Mars Matrix Description!
As of May 16, 2001, I have owned this great game for about 22 hours.  And have played it about 3 hours.  So I will give a good description of what I have played so far, and the other knowledge I have obtained...  Ok, the games story line is as follows, the game is set about half a century after colonization on Mars as happened.  Earth develops a Mars Development Agency and just to make it short, they just turn around and want complete independence, and they get it.  So it is up to Earth to get them back (reminds me of Revolutionary War), so Earth goes to Mars, and extreme, intense, and hella fun action and strategy take place in this game.

 A Nice Semi-Review or Preview!
I am writing this preview after I own the game, so it is basically a detailed semi-review, just to let you know.  And read the above description for an outline of the games story.

When starting the game, you start out with a sweet little CG.  Then you have the common main menu.  It consists of an Arcade mode, which you just fight through a stage, and go on to the next one after you beat the boss.  Which looks to be quite creative.  You also have an Elite Mode, which is just an updated mode with different stages and stuff.  A Score Challenge mode is also included which basically is a good way to get quick points, which can be used in the shops to buy tons of stuff.  Which adds a huge replay value to the game.  Including extra levels, galleries, more ships, more lives, and tons of more stuff.  Very awesome feature Capcom.  There are also tons of new "Special Options" you can buy and a really cool "Strategy" mode available to unlock.

Ok, you now know about the games and its great modes.  I will try to not to get to specific, I will save some for the real review after I have played the game more and have unlocked more.  Now the main question is, how is the gameplay, fun factor, and controls?  Great, great, and great.  If I have not convinced you yet, just come back in a few weeks for the full review, it should be very detailed and will better detail this games greatness.  The game is only twenty bucks by the way, you can't go wrong.

by totalstuff
5/15/01

 Review!
If you read my preview, you would know it is coming in a few weeks :P

 Game Guide!
Should I really write a review for a game I have had for 22 hours?

 Cheats!
I don't condone cheating, it mostly ruins the experience, but if you are absolutely stuck and need a little boast, here are some to help...

Aww, screw it, there aren't any out right now that I know of and I don't really care, but if they do come, they will be here.

 Media!

Movies:
But getting harder. -- IGN
Starting off easy. -- IGN

Screenshots: