Zoids 2 - Zenebasu no Gyakushuu

Zoids 2 Zenebasu no Gyakushū, Zoids 2: Zenebas’ Counterattack, is a licensed turn-based tactical wargame published by Toshiba EMI for the Famicom, based on the Zoids model kit franchise. Two factions, the Helic Republic and Zenebas Empire, command mechanical beast Zoid units across grid-based battlefields. Players deploy dinosaur and animal-shaped combat mechs, utilising terrain cover and unit range to seize objective zones.

Each battlefield consists of interconnected grid squares with varied terrain altering defence bonuses and movement costs. Different Zoid types possess distinct combat range, armour and speed values. Capturing supply depots enables additional unit production between engagements.

Single-player campaign progresses through sequentially unlocked mission maps of rising difficulty. Alternating two-player versus mode enables head-to-head Zoid tactical competition between household players.

Toshiba EMI’s clean top-down battlefield tile graphics clearly distinguish all mechanical beast unit varieties. Tense sci-fi march-themed looping background music sustains tactical planning atmosphere during lengthy turn-based matches.

Strategically, consistent battlefield victory relies on balancing frontline assault units and secure supply depot capture. Launching reckless offensives without production hubs leads to dwindling Zoid reserves and eventual material exhaustion.

For contemporary Famicom retro Zoids licensed game collectors, Zoids 2 stands as the flagship domestic tactical wargame curio within the original Zoids franchise on the Famicom platform.