The Zone of the Enders titles occupy a strange place in games history as well as a vaulted one within gamers’ collective memory - a pair of titles referred to in near mythic tones and word-of-mouth reverence. Perhaps it’s the straightforward connection to the Metal Gear franchise, given that the stunning demo for Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty came as a bonus with the first title. Perhaps it’s the inescapable mark of Hideo Kojima and the overall feel of an auteur’s treasured side project that’s readily identifiable. Either way, whatever makes Zone of the Enders different has survived the conversion to HD, bringing a fairly niche experience to a wider audience.
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.
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