Parasite Eve
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Parasite Eve (1998)

by Square, Square Electronic Arts
Platforms:
PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation, PlayStation 3
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Themes:Action, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Science fiction, Stealth, Survival
Game modes:Single player
Story:
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.
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The replayability and upgrading to take on the Chrysler building and the heart pounding moment trying to escape the ship while getting chased by the blob knowing he can 1 shot you. The amazing music and that piano theme my God. I been so sad that we haven't gotten a remake anytime someone tells me what game I love besides resident evil was parasite eve and its a Christmas horror game. I think I talked about it so much even my sister know what game I like but has never heard of it.OTAKUXGAMER0001
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The replayability and upgrading to take on the Chrysler building and the heart pounding moment trying to escape the ship while getting chased by the blob knowing he can 1 shot you. The amazing music and that piano theme my God. I been so sad that we haven't gotten a remake anytime someone tells me what game I love besides resident evil was parasite eve and its a Christmas horror game. I think I talked about it so much even my sister know what game I like but has never heard of it.
A Great Game i played back in the day. II still own the org ps1 game disc. Empire state Building is only for the most committed.
user avatar@Osobuhouser avatar@Osobuho
February 04, 2026
It was magic to find out back then Square Soft made a Survival Horror with their trademark RPG elements! Couldn't wrap it around my head, it was unique. I'd love to enjoy this game and the second one, at least one more time in my life :)
user avatar@CarlaoBossuser avatar@CarlaoBoss
February 06, 2026
I buyied the book recently translated to my wife, this game can serve as a direct sequel to the book, and god, what a good game. it's a shame square cant see the potential with this title and come with an agreement with the author of the books.
user avatar@weelarryoneuser avatar@weelarryone
February 13, 2026
I played this game on what I think was the Game Cube when I was 9 and not understanding what the game was about, I still love the way it played. I would love to get my hands on this game again so I can play and understand the story. This game is what got me into Resident Evil.
user avatar@Ironsidecguser avatar@Ironsidecg
February 16, 2026
Quando penso em Parasite Eve, a memória que vem é muito específica: aquela sensação de estar jogando algo “adulto demais” para a idade — sombrio, sofisticado, quase proibido. Na infância, ele não parecia apenas um RPG. Era diferente de tudo. Não tinha o visual colorido e fantasioso de Final Fantasy VII, nem a ação direta de Resident Evil. Ele ficava no meio-termo perfeito: tensão constante, combate estratégico em tempo real com pausa tática, e uma ambientação urbana que tornava tudo mais “real”. A lembrança mais forte é o início no teatro — a ópera, o fogo espontâneo, o silêncio estranho antes do caos. Aquilo grudava na cabeça. Nova York coberta de neve, ruas vazias, criaturas bizarras surgindo de forma quase científica. Não era terror sobrenatural comum; era biologia, mitocôndrias, evolução. Mesmo sem entender completamente os conceitos, dava a sensação de que havia algo inteligente por trás da história. Aya Brea parecia diferente das protagonistas da época. Forte, silenciosa, profissional. Não era caricata. Ela transmitia uma maturidade que contrastava com a idade de quem jogava. O sistema de customização de armas também marcava: transferir atributos, evoluir equipamentos — aquilo dava uma sensação de controle e profundidade rara na época. Era o tipo de jogo que fazia você se sentir estratégico, mesmo que estivesse apenas tentando sobreviver.
I don't have memories of this game but damn i wanna play it.Im currently waiting on a game that was inspired by this series and it'd be nice if they managed to drop it and i can see any influence this game may have had
I recall reading about this game on a gaming magazine back in 1998. One of the few games that got me convienced me to get the Playstation over playing on the arcade back in 1998. I was too young to get this mature game back then.
user avatar@Kyzer360user avatar@Kyzer360
February 01, 2026
dude i just want this classic easily accessible for people who grew up with this gaming nostalgia...theres times ive been itching to play this especially since that parasite mutant is coming out soon and we dont have a new entry or remake i just would like a place to find the original to scratch that itch.
user avatar@CRCR0201user avatar@CRCR0201
February 19, 2026
Square NEEDS to re-release this game in some way. It's not fair that the other PS1 FF games got a remaster but not the BEST action RPG on Playstation. This game's atmosphere, story and graphics are awesome even in 2026.
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