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Mars Matrix
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 15 critic reviews
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Based on 2 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Genre(s): Action, Shooter
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: April 19, 2001
Summary
Just how many critters can a publisher cram into a single vertically-scrolling shooter? I think Capcom has the answer.
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
A blaze of fiendish difficulty and strategic brilliance. You're about to be sorted.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
There are so many options to earn -- like new levels, more continues, faster recharge on your special weapons – that you’ll find yourself playing over and over again just to see what’s next.
Read Full Review >IGN
If you're one of those gamers that constantly needs a challenge or if you're looking for something that'll test your gaming mettle, Mars Matrix might be up your shooting alley.
Read Full Review >Dreamcast.net
It's incredibly hard.
Da Gameboyz
The great difficulty is a good challenge to the hardcore shooter fan, and the extras are well worth the effort.
Planet Dreamcast
Easily one of the better Dreamcast shooters behind "Gunbird 2" and "Bangai-O." Just be prepared to die. A lot. You'll get better in time.
Read Full Review >netjak
Mars Matrix may be REALLY FREAKING HARD, but it’s still a lot of fun. The alternate mode and the shop options will just keep on drawing you back. But if you can ignore the insane difficulty, you won’t regret purchasing a two-dimensional shooter for the Dreamcast.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
It is very hard and probably will only appeal to shooter fans, but it's a solid title through and through.
Read Full Review >AllDreamcast
An excellent effort that no shooter fan should overlook. The gameplay is solid even if it is a little on the difficult side, the graphics are decent, it has excellent replay value, and the overall presentation is top notch.
Daily Radar
It might not look great, but it's pure blasting entertainment.
Happy Puppy
From start to finish, the game is a non-stop blast-a-thon. If you're a fan of the genre, you won't be disappointed.
Read Full Review >Core Magazine
Old school sadists will love the ongoing screen-filling barrage of enemy fire, but most mortals won't have the persistence needed to finish the game.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Its gameplay systems are solid, as are its presentation and production values--it really is the game that Gigawing could have been.
Read Full Review >DC Swirl
Plenty of depth if that's all you're looking for, but it's weighed down by an engine that would have been deemed outdated several years ago.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Man shoot gave it a 9:
Nice twitch action! I can't stop.
Cap com gave it a 9:
Oh Yeah Baby!
