- September 4, 2018
- Konami Digital Entertainment
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS is the definitive way to play the best entry in the Zone of the Enders franchise
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Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Konami Digital Entertainment and was released on September 4, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.
Relive the experience Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner MARS 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!
- Beautiful anime cutscenes and impressive sound design enhance the experience.
- Fast, flashy combat with fantastic mech designs and improved graphics.
- Native 4K support and VR mode provide a modern touch to a classic game.
- Clunky controls and an awful camera system make gameplay frustrating.
- Short campaign with poor writing and dialogue that feels outdated.
- VR mode can be uncomfortable and does not improve the overall experience.
- story5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of the game is criticized for being short, linear, and poorly executed, with dull writing, terrible dialogue, and unengaging mission design. Reviewers note that the narrative feels outdated and lacks innovation, further exacerbated by poor voice acting and an intrusive storyline. Overall, the storytelling elements detract significantly from the gaming experience.
“With its short, linear campaign, dull story, and terrible dialogue, the 2nd runner seems stuck in 2003, despite its slick graphical upgrade.”
“Poor storytelling, awful voice acting, ugly locations, game is worse in VR.”
“Intrusive and nonsensical storyline, grating voice acting.”
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS Review
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS is a faithful remaster of a game that time has not been kind to. It fails at modernizing it for 2018 standards, making it feel like a clunky mess to play. It pains me to say this because of how beloved the series is. Perhaps if this remaster sells well, we might see a third entry that will live up to today’s standards. If you feel nostalgic for the Zone of the Enders series or are desperate for a PS2 mech game, then maybe give this a try. Otherwise, steer far away from it.
50%Zone of the Enders The 2nd Runner: MARS Review
A polished, well put together remaster of a game that never really got a fair shake during its original release. If you like mecha punching each other or the idea of piloting one in VR is your thing you can do a lot worse than giving Zone of the Enders The 2nd Runner: Mars a go.
85%Get your ∀ss to M∀rs --- Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner - M∀RS review
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner --- M∀RS is one of the best looking mech games out there, despite being a remaster of a 15-year-old game. Its fast, flashy combat still looks and feels good, but is constantly undermined by an extremely unwieldy camera. With its short, linear campaign, dull story, and terrible dialogue, The 2nd Runner seems stuck in 2003, despite its slick graphical upgrade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS is a simulation game.
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation.
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS was released on September 4, 2018.
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS was developed by Konami Digital Entertainment.
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS is a single player game.
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