Zone of the Enders HD Collection

Critic reviews

• TTheSixthAxis

  Johnny Cullen · Dec 10, 2012

  8.0

  And while this is a message that most of the Zone of the Enders fanbase will have already taken heed of, it’s very likely that each sale of the Collection will go a long way in having the Fox Engine-powered Enders Project/Zone of the Enders 3 go into production a lot sooner than later.

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• DDestructoid

  Brett Zeidler · Nov 24, 2012

  8.0

  The story and voice acting are slightly better in this sequel, but there's still not much that can be said about them. It's all very forgettable. Again, it's the gameplay that makes all of the same problems passable. Combat moves much, much faster than in the first title, and the game will throw many more enemies at you than before. Good thing Jehuty has a revitalized moveset and array of weapons to take care of them like it's nothing.

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• PLPS Lifestyle

  Cameron Teague · Nov 12, 2012

  7.0

  Even with all the shortcomings to be found in the story and character development, this is one HD collection worth picking up. Sure it might just be a glorified action game but it doesn’t matter – this is a sweet action game. As someone who never played the series before today, I can safely say that Zone of the Enders really surprised me in a good way. I too now join the droves of people out there begging for a third entry in the series to see just what Kojima and company could do with the game on current consoles and beyond.

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• GTGame Trailers

  Gametrailers · Nov 02, 2012

  8.0

  There isn’t much out there quite like Zone of the Enders. The first game is the weaker of the two, serving as lukewarm appetizer for the main course. The Second Runner, though, with all its refinements and polished battle system, is certainly worth the price of admission. If you’re looking for an experience that successfully captures the intensity of classic games in a manner seldom explored, lock your sights on this HD collection.
• IIGN

  Mitch Dyer · Nov 01, 2012

  7.0

  These aerial brawlers cleaned up nicely ten years later. Both Zone of the Enders titles do interesting things, but The 2nd Runner is a forgotten classic that holds up unquestionably better than the first game in the series. In that respect, the package value takes a hit overall – commit to this for one great game hoping you’ll enjoy both.

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• CCheatcc

  Angelo M. D'Argenio · Nov 01, 2012

  8.0

  If there was ever a series that deserves an HD remake, it’s Zone of the Enders. It may not be Metal Gear, but it’s still one of Kojima’s best works, and this is a great way to experience it all over again. Not only that, but it’s worth picking up the game with the hope that sales will finally push Kojima to make Zone of the Enders 3.

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