Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

13.02.2003
Critic 69/100
Users 79/100
The sequel to Zone of the Enders is based around mecha combat with the player once again controlling the "Orbital Frame" Jehuty. Unlike its prequel, the game is now centered on action elements with the player not needing to protect civilians in need and instead Jehuty contains more weaponry than in the previous game. The plot is set two years after the events from Zone of the Enders and focuses on Dingo Egret, a former member from Mars' military organization BAHRAM whose leader Ridley "Nohman" Hardiman wants back with him. Nohman shoots Dingo following his rejection but the agent Ken Marinaris saves Dingo by connecting his body to Jehuty and forces to work in order to defeat BAHRAM. The game had a new director, Shuyo Murata, who producer Hideo Kojima appointed in order to provide a different experience. The team worked to cover the criticism the original Zone of the Enders received resulted in The 2nd Runner having more action elements. The game received generally favorable critical response due to the improvements it has in comparison to the previous game. Critics praised the game's graphics and gameplay elements but criticized its short length and presentation. Despite the positive critical reaction, the game suffered mediocre sales. North American & Japan got regular ZOE2, but the regular edition of ZOE2 was never released in Europe. Europe directly got the ZOE2 Special Edition.

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Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner - Special Edition was released in both Europe and Japan after the North American release of the vanilla version. This version of the game includes several minor game improvements and few extras : - New difficulties Super Hard (Japan version) and Extreme - Graphical and framerate enhancements - A couple of new 3DCG cutscenes - New battle sequences at certain parts of the game - New extras missions - Mechs in VS. mode consume subenergy when using special attacks - Added subweapon practice simulations and explanations in VR Training mode

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Relive the experience Zone of The Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS as a full-length remaster of the classic fast-paced 3D robot action game, recreated in VR, native 4K and in full surround sound. Enter Jehuty’s cockpit and fly through martian skies!

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Zone of the Enders HD Edition (Zone of the Enders HD Collection outside Japan) is a re-release of Zone of the Enders and Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner for the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. The collection refines the textures and graphics and The 2nd Runner game comes with the Special Edition content that was released only in Japan and Europe, an import soundtrack featuring remixes of the music featured in the series, along with a demo of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. It also has a new Opening Movie, set to the Theme of Z.O.E. 2, Beyond the Bounds, animated by Sunrise. The collection was released in North America on October 30, 2012 and was released in Europe on November 30, 2012.

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Relive the adventure for the first time in HD! Experience thrilling high-flying robot combat unlike anything you've felt before. Includes the Special Edition version of ZOE: The 2nd Runner. Beautiful new opening animations from legendary animation studio Sunrise.

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Relive the experience Zone of The Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS as a full-length remaster of the classic fast-paced 3D robot action game, recreated in VR, native 4K and in full surround sound. Enter Jehuty’s cockpit and fly through martian skies!

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Relive the adventure for the first time in HD! Experience thrilling high-flying robot combat unlike anything you've felt before. Includes the Special Edition version of ZOE: The 2nd Runner. Beautiful new opening animations from legendary animation studio Sunrise.

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