Zone of the Enders HD Collection

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  • Summary: Zone of the Enders HD Collection bundles together both of the Zone of the Enders games and updates them with HD visuals.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Planet Xbox 360
    Nov 3, 2012
    95
    Nobody knows action games better than Hideo Kojima and the Zone of the Enders HD Collection contains two of the best ever from the brilliant mastermind that brought the world other great titles such as the Metal Gear series.
  2. Games Master UK
    Dec 18, 2012
    83
    Just as brilliant as they were on PS2, ZOE HD is a mech fan's dream. [Jan 2013, p.79]
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  3. Eurogamer Sweden
    Jan 15, 2013
    80
    The first Zone of the Enders serves more like an introduction to the mythology. The real meat of this collection is the gorgeous and fast-paced Zone of the Enders: 2nd Runner. Complete with all the additional content only previously available in the original limited special edition release, it's still a treat to play. And of course, there's that demo disc of Metal Gear Rising: Revengance.
  4. Meristation
    Nov 6, 2012
    75
    Zone of the Enders HD Collection was one of the most important games on Playstation 2: 2nd Runner, but the original ZOE is as limited as ever, and the remakes suffer from poor frame rate.
  5. NZGamer
    Dec 2, 2012
    70
    While Zone of the Enders sometimes feels like a retro grind, The 2nd Runner is stylish and engrossing.
  6. Worth Playing
    Nov 14, 2012
    70
    Ultimately, Zone of the Enders HD Collection is something of a niche product. While the HD remakes are competent, The 2nd Runner is the reason to purchase the collection. It is noticeably the better game, in every respect. The original Zone of the Enders is nice to have for historical sake, but anyone who's not a core fan won't spend a whole lot of time there. It's all about the second outing. If these are ever made available as separate digital downloads, The 2nd Runner will be the one to get.
  7. Console Monster
    Jan 25, 2013
    45
    For fans of the series, I am sure this will be an enjoyable romp, going back to the universe and reliving some great memories of the past, but for new players I would recommend looking at one of the more modern masterpieces than picking this up.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. Alphabrava
    Mar 6, 2013
    8
    Let's be clear. Do not buy Zone of the Enders if you are thinking of playing Zone of the Enders. This is not what you are here for. 2nd RunnerLet's be clear. Do not buy Zone of the Enders if you are thinking of playing Zone of the Enders. This is not what you are here for. 2nd Runner however is essential classic gaming. It is the ONLY mech fighting game I have found that is worth it's salt. The action is smooth and grace full. The game allows you to feel empowered whilst fighting numbers of enemy mechs and makes you look good whilst doing it. The anime cutscenes are amongst the best in the business to date and the fusion of the Japanese Anime with a grace full yet frantic mech fighting game is perfect.

    Not many people will buy it... Not many people will know it even exists... but to play it is to be converted.

    I believe there is a new one in the pipeline... I hope so!    … Expand
  2. shootingstars99
    Sep 13, 2019
    7
    As someone who has never been too big on mech anime, this game still manages to be quite a bit of fun to me. The movement in this game isAs someone who has never been too big on mech anime, this game still manages to be quite a bit of fun to me. The movement in this game is great, I love a combat system that implements great movement and mobility techniques, and this one has that in spades. You also can zone with different projectiles, or play an up-close and personal style with your sword and grabs. The story is pretty stale and doesn't do much to keep me interested, but that is a small price to pay for the fun combat. Two the issues I've had with this game are frame drops when there are a lot of enemies or explosions on the screen, or in the sequence where you have to stop the train in ZOE 2nd Runner, where the enemy I was targeting currently would jump for enemy to enemy like crazy and I couldn't get a clear shot at any of them for a few seconds before it straightened itself out. Other than that, the game has some solid combat that really lets you express your personal approach to it!

    Better Kojima Productions game than the entirety of the Metal Gear Solid series, that is for sure.    … Expand
  4. dharma
    Nov 25, 2012
    6
    Zone of the Enders is one of the more 'stand out' titles released by Konami in the previous generation. For the first time, we couldZone of the Enders is one of the more 'stand out' titles released by Konami in the previous generation. For the first time, we could experience mech fighting similar to the ones in your favorite anime. Why a '6' then? Well, the bad news is that the first game aged horribly, with atrocious CGI animation and horrible voice acting. While the second game is still brilliant, it's just plain weird why Konami didn't simply 'reboot' the first ZOE in the first place. What's the point of having an incredible new intro when you are constantly reminded that this is a 'last gen' game. Kojima, can we finally have a next generation ZOE for a change?… Expand
  5. Broyax
    Sep 16, 2021
    0
    Oh bordel, quelle grosse bouse, ce truc ! mais rien d’étonnant en soi puisqu’il s’agit d’un étron démoulé par Kojima Déjections et édité parOh bordel, quelle grosse bouse, ce truc ! mais rien d’étonnant en soi puisqu’il s’agit d’un étron démoulé par Kojima Déjections et édité par Kon-ami (l’éditeur qui n’est pas ton ami et qu’on appelle con-ami en français). Cette con-pilation regroupe donc les deux daubes remastérisées en 2012 sur PS360, des daubes, rappelons-le, qui sévissaient à l’origine sur la plaie-stassion 2.

    On con-duit des robots géants qui castagnent d’autres robots pas gentils ; le maniement dans les 3 dimensions n’est pas maniable et pensé en dépit du bon sens : c’est confus et carrément épileptogène, car tout va très vite. C’est aussi (évidemment) très vite… répétitif et surtout, répétons-le, très con.

    Graphiquement très lisse évidemment, ça manque de personnalité mais surtout, ça se signale par son goût douteux, typique des ‘méchas’ japonais con-plètement débiles , en outre, la musique d’ascenseur et les effets sonores qui font pitié n’aident pas à s’immerger dans ce merdier de pseudo-jeu bien merdique ! bref, on l’aura compris, c’est de la merde !    … Expand

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#91 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#58 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012