Zone of the Enders
Amazon.com Review
A “giant robot”-themed action-adventure, Zone of the Enders not only looks splendid, but it plays splendid–a rarity in this junk-heap-filled genre. Set in the future inside an orbital space colony, Zone casts players as Leo, a young boy who inadvertently and unwillingly becomes the pilot of an orbital frame (giant robot) named Jehuty during a brutal invasion by hostile forces. While the original tale is based on a familiar premise used in Japanese animation, the orbital frame designs are quite fresh, with nice touches such as glowing-vein-like patterns on Jehuty’s armor that change affect according to the armor’s condition.
The mission-based gameplay in Zone requires Leo to travel back and forth between various locations, performing unadorned tasks and fighting squads of enemy orbital frames in addition to the occasional “boss.” Piloting Jehuty is a breeze thanks to intuitive controls, effective onscreen displays, and a rotating third-person camera viewpoint that’s refreshingly unobtrusive. While the 3-D environments are somewhat cramped, they’re richly detailed and very interactive, allowing for some honest property hurt that, by the side of with civilian casualties, is frowned upon.
Admittedly, Zone’s arcade-stylishness combat is a bit too dumbed down, as the majority of battles can be won by mindlessly mashing away at the main weapon button. This wouldn’t be so much of an issue if not for the fact that the game can be beaten in just a few hours, with the tale coming to an abrupt end that leaves you hanging. –Joe Hon
Pros:
- Absolutely stunning 3-D graphics and exceptionally friendly controls
- Heavy-handed melodrama that really grows on you
- 1- or 2-player vs. mode unlocked when game is completed
- Includes Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty playable demo disc
Cons:
- Shallow gameplay
- Small game length, disappointing ending
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty demo
Packaged with Zone of the Enders is a playable demo disc of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, the highly anticipated and much-hyped sequel to the PlayStation classic Metal Gear Solid. Fans will be pleased to know that it’s everything they could have hoped for… and then some.
Not simply a rehash of its predecessor with next-generation graphics, MGS2adds much deeper gameplay to its tactical espionage action formula. Our hero, the “legendary” Solid Snake, has been given a handbook’s worth of new moves and techniques–skills that are place to the test against much smarter enemies within highly interactive environments. To introduce newbies to the Metal Gear world and to bring veterans up to alacrity, the demo includes an onscreen tutorial as well as a cunningly written plot synopsis of the first game.
Although it only contains the early stage of the game and can be played owing to in less than an hour, the MGS2 demo has surprisingly huge replay regard that’s further boosted by its Internet status system, where players can penetrate in their clear codes (which they receive upon completion of the game) on the Konami Web site to see how they stack up against other players worldwide. –Joe HonAmazon.com Product Description
The humans living on Antilia, a colony orbiting the planet Jupiter, reflect of themselves as Enders, as they’re essentially at the end, or furthest reach, of human civilization. After a sudden attack by a fanatical Martian military regime known as the Z.O.E., Ender Leo Stenbuck finds himself with access to the one weapon that can save Antilia: a mechanized attack vehicle called an orbital frame.
In Zone of the Enders, you’ll command the orbital frame against several robotic opponents. The game features agile 3-D movement, both in the air and on land, and smart camera work that keeps your opponent in view during the most intense, furious battles. The game also comes with a playable demo of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.
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This game is dreadful…
A MUST RENT..
What a dissipate of cash..
Graphics are pretty excellent but not top notch..
I am sorry,but for all of you who gave this 5 stars, You would not know a splendid game if it smacked you in your Yapper !!
Rating: 2 / 5
rush and come out with zone of the enders 2, so i can beat anibus,,,,
Rating: 5 / 5
The Game its self is very very very very very very very very, borring. and i got tired of it after only a few hours. but months later I still like playing the demo. Z.O.E. is NOT worth the $. But MGS2 demo is so buy this game for the demo.
Rating: 5 / 5
Zone Of The Enders is a splendid game even though i only bought it for the demo of Metal Gear Solid 2. Zone Of The Enders has some of the best graphics that i have seen on Playstation 2. You are Leo and you take control and pilot a giant Orbital Frame, to battle against giant mechs in this quick and furious action game. Try it in the shop and im sure that you will buy this game
Rating: 4 / 5
I rented this game and got bored with it in minutes. But, it came with a demo of MGS2 which I reflect is awesome.
Rating: 2 / 5