Jeffrey L. Wilson
PCMagZone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner Mars (for PC) Review & Rating
Published 10/31/2018
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
70
0 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalCritic Atlas
Making subjectivity useful.
Oculus VR / PS4 / PSVR / PC - 9/4/2018
Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS
Relive the experience Zone of The Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS as a full-length remaster of the classic fast-paced 3D robot action game, recreated in VR, native 4K and in full surround sound. Enter Jehuty’s cockpit and fly through martian skies!
- Developer
- Cygames
- Publisher
- Konami
Personalization locked
Log in to see your personalized prediction.
Critic Atlas can compare your ratings and reviewer matches to estimate whether this game may land above or below consensus for you.
Critic average
70
Average of 19 scored external reviews.
User average
—
No saved user ratings yet.
Your rating
Log in to start calibrating.
Your ratings feed Matched Critics scoring alignment and Personalized Score. More rated games means more overlap with named critics.
Your review
Write a review
Share what stood out and who this game is for. Published reviews may be visible publicly; draft and private reviews stay yours.
Reflex / execution-heavyDefining · Curated baseline
Combat / action-focusedDefining · Curated baseline
Atmosphere-driven / aesthetic identityDefining · Curated baseline
Highly replayableStrongly · Curated baseline
Systems / mechanics-drivenStrongly · Curated baseline
Punishing / high-pressureStrongly · Curated baseline
Serious / dark / groundedModerately · Curated baseline
Story / character-drivenModerately · Curated baseline
Show 12 more descriptors
Buildcraft / customization-heavyModerately · Curated baseline
Loot / progression-drivenModerately · Curated baseline
Side-content richModerately · Curated baseline
Short / focusedModerately · Curated baseline
Unconventional / experimentalModerately · Curated baseline
Whimsical / playful / lightheartedSlightly · Curated baseline
Strategic / planning-heavySlightly · Curated baseline
Exploration-drivenSlightly · Curated baseline
Run-based / proceduralNot present · Curated baseline
Puzzle / logic-focusedNot present · Curated baseline
Cozy / low-pressureNot present · Curated baseline
Multiplayer / socialNot present · Curated baseline
Bars show a weighted description signal from player answers and curated baseline data.
Help describe this game
Sign in to answer descriptor questions
Sign in to answer a few quick questions about this game.
Review coverage
Critic signal strength
Numeric critic scoring uses full scored reviews once available. Review-in-progress scores act as temporary early signal only until full review scores exist. Unscored reviews still count as coverage, but they are not included in the critic average.
High confidencePolarized
Critic avg
70
19 scored reviews
Total coverage
19
All coverage currently scored
Score range
50–85
Lowest to highest scored review
Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 70 across 19 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
How to read this
Treat the average carefully. A polarized landscape is where reviewer match, review text, and score deltas matter more than the headline number.
Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
Score distribution
Shows how included scored reviews are clustered across the normalized 100-point scale.
19 included scored reviews
90–1000 reviews · 0%
80–897 reviews · 37%
70–797 reviews · 37%
Below 705 reviews · 26%
Showing 1-10 of 19 matching critic reviews. 19 total critic reviews. Page 1 of 2.
Chris "Atom" DeAngelus
Worth PlayingPS4 Review - 'Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner - Mars'
Published 10/9/2018
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
80
+10 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalLou Contaldi
DualShockersZone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner M∀RS Review — Uncovering A Diamond in the Rough
Published 10/9/2018
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
70
0 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalKai Powell
WccftechZone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner – M∀RS Review
Published 9/24/2018
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
80
+10 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalOllie Barder
ForbesForbes Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS Review
Published 9/23/2018
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
70
0 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalSpencer Legacy
MonsterVineZone of the Enders: The Second Runner MARS Review – Full of Ma-Zingers
Published 9/18/2018
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
70
0 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalGarri Bagdasarov
PlayStation UniverseZone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner: MARS Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 9/17/2018
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
70
0 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerReview: Zone of the Enders The 2nd Runner: Mars
Published 9/17/2018
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
80
+10 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalJackson Bostian
COGconnectedZone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner Review – Drifting Toward the Nursing Zone
Published 9/16/2018
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
70
0 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalMichael Keener
Cubed3Zone of the Enders The 2nd Runner: Mars (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 9/15/2018
Log in and rate games to see Matched Critics alignment.
Scoring alignment
—
Score
80
+10 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalPlayer reviews
Player reviews
No player reviews yet. Published reviews from Critic Atlas users will appear here. These are separate from external critic reviews.