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{{infobox
{{infobox
|image            = Pathofneobox.jpg
|image            = Pathofneobox.jpg
|caption          = The Matrix: Path of Neo NTSC-U boxart
|caption          = The Matrix: Path of Neo NTSC-U box art
|developer        = Shiny Entertainment
|developer        = Shiny Entertainment
|publisher        = [[Atari]]
|publisher        = [[Atari]]
|genre            = Action, Adventure
|genre            = Action, Adventure
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix:_Path_of_Neo Link]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix:_Path_of_Neo Link]
|gameinfo          = You can play as Neo in a story spanning the entire Matrix trilogy in The Matrix: Path of Neo. The game's story is written and directed by the Wachowski siblings, who created the movie trilogy. You can employ all the reality-bending powers of "The One" as you engage in fights both from the movie and made exclusively for the game. The Matrix: Path of Neo also includes new, unreleased video from the movies, and new characters that expand the story of The Matrix.<br />
|gameinfo          = You can play as Neo in a story spanning the entire Matrix trilogy in The Matrix: Path of Neo. The game's story is written and directed by the Wachowski siblings, who created the movie trilogy. You can employ all the reality-bending powers of "The One" as you engage in fights both from the movie and made exclusively for the game. The Matrix: Path of Neo also includes new, unreleased videos from the movies, and new characters that expand the story of The Matrix.<br />
In Shiny Entertainment's first licensed Matrix game, [[Enter the Matrix]], only sideline characters were playable. It did not feature the series' protagonist Neo, and due to its nature as an extension of the films' storyline, had few recreations of scenes in the film trilogy. David Perry, president of Shiny Entertainment Inc, has stated that Path of Neo is "basically the game that gamers wanted first time around... The Neo Game!".
In Shiny Entertainment's first licensed Matrix game, [[Enter the Matrix]], only sideline characters were playable. It did not feature the series' protagonist Neo, and due to its nature as an extension of the film's storyline, had few recreations of scenes in the film trilogy. David Perry, president of Shiny Entertainment Inc, has stated that Path of Neo is "basically the game that gamers wanted the first time around... The Neo Game!".
|sw-rendering-only = 1
|sw-rendering-only = 1
|widescreen        = 1
|widescreen        = 1
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/926493-the-matrix-path-of-neo Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/926493-the-matrix-path-of-neo Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-matrix-path-of-neo Metacritic]|69/100}}
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/the-matrix-path-of-neo Metacritic]|69/100}}
|japan_rating      = D
|japan_rating      = D
|eu_rating        = 16+
|eu_rating        = 16+
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|NTSCJ            = 1
|NTSCJ            = 1
|serialsNTSCJ      = SLPM-66177<br />SLKA-25303 <small>(Korea)</small><br />SLAJ-25072
|serialsNTSCJ      = SLPM-66177<br />SLKA-25303 <small>(Korea)</small><br />SLAJ-25072
|CRCsNTSCJ        =
|CRCsNTSCJ        = 23EA0905
|releasedateNTSCJ  = December 22, 2005 <small>(Japan, Korea)</small>
|releasedateNTSCJ  = December 22, 2005 <small>(Japan, Korea)</small>
|statusNTSCJ      =
|statusNTSCJ      = 2
|linuxstatusNTSCJ  =
|linuxstatusNTSCJ  =
|macstatusNTSCJ    =
|macstatusNTSCJ    =
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*SPU2-X v2.0.0 r5427
*SPU2-X v2.0.0 r5427
*?
*?
|Comments=Europe v01.70(27/02/2003), Recommended,MTVU, Memleaks like hell on GSdx HW mode (probably some effects that are bugged), totally unplayable there. On SW mode got 70-110 FPS. Looks playable now, bumping from intro
|Comments=Europe v01.70(27/02/2003), Recommended, MTVU, Memleaks like hell on GSdx HW mode (probably some effects that are bugged), totally unplayable there. On SW mode got 70-110 FPS. Looks playable now, bumping from the intro
|Tester={{ForumUser|Bositman}}
|Tester={{ForumUser|Bositman}}
}}
}}
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*VUCS: 0
*VUCS: 0
*INTC, Wait Idle Loop, mVU Flag Hack
*INTC, Wait Idle Loop, mVU Flag Hack
Game only works properly on '''Software''' mode, on Hardware mode it has very low framerate.
The game only works properly in '''Software''' mode, on Hardware mode it has a very low framerate.
|Tester=DoctorMuerte
|Tester=DoctorMuerte
}}
}}
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|CPU=Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.40 GHz
|CPU=Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.40 GHz
|GPU=GTX 1070 8GB
|GPU=GTX 1070 8GB
|Revision=v1.5.0-dev-3203-g56b861250
|Revision=v1.5.0 (dev-3203-g56b861250)
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
|Graphics=GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
*Mode: Hardware OpenGL
*Mode: Hardware OpenGL
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*SPU2-X 2.0.0  
*SPU2-X 2.0.0  
*LilyPad 0.12.1  
*LilyPad 0.12.1  
|Comments=Game works well from start to finish also in Hardware Mode. Set "Merge Sprite" and Half pixel offset to "Special Texture Aggressive".Games look good with minor glitches, little bit dark if you don't set almost 6 in Brightness option.Some bloom effects missing but game looks very sharp.
|Comments=The game works well from start to finish also in Hardware Mode. Under '''HW hacks''' set "'''Merge Sprite'''": ON and Half-pixel Offset to "'''Special Texture'''".The game looks good with minor glitches, a little bit dark if you don't set Brightness to almost '6' in-game options. Some bloom effects are missing but look very sharp.
|Tester={{ForumUser|jcolell}}
|Tester={{ForumUser|jcolell}}
}}
}}
 
{{TestingEntry
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC-J
|OS=Windows 10
|CPU=AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.6 GHz
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8 GB
|Revision=1.7.2532
|Graphics=Built-in (AVX2) (HW)
|Sound=Built-in
|Comments= Works fine, aside from the graphical glitches that can be fixed with HW hacks.
|Tester=Gameboi64
}}
{{TestingFooter}}
{{TestingFooter}}


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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Original names: '''マトリックス:パス・オブ・ネオ''' (SLPM-66177), '''더 매트릭스: 패스 오브 네오''' (SLKA-25303)
* Original names: '''マトリックス:パス・オブ・ネオ''' (SLPM-66177), '''더 매트릭스: 패스 오브 네오''' (SLKA-25303)
* The PAL version supports 60Hz.




==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==
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{{Issue
|IssueName=Various Graphical Glitches in Hardware Mode
|IssueName=Various graphics glitches in Hardware Mode
|IsFixed=0
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=In some areas of the game the environment, light,bloom etc. have glitched graphics.
|Description=In some areas of the game, the environment, the lighting, the bloom effect, etc. are not shown correctly.
|Workaround=Go to Config -> Video (GS) -> Plugin Settings, enable HW hacks, go to Advanced Settings and Hacks,check "Merge Sprite" and set Half-pixel Offset to "Special (Texture-Aggressive)".
|Workaround=Go to Config -> Video (GS) -> Plugin Settings, enable '''HW hacks''', go to Advanced Settings and Hacks,check "'''Merge Sprite'''" and set '''Half-pixel Offset''' to "Special Texture". It's recommended to use the '''latest nightly build'''.}}
==Fixed Issues==
{{Issue
|IssueName=Bugged shadows in SW mode
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=Shadows are bugged on certain areas/camera angles.
|Workaround=Fixed in recent builds.
}}
}}



Latest revision as of 19:08, 17 February 2023

The Matrix: Path of Neo

The Matrix: Path of Neo NTSC-U box art
Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: D
ESRB rating: T (Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence)
PEGI rating: 16+
GRB rating: 15
Widescreen supported natively
Software rendering only
Languages supported:
English: SLES-53759 & SLES-53462 & SLED-53845 & SLES-53799 & SLUS-21273
Japanese: SLPM-66177
German: SLES-53462 & SLES-53799
French: SLES-53462 & SLES-53799
Spanish: SLES-53462 & SLES-53799
Italian: SLES-53462
Korean: SLKA-25303
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-21273
Release date: November 7, 2005
CRCs: 8BE5DFF3
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-53462
SLES-53759
SLES-53799
SLED-53845 (Demo)
Release date: November 11, 2005
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLPM-66177
SLKA-25303 (Korea)
SLAJ-25072
Release date: December 22, 2005 (Japan, Korea)
CRCs: 23EA0905
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Shiny Entertainment
Publisher(s): Atari
Genre: Action, Adventure
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic69/100
Game description: You can play as Neo in a story spanning the entire Matrix trilogy in The Matrix: Path of Neo. The game's story is written and directed by the Wachowski siblings, who created the movie trilogy. You can employ all the reality-bending powers of "The One" as you engage in fights both from the movie and made exclusively for the game. The Matrix: Path of Neo also includes new, unreleased videos from the movies, and new characters that expand the story of The Matrix.
In Shiny Entertainment's first licensed Matrix game, Enter the Matrix, only sideline characters were playable. It did not feature the series' protagonist Neo, and due to its nature as an extension of the film's storyline, had few recreations of scenes in the film trilogy. David Perry, president of Shiny Entertainment Inc, has stated that Path of Neo is "basically the game that gamers wanted the first time around... The Neo Game!".


Test configurations on Windows:


Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.4 GHz
  • Nvidia GeForce GTX 285 768MB
1.1.0 r5492 GSdx 5464 SSE41
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.11.0
Runs above full speed., Various graphics glitches if GSdx is in hardware mode. Looks fine in software mode.
PAL Windows
  • Intel Core i5-2500K @ 4.3 GHz
  • Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 Windforce OC 2 GB
v1.1.0 r5483 GSdx v0.1.16 r5559
  • SPU2-X v2.0.0 r5427
  • ?
Europe v01.70(27/02/2003), Recommended, MTVU, Memleaks like hell on GSdx HW mode (probably some effects that are bugged), totally unplayable there. On SW mode got 70-110 FPS. Looks playable now, bumping from the intro
NTSC-U Windows 7
  • Intel Core i5-3570 @ 3.40 GHz
  • Radeon HD5770
1.3.0 (5900 svn) GSdx 0.1.16 (5899 svn)
  • Mode: Software D3D11
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 (5893 svn)
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 (r5822)
Speedhacks:
  • EE: 1
  • VUCS: 0
  • INTC, Wait Idle Loop, mVU Flag Hack

The game only works properly in Software mode, on Hardware mode it has a very low framerate.

DoctorMuerte
PAL Windows 10 Pro
  • Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.40 GHz
  • GTX 1070 8GB
v1.5.0 (dev-3203-g56b861250) GSdx 1.1.0 AVX2
  • Mode: Hardware OpenGL
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0
  • LilyPad 0.12.1
The game works well from start to finish also in Hardware Mode. Under HW hacks set "Merge Sprite": ON and Half-pixel Offset to "Special Texture".The game looks good with minor glitches, a little bit dark if you don't set Brightness to almost '6' in-game options. Some bloom effects are missing but look very sharp.
NTSC-J Windows 10
  • AMD Ryzen 5 3600X @ 3.6 GHz
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8 GB
1.7.2532 Built-in (AVX2) (HW) Built-in Works fine, aside from the graphical glitches that can be fixed with HW hacks. Gameboi64


Trivia

  • Original names: マトリックス:パス・オブ・ネオ (SLPM-66177), 더 매트릭스: 패스 오브 네오 (SLKA-25303)
  • The PAL version supports 60Hz.


Known Issues

Various graphics glitches in Hardware Mode

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: In some areas of the game, the environment, the lighting, the bloom effect, etc. are not shown correctly.
  • Workaround: Go to Config -> Video (GS) -> Plugin Settings, enable HW hacks, go to Advanced Settings and Hacks,check "Merge Sprite" and set Half-pixel Offset to "Special Texture". It's recommended to use the latest nightly build.

Fixed Issues

Bugged shadows in SW mode

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Shadows are bugged on certain areas/camera angles.
  • Workaround: Fixed in recent builds.


Public compatibility forum links