Parasite Eve II

 PlayStation
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Antagonist
    90
    If you enjoyed "Parasite Eve," be prepared for something different -- better in gameplay, but maybe not as classy in story.
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  2. Spank!
    90
    A cracking title, that's so finely tuned and crafted as well as addictive and compelling.
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  3. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    Leave it to Square to find a way to combine survival-horror and RPG elements into a gripping adventure. [Nov 2001, p.50]
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  5. Daily Radar
    88
    Fans of the original game who lamented its poor battle system may now drop their pants and do the hootchie-koo in celebration.
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  6. Happy Puppy
    85
    The combat aspect could stand another tweak or two, but the intriguing story -- a blend of creepiness and conspiracy--keeps these discs in the console until the final credits run.
  7. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    A weird combination of action, puzzle solving, and strategy that is freakishly fun.
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  8. Hot Games
    80
    If you've gotten tired of the same old formula, or you're a big fan of the more RPG-like combat system of the original game, you may want to pass on PE II.
  9. GamePro
    80
    A challenging game that tells a good story (if you get the best ending that is). Lots of replay value and let's not forget huge full screen bosses.
  10. Core Magazine
    75
    With an engaging story to complement the gameplay, it is only the game's problematic control and disjointed pace that keep it from scoring higher.
  11. Gaming Age
    75
    A good sequel that would have been great if the story had more substance.
  12. GameSpot
    73
    It's a close contender with all the latest horror-themed action-adventure games for the PlayStation, even though it isn't as engaging or intense as it might have been.
  13. GameCritics
    70
    While Parasite Eve II meets most of the criteria for a fairly good horror shoot-em-up, the biggest problem with it is that it doesnt really add anything that hasnt been done before several times. The underlying, flawed control framework of the game has already been revised and improved upon by other games.
  14. IGN
    69
    Your average person can only take so much -- and getting killed by a group of bats while trying to get to a save point after killing a very strong and challenging boss is enough to drive most rational individuals insane.
  15. Game Revolution
    67
    More work should have been put into the plot and storytelling of the game.

Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Best PS1 Game of 2000
12
#12 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 2000
9
#9 Most Shared PS1 Game of 2000

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 170 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 145 out of 170
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 170
  3. Negative: 11 out of 170
  1. SoulBackUp
    Dec 7, 2016
    10
    Just gonna copy and paste my comment in the Parasite Eve page. It really beats me how the Parasite Eve came to an abrupt end. The rest of thisJust gonna copy and paste my comment in the Parasite Eve page. It really beats me how the Parasite Eve came to an abrupt end. The rest of this review is just to complete the 150 characters minimum.… Full Review »
  2. Rox22
    Jan 30, 2013
    9
    A surprising hit. PE2 is perhaps the best Resident Evil clone ever made. In fact I might even go so far as to say it is better (well, almost.)A surprising hit. PE2 is perhaps the best Resident Evil clone ever made. In fact I might even go so far as to say it is better (well, almost.) Great combat, excellent atmosphere, fantastic narrative and great visuals (some of the most gorgeous CG sequence on the PS1. Do yourself a favor and checkout the Aya shower scene, and remember this was the PS1!) Overall: Probably one of the best survival horror games I have played with lots of replay value. A real shame this series never got as popular as its rivals.… Full Review »
  3. Gaytoon
    Oct 19, 2017
    10
    One of the most underrated games ever, with a great atmospheric soundtrack, with some really well-made and polished mechanics at the time.One of the most underrated games ever, with a great atmospheric soundtrack, with some really well-made and polished mechanics at the time. It's like an old Resident Evil game but with magic and even more possibilities and interesting mechanics, with one of the best pre-rendered backgrounds in the PS1, with good character modelling. It also has a huge replay value, which will give you even more possibilities, unlocking new guns, armors and miscellaneous items.
    The story is always interesting and all the places you go through are memorable, same for the enemies which each one has their own mechanics, with their strong and weak points.
    There are many interesting bosses with their own theme, and they aren't precisely easy to beat, you have to plan a strategy, choose the right spell to find their weaknesses and also avoid their attacks, learn their patterns.
    The only flaw I would give to the game would is how the story isn't told properly, which is a shame because I really wished the game had more scenes and more interaction between the main characters because they are actually interesting and I wish I could have known more about them.

    In the end, this game is REALLY a great game and everyone who's ever played and liked old Resident Evil games should give Parasite Eve 2 a shot.    … Full Review »
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