Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS Reviews
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner - Mars may have flown under the radar in 2003 but it now has the chance to shine again 15 years later. Just know that the budget price reflects the fact that not a whole lot has been added: so if you didn't like it then you won't suddenly be smitten.
A great remastered version for one of the most beloved games of the PS2.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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
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.
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS is (still) the best mecha videogame.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner – MARS is, in the end, the best possible version of the classic mechas title. The sci-fi game brings renewed joy to the players once again with a mix of anime scenes in this sequel. Even if the gameplay gets a bit tough in the beginning, it is easily managable. Furthermore, the feeling of immersion is very impressive, especially if we use a virtual reality device.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner - M∀RS is still one of the best mecha action games to grace any platform, although the decade and a half since its original release have caused Jehuty to lose some of its luster. While the native 4K60 and PSVR support is a great improvement, some other aspects of the game just feel out of date.
Despite its issues I honestly enjoyed my time with Zone of the Enders 2.
Perfectly playable in its original third person view or in brand new updated first person VR support, this mecha game is what the Gundams wish they could be.
Granted, outside of the Gundam games, there is little variety for mech combat games, but what is found in Zone of the Enders The 2nd Runner: Mars can be described as an old, almost forgotten game, being polished up into a fine piece of treasure. It's a hidden gem to many and a doorway to nostalgia for others. The updated gameplay that runs at a smooth 60fps and native 4K makes it feel as though it is an imagination developed in today's time. The work of Hideo Kojima is lovely, even from slightly older eyes, and it's an exciting movement from Konami that raises hopes for other works of art to be re-released soon.
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS is better recommended to those that have never played the game or want to enjoy its campaign with the VR mode. It is an excellent action game with great combat mechanics.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
All in all, Zone of the Enders 2: MARS is a noteworthy port of an excellent game. It has flaws, but almost all of them are also part of the original game. There is more they could have done (including a retranslation and redub), but the visual updates and silky-smooth frame rate alone make it a far better port than the lamentable PS3 Zone of the Enders Collection. Fans of giant robots or fast-paced action should consider Zone of the Enders 2: MARS as a must-buy, and those who loved the original can consider this to be the definitive version.
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS is a solid remaster that fans of the original shouldn't hesitate to pick up. Having said that, the game hasn't aged all that well. Combat can quickly get repetitive, and new abilities are hardly used before another new one comes along. Top it all off with a campaign that only takes 6-10 hours to complete, new players may wonder what all the fuss was about when the original released (especially with the script's hilariously bad translation). Still, this release is the most complete version of Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner to date.
The most important thing about Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS is its uniqueness. It is not a regular robotic shooter that we've seen so many of them, but it is a Robothc shooter that Hideo Kojima made it! Some gameplay elements are old and of course it has some problems, but in the end Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS is a valuable game and a good choice to play. If you still didn't played the original game, now it's a good time to experience Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS with high quality and specially with VR.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner is a classic action game that holds up beautifully.
15 years after its original release, ZOE 2nd Runner is still a good robot combat game. Thanks to a great remaster in 4K it doesn´t look too outdated, except for the anime sequences. We enjoyed the VR mode, which allows us to play the entire game in first person perspective.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Overall, the standard game is an excellent high-definition remaster and is the best version of the game to date. The VR mode ruins that impressive achievement and is wholly unnecessary. In short, play this for the high definition remaster and give the VR mode a very wide berth.
Konami wants to show its best past, but the company does it by eluding the original creative team. Zone of the Enders MARS: The Second Runner works well with virtual reality, but we miss some extra content and more effort to maintain the cult work.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Another great re-release of a fantastic title that is unfortunately held back by the newly added VR mode. As good as the game is, however the package would have been stronger with the addition of the first game,