17.2.2004

I am not a fan of sci-fi movies and i have never like 'The Matrix', however when my brother got this game for his birthday last year, i got a chance to play on it, and i thought why not. I am very glad i did play on it because i soon became hooked, and even when i was having lunch or somthing, the game was calling me. I'm not really sure what attracks me too it so much, because it certainly isn't the fact that it's the Matrix, but whatever it is, it worked for me.In the game you can play as either Ghost or Niobe who are really Neo and Trinity in the films, so i don't know why they have changed their names for the game, but there you go. Anyway, you must fight them through the levels (i forget how many there are)getting the baddies. Sounds easy huh?The graphics in this game are pretty amazing, for saying that this game first came out early 2003 and that goes together with the reasonably good gameplay to make quite a good little game.You get several weopons in the game, including machine guns and stakes (for the vampires) however the main weopon in this game is the extensive list of Kung-Fu moves that each character can perform on the enemy. I am i fan of martial arts films, and so for me, this part of the game is probably the best.There are two ways to to do this game, you can use stealth or just charge in and kill your opponents. I personally prefer the latter, and the cool Bruce Lee type moves are perfect for this. However, i recommend that you use a little of each, and that way you will get much more out of the game.The general levels are quite easy and defeating the baddies isn't hard, especially when you can turn on 'bullet time' which basically slows everything up, allowing you to dodge bullets and punches. If you have ever seen the Matrix, you will know what i'm talking about. One thing that i do find annoying in the game though, are the agents, or more specifically, the fact that no matter how hard you try there is absolutely no way of defeating them. Probably my favourite baddie, has to be the vampires which you get later on in the game. It's cool how you have to beat them up and then just when the time is right, shove that big wooden stake through their evil heart.The end of the game was slightly dissappointing for me though, as the last two levles were really stupid, and i had know idea what they were supposed to be about, or how to complete them. In the end, i ended up completing them accidently, which is a shame really. Maybe this is because i don't know anything about 'The Matrix'.Overall, a good little game which should be played by any Matrix fans, especially if you have seen the second installment, 'The Matrix Reloaded' because this is supposed to be a sort of 'tie-in'. As i have said, i good game all round and i real treat for Matrix fans.

23.5.2003

The Matrix has spawned many imitations in the movie world but nothing captures the brilliance of "bullet time" like this title. To convert the very escence of the Matrix to a video game and make it playable and entertaining is no mean feat, but Shiny have pulled it off. While watching the movie you actually want to BE Neo; running along walls and cartwheeling past SWAT teams while pumping them full of lead. Now you can! However, you play as either Ghost or Niobe, each having slightly different paths through the game-world. Ghost is a master of weaponary while Niobe can handle herself behind the wheel of any vehicle.The majority of the game is simply a "go into room, kill guards, go to next room,

27.5.2003

The makers of "Enter The Matrix" told us that this game is sort of like The Matrix 2.5 - a hybrid between the 2nd and 3rd episodes of the movie. Right from the start we see that this isn't just hype. Actors from the second movie appear in FMV sequences not seen in The Matrix Reloaded, because they were filmed solely for the game. While this adds to the feeling that you're really part of the movie, the lack of a coherent plot in the game takes part of this away.Playing as one of 2 characters from the movie (which can only help with replay value of the game) you really get to do everything that Neo and Trinity do in the movies. Being able to slow time down while you leap in the air,

14.5.2003

Forget about sinclairlouis' review, there is NOTHING missing in this game, trust me. I've been fortunate enough to play a full working game and not just one little level, and it is awesome, the amount of depth here in terms of action and moves is something we have never seen before. This will be the best game you ever play, it really is that good. With lots of extras such as an hours worth of specially shot footage with the actual cast from Reloaded, the ability to be able to hack into your machine, the game being integrally linked to the film and lots more you will be sitting in front of your console for days. I won't give too much away about the gameplay coz i cant do it justice here,

19.5.2003

It was my first purchase online, let alone through Amazon. I've been dying to get my hands on this game for the last 5 months, and was pretty much picking through every tit-bit online to find out all I can. When this game turned up just before my weekend started, it was loaded straight into the system - lights and mobile off.Firstly, kudos to the FMV and the story. It's perfect for a movie tie-in. You feel like there's an involvement with the upcoming Matrix Reloaded movie. There's never any doubt what exactly you're doing; whether it's stealing a package, helping out a few NPC's, or just laying the smackdown in an airport, because a nice movie clip beforehand lays it all out.Then theres the combat.

3.6.2003

In the immortal words of Victor Meldrew, 'I don't belieeeve it!' A film license that not only stays true to the film, but Enter the Matrix runs parallel and happens to be one hell of a game!The game starts where the Animatrix short, 'The Last Flight of the Osiris' left of, with the two selectable characters, Niobe and Ghost, attempting to retrieve data left by the doomed ship. The first level eases you in nicely, with just the right amount of braindead guards to get a feel for the combat system.It's pretty standard punch, kick, jump, block sort of stuff until you hit the 'Focus' trigger where you enter the famous 'Bullet Time'. Running up walls and backflipping, jumping at pillars and roundhouse kicking off them,

2.9.2003

I bought this game for my nephew who is 7 years old, something that I should not have done since it is directed to players older than 15. So I took it from him and I played and played and got hooked for almost a week. I am new in videogames and PS2 (the last I played was lemmings at my Atari St). It was an experience similar to cinema but only better. Amazing storyline parallel to the 'reloaded' film. You get to be either Niobe or Ghost assisting Neo & co finishing or trying to finish their job. You get to find out info that you do not see in the movie (e.g. Ghost has the hots for Trinity). Similarly to the movie its end is a cliffhanger (come on 'revolutions' with a brand new game).

21.6.2003

Defy gravity, run on walls e.t.c. Lets face it we've all seen the matrix and weve all loved it. So now its time to enter the matrix yourself for the first time.Taking the role of either Niobe or Ghost you get to kick, punch and dodge your way through each level. All the Moves from the film are in there, and you get to fight head-to-head with agents.Although the first time you meet one you are guarunteed to soil yourself as they are just as tough as in the film. You get to fight with, and against characters in the film including fight levels against trinity and that weird seraph guy from the film. There is even an unlockable multiplayer mode thrown in!

7.9.2003

After watching the revolutionary film, The Matrix, fans have been fantasising about the release of a videogame based on the Matrix; and to be honest, it doesn't dissappoint.Enter the Matrix follows the stories of the Captain Niobe and her first mate Ghost. Niobe is the captain of the Logos and when in the matrix, her driving skills and martial arts make her pretty much unstoppable. Ghost, the first mate on board Niobe's ship, the Logos, specializes in weapons and hand to hand combat. If you see him with a gun, I suggest you run for your life!The game runs parallel to the film and follows the story of these partners in crime and how they contribute to the overall plot of The Matrix Reloaded.When playing the game,

16.5.2003

I went and bought the game the first day it was released in the UK, and I was not disappointed. You choose you character, one of 2 - Ghost and Niobe - and you start the game with a movie clip, I presume on of the hours worth of movie made for the game and not actually taken from the movie. After that, it's straight into the action.We have all the moves that we've seen in the first movie, the cartwheel whilst shooting being one of my favs, the other being the whole jumping off the wall giving you my boot in the face.The game is slick and dark just like the movies and I guarantee you that this is the closest you'll get to being part of the movie's.However, like the first review said,

18.5.2003

The movie that spawned a thousand rip-offs finally has its game.The stupid thing was, you had to have a gun, you couldn't punch or kick.Then the 360 slow-mo's moved to racing games, strangely. Must have been low on ideas.By now we had all got bored of the Bullet-Time effects, mainly because they served little purpous.Anyway, Enter The Matrix bring a revival in Bullit Time, but now its got meaning. Watch as Ghost or Niobe run on to a wall swinging round and kicking a cop right in the face. You can see the bullits fly towards you, leaving their trails as you dodge by.The graphics are beyond words. Everything looks so realistic. Even the bullits. Guns.

1.6.2003

This is one of those games that could have turned out really bad, and I really mean bad. Just think of the seemingly endless stream of titles that populate your local bargain-bin, and you'll realise that an awful lot of them are awful movie-games that had the potential to be so good. Thank Heaven then, for the Wachowski brothers, who have ensured that this game is one of the best I've played, particularly in its genre. Probably the best thing about the game is the sheer number of times you go "Wow!" whilst playing it. The sheer joy you experience when you replicate one of those gravity-defying moves we all marvelled at in the cinema, is unrivalled by any other game,

5.9.2003

Well after getting some money in my pocket and hearing good reviews from friends and gaming magazines I decided to go and buy Enter The Matrix. This game will not dissapoint you , with its well designed levels and good graphics just being the start , this will keep you hooked for ages. You can choose to play as either Niobe or Ghost (characters from The Matrix Reloaded) and each character has thier own different role to play in the game. Niobe is mainly the character that goes in for all the action and fighting while Ghost mainly covers people and does the protecting. Some of the games finer points is the amazing Bullet Time (Or Focus as it is known on the game.)

11.7.2003

First things first - do not expect this game to bring any great advancements in the computer game field - it doesn't. What it does do, and very well at that, is give us an alternate view at goings on around the time that the Matrix Reloaded is set.The storyline runs basically parallel to goings on in Reloaded, and the characters are all much the same, though there are a few extras. Whereas in the film we concentrate on the activities of Neo, Trinity and Morpheus, in Enter the Matrix you take the role of Niobe or Ghost, their equals on another ship.Gameplay is good, though very linear. This is obvious though, as the story for this was written basically as a movie plot by the wachowski brothers,

11.10.2003

This game is a god-send for fans of The Matrix, even people who don't like The Matrix movies or are at all intrested in the franchise, will still like/love this. The graphics aren't at all great, but decent enough. The controls are definetley neat, making it so easy to understand while playing, you might find some of it just TOO easy, especially if you're the Hardcore Gamer. But, despite this, like all games should, it does gradually get harder towards the end. Taking control of 2 characters is great, especially when they both have a variety of individual skills and moves. When you hear about the hour extra movie footage, you might find that a weak spot for your'e wallet, but when it comes down to it,

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