Final Zone 2

Developed by Telenet Japan and edited by Telenet, Final Zone II is an isometric shooter released on PC-Engine in 1990. It offers an original formula combining frenetic action, travel strategy and cybernetics atmosphere. From the series Final Zone, this second opus is distinguished by its typical anime graphics, charismatic characters and striking soundtrack.

49.00€

Characteristics:

Year of release:
1990
Publisher:
Game Renovation
System:
PC-Engine
Language:
Japanese
Support:
CD-ROM2
Type of game:
Action
Version:
Japanese
Condition:
Occasion
State:
Good condition

About

In Final Zone II, you embody one of the members of an elite unit equipped with sophisticated combat armor called « NRF follows ». Each character has statistics and clean weapons, influencing how you play. The gameplay is based on an isometric view where you have to eliminate enemies by progressing through infested areas, while avoiding fire and managing the range of your weapons.

This game stands out for its semi-strategic approach: it is not simply a matter of shooting in all directions, but of choosing its angles of attack and avoiding environmental traps. Each level offers a new decor, with increasing difficulty and imposing mechanical bosses.

Visually, Final Zone II effectively exploits the capabilities of the PC-Engine, with detailed sprites, dynamic animations and a very marked futuristic aesthetic. The rhythmic soundtrack supports the action with brilliance, while strengthening the military and high-tech atmosphere of the title.

To know

Final Zone II is an exclusive PC-Engine, not released on other media.
The game offers several playable characters from the beginning, a rarity for the era.
The universe of the game is part of an atmosphere close to some cyberpunk animes of the 1980s.
It is one of the few isometric shooters of the console, giving it a special place in the PC-Engine catalogue.

Final Zone II is a niche title but emblematic for fans of tactical shoot and retro SF universe. A nugget to (re)discover absolutely for PC-Engine enthusiasts!