Parasite Eve

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 201 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 179 out of 201
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 201
  3. Negative: 5 out of 201
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  1. ChrisH
    Aug 7, 2008
    10
    The reception that Parasite Eve was given when it was first released was hard to swallow, possibly because people expected more from the creators of Final Fantasy 7. Because both games did not receive the mediocre reviews, the series has been dead for a number of years until now it's finally getting a well deserved new game for the PSP and hopefully the PS3. it started to grow on The reception that Parasite Eve was given when it was first released was hard to swallow, possibly because people expected more from the creators of Final Fantasy 7. Because both games did not receive the mediocre reviews, the series has been dead for a number of years until now it's finally getting a well deserved new game for the PSP and hopefully the PS3. it started to grow on those that criticized this most underappriecated game of all time. Parasite Eve is one of the most original RPG Survival Horror hybrid I had the pleasure of playing. The story, music and characters may not be of a fantasy world but they capture a mirror reflection between the reality of New York City to a world unexplored.… Expand
  2. Kai82
    Sep 8, 2014
    10
    One of the best action rpgs of all time. The story is one of the best in video game history. Only a few games impressed me as much as this masterpiece. The battle system is awesome. It is more action orientated (Vagrant Story with guns) but still kind of turn based. The characters and the setting are formidable. Overall this is the finest mixture of rpg and survival horror on the market.
  3. Leontorres7
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE
  4. Renzokuken
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    A fantastic blend of story telling, biological horror and RPG elements, makes parasite eve a gripping and enjoyable adventure even in 2018. The equipment system and secret dungeon give the game far more replay value than you'd expect.
  5. maure88devil
    Jul 26, 2018
    10
    Just my favorite game ever. I feel nostalgic playing at it and Aya Brea is the perfect incarnation of horror games heroines. Simply loving it.
  6. SoulBackUp
    Dec 7, 2016
    10
    Beats me why this franchise never got going. Parasite is a phenomenal and unique combination of RPG and survival horror, not to mention it was way ahead of it's time. What I wouldn't do to play a state of the art Parasite Eve game...
  7. acorreane
    May 31, 2012
    10
    is the best RPG battle system taking into comparison with final fantasy but the most striking in this game is the story and the scenery much like resident evil, the square could do what no one did, that is to join the features of a game from another company with a 1997 movie and even its battle system, it was perfect, square enix I look "parasite eve 3" with the same story and not theis the best RPG battle system taking into comparison with final fantasy but the most striking in this game is the story and the scenery much like resident evil, the square could do what no one did, that is to join the features of a game from another company with a 1997 movie and even its battle system, it was perfect, square enix I look "parasite eve 3" with the same story and not the third birthday.… Expand
  8. marcelus
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Aya Brea Best Snowy Waifu .
  9. chronoT
    Sep 4, 2012
    8
    I didn't own that many PS1 games, but I was sure glad that this was one of them. I of course bought Parasite Eve being a huge fan of Square, but I really didn't know what to expect. I was surprised, and positively, because Parasite Eve was overall a great game with an intense story and game-play. The controls and fighting take a bit to get used to, but once you've got it down your in for aI didn't own that many PS1 games, but I was sure glad that this was one of them. I of course bought Parasite Eve being a huge fan of Square, but I really didn't know what to expect. I was surprised, and positively, because Parasite Eve was overall a great game with an intense story and game-play. The controls and fighting take a bit to get used to, but once you've got it down your in for a real treat. There still are a few RPG elements to this game, mixed in with the shooter element, and done very well by Square. The plot takes place in N.Y.C., which makes for great scenery and truly blends well with the story. Parasite Eve also has many challenging parts, whether it's a puzzle or a battle, and progressing through different parts of the city is a thrilling experience that will have you hooked until the end.… Expand
  10. elitefour
    Nov 3, 2013
    8
    Parasite eve started being a Resident evil clone
    but i know why,i liked it
    it was a survivor horror and the gameplay was weird
    the story was bored and interesting at the same time
    it wasnt deep but I DONT KNOW HOW THIS LIKE ME
    i think is good,not excellent like resident evil
    but IT WAS SO AWESOME
  11. mikehettfield
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    They just simply don't make games like this anymore, Everithing on this game is ahead of it's time, and i'm so glad i get to experience it, the sountrack, the battle system. i have no words to describe it.
  12. 7dogguy
    Feb 27, 2012
    10
    one of the best ps1 games period this is an awesome rpg the battle system is fun and you can actually dodge attacks on your own the storyline is really good and the game has an alternate ending that is sure to please
  13. SwitSwat
    Aug 3, 2015
    8
    Let me say right off the bat that this has the strangest battle mechanics of any RPG I have played to date. At first, I wasn't entirely sure if I liked it, but I got used to it. Being an RPG, I was kind of surprised to find out how the short the game is. (Took me about 8 hours to beat). But that's ok, because the storyline was solid and while I did mention that the battle system was aLet me say right off the bat that this has the strangest battle mechanics of any RPG I have played to date. At first, I wasn't entirely sure if I liked it, but I got used to it. Being an RPG, I was kind of surprised to find out how the short the game is. (Took me about 8 hours to beat). But that's ok, because the storyline was solid and while I did mention that the battle system was a little weird, it got pretty fun after a while. 8/10… Expand
  14. StaticSpine
    Dec 20, 2012
    8
    I'm not a fan of Survival Horrors, but I'm a huge RPG fan. Actually the game is pretty fun to play, the combat system is a bit chaotic at times, but pretty entertaining. I didn't like the storyline much, but the cinematics are great. The skill/inventory menus are not very convenient and at first it was not so clear how to tune weapons and distribute bonus points. Overall, the game is goodI'm not a fan of Survival Horrors, but I'm a huge RPG fan. Actually the game is pretty fun to play, the combat system is a bit chaotic at times, but pretty entertaining. I didn't like the storyline much, but the cinematics are great. The skill/inventory menus are not very convenient and at first it was not so clear how to tune weapons and distribute bonus points. Overall, the game is good even now, in 2012.… Expand
  15. miles90
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, 90 to early 00' was the golden age of games and Squaresoft delivered great games. Also shame to critic reviews bombing the score after 20+ years.
  16. Sintjago
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Had some scary looking monsters and a good storyline. Their play on science (mitochondria), the battles, the items, the story, it was pretty cool all together. An RPG I enjoyed every minute off.
  17. MenkayGames
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    Foi o melhor jogo da serie, melhor enredo, melhor história, muito envolvente e que me fez até querê lê o livro, fantástico. A mecânica de jogo dele trouxe um novo marco na história dos game, e foi bem recebido por isso, sem fala que ele não enjoa, quanto mais você joga mais você joga.
  18. Zakizdaman
    Sep 6, 2013
    8
    Although being a bit repetitive and difficult to master, the game definitely rewards patience and cunning with an amazing plot and a great lead-up to the sequel. Starting with the few negatives, the game is very repetitive. Being a JRPG, it's expected to have a bit of grinding here and there however it is not as bad as some other JRPG titles. Second off, the way that you find chests andAlthough being a bit repetitive and difficult to master, the game definitely rewards patience and cunning with an amazing plot and a great lead-up to the sequel. Starting with the few negatives, the game is very repetitive. Being a JRPG, it's expected to have a bit of grinding here and there however it is not as bad as some other JRPG titles. Second off, the way that you find chests and such is quite difficult. Doors and chests are blended into the environment so well that it is sometimes hard to tell what is usable and what is not. The camera system was a tad weird and some combat situations were difficult to maneuver. Once you died a couple of times though it becomes much easier. Lastly, the inventory system was a bit hard to manage, and could have had some work done on it.
    Now that that's out of the way, we can focus on the things that made this game amazing. Being a direct sequel to a novel, I feel that the game adapted very well. The few "important" characters were a bit under-developed but with the way that the game gets you tied in emotionally, that hardly becomes a problem. The cinematics were beautiful for being released 4 years after the console's debut, as well as the in-game graphics. They are easily compared to other leading titles. Overall, Square did not dissapoint. Giving the score some numbers, this what I could come up with;
    Visuals: 10
    Controls: 8
    Story: 9
    Difficulty: 8 (10 being most difficult)
    Overall: 8

    Thanks for reading!    … Expand
  19. redparadox85
    Oct 14, 2013
    10
    I wanted to play this when it came out in 1998, but I did not own a PlayStation at the time. I played this in 2003 and I must say I wish I played this when it first debuted. Its a wonderful game with awesome visuals, beautiful music, a decent battle system and one of the first RPGs with a mature story. Highly recommended
  20. tsakiym
    May 18, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it.................................… Expand
  21. Panchogul
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    La historia es muy buena, la jugabilidad no tanto, los combates se hacen molestos y toscos y no es un juego que den ganas de jugar más de una vez ya que no ofrece gran cosa luego de haberlo terminado, pero el hecho de mezclar el género rpg con el survival horror fue un gran acierto.
  22. stgrunu
    Apr 15, 2018
    8
    This is A DEMO. A demo that I would argue and say it's better than the game it went on to be.
  23. TheObservant1
    Nov 4, 2016
    10
    Having just recently played this game again after having not played it in a few years I must say that it still holds up rather well. There are many things that Parasite Eve does right from story, characters, ost, gameplay and so forth. Even though I rather enjoyed the game and am biased towards it that doesn't mean Parasite Eve is a perfect game and it does have some minor annoyances thatHaving just recently played this game again after having not played it in a few years I must say that it still holds up rather well. There are many things that Parasite Eve does right from story, characters, ost, gameplay and so forth. Even though I rather enjoyed the game and am biased towards it that doesn't mean Parasite Eve is a perfect game and it does have some minor annoyances that will undoubtedly annoy people while playing it. There's really nothing more I can add that others haven't brought up before but I do recommend checking this game out if you haven't already.… Expand
  24. Zloyad
    Jun 15, 2022
    8
    Unfortunately, the game is obsolete. A good story, but a lot of holes. The gameplay is boring. Many of the mechanics are filler. Was one of the best games in its day. But by 2022 it's hopelessly outdated.
  25. ChrisP.
    Sep 2, 2007
    8
    A bit on the simplistic side in both gameplay and story, but overall it is fast paced and ton of fun.
  26. RobertS.
    Oct 27, 2004
    9
    One of hte best PS one games of all times.
  27. LordViolator
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    Storyline was solid but the battle system was a little funky. over all not bad.
  28. nirvana11
    Aug 10, 2022
    8
    Great story (sci-fi), the fights are nice (a little turn by turn with atb gauge) but rather repetitive and easy, the game is short, a lot of cutscenes quite nice, only downside some passage a little long (sewers and museum especially) but a very good game especially for the story.
  29. ralphpugsley
    Jun 24, 2019
    9
    A genuinely unique game for its time, and amazingly, there is really nothing like it today either.loosely following the events of the award-winning novel of the same name, the story is really something that veers from ingenious to ridiculous absurdity, yet is never less than compelling. The graphics, even for the time, leave something to be desired in terms of human character models. ThisA genuinely unique game for its time, and amazingly, there is really nothing like it today either.loosely following the events of the award-winning novel of the same name, the story is really something that veers from ingenious to ridiculous absurdity, yet is never less than compelling. The graphics, even for the time, leave something to be desired in terms of human character models. This is made up for however, by fantastic art direction and creature design that rival the works of Stan Winston.and Rob bottin. The combat is where the game really shines.… Expand
  30. chrisjb1983
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Parasite Eve was really a breath of fresh air for the genre when it released. Story may be convoluted, but it is very interesting. Characters are well developed, each haven't their own unique perspective/roles/side stories throughout the 7 day campaign. Boss battles were unique and end game content/new game + offers replayability.

    I really enjoyed the free roam aspects (attack timer)    Parasite Eve was really a breath of fresh air for the genre when it released. Story may be convoluted, but it is very interesting. Characters are well developed, each haven't their own unique perspective/roles/side stories throughout the 7 day campaign. Boss battles were unique and end game content/new game + offers replayability.

    I really enjoyed the free roam aspects (attack timer) during battle instead of the traditional turn based mechanics. It really brings a breath of fresh air to the genre. All in all, Parasite eve has a 25 hour campaign and the Chrysler building (end game on new game +) that adds well over another 4-7 hours of additional content on first playthroughs. A true joy to play for fans of the genre.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best PS1 Game of 1998
8
#8 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
9
#9 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. PSM Magazine
    60
  2. Gaming Age
    92
    Parasite Eve has been one of the only RPGs since Final Fantasy 7 to genuinely deserve any kind of hype, or at least anticipation.
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  3. Gamezilla!
    90
    It was nice to play a RPG-type game that was set in a real-world environment instead of some faraway mystical land.
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