Enter the Matrix & Path of Neo Retrospective
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- With Matrix Resurrections on the way, it's about time to revisit the two Matrix games released for PS2, Xbox, and PC.
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Intro - 0:00
Enter the Matrix - 00:47
Path of Neo - 11:08
Matrix Online - 25:05
Conclusion - 28:55
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I loved Enter the Matrix as a kid. Very interested to look at it from a new perspective almost 20 years later.
It's very janky but it's still very cool conceptually and the 'hacking' system is a really cool way to contextualise bonus content that really adds a lot of flavour.
Overall it is clear that they put a lot of effort into the game, even if it feels like several of the elements are seriously underdeveloped
@@casanovafunkenstein5090 Well put. It definitely seems like the devs had a great deal of passion for the game, and put some great ideas into it, and yeah, the hacking aspect was both thematically appropriate and still remains really unique today.
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A Matrix game with Batman Arkham melee combat system and Max Payne shooting would be amazing.
Throw in some assassins creed style parkour and you’ve a beast of a game
That’s j sleeping dogs lol the game also has a neo outfit in it
Already did. Remember the game where you going around and hacking.
I never played Path Of Neo, but I remember my mind being blown by the fact that Enter The Matrix (which I had on the OG Xbox) had a huge hacking metagame at the main menu that allowed you to unlock tons of new game modes and cheats for the main story. Most notably, it really did feel like you were genuinely learning to hack. It didn't tell you anything about how to get started (typing HELP was the best secret, from what I remember), and really did require you to experiment and test out commands until you found out how to get lists of available commands and start learning shortcuts and typical sequences that you could use in different places. It added a TON of content and replayability for the game. I get the sense most people never really did much with it, though.
Unlocking the sword was one of the most hype moments of my childhood
For some reason one of the codes stuck to me and I to this day use a modified version of it as one of my passwords, weird.
@@teo38381 What was the command?
That hacking thing legit had me tripping out thinking i was actually hacking something. Despite only having dialup that clearly wasnt wired i to the xbox.
Path of Neo was such an amazing game for me
Same here
Truss this guy chatting shit saying it’s not good
Even back in the day when I got it I knew Enter the Matrix wasn't a good game. But I still enjoyed it. I had zero interest in Path of Neo for some reason. I think it was the whole side-story stuff that made ETM feel interesting rather than just a rehash.
It was the same for me.. i really liked enter the matrix and bought it on Release day🤷♂️..
I played path of neo waaay later.. but stopped after 3 hours (or so) cause i hated the controls😑
I remember Enter the Matrix with the unlimited Focus Cheat enabled a being pretty a fun time.
i really loved enter the matrix when i was a kid and the hacking especially stuck out to me as one of the coolest features in a game. you didnt really touch on it in this video but its actually super in-depth, adds a ton to the game and makes it way more fun than actually playing the campaign normally. i really miss those kinds of secrets in games, nowadays something like that is basically unimaginable.
i loved these games. getting god mode for path of neo was so fun
Not even a minute in and I find myself compelled to express my love for the Matrix game. I loved it, even though at the time I played it I didn't understand how the story tied into the movies, and I vaguely remember even playing a short lived MMO for a while. In any event, I have very fond memories of the game and I hope that your video will reinforce my bias and not make me feel embarrassed for them.
I’m weirdly excited for this. Thank you!
Man, I love Path of Neo. I replay it at least once every year.
Such a Treat to see you posting
18:24 that's the bug of widescreen fix, when I played this game on pc without widescreen fix it wasn't there
TBH I think a fair few complaints about these games in the video might just come down to playing on PC. Both games were clearly designed for controllers and I think they're better, more stable experiences on console. In particular, Path of Neo looks and feels a lot smoother when you're not using a mouse.
I've never seen the PC versions of these games before and this footage was genuinely shocking. These games always looked pretty bad in motion, but not THAT bad!
@@QuintessentialWalrus Yeah, I remember playing ETM on a PC and it felt smooth and natural, then there was path of neo which was mediocore, and a month ago i played pon on my jailbroken ps3 slim and had a better time playing than the pc, other that one level had messed up textures it was way better and felt smoother
Ayyyyy another Chris David vid! About time! :)
Nice vid. In my memory, Enter the Matrix was such a big deal for me at the time, but now I have almost no recollection of it whatsoever.
This is a cool video topic ! I've been subbed to you for a while for the older CRPGS, some of which I haven't played, so I love this look at an older game I remember seeing ads for, wishing I could play but never getting a chance to. Thanks !!
The giant ants from Path of Neo blew my mind as a kid.
Always happy to see a new video!
Thanks, Chris. I had no idea that these games even existed. But now I don't feel as stupid knowing that they kinda fell flat. You live, you learn... Again, thanks. Your videos are consistently awesome and I always look forward to seeing what's next.
23:35 dat windsock! xD
criminally under-viewed video on a criminally under-subbed channel. keep up the awesome work man.
You rule, Chris. Keep it up!
Good stuff as always, Chris - thanks for the content, mate!
Even when i was pretty young and didn't know how to critique things, I felt in my bones that Enter the Matrix was way better than Path of Neo.
Now I have something to watch while falling asleep :D
Wow, this brings me back. Used to watch my older brother play Enter The Matrix on PS2, thinking it was the coolest shit ever.
You have amazing timing! I was telling a friend about this game just last night! I think I'll send them this video as you have done a far better job talking about these games than I was able to.
Enter the Matrix is amazing
This brings back so many memories lol forgot these games existed.
I loved these games as a kid. im glad i got to play it with the perspective i had at the time otherwise i would probably feel similar
I played these back in the day. Good times
2 of my favorite games when I was growing up
I used to love Path of Neo, but I never got that far into it - I remember thinking that it was too hard for me. It was also confusing for my ~10 y/o brain. But damn it if I didn't think it was cool using bullet time!!
Man this takes me back, I haven't played the first game but played the hell out of the second. I think that this is more a matter of taste but even from the clips shown the combat in the path of neo just FEELS punchy, can't comment on the actual gameplay as I have not played the first but idk, I look at it and it looks and feels far too floaty for me. Still have fond memories of path of neo so I would rather not go back and destroy them like I did to some others (Like Freelancer recently)
I actually really liked the combat of enter the matrix the problem was everything died way too quickly for you to actually enjoy it. The best part for me was the level with the vampires since they couldn't die until you staked them and the difference in fun between the vamps and the normal enemies was so great I would replay the game just to get to that part and quit when it was over.
Thanks for the vid
Good video, thanks. I'm currently replaying both these games (PS2) which is why I found this vid - I was desperate to see if it wasn't just me who was finding Path of Neo so disappointing!
Absolutely agree re the DMC comparisons, but Shiny seemed desperate for cover mechanics too (though these would only really be relevant if adapting the lobby shootout from the first film), which a style fighter wouldn't really be compatible with. .
Also fascinated that in the office escape, you say you can get caught! I got caught at one point and had to restart and after this succeeded in escaping with Trinity.
Matrix PON should only be played on the ps2
Thanks for not giving up on RUclips uploads.
You know that FF meme where Cloud bellows laughter? I did that to your joke about Serif being overconfident 😂
do you mean tidus
@@Feasco I guess so. I don't actually play FF so I am not very familiar
I actually remember the second game from back in the day and when you said that tutorials are long I remember thinking this is the entire game dropping it there and then and never coming back to it
Ah, Path of neo! The halfway point between Drake of the 99 dragons and Max Payne! I really liked it as a kid, but to be fair I liked the Matrix sections, not the sequels ones. Mirroring my enjoyment of the movies themselves.
I remember replaying earlier levels of Path of Neo as a kid because some 'upgrades' after you become The One was less fun
Oh my gosh, I loved Path of Neo as a kid! Wish I could play it again today.
you can!! pcsx2 emulator!!
@@shinobishawnie Hey thanks!! I'll look into that tomorrow!
@@trentschippers5101 no problem at all my man
Thanks for giving me this walk down memory lane. A new matrix game would be lovely to see. I'm not sure if it's smarter to go with some 6-10 hour journey, or if it's better with a longer RPG, but I'm definitely on board with a new matrix game. Especially if Keanu Reeves lends his voice to it.
Path of neo is a great game for 2005, it needs a modern remake or remaster with the score from the films and the real voice actors
There is actually an FPS Aim mode for Enter the Matrix where you aim manually with accurate shots but you can only strafe left/right to move using it.
I still play this it's still great
Whoo Path of Neo!
The timestamp for matrix online is a few minutes off. Great video.
Btw, thank you so much for editing out Lilly's deadname. That was a very good touch.
Broooo I played these games when I was like 6-8 and I didn't speak English and trying to figure this shit out was like decyphering the enigma machine. The level where you need to go through the right car barriers or the level loops had me rq. We did eventually figure it out though
Path Of Neo is awesome. I played both games a lot as a kid just to beat people up.
I first encountered Enter the Matrix while staying a friend's house. At the time, I felt it was an inspired Matrix game. It still looks good, though I can see its flaws now. It's a shame the Wachowski brothers didn't give Shiny enough time to properly finish the game. It's an even bigger shame that Wachowskis messed up the development of The Path of Neo. Considering the time and effort they put into their films, you would think they'd understand how much effort a good video game takes. Maybe they had to abide by Hollywood deadlines, which still doesn't give enough time for game developers to properly polish.
I'm still astonished that Shiny Entertainment was chosen out of all possible game companies to develop the tie-in Matrix games. I'm even more astonished that Shiny wasn't allowed to do their own original Matrix game, because I think they could've nailed it... Providing they were given enough time to finish it. Shiny was the same company that did Earthworm Jim 1+2, MDK, Messiah, and Sacrifice. If Shiny were allowed to do a proper Shiny-esque Matrix game, I can see MDK and Sacrifice as templates for such a game. Messiah would also be a good influence, but without the bad platforming.
An MDK-styled Matrix game with the environmental and engine effects of Sacrifice would've been incredible.
Considering how Sacrifice's engine was able to pull off vast environments, environmental destruction, and fluid gameplay. Imagine if they applied those effects in a well-designed city-based environment. Combining what MDK did well with what The Matrix did well in a dynamic and reactive city-like game environment would've been very ambitious. Of course, an MDK-styled Matrix game can't include attacking cows or small nuclear explosives like MDK did, but it can combine MDK's shooting, sniping system, controls, and reactive enemy AI with The Matrix's bullet-time effects and weapons arsenal.
There are other games that are worth borrowing from for a Matrix game. There's Deus Ex, Kingpin, System Shock 2, Thief 1+2, and Meta Gear Solid 2. An immersive, RPG adventure simulation would suit The Matrix's universe. Since Enter the Matrix had problems with driving, an ideal Matrix game should look to Driver or Interstate '76 for inspiration. But of course, the crazy action of MDK would be a must influence for a Matrix game's gameplay.
Never played enter the matrix but I played Path of Neo on Xbox and that was so amazing. It looks and feels a better imo than the pc version footage I’ve seen but never played
*someone who hasn't seen the movies wouldn't know what's going on*
ok but why would they want to play it if they're not fans of the films
also wow didn't remember PON looking worse than ETM
King, drink all the youtube algorithm juice you need!
1:09 They can probably use the same 3d model for a GI Jane game
I only played Enter The Matrix, but as a kid I thought the game was amazing. I was so fascinated by the fighting.
Great job with this analysis video!
I never got a chance to play Enter the Matrix but I agree with you that I'm glad that the two main playable characters were BIPOC.
I used to love playing Path of Neo. But the way you break it down, in this video, brought back memories of some stuff I didn't like about it. I agree the destructible environments was one of my favorite things about the game.
My favorite level was the one where you had to fight the Witch to save the Rogue Witch. I think they should've included both of those characters in the newest film. I
I didn't like that there weren't any cheat codes (used to love those) as I never got to acquire all of Neo's unlockable abilities. The level with the humanoid ants was strange. The ants were annoying as it took forever to kill them. I also didn't like the level where you had to keep fighting that agent, on that platform, where you were supposed to push him off. It dragged on too long. I also didn't utilize the bullet dodge as much as I should've.
One of the game's unlockable feature, I think that was underutilized, was the Zion Archives level where you can see the models of characters they didn't make it to the game. I think it should've been like a secret mission level, using all the models, instead of a character museum :
ruclips.net/video/A_7sGSE3vX8/видео.html
Enter the matrix was underrated. Loved that game because it's basically the Matrix Reloaded 1.5
Aww. I really like both games for their own reasons, but seeing this footage makes me remember when i thought DK64 looked photorealistic
I played emulated Path of Neo recently, specifically the PS2 version. Honestly, it looks so much better than the PC version its unbelievable. Plays way better as well. I didn't encounter many of the glitches described in the video either.
I think the PC version got totally boned lol
I went into this wanting to learn about these The Matrix games, but Chris taught me how I really feel about Red Dead Redemption 2 hahaha
Path of Neo was such an awesome game. Wish they would remaster it.
I recall Enter the Matrix being fun but janky.
It's not something I'll necessarily revisit, but it's a cherished memory.
Good video.
Yayyyyyy
I'm disappointed to hear you say you didn't find any jokes in Enter the Matrix because Sparks (the operator) is non-stop hilarious moments. Asking if he can have Ghost's stuff when he dies, saying "my vestigial butthole", ranting and raving about the danger. It's almost too much for the tone of the series and yet I think it still holds up as very funny.
I also think that while the movie gave Niobe enough screen time to hint at her life, we got almost nothing about Ghost, so his story bits (brother to Trinity, unrequited love for her, his deep philosophical nature) were great. His whole scene with The Oracle made the entire game worthwhile, I think.
the random shade you threw at resistance 1 was unfair lol that game was actually pretty fun
I loved Enter the Matrix as a kid. I know it was a shit game because of how mad it made me, but I also remember loving it. Guess I was that kinda kid lol
Algorithm's doing ya dirty, last 5 uploads haven't come up in my feed.
On the upside, almost 3 hours of content to enjoy.
Outside of technical achievements on the PlayStation 2, Path of Neo never held up in the first place.
I remember playing it back when it came out. It was ugly, clunky, had terrible controls on PC, and the environment was very sparse. I started playing all hyped-up. After around 2 hours I was done. "I can't believe how bad this is", I remember telling my brother. Back then I used to get a new game maybe once every 2-3 months. I've played everything I could get my hands on. Only the worst dreck remained untouched. I never came back to Enter the Matrix after the initial disappointment.
I wish they’d remake this game. I’d play both.
I thoroughly enjoyed both Enter the Matrix and Path of Neo, played them on console on release and had a grand time with multiple playthroughs on both
Would love to eventually see a Divinity Orignal Sin 2 Critique if you ever get around to that at some point.
I had both on ps2 and i hated ETM and I loved path of Neo 😂 this video is crazy
I started pressing my own button instead of following screen and could do a 100hit combo spinning pole
Every book in it's place.
Seraph doesn't really lose or fight fight the characters. When he "fights" people, he's actually just trying to verify these people are who they say they are likena security program. In reloaded he remarks something about not knowing someone until you fight them.
Sweet algorithm juice 🥤
I appreciated the Wachowskis' attempt at telling a story across several mediums. Enter The Matrix was fun at the time. I prefer The Path Of Neo personally. I think they waited too long to release it
I bought enter the matrix for ps2 and the strategy guide from Borders bookstore on day one back in the day.
Kindve weird to realize Jada Pinkett Smith has been in a videogame and Will Smith hasn't.
Guilty pleasure games for me 😅😊
Are you doing a review of Echoes of the Eye?
Enter the matrix i liked cuz of the almost a movie length amount of footage
I remember spending hours in enter the matrixs fighting agents with unlimited health cheat on because it was just so badass, good times 😌
another good video, even though i have 0 interest in Matrix XD
Have you played Sifu? Would love to see your take on it
*Lilly and *Lana 😂
So, what did you think of Matrix: Resurrections in the end?
is there any game out for xbox right now that feels like this game combat wise? sifu maybe? feeling nostalgic
11:33 'shiny did extensive motion capture work to make neo's move as realistic as possible'
Show neo literally throwing an agent like a fucking fan
HA! The One combo from that game is the only thing I remember from playing a bit of that game when it released. Good times, although terrible design - who could pull this stuff off?
Me and my friends loved Enter the matrix as 14/15 year olds. Path of Neo I played on my own and was initially disappointed however nowadays I prefer Path of Neo.
I played both games on PS2 when they came out. I remember being disappointed by Enter The Matrix and how clunky it felt, but really enjoyed Path Of Neo. The only cool thing I found with ETM's story was how the Merovingian's henchmen were vampires and werewolves (something alluded to in the films but never explored).
PON needs a remake but we already know the story.
This is a game they should remake on the unreal 5 engine. It had potential
How is it that during the scene at 15:55 the subtitles (and assumedly the audio itself) refer to them as Lana and Lili even though neither of them had come out as trans yet??
I believe that Laurence Fishburne was the only actor to reprise their role for Path of Neo. The replacements for the rest aren't too bad. They got Jennifer Hale for Trinity, which I enjoy her work so it wasn't too bad for me.
I feel like for the time it was alot better. Were just used to such higher budget and polish in games than back then I find.
As a youngun, I loved Path of Neo, and subsequently bought Enter The Matrix to be massively disappointed. ETM has so many flaws, primarily floaty controls, absurd difficulty spikes and fairly unsatisfying combat. PoN has some issues, mainly in how near the end it tries to do weird things with invincible enemies and weird puzzle platforming, but the combat feels great - it was the best multi-enemy combat before the Arkham games. I do wonder if Chris' experience was overly affected by using mouse an keyboard, as I played it on PS2, and the combat felt smooth as butter, and felt amazing.