10 Garbage Games Everybody Bought Anyway

The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions were a textbook example of aggressive advertising. Arguably the most hyped movies of 2003, the studio hoped to fill up their accounts by churning out an animated spin-off, limited merchandise, and absurdly expensive tie-in phones. 

On top of that, a Matrix video game was released the same day as The Matrix Reloaded called Enter the Matrix, which coincided with events in the sequel.

Not only did Shiny Entertainment's gun-fu title offer all the slo-mo kickass action everyone expected, it expanded on the lore and offered live-action cut-scenes that included central cast members. As a result, some Matrix veterans felt obligated to buy Enter the Matrix, hoping to get a better grasp of the overarching narrative.

Despite selling five million units, the reviews were far from generous. The bugs were so rampant, the developers could've almost gotten away with claiming they were intentional glitches in the Matrix. 

The bullet-time effects are cool, but the action and combat were compromised by the janky controls. There are also moments where our bland heroes suddenly cut from one section to another, almost like an entire level was removed. In moments like this, it feels like the production was rushed to ensure Enter the Matrix hit its tight deadline.

Also, the plot adds nothing of substance to the big picture, so Enter the Matrix feels like it exists solely to squeeze cash out of consumers. Based on its remarkable sales, it achieved just that.