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The Matrix: Path of Neo
2005-05-05, 5:04 PM #1
http://www.jeuxpo.com/images/multi/matrix.jpg

Some interesting quotes from the article.

Quote:
"I would've scored [ETM] somewhere in the 60 percent range," Perry admits.

"The Matrix trilogy ends with Neo letting himself die, but that's a bad game ending," says Perry. "The Wachowskis knew that, so they came up with a plan for a better ending [in Path of Neo]."

"The goal of the game is that you are actually 'The One,'" says Perry. "This means that if you choose not to do something Neo would do, that's OK."

This idea of a customizable hero will be expressed mainly through the totally revamped combat system, which now resembles the hot-dogging slickness of a Devil May Cry rather than ETM's snoooze inducing fisticuffs. As you progress from computer hacker Thomas Anderson to the savior of Zion, you'll learn some abilities automatically (such as sword fighting and flying), while others you'll pick and choose--much like in an RPG--to upgrade.

...it should be easier to master these moves this time around, as the game will include training programs. Aside from stepping into the dojo for the now-famous showdown with Morpheus, you'll practice in all-new backdrops inspired by the Wachowski brothers' favorite kung-fu movies.



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2005-05-05, 5:09 PM #2
I'm pretty indifferent. If it's fun, sweet. If it sucks, oh well. I had fun playing ETM, unlike everyone else. I can understand why it wasn't what people were expecting, but it WAS a fun game. An ETM2 with polished graphics and moves systems/physics/hit detection/bug fixes without a movie deadline would be ideal, for me at least.

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2005-05-05, 5:09 PM #3
Highly skeptical, I am. See how this turns out, I will.

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2005-05-05, 5:15 PM #4
Meh I liked ETM. Sure it wasn't high in replay value and had it's problems, but I rather enjoyed it. It was a little 1 dimensional as far as it goes (Except the city streets, which was like pure blackness and hard to figure out) but overall I'd of rated the game as a B or so.

This on the other hand sounds pretty cool and look forward to it.
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2005-05-05, 5:31 PM #5
ETM struck me as quite retarded in several places.

They did motion cap, but everyone looked absurdly AWFUL when moving.

You could take on an Agent, as ANYONE, and proceed to beat said Agent around like no one's business. According to the movies, this is not possible.

You could shoot an Agent, at point blank, in the chest or the face, and they wouldn't die. ... Trinity did it, why can't I?

Just a few of the things that made me hate it.
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2005-05-05, 5:49 PM #6
Yeah, the agents weren't good at kung-fu at all--they just had a ton of health.
2005-05-05, 5:52 PM #7
That game looks like crap, didn't even both reading the article. I don't think there's enough substance and action to really make a great game about him.
2005-05-05, 7:14 PM #8
So...would this game allow you to decide to not rescue Morpheus?

Or would it just do a crappy "fade to black" bullcrap?
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2005-05-06, 12:29 PM #9
NEO DIES!!!??

Thanks for the spoiler warning.

Frankly, I think this game is stupid.
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2005-05-06, 12:59 PM #10
Just recall every ETM, Reloaded, and Revoutions copy, THEN make a good game. That way we can forgive the crappy matrix crap that's followed after the first one.
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2005-05-06, 1:13 PM #11
Except that The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions were amazing.
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2005-05-06, 1:25 PM #12
They had good special effects, but the stories were pretty much crap compared to the first.
2005-05-06, 1:40 PM #13
Except they (the stories) weren't.
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2005-05-06, 1:44 PM #14
Quote:
Originally posted by Master Tonberry
Except they (the stories) weren't.


They were far from amazing. Revolutions was good, and Reloaded was okay. That's about it.
D E A T H
2005-05-06, 1:49 PM #15
What do you mean? They were freaking amazing!!
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2005-05-06, 1:53 PM #16
Yay for smart people.
D E A T H
2005-05-06, 2:01 PM #17
Quote:
Originally posted by jEDIkIRBY
I'm pretty indifferent. If it's fun, sweet. If it sucks, oh well. I had fun playing ETM, unlike everyone else. I can understand why it wasn't what people were expecting, but it WAS a fun game. An ETM2 with polished graphics and moves systems/physics/hit detection/bug fixes without a movie deadline would be ideal, for me at least.

JediKirby


Yeah I didn't get it, everyone hated ETM but I thought it was great...
2005-05-06, 2:06 PM #18
counter-balance to the rabid fandom:
I really enjoyed The Matrix... until the last 5 minutes. I just couldn't believe the ending, and everything after that seemed equally ridiculous to me. I haven't bought anything Matrix as a result, and I won't start now, so there.
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2005-05-06, 2:20 PM #19
JEDI_Salvation's Neo model is better than that.
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2005-05-06, 3:20 PM #20
The Matrix sequels are great if you watch them in the right mindset. Just ignore the story and accept that it at least makes sense to the characters (even if it doesn't to you). I didn't enjoy the films nearly as much when I first watched them, as I was just over-analysing them.

Yes, I am basically saying embrace the flaws. The films are still very sloppily written, but you can get some enjoyment from them.
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2005-05-06, 3:23 PM #21
I don't understand people's problems with the movies. What is so difficult to understand?
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2005-05-06, 3:34 PM #22
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Originally posted by Master Tonberry
I don't understand people's problems with the movies. What is so difficult to understand?


There's nothing difficult to understand. Just because you liked them doesn't mean that they are good.

But I agree, Piggot. I just don't think they're amazing.
D E A T H
2005-05-06, 3:37 PM #23
No, I liked them because they are good.
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2005-05-06, 4:35 PM #24
Quote:
Originally posted by Dj Yoshi
But I agree, Piggot. I just don't think they're amazing.


Not even the first one is amazing. Very cool and entertaining, but not the masterpiece that everyone claims it is.
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2005-05-06, 5:07 PM #25
Quote:
Originally posted by -Monoxide-
Yeah I didn't get it, everyone hated ETM but I thought it was great...


Huh.. sounds like Reloaded and Revolutions, either you loved it or you hated it.
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2005-05-06, 5:10 PM #26
Quote:
Originally posted by Wolfy
So...would this game allow you to decide to not rescue Morpheus?

Or would it just do a crappy "fade to black" bullcrap?


I doubt we could do something like that. I'll be interested in learning more about this "choice".
2005-05-06, 5:25 PM #27
I hate the entire Matrix Trilogy.

ETM sucked because it was boring, and the combat was dull.
2005-05-06, 6:16 PM #28
Quote:
Originally posted by Master Tonberry
No, I liked them because they are good.


They are good for you. People are allowed to not agree with you, you know.

2005-05-06, 6:21 PM #29
Quote:
Originally posted by The_Mega_ZZTer
They are good for you. People are allowed to not agree with you, you know.


Words outta my mouth.
D E A T H
2005-05-07, 6:05 AM #30
As I see it, the first one was great, not a masterpiece (as has already been said), the second one was ok (especially after you've seen them all, and just want to watch the action and pretty cinematography), and the last one was pretty decent, if a bit pretentious.

If I'm taking a day off sick, I still have to decide whether to watch the Star Wars Trilogy, The Terminator Trilogy or the Matrix Trilogy.

I usually end up just watching the first series of Spaced :o
2005-05-07, 8:47 AM #31
Quote:
Originally posted by Martyn
I usually end up just watching the first series of Spaced :o


Well it is a dilemma, Spaced or Star wars.
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2005-05-07, 12:54 PM #32
ETM needed more time put into it, and more testing. First time I played through it I could have written essays on the bugs.

The first movie was excellent. The second and third were not as good, but still okay.

This game looks quite interesting. The freeplay aspect is going to be fun, if its well done.
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2005-05-07, 1:22 PM #33
Quote:
Originally posted by Thrawn42689
Yeah, the agents weren't good at kung-fu at all--they just had a ton of health.


You couldn't kill an Agent without that special gun. I remember in that third level, when you are running across the buildings trying to get to the telephone, I threw one Agent off the building. If I fell, I died. If he fell, he would actually keep shooting at me.
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2005-05-07, 1:24 PM #34
Quote:
Originally posted by THRAWN
You couldn't kill an Agent without that special gun. I remember in that third level, when you are running across the buildings trying to get to the telephone, I threw one Agent off the building. If I fell, I died. If he fell, he would actually keep shooting at me.


Hmm, yeah. I remember the level really late in the game where you get chased around the construction site by the Smiths--it was quite fun to knock them off the edges. :p
2005-05-07, 1:27 PM #35
But some parts were really good, like where you fought Marilyn Manson. The music, the arena (bedroom but still cool) was so crazy it felt like tekken.
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2005-05-07, 3:25 PM #36
The people who liked EtM, were they playing it on console or PC?

I did have it on PC (later sold it) but found it very difficult to enjoy, the controls felt rubbish, the game ran terribly and looked awful despite my PC being way above the recommended spec. I'm sure the game will play a lot better on a console.
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2005-05-07, 7:37 PM #37
I played it on PS2 and enjoyed it. Mostly because PS2 has the best controller. (Xbox controller is crap. Gamecube controller is only good for two button games like Mario Kart Double Dash.)
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2005-05-07, 8:06 PM #38
Quote:
Originally posted by Master Tonberry
I played it on PS2 and enjoyed it. Mostly because PS2 has the best controller. (Xbox controller is crap. Gamecube controller is only good for two button games like Mario Kart Double Dash.)


There's these things called opinions. You're constantly expressing them as fact.

I'm curious why.
D E A T H
2005-05-07, 10:19 PM #39
Quote:
Originally posted by Master Tonberry
NEO DIES!!!??

Thanks for the spoiler warning.

Frankly, I think this game is stupid.


Crawl back in your hole.

Quote:
Originally posted by Master Tonberry
I played it on PS2 and enjoyed it. Mostly because PS2 has the best controller. (Xbox controller is crap. Gamecube controller is only good for two button games like Mario Kart Double Dash.)


Personally, I've always hated the PS2 controller. Stupid symbols on the buttons. However, I guess it's perfect for the inferior system.
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2005-05-08, 3:20 AM #40
games need to stop overusing bloom :/
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