Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
February 12, 2003
Genres
Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Developers
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Release Date
February 12, 2003 (22 years and 1 month ago)
Publishers
Konami
Content Rating
M Blood and Gore, Violence
Franchises
Zone of the Enders

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Summary

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.

Genres
Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Developers
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Release Date
February 12, 2003 (22 years and 1 month ago)
Publishers
Konami
Content Rating
M Blood and Gore, Violence
Franchises
Zone of the Enders

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Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner News

Japanese game studio Cygames says it’s keen to make a new Zone of the Enders game and is currently in discussions with Konami regarding the project. The two recently collaborated on Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner Mars.

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