    Nov 9, 2005
    5
    Poorly implemented in just about every aspect. Avoid.
  4. EdS.
    Dec 6, 2005
    7
    this games okay... it only sucks coz I beat in one day.and also it has an okay combo system this game is just a rental..
  5. babaganush
    Apr 22, 2014
    7
    enter the matrix sucked, i played this game on hard difficulty and loved the combos and beating loads of enemies, lots of levels which i liked since i like games to be long, really long training though and the graphics i feel were horrible, but if you can get past the graphics then i always enjoyed this game the most out of any matrix game i have played.
  6. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 2, 2023
    7
    Not great, but entertaining. Unlike Enter the Matrix, this is a straightforward action game. It allows players to relive through the movie's iconic action scenes as Neo himself. But there are also original levels and a new ending to The Matrix Revolutions. Graphically, it isn't very impressive. Still, fans of Devil May Cry or God of War should have fun with it. I would rate it with 7.7 out of 10.
  7. The_D4RknesS
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
    if it was a beat em up it would be amazing because the combat in this game is great! what i hate about this game is just not being able to skip cutscenes.
    the graphics even on the PS2 are beautiful and full of life in the colors, there is a part where you fight against a samurai and the Japanese island is charming
  8. tooboredto
    Jun 5, 2023
    6
    The game is insanely impressive for the PS2, but the framerate is absolutely abysmal. There are also some very questionable design choices.

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#75 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2005
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#45 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2005

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
  1. GamePro
    80
    At first, combat seems too twitchy and simplistic, while the training sequences last too long, but as you grow in power, and unlock your substantial latent wealth of special moves and combination plays, the rich combat possibilities reveal themselves.
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  2. Cheat Code Central
    80
    A Matrix game that FINALLY got it right. You're able to pull off all the cool moves and abilities that Neo possesses, including fighting off hundreds of Smiths at once, pole and all. With great graphics and great controls, this title will definitely impress with the first and second play through.
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  3. Stuff
    95
    Shockingly enough, is actually pretty damn good. Sure, it looks uglier than Ernest Borgnine in a tutu, and trying to use the controls is like operating the Space Shuttle while wearing oven mitts, but once you get the hang of it, beating the Stove Top stuffing out of agents is terrific fun.
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