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. Planet Xbox 360
    Nov 3, 2012
    95
    Nobody knows action games better than Hideo Kojima and the Zone of the Enders HD Collection contains two of the best ever from the brilliant mastermind that brought the world other great titles such as the Metal Gear series.
  2. CD-Action
    Feb 6, 2013
    85
    I remembered Zone of the Enders on PS2 for two reasons – because it looked great and was so much fun to play. Both these qualities were carried over to the HD version. [CD-Action 02/2013, p.66]
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  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 18, 2012
    83
    Just as brilliant as they were on PS2, ZOE HD is a mech fan's dream. [Jan 2013, p.79]
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  5. Pelit (Finland)
    Jan 23, 2013
    82
    ZoE's fighting system has aged well. While you can't say that for the rest of the first game, 2nd Runner is every bit as excellent today as it was in 2003. The HD makeup makes the games prettier, but unfortunately also causes some drops in the frames-per-second count. [Jan 2013]
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  6. Eurogamer Sweden
    Jan 15, 2013
    80
    The first Zone of the Enders serves more like an introduction to the mythology. The real meat of this collection is the gorgeous and fast-paced Zone of the Enders: 2nd Runner. Complete with all the additional content only previously available in the original limited special edition release, it's still a treat to play. And of course, there's that demo disc of Metal Gear Rising: Revengance.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 30, 2012
    80
    Hindsight be damned, these games are still fantastic.
  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 27, 2012
    80
    There's really no excuse to see frame rate issues spoil what is very nearly a perfect conversion, but it's a price worth paying to see Jehuty fly again.
  9. Destructoid
    Nov 25, 2012
    80
    If you're an old fan, dedicated fan, or a would-be brand new fan of the series, Zone of the Enders HD Collection is easily worth your time and money, especially with the inclusion of the Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance demo and The 2nd Runner alone.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine
    Oct 30, 2012
    80
    Considering you're getting two good mecha shooters at a reasonable price, we heartily recommend this package.
  11. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 22, 2012
    78
    Zone of the Enders HD Collection is a solid package and a good chance for all videogamers to replay a classic series of games.
  12. Meristation
    Nov 6, 2012
    75
    Zone of the Enders HD Collection was one of the most important games on Playstation 2: 2nd Runner, but the original ZOE is as limited as ever, and the remakes suffer from poor frame rate.

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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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