Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner (2003) is a shooter, hack and slash/beat 'em up video game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, available on PS2. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 75/100 on IGDB.

What is Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner about?

The sequel to Zone of the Enders is based around mecha combat with the player once again controlling the "Orbital Frame" Jehuty. Unlike its prequel, the game is now centered on action elements with the player not needing to protect civilians in need and instead Jehuty contains more weaponry than in the previous game.

The plot is set two years after the events from Zone of the Enders and focuses on Dingo Egret, a former member from Mars' military organization BAHRAM whose leader Ridley "Nohman" Hardiman wants back with him. Nohman shoots Dingo following his rejection but the agent Ken Marinaris saves Dingo by connecting his body to Jehuty and forces to work in order to defeat BAHRAM. The game had a new director, Shuyo Murata, who producer Hideo Kojima appointed in order to provide a different experience. The team worked to cover the criticism the original Zone of the Enders received resu

Key details

Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner was released in 2003 and supports single player. Platforms: PS2. Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Japan.

Should you play Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner?

A solid 75/100 aggregate score makes Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner a safe pick for fans of shooter, hack and slash/beat 'em up.