Abnormal Mapping 96: Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

What does it mean to try to make a mech game that captures the experience of mech anime but using the power of the PS2 and the incredible resources of Kojima’s production studio? We find out as we explore the hellscape that is Mars by gathering our Metatron and tackling the rollercoaster that is playing through Zone of the Enders as a series! Dingo Egret, Jehuty, ikimasu!

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Things Discussed: Control, Link's Awakening, Link to the Past, Devil May Cry 4, Zone of the Enders, Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner

This Month's Game Club:
Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

Next Month's Game Club:
Hacknet

Music This Episode
Blown Away by Kevin MacLeod
Air Battle by Norihiko Hibino
Leo! Leo! by Norihiko Hibino
Beyond the Bounds by Maki Kirioka and Maki Kimura