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Front Mission Evolved vs Zone of the Enders

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Front Mission Evolved
Front Mission EvolvedStep inside towering Wanzer mechs in this fast-paced sci-fi shooter.
Zone of the Enders
Zone of the EndersPilot the ultimate orbital frame and save a Martian colony from destruction.
Overview
Description

Front Mission Evolved is a third-person shooter that brings the classic strategy franchise into real-time combat. Players take control of massive, customizable Wanzers across explosive battlefields set in a near-future sci-fi world. Featuring an immersive single-player campaign and robust multiplayer modes, the game allows players to fine-tune every component of their combat walkers to suit their preferred playstyle and dominate the opposition.

Zone of the Enders is a fast-paced mecha action game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan. Players take control of the Orbital Frame Jehuty, engaging in high-speed aerial combat against enemy forces in a desperate struggle for survival. Blending third-person shooting with intense hack-and-slash melee combat, the game delivers a sleek science fiction experience. Alongside its thrilling mecha battles, the title famously included a playable demo of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, driving massive interest upon its release.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Third-Person Shooters
Third-Person Shooters
Best for
Mecha fans and action gamers
Mecha and sci-fi action fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$49.9917%
release date
2010-09-16
2001-03-01
Specifications
developer
Double Helix Games
Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
publisher
Square Enix
Konami
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T+33%
ESRB T, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
66/100
75/100+14%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep and satisfying mech customization options.
  • Fast-paced and exciting third-person combat mechanics.
  • Engaging multiplayer and co-operative modes.
  • Immersive science-fiction atmosphere and setting.
  • Fast and fluid mecha movement mechanics
  • Distinctive and memorable anime-inspired art style
  • Engaging blend of shooting and melee combat
  • Includes iconic Metal Gear Solid 2 playable demo
Cons
  • Campaign can feel relatively short.
  • Some missions suffer from repetitive level design.
  • On-foot segments disrupt the mech combat flow.
  • Campaign length is relatively short
  • Some repetitive environment designs in later stages
  • Camera can occasionally struggle during frantic dogfights
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Zone of the Enders is the safer default choice with a higher critic score and a lower price, while Front Mission Evolved offers multiplayer modes and deeper mech customization at a higher cost.

Key differences

  • Front Mission Evolved includes online multiplayer and cooperative modes, whereas Zone of the Enders is strictly single-player.
  • Zone of the Enders is priced lower at $49.99 compared to Front Mission Evolved at $59.99.
  • Front Mission Evolved features deep mech customization with interchangeable parts, which is not highlighted for Zone of the Enders.
  • Zone of the Enders earned a higher critic score of 75/100 compared to Front Mission Evolved's 66/100.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Zone of the Enders blends shooting and melee combat with fast 360-degree aerial movement, earning a higher 75/100 critic score.

Zone of the Enders

Platform availability

Not specified for either game in the provided data.

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Price & value

Zone of the Enders costs $49.99, making it $10 cheaper than Front Mission Evolved's $59.99 MSRP.

Zone of the Enders

Multiplayer / co-op

Front Mission Evolved features multiplayer deathmatches, team battles, and co-op modes, whereas Zone of the Enders is single player only.

Front Mission Evolved

Content & replayability

Both suffer from short campaigns and repetitive environments, but Front Mission Evolved adds online multiplayer and deep mech customization.

Front Mission Evolved

Difficulty & accessibility

Zone of the Enders carries a PEGI 12 and ESRB T rating, while Front Mission Evolved is PEGI 16 and ESRB T.

Zone of the Enders

Graphics & performance

Zone of the Enders features a distinctive anime-inspired art style, though its camera can occasionally struggle during frantic dogfights.

Zone of the Enders

Choose Front Mission Evolved if…

Mecha fans who want deep mech customization and online multiplayer or cooperative modes.

Choose Zone of the Enders if…

Action gamers seeking a highly rated single-player experience with fast 360-degree aerial combat.

Common questions

Which game offers multiplayer?

Front Mission Evolved includes online multiplayer deathmatches, team battles, and co-op modes, while Zone of the Enders is single player only.

Which game is cheaper?

Zone of the Enders is priced at $49.99, whereas Front Mission Evolved has an MSRP of $59.99.

Which game has a better critical reception?

Zone of the Enders has a critic score of 75/100, while Front Mission Evolved has a critic score of 66/100.