Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
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  1. Game Over Online
    71
    It may not take long to beat, but there is a good amount of unlockable missions, time trials, and a fairly entertaining versus mode to be had once you do.
  2. Yahoo!
    70
    Most of its faults are forgiveable, and the excellent controls coupled with the intense action often make for an engrossing experience.
  3. GamePro
    70
    The 2nd Runner is also easy as hell, and if you're willing to skip through the cut-scenes, you'll button-mash your way through the sucker within six hours.
  5. eToychest
    60
    While visually that game is unmatched, there just isn't enough game here to warrant anything other than a rental.
  6. games(TM)
    60
    ZOE2 really is a beautiful game. With its unique mixture of clean-cut robot models, cel-shaded smoke and manga FMV cut-scenes, the whole thing just oozes style in a way that most other games just can't approach. [Oct 2003, p.108]
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Awards & Rankings

42
#42 Best PS2 Game of 2003
58
#58 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003
33
#33 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 101
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 101
  3. Negative: 7 out of 101
  1. Jeff
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    a 0? a 0? this means that ZOE2 has nothing at all to make it a video game. a stick would get a 0, not a brilliantly animated, well thought a 0? a 0? this means that ZOE2 has nothing at all to make it a video game. a stick would get a 0, not a brilliantly animated, well thought out awesomely fun one such as this. You, my friend are the one who is pathetic.… Full Review »
  2. Tubie
    Oct 3, 2010
    10
    This game builds on the original but takes everything and the whole concept to the next level. Graphics, sound, gameplay are all extremelyThis game builds on the original but takes everything and the whole concept to the next level. Graphics, sound, gameplay are all extremely polished to the level that it makes it hard to believe this game is a PS2 game.… Full Review »
  3. Jouna92
    Dec 26, 2013
    9
    Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner is what the original Zone of the Enders should have been. Its excellent combat system, combined withZone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner is what the original Zone of the Enders should have been. Its excellent combat system, combined with blowing up everything in sight, makes for an enjoyable gameplay experience. The game also looks excellent and the soundtrack is amazing. The story is interesting and entertaining. The only downside is that this is a short game.… Full Review »
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