60
The unique fighting system keeps things lively—martial arts and gun battles play out by aligning "moves" on an action bar—but whether or not there are enough Matrix fans out there to populate this huge, lush world remains to be seen.
66
The overly cryptic and many-layered interface, particularly the combat and leveling systems might well appeal to the more hard-core gamers out there. However, this facet of the game is so very difficult to learn even the basics of, that it may drive away the casual gamer—quite a strange choice for a game that’s doubtless counting on broad fan appeal for its bread and butter.
56
Simply put, only the most dedicated fan of the film franchise will glean any enjoyment from the most recent Warner-produced debacle, and experienced fans of MMO's will find nothing here to concern them.
3
Mad props to them for leaving the outline of the story, after this MMO got cancelled. However, it is definitely dated. If it ever got revived, it should have game play style, similar to Kingdom of Amalur.
0
me and a friend played this game, had to quit it eventually due to the massive amount of bugs which would constantly force me to log completely out of the game, like telling me to leave a building before an agent comes in but all the doors wont open, i have to log off or the agent comes in and kills you. all sorts of stuff like that plus the graphics were horrible and the classes didnt seem all the fun, so it was kinda boring and then super buggy.
The Matrix Online
Released On:
Mar 22, 2005
Metascore
Mixed or Average
69
User score
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6.2
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Not only is this an amazing game, as far as games and MMOG’s go, but it is also a unique storytelling experiment. One that has never been attempted before and one that I am extremely excited to be taking part in.
76
Where The Matrix Online scores high is in the flexibility of the skill system and the overall adherence to the franchise. This undoubtedly feels like the Matrix.
72
I like the idea of affecting a story experienced by thousands. Problem is, not all of us can afford six hours a day to earn that right.
70
Even if the missions are lousy and the combat sucks, there's undeniable appeal in bumping into a real-world actor playing Morpheus or the Architect.
63
On the whole I would much rather spend my time in another world, an easier more exciting life, but we cannot always have what we want.
60
Unfortunately the gameplay experience also feels fabricated. Glitches and slowdown expose this "matrix" for what it really is: a shoddy attempt at an MMORPG.
40
At first, The Matrix Online is like a dream come true: your own Matrix. But then the cold, cold flames of its boring concrete hell, known as a game world start to get to you. Authentic, constantly developing storyline and one the best combat systems in the genre just don’t save the game from being monotonous and simply not fun to play. It’s as soulless as the world it tries to emulate. [June 2005, p.76]
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33% Positive
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Dec 30, 2021
3
Mad props to them for leaving the outline of the story, after this MMO got cancelled. However, it is definitely dated. If it ever got revived, it should have game play style, similar to Kingdom of Amalur.
Apr 24, 2014
0
me and a friend played this game, had to quit it eventually due to the massive amount of bugs which would constantly force me to log completely out of the game, like telling me to leave a building before an agent comes in but all the doors wont open, i have to log off or the agent comes in and kills you. all sorts of stuff like that plus the graphics were horrible and the classes didnt seem all the fun, so it was kinda boring and then super buggy.
SummaryPlayers of The Matrix Online (Mx0) will inhabit an enormous urban sprawl, which spreads for miles in all directions. There are subways, nightclubs, skyscrapers, and dark alleys that all seem normal on the surface, but beneath this pedestrian exterior, a secret war is being waged for the survival of humanity and machine alike. Here, you a... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date:Mar 22, 2005
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