![]() ![]() Completing this hidden dungeon in Ex Mode will allow you to view the real ending for the game.Īll of this makes Parasite Eve a very interesting game. This new level features 77 randomly generated floors. During these subsequent playthroughs, a new area is available. This can be done as many times as the player likes. But, this unlocks “Ex Mode” – essentially a New Game Plus option that allows players to play through the entire game again, with their current level and items. Upon completing the game the players will receive a rather ambiguous ending. The main scenario itself is rather short for an RPG. ![]() It allows them to grind monsters for experience, collect loot to customize weapons and armor, etc. Later in the game, players can use this freedom to their advantage. After a certain point, the gameworld opens up and the player is able to visit various locations in New York City at will. Most of these days are focused on a single task and introduce the player to new locations or characters. The game is broken up into several chapters (or Days). Parasite Eve is a very story-driven game. High marks to battle designer on this title. Being a longtime fan of RPGs, it was a new twist that I wasn’t expecting. I found this blend of turned-based/action combat to be both refreshing and engaging. So, if you are firing a pistol, for example, you can aim a few shots at Monster A and a few at Monster B – all in one turn. When attacking, you can direct your attack at multiple enemies. This allows you to chase enemies, dodge attacks, etc. During the downtime between actions, you can run around the battlefield openly. When fighting enemies in Parasite Eve, you need to wait for your “Attack Meter” to fill up before you can execute an attack, cast a spell, or use an item. However, unlike most RPGs, battles are a mixture of both turn-based combat and live action. Your progress can be saved at various locations in the game (at telephones), so players used to “save points” will feel right at home. The main character can equip various weapons and armor, she earns EXP through battle and can level up, she also has the ability to use magic (called Parasitic Energy in this game). Parasite Eve also has some of the RPG aspects that one would expect to find in a Squaresoft title. For it’s day and age, the game looked pretty impressive. Both the in-game graphics and cinematic cutscenes are similar. Which makes sense as it was developed by the same company and around the same time. Visually, the game looks a lot Final Fantasy VIII. Having never played this game before, I was a little unsure what to expect. Aya catches wind of this mysterious plot and sets out to put an end to Eve’s plans before it is too late. Thankfully, the hero of this game, an NYPD officer named Aya Brea – is actually immune to the effects of her rebellious mitochondria. Eve is able to make humans spontaneously combust and can evolve people and other animals into horrifying mutant creatures. Eve has been patiently waiting for human civilization to reach a point of advancement so that it can take over and become the ruling sentient species. The consciousness that lives in every mitochondria calls itself “Eve”. In fact, they are actually parasites that have laid dormant in the body of each human since the early days of civilization. The premise of the game is this: Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the human cell are not all that they seem. I’m happy to declare that this has finally changed. This is one that I’ve always wanted to play, but never got around to. The game was huge success for Squaresoft at the time of it’s release, and maintains a strong cult following. (One I reviewed on this site, just a few months ago). Originally released in 1998, this game is actually the follow-up to a Japanese horror novel. Parasite Eve is a classic Playstation title, but one that I’ve never had the chance to enjoy until now. This review has a been a long time coming. ![]() So, it’s very fitting that I post this review today, Christmas 2017. Following that same logic, one could make an argument that Parasite Eve is a Christmas game. It takes place at Christmastime, various scenes in the film are decorated for the season, and there’s even a few utterances of “Merry Christmas”. One of the more popular arguments at my house around Christmas time: is Die Hard a Christmas movie? I’m a firm believer that it is. ![]()
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