Parasite Eve

Parasite Eve

March 29, 1998·Single player
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Ratings

83
User Score
121 ratings
60
Critic Score
1 reviews
71
Total Score
122 combined

About

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.

Storyline

Parasite Eve is a horror RPG that follows the story of NYPD rookie Aya Brea. On the night of an opera performance in Manhattan, a singer named Melissa undergoes a drastic and horrifying transformation, causing a fire that kills most of the audience. Aya, who was attending the performance, witnesses the incident and discovers that Melissa's transformation is related to a phenomenon known as mitochondria. As the story unfolds, Aya becomes entangled in a battle against Eve, a being born from Melissa's mitochondria. Eve is determined to wipe out humanity and create a new dominant species, and Aya must stop her before it's too late. Along the way, Aya discovers the truth about her own unique physiology and her connection to the mitochondria. With the help of scientist Kunihiko Maeda and NYPD detective Daniel Dollis, Aya battles through a series of encounters with Eve and her monstrous minions in order to prevent the end of humanity. The game is set over the course of six days, each day presenting new challenges and revelations for Aya as she battles to stop Eve's plan. As Aya progresses, she gains new powers and abilities, unlocking the potential of her own mitochondria and becoming stronger and more formidable. Ultimately, Aya must face Eve in a final showdown, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

Release Dates

PlatformDate
PlayStationMar 29, 1998
PlayStationSep 10, 1998
PlayStation 3Nov 04, 2010
PlayStation PortableNov 04, 2010
PlayStation 3Mar 15, 2011
PlayStation PortableMar 15, 2011

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Game Info

Developer
Square
Publisher
Square Electronic Arts, Square
Release Date
March 29, 1998
Franchise
Parasite Eve
Collection
Parasite Eve
Perspective
Third person

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Platforms

PlayStation 3PlayStationPlayStation Portable

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

Themes

ActionFantasyScience fictionHorrorSurvivalHistoricalStealth

Game Modes

Single player

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