And when trying to map two separate gamepads to the PC version (one being the 360 controller and the other a run-of-the-mill Plug-N-Play controller), neither was able to be configured in any way and we were forced to abide by the game's default layout, which, confusingly, was different different for both. The Breakdown: Both the Controller S and Dual Shock II control equally well, but we definitely don't recommend a PC keyboard for Path of Neo.
The PC, Xbox, and PS2 copies all come loaded with the same singleplayer adventure, a blooper reel, special power-up cheats and movie galleries scattered throughout the environments. The Breakdown: Nothing major differentiates the three versions in the feature category. If there are no advantages in any specific area, it means both share the same content. Following, we have arranged a simple breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages of each system's gameplay features. Features In this section, we examine what relates to the main gameplay experience. We've always known the path and finally we can walk the path. If you own a strong PC, a PS2 or an Xbox, any fan of the Wachowski brother's Sci-fi trilogy should add this game to their collection. But don't even think of picking up a copy before reading this Head-to-Head because the results will surprise you.
Surprisingly, the three separate versions of PON differ from the repetitive differences we've come to expect between cross-platform games on current-generation hardware. With their second shot at a Matrix videogame, Shiny's ambition was admirable, especially considering PON was developed primarily for PS2. The good news is that the good overshadows the bad and we're left with a deep, fun, and refreshing alternate look into the days the One spent battling the machines on Zion's behalf. Though the Matrix: Path of Neo has been a long time coming, it still comes packaged with its fair share of problems. Anderson himself and not some lame sidekick like Niobe or Ghost. Finally we get a Matrix game that isn't terrible and actually get to slide into the robes of Mr. If at first you don't succeed, let them play as Neo.
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Path of Neo also takes liberties with the story in order to get it into game shape, and serious Matrix fans might be put off by how the storyline is treated so whimsically at times.The main purpose of our Head-to-Head series is to arm you with enough information and facts for you to make an educated decision. It clearly uses some similar stylistic touches, but it’s mechanically a much better game–a game that’s made even better by you playing as Neo, ‘the One,’ from the beginning of his adventures right down to the conclusion of the last film…sort of. You should, simply because Path of Neo isn’t too much like its predecessor. Path of Neo is the second Matrix game from developer Shiny, and after the disappointing Enter the Matrix, you might be wondering why you should even bother this time around. Whatever you might think of the last two Matrix films, The Animatrix, Enter the Matrix, or anything else with the word Matrix in it from the last couple of years, it doesn’t make The Matrix: Path of Neo any less good.