Zone of the Enders HD Collection

 Xbox 360
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
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  1. Gamers' Temple
    Dec 5, 2012
    71
    The game deserves a look if you can look past the framerate issues.
  2. NZGamer
    Dec 2, 2012
    70
    While Zone of the Enders sometimes feels like a retro grind, The 2nd Runner is stylish and engrossing.
  3. Eurogamer Germany
    Nov 23, 2012
    70
    In the end, for all its faults, this is still an easy to recommend package. 30 Euros for two very competent games that have aged well and without losing anything of their dashing, boosting and metal-disintegrating fascination.
  5. Worth Playing
    Nov 14, 2012
    70
    Ultimately, Zone of the Enders HD Collection is something of a niche product. While the HD remakes are competent, The 2nd Runner is the reason to purchase the collection. It is noticeably the better game, in every respect. The original Zone of the Enders is nice to have for historical sake, but anyone who's not a core fan won't spend a whole lot of time there. It's all about the second outing. If these are ever made available as separate digital downloads, The 2nd Runner will be the one to get.
  6. ZTGD
    Nov 10, 2012
    70
    Zone of the Enders HD Collection is a solid package that truly only suffers from its technical flaws. The frame rate might not have been such an issue if the original hadn't been so smooth. As it stands, being able to finally play both games on Xbox 360 and having them in one nice package is almost worth it, unless of course you still own them on PS2.
  7. IGN
    Nov 2, 2012
    70
    The artistic style, from the Orbital Frames' designs to the vibrant and varied presentation of the world, stands out above any update.
  8. MondoXbox
    Jan 1, 2013
    68
    Except for the new intro anime sequence, there's nothing particularly interesting in ZoE HD Collection if you already played the games on PS2. If you never played them instead, it's surely a solid game with good controls and a nice anime feeling, but it didn't age quite well.
  9. Gaming Age
    Nov 14, 2012
    67
    In the end, this feels like a love letter aimed at a very specific group of fans, and I'm sure those fans are thankful for a chance to remember this oft forgotten franchise.
  10. GameSpot
    Nov 3, 2012
    60
    The aerial combat is still thrilling, but some inexcusable issues make Zone of the Enders HD Collection a disappointing repackaging of two cult classics.

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#91 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#58 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. Alphabrava
    Mar 6, 2013
    8
    Let's be clear. Do not buy Zone of the Enders if you are thinking of playing Zone of the Enders. This is not what you are here for. 2nd RunnerLet's be clear. Do not buy Zone of the Enders if you are thinking of playing Zone of the Enders. This is not what you are here for. 2nd Runner however is essential classic gaming. It is the ONLY mech fighting game I have found that is worth it's salt. The action is smooth and grace full. The game allows you to feel empowered whilst fighting numbers of enemy mechs and makes you look good whilst doing it. The anime cutscenes are amongst the best in the business to date and the fusion of the Japanese Anime with a grace full yet frantic mech fighting game is perfect.

    Not many people will buy it... Not many people will know it even exists... but to play it is to be converted.

    I believe there is a new one in the pipeline... I hope so!    … Full Review »
  2. dharma
    Nov 25, 2012
    6
    Zone of the Enders is one of the more 'stand out' titles released by Konami in the previous generation. For the first time, we couldZone of the Enders is one of the more 'stand out' titles released by Konami in the previous generation. For the first time, we could experience mech fighting similar to the ones in your favorite anime. Why a '6' then? Well, the bad news is that the first game aged horribly, with atrocious CGI animation and horrible voice acting. While the second game is still brilliant, it's just plain weird why Konami didn't simply 'reboot' the first ZOE in the first place. What's the point of having an incredible new intro when you are constantly reminded that this is a 'last gen' game. Kojima, can we finally have a next generation ZOE for a change?… Full Review »
  3. Broyax
    Sep 16, 2021
    0
    Oh bordel, quelle grosse bouse, ce truc ! mais rien d’étonnant en soi puisqu’il s’agit d’un étron démoulé par Kojima Déjections et édité parOh bordel, quelle grosse bouse, ce truc ! mais rien d’étonnant en soi puisqu’il s’agit d’un étron démoulé par Kojima Déjections et édité par Kon-ami (l’éditeur qui n’est pas ton ami et qu’on appelle con-ami en français). Cette con-pilation regroupe donc les deux daubes remastérisées en 2012 sur PS360, des daubes, rappelons-le, qui sévissaient à l’origine sur la plaie-stassion 2.

    On con-duit des robots géants qui castagnent d’autres robots pas gentils ; le maniement dans les 3 dimensions n’est pas maniable et pensé en dépit du bon sens : c’est confus et carrément épileptogène, car tout va très vite. C’est aussi (évidemment) très vite… répétitif et surtout, répétons-le, très con.

    Graphiquement très lisse évidemment, ça manque de personnalité mais surtout, ça se signale par son goût douteux, typique des ‘méchas’ japonais con-plètement débiles , en outre, la musique d’ascenseur et les effets sonores qui font pitié n’aident pas à s’immerger dans ce merdier de pseudo-jeu bien merdique ! bref, on l’aura compris, c’est de la merde !    … Full Review »
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