Parasite Eve II

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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
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  1. 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.) 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 bestA 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.… Expand
  2. NathanG.
    Oct 31, 2005
    9
    Well executed, well scripted game with compelling gameplay and plot progression.
  3. MarkD.
    Nov 5, 2006
    8
    Much more then an Resident Evil clone, Parasite Eve is an orginal and, at times, stunning mix of survival horror & RPG. In fact it's superior to Resi in many ways and goes down as one of the Playstations most under rated games. Buy it you fools!
  4. Anthonylu123
    Dec 11, 2016
    10
    This is the best Survival Combat Horror game ever. I can use any weapons ranging from handguns to assault rifles, as well as some items which can help me recover health quickly and increase the stats too. It's an excellent game for me to play.
  5. 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. 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 evenOne 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.    … Expand
  6. HåkanL.
    Jul 21, 2002
    8
    At least 8 points. Better than first game. Easy menu system than first. A great game but not perfect.
  7. dubz88
    May 14, 2013
    9
    I remember playing this game when it first came out back in 2000 and ever since then the experience has stuck with me and has permanently become one of my favourite games of all time. The game is available for purchase over the Playstation Network for the PS3.

    Having not played the first Parasite Eve, you will not be left out of the loop. The game gives a brief overview of the events of    I remember playing this game when it first came out back in 2000 and ever since then the experience has stuck with me and has permanently become one of my favourite games of all time. The game is available for purchase over the Playstation Network for the PS3.

    Having not played the first Parasite Eve, you will not be left out of the loop. The game gives a brief overview of the events of Parasite Eve that setup the main character's backstory going into the game's second installment. From there, the game plays very similarly to early Resident Evil titles such as Nemesis but is unique enough that it does feel like a copy. Parasite Eve II has it's own engaging story and cast of characters that sets it apart from anything else out there. There are multiple endings depending on your choices throughout the game. There are also multiple difficulty levels that unlock after you beat the game including a new game plus. While the backgrounds are primarily pre-rendered they still look beautiful and really help to bring you into the game environment. There are numerous guns you can find and purchase throughout the game, some of them being customizable. Aya also has access to a number of powers that can be used to set enemies on fire or regenerate lost health. Playing as a female protagonist is also a refreshing change compared to the typically male dominated player characters.

    All in all, Parasite Eve II is an underrated game that deserves a playthrough if you are a fan of the early Resident Evil style of gameplay and survival horror.    … Expand
  8. Kai82
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    A very good resident evil clone instead of a true Parasite Eve II. Even the tank like controls were added. Compared to Parasite Eve it is a weaker game but still above average. The rpg elements were reduced. The story and characters are fine and there are multiple endings. Overall this sounds negative but it is still a good game and it was worth my time.
  9. KarenHunter92
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    I love this game sooooo much! It's a Masterpiece on all its forms! Great art, music, level designs, characters, backgrounds, in addition to the classic RE fixed dynamic angles, not to mention it's very addicting and highly re-playable too. Too bad most critics trashed on this game and gave it bad scores like the IGNorants!!! That's why critics sometimes CANT be Trusted which is very sadI love this game sooooo much! It's a Masterpiece on all its forms! Great art, music, level designs, characters, backgrounds, in addition to the classic RE fixed dynamic angles, not to mention it's very addicting and highly re-playable too. Too bad most critics trashed on this game and gave it bad scores like the IGNorants!!! That's why critics sometimes CANT be Trusted which is very sad indeed. But thank you so much hardcore gamers and fans worldwide for defending and seeing through its true great values!… Expand
  10. 46lambo5000qv
    Dec 10, 2016
    10
    I love this game played it for hours on the playstation 1. wish someone could remaster this game for ps4! would buy it today. very hard game but best. survival horror in years
  11. PeacePeace
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    Like a precious gem, PE2 shines brilliantly--its pristine simplicity belying the powerful forces of nature which led to its production. From Aya Brea herself, the love child of Hironobu Sakaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, to the haunting, grotesquely fascinating scenario of writer/director Kenichi Iwao (of Resident Evil fame), the game comes together to form something beautiful the likes ofLike a precious gem, PE2 shines brilliantly--its pristine simplicity belying the powerful forces of nature which led to its production. From Aya Brea herself, the love child of Hironobu Sakaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, to the haunting, grotesquely fascinating scenario of writer/director Kenichi Iwao (of Resident Evil fame), the game comes together to form something beautiful the likes of which only nature and, in rare cases, humans are known to produce.

    But Parasite Eve 2 is from the development team at Square which, to those familiar, should therefore come as no surprise.

    I won't bother with the details--you either have played it or you should. It's one of my favorite games of all time, and there might never be another game like it.

    Video games are part art, science, and to some degree a product of the time and circumstances under which they're developed. We can never go back to the time that produced great games of the past, and given the opportunity we might screw up the attempt anyway. Parasite Eve 2 was created by passionate individuals using whatever was available to them at the time. You can nitpick over features or technology, but beauty and greatness transcend such shallow metrics. It also transcends my, or anyone else's ability to articulate.

    If you haven't, give this one a try.    … Expand
  12. 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 this review is just to complete the 150 characters minimum.
  13. drlowdon
    Feb 17, 2013
    5
    Playing like a slightly more action orientated version of the PSone Resident Evil titles I tried on a number of occasions to play through Parasite Eve II and, while I enjoyed it on occasions, I never did muster the enthusiasm to see it all the way to the end.
  14. Panchogul
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Para mi, uno de los mejores juegos de la Ps1, supera en todos los aspectos a su predecesor, quizás la historia aquí es más convencional, pero igual es buena, buenos gráficos para la época, gran variedad de criaturas y un grandioso arsenal de armas, la gran variedad de niveles de dificultad desbloqueables le añaden una excelente re jugabilidad.
  15. Rafa_Vyr
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    simply one of the best jrpg games with action or underwear of all time To watch two is very top right There are several a huge sign of weapons in the game is very good difficulty very good right for veterans I recommend young man played one of the best games in the world Playstation is undoubtedly much better than today's youth
  16. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GOOD.
    Music/Sound: GOOD.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  17. Renzokuken
    May 22, 2018
    8
    While tank controls have aged horribly, even in 2018 Parasite Eve II provides a gripping survival horror experience that focuses more on the survival horror elements and less on the RPG elements than it's predecessor.
  18. raner9
    Dec 23, 2018
    10
    for me this game is best ps1 game of all time
    graphic:one of the best game ever made for ps1
    gameplay:mix of rpg and survival horror (i never see another game like this!)
    sound and music:no voiceover on character just subtitle.but game dig it with soundtracks!
    story:since it's written on a novel! its just fantastic
  19. chrisjb1983
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    Parasite Eve 2 strayed a bit from the original. They tried to incorporate too much Resident Evil to an already beloved first game in the franchise. The game still does an excellent job maintaining the story and RPG mechanics of the first in an extremely different way. This is a game which would of been much better served as a PS2 launch title that carried proper voice overs and tookParasite Eve 2 strayed a bit from the original. They tried to incorporate too much Resident Evil to an already beloved first game in the franchise. The game still does an excellent job maintaining the story and RPG mechanics of the first in an extremely different way. This is a game which would of been much better served as a PS2 launch title that carried proper voice overs and took advantage of the graphical upgrades. As of now it stands severely gimped by the hardware caps of the PS1, but still a joy to play.… Expand
  20. WailingPuma
    Dec 9, 2016
    10
    An original mix of survival horror and RPG! This is a game from the time were huge games were made, despite the limited technology. One of my favourite games, if not my favourite, and one of the best there ever was.
  21. ECB19
    Mar 1, 2019
    10
    Excellent video game
    This is undoubtedly one of the best in the console, although the combat system is the same as the resident evil 2.
    but in my opinion this has a better narrative and that contributes a lot for a more complete experience.
    I think PE2 is currently undervalued.
  22. Leontorres7
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  23. jeremyMcAlli
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    My perfect game. I read about this in a review a long long time ago, and only got it years later. It's scary, but not traumatising (bar a few monsters :'-D ). Normally I don't do horror, but I just can't help but love this game. I love being able to interact with everything, from looking in shop windows to ketchup bottles in a storage room. I love the new characters and their backgrounds.My perfect game. I read about this in a review a long long time ago, and only got it years later. It's scary, but not traumatising (bar a few monsters :'-D ). Normally I don't do horror, but I just can't help but love this game. I love being able to interact with everything, from looking in shop windows to ketchup bottles in a storage room. I love the new characters and their backgrounds. I love how the plotline jumps from city to desert to more. I love the battle and parasite energy system (I played this before PE1, which is fine, but I love the elemental and levelling up style here). And I like the maps showing you where the enemies are. The movie sequences as well... It's different from PE1, but they are like two options, both of which you can enjoy.
    Trivia: The composer is the same guy who did FFXV Episode Prompto. It's very different to Yoko Shimomura's work, but I like that. Both are great soundtracks.    … Expand
  24. ylnylmn
    May 23, 2023
    9
    I'm not a big fan of the first game, I can say that I liked this game more. I can say that the story is not good compared to the first game. The first game was more mysterious and impressive, especially the music and atmosphere element used at the right moments was good. But this game doesn't have it, there are more resident evil-style events that happen quickly. Also, the first game wasI'm not a big fan of the first game, I can say that I liked this game more. I can say that the story is not good compared to the first game. The first game was more mysterious and impressive, especially the music and atmosphere element used at the right moments was good. But this game doesn't have it, there are more resident evil-style events that happen quickly. Also, the first game was richer in terms of inventory management. As for why I like this game more. I mostly like resident evil style survival horror games. This sequel gave me that too. Some nice puzzles. Fewer enemies that don't spawn constantly like in the first game. Level design is not linear. It's more complicated than the first game. This gives you more brain work, which is good. Bosses are very good. Overall combat is better. I enjoyed playing it from start to finish. Those who do not like the first game can give it a chance. But if you liked the first game very much, you can find some missing points in this game. I definitely recommend this game for those who like resident evil style games.… Expand
  25. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 22, 2023
    6
    Essentially Resident Evil with RPG elements bolted on, it has a certain "what happens next" appeal but some of the puzzles are counter-intuitive and the combat a little weak. On the whole a decent adventure but it never captures the imagination in the same way as its zombie-related inspiration.
  26. VLG
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    As a teen, i became obsessed with this game. I bought the official guide, that was also amazing. Such good old times.

Awards & Rankings

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#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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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
  1. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    A weird combination of action, puzzle solving, and strategy that is freakishly fun.
  2. Antagonist
    90
    If you enjoyed "Parasite Eve," be prepared for something different -- better in gameplay, but maybe not as classy in story.
  3. Spank!
    90
    A cracking title, that's so finely tuned and crafted as well as addictive and compelling.
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