Enter the matrix

Enter the matrix
Studio	Shiny entertainment
Publisher	Atari SA Warner Brothers Interactive
Erstveröffent- lichung	May 15, 2003
platform	Windows , PlayStation 2 , Xbox , GameCube
genre	Action game
Game mode	Single player , multiplayer (PS2)
control	Keyboard , mouse , gamepad
system advantages preconditions	Win 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP, 800 MHz, 128 MB RAM, 4.3 GB HDD, 36xCD (4-8xDVD)
medium	DVD-ROM , MiniDVD or 4 CD-ROMs
language	Audio: English Subtitles: German
Age rating	USK PEGI

Enter the Matrix is a computer game developed by Shiny Entertainment . The framework is the world from the Matrix films. The game was released for PC, PlayStation 2, GameCube and Xbox almost simultaneously with the short film collection Animatrix . It is the link between Matrix Reloaded and Matrix Revolutions and tells some of the exuberant plot sequences.

Gameplay

In Enter the Matrix it is possible for the first time to intervene in the plot of the matrix and to perform similar maneuvers as in the films. However, you don't play Neo , the main character from the films. This is only possible in the successor The Matrix: Path of Neo . In this game you control the supporting characters Niobe and Ghost . So you can experience the events from the films from a different perspective and discover additional background information. In order to play through it completely, it is necessary to complete the game with both characters, with numerous passages showing little or no difference apart from the reversed roles.

As an action game , Enter the Matrix primarily focuses on combative means. The combat system enables the player to defeat opponents with a variety of close and long-range combat techniques. In addition to an extensive arsenal of weapons, various kicks, punches and grips are available for this. It is also possible to disarm the opponent and thus force them into close combat. The corresponding animations look similar to the movements of the original actors due to the motion capture process used. In addition, there is the typical film time slowdown (see also slow motion and bullet time ), which is called Focus in the game . As it progresses, this becomes more and more powerful, as it allows attacks of any kind to be evaded more easily and to perform typical matrix tricks, for example running along walls.

Interesting facts about the game

The cutscenes were specially written for the game by the Wachowski siblings and shot with the original film actors such as Keanu Reeves , Carrie-Anne Moss and Monica Bellucci . The music, which was based on that of the films, also contributed to the atmosphere.

As a bonus, the game offers the option of hacking to unlock images, videos and additional weapons, among other things. To do this, the player has to unlock files and directories and solve small puzzles in a text-based command line interface using a series of commands and some basic IT skills.

criticism

The game is considered controversial. It was a great commercial success, but received comparatively poor reviews, not least because of its numerous bugs . These bugs and the poor graphics in places gave the game an unfinished impression.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Rüdiger Steidle's test report on pcgames.de section Separate ways
2. ↑ ^{a b} Paul Kautz 'test report on 4players.de conclusion
3. ↑ Golem.de Report of the sales figures, June 19, 2003
4. ↑ Test report on ign.com ( Memento of the original from April 8, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Section Closing Comments (English)  

Web links

• Enter the Matrix at MobyGames (English)