Review · Action · PC · PlayStation 2 · Xbox
The Matrix: Path of Neo
Reviewed: 03 May 2026
PC · PlayStation 2 · Xbox
Shiny Entertainment · 2005
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
55 /100
The Matrix: Path of Neo is an action adventure game that builds problem solving and strategic thinking, but contains violence and is for ages 17+.
Growth (BDS)
38
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
–
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
The Matrix: Path of Neo offers a compelling action-adventure experience that allows players to embody Neo and engage in strategic combat within the iconic Matrix universe. It fosters problem-solving through combat scenarios, enhances spatial awareness during exploration, and encourages critical and strategic thinking in navigating complex missions. The game also provides opportunities for learning transfer as players master new abilities and adapt to escalating challenges. The narrative depth and expanded insights into the Matrix lore offer an engaging and immersive experience.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The primary risks in The Matrix: Path of Neo stem from its violence, which is a core component of the game's action. While not gratuitous, the combat involves frequent depiction of fighting, gunplay, and some blood. There is also occasional strong language and mild references to substances, consistent with the source material. The game features a male-dominated cast and narrative, with limited representation of diverse genders or ethnicities in prominent roles.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 1.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.67 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.33 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.33 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.