Parasite Eve

Parasite Eve (1998)

by Square USA, Square, Square Electronic Arts
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Themes:Action, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Science fiction, Stealth, Survival
Game modes:Single player
Story:Parasite Eve is a survival horror role-playing video game developed and published by SquareSoft (now Square Enix) for the Sony PlayStation console. The game follows the story of Aya Brea, a rookie NYPD officer who becomes embroiled in a series of bizarre and deadly events related to a genetic mutation known as mitochondria. The game combines elements of horror, science fiction, and RPG gameplay, featuring real-time battles, exploration, puzzle-solving, and character development. The game's plot is inspired by the novel of the same name by Hideaki Sena, and its gameplay mechanics were influenced by the Final Fantasy series. Parasite Eve was critically acclaimed upon its release in 1998, and is widely regarded as a classic of the survival horror genre.Show more
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user avatar@PCG065user avatar@PCG065
January 29, 2025
A game that's worth playing over and over to collect and upgrade weapons & gear. Me and brother finished this game together. It is one of the best video games and the ending is one of the most challenging to beat. Great memories
user avatar@wismouser avatar@wismo
January 29, 2025
This was the game that my brother put me to play when i was a kid, i always loved the OST from Yoko Shimomura and the combat will always have a place in my heart due to me being in love with turn-based jrpgs, also Aya is one of the most badass MC in survival horror (IMO), great story with fun elements and masterpiece OST. Please bring it to PC, there would be nothing better than having it DRM-free forever.
In Australia (for PAL consoles) the first Parasite Eve wasn't released for us (just Parasite Eve II on PS1 + The 3rd Birthday for PSP) and it is a game I've always wanted to play in English (I have only briefly played the first few minutes of it in Japanese). I would be so incredibly grateful if I could finally be able to experience playing this game. (Overall, I think it would be amazing to be able to finally experience playing games that were not released for PAL consoles but were still released in English/United States). Thank you so much :-)
user avatar@finaleveuser avatar@finaleve
January 29, 2025
Parasite Eve is a rare gem of Squaresoft experimenting with game mechanics that give off unique and exciting experiences. Loved how the combat worked, a combination of an active time battle with free movement. I remember recording that intro on a Talk Boy so I could listen. The only way we could listen to OSTs in music back in the day. Also one of the early games that introduced me to end game content.
When I first played Parasite Eve, I had no idea what I was getting into. It wasn’t just another game—it was something different, something special. The eerie atmosphere, the cinematic storytelling, the fusion of RPG mechanics with survival horror… it pulled me in like nothing else. Aya Brea became one of my favorite protagonists, and the soundtrack still gives me chills. The combat felt ahead of its time, and the game’s lore stuck with me long after the credits rolled.
user avatar@Euemongauser avatar@Euemonga
January 29, 2025
This game had quite the impact on me as I was but a teenager when it was released and I only knew a bit of English. But oh boy, did it make my vocabulary in biology and genetics increase by tenfold 😅 I still vividly remember the time I spent finishing the game again and again on new game+ to get higher and higher in that #!&+€#? Chrysler building 👍 Obviously, no sane person would keep at it if the game wasn't good (and relatively short) in the first place. Great story (freely adapted from the original novel), very nice and simple gameplay, which is a good thing, really. Very distinctive for its time, marvelous all the way.
This game needs to be remastered or remake, in my opinion, the game itself, the ost, story and everything is awesome, i always loved the ost from Yoko Shimomura + gameplay is solid with one of the the most badass female mc in survival horror
user avatar@grizzlykid4user avatar@grizzlykid4
January 29, 2025
Playstation interactive sampler 8 had this game as a preview and i was always hooked. Also this game needs the love it deserves. Cause lets this the only way this game gets a modern port. Also i dont trust square enix. Between the music game play and story i just don't want this game franchise gathering dust. And also i saw Dino Crisis got a modern port i hope this game does too.
user avatar@Nomad...user avatar@Nomad...
January 29, 2025
Obra de arte, sempre via ele na locadora do Paulão junto com o Galerians, infelizmente só consegui jogar depois que ja estava mais velho porque a locadora do Paulão fechou, Gostaria muito da volta do melhor jogo de terror e RPG da história.
I've never played it but I've always been interested and had a strange and nostalgic desire to play it. I've looked for every way but unfortunately bad luck has always been with me... in the best of times... I've never had a PS2 or an opportunity to play a little bit of this game. Now! I might have a unique chance now on GOG!
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