Zone of the Enders: 2nd Runner.
I remember seeing the trailers waaaaaaaaay back years ago and thinking "Ooooh, quirky mech game, do want!'.
Then I didn't end up buying it.
So last year, I picked up the first game for five bucks and had a blast....for two hours. So shallow and incomplete-feeling.
Then about two months ago, a buddy of mine brings over a big stack of vidya gaems, and I spot 2nd Runner there. I gave it a play, and my mind was blown. I ordered my own copy three weeks ago.
It finally arrived yesterday, and after a mere four hours and twenty minutes, it's done.
BUT FUCKING HELL, WHAT A RIDE FOR LESS THAN FIVE HOURS!
No joke, probably the best gameplay/presentation combo out there. Amazing visuals, cool traditionally animated cutscenes, great music, finely tuned combat system and oldschool style "trial and error" boss fights.
Yeah, the story is sorta meh and the voice acting could use more zazz, but the overall package is insanely satisfying.
There's also replay value this time, as another run through the game yields some nice bonuses and Extra Mission Mode is actually fun and fairly lengthy.
So yeah, go fucking buy this right now if you don't have it.
Yghrulez
I DON'T WANNA
Gendo
YES YOU DO
IT'S THE BEST PS2 GAME EVER
BUY IT