Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars
↗ 16%
🙂 7.0/10
(GameBoy Advance - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Winky Soft Co. Ltd.
Published_By:
Konami
Released On:
27 Sep 2001
The year 2001 saw the release of Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars , a GameBoy Advance action & adventure game. In the distant future, humanity is at war with its colonies on the moon, Mars and Jupiter. You take control of a young man who finds himself in possession of a new type of L.E.V. and stranded on Mars.
Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars features an alternate storyline within the Zone of the Enders series. Gameplay alternates between story sequences and tactical turn-based combat, where you control a number of L.E.V.s on a square grid map.
The game includes various types of L.E.V.s with different attributes such as speed, durability, movement range, and armament. Combat is governed by the I.A.S. (interactive action system), which allows for strategic aiming and dodging.
UPC-A:
083717500148 (United States)
EAN-13:
4988602083019 (Japan)
eBay Product ID:
8559 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-AZEE-USA (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-AZEJ-JPN (Japan)
ASIN:
B00005UNW2 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Battery Backed RAM
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Set in the year 2173, this action/strategy battle simulation follows Cage, a survivor of a spaceship crash on Mars, as he navigates a hostile world while fighting false charges for stealing top-secret weaponry. Players take turns moving units and executing battle strategies against the computer opponent to overcome various missions. Success requires mastering skillful unit control to survive the conflict and clear Cage's name.
Story
Game Overview
This game is an action/strategy battle simulation in which the player and the computer take turns moving their units and carrying out battle strategies. In order to successfully complete the various missions the player must learn to control each unit skillfully.
Setting
The Year: 2173 A.D.
Space exploration has yielded human colonies throughout the solar system: on the Moon, Mars, and even as far as Jupiter.
Story
The story unfolds on board the Bonaparte III, a migration ship on which the main character, Cage, works alongside his best friend, Ares. Just prior to arriving at Mars, its final destination, the Bonaparte III is involved in an accident with a mysterious Black Frame, and goes down in flames.
Led by a strange young girl who calls herself Myona, Cage embarks on Testament, an unregistered LEV (Laborious Extra-Orbital Vehicle), which delivers them to the surface of Mars.
Upon their arrival on the red planet they are greeted not by a rescue team, but by an arrest warrant on charges of "unlawful seizure of top-secret weaponry." Confused and alone in his cell, Cage is at a loss as to what he should do.
Controls
L Button
Scroll message up
+ Control Pad
Move cursor
START
Not used
SELECT
Not used
R Button
Quick scroll
A Button
Enter selection
B Button
Cancel
START, SELECT, A Button, and B Button
Soft-reset the game manually
How to Play
Game Structure
"Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars" consists of four main stages: "Dialogue," "Strategy," "Tactics," and "Intermission." Most scenarios include all four stages and must be cleared by passing through each step.
Dialogue Stage
Progression of scenarios begins here.
Strategy Stage
This stage allows players to view strategic objectives before the actual battle. An arrow on the map indicates areas that must be cleared to progress to the next scenario.
Tactical Stage
Players use unit commands to execute strategies and defeat the enemy. The map provides an overhead view of the entire area, which is divided into squares.
Intermission Stage
Various configurations can be set, and data saving and loading can be performed during this stage.
Next Scenario
This screen marks the transition between scenarios.
Turn Structure
In the Tactical Stage, one complete turn consists of one Player Phase and one Enemy Phase. The player and enemy take turns making moves until the battle concludes.
1. Player Phase
Try to defeat the enemy using unit commands such as "Attack" and "Move."
Phase Complete
2. Enemy Phase
Enemy units make moves based on the computer's strategy. Once all units have moved, the phase completes automatically.
Turn Complete
Attack and Weaponry
There are two different methods of attack: shooting and close combat. Choose weapons and methods carefully by judging the situation accurately.
Shooting Attack
Use projectiles with long-range capabilities, such as missiles and beam cannons, for distances of two or more squares. Shorter-range weapons may be used from a one-square distance.
NOTE: Attack is limited to one enemy unit at a time.
Close Combat Attack
This type of attack is used on enemies positioned very closely. generally, close combat only occurs between parties separated by a maximum distance of one square.
NOTE: Some units can conduct close combat from a distance of two or more squares.
Special Attacks and Map Details
Stun Attack
Stun weapons possess the ability to immobilize targets for a full turn, preventing "Move" or "Attack" actions and decreasing Evasion ability by 50%. Targets recuperate fully by the next turn.
NOTE: Mid and end bosses are unaffected by Stun Attacks. Making a Stun Attack on an already "stunned" target has no effect.
Tactical Map Features
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Town (Within spheres): Includes buildings, roads, bridges, slums, and ghost towns.
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Mountain: Mountains vary in size.
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River: All rivers shown are of a standard width.
Attacking Procedure
Battle is initiated by drawing close to the enemy. Battles take place one-on-one.
1. Place the cursor on an allied unit and press the A Button to access the Unit Command window. Select "Attack" with the A Button.
2. This leads to the Weapons Screen, where available weapons are white and unavailable ones are red. Select the desired weapon.
3. The areas open to attack will be shaded red on the map, centered on your unit.
4. Place the cursor on the enemy unit to be attacked and press the A Button to enter the selection.
Player Phase Mechanics
The battle begins when the A Button is pressed from the Data Confirmation Screen. The screen displays remaining time and target areas.
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The player must attack the target within the allotted time by placing the cursor on the target with the + Control Pad and pressing the A Button.
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Upon completing an attack, the player returns to the Tactical Map, where damage, experience levels, and monetary status are displayed.
NOTE: Upgrade notices are also shown here.
Critical Hits
By placing the cursor on the target's weak point, it is possible to make a Critical Hit, causing massive damage.
Enemy Attack and Enemy Phase
The enemy stages a computer-controlled attack during the Enemy Phase. Battles generally take place one-on-one, and both player and enemy data are visible on the Defense Data Confirmation Screen.
The TIME display indicates the amount of time in IAS Battle Mode that the enemy has to execute an attack.
Begin Battle
Pressing the A Button launches the enemy's attack. The screen shows remaining time and target areas.
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The player must evade these areas as much as possible within the allotted time by directing the unit with the + Control Pad.
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If the player cursor is placed within the enemy's target area, an ALERT appears on the screen.
If you are hit, or if the IAS Battle Mode time runs out, the game returns to the Tactical Map, where damage levels may be viewed.
Unit Maintenance
Allied units may be maintained during the Player Phase with specific commands.
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Repair: Recuperates HP.
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Supply: Re-stocks ammunition.
Units undergoing Repair or Supply will be temporarily unable to fight.
Completing the Phase
When the player has completed a turn, pressing the A Button on an empty Tactical Map square displays the General Command Menu.
1. Select "Phase Complete."
2. Select "Yes" on the Confirmation Screen.
This allows the enemy a chance to attack. By alternating turns between the player and the enemy, the scenario is eventually cleared.
Battle Systems
There are two different modes in the Battle Stage: "Standard Battle Mode" and "IAS Battle Mode."
Standard Battle Mode
This mode uses various parameters such as Attack Power, Defense Power, Evasion
Tips & Maps
Repair
This command recovers 50% of HP on an adjacent unit but makes the unit unavailable for battle immediately after. This option is only available for units that have the Repair function.
Supply
This command re-stocks all ammunition and restores all energy for an adjacent unit, but makes the unit unavailable for battle immediately after and decreases its Spirit.
Item
LEVs can use equipped parts which are expendable and gone once used up. Only units with modified parts packages have this option, and parts cannot be used on other units.
Repair Kit
Recover 50% of HP.
Supply Pack
Replenish all energy and ammunition.
Booster
Movement distance is increased by three squares for one turn.
Balance
The pilot may customize two Balancers for Attack and Evasion, with settings growing in range as the pilot's level increases to enable extreme preference.
Attack Balancer
Consists of a balance bar positioned between Attack Power and Accuracy, allowing the pilot to choose how much emphasis to place on each parameter.
Evasion Balancer
Consists of a balance bar adjustable between Defensive Power and Evasion, allowing the pilot to choose how much emphasis to place on each parameter.
Enemies & Characters
Cage Midwell
A gentle, kind youth born and raised on the migration vessel Bonaparte III who works with Ares and accidentally gets involved with the unknown Black Frame.
Myona Alderan
A mysterious young girl hiding in the hangar of the Bonaparte III who joins Cage's group after the Black Frame accident and has lost her memory.
Ares Enduwa
A capable youth working on the Bonaparte III, a migration vessel transporting people between Earth and Mars, who is good at everything he does.
Razma Cascade Jr.
A 19-year-old male of blood type A.
Semyl Shamblow
A 16-year-old female of blood type O.
Warren Lumenlux
A 33-year-old male of blood type A.
Mebius K. Lylekraft
A 26-year-old female of blood type B.
Tadamichi E. Yukito
A 24-year-old male of blood type AB.
Philbright Westriverside
A 17-year-old female of blood type AB.
Deckson Geyse
A 42-year-old male of blood type O.
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