Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner

Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
Developer(s)	Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
Publisher(s)	Konami
Director(s)	Shuyo Murata
Producer(s)	Hideo Kojima
Artist(s)	Yoji Shinkawa
Writer(s)	Shuyo Murata Ryosaku Ueno Kensuke Yoshitomi
Composer(s)	Maki Kirioka Akihiro Honda Toshiyuki Kakuta Norihiko Hibino
Series	Zone of the Enders
Platform(s)	PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 (HD) Xbox 360 (HD)
Release date(s)	February 13, 2003 JP: February 13, 2003 NA: March 10, 2003 EU: September 26, 2003 HD Collection PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 JP: October 25, 2012 NA: October 30, 2012 EU: November 30, 2012 AU: December 6, 2012
Genre(s)	Hack and slash Third-person shooter
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner, known in Japan as Anubis: Zone of the Enders (ANUBIS ZONE OF THE ENDERS アヌビス　ゾーン　オブ　エンダーズ, Anubisu Zōn obu Endāzu^?), is a hack and slash and third-person shooter video game that was developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation 2 in 2003. The sequel to Zone of the Enders is based around mecha combat with the player once again controlling the "Orbital Frame" Jehuty. Unlike its predecessor, 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. In 2012, The 2nd Runner was released in PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 as a part of the Zone of the Enders HD Collection.