Making the Path of Neo better than the last two Matrix films

by Ross Miller { Sep 2nd 2005 at 4:00PM }

Mr Smith from Matrix Path of Neo (225) So yesterday we talked about a film-to-game franchise that had everything going for it – critically acclaimed director, amazing team of developers, and so on. Today we have an interview, also from EuroGamer, about the new Matrix game: The Path of Neo. The last tie-in, Enter the Matrix, felt more like half a game; it could have been so much better. Then again, so could the trilogy.

Shiny president David Perry, in a lengthy interview, talks about all the key points that will make this Matrix game stand out from all the rest. The biggest change, Perry notes, is that you are in control of Neo's destiny – you can follow Neo's path in the movie (get captured at his office complex, for example), or you can just go off and play the game how you want it. You can even choose to take the blue pill and…well…that pretty much ends the game. The story spans the entire trilogy, so if you were not happy with how some scenes went (and I am sure you were), then you can change it. The Wachowski brothers – who have major involvement in this game – have even changed the ending of the Matrix trilogy specifically for the game. That should be enough to make anyone hopeful. The game is set for release on PlayStation 2 and Xbox this November, and with any luck they will keep that release date.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Not Impressed (Dmitri) @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

It is true the only really good matrix film was the first one. But then again, it is rare to have a good sequal these days.

Twist @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

The last decent game Shiny made was Earthworm Jim 2. Hope they can turn their streak of bad games around with this title. Though judging by how horrible Enter The Matrix was I have my doubts.

Chris @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

I was burned by Enter The Matrix, which was pretty much mod quality. I will be heeding the reviews this time around.

Dignan17 @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

And why not the Gamecube? All this "out for XBOX and PS2" stuff is really frustrating. I see no reason that any current-gen [and non-exclusive] game shouldn't come out on all three systems.

I don't care what prejudices other consumers have towards the system, it's just a slap in the face to someone who bought a video game system that they don't regret buying.

peopleintrees @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

"gamecube love" dont worry, you still have zelda and animal crossings.

bob @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

gamecube sucks. you know it everyone knows it.

Not Impressed (Dmitri) @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

Yea the gamecube isn't that good when you compare it to the Xbox and PS2.

elmer @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

And yet Shiny saw fit to give the gamecube enter the matrix? it sold well too. Everyone's a bastard!

RC @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

Um... the last two Matrix films were awesome. The first one was boring compared to Reloaded and Revolutions.

matt t @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

revolutions sucked with a passion. i liked the other 2 though.

Glenn @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

All 3 movies were awesome. And while were at it, all of the new Star Wars were good too. Why is almost every article here bashing whatever the article is about. Please take some you-know-what enlargement pills and get a girlfriend so you wont be so angry at the world anymore.

Infinity Boy @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

I think that the new Star Wars and last two Matrix movies have demonstrated to us that all the special effects in the world cannot save a crappy movie.

As for the Wachowski brothers involvement (though I question the use of "brothers"-- didn't Larry get a sex change?), I hope it'll improve the game instead of impeding it.

Lord Tom @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

is it coming out non pc? if so, what specs are required. The Gamecube and the xbox are the best consoles. the ps2 is bollocks. anyone who raggs on the gamecube, simply because it doesn't have grand theft auto and because it has far better games to offer. all the ps2 has is devil may cry and grand theft auto, so basically, the xbox is just a far better gaming console and has the majority of good games the ps2 has. so anyone who says " the xbox and ps2 are the best consoles" is just an idiot who can't owne up to the fact that they bought themselves a shite console. people went and bought the psp claiming it was better than the nintendo ds. but it just doesn't have any decent games to offer, like any other sony console. oh wait, the new grand theft auto is coming out on the psp, so it can't be rubbish. so all you playstation lovers out there can go and cram some devil may cry games and some grand thet auto games up their arses. nintendo still has the best games to offer. mario, zelda, metroid, super smash bros, mario kart, animal corssing, harvest moon etc. also technically the gamecube is better than the ps2. so the xbox is the best, the gamecube comes second and the ps2 comes last.

Aidz_superman @ Dec 18th 2005 10:08PM

ahhh dude thats ragging the ps2 and xbox thoughs games u said.... well have died out ages ago thats why the nintendo has died and also another thing how old are you like 5 6 7 maybe cause there also a game thats aimed at people around that age any one that plays them would have to have mental probelems cause there aimed at that age group no one likes a game based on some one that fires little fire ballz the size of a flower head and a lil space dude with the same type of features its completly dumb a waste of time and materials ><

Anways back on topiic i have seen some trailers to this game and it looks awsome i cant wait till it comes out although the minium specs are my pc owells it doesnt matter so is doom 3 and i still play that on best everything i dont know but yet my friends with better pc's cant hmmm yeah owells doesnt matter im still buying it and i will be upgradeing soon anyways cause of motherboard problems..