K J Arcade 26: Z.O.E. on PS2 – The Underrated Mecha Gem

High-speed mech combat? Check. Kojima drama? Absolutely. Welcome to the Zone.

In this episode of the K J and A Podcast, we fire up our PS2s and take a deep dive into Zone of the Enders, the 2001 sci-fi mecha action game developed by Konami and produced by Hideo Kojima.

We cover:

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  The lightning-fast combat and unique mech controls

  
  


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  The emotional story of Leo Stenbuck and the Orbital Frame Jehuty

  
  


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  The art style, music, and anime vibes that set Z.O.E. apart

  
  


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  How it was infamously bundled with the MGS2 demo

  
  


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  Its place in the mecha genre and gaming history

  
  


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  Whether it holds up in 2025 and why it deserves a comeback

  
  

Whether you’re a fan of fast-action, anime-style drama, or obscure PS2 gems, you won’t want to miss this nostalgic ride into one of Kojima’s most underrated worlds.

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