Zone of the Enders

 PlayStation 2
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 82
  3. Negative: 12 out of 82
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  1. frederik1478
    Dec 2, 2020
    4
    In my opinion this game is a Text demo used to learn how to use the PS2,
    The problem about talking about this game is that zone of the enders the 2nd Runner it does everything better than this game,
    And if you one of the people who paid full price for it then I feel very sorry for you ,
    I would say at least play this one's so you understand the sequel better But other than that it's not good
  2. egoBorder
    Oct 9, 2019
    1
    Even for its time, this game is woefully disappointing. Sure, it looks great and has fabulous mech designs. But the story and characters are awful and shrill. The gameplay is garbage, and unbelievably repetitive. Possibly the worst factor is that this game is devoid of any type of level design: each map is essentially just an arena with enemies peppered throughout. A game this shortEven for its time, this game is woefully disappointing. Sure, it looks great and has fabulous mech designs. But the story and characters are awful and shrill. The gameplay is garbage, and unbelievably repetitive. Possibly the worst factor is that this game is devoid of any type of level design: each map is essentially just an arena with enemies peppered throughout. A game this short (don't expect to be here more than 5 hours) which forces this much back-tracking should be legally required to have a minimum amount of effort put into environmental design. A novelty at best, you're better off looking up concept art online.… Expand
  3. Tiziown
    May 22, 2021
    2
    Short, repetitive, clunky and without any real story, i had crazy expectations but this was very bad...
  4. serverny
    Jul 26, 2013
    0
    This game is unplayable mess from every point of view.
    I strongly suggest you never launch this "game" even if you got it for free.
    Plot is non-existant, main character makes me want to kill him every time he opens his mouth. Worst of all are awful gameplay mechanics and fact that this is unplayable without a strategy guide, because game NEVER explain what needs to be done next so    This game is unplayable mess from every point of view.
    I strongly suggest you never launch this "game" even if you got it for free.

    Plot is non-existant, main character makes me want to kill him every time he opens his mouth.

    Worst of all are awful gameplay mechanics and fact that this is unplayable without a strategy guide, because game NEVER explain what needs to be done next so its up to you to decide which of 5 already finished levels you must visit for 5th time to get another "password" to progress further.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

56
#56 Best PS2 Game of 2001
31
#31 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
30
#30 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Happy Puppy
    85
    Short and to the point, Zone of the Enders is a beautifully presented and entertaining, if shallow, action game.
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  2. GamePro
    80
    An enjoyable action title that's easy to pick up and play. If you can get past the preachy narrative and dialogue, you'll be immersed in intense combat and cool weapons.
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  3. GameZone
    60
    The fighting was fun but only to a point. After the endless battles with little variation even the fighting became tedious. Once that happened it was merely a matter of waiting for the game to end. Fortunately it was not a long wait. The game is ridiculously short.
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