STFUandPlay's Rikuson writes "Commonly referred to by the acronym Z.O.E., is a franchise created by Hideo Kojima famous creator behind Metal Gears Solid, owned by the video game publisher Konami, and expanded on by the animation studio Sunrise. The original Zone of the Enders and 2nd Runner games were created for the launch of the Sony PlayStation 2 and now back here in the HD Collection."
Hideo Kojima is widely known as a video games auteur, but what are his best games outside the Metal Gear franchise?
More than a decade since release, Zone of the Enders: HD Collection remains your best opportunity to enjoy the games on modern consoles.
I loved 2nd Runner back in the day on the PS2.I tiried playing it again years later on the PS4 and I just couldn't get into it. I don't know what happened. The game just felt janky to me.
I have the ps4 edition of 2nd runner(Mars) and it runs great. But i guess if you want to play the original you need the collection.
The war and taking down the fleet sections are highlights that i still remember to this day. Maybe Armoured Core VI will have some dope sections like that.
Runs surprisingly well on the Steam Deck. Doesn't feel too old or constricted on the small screen.
Absolutely loved these games. Bought the first ZoE because of the MGS2 demo, and ended up loving the game that came with the demo! Haha but ZoE 2 has a special place in my heart. The mix of 3D and anime style cell shading at the time on Ps2 was NEXT LEVEL. I beat it in one sitting on a Sunday afternoon and will always remember that game. Hard as sh** but improved on the first in every way and had some very cool easter eggs.
The September Games with Gold lineup is here! On Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, battle the Chaos Gods and their horde of bestiaries in Warhammer: Chaosbane, and embark on an epic quest in Mulaka.
Mulaka looks interesting. Never played a ZoE game and SS2 is prob my favorite of the SS games.
Chaosbane is a great get, IMHO. Definitely one of those "not a must-buy but definitely want to try" games. It's got the usual Warhammer game baseline of rerunning missions and whatnot, but a different style of diablo-esque than normal that was enjoyable.
I have owned Zone of the Enders collection. I encourage you to try it. It’s corny in a good way and not very long games.
I own ZOE physical nice to have the digital to downloaded to launch when I want to play it. The same with Samurai Showdown.
Looking forward to trying out ChaosBane
Good month for GWG
