Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

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  • Summary: From "Metal Gear Solid 2" producer Hideo Kojima, comes the sequel to the anime inspired mech combat game "Zone of the Enders." Take control of a lightning fast mechanized robot and fight an evil militaristic force with new weapons, maneuvers, and tactics. Conflicts and settings of ZOE2 takeFrom "Metal Gear Solid 2" producer Hideo Kojima, comes the sequel to the anime inspired mech combat game "Zone of the Enders." Take control of a lightning fast mechanized robot and fight an evil militaristic force with new weapons, maneuvers, and tactics. Conflicts and settings of ZOE2 take place in cityscapes, enemy fortresses, and even in the depths of space! Features fast-paced fighting action with unbelievable cinematic visuals and a gripping epic storyline. Target and destroy hundreds of enemies on screen at the same time. All new sub weapons enhance strategic play during combat. [Konami]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Cheat Code Central
    100
    Fun to play and offers a great story and awesome visuals. The hardest thing you may have to decide is when to hit the save button and stop playing. The game draws you in quickly and holds your attention.
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  2. Into Liquid Sky
    91
    The game is very story-heavy and linear because of the heavy focus on story. Outside of that, though, the game is a vast improvement over the previous game.
  3. GameCritics
    90
    Everything the first game was not, and far more. Not only did the developers correct, expand and improve upon every aspect, they have authored one of the most utterly perfect synergies of gameplay, direction and storytelling that I've ever witnessed.
  4. TotalPlayStation
    85
    It might be a little light on content for the full price, but if you’re a fan of eye candy, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better source of pupil fodder on the PS2.
  5. GMR Magazine
    80
    Combat is intuitive and intense, it looks absolutely gorgeous, and it never gets boring. [Apr 2003, p.55]
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  6. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    80
    The strikingly impressive robo scrapper returns. Cracking stuff. [Jan 2007, p.106]
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  7. Edge Magazine
    40
    In action the game is undeniably pretty, as long as you can stomach the monstrous camera. But beyond ther anime-inspired visuals, the action turgidly limps along without ever really engaging or entertaining. [May 2003, p.94]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Jeff
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    a 0? a 0? this means that ZOE2 has nothing at all to make it a video game. a stick would get a 0, not a brilliantly animated, well thought a 0? a 0? this means that ZOE2 has nothing at all to make it a video game. a stick would get a 0, not a brilliantly animated, well thought out awesomely fun one such as this. You, my friend are the one who is pathetic.… Expand
  2. BLITZKim
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    This is really a great game! I wish there will be more zone of enders games! and also fantatstic high speed robot action.
  4. Dynel
    Dec 21, 2014
    10
    In one word: OUTSTANDING.

    This IS a true classic game. I cannot find any flaw whatsoever. Story, Characters, Music (to this day I still    In one word: OUTSTANDING.

    This IS a true classic game. I cannot find any flaw whatsoever. Story, Characters, Music (to this day I still listen to the opening song from time to time), battle mechanics, animation, character growth, robots, graphics, etc. Everything is just awesome.

    if you haven't played this game, go and play it! It is highly addictive, it is fun. This is how games should be!    … Expand
  5. John-paulW.
    Mar 25, 2003
    9
    A really fantastic title. Amazing speed, visuals, music, story, etc. a truly great gaming experience with superb presentation and a edgy A really fantastic title. Amazing speed, visuals, music, story, etc. a truly great gaming experience with superb presentation and a edgy anime/giant-robot story. I was worried about some peoples comments that it would be too easy, especially since i had plyed the first one. So i set it on "hard" and found that there was plenty of challenge... and then some (come on folks, thats what its there for afterall). At any rate, I would give it a 10 if it were not for the slowsown that crops up when things get really crazy.… Expand
  6. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: AWESOME.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GREAT
  7. kyuudmc
    Feb 25, 2009
    9
    I just cant give this game a score lower than 9 !!! but unfortunately, its critically underrated and was a commercial disaster considering I just cant give this game a score lower than 9 !!! but unfortunately, its critically underrated and was a commercial disaster considering its a Hideo Kojima game! Too bad we probably wouldn't see a sequel. Anyway, ZOE2 is must have for any Playstation 2 owner.… Expand
  8. [Anonymous]
    Mar 8, 2003
    0
    This game is pathetic.

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#42 Best PS2 Game of 2003
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