Enter the Matrix

 Xbox
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 33
  3. Negative: 7 out of 33
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  1. GamingTrend
    49
    I felt like I was getting more of the movie's story, but playing through this was an aggravating chore. It's a rental, please don't buy it.
  2. GameReviewer
    45
    Its coolest feature is the glossy cover art. Dig inside and what you'll find is a game devoid of personality, thrills, and fun. In short, Enter the Matrix is everything it shouldn't have been, and nothing more.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    43
    In more than 20 years of playing games, I have never seen a console game as obviously unfinished and rushed to market as Enter the Matrix...This game is a complete mess, and that's the only complete thing about it. [Aug 2003, p.114]
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  5. Game Revolution
    42
    It's blatantly obvious that this game isn't quite finished... While it does have its moments and diehard Matrix fans will drool over the extra videos, this game receives the blue pill.
  6. G4 TV
    40
    While it does supplement the story exceptionally well, Enter the Matrix lacks anything that would make it stand out as a great or even good game.
  7. Gaming Age
    33
    The implementation here is nearly a complete waste, considering the richness of the universe involved. Lousy controls, sterile and anemic environments, and weaksauce driving environments all pull down the good work done in the sound, character graphics and new footage departments.
  8. Xbox Nation Magazine
    30
    Fails dramatically... Severe, fundamental flaws permeate the experience, ranging from wince-inducing run-cycle animations to sloppy, unrefined controls. [Aug 2003, p.78]
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
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#63 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 73
  3. Negative: 16 out of 73
  1. VirtualAlex
    Jul 9, 2022
    8
    Playing it in 2022 it has that trademark Xbox-era "jank" that I have come to see charm in. It's difficult and often frustrating to play, butPlaying it in 2022 it has that trademark Xbox-era "jank" that I have come to see charm in. It's difficult and often frustrating to play, but most segments can be defeated in 2-3 attempts even if they give you trouble. It is passable. The game really shines in how it weaves into the Matrix narrative and actually does original things with the IP. The is the most interesting movie-based games I have ever played. Clearly lots of care and attention went into this game, it is not just a cash grab like so many other such games might be. Worth playing for any Matrix fan no question.… Full Review »
  2. KevinR.
    Oct 30, 2004
    2
    This game was promised to be a revolution in the gaming world. it was incredibly disappointing to find that the graphics were, for the most This game was promised to be a revolution in the gaming world. it was incredibly disappointing to find that the graphics were, for the most part, horrible, especially in the animated cut scenes, the driving levels were a joke, the environments were crappy and unrefined, there were some major glitches, the gameplay overall was bland and monotonous, and what the hell were the designers thinking when they made the last levels? ok, we are going to have the player just run for about 10 straight levels, then driving through some dark tunnels. wtf? the only fun parts were at the post office and power plant. other than that and the few cool things you could unlock in the hacking mode, this was a sorry excuse for an action game.… Full Review »
  3. BenS.
    Jun 3, 2004
    10
    The hacking area was really useful when you are stuck on a level or you feel like blowing someones brains out. I do think it is a funThe hacking area was really useful when you are stuck on a level or you feel like blowing someones brains out. I do think it is a fun challanging game.… Full Review »
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