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Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
2003 · TPS, Beat 'em up · PlayStation 2 · Konami
GameForever voters place Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner no. 4,660 in the world ranking, with 1,360 ELO points and 35% of wins across 98 duels settled. Of the 3 duels that pitted it against Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, it has won 1 and lost 2. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 120 out of 126 (2003).
World rank
no. 4,660
ELO score
1,360
Wins
35%
Duels played
98
About Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
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 resulted in The 2nd Runner having more action elements.
The game received generally favorable critical response due to the improvements it has in comparison to the previous game. Critics praised the game's graphics and gameplay elements but criticized its short length and presentation. Despite the positive critical reaction, the game suffered mediocre sales.
North American & Japan got regular ZOE2, but the regular edition of ZOE2 was never released in Europe. Europe directly got the ZOE2 Special Edition.
ELO progression
Score moved from 1,500 to 1,360 ELO points over the last 215 days.
Head-to-head
Direct record on the most played match-ups.
- against Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 33% 3 duels played · 434 points behind
- against Max Payne 3 0% 2 duels played · 302 points behind
- against Gears of War 3 50% 2 duels played · 327 points behind
- against Rogue Company 50% 2 duels played · 32 points behind
- against Spider-Man 2 0% One duel played · 430 points behind
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Around this spot
The games Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner sits between in the world ranking.
- 4,657 Chained Echoes 1,360
- 4,658 The Elder Scrolls: Blades 1,360
- 4,659 Death Road to Canada 1,360
- 4,660 Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner 1,360
- 4,661 Battlefield Heroes 1,360
- 4,662 SiN 1,360
- 4,663 DCS World 1,360
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The standing
Where Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner ranks
The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 120 out of 126 (2003).
| Ranking | Position | Games competing |
|---|---|---|
| World ranking | 4,660 | 5,110 |
| TPS | 204 | 223 |
| 2000s | 1,199 | 1,304 |
| 2003 | 120 | 126 |
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