Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars

by Konami

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00005UNW2
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 1 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: February 26, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,627 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Based on the popular PlayStation2 title, Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars is a 2-D, turn-based strategy game in which players take control of an army of trucks, tanks, fighters, and giant anime-styled robots, called LEVs, to fight for liberation as part of the Mars underground resistance. Players must carefully select their actions, move around large battlefields, and think tactically when engaging enemy units. Battle experience will make you more powerful, and you will be able to optimize and upgrade your units.

Product Description

This is the game Zone Of The Enders Fist Of Mars for the Original Game Boy Advance. This game is used comma and comes as the cartridge only. All of our Game Boy Advance games are cleaned tested and guaranteed to work. Here at NintendosForSale.com we stand by our products and offer a 60 days guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Anime Mecha Game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, March 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars (Video Game)

This is an extremely good game. For those of you out there that are fans of giant robots, such as Gundam, Macross, and Evangelion, I highly suggest that you purchase this game. In the game you play a a young man by the name of Cage, and you pilot the giant Testament! The games is very much like an RPG. As you go through the game you build a team and reach higher levels with your Robot. You can even customize with new weapons and armor. The game consists of of many scenes. Each scene as 4 stages. 1. Story 2.Strategy 3. Tactical(which is the fighting) and then you go to stage 4. Intermission-this is were you take the money you made and upgrade your robots. Afterwards you start the next scene. Overall this is an amazing game. BE AWARE -- IT IS VERY ADDICTIVE!!!!
As I said before--if you are an anime fan, you will for sure want to pick this game up!!!!!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best!, March 15, 2002

By 

Matsugawa J. Andrews (New Wismexouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars (Video Game)

I thought the first installment of "Zone of the Enders" was the best video game I had ever played on any system ever. I was not in the least bit disappointed with Fist of Mars. Though technically a sequel, none of the characters from the first installment make return appearances. ADA and Jehuty are replaced by Pharsti and Testament (respectively) and Leo Stenbuck and Celvice Klein are replaced by Cage Midwell and Myona Alderan (respectively). While it is a little disappointing that we do not at least see ADA return to carry out her mission to mars, it is compensated for completely by an equally memorable and lovable cast. The storyline is surprisingly similar, with a young boy minding his own business suddenly finding himself the pilot of a powerful yet mysterious Orbital Frame while sharing a comfortably small one-man cockpit with a mysterious young woman.

The battle system is the most unique and interesting feature to the game. It would be unfair to compare it to the battle system of the first game. What you have to keep in mind is that these games are almost completely different from each other. The first was a third-person mecha-combat/shooter, this one is a turn-based mecha strategy. Fortunately, this in no way makes the experience any less enjoyable. What separates this strategy from most others is that you actually have some control in the actual battle system (instead of simply letting chance and statistics fight it out). When you engage an enemy, the game cuts to a first-person screen in which your enemy tries to lock onto you. To avoid being struck, simply keep your cursor out of his firing range (or the enemy frame itself out of your sight) before the time expires. This is surprisingly addictive and never really gets old or tiresome.

There is a moment in FOM, though very early on, that in itself makes the game worth owning. It is after the attack on the Bonaparte III and Midwel and Alderan have just had their first encounter with the mysterious "black frame." Myona has suddenly lost her memory, trading her initially creepy and pensive persona for one of almost child-like innocence. Cage, trying to collect himself on what exactly has happened, is suddenly hard-pressed to remember the very name for what has happened to Myona. I probably do not need to give you the full details of the ensuing exchange, but for those three or so who have not heard:
Cage, worried: I guess it's...?
Myona, dumbfounded: Amnesia?
Cage, realizing what has just happened: Yeah, that's it!
It is the only time in my life I have ever laughed at that stupid "amnesia" joke, and all because of a pair of postage-stamp-sized pictures of a dumbfounded Myona and Cage (with a little help from our dear comedic friend Timing). Moments like this are sadly rare in video games, especially in Game Boy Advance games. Between the amazingly addictive battle system and endearing storyline, Fist of Mars is a valuable addition to any GBA library.

I mean, you know a game is good when it can breathe new life into one of the oldest jokes in the book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Depends on the player, November 19, 2003

By 

Nathan (Wherever you think I am) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars (Video Game)

After reading all the reviews, and playing the game five or six times, I have come to a conclusion.

You must enjoy anime and /or manga as well as plot to enjoy this game.

I read about ZOE in a magazine, and it stood out. I decided to pick it up a few weeks later, and I played through the entire game in a matter of weeks.
This videogame has extroadinarily long cut scenes, followed by midlength battle sequences. If you like story, great, if you like alot of shooting, not so great.

Don't pay attention to the E status on there, this has quite a few swears, and some adult situations, though you must understand that all of it is written.

I must urge those who say this game has no replay value to try it again. I have played three times so far, and I have gotten two different endings, though I am sure there are more.

If you want a videogame from Nintendo that encompasses all the aspects of life that people like to glaze over, death,..., and sorrow, then get it. I did, and found one of the only games by Nintendo of it's kind.

As I said, it's all about what you want. It all depends on you.