Matrix Software

Japan Founded 1994 Website

Matrix Corporation (株式会社マトリックス, Kabushiki gaisha Matorikkusu), commonly referred to as Matrix Software, is a Japanese video game development company located in Tokyo. Founded in July 1994 by former members of Climax Entertainment and Telenet Japan, the company has since created games for a number of systems beginning with their action-adventure game title Alundra in April 1997. Matrix has teamed with other developers such as Square Enix and Chunsoft to produce games for existing franchises such as Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, as well as other anime and manga properties. In addition to game console development, Matrix Software has also made games for various Japanese mobile phone brands since 2001.

Matrix Software at a Glance

Matrix Software is a Tokyo-based developer founded in 1994 that has released 32 games solely as a creator rather than a publisher. The company has been active from 1997 through 2019, with their output peaking during the 2000s when they released 17 titles. Their catalog from the 1990s includes four games, while the 2010s saw 11 releases before they went quiet after 2019. This Japanese studio has built a reputation primarily in the Role-playing genre, which accounts for 21 of their projects. They also frequently work on Adventure titles with 14 entries, though they have dipped into Puzzle, Fighting, and Strategy genres with smaller numbers. Their platform reach is broad but heavily favors Nintendo's hardware ecosystem. The Nintendo DS holds the top spot with eight games, followed by six titles each for Android and iOS devices. Legacy Mobile Devices account for five games, while PlayStation systems appear frequently across various generations including the original console, PS2, PSP, PS4, and Vita. PC also sees four releases in their list. Quality trends show a generally positive track record with an average IGDB rating of 73.1 out of 100 based on ten rated titles. Their portfolio includes two great games that scored above 80, specifically Final Fantasy VI (2014) at 89.2 and Final Fantasy IV (2007) at 82.1. Six other titles fall into the good range between 60 and 79, while two others sit in the mixed category between 40 and 59. There are no poor-rated games in their history according to the data. Recent years show a shift toward more niche or controversial projects. The Omega Labyrinth series appeared frequently in 2015, 2017, and 2019, with the latest entry reaching only 55 out of 100. Final Fantasy: Dimensions II released in early 2015 to mixed reception. Earlier successes like Avalon Code (2008) and Nostalgia (2009) maintained solid scores above 78. Matrix Software has worked with Square Enix and Chunsoft on established franchises, yet their own original titles often struggle to match the high bars set by their earlier RPG work.

Total Games

73.1

Avg Rating

1997

First Release

2019

Latest Release