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Parasite Eve


9.1

based on 17 reviews
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Parasite Eve II

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Official Game Site

One of them is a police officer. The other is possessed by an ancient evil threatening all life on Earth. The horrifying bond between them will continue until something dies. A chilling adventure that could only come from the creators of "Final Fantasy VII." An epic tale told through stunning 3D rendered sequences. Battle mutant monsters in real-time polygon combat. Customize weapons, armor, and character abilities. [Square Soft]

PUBLISHER:	Square Electronic Arts
DEVELOPER:	Square Soft
GENRE(S):	Role-Playing Game, Adventure
PLAYERS:	1
ESRB RATING:	M (Mature)
RELEASE DATE:	September 9, 1998

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Gaming Age

Parasite Eve has been one of the only RPGs since Final Fantasy 7 to genuinely deserve any kind of hype, or at least anticipation.

Absolute Playstation

As an RPG there are very few characters in PE, however the lack of characters is more of a feature than a bug since it gives you a closer tie to the few main characters and more of a role in guiding their destiny.

DarkStation

The plot is certainly original for an RPG, with the concept of cells as the unseen enemy of mankind. Certainly would have made a good movie by Hollywood standards.

Adrenaline Vault

Very well designed and polished to near perfection. Its complex storyline keeps the gamer hooked from beginning to end, and the movies provide enough eye candy to give your corneas cavities. In every way, this is a beautiful, beautiful game.

GamePro

Parasite Eve will leave you thrilled, chilled, and a little hungry, but it’s well worth the price of admission.

All Game Guide

A unique option lets you customize weapons, armor and character abilities.

Gamezilla!

It was nice to play a RPG-type game that was set in a real-world environment instead of some faraway mystical land.

Just RPG

A little slow at times, and it's one of the harder Playstation games I can think of. Along with the linearity of the game, these features may turn a lot of gamers away from Parasite Eve before it's been given a fair chance...[But w]ith groundbreaking graphics and a great style of gameplay, Parasite Eve has become a classic that no RPG fan should be without.

TotalGames.net

It's a full scale epic that completely engulfs you from the off and squeezes out so many different emotions that after a long stint, you're left wondering whether you really do like it or not. [JPN Import]

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

Electric Playground

Parasite Eve straddles a number of divides. It is and it is not a cinematic experience. It is and it is not anime. It is and it is not set in a fantastical world. The developers seemed to want to break out of the genre but to lack the courage to really take the last step.

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Game Revolution

Fun and engaging while it lasts - however, that's just not quite long enough. It has some good innovations, but is an imperfect mix of genres.

Armchair Empire

While the game isn't terrible, it is a bit of a let down. With all of the sci-fi qualities that could have been implemented, it is a shade disappointing to see that the story didn't go as far as it could have.

IGN

The game is literally bursting at the seams with computer-generated cinematic sequences, but, at the same time, abandons many of the elements we've come to expect after the company's past efforts. While that's not necessarily a bad thing, the game certainly isn't the best Square has delivered.

GameSpot

A typical film tends to be fairly short, and Parasite Eve, in keeping with its cinematic inclinations, is no exception. Expect to finish the game all the way through in no more than 15 hours.

PSM Magazine

The average user rating for this game is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Lord Violator gave it an8:
Storyline was solid but the battle system was a little funky. over all not bad.

Chris P. gave it an8:
A bit on the simplistic side in both gameplay and story, but overall it is fast paced and ton of fun.

Robert S. gave it a 9:
One of hte best PS one games of all times.

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