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Parasite Eve




  • 031 4  I had never heard of this game until I bought it , and while it was fun , it was short . The visuals were wonderful , coupled with the exciting blend of science and fantasy any fan of RPGs will like it . I had been looking for a unique game and I found it . There were morphing sewer rats , a six foot tall mutant opera singer , and one confused player . That's what made it good . I wanted to play until I put all the peices of the story together , which wasn't long . The different places to explore and the customized weapons were a big plus , the relativly easy boss fights may have been a tad dissapointing , but impossible fight frustrate the gamer , and with Parasite Eve's complex story , ther was little room for frustration . It was about survival and answers . I really liked it , and even thought the story itself left me thinking , Is that all ? , I would buy it again . A plus side to the minimal game play is the EX game . 77 some odd floors of powerful weapons , old foes , and one big surprise waiting at the top , but I won't spoil all the fun . Let's just say that you don't need to finish the game a second time to discover the true ending of Parasite Eve . I can't wait for the sequal , it's the answer to my question , Is that all ?
    • 056 4  Parasite Eve was my first game for my PS1 system and I do not , in any way , regret getting this awesome game ! Yes , the game is short , but there's still the ex-game to play ( which is no different other than you get to visit the Chrysler Building and try to unlock the second ending ) . My favorite thing about this game are the awesome MVP's of animals changing into mutant monsters . This game is a must-buy for all Playstation gamers ! This game gets 5 * S * T * A * R * S !
    • 058 4  I have always wanted to play parasite eve because i have heard great things . When i first went through the first day , i couldn't believe it . Not only was i moved and stunned when i completed the game but i was certain that parasite eve was a gold mine . A story like no other , parasite eve is a natural in the field of originaliy and not to mention the story that goes along . An RPG Shooter will always be a great combination that squaresoft has created and i hope that there will be plenty more where that came from .
    • 065 4  My sister bought this game when it first came out , and I have been wanting to buy some old PS games , preferably new , since I miss the old controls . But $125 bucks , really ? ? I mean it is a great game for its time , but not $125 bucks worth ! ! !
    • 143 4  When I bought this game , I was expecting something totally different , something along the lines of Resident Evil but it was totally the opposite . The story line was so interesting that I couldn't stop playing it . The battles are great , but just like any RPG game there are some enemies that will frustrate you . The graphics and sound are great especially for a Playstation One game . Bottom line . . . if you want an RPG game that doesn't involve the usual fantasy world with a mystical hero who saves all then this game is perfect . Even though the game is a little short , it will continue to keep you in suspense till the very end .
    • 157 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve is a cinematic RPG with great graphics and an unusual story that you don't come across everyday . Eve the evil sorceress gets pretty weird throughout the game . Okay , okay what's up with that title ? Well my friend told me if I play this from 7am to 11pm you can beat it . He said that's how he beat it , so I tried it . He was right , so if you want an easy game with great eye candy and some weird enemies , Parasite Eve is for you .

  • 033 4  From watching the review alone , I knew this title would really kick some butt . . . dubbed cinematic rpg by Squaresoft , it features real smooth story telling incorporating a lot of movie scenes with top notch graphics , impressing the hell out of you . It also has innovative battle system where you move freely about the screen and battle enemies , a fully-customizable weapon / armor upgrade system , and a ton of varieties in weapon and very ingenious magic at your disposal , also . Since this story was actually derived from a japanese sci-fi novel , story is perhaps the most impressive as it delves deeply into molecular science and successfully ties it together to lead the gamers right into the world of P.E . Replay value is pretty high since there is another game mode that becomes available after you beat it once , and upgrading weapon alone has a lot of replay value because you can fully customize your weapons to have different effects ! ( for example , i made my granade launcher have longer range , freeze effect , tranquilizer effect , and acid effect . . . how cool is that ? ) anyway , it is a MUST HAVE if you are a RPG fan . . . esp . square RPG . Highly recommended .
    • 048 4  A true classic ! , i really love the story and it kept me on my feet and wanting more . To me , this is one of PS1 best games in a long time in the RPG section .
    • 060 4  This game is one of the best games that I have played on the PLaystation console . It has a brilliantly intricate storyline with many twists to keep you surprised here and there , and the fact that all of the science in it is real just makes your blood turn in to ice . ( i am doing this research in school ) . The smooth cut scenes are grizly , with a lot of blood and goop to get you creeped to the point of no return . The battle system is original , and it is really good because there will be a lot of enemy attacks in the last two parts that you will defineitly want to avoid . Dont get me wrong , there are the drawbacks : 1 . This game is too short . It took me about 10 1 / 2 hours to beat it . 2 . The final bosses ( eves 3 , 4 , ultimate being stages 1 - 4 ) are the easiest bosses in the game , similar to Zelda . Overall , this game is excellent . I would reccommend it to any RPG / Action gamer . And hey , its from Squaresoft-how can you compare to that ?
    • 134 4  Square's cinematic RPG is game with not much excitment in it . The game starts off with a new concept for its plot , which has great potential . But the game lacks in its other departments . First the game is slow , and very boring . It's nothing more than to chase the boss around the city trying to prevent the game's boss from doing any evil . With that said , now everyone pretty much knows the premise for the game . The gameplay isn't that great , and there isn't too much on characterization for the one person you control . As earlier said , the plot held great potential but the game just could carry it off . On the plus side the game did have some of the best FMVs ( Full Motion Videos ) not seen anywhere else ( except Final Fantasy VIII ) , and the graphics were pretty good . But besides its eye-candy Parasite Eve was not much of a ' good ' game and there are certainly plenty of others to look for !
    • 184 4  Too short , too easy , very boring , really . The storyline makes little sense and is rather inconsistant ( to free the mitochondria . . . huh , really , bad attempt at bio sci-fi here ) , Aya is somewhat cool but pretty boring . The FMAs are almost all gratuitous , they very seldom have anything to do with actual story elements , and it seems Square relied only on that to sell the game . The graphic engine is good but poorly used : the pre-rendered backgrounds are no match for Resident Evil 2 . If you want a good RPG , get Xenogears or Final Fantasy Tactics , but avoid this .

  • 036 4  I rented Parasite Eve to give it a try and to be honest , I didn't expect much . I figured it would be the same old , run of the mill RPG but I was pleasantly surprised . With a unique story line and great mutated foes , I found myself quickly sucked into this game . The story line is creative and interesting . . . enough for even experienced RPG'ers to appreciate . The games overall mechanics in terms of battle sequences and general movement are smooth and fluid . The main flaw with this game is that there isn't enough of it . The game moves along at a quick pace and before you know it , it's over . Still , I highly recommend this game for nearly everyone , although the gross-out factor may be relatively high for kids under 13 . . . lots of blood and guts . Take advantage of the great deal currently offered by Amazon , trust me , you won't be disappointed .
    • 093 4  Other than some control issues , this game rocks ! I really had a great time battling all the different creatures in the game , especially the boss monsters . It's one of the few games that I really enjoyed making !
    • 118 4  Parasite Eve is kind of a cross between A role playing game and Resident Evil . The graphics are good , and overall it is a fun game to play . My first couple of plays on this have kept me glued to the screen for 3 hours at a time . My only problem with this game is the same I have with any RPG , once you beat it , you will be ready to trade it in for something else . Otherwise , its a great game . . . fun to play . . . . . . . . . its worth it !

  • 082 4  Have you ever wondered what would happen if Resident Evil and Final Fantasy had a baby ? If so , the answer is Parasite Eve . The story is about an NYPD cop named Aya Brea , whose life gets turned upside down during a visit to a theater . She goes to see an opera with her boyfriend , and all seems to be going well , the singer ; Melissa ; has a beautiful voice and everything is running perfectly until people start to self-combust ( catch fire by themselves ) . Only Aya miraculously survives and Eve has mysteriously disappeared , so you must go find her , and as a dutiful police officer , arrest her . Then wierd things start happening in the dressing room area . A rat suddenly appears , and then it begins squealing uncontrollably as it begins to mutate into a grotesque abomination ( Remember the scene in The Thing when the dog changed into the alien ? Yeah , it was that disgusting . ) Then it turns out Melissa is a horrible monster called Eve , who can spawn creatures called Neo-Mitochondria . As the game explains it , this particular parasite makes the mitochondria in the cells gain more energy than the cell itself causing the body to get really hot and make it catch on fire by itself or turn into a gel substance . There is a more detailed explanation in the game , but I gave you the shorter version . Then you begin to have strange visions from your past that you'd long forgotten for good reasons . This is only the beginning of the game , you face even more dangerous and freakier creatures later . This game is ultimately a quest to destroy Eve , save the world , wipe out the Neo-Mitochondria creatures , and discover the secrets of your past . This game has incredible CG-animated cutscenes that are very impressive , even to this day . The in-game graphics of the environments are incredible as well , but the character models look ugly in real-time . The gameplay is a mix of turn-based and real-time combat , what I mean is , on this game you wait your turn to attack but you can move around . Unfortunately , this can also hamper the experience in some ways because the enemies move around too , and sometimes the space you're enclosed in is too small for you to really avoid being hit . Luckily , this rarely dampers the experience because this game is absolutely incredible with its creepy Resident Evil-style creatures and atmosphere , phenomenal CG-animation , cool gameplay , storyline , cool bosses , and challenging gameplay . If you like RPGs and you like Resident Evil this game is a must-have because it's so awesome . I love this game , and there's no reason any RPG fan should hate it .
    • 004 4  This is definitely a game for people who like there to be a strong storyline , and who want to think a little along the way . Parasite Eve is extremely absorbing , but even if you're not paying close attention to the plot you can enjoy moving through the different levels and fighting a wide variety of opponents . The strongest points in this game , I think , are the following : Your ability to modify your weapons , and combine them to create a custom super-weapon . The variety between the levels is quite nice as well , taking you through Central Park in NYC , a museum , hospital , police station . . . each with its own unique monstrous inhabitants . The end of the game is incredibly challenging but not impossible . The only annoying things are the extremely long movie segments that you can't skip past . . . the subtitled dialogue ( no voiceovers ) . . . and the interminable bonus level in the Chrysler building that is much more trouble than it's worth . I liked this so much that I sought out the book that it was based on , even though it's only available in Japanese . Oh yeah , and although the movie segments are long and unavoidable - - they're breathtakingly gorgeous , for the most part .
    • 015 4  Many people may play this game and think , What a boring game or It's too slow or Graphics were horrible . I don't think so . I enjoyed it , because you really have to get into the plot . Aya was cool , and the monsters were hot . The FMVs were realistic and exciting . Why people don't like it , I just don't know . I would have given this game 5 stars , except for the little known reason that you have to read what the character was saying . I think the reason why many people don't like it is because they expected it to be something like what they were used to . Please , guys , try this game ! As I said before , I really enjoyed playing it ! Oh , and ALSO probably some people may not like to think about things like the puzzles in the game.For one thing , you can't expect just to play a game and not even have to think about what you are playing , including the interesting facts about the mitochondria . And , well , guys , that is just a part of the game that can't be cut out . Here's some advice , Try the game ! If you don't like it , it's ok , because everyone is entitled to their own opinions . But just check out this great game . You won't regret it !
    • 097 4  This game is great . Aya rocks . A woman with a gun is always dangerous . Moving Aya is a bit bothersome but manageable . The graphics are really good and the story , though confusing at the beginning , is extremely interesting . It is a great game to play .
    • 137 4  this game was fun to play . it was for my boyfriend's birthday and he was shocked i had found it . thanks
    • 160 4  This is my favorite video game . When I first played this game , I had never played an RPG before . Now they are ny favorite genre . I love how facinating the whole idea of our mitochondria dominating us.And Aya is cool ! BUY THIS GAME ! The worst foe lies within the self . . . . . .

  • 098 4  this game is a great game . the graphics the storyline are all so wonderful . it really is a fun game . i haven't beat the game yet because it freezes up in one part which really stinks . it's my friends game thank goodness . i need to buy this game and so do the rest of the people who look at this review . the music is also really good . don't waist time and buy it NOW ! ! !

    • 101 4  With an interesting and unique story line and awesome graphics , Parasite Eve is a game that lives up to its expectations . Game play is relatively simple which makes it user-friendly . There are ample opportunities to save , pick up ammo , medicine and other useful items such as armor and weapons throughout the game . Also , as an added bonus , you dont have to search every single area of every room on the off chance that you'll find something useful . All items are stored in storage chests which are simple to spot and as a result , saves you a huge amount of time and effort . This game is challenging , yet simple enough to actually enjoy . There is nothing worse than a game that tries to be challenging and only suceeds in being frustrating . Parasite eve is worth purchasing , especially now that the prices are low . Once you solve the two discs , there is another building to explore and after you finish that . . . well , theres always Parasite Eve II to start on . Anyone that enjoys the Resident Evil series or similar games will want this for their own .
      • 130 4  this game was good but it was lacking . i loved the cut scenes and I'll tell you theres lots of them and they're very detailed . The battle system is good and upgrading weapons is quite original . but the dialogue is what really brings down the game . it take forever to get through a message . they really should have added voices . the pace is way too slow . also squaresoft is known for great stories and character developement but this ones just lame . it took me less than 10 hours for me to beat it.i liked it but WAY to short . it was good but like said not great .
      • 166 4  This game is beatable which makes it a great game to have . Unlike Final Fantasy VII which is impossible to beat . This game has great graphics and your not gonna get lost in the middle of some desert map like in other RPG's .
      • 186 4  the worst game ive ever played , very weak weapons and by the way can only be used when eve reaches a certain enery level . if your a re fan you'll probably hate this boring weak , weak game.i never completed game stupid and boring .

    • 110 4  This is one of my very favorite games . I rented it many times before I actually bought it , becuase i figured i missed so much the first few times i wanted it to own for myself . so my review . . . ; ) it's a role playing game , on the same idea as final fantasy , but the battle system is different . it takes a little while to get used to the menus and learning how to combine weapons was a little tricky for me . there are some really graphic parts , like mutating mice , that are a little sick ! course it adds to the story , and makes it interesting . a good gamer can beat this game in less than a week , but luckily the game has an EX mode that is harder and has a new area , and it's tougher so the game doesnt lose its edge . if it wasnt so short and the main character could run a little faster ( that's SO exasperating ! ) then it would have gotten five stars .
      • 005 4  This game was amazing . A cinematic masterpiece . I am a college student and borrowed this game from my younger brother , who hated it . I played it in my friends ' apartment . After 5 minutes of gametime , we had 12 people sitting around the television completely hooked . The storyline was incredible - debates among us were constant as to the next twist in the plot . The graphics were incredible , especially in the movie scenes . . . they rival the PS2 graphics EASILY . The fighting system takes some getting used to , but is very easy once you get the idea . The characters really start to rub off on you right away ( Yells of NOOOOOOO were constant when we thought one of the characters would die . . . we honestly became attached ! ) . So to put this whole synopsis into a single line : buy this game . If you're under the age of say 15 or so . . . don't - it gets really tough . However , for the rest of us , it's a definate must have . The replay value is great , too - I've played it three times already , and I'm STILL not tired of it !
      • 043 4  Parasite Eve is a good game . . Its more easier to control compare to Resident Evil . . And I really like the story , its like watching a movie . You have to play the game first in order for you to understand the story . . I already finish the game but I just started on the EX-GAME . . I cant wait for the sequel . . . The japanese version is already out and the US version will be out probably this fall . . . . Remember The worst foe lies within the self
      • 054 4  I love Square , yes I do , and so I usually love everything they develop and publish . Parasite Eve , although it had an interesting premise and a lot of promise really failed to deliver in that I finished the game in a weekend . There just isn't a lot of side stuff nor replay value , recommend renting before buying .
      • 077 4  This a pretty good rpg for the ps1 which has a very in depth story line and has a nice fighting system . Overall I give this game five stars
      • 152 4  This game while pretty in some points suffers from some moments of stereotypical dialogue ( cop moaning about his ex , kid and the rest of the world being less important than his job ) . I wish the encounters would have been a bit more open ended than the location oriented encounters in the early parts of the game . I like being able to bulk up a bit before a baddie
      • 163 4  I am a player not a colector so when I buy a game I want it as new as possable . I buy older games because they have better story lines then the newer ones . I love parasite eve because it like resident evil . Good story line , and greate game play . New vido game and more in to grafic than story line .

    • 112 4  Okay . Let me tell you all , IGNORE ALL COMMENTS DISSING THIS GAME . In short , this game rules . The graphics are awesome , the storyline is fantastic and there is nothing else like it , and it isn't that confusing at all . And if it is , it's supposed to be . The battles are intense and usually hard , and they really get your heart going . By the end of the game , you really feel for the characters , and there are many parts where you stare after a non-interactive part goes through , saying , WHOA ! What was that ! or something like that . Aya isn't such a great name , but you can change it , after all ! I'd say this is the best game I have EVER played , and it caused me to buy a playstation , which I never thought i'd do . I love this game !
      • 066 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) To return to a past RECENT fun , this game takes place during the holidays , NYC , with great cinema cut scenes . 2 disks , great story , what more could you ask for !
      • 067 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) To return to a past RECENT fun , this game takes place during the holidays , NYC , with great cinema cut scenes . 2 disks , great story , what more could you ask for !
      • 083 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I loved Parasite Eve 2 so much I bought the original off Amazon . I am in Australia so unfortunately the games format is NTSC and Australia is PAL - so it views black and white on my Playstation , but the game is still great . ( I did buy it knowing NTSC might not work on my playstation but it was worth the risk I felt - I just wanted to play it so much ! ) . I think the Parasite Eve games are just great . So full of action and hard but not so hard that you give up and never play them again . These ones you go back for the challenge and finally conquer ! There are the split endings too which makes you want to get the perfect ending . Enjoy .
      • 084 4  I loved Parasite Eve 2 so much I bought the original off Amazon . I am in Australia so unfortunately the games format is NTSC and Australia is PAL - so it views black and white on my Playstation , but the game is still great . ( I did buy it knowing NTSC might not work on my playstation but it was worth the risk I felt - I just wanted to play it so much ! ) . I think the Parasite Eve games are just great . So full of action and hard but not so hard that you give up and never play them again . These ones you go back for the challenge and finally conquer ! There are the split endings too which makes you want to get the perfect ending . Enjoy .

    • 141 4  i got this game thinking it would be a complete piece of crap , but to my suprise , this turned out to be one of the best games i have ever played . . . EVER ! the story line was quite good and the game has kind of a twist ending , and that ties the disemboweled story together . another thing i liked , is that the battle system is sooo much better than any of the thousands of final fanticys out there ; it kinda works like this , you can run around and dodge the creatures attacks , but when ever you shoot , or hit , your range of fire comes up , and you then can attack . the next great thing about this game is the spooky , yet wonderful sound track , the sound effects , and over all the whole game its self is worth buying a play station for .
      • 105 4  Outstanding action . A fascinating story . More than enough challenges-within-a-challenge to keep the most dedicated player searching for bonuses in the PE world until the very end . What more can I say ? If you can put up with the camera angles , you need to play this game . You won't regret your time spent .
      • 173 4  i have not played the first pe i bet its a great game and this one is too the gameplay is awsome the storyline can be confusing but its still good the sound is good if u have played re games this is not spooky at all lol all of this can rival a ps2 xbox or gamecube game thats what i think its awsome its a must buy go get it

    • 145 4  . . . but a tiny bit complicated . That was the ONLY reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 . When I first opened the package and got to the first boss , that was pretty easy , but as the game progressed , the bosses ( not to mention . . . the puzzles ) got more interesting but hard . I mean . . . when I first saw the giant spider and the Ultimate Human Being , I was intrigued and terrified all at once . If I encountered either one of these things in real life , I would RUN away ! But after a few times dying and coming close to dying , I finally got both of them ! I was so proud ! And , I swear , the only reason I finished that game was because of the super-helpful strategy guide . So , if you're considering buying this game , I'd say go for it , but buy the guide , too .
      • 035 4  I thought it was pretty good . It has catchy music and great graphics . But one other thing , IT WAS SCARY ! ! ! ! When she would be walking in the opera house ( which I stayed in forever cuz I like to walk around in there ) she'd turn a corner and then all of the sudden you hear the heartbeat and suddenly some rat mutates into a thingamajigger . Scary ! But it's good , buy it !
      • 177 4  This game has an interesting storyline , and some good cinematic sequences , but I was disappointed with certain aspects . For instance , you aren't able to bypass the cinematic scenes . . . . this can be annoying when re-doing a level multiple times . Also , most of the dialog is read-only ( rather than spoken on the soundtrack ) . For a game with it all , I'd suggest Metal Gear Solid as a far more superior game .

    • 150 4  Okay , so the graphics were really neat . Other than that , this game was barely worthwhile . I like corny storylines , but this one was way too corny . And I found myself having to seek out and beat the same idiotic baddies over and over again to get enough points to go to the next level , which was tedious . You also have to comb the same scenes over and over again to make sure you picked up all of the invisible weapon upgrades . But it wasn't challenging at all . Just redundant redundant . The background sounds were annoying and the dialouge was silly . I don't know why I bothered to beat this game . Now that I have , I don't have any reason to beat it again . I've seen all it has to offer , too many times !
      • 039 4  This game is pretty cool , but I think it could be better . First of all the main character needs to walk faster . It takes way too long to get somewhere . The graphics are amazing , as well as the sound . I look forward to getting the sequel and examine the changes .
      • 086 4  The music in this game is the best I've heard , for - any - video game . Judith Siirila's voice is absolutely amazing , and the storyline is great too . It's got a weird feel to it , but I really enjoyed it .
      • 103 4  This game is worth the purchase . The Graphics are amazing and the stoyline is one of the best I have seen . This game is very well thought out . If you like exciting games with a twist then you will love this one .
      • 154 4  This game is a great game but if you get easily scared or you get grosed out eaisly either don't get the game or just don't watch some of the fmv scenes . It was one of the best games I have played . I don't own it but I helped my friend beat it . It was tons of fun . It came close to being my favourite game but it couldn't top the fun factor in lunar or ffvii . but overall a great game !

    • 169 4  Hyped up because it was released close after FF7 , and many anticipated it to be another epic adventure . The thing is , there ARE a lot of positivities about this game . But awkward battle development , a lack of personality for the main character , and slow . . . . very slow moments make the game mediocre at best . So you like the CG opening right ? Right . So you think , wow this looks cool I'm excited . Indeed at first that is the case , the battle is very innovative . It's RPG-like but action-like too , a little like Secret of Mana or Seiken Densetsu series . The graphics for that time is also quite good , if not the best yet in this category as well as others . The music , although not for all is quite befitting to the mood and sci-fi orientation and quite creepy at times . It's not out of place , contrary to other reviews . Now we got to the problems , Aya Brea is so devoid of character and so slow at piecing together clues that you would rather have jumped into the game itself to help her or rather BE HER and just freaking save the people . If you're not one of those people that want to get a date with her , then read on . She's not really . . . a character you care for , or want to help . . . nor do you care what really happens . She's just there , and to boot . . . she runs super slow . It takes forever getting to places , just plain annoying . Not to mention during battle , there are invisible barriers preventing you from getting further from the enemy as not to get hit to earn BP . There are also other problems , such as not being able to carry a lot of stuff early in the game . Quite irritating , the other characters in the game also lack depth . To be honest , the story had potential , in that time they had the graphics and music done . . . the development was a bit massacred in terms of characterization and functionability and so forth is a mediocre game for some OK fun but nothing to be wowed at or to be hated . C'mon , you can't hate Squaresoft .
      • 018 4  I'm thirty-one years old and I usually play nothing but RPGs , such as the Zelda series , the FF series , Chrono , Breath of Fire , etc . Started playing this one because my teen-age brother forgot to put the CD back in the case and left it in the playstation console by mistake . Have to say I got hooked immediately . Story plays out like a movie , and the dialogue sounds like something real people in the 20th century will actually say . Though other folks may find the game too short , it was actually one of the things I liked about it , since I have to work and don't have hours to spend in front of the playstation . Some people may also compare it with survival horror games such as Silent Hill or Resident Evil , but I think this game isn't as creepy ( just for info , my measure of a game's creepiness is totally subjective and depends on whether or not I can play it at night when I'm all by myself : ) . The pacing of the story is just right , just enough to hook you in so that you'll want to know what happens next . Beating the game once also enables you to play in ex-mode , where you can enter another area and find out a little bit more about Aya . In addition , the game allows you to carry over stats or features from previous weapons and armors so that , if you're obsessive about perfection , like most RPGers I know , you end up spending a lot of time customizing in order to get the best possible weapon & armor . Battle system is nice too , kind of like dothack ( where you can run around the enemy and essentially pause the game while you bring up the menu and choose what you want to do next ) but without the camera whiplashing around like crazy . Good music as well . Overall , a good buy .
      • 052 4  I am an experienced gamer who owns every hot system including PS2 . The game Parasite Eve is very underrated . It has amazing graphics , gameplay with tons of actions , awsome full motion videos , and much more . This is one of the best PSX RPG's ever made . It sure beats FF7 and comes very close to FF8 . Your thumbs will burn and turn red , because you're not going to be able to stop playing . The plot keeps you wandering what's next , and what if . The graphics and sound are spectacular for the PSX . It has practically no cons except for a few glitches during intense gameplay . The bosses are tough , the graphics are good , the sound and movies are realistic , and the gameplay is burning hot . To wrap it up , I'd say even though this is an old game its still great and beats any FF except 8 . If you don't own FF8 and are looking for a great , inexpensive RPG , get this . If you don't have any RPG's , get this . If you're just looking for an RPG with great sound , graphics , gameplay , and plot , get this .
      • 156 4  CG the best other then FF8 . Graphic are also pretty good . Story line has major potential but falls seriously short in all ways that matter . Also there is absoulutely no character development in the main character . But my major complaint is I beat the game in just 8 HOURS and after you beat it you don't feel like replaying it ever again . With the release of SaGa Frontier and Brave Fencer Musashi ( Both Mediocre Games at best ) i've just about lost faith in Square . If not for Xenogears I would have .
      • 168 4  This * could * have been a great game . The video graphics are awesome but the game drags , IMHO , because of its subtitles , which at least for me , were really irritating after a while . I think Squaresoft should have employed some voice actors for this one .
      • 171 4  Although the game did not totally suck , I must say this title did not agree with me . The story was a let-down compared the other Square games . It was way too short , I finishied in about four or five days , not even sitting there on the couch for the whole time . The characters were boring and bland , so I had no feeling for them whatsoever . Then to top it off the story was not that much of a jewel either . I would not waste your money if I were you because this game does not feel like an RPG , it's almost a direct bite off RE . The only good thing was the FMVs

    • 175 4  I got this game expecting a lot . I was very disappointed . But first the good . The game is innovative , being a departure from the standard RPG by Squaresoft . The battle system was a good attempt , but didn't work too well . The cinematic features of the game were not disappointing . The cut scenes were wonderful and the overall graphics were pretty good . The storyline was interesting as well . Unfortunately , that did not make up for the confusing nature of the game . The weapon modification system did not work well , and as I said before , the battle system did not end up being as good as it could have been . The gameplay was not immensely fun either . Call it my opinion , but I did not enjoy this game at all and couldn't wait to trade it in .
      • 025 4  I purchased this game solely on its amazing TV commercial . I never quite enjoyed Resident Evil , but this is more than mere clone . For instance : It incorporated real facts . Whole theory about Mitochondria Eve is well preserved and used very well to give otherwise straight forward storyline . Battle system is more RPG-like than action game . I've been playing RPG extensively , so this battle system came natural . Also , if you are not good at hand-on combat style , this battle system gives you breathing room to make your decision . It doesn't hurt to include gorgeous FMV , and preview disc . All told , this game is definately worth shot , at least for renting .
      • 089 4  This game is definately interesting . The story is very scientific and supernatural . The battle system was cool as well . You must let your parasite energy charge to do special attacks . ( Like MP . ) The games very short but has a replay mode so you will play it again , giving it 20 hours of gameplay . If you can pick it up cheap , then pick it up .
      • 096 4  this is a great game , no doubt about it . It has a little something for everyone ( hot chick , wicked monsters , big guns . . . etc ) . This game also has a good storyline and some cool characters . The only thing I didn't like is that the game is so short and its not very complicated . This game should take you a maximum of 2 weeks to finish ( based on a few hours of game play each day ) . But if you beat the game , a special expert mode is available in this game which is a little more challenging , and there is even some new places you can go that aren't available in the regular mode . I really enjoyed this game and I think you will too . Besides the game is cheap so buy it while you still can !
      • 144 4  This game seems to have the same gaming engine as Resident Evil . All the movie clips that come on are really kool . The game play is smooth and rich along with some nice graphics . If you have played R.E . then you will be comfortable with this games controls . Overall the game is a bit on the easy side , especially since I don't finish games too often and once you finish it you may not actually go back to it . I know I have not . Since the release of part 2 this one has dropped in price so would encourage someone to purchase it . I give it 4 stars because it really is not a bad game I just found it a little easy . I thought Resident Evil was much harder .
      • 148 4  This is an action packed game that keeps you on the edge of your seat . You get plenty of guns , graphics , horror , and it is made by the masters of RPG who brought you Final Fantasy . It is about a HOT girl who goes to the opra . Everybody bursts into flames except her . Mellisa ( the opra singer ) transforms into Eve.Eve is a creature that is set on killig everybody . This game has real sounds , cool graphics , and is very fun . It was also on the best sellers list .

    • 192 4  Interesting concept , but there are definetly much better games out there.Gameplay is bad , very confusing , and I lost interest in a matter of minutes . I expected better from SquareSoft !
      • 190 4  I bought this game and the graphics are terrible . the game is slow . . . . . waste of time

    • Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Alright , I admit it . I'm 12 . BUT , I can handle things like this game . I don't regard it as highly as i did when I was 5 - 7 years old , but I still love it . Yet somehow , I'm appalled . Its grotesque appearance and people spontaneously combusting may sound horrible , but once you know the story , it gets far better that you ever expected . The FMV sequences are astounding , it is favorably disturbing , it has the most intricate storyline I have ever seen ( polar opposite of Quake 2 ! ) , AND it is extremely better than it's sequel . I'm glad I own it ! Oh , and don't forget : THE WORST FOE LIES WITHIN THE SELF . . .
      • 006 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve - Circa 1998 GOOD : - Different and interesting story - Customizable weapons and items BAD : - Graphics looked dated , to today video game players - Tough game , some dungeons are tedious IF IT FITS YOUR TASTE : - A Sci-fi urban RPG set in NYC - Not turn based but action based , with turn based elements - Multiple endings - Customizable items and weapons GAME ITS MOST ASSOCATED TOO : - Resident Evil 2 - Parasite Eve 2 ADDITIONAL NOTES : - This game uses real sites and places from NYC
      • 023 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Alright , I admit it . I'm 12 . BUT , I can handle things like this game . I don't regard it as highly as i did when I was 5 - 7 years old , but I still love it . Yet somehow , I'm appalled . Its grotesque appearance and people spontaneously combusting may sound horrible , but once you know the story , it gets far better that you ever expected . The FMV sequences are astounding , it is favorably disturbing , it has the most intricate storyline I have ever seen ( polar opposite of Quake 2 ! ) , AND it is extremely better than it's sequel . I'm glad I own it ! Oh , and don't forget : THE WORST FOE LIES WITHIN THE SELF . . .
      • 024 4  Alright , I admit it . I'm 12 . BUT , I can handle things like this game . I don't regard it as highly as i did when I was 5 - 7 years old , but I still love it . Yet somehow , I'm appalled . Its grotesque appearance and people spontaneously combusting may sound horrible , but once you know the story , it gets far better that you ever expected . The FMV sequences are astounding , it is favorably disturbing , it has the most intricate storyline I have ever seen ( polar opposite of Quake 2 ! ) , AND it is extremely better than it's sequel . I'm glad I own it ! Oh , and don't forget : THE WORST FOE LIES WITHIN THE SELF . . .
      • 087 4  Since Parasite Eve is a PS1 game , most people overlook it and consider itan outdated , boring waste of time . The people who consider playing the game , however , shall find that their choice shall be greatly rewarded ! P.S . ( Parasite Eve ) has an awesome story line , a multitude of weapons and spells , which are called Parasite Energy , and one of the most unique and strategy-based batlle systems I have ever seen ! DO NOT OVERLOOK THIS GAME UNTIL YOU TRY IT ! TRUST ME IT WILL BE WORTH IT ! Ideliron

    • Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve is a game that blends both the survival-horror and RPG genres together , keeping the best of both worlds . Ultimately , this makes this a unique game the likes of which I've never seen successfully repeated ( yes , the sequel is quite bad ) . That being said , I really enjoyed this game , and I'm sure you will too ! Graphics ( score 7 / 10 ) : The graphics look a bit dated by today's standards , and weren't even the absolute best for their time . However , they look good enough , and are not too displeasing to the eye . The CG cutscenes still look excellent , in my opinion , and do a good job of showcasing the freaky creatures that the game features . Music ( score 8 / 10 ) : I really love the music for this game ; I even went and got the soundtrack because I enjoyed it so much . My only complaint is that the opera scene in the game uses a synthesized vocal track which sounds absolutely hideous compared to the regular opera singer's voice on the soundtrack . Why they didn't just use the un-synthesized song is beyond me . Also of note is the excellent exploration-related sound effects . I don't think I've ever heard squeakier , creepier door sounds in my life . Yes , these sounds are a bit unnaturally loud , but they are well-suited to this type of game , and add to the creepiness factor . Unfortunately , in battle sounds like gunshots are oddly muted - - eve the rocket launcher is quiet . One more thing - - even though the music itself is great , there are times when it is strangely absent . At times I can tell that the silence is used for dramatic effect , at other times it just seems random . For instance , the Weapons Department of the police station ( where I store my excess crap ) almost always has no music , but the rest of the station does . This makes no sense at all . Oh well . Rest assured that the negative points to the music really don't detract much from the overall fine experience . Characters ( score 8 / 10 ) : Aya is the main character , and the only character which you will get to control . That being said , I really liked her and think she is more than capable of carrying the game alone . Being a survival-horror sort of game , only having one character helps add to the feeling of loneliness and fear since you are on your own . One thing I really like about Aya is that she is not treated like a stereotypical girly-girl nor as a blatant sex-object . This unfortunately seems to happen a lot in games where the main character is female . She is very much a believable no-nonsense cop . After seeing too many games where the female characters fight while wearing mini-skirts and heels ( who fights monsters in a mini-skirt ? ! ) , I've really started to appreciate the fact that the designers opted for realism in Parasite Eve and put Aya in jeans , sneakers , and a jacket . It's really unusual to see such a believable female lead character , and I'm very pleased . As for the other , supporting characters ( and even Aya herself ) , they do not get a lot of background information or dialogue , and do not really get a lot of character development . The other characters are really more archetypal characters , such as the workaholic cop who doesn't spend enough time with his family , or the nerdy , socially inept scientist . Even though their personalities aren't deeply developed , you can still understand and relate to them as characters because you're familiar with the archetypes . This lack of deeper characters normally wouldn't work in a traditional RPG , but the game pulls it off well because it is more story-driven . Story ( score 9 / 10 ) : The story takes place in a fairly short amount of time ( 6 days ) , but it's very engaging . True , the premise of sentient mitochondria is a bit far-fetched , but if you suspend your disbelief , the story is incredibly enjoyable . Square did a good job of crafting a creepy tale full of hideous monsters that'll keep you on the edge of your seat . The main storyline is great , but one thing I must point out ( without spoiling anything ) is that the bonus ending ( for going through the Chrysler Building in the EX Game ) is a real bust . I felt so cheated after seeing that ending - - it is way not worth the effort to get . However if you stick to the main game , you're likely to have a great time . Battle System ( score 10 / 10 ) : The game designers did a great job of blending action elements and turn-based gameplay to give us an enjoyable hybrid . You can move Aya freely around during battle to dodge enemy attacks while waiting for your time bar to fill . Once it's full , you hit the X button to bring up an attack menu and a grid . The grid shows you the range of you're weapon . Simple , yes ? Also , you can opt to open up your menu when you get your turn and use an item instead of attacking . The game features many guns and armor which can be customized by using a tool to add features from one weapon / armor onto another . You also get bonus points when you level up which can be used to increase your inventory size , the speed of your time bar , or weapon / armor stats . Overall , I found the customization feature to be very enjoyable . Gameplay ( score 7 / 10 ) : This is a bit of a catch-all category for me . One thing that I found annoying was Aya's running speed ; it's like her feet are sticky or something because she runs really slowly . Another thing that was a bit annoying is that the game has random battles , but they aren't exactly random . There are hot spots on the floor that can trigger random battles if you happen to step in that area . Unfortunately , these are somewhat few and far between , and the more they are triggered , the lower your chances of getting that spot to trigger again . While this is good because you have fewer random battles than a normal RPG , it would've been easier to level-raise if the game featured just regular old random battles that trigger every few steps or so . Other than that , the gameplay is mostly positive . I really enjoy how you can return to previous locations to level-raise or get items ( can't leave the final area at the end of the game , unfortunately ) . I also like the fact that they kept the survival-horror feel of having limited inventory space but also gave you a convenient place you can store extra items ( in the Weapons Department of the Police Station ) . Overall , I think the game designers did a very good job of combining the best elements of survival-horror and RPG gameplay . Overall ( score 9 / 10 ) : NOTE this score is not an average ; it's my subjective overall score . If you're a fan of RPG's and always wanted to play a survival-horror game but really hate the gameplay element of the latter , then Parasite Eve is for you ! It's really quite sad that Parasite Eve is the only game I've found that successfully pulls off this blending of genres ; I really wish there were some more ( Parasite Eve 2 , unfortunately , was quite awful ) . I strongly urge you to add this game to your collection ; you won't be disappointed !
      • 001 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I have to personally say this game is one of the best games Squaresoft has ever come accross . They also need to create more games like this one . An organism which is dubbed Mitochondria has been living within humans ever sense the birth of Eve . Since all humans are descended from Eve it is only a matter of time before this living organism breaks free . You play the role of a rookie cop named Aya who is attending an opera on Christmas Eve 1997 . The singer in the opera named Melissa makes eye contact with Aya and all of a sudden people in the crowd begin to spontaneously combust . Following this , Melissa mutates and declears that Eve has been awakened and takes off . From there on out Aya tries to figure out what happened at the opera house and why her and Melissa are some how connected . A thrilling story which brings the human imagination into a battle against not only a race against time and mutations , but a battle against yourself . Seeing as though the Mitochondria is in every human being on the face of the Earth , players can put themselves in that position , and feel as though they are battling against themselves before there Mitochondria takes complete control over everything logic in their bodies . It also can make you think this could happen in reality b / c of the Mitochondria is part of your body . The best part of Parasite Eve is without a doubt the innovative battle scenes . The Parasite Eve battle engine contains an excellent mix of action and strategy that has yet to be seen in any console game before . Just like Final Fantasy VII , Parasite Eve makes use of an action bar . You can't attack , heal , or use an item until the bar is fully charged . You can however during this time dodge enemy attacks waiting for it to fill . You also have a PE bar which will fill slowly throughout the course of the battle . The PE bar allows Aya to perform special tasks such as healing herself or increasing her attack power . Overall , the battle system is extremely innovative and makes the game fun to play through . I don't think i've played an RPG in awhile in which I've actually looked forward to gaining experience and doing battle . True to its claims , Parasite Eve often looks sleek , inspired , and beautiful - like a good film . The scenery throughout the game is composed of still 3D-rendered images of mostly authentic New York locales , and the quality and detail of these various settings is astounding . Whether you're searching through Central Park in the middle of the night or rummaging through the slums early in the morning , Parasite Eve looks consistently real . The background art looks so good that you will often find yourself admiring your surroundings instead of forging onward in your quest . The various polygonal characters aren't quite as sharp as the backdrops , but their motions and actions during plot sequences are expressive and believable . As Aya , you will have to shoot your way past scores of monsters , all of which are your typical mutated urban animal variety and thence not particularly imposing . Though some of the boss monsters are both creepy and fearsome , like a particularly large and ill-tempered three-headed hound , for the most part your opposition will fail to impress . Even a discriminating connoisseur of CG cinematics would be awestruck at several animated cutscenes over the course of Parasite Eve . While the cinematic sequences are never particularly long , they are frequent and almost always amazing - all the more so toward the end of the game . Among other things , you'll witness breathtaking panoramic shots of New York City , grisly deaths or even grislier metamorphoses , and even some good old-fashioned military intervention . Though there's hardly enough CG here to make up a feature-length film , there's plenty of the stuff to keep you going all the way through . It's integrated seamlessly into the game and makes key plot sequences much more dramatic and the entire game more memorable overall . The music also adds a dramatic effect that makes it seem even more real . They need to add this music to more of their sequels to this game . If Squaresoft works hard enough I honestly believe more sequels to this like the Nintendo's Zelda could be created but these would without a question blow Zelda out of the water . I truly think a movie should be created about this game . Including part 2,3,4 whatever how many , following up on the Ultimate Being . Also the music needs to be added to the movies . My overall rating : * * * * * out of 5 stars . My overall rating : 10 out of 10 Would I buy a sequel : yes without a doubt Would I pay to see a movie about this : yes , of course and I know others who would too .
      • 072 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve is a game that blends both the survival-horror and RPG genres together , keeping the best of both worlds . Ultimately , this makes this a unique game the likes of which I've never seen successfully repeated ( yes , the sequel is quite bad ) . That being said , I really enjoyed this game , and I'm sure you will too ! Graphics ( score 7 / 10 ) : The graphics look a bit dated by today's standards , and weren't even the absolute best for their time . However , they look good enough , and are not too displeasing to the eye . The CG cutscenes still look excellent , in my opinion , and do a good job of showcasing the freaky creatures that the game features . Music ( score 8 / 10 ) : I really love the music for this game ; I even went and got the soundtrack because I enjoyed it so much . My only complaint is that the opera scene in the game uses a synthesized vocal track which sounds absolutely hideous compared to the regular opera singer's voice on the soundtrack . Why they didn't just use the un-synthesized song is beyond me . Also of note is the excellent exploration-related sound effects . I don't think I've ever heard squeakier , creepier door sounds in my life . Yes , these sounds are a bit unnaturally loud , but they are well-suited to this type of game , and add to the creepiness factor . Unfortunately , in battle sounds like gunshots are oddly muted - - eve the rocket launcher is quiet . One more thing - - even though the music itself is great , there are times when it is strangely absent . At times I can tell that the silence is used for dramatic effect , at other times it just seems random . For instance , the Weapons Department of the police station ( where I store my excess crap ) almost always has no music , but the rest of the station does . This makes no sense at all . Oh well . Rest assured that the negative points to the music really don't detract much from the overall fine experience . Characters ( score 8 / 10 ) : Aya is the main character , and the only character which you will get to control . That being said , I really liked her and think she is more than capable of carrying the game alone . Being a survival-horror sort of game , only having one character helps add to the feeling of loneliness and fear since you are on your own . One thing I really like about Aya is that she is not treated like a stereotypical girly-girl nor as a blatant sex-object . This unfortunately seems to happen a lot in games where the main character is female . She is very much a believable no-nonsense cop . After seeing too many games where the female characters fight while wearing mini-skirts and heels ( who fights monsters in a mini-skirt ? ! ) , I've really started to appreciate the fact that the designers opted for realism in Parasite Eve and put Aya in jeans , sneakers , and a jacket . It's really unusual to see such a believable female lead character , and I'm very pleased . As for the other , supporting characters ( and even Aya herself ) , they do not get a lot of background information or dialogue , and do not really get a lot of character development . The other characters are really more archetypal characters , such as the workaholic cop who doesn't spend enough time with his family , or the nerdy , socially inept scientist . Even though their personalities aren't deeply developed , you can still understand and relate to them as characters because you're familiar with the archetypes . This lack of deeper characters normally wouldn't work in a traditional RPG , but the game pulls it off well because it is more story-driven . Story ( score 9 / 10 ) : The story takes place in a fairly short amount of time ( 6 days ) , but it's very engaging . True , the premise of sentient mitochondria is a bit far-fetched , but if you suspend your disbelief , the story is incredibly enjoyable . Square did a good job of crafting a creepy tale full of hideous monsters that'll keep you on the edge of your seat . The main storyline is great , but one thing I must point out ( without spoiling anything ) is that the bonus ending ( for going through the Chrysler Building in the EX Game ) is a real bust . I felt so cheated after seeing that ending - - it is way not worth the effort to get . However if you stick to the main game , you're likely to have a great time . Battle System ( score 10 / 10 ) : The game designers did a great job of blending action elements and turn-based gameplay to give us an enjoyable hybrid . You can move Aya freely around during battle to dodge enemy attacks while waiting for your time bar to fill . Once it's full , you hit the X button to bring up an attack menu and a grid . The grid shows you the range of you're weapon . Simple , yes ? Also , you can opt to open up your menu when you get your turn and use an item instead of attacking . The game features many guns and armor which can be customized by using a tool to add features from one weapon / armor onto another . You also get bonus points when you level up which can be used to increase your inventory size , the speed of your time bar , or weapon / armor stats . Overall , I found the customization feature to be very enjoyable . Gameplay ( score 7 / 10 ) : This is a bit of a catch-all category for me . One thing that I found annoying was Aya's running speed ; it's like her feet are sticky or something because she runs really slowly . Another thing that was a bit annoying is that the game has random battles , but they aren't exactly random . There are hot spots on the floor that can trigger random battles if you happen to step in that area . Unfortunately , these are somewhat few and far between , and the more they are triggered , the lower your chances of getting that spot to trigger again . While this is good because you have fewer random battles than a normal RPG , it would've been easier to level-raise if the game featured just regular old random battles that trigger every few steps or so . Other than that , the gameplay is mostly positive . I really enjoy how you can return to previous locations to level-raise or get items ( can't leave the final area at the end of the game , unfortunately ) . I also like the fact that they kept the survival-horror feel of having limited inventory space but also gave you a convenient place you can store extra items ( in the Weapons Department of the Police Station ) . Overall , I think the game designers did a very good job of combining the best elements of survival-horror and RPG gameplay . Overall ( score 9 / 10 ) : NOTE this score is not an average ; it's my subjective overall score . If you're a fan of RPG's and always wanted to play a survival-horror game but really hate the gameplay element of the latter , then Parasite Eve is for you ! It's really quite sad that Parasite Eve is the only game I've found that successfully pulls off this blending of genres ; I really wish there were some more ( Parasite Eve 2 , unfortunately , was quite awful ) . I strongly urge you to add this game to your collection ; you won't be disappointed !
      • 099 4  As I stated in the title , this is an excellent game . There are many reasons for this . 1 ) The story line is terrific . Like most Squaresoft games , the story line will keep you involved , ensuring loss of sleep from not wanting to stop . 2 ) The graphics are amazing . The CG sequences will leave you breathless , even the graphics in the regular gameplay will make your jaw drop in pure awe . 3 ) The musical score suits the mood of the game perfectly . They have beautiful classical pieces as well as their own original , techno / instrumentals . The game does have one major downfall , the controls . The way the camera moves around , the control changes quite often . Aside from the play controls , pretty much everything else is perfect . The occasional slow load time will kick in , but that's about it . This is a game that RPG fans will love . But many gamers who are into games with great story lines or awesome CG sequences will love this game as well . Parasite Eve is one of the best PSX games to ever hit store shelves . Happy gaming .
      • 117 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve is kind of a cross between A role playing game and Resident Evil . The graphics are good , and overall it is a fun game to play . My first couple of plays on this have kept me glued to the screen for 3 hours at a time . My only problem with this game is the same I have with any RPG , once you beat it , you will be ready to trade it in for something else . Otherwise , its a great game . . . fun to play . . . . . . . . . its worth it !
      • 138 4  This game is mind numbing in it's excellence . The combat system is the best I've ever used , hands down . The storyline , instead of being a confusing and cliche mess like the rest of Square's work , is well thought out and not based around a character allergic to clothing . I was very bothered when I saw they'd ruined the series with the second , but this one is straight out the best RPG I've played .
      • 183 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Too short , too easy , very boring , really . The storyline makes little sense and is rather inconsistant ( to free the mitochondria . . . huh , really , bad attempt at bio sci-fi here ) , Aya is somewhat cool but pretty boring . The FMAs are almost all gratuitous , they very seldom have anything to do with actual story elements , and it seems Square relied only on that to sell the game . The graphic engine is good but poorly used : the pre-rendered backgrounds are no match for Resident Evil 2 . If you want a good RPG , get Xenogears or Final Fantasy Tactics , but avoid this .

    • Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve may not be as long as some die hard RPG fans may wish it be , but it is a good title . I felt that it was such a good game , but it's less than epic finishing time can leave you wanting more . The graphics were exceptionally good , but the FM。
      's were astounding . Although the FM。
      's were often very gruesome , I felt the blood and gore was often very realistic . The only other two complaints I have are that the battle field during battles was often limiting . I often found myself getting trapped in a corner by the enemy . The other thing is that I felt that voice would have added alot to the game .
      • 127 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve may not be as long as some die hard RPG fans may wish it be , but it is a good title . I felt that it was such a good game , but it's less than epic finishing time can leave you wanting more . The graphics were exceptionally good , but the FM。's were astounding . Although the FM。's were often very gruesome , I felt the blood and gore was often very realistic . The only other two complaints I have are that the battle field during battles was often limiting . I often found myself getting trapped in a corner by the enemy . The other thing is that I felt that voice would have added alot to the game .
      • 180 4  parasite eve is a good game but im on day six and i have 2 face the baby on the ship ! i keep dying ! hints ppl ! hints ! lol

    • Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Pros : It's been soooo long since I have played this game . The last time I played this game was about 5 years ago when I was 16 years old and borrowed it from a friend . I am now 21 years old and going to college ( majoring in criminal justice , imagine that ) . I was bored and was thinking of buying a game and after looking through the games online I came across parasite eve ! I really liked it when I was younger and decided to play it once again . I just recently finished beating it , and now that I'm older and being more mature I realized after playing it how realistic this game really is . My life partner , who is an expert in biology , watched me as I played and then explained to me all the scientific definitions of mitochondria and how Richard Dawkins discovered the selfish gene . Reading on what he discovered is quite amazing and very educational , btw . This is no ordinary game mind you , it's the kind of game that makes you think a lot deeper when it comes to human life and why we are here , and if we ` humans ' have a purpose for something much greater . This game teaches on things of that level and definitely doesn't make you lose brain cells . Sorry if I seem sexist but the game defiantly has one big difference that I have notice that makes it very unique from other games . The main character is a girl ! And not just any girl , but a girl that can kick butt is very courageous , able to take care of herself , and not rely on others to do the work for her . Throughout the game I sometimes forget she's a girl because she doesn't portray as your typical woman , I have even looked up to her as a role model when I was younger . Cons : The only down side for this game is that it is , unfortunately , too short and because it has great story line it's so sad that it ends so quickly . It's about a 15 hour or less game . Over all : My honest advice to the people that are thinking of buying this game . . . . GET IT ! It is definitely worth every penny , in my opinion ( if you like horror , solving puzzles , and mystery that is ) . Also , I am thinking of saving up for Parasite Eve II and let everyone know how that turns out as well , knowing that game is more expensive than the first one . Hope that you found this review helpful to you and let me know what you think . Thanks !
      • 003 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This is definitely a game for people who like there to be a strong storyline , and who want to think a little along the way . Parasite Eve is extremely absorbing , but even if you're not paying close attention to the plot you can enjoy moving through the different levels and fighting a wide variety of opponents . The strongest points in this game , I think , are the following : Your ability to modify your weapons , and combine them to create a custom super-weapon . The variety between the levels is quite nice as well , taking you through Central Park in NYC , a museum , hospital , police station . . . each with its own unique monstrous inhabitants . The end of the game is incredibly challenging but not impossible . The only annoying things are the extremely long movie segments that you can't skip past . . . the subtitled dialogue ( no voiceovers ) . . . and the interminable bonus level in the Chrysler building that is much more trouble than it's worth . I liked this so much that I sought out the book that it was based on , even though it's only available in Japanese . Oh yeah , and although the movie segments are long and unavoidable - - they're breathtakingly gorgeous , for the most part .
      • 008 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I love this game ! I know I'm only 11 and my comments aren't importent but please play this game ! It's great and fasinating ! I LOVE the movie parts and the great storyline . I don't know why people complain about subtitles . If it was longer it might tie up there with Final Fanasy 7 ! ( sigh ) It's a very additive game .
      • 012 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This game had a great combat system , where you could at a glance see what you could and couldnt attack . Images and short movies are some of the best I have seen in a game . Story was far easy to guess , but still original , and credit for that . BUT , my problem is this . I beat the game the first day I played it . It was far to short to ever get into it before it was over .
      • 013 4  This game had a great combat system , where you could at a glance see what you could and couldnt attack . Images and short movies are some of the best I have seen in a game . Story was far easy to guess , but still original , and credit for that . BUT , my problem is this . I beat the game the first day I played it . It was far to short to ever get into it before it was over .
      • 020 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Pros : It's been soooo long since I have played this game . The last time I played this game was about 5 years ago when I was 16 years old and borrowed it from a friend . I am now 21 years old and going to college ( majoring in criminal justice , imagine that ) . I was bored and was thinking of buying a game and after looking through the games online I came across parasite eve ! I really liked it when I was younger and decided to play it once again . I just recently finished beating it , and now that I'm older and being more mature I realized after playing it how realistic this game really is . My life partner , who is an expert in biology , watched me as I played and then explained to me all the scientific definitions of mitochondria and how Richard Dawkins discovered the selfish gene . Reading on what he discovered is quite amazing and very educational , btw . This is no ordinary game mind you , it's the kind of game that makes you think a lot deeper when it comes to human life and why we are here , and if we ` humans ' have a purpose for something much greater . This game teaches on things of that level and definitely doesn't make you lose brain cells . Sorry if I seem sexist but the game defiantly has one big difference that I have notice that makes it very unique from other games . The main character is a girl ! And not just any girl , but a girl that can kick butt is very courageous , able to take care of herself , and not rely on others to do the work for her . Throughout the game I sometimes forget she's a girl because she doesn't portray as your typical woman , I have even looked up to her as a role model when I was younger . Cons : The only down side for this game is that it is , unfortunately , too short and because it has great story line it's so sad that it ends so quickly . It's about a 15 hour or less game . Over all : My honest advice to the people that are thinking of buying this game . . . . GET IT ! It is definitely worth every penny , in my opinion ( if you like horror , solving puzzles , and mystery that is ) . Also , I am thinking of saving up for Parasite Eve II and let everyone know how that turns out as well , knowing that game is more expensive than the first one . Hope that you found this review helpful to you and let me know what you think . Thanks !
      • 021 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Pros : It's been soooo long since I have played this game . The last time I played this game was about 5 years ago when I was 16 years old and borrowed it from a friend . I am now 21 years old and going to college ( majoring in criminal justice , imagine that ) . I was bored and was thinking of buying a game and after looking through the games online I came across parasite eve ! I really liked it when I was younger and decided to play it once again . I just recently finished beating it , and now that I'm older and being more mature I realized after playing it how realistic this game really is . My life partner , who is an expert in biology , watched me as I played and then explained to me all the scientific definitions of mitochondria and how Richard Dawkins discovered the selfish gene . Reading on what he discovered is quite amazing and very educational , btw . This is no ordinary game mind you , it's the kind of game that makes you think a lot deeper when it comes to human life and why we are here , and if we ` humans ' have a purpose for something much greater . This game teaches on things of that level and definitely doesn't make you lose brain cells . Sorry if I seem sexist but the game defiantly has one big difference that I have notice that makes it very unique from other games . The main character is a girl ! And not just any girl , but a girl that can kick butt is very courageous , able to take care of herself , and not rely on others to do the work for her . Throughout the game I sometimes forget she's a girl because she doesn't portray as your typical woman , I have even looked up to her as a role model when I was younger . Cons : The only down side for this game is that it is , unfortunately , too short and because it has great story line it's so sad that it ends so quickly . It's about a 15 hour or less game . Over all : My honest advice to the people that are thinking of buying this game . . . . GET IT ! It is definitely worth every penny , in my opinion ( if you like horror , solving puzzles , and mystery that is ) . Also , I am thinking of saving up for Parasite Eve II and let everyone know how that turns out as well , knowing that game is more expensive than the first one . Hope that you found this review helpful to you and let me know what you think . Thanks !
      • 022 4  Pros : It's been soooo long since I have played this game . The last time I played this game was about 5 years ago when I was 16 years old and borrowed it from a friend . I am now 21 years old and going to college ( majoring in criminal justice , imagine that ) . I was bored and was thinking of buying a game and after looking through the games online I came across parasite eve ! I really liked it when I was younger and decided to play it once again . I just recently finished beating it , and now that I'm older and being more mature I realized after playing it how realistic this game really is . My life partner , who is an expert in biology , watched me as I played and then explained to me all the scientific definitions of mitochondria and how Richard Dawkins discovered the selfish gene . Reading on what he discovered is quite amazing and very educational , btw . This is no ordinary game mind you , it's the kind of game that makes you think a lot deeper when it comes to human life and why we are here , and if we ` humans ' have a purpose for something much greater . This game teaches on things of that level and definitely doesn't make you lose brain cells . Sorry if I seem sexist but the game defiantly has one big difference that I have notice that makes it very unique from other games . The main character is a girl ! And not just any girl , but a girl that can kick butt is very courageous , able to take care of herself , and not rely on others to do the work for her . Throughout the game I sometimes forget she's a girl because she doesn't portray as your typical woman , I have even looked up to her as a role model when I was younger . Cons : The only down side for this game is that it is , unfortunately , too short and because it has great story line it's so sad that it ends so quickly . It's about a 15 hour or less game . Over all : My honest advice to the people that are thinking of buying this game . . . . GET IT ! It is definitely worth every penny , in my opinion ( if you like horror , solving puzzles , and mystery that is ) . Also , I am thinking of saving up for Parasite Eve II and let everyone know how that turns out as well , knowing that game is more expensive than the first one . Hope that you found this review helpful to you and let me know what you think . Thanks !
      • 026 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve was not only exciting and good looking , it was mind engulfing . If your looking for an RPG that will keep you locked in your room without modern society and just a joystick , then this is definitely the game for you .
      • 030 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I had never heard of this game until I bought it , and while it was fun , it was short . The visuals were wonderful , coupled with the exciting blend of science and fantasy any fan of RPGs will like it . I had been looking for a unique game and I found it . There were morphing sewer rats , a six foot tall mutant opera singer , and one confused player . That's what made it good . I wanted to play until I put all the peices of the story together , which wasn't long . The different places to explore and the customized weapons were a big plus , the relativly easy boss fights may have been a tad dissapointing , but impossible fight frustrate the gamer , and with Parasite Eve's complex story , ther was little room for frustration . It was about survival and answers . I really liked it , and even thought the story itself left me thinking , Is that all ? , I would buy it again . A plus side to the minimal game play is the EX game . 77 some odd floors of powerful weapons , old foes , and one big surprise waiting at the top , but I won't spoil all the fun . Let's just say that you don't need to finish the game a second time to discover the true ending of Parasite Eve . I can't wait for the sequal , it's the answer to my question , Is that all ?
      • 038 4  Before you fanatics about this game send me hate mail like you might for all those who give this game lower than three stars , hear me out . I found many downers in this game , but to soften the blow , I will elaborate on the plusses first . Okay , you want the ultimate drawing board idea for a battle sequence ? Well , here you go ; the whole blueprint for the interface is brilliant . Also , I will agree that all those that say the plot is either lacking or just plain awful are wrong ! I thought that the plot was exellent , esspecailly considering the size of the game . I also liked the movie like music , and the graphics , esspecially the cinemas , are superb . However , I think that the gameplay was butchered , even worse than that of Shadow Madness . Also , the navigation is hard with the background camera angles , the walking and running are slow , and the bosses are too hard unless you've mastered the ability of the tool ( I have not ) . Lastly , I will also state that after liking the music , I got the soundtrack , and found it to be hightly lacking in overall originality in composistion . While highly movie like , it had almost no purely listening only qualities . Let's just finish off by saying that this game should have become one of the movies that Square Pictures is going to make ( after the FF movie ) , but as a game on top of the extrordinatry cinematic aspects , I found it missing some .
      • 042 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve is a good game . . Its more easier to control compare to Resident Evil . . And I really like the story , its like watching a movie . You have to play the game first in order for you to understand the story . . I already finish the game but I just started on the EX-GAME . . I cant wait for the sequel . . . The japanese version is already out and the US version will be out probably this fall . . . . Remember The worst foe lies within the self
      • 044 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve is a wonderful rpg . A great plot and simplistic gameplay offers a breath of fresh air to those seeking an alternative to the heavey duty rpg like FF8 . I highly recommend it .
      • 046 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Probably one of the most Must Have RPG games out there . Filled with great graphics , action , plot , and of course , weapons . I could not stop playing this game , its very intense , and moment by moment u want to find out who Eve is .
      • 051 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I am an experienced gamer who owns every hot system including PS2 . The game Parasite Eve is very underrated . It has amazing graphics , gameplay with tons of actions , awsome full motion videos , and much more . This is one of the best PSX RPG's ever made . It sure beats FF7 and comes very close to FF8 . Your thumbs will burn and turn red , because you're not going to be able to stop playing . The plot keeps you wandering what's next , and what if . The graphics and sound are spectacular for the PSX . It has practically no cons except for a few glitches during intense gameplay . The bosses are tough , the graphics are good , the sound and movies are realistic , and the gameplay is burning hot . To wrap it up , I'd say even though this is an old game its still great and beats any FF except 8 . If you don't own FF8 and are looking for a great , inexpensive RPG , get this . If you don't have any RPG's , get this . If you're just looking for an RPG with great sound , graphics , gameplay , and plot , get this .
      • 053 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I love Square , yes I do , and so I usually love everything they develop and publish . Parasite Eve , although it had an interesting premise and a lot of promise really failed to deliver in that I finished the game in a weekend . There just isn't a lot of side stuff nor replay value , recommend renting before buying .
      • 055 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve was my first game for my PS1 system and I do not , in any way , regret getting this awesome game ! Yes , the game is short , but there's still the ex-game to play ( which is no different other than you get to visit the Chrysler Building and try to unlock the second ending ) . My favorite thing about this game are the awesome MVP's of animals changing into mutant monsters . This game is a must-buy for all Playstation gamers ! This game gets 5 * S * T * A * R * S !
      • 057 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I have always wanted to play parasite eve because i have heard great things . When i first went through the first day , i couldn't believe it . Not only was i moved and stunned when i completed the game but i was certain that parasite eve was a gold mine . A story like no other , parasite eve is a natural in the field of originaliy and not to mention the story that goes along . An RPG Shooter will always be a great combination that squaresoft has created and i hope that there will be plenty more where that came from .
      • 059 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This game is one of the best games that I have played on the PLaystation console . It has a brilliantly intricate storyline with many twists to keep you surprised here and there , and the fact that all of the science in it is real just makes your blood turn in to ice . ( i am doing this research in school ) . The smooth cut scenes are grizly , with a lot of blood and goop to get you creeped to the point of no return . The battle system is original , and it is really good because there will be a lot of enemy attacks in the last two parts that you will defineitly want to avoid . Dont get me wrong , there are the drawbacks : 1 . This game is too short . It took me about 10 1 / 2 hours to beat it . 2 . The final bosses ( eves 3 , 4 , ultimate being stages 1 - 4 ) are the easiest bosses in the game , similar to Zelda . Overall , this game is excellent . I would reccommend it to any RPG / Action gamer . And hey , its from Squaresoft-how can you compare to that ?
      • 061 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) please remember what time this game came out : - ) pe is a very differnt game from what we all play now , which is overly spawned fps games which are getting boring . . . . the game play is very unique , somewhat simular to resident evil except re doesnt have the range dome for targeting . the story is solid , another trait a lot of games have lost , and somewhat educational ( at the cellular level ) but all together fun and worth trying but its getting harder to find . . . . .
      • 062 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) please remember what time this game came out : - ) pe is a very differnt game from what we all play now , which is overly spawned fps games which are getting boring . . . . the game play is very unique , somewhat simular to resident evil except re doesnt have the range dome for targeting . the story is solid , another trait a lot of games have lost , and somewhat educational ( at the cellular level ) but all together fun and worth trying but its getting harder to find . . . . .
      • 063 4  please remember what time this game came out : - ) pe is a very differnt game from what we all play now , which is overly spawned fps games which are getting boring . . . . the game play is very unique , somewhat simular to resident evil except re doesnt have the range dome for targeting . the story is solid , another trait a lot of games have lost , and somewhat educational ( at the cellular level ) but all together fun and worth trying but its getting harder to find . . . . .
      • 064 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) My sister bought this game when it first came out , and I have been wanting to buy some old PS games , preferably new , since I miss the old controls . But $125 bucks , really ? ? I mean it is a great game for its time , but not $125 bucks worth ! ! !
      • 069 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Once you get used to the graphis this is a really fun game . It's a horror genre game , but the RPG style of battle makes it possible for even a coward like me to play it . It's very story line driven which i enjoy since i'm a casual gamer at best . Highly recomended .
      • 070 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Once you get used to the graphis this is a really fun game . It's a horror genre game , but the RPG style of battle makes it possible for even a coward like me to play it . It's very story line driven which i enjoy since i'm a casual gamer at best . Highly recomended .
      • 076 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This a pretty good rpg for the ps1 which has a very in depth story line and has a nice fighting system . Overall I give this game five stars
      • 085 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) The music in this game is the best I've heard , for - any - video game . Judith Siirila's voice is absolutely amazing , and the storyline is great too . It's got a weird feel to it , but I really enjoyed it .
      • 106 4  Gameplay = boring as hell . . . graphics = amazing story = what rpg's are all about I found this game a little to short compared to other rpg ( 15 + hours ) . the battle system and gameplay was not to fun either . But in the areas this game lacks , it more then makes up for in the story department .
      • 107 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Well , for a ground-breaking cinematic RPG which supposedly defies the bounds of all previous RPG genres , I found Parasite Eve to be lacking . Good stuff : - The plotline is enticing enough to keep me moving throughout the game , hoping for some kind of conclusion . - The FMV is all very nicely done , given the date of creation . - Battle system IS actually very different from most other RPGs out there , especially ones made by Square . - The weapons armor system ( assemble / disassemble with tools , supertools , etc ) is fun to toy with and very easy to learn . Bad stuff : - There is no conclusion to the plotline . - The game is far too easy . I clocked myself at beating it in 7 hours , 9 minutes ( not straight game time , broken up over a week ) . I never experienced a challenging section . - Very little strategy involved in fighting : just point , shoot , kill , heal when needed . I expected more from a 3d environment game with different ranges of weaponry , etc . Get the game if you're a Square fan , or if you enjoy RPGs in general . But if you're looking for a good action / RPG combo , get something along the lines of Vagrant Story , or even Zelda 64 .
      • 108 4  Well , for a ground-breaking cinematic RPG which supposedly defies the bounds of all previous RPG genres , I found Parasite Eve to be lacking . Good stuff : - The plotline is enticing enough to keep me moving throughout the game , hoping for some kind of conclusion . - The FMV is all very nicely done , given the date of creation . - Battle system IS actually very different from most other RPGs out there , especially ones made by Square . - The weapons armor system ( assemble / disassemble with tools , supertools , etc ) is fun to toy with and very easy to learn . Bad stuff : - There is no conclusion to the plotline . - The game is far too easy . I clocked myself at beating it in 7 hours , 9 minutes ( not straight game time , broken up over a week ) . I never experienced a challenging section . - Very little strategy involved in fighting : just point , shoot , kill , heal when needed . I expected more from a 3d environment game with different ranges of weaponry , etc . Get the game if you're a Square fan , or if you enjoy RPGs in general . But if you're looking for a good action / RPG combo , get something along the lines of Vagrant Story , or even Zelda 64 .
      • 109 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This is one of my very favorite games . I rented it many times before I actually bought it , becuase i figured i missed so much the first few times i wanted it to own for myself . so my review . . . ; ) it's a role playing game , on the same idea as final fantasy , but the battle system is different . it takes a little while to get used to the menus and learning how to combine weapons was a little tricky for me . there are some really graphic parts , like mutating mice , that are a little sick ! course it adds to the story , and makes it interesting . a good gamer can beat this game in less than a week , but luckily the game has an EX mode that is harder and has a new area , and it's tougher so the game doesnt lose its edge . if it wasnt so short and the main character could run a little faster ( that's SO exasperating ! ) then it would have gotten five stars .
      • 123 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This game has a awsome story line and great graphics ! It is kinda like a RPG and a Action game in one . The battle screen is itnerusting and so are the vidios in it , thay are very realistic and graphic ! The only thing that disapointed me in this game was that the game play hours were not that long and that is pretty rare by a game that is built by Square Soft . If you like Science Fiction movies then you will love this game ! The story line in it is more like a movie then a vidio game but Square always has the best story lines if you ask me !
      • 125 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Now i got this game for christmas and at first i thought it was not gonna be any good but i started playing it and i loved it it mixed my 2 favorite games , resident evil and final fantasy 8 . I also love that you can dodge enemy fire while battling . the storyline is great and the puzzles are fun . As for those I'm pretty sure how to play an RPG Gamers , GIVE IT A CHANCE ! you'll really like it .
      • 129 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) this game was good but it was lacking . i loved the cut scenes and I'll tell you theres lots of them and they're very detailed . The battle system is good and upgrading weapons is quite original . but the dialogue is what really brings down the game . it take forever to get through a message . they really should have added voices . the pace is way too slow . also squaresoft is known for great stories and character developement but this ones just lame . it took me less than 10 hours for me to beat it.i liked it but WAY to short . it was good but like said not great .
      • 131 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Amazing graphics , excellent gameplay and an intriging storyline make Parasite Eve one of the best games ever available . Our hero is fantastic , and the views of New York are amazing .
      • 133 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Square's cinematic RPG is game with not much excitment in it . The game starts off with a new concept for its plot , which has great potential . But the game lacks in its other departments . First the game is slow , and very boring . It's nothing more than to chase the boss around the city trying to prevent the game's boss from doing any evil . With that said , now everyone pretty much knows the premise for the game . The gameplay isn't that great , and there isn't too much on characterization for the one person you control . As earlier said , the plot held great potential but the game just could carry it off . On the plus side the game did have some of the best FMVs ( Full Motion Videos ) not seen anywhere else ( except Final Fantasy VIII ) , and the graphics were pretty good . But besides its eye-candy Parasite Eve was not much of a ' good ' game and there are certainly plenty of others to look for !
      • 135 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) this game was fun to play . it was for my boyfriend's birthday and he was shocked i had found it . thanks
      • 136 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) this game was fun to play . it was for my boyfriend's birthday and he was shocked i had found it . thanks
      • 151 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This game while pretty in some points suffers from some moments of stereotypical dialogue ( cop moaning about his ex , kid and the rest of the world being less important than his job ) . I wish the encounters would have been a bit more open ended than the location oriented encounters in the early parts of the game . I like being able to bulk up a bit before a baddie
      • 153 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This game is a great game but if you get easily scared or you get grosed out eaisly either don't get the game or just don't watch some of the fmv scenes . It was one of the best games I have played . I don't own it but I helped my friend beat it . It was tons of fun . It came close to being my favourite game but it couldn't top the fun factor in lunar or ffvii . but overall a great game !
      • 155 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) CG the best other then FF8 . Graphic are also pretty good . Story line has major potential but falls seriously short in all ways that matter . Also there is absoulutely no character development in the main character . But my major complaint is I beat the game in just 8 HOURS and after you beat it you don't feel like replaying it ever again . With the release of SaGa Frontier and Brave Fencer Musashi ( Both Mediocre Games at best ) i've just about lost faith in Square . If not for Xenogears I would have .
      • 161 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I am a player not a colector so when I buy a game I want it as new as possable . I buy older games because they have better story lines then the newer ones . I love parasite eve because it like resident evil . Good story line , and greate game play . New vido game and more in to grafic than story line .
      • 162 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I am a player not a colector so when I buy a game I want it as new as possable . I buy older games because they have better story lines then the newer ones . I love parasite eve because it like resident evil . Good story line , and greate game play . New vido game and more in to grafic than story line .
      • 165 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This game is beatable which makes it a great game to have . Unlike Final Fantasy VII which is impossible to beat . This game has great graphics and your not gonna get lost in the middle of some desert map like in other RPG's .
      • 167 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This * could * have been a great game . The video graphics are awesome but the game drags , IMHO , because of its subtitles , which at least for me , were really irritating after a while . I think Squaresoft should have employed some voice actors for this one .
      • 170 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Although the game did not totally suck , I must say this title did not agree with me . The story was a let-down compared the other Square games . It was way too short , I finishied in about four or five days , not even sitting there on the couch for the whole time . The characters were boring and bland , so I had no feeling for them whatsoever . Then to top it off the story was not that much of a jewel either . I would not waste your money if I were you because this game does not feel like an RPG , it's almost a direct bite off RE . The only good thing was the FMVs
      • 172 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) i have not played the first pe i bet its a great game and this one is too the gameplay is awsome the storyline can be confusing but its still good the sound is good if u have played re games this is not spooky at all lol all of this can rival a ps2 xbox or gamecube game thats what i think its awsome its a must buy go get it
      • 174 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I got this game expecting a lot . I was very disappointed . But first the good . The game is innovative , being a departure from the standard RPG by Squaresoft . The battle system was a good attempt , but didn't work too well . The cinematic features of the game were not disappointing . The cut scenes were wonderful and the overall graphics were pretty good . The storyline was interesting as well . Unfortunately , that did not make up for the confusing nature of the game . The weapon modification system did not work well , and as I said before , the battle system did not end up being as good as it could have been . The gameplay was not immensely fun either . Call it my opinion , but I did not enjoy this game at all and couldn't wait to trade it in .
      • 176 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This game has an interesting storyline , and some good cinematic sequences , but I was disappointed with certain aspects . For instance , you aren't able to bypass the cinematic scenes . . . . this can be annoying when re-doing a level multiple times . Also , most of the dialog is read-only ( rather than spoken on the soundtrack ) . For a game with it all , I'd suggest Metal Gear Solid as a far more superior game .
      • 181 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This game was pretty disgusting . I didn't like it . Although it did have some pretty good secrets . 1 - 10 Graphics : 10 Gameplay : 10 Sound : 7
      • 189 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I bought this game and the graphics are terrible . the game is slow . . . . . waste of time
      • 191 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Interesting concept , but there are definetly much better games out there.Gameplay is bad , very confusing , and I lost interest in a matter of minutes . I expected better from SquareSoft !

    • The graphics look a bit dated by today's standards , and weren't even the absolute best for their time . However , they look good enough , and are not too displeasing to the eye . The CG cutscenes still look excellent , in my opinion , and do a good job of showcasing the freaky creatures that the game features . Music ( score 8 / 10 ) : I really love the music for this game ; I even went and got the soundtrack because I enjoyed it so much . My only complaint is that the opera scene in the game uses a synthesized vocal track which sounds absolutely hideous compared to the regular opera singer's voice on the soundtrack . Why they didn't just use the un-synthesized song is beyond me . Also of note is the excellent exploration-related sound effects . I don't think I've ever heard squeakier , creepier door sounds in my life . Yes , these sounds are a bit unnaturally loud , but they are well-suited to this type of game , and add to the creepiness factor . Unfortunately , in battle sounds like gunshots are oddly muted - - eve the rocket launcher is quiet . One more thing - - even though the music itself is great , there are times when it is strangely absent . At times I can tell that the silence is used for dramatic effect , at other times it just seems random . For instance , the Weapons Department of the police station ( where I store my excess crap ) almost always has no music , but the rest of the station does . This makes no sense at all . Oh well . Rest assured that the negative points to the music really don't detract much from the overall fine experience . Characters ( score 8 / 10 ) : Aya is the main character , and the only character which you will get to control . That being said , I really liked her and think she is more than capable of carrying the game alone . Being a survival-horror sort of game , only having one character helps add to the feeling of loneliness and fear since you are on your own . One thing I really like about Aya is that she is not treated like a stereotypical girly-girl nor as a blatant sex-object . This unfortunately seems to happen a lot in games where the main character is female . She is very much a believable no-nonsense cop . After seeing too many games where the female characters fight while wearing mini-skirts and heels ( who fights monsters in a mini-skirt ? ! ) , I've really started to appreciate the fact that the designers opted for realism in Parasite Eve and put Aya in jeans , sneakers , and a jacket . It's really unusual to see such a believable female lead character , and I'm very pleased . As for the other , supporting characters ( and even Aya herself ) , they do not get a lot of background information or dialogue , and do not really get a lot of character development . The other characters are really more archetypal characters , such as the workaholic cop who doesn't spend enough time with his family , or the nerdy , socially inept scientist . Even though their personalities aren't deeply developed , you can still understand and relate to them as characters because you're familiar with the archetypes . This lack of deeper characters normally wouldn't work in a traditional RPG , but the game pulls it off well because it is more story-driven . Story ( score 9 / 10 ) : The story takes place in a fairly short amount of time ( 6 days ) , but it's very engaging . True , the premise of sentient mitochondria is a bit far-fetched , but if you suspend your disbelief , the story is incredibly enjoyable . Square did a good job of crafting a creepy tale full of hideous monsters that'll keep you on the edge of your seat . The main storyline is great , but one thing I must point out ( without spoiling anything ) is that the bonus ending ( for going through the Chrysler Building in the EX Game ) is a real bust . I felt so cheated after seeing that ending - - it is way not worth the effort to get . However if you stick to the main game , you're likely to have a great time . Battle System ( score 10 / 10 ) : The game designers did a great job of blending action elements and turn-based gameplay to give us an enjoyable hybrid . You can move Aya freely around during battle to dodge enemy attacks while waiting for your time bar to fill . Once it's full , you hit the X button to bring up an attack menu and a grid . The grid shows you the range of you're weapon . Simple , yes ? Also , you can opt to open up your menu when you get your turn and use an item instead of attacking . The game features many guns and armor which can be customized by using a tool to add features from one weapon / armor onto another . You also get bonus points when you level up which can be used to increase your inventory size , the speed of your time bar , or weapon / armor stats . Overall , I found the customization feature to be very enjoyable . Gameplay ( score 7 / 10 ) : This is a bit of a catch-all category for me . One thing that I found annoying was Aya's running speed ; it's like her feet are sticky or something because she runs really slowly . Another thing that was a bit annoying is that the game has random battles , but they aren't exactly random . There are hot spots on the floor that can trigger random battles if you happen to step in that area . Unfortunately , these are somewhat few and far between , and the more they are triggered , the lower your chances of getting that spot to trigger again . While this is good because you have fewer random battles than a normal RPG , it would've been easier to level-raise if the game featured just regular old random battles that trigger every few steps or so . Other than that , the gameplay is mostly positive . I really enjoy how you can return to previous locations to level-raise or get items ( can't leave the final area at the end of the game , unfortunately ) . I also like the fact that they kept the survival-horror feel of having limited inventory space but also gave you a convenient place you can store extra items ( in the Weapons Department of the Police Station ) . Overall , I think the game designers did a very good job of combining the best elements of survival-horror and RPG gameplay . Overall ( score 9 / 10 ) : NOTE this score is not an average ; it's my subjective overall score . If you're a fan of RPG's and always wanted to play a survival-horror game but really hate the gameplay element of the latter , then Parasite Eve is for you ! It's really quite sad that Parasite Eve is the only game I've found that successfully pulls off this blending of genres ; I really wish there were some more ( Parasite Eve 2 , unfortunately , was quite awful ) . I strongly urge you to add this game to your collection ; you won't be disappointed !
      • 010 4  . . . and I still have the game in good condition . When i first bought my playstion , this was the frist game i played , hence the first RPG i ever played . I got it cause my friend said its good , and i saw the commerical ( the one with the helicopter and the slime and Aya ) and figured it would be good . Thank god i was right . Let's get into the battle system : Now THIS is the meat of the game , for the most part.For me , in some games , I think that the battle system is the potatoes in an RPG . If its good , then you won't be bored . No , I will not compare this game to Final Fantasy or its sequel . This is Parasite Eve review , not my turn to play fan-boy . Your midocondria ( i think ) gives you powers . Like heal HP , Haste , Detox , and attacks . Your PE will we restored slowly in battle . While its restoring you can dodge your enemys attacks , and counter attack when your AT bar fills up . AT is active time , where a lil bar fills up depending your level and when its full you attack . And you can't attack just anywhere , mind you . You have a grid that is your range . Enemy out of range ( grid ) you will miss . Easy , but will keep you on your toes , and will be hard because you have usally more than one enemy to deal with . Now THIS is the meat of the game , for the most part . The Story is Amazing . Just too short , but got me glued to my TV set . I will not say anything bou the story cause you already know by other reviews . The sound is good , not great . Primal Eyes ( the theme song ) is geat with its fast paced piano solo . Your ganna be hooked on this game , and will want to know what the title , Pasasite Eve , really means . You will know soon enough . Like i said this game is great and its my first Playstion game . Now i own most of the final fantasy i own both chrono games , and i have a vast libary of Rpgs , and all because of this lil game . And it wasn't Final fantasy VII that got me hooked . It was Parasite Eve .
      • 014 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Many people may play this game and think , What a boring game or It's too slow or Graphics were horrible . I don't think so . I enjoyed it , because you really have to get into the plot . Aya was cool , and the monsters were hot . The FMVs were realistic and exciting . Why people don't like it , I just don't know . I would have given this game 5 stars , except for the little known reason that you have to read what the character was saying . I think the reason why many people don't like it is because they expected it to be something like what they were used to . Please , guys , try this game ! As I said before , I really enjoyed playing it ! Oh , and ALSO probably some people may not like to think about things like the puzzles in the game.For one thing , you can't expect just to play a game and not even have to think about what you are playing , including the interesting facts about the mitochondria . And , well , guys , that is just a part of the game that can't be cut out . Here's some advice , Try the game ! If you don't like it , it's ok , because everyone is entitled to their own opinions . But just check out this great game . You won't regret it !
      • 016 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve is , without a doubt in my mind , one of the many great games for Playstation . It's an RPG game mixed with a bit of sci-fi action . Now , as I'm looking through these reviews , I can't believe some of them . Some people beat 1 / 5 of the game and thinks that qualifies them to write a review . It doesn't . One review I read said the guy hated it but didn't finish the game and another guy wrote a review only to ask for help on a boss fight . . . ? You really should finish the game and then write a review . Anyway , back to business . The year is 1997 and it's Christmas Eve . You play as Aya Brea , a 25 - year-old NYPD cop who just arrived at Carnegie Hall ( which is featuring an opera ) with her boyfriend . The show is a disaster from the start . No , the actors didn't forget their lines . It was something more - serious . When the lead singer ( who we believe is Melissa Pearce at first ) starts her solo , everyone in the audience bursts into flames , except Aya and her date . When everyone in the theater is pretty much dead , Aya whips out her pistol and confronts the actress who identifies herself as Eve . To make up for the relatively short game , the producers put in an ex-game , which is only available after completing the normal game at least once . The ex-game is the same as the normal game except you gain entrance to the Chrysler Building . In there , you have to climb 77 floors and encounter a boss every 10 floors . During your climb , you gain items that are not available in the normal game and you get more powerful weapons and armor . On the 77th floor , the final boss awaits you . Defeating it will unlock the second ending to Parasite Eve . I don't want to spoil the game for people . This game is one of the first games I've played on Playstation and I loved it right away . I do believe that this game will be played by many gamers for years to come but when I played it and beat the game , I was still confused by a few parts of the game . Maybe this is just me but I had to rent the 1997 Parasite Eve film ( which covers the Japan incident as mentioned by Maeda ) and that helped me answer my questions . I believe that a video game should answer all of the gamer's questions and that someone should not have to refer to a film to get those questions answered , which is why the 4 / 5 stars for the overall rating . But still , this game is fascinating and I highly recommend it . 5 / 5 for fun and 4 / 5 overall .
      • 017 4  Parasite Eve is , without a doubt in my mind , one of the many great games for Playstation . It's an RPG game mixed with a bit of sci-fi action . Now , as I'm looking through these reviews , I can't believe some of them . Some people beat 1 / 5 of the game and thinks that qualifies them to write a review . It doesn't . One review I read said the guy hated it but didn't finish the game and another guy wrote a review only to ask for help on a boss fight . . . ? You really should finish the game and then write a review . Anyway , back to business . The year is 1997 and it's Christmas Eve . You play as Aya Brea , a 25 - year-old NYPD cop who just arrived at Carnegie Hall ( which is featuring an opera ) with her boyfriend . The show is a disaster from the start . No , the actors didn't forget their lines . It was something more - serious . When the lead singer ( who we believe is Melissa Pearce at first ) starts her solo , everyone in the audience bursts into flames , except Aya and her date . When everyone in the theater is pretty much dead , Aya whips out her pistol and confronts the actress who identifies herself as Eve . To make up for the relatively short game , the producers put in an ex-game , which is only available after completing the normal game at least once . The ex-game is the same as the normal game except you gain entrance to the Chrysler Building . In there , you have to climb 77 floors and encounter a boss every 10 floors . During your climb , you gain items that are not available in the normal game and you get more powerful weapons and armor . On the 77th floor , the final boss awaits you . Defeating it will unlock the second ending to Parasite Eve . I don't want to spoil the game for people . This game is one of the first games I've played on Playstation and I loved it right away . I do believe that this game will be played by many gamers for years to come but when I played it and beat the game , I was still confused by a few parts of the game . Maybe this is just me but I had to rent the 1997 Parasite Eve film ( which covers the Japan incident as mentioned by Maeda ) and that helped me answer my questions . I believe that a video game should answer all of the gamer's questions and that someone should not have to refer to a film to get those questions answered , which is why the 4 / 5 stars for the overall rating . But still , this game is fascinating and I highly recommend it . 5 / 5 for fun and 4 / 5 overall .
      • 028 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I've never been a fan of RPGs . My introduction to the RPG world was a Final Fantasy and it had me screaming as I waited for the enemy to make his move and kick my ass . But Parasite Eve is an exception . I first played PE2 and , as a survival horror style game , it was pretty good and left me wanting the whole story . PE is amazing . I was completely engrossed by the story line of mitochondria rapidly evolving . I kind of liked how I could upgrade weapons and powers , standard RPG stuff I guess . What really had me hooked on this game was that it had survival horror elements and was NOT a stupid turn based magic battle . The graphics are good , it's PSX , so unless you're some next-gen moron raving graphics are god , you wont be disappointed . The only downsides to PE is that everyone walks with a stick up their . . . as in Resident Evil . Meh , no biggie . Oh , but those annoying magically appearing monsters . How I hate you . It becomes annoying very quickly when you just cleared a room , return , and a 20 foot monster and his posse materialize themselves out of thin air . As for sound : Music was decent . I'm a big Silent Hill fan so this was a big step down for me . The opera music was atmospheric but everything else was just average . This is a game where the pros b * * * * slap the cons and give birth to a classic . If you like survival horrors , and I guess RPGs also , don't skip on this CINEMATIC GAME MASTERPIECE ( a lot of people miss out on the fact this is a game that plays out like a movie ) . Oh , P.S . : WHERE THE HELL IS THE REMAKE FOR THIS , SQUARE ? ! DON'T ALLOW THIS GAME TO BE FORGOTTEN WITH OTHER PSX CLASSICS . AT LEAST SELL THE F-KING RIGHTS TO KONAMI . TEAM SILENT WOULD TREAT THIS BABY RIGHT .
      • 029 4  I've never been a fan of RPGs . My introduction to the RPG world was a Final Fantasy and it had me screaming as I waited for the enemy to make his move and kick my ass . But Parasite Eve is an exception . I first played PE2 and , as a survival horror style game , it was pretty good and left me wanting the whole story . PE is amazing . I was completely engrossed by the story line of mitochondria rapidly evolving . I kind of liked how I could upgrade weapons and powers , standard RPG stuff I guess . What really had me hooked on this game was that it had survival horror elements and was NOT a stupid turn based magic battle . The graphics are good , it's PSX , so unless you're some next-gen moron raving graphics are god , you wont be disappointed . The only downsides to PE is that everyone walks with a stick up their . . . as in Resident Evil . Meh , no biggie . Oh , but those annoying magically appearing monsters . How I hate you . It becomes annoying very quickly when you just cleared a room , return , and a 20 foot monster and his posse materialize themselves out of thin air . As for sound : Music was decent . I'm a big Silent Hill fan so this was a big step down for me . The opera music was atmospheric but everything else was just average . This is a game where the pros b * * * * slap the cons and give birth to a classic . If you like survival horrors , and I guess RPGs also , don't skip on this CINEMATIC GAME MASTERPIECE ( a lot of people miss out on the fact this is a game that plays out like a movie ) . Oh , P.S . : WHERE THE HELL IS THE REMAKE FOR THIS , SQUARE ? ! DON'T ALLOW THIS GAME TO BE FORGOTTEN WITH OTHER PSX CLASSICS . AT LEAST SELL THE F-KING RIGHTS TO KONAMI . TEAM SILENT WOULD TREAT THIS BABY RIGHT .
      • 032 4  I'm a big rpg fan , and have been playing them ever since I can remember . Parasite Eve is an excellent , well designed game , but it does have its shortcomings , especially when compared to the mainstream rpgs like the Final Fantasy series . Your protagonist is Aya , a policewoman who starts the game by going to an opera show . During the solo singing part from a mysterious girl , the entire audience spontaneously combusts . . . except for Aya . You proceed to unravel the mystery of this girl , the power she has , and her connection to Aya . It's an original , if simplistic , plotline that flows pretty well . Graphics are nothing spectacular , but granted it is a psx game . Sound is more ambient than anything else . No fast-paced battle music . The combat system is an important part of rpgs . Unlike most games , you only control a single character ( there is no party of characters in this game ) . She can walk freely during the entire battle while her attack meter builds up to maximum , then she can take an action , whether it be attacking , using an item , or magic ( well not really magic , but it's the best description I can give without spoilers ) . Then you proceed to run around an dodge enemy attacks while waiting for your attack meter to reach maximum again . A tad repetitive . Or it would be if the game was longer than 15 hours ( unless you want to try that massive 100 level secret area ) . When you level up , you also get a bunch of points that you can spend . You can spend them directly on Aya and improve your base stats ( or maximum inventory space to carry more healing items ) , or upgrade your weapons with them ( kind of pointless since you get a lot of new weapons , at least in the beginning ) . Nifty system , but it doesn't make up for the shortcomings of the game . Parasite Eve is evidence of how a game should be made . It is very well designed . However , it lacks the fun factor that other rpgs have . If you are looking for older rpgs to try , give Star Ocean 2 a look . - Mark Lauer
      • 034 4  Pasite Eve is a great game that delivers one great action packed story , beginning to end . You play as a detective named Aya Brea , who lost her mother and younger sister at a young age . In the game you get powerfull weapons that you can combine together to get even a more powerful weapon ! You also get great spells as you level up ! The controls are very easy , Final Fantasy style . The movies in the game are fantastic , very realistic . Plus the puzzles , clues , and suspision of what you think will happen next , is great ! The drawback of this game is that it is short . It doesn't take long to beat the game , but you do get secret modes , and weapons which make up for the shortness of the game . If you like action styled rpg games then this game is for you ! Try it !
      • 040 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Alot of people thing Parasite Eve is crappy . What they don't realize is how well put together this game actually is . The story : You are Aya Brea , a New York cop . You are on a date with your dream guy and he takes you to an opera . As the show goes on , suddenly people begin bursting into flames around you . Taking the inititive , you persue the attacker . You discover that the mitochondria inside our bodies have begun to revolt . You are the only who can stop them . The story seems , at first glance , to be completly uninspired . Even the main character's name is kinda lame . But as the story unfolds , the plot twists and turns like a serpent , leading to the final conflict between Aya and the Ultimate Being . I was turned off the first time I played it . The puzzles can be a bit difficult at times , mainly because items you interact with are occasionally hard to manipulate or even see . For instance , I was stuck at the end of the 1st disc because I couldn't find the door that would allow me to leave the water filtration center . But all in all , this game is fun . There is even a good amount of replay value because once you beat the game , you gain access to the Crysler building which is 100 floors of enemies . Once you beat that , you are givin the oppertunity to fight with the true boss of the game , the original Eve . Once you beat her , then the true end of the game you will see . Don't knock this game . It has an impressive fighting system that was used for Vagrent Story . This is a game for fans of Survival Horror and RPG's .
      • 049 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve is an amazing role playing game that I have played at least six times . It does have some problems but is a very satisfying game nonetheless . The plot concerns an actress in an opera who develops psychic powers and burns everyone who is attending the opera . Everyone except for the heroine Aya Brea who faces the actress and is immune to her power . What is the actress ' plot ? Why is Aya immune ? These questions are answered within the next six climactic days in this game . The story is intriguing and though filled with horror elements ( mutating dogs , mice , dinosaurs , and other creatures ) it doesn't jump out and scare you like Resident Evil or even subtly creep you out like Silent Hill . It is much more of an RPG at heart than an action game . Of the RPG elements my favorite was the ability to customize your weapon . There are many effects that can be loaded on to a weapon ( acid , poison , freeze , tranquilizer , etc ) to various effects . You can decide how to change your weapon and different combinations yield very different effects . It's a lot of fun to experiment and try to come up with the ultimate combinations ( hint : make sure you keep burst and acid on your weapon ! ) . Aya's Parasite powers are beautifully and briefly rendered but seem pretty standard for an RPG . The graphics are consistently beautiful and the New York locations are rendered as realistically as the plot allows . The sound is a mixed bag . The underscoring is generally good but sometimes too uptempo for the dark themes of the game . The sound effects are somewhat tinny and sometimes there is no ambient noise in the game ( no street noise in New York city ! ) . The game also includes an EX game feature that is available after the first play through . This is a 77 story building ( the Chrysler building ) with a boss appearing every 10 floors . This is frustrating because there is no way to save right before a boss and if you die , you must repeat at least 10 floors before you can battle it again . The floor maps change from floor to floor but there is still an element of repetition as the floors wear on . The floors near the top are very tough and become very tedious if you have to repeat them . This does open up an alternate ending of the game and fill out the plot just a bit more . Overall , a fun but flawed package from Square . If you only play it through once it is a bit brief ( probably less than 10 hours ) but it is intriguing and I have returned to it many times !
      • 050 4  Parasite Eve is an amazing role playing game that I have played at least six times . It does have some problems but is a very satisfying game nonetheless . The plot concerns an actress in an opera who develops psychic powers and burns everyone who is attending the opera . Everyone except for the heroine Aya Brea who faces the actress and is immune to her power . What is the actress ' plot ? Why is Aya immune ? These questions are answered within the next six climactic days in this game . The story is intriguing and though filled with horror elements ( mutating dogs , mice , dinosaurs , and other creatures ) it doesn't jump out and scare you like Resident Evil or even subtly creep you out like Silent Hill . It is much more of an RPG at heart than an action game . Of the RPG elements my favorite was the ability to customize your weapon . There are many effects that can be loaded on to a weapon ( acid , poison , freeze , tranquilizer , etc ) to various effects . You can decide how to change your weapon and different combinations yield very different effects . It's a lot of fun to experiment and try to come up with the ultimate combinations ( hint : make sure you keep burst and acid on your weapon ! ) . Aya's Parasite powers are beautifully and briefly rendered but seem pretty standard for an RPG . The graphics are consistently beautiful and the New York locations are rendered as realistically as the plot allows . The sound is a mixed bag . The underscoring is generally good but sometimes too uptempo for the dark themes of the game . The sound effects are somewhat tinny and sometimes there is no ambient noise in the game ( no street noise in New York city ! ) . The game also includes an EX game feature that is available after the first play through . This is a 77 story building ( the Chrysler building ) with a boss appearing every 10 floors . This is frustrating because there is no way to save right before a boss and if you die , you must repeat at least 10 floors before you can battle it again . The floor maps change from floor to floor but there is still an element of repetition as the floors wear on . The floors near the top are very tough and become very tedious if you have to repeat them . This does open up an alternate ending of the game and fill out the plot just a bit more . Overall , a fun but flawed package from Square . If you only play it through once it is a bit brief ( probably less than 10 hours ) but it is intriguing and I have returned to it many times !
      • 073 4  Parasite Eve is a game that blends both the survival-horror and RPG genres together , keeping the best of both worlds . Ultimately , this makes this a unique game the likes of which I've never seen successfully repeated ( yes , the sequel is quite bad ) . That being said , I really enjoyed this game , and I'm sure you will too ! Graphics ( score 7 / 10 ) : The graphics look a bit dated by today's standards , and weren't even the absolute best for their time . However , they look good enough , and are not too displeasing to the eye . The CG cutscenes still look excellent , in my opinion , and do a good job of showcasing the freaky creatures that the game features . Music ( score 8 / 10 ) : I really love the music for this game ; I even went and got the soundtrack because I enjoyed it so much . My only complaint is that the opera scene in the game uses a synthesized vocal track which sounds absolutely hideous compared to the regular opera singer's voice on the soundtrack . Why they didn't just use the un-synthesized song is beyond me . Also of note is the excellent exploration-related sound effects . I don't think I've ever heard squeakier , creepier door sounds in my life . Yes , these sounds are a bit unnaturally loud , but they are well-suited to this type of game , and add to the creepiness factor . Unfortunately , in battle sounds like gunshots are oddly muted - - eve the rocket launcher is quiet . One more thing - - even though the music itself is great , there are times when it is strangely absent . At times I can tell that the silence is used for dramatic effect , at other times it just seems random . For instance , the Weapons Department of the police station ( where I store my excess crap ) almost always has no music , but the rest of the station does . This makes no sense at all . Oh well . Rest assured that the negative points to the music really don't detract much from the overall fine experience . Characters ( score 8 / 10 ) : Aya is the main character , and the only character which you will get to control . That being said , I really liked her and think she is more than capable of carrying the game alone . Being a survival-horror sort of game , only having one character helps add to the feeling of loneliness and fear since you are on your own . One thing I really like about Aya is that she is not treated like a stereotypical girly-girl nor as a blatant sex-object . This unfortunately seems to happen a lot in games where the main character is female . She is very much a believable no-nonsense cop . After seeing too many games where the female characters fight while wearing mini-skirts and heels ( who fights monsters in a mini-skirt ? ! ) , I've really started to appreciate the fact that the designers opted for realism in Parasite Eve and put Aya in jeans , sneakers , and a jacket . It's really unusual to see such a believable female lead character , and I'm very pleased . As for the other , supporting characters ( and even Aya herself ) , they do not get a lot of background information or dialogue , and do not really get a lot of character development . The other characters are really more archetypal characters , such as the workaholic cop who doesn't spend enough time with his family , or the nerdy , socially inept scientist . Even though their personalities aren't deeply developed , you can still understand and relate to them as characters because you're familiar with the archetypes . This lack of deeper characters normally wouldn't work in a traditional RPG , but the game pulls it off well because it is more story-driven . Story ( score 9 / 10 ) : The story takes place in a fairly short amount of time ( 6 days ) , but it's very engaging . True , the premise of sentient mitochondria is a bit far-fetched , but if you suspend your disbelief , the story is incredibly enjoyable . Square did a good job of crafting a creepy tale full of hideous monsters that'll keep you on the edge of your seat . The main storyline is great , but one thing I must point out ( without spoiling anything ) is that the bonus ending ( for going through the Chrysler Building in the EX Game ) is a real bust . I felt so cheated after seeing that ending - - it is way not worth the effort to get . However if you stick to the main game , you're likely to have a great time . Battle System ( score 10 / 10 ) : The game designers did a great job of blending action elements and turn-based gameplay to give us an enjoyable hybrid . You can move Aya freely around during battle to dodge enemy attacks while waiting for your time bar to fill . Once it's full , you hit the X button to bring up an attack menu and a grid . The grid shows you the range of you're weapon . Simple , yes ? Also , you can opt to open up your menu when you get your turn and use an item instead of attacking . The game features many guns and armor which can be customized by using a tool to add features from one weapon / armor onto another . You also get bonus points when you level up which can be used to increase your inventory size , the speed of your time bar , or weapon / armor stats . Overall , I found the customization feature to be very enjoyable . Gameplay ( score 7 / 10 ) : This is a bit of a catch-all category for me . One thing that I found annoying was Aya's running speed ; it's like her feet are sticky or something because she runs really slowly . Another thing that was a bit annoying is that the game has random battles , but they aren't exactly random . There are hot spots on the floor that can trigger random battles if you happen to step in that area . Unfortunately , these are somewhat few and far between , and the more they are triggered , the lower your chances of getting that spot to trigger again . While this is good because you have fewer random battles than a normal RPG , it would've been easier to level-raise if the game featured just regular old random battles that trigger every few steps or so . Other than that , the gameplay is mostly positive . I really enjoy how you can return to previous locations to level-raise or get items ( can't leave the final area at the end of the game , unfortunately ) . I also like the fact that they kept the survival-horror feel of having limited inventory space but also gave you a convenient place you can store extra items ( in the Weapons Department of the Police Station ) . Overall , I think the game designers did a very good job of combining the best elements of survival-horror and RPG gameplay . Overall ( score 9 / 10 ) : NOTE this score is not an average ; it's my subjective overall score . If you're a fan of RPG's and always wanted to play a survival-horror game but really hate the gameplay element of the latter , then Parasite Eve is for you ! It's really quite sad that Parasite Eve is the only game I've found that successfully pulls off this blending of genres ; I really wish there were some more ( Parasite Eve 2 , unfortunately , was quite awful ) . I strongly urge you to add this game to your collection ; you won't be disappointed !
      • 074 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) A fun game with only a few down points 1 . it's short , only 10 hours to beat and 2 disc's . 2 . Aya runs very slow and looks funny while running . but besides that a very enjoyable RPG with a differnt attitude . The story of mitochondria eve told by sqauresoft in this game is a fasinating one . People say it is Final Fantasy meet Resident Evil , I say its True Science meets Stephen King .
      • 075 4  A fun game with only a few down points 1 . it's short , only 10 hours to beat and 2 disc's . 2 . Aya runs very slow and looks funny while running . but besides that a very enjoyable RPG with a differnt attitude . The story of mitochondria eve told by sqauresoft in this game is a fasinating one . People say it is Final Fantasy meet Resident Evil , I say its True Science meets Stephen King .
      • 078 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) I loved this game back when it came out . Very unique RPG and Aya Brea is the hottest RPG character ever . The setting was awesome ( New York coool ! ) and the story was good too . It's science-fiction but it's not too intelectual ( sp ? ) I bought this game because I lost it a long time ago and yes , this game still rocks . Way better than the 2nd one which is a Resident Evil rip-off .
      • 079 4  I loved this game back when it came out . Very unique RPG and Aya Brea is the hottest RPG character ever . The setting was awesome ( New York coool ! ) and the story was good too . It's science-fiction but it's not too intelectual ( sp ? ) I bought this game because I lost it a long time ago and yes , this game still rocks . Way better than the 2nd one which is a Resident Evil rip-off .
      • 080 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Have you ever wondered what would happen if Resident Evil and Final Fantasy had a baby ? If so , the answer is Parasite Eve . The story is about an NYPD cop named Aya Brea , whose life gets turned upside down during a visit to a theater . She goes to see an opera with her boyfriend , and all seems to be going well , the singer ; Melissa ; has a beautiful voice and everything is running perfectly until people start to self-combust ( catch fire by themselves ) . Only Aya miraculously survives and Eve has mysteriously disappeared , so you must go find her , and as a dutiful police officer , arrest her . Then wierd things start happening in the dressing room area . A rat suddenly appears , and then it begins squealing uncontrollably as it begins to mutate into a grotesque abomination ( Remember the scene in The Thing when the dog changed into the alien ? Yeah , it was that disgusting . ) Then it turns out Melissa is a horrible monster called Eve , who can spawn creatures called Neo-Mitochondria . As the game explains it , this particular parasite makes the mitochondria in the cells gain more energy than the cell itself causing the body to get really hot and make it catch on fire by itself or turn into a gel substance . There is a more detailed explanation in the game , but I gave you the shorter version . Then you begin to have strange visions from your past that you'd long forgotten for good reasons . This is only the beginning of the game , you face even more dangerous and freakier creatures later . This game is ultimately a quest to destroy Eve , save the world , wipe out the Neo-Mitochondria creatures , and discover the secrets of your past . This game has incredible CG-animated cutscenes that are very impressive , even to this day . The in-game graphics of the environments are incredible as well , but the character models look ugly in real-time . The gameplay is a mix of turn-based and real-time combat , what I mean is , on this game you wait your turn to attack but you can move around . Unfortunately , this can also hamper the experience in some ways because the enemies move around too , and sometimes the space you're enclosed in is too small for you to really avoid being hit . Luckily , this rarely dampers the experience because this game is absolutely incredible with its creepy Resident Evil-style creatures and atmosphere , phenomenal CG-animation , cool gameplay , storyline , cool bosses , and challenging gameplay . If you like RPGs and you like Resident Evil this game is a must-have because it's so awesome . I love this game , and there's no reason any RPG fan should hate it .
      • 081 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Have you ever wondered what would happen if Resident Evil and Final Fantasy had a baby ? If so , the answer is Parasite Eve . The story is about an NYPD cop named Aya Brea , whose life gets turned upside down during a visit to a theater . She goes to see an opera with her boyfriend , and all seems to be going well , the singer ; Melissa ; has a beautiful voice and everything is running perfectly until people start to self-combust ( catch fire by themselves ) . Only Aya miraculously survives and Eve has mysteriously disappeared , so you must go find her , and as a dutiful police officer , arrest her . Then wierd things start happening in the dressing room area . A rat suddenly appears , and then it begins squealing uncontrollably as it begins to mutate into a grotesque abomination ( Remember the scene in The Thing when the dog changed into the alien ? Yeah , it was that disgusting . ) Then it turns out Melissa is a horrible monster called Eve , who can spawn creatures called Neo-Mitochondria . As the game explains it , this particular parasite makes the mitochondria in the cells gain more energy than the cell itself causing the body to get really hot and make it catch on fire by itself or turn into a gel substance . There is a more detailed explanation in the game , but I gave you the shorter version . Then you begin to have strange visions from your past that you'd long forgotten for good reasons . This is only the beginning of the game , you face even more dangerous and freakier creatures later . This game is ultimately a quest to destroy Eve , save the world , wipe out the Neo-Mitochondria creatures , and discover the secrets of your past . This game has incredible CG-animated cutscenes that are very impressive , even to this day . The in-game graphics of the environments are incredible as well , but the character models look ugly in real-time . The gameplay is a mix of turn-based and real-time combat , what I mean is , on this game you wait your turn to attack but you can move around . Unfortunately , this can also hamper the experience in some ways because the enemies move around too , and sometimes the space you're enclosed in is too small for you to really avoid being hit . Luckily , this rarely dampers the experience because this game is absolutely incredible with its creepy Resident Evil-style creatures and atmosphere , phenomenal CG-animation , cool gameplay , storyline , cool bosses , and challenging gameplay . If you like RPGs and you like Resident Evil this game is a must-have because it's so awesome . I love this game , and there's no reason any RPG fan should hate it .
      • 092 4  Parasite Eve is about a 25 year old female cop that has been overcomed by a special power , which is called Parasite Eve.It all starts out when Aya Brea , the rookie cop , is on a date with a guy she doesn't even like at the Carnegie Hall Opera.At the opera , she is watching a show with the actress , Melissa / Eve.She looks through Aya's spirit and sees her special power , and awakens it.Then Eve , with her own power , burns the opera and kills everyone.Only Aya , her date , and Eve survive.Aya tells him to get the ( beep ) outta here.Then you have to fight Eve with a pistol vs.magic fight.That was the beginning I just told you.I won't tell you anymore.The Special Powers that Aya has are : energy shot , gene heal , cure #1 , #2 , and #3 , antidote , life scan , confusion , and liberate.Energy Shot is a beam , just like the ones in DragonBall Z , Gene Heal cures 3 HP every time you attack.Cure 1,2 , and 3 cure 50,100 , or 300 HP.Antidote cures poison , and confusion confuses enemies , and Liberate makes Aya go on Fire and then turn to an angel like monster.The boss of this whole game is Eve's son , Then , beat the game again , and you fight Aya's 8 year old twin sister who does every thing that Aya does , even liberate ! I beat this 8 times but it gets kinda of harder if you make new games.I think you should get this because it is scary on how every animal turns to a monster.It is kind of like Resident Evil.From Spngbbfan02 .
      • 095 4  Square began to experement with cinema style RPGs with Parasite Eve , based upon the book of the same name . As far as I am aware it seems that this game is a sequel of sorts to that novel , and alothough I do not believe the novel has been translated to English there is a movie based upon it that has been released state side by ADV films . The film is subtitled and not very good but does help to add more depth to the universe of Parasite Eve . I won't write much about the story , it is sufficent to say that the story is the driving force of this game which is a lot of fun , but like with other experimental games not without its flaws . The first flaw that this game has is that is controls seem a bit un responsive , and Aya moves very stifly . This game could have benifited from the motion capture techneques that were later used on Final Fantasy VIII . The next flaw is that the random encounters simmer down and eventually stop . You can wip out all enimes in a particular area making it hard to level up to riduculous levels of speed an power . Random encounters are a pain as it is , but if you're going to have them let me have enough of them to get up to level 99 and wipe the floor with the end guy . However the weapon mods are interesting , the overall gamplay is very innovative and over all this game was great . It is just a shame it was so short and impossible to make Aya an all powerful unstopable juggarnaut like you can with other RPGs .
      • 102 4  When I bought PE , by reccomendation of a friend , I must tell you , I didn't think I'd like it . I sat down and put it in and turned it on . The opening movie was awesome ! When I got to playing it I decided it was an ok game , when I got farther I realized I loved this game , I was up at 2 or 3 in the morning playing it . The controllers were not confusing , and Aya is a smary and beautiful woman on a mission . She has the help of her partner Daniel and a Japanese scientist , Maeda . I think that if you like the Final Fantasy series then you would love PE , I reccomend you go by this game and play it if you haven't already .
      • 111 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Okay . Let me tell you all , IGNORE ALL COMMENTS DISSING THIS GAME . In short , this game rules . The graphics are awesome , the storyline is fantastic and there is nothing else like it , and it isn't that confusing at all . And if it is , it's supposed to be . The battles are intense and usually hard , and they really get your heart going . By the end of the game , you really feel for the characters , and there are many parts where you stare after a non-interactive part goes through , saying , WHOA ! What was that ! or something like that . Aya isn't such a great name , but you can change it , after all ! I'd say this is the best game I have EVER played , and it caused me to buy a playstation , which I never thought i'd do . I love this game !
      • 113 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Please , give me a break . It's only short if you sit in front of your PSX for 3 days straight . Then it'll seem short . This game is one helluva RPG . The abilities , the weapons , and the graphics . The plot is rather interesting once you find out what is basically going on , you'll understand everything that happens around you . Then , the battle structure is very cool . The graphics are ASTOUNDING . And the magic abilities are nicely done . During battles , you can run anywhere that is on that screen , because that's the field . ( you can run away when you're ready if you want ) It's uses the popular charge bar , but in PE you only get to attack in a certain range . So if the you're not close to an enemy , you're SOL . Then the graphics . The FMVs are SO nicely done , and the characters in game are nearly as good . Like Adventures or RPGs ? BUY THIS GAME .
      • 114 4  Please , give me a break . It's only short if you sit in front of your PSX for 3 days straight . Then it'll seem short . This game is one helluva RPG . The abilities , the weapons , and the graphics . The plot is rather interesting once you find out what is basically going on , you'll understand everything that happens around you . Then , the battle structure is very cool . The graphics are ASTOUNDING . And the magic abilities are nicely done . During battles , you can run anywhere that is on that screen , because that's the field . ( you can run away when you're ready if you want ) It's uses the popular charge bar , but in PE you only get to attack in a certain range . So if the you're not close to an enemy , you're SOL . Then the graphics . The FMVs are SO nicely done , and the characters in game are nearly as good . Like Adventures or RPGs ? BUY THIS GAME .
      • 115 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) The story begins in New York City where Aya ( main character ) gose to an opera when all heck breaks loose . The people turn to ooz and the main actress Eve , turns into a powerful creature . This game follows a 3rd person shooter . Although you do not go running around blasting all you see , you do get a chance to fight off hidous creatures by stragizing weapon useage and ammo conservation . You also aquire the knownlage of PE and gain great powerful attacks . You get deep into the story as you learn that Aya is part of the whole thing . The Mitochandria HAS YOU . . . . . .
      • 116 4  The story begins in New York City where Aya ( main character ) gose to an opera when all heck breaks loose . The people turn to ooz and the main actress Eve , turns into a powerful creature . This game follows a 3rd person shooter . Although you do not go running around blasting all you see , you do get a chance to fight off hidous creatures by stragizing weapon useage and ammo conservation . You also aquire the knownlage of PE and gain great powerful attacks . You get deep into the story as you learn that Aya is part of the whole thing . The Mitochandria HAS YOU . . . . . .
      • 119 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Believe it or not , the game Parasite Eve owes muchof its success to its origins , a Japanese movie . In Japan , there isalways a fascination for the extreme involving much Medical as Sci-Fi knowledge . Throw in horror and you've got a mega-blockbuster that is just ripe for the game companies to pick up . The movie is the prime beginning . A Japanese doctor is toiling at the roots of human evolution , tracing it back to one woman in Africa , dubbed Mitochondria Eve . The premise is that Mitochondria provided the human being with enough energy to grow and become the complex beings we are . Instead of being malignant , the Mitochondria became assimilated and helped humans to evolve . His wife , married for a year , starts to act strange . Upon her death , her liver is removed but the doctors removing them notice that her body is incredibly hot . ( Notice something ? ) The liver is then implanted into a young girl who needs the transplant but then her body starts to react against it . It is a VERY good movie , ( its available on several Asian Online stores . . . ) . The Game takes place 5 years after the events in Japan and the researcher , Maeda , looks exactly like the Doctor . END
      • 120 4  Believe it or not , the game Parasite Eve owes muchof its success to its origins , a Japanese movie . In Japan , there isalways a fascination for the extreme involving much Medical as Sci-Fi knowledge . Throw in horror and you've got a mega-blockbuster that is just ripe for the game companies to pick up . The movie is the prime beginning . A Japanese doctor is toiling at the roots of human evolution , tracing it back to one woman in Africa , dubbed Mitochondria Eve . The premise is that Mitochondria provided the human being with enough energy to grow and become the complex beings we are . Instead of being malignant , the Mitochondria became assimilated and helped humans to evolve . His wife , married for a year , starts to act strange . Upon her death , her liver is removed but the doctors removing them notice that her body is incredibly hot . ( Notice something ? ) The liver is then implanted into a young girl who needs the transplant but then her body starts to react against it . It is a VERY good movie , ( its available on several Asian Online stores . . . ) . The Game takes place 5 years after the events in Japan and the researcher , Maeda , looks exactly like the Doctor . END
      • 121 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve is awesome ! It takes place in the Big Apple and revolves around Aya Brea , a cop , and starts in Carnagie Hall . The game has a good solid story line , the only problem is that it might be confusing for some people . The cinema is the best that I have ever seen in a game . I feel it beats Final Fantasy 7 ' s cinema , but you might disagree with me . The PRG elements are easy to understand , which makes this game a good game for beginning role players , the elements are also very unique , allowing you to customize Aya and her equipment , which is very sweet . Some problems I felt the game had were that it was too short . I bought it on a Friday and had it beat 10 hours later . The monsters were cool but fighting the same thing over and over sucks . Well I don't want to spoil the game anymore , so go out and buy the game .
      • 139 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Although PS1 seems to be something of the past now , it's always good to return to it to relive classic games , especially classics that are not on PS2 . Parasite Eve is one of those rare finds where no matter how old it is or how many times you play it , it's as good as it was the first time . Based on a popular Japanese novel ( under the same name ) , Parasite Eve stars a young female cop named Aya Brea , whom , after witnessing a chaotic senario at an opera , realizes the existance of Eve who plans on freeing the mitochondria's true powers . Aya soon gets entangled in the horrific adventure as she defends New York City from the approaching apocalypse . The absolute best thing about PE is it's so intriging and thought-provoking . It makes you think , but not to the point where you're wracking your brain out , eather . The concept of the Mitochondrias may sound bizarre but in all respect gets your creative juices flowing in a plot that PE makes seem all too real . For a fictional storyline , I haven't seen such a realistic-fictional plot like this in a long time ! Pace is steady and smooth . Some parts will be more action-packed than others , but everything's balanced off very well . Music is brilliant and I find myself watching the opening all the time . Visuals are breath-taking , considering it's age . The field / battle graphics aren't worth a full five stars ( maybe 4 ) but the cinematic scenes are , and it doesn't take you long to forget this is a game . You'll begin to think it's an actual movie . It's not unbearably long , either , so things are tight , cut to the chase , and leave you satisfied , yet wanting more . The characters too , are well-developed as far as depth . Overall , Parasite Eve is one of those rare classics that are worth going back to . You definately don't get the privlege of playing a game like this every day . If you're a fan of Sci-Fi , horror , or action-genres , PE's for you . Truely amazing !
      • 140 4  Although PS1 seems to be something of the past now , it's always good to return to it to relive classic games , especially classics that are not on PS2 . Parasite Eve is one of those rare finds where no matter how old it is or how many times you play it , it's as good as it was the first time . Based on a popular Japanese novel ( under the same name ) , Parasite Eve stars a young female cop named Aya Brea , whom , after witnessing a chaotic senario at an opera , realizes the existance of Eve who plans on freeing the mitochondria's true powers . Aya soon gets entangled in the horrific adventure as she defends New York City from the approaching apocalypse . The absolute best thing about PE is it's so intriging and thought-provoking . It makes you think , but not to the point where you're wracking your brain out , eather . The concept of the Mitochondrias may sound bizarre but in all respect gets your creative juices flowing in a plot that PE makes seem all too real . For a fictional storyline , I haven't seen such a realistic-fictional plot like this in a long time ! Pace is steady and smooth . Some parts will be more action-packed than others , but everything's balanced off very well . Music is brilliant and I find myself watching the opening all the time . Visuals are breath-taking , considering it's age . The field / battle graphics aren't worth a full five stars ( maybe 4 ) but the cinematic scenes are , and it doesn't take you long to forget this is a game . You'll begin to think it's an actual movie . It's not unbearably long , either , so things are tight , cut to the chase , and leave you satisfied , yet wanting more . The characters too , are well-developed as far as depth . Overall , Parasite Eve is one of those rare classics that are worth going back to . You definately don't get the privlege of playing a game like this every day . If you're a fan of Sci-Fi , horror , or action-genres , PE's for you . Truely amazing !
      • 142 4  It's a shame that in this world , in this age we rarely see games that have a female hero . Parasite Eve is one of those rare jewels that has a female to fill in the main role and is a good game . Not only is Aya the hero but she isn't some tiny girl whose boobs are so big it looks like she stuffs them full of basketballs . She's a realistic looking girl ( she still is quite a looker ) who can keep up with the big boys . OK enough with that the actual game is sweet ! The setting takes place in present day and still is completely realistic . Yeah I know what you people are thinking it's not realistic look at the PSX graphics ! ! ! ! I gotta admit this early PSX game doesn't hold it's own graphics wise anymore but with an awesome plot and a good battle system it just kicks , simply kicks . Aya is a police officer who ends up being our only hope . Even the military can't stand up against the enemy who fights on a genetic level . The game's plot goes all the way to Eve ( Eve is really a woman they found in Africa everyone in the world is related too , seriously look it up on a search engine ) and connects to the genes we all have . The idea that our mitochondria are against us is just ridiculous but this game pulls it off and is still extremely realistic . The game's selling point is the awesome plot that is simply genius ! Before there was Silent Hill and the creepy atmosphere it created there was Parasite Eve , this game had a creepiness of it's own but ( most likely because of Silent Hill and resident evil ) it isn't known for it's creepy side . Hell Aya is a sexy gun toting girl next door , you got a killer crazy woman , the police , hell , the government can't lay a finger on , and an awesome plot and battle system . . . What more do you want , can't wait to start playing Parasite Eve 2 .
      • 149 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Okay , so the graphics were really neat . Other than that , this game was barely worthwhile . I like corny storylines , but this one was way too corny . And I found myself having to seek out and beat the same idiotic baddies over and over again to get enough points to go to the next level , which was tedious . You also have to comb the same scenes over and over again to make sure you picked up all of the invisible weapon upgrades . But it wasn't challenging at all . Just redundant redundant . The background sounds were annoying and the dialouge was silly . I don't know why I bothered to beat this game . Now that I have , I don't have any reason to beat it again . I've seen all it has to offer , too many times !
      • 159 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) This is my favorite video game . When I first played this game , I had never played an RPG before . Now they are ny favorite genre . I love how facinating the whole idea of our mitochondria dominating us.And Aya is cool ! BUY THIS GAME ! The worst foe lies within the self . . . . . .
      • 164 4  Parasite Eve is an interesting game , one of the few that can mix a genre so difficult to create , role-playing , with a genre that can become so easily monotonous and repetitive . Fortunately , Parasite Eve succeeds in a cross-genre romp that is sure to please the fans of both genres , as well as newcomers hoping to jump on the RPG bandwagon . This was one of the first Role-playing games I had ever played , and I bought it after watching the commercial for the game , without reading a review or anything . I played the game as soon as I got home , and fell in love . During the game , you play as Aya Brea whom is out on a date at the opera with a bumbling idiot . You watch her , bored out of her mind , while a dramatic performance goes on . The actress , Melissa begins a beautiful song when chaos breaks loose when everyone in the theater begins to spontaneously combust , except of course for our hero Aya and Melissa . From there , the game takes off . The game is not without it's faults however . Character interaction is few and far between outside a few characters that are essential to telling the story . The battle system could use some definite tweaking , as I feel there should not have been random battles in a game like this . You also cannot escape from battles , which means you'd better be good at avoiding attacks our you won't survive very long . Fortunately , with even with it's faults , the battle system is one of the better conceived . You can move around and if you get hit , it's not because of the computer cheating or whatever , it's because of you . Lastly , the only other fault is that the game is very short and has essentially no replay value other than a small bonus that isn't that entertaining . Overall , the game is pretty darn good . It's worth the purchase if you are new the role-playing genre , or if you are a fan of action games just seeking a new twist .
      • 178 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Parasite Eve is the ultimate videogame ever created.When I was younger , my dad had it and I loved it ! Unfortunately , it broke 4 years ago.After going through many different plazas and videogame stores , I finally found the last copy of the game on a website ( by the way , it's not eBay ) . This game is the 6 day story of Aya Brea , a rookie cop , age 25 . ( Yes , I do remember , it was the greatest game of all time . ) Also , there is a Parasite Eve movie.It takes place like 2 years or more before Aya is born , and it tells about Aya's mother , who had similiar Mitochondria Cells to Eve.I am a fiend , even though people do not know how I truly loved Parasite Eve.Now you probably think I'm crazy.Oh , and if you love Parasite Eve , you'll love Tekken 1 - 4 . Tekken 5 is comin out next week , and you'll also love Death By Degrees and Resident Evil 4 . Well , thanks for reading ! Bye !
      • 179 4  Parasite Eve is the ultimate videogame ever created.When I was younger , my dad had it and I loved it ! Unfortunately , it broke 4 years ago.After going through many different plazas and videogame stores , I finally found the last copy of the game on a website ( by the way , it's not eBay ) . This game is the 6 day story of Aya Brea , a rookie cop , age 25 . ( Yes , I do remember , it was the greatest game of all time . ) Also , there is a Parasite Eve movie.It takes place like 2 years or more before Aya is born , and it tells about Aya's mother , who had similiar Mitochondria Cells to Eve.I am a fiend , even though people do not know how I truly loved Parasite Eve.Now you probably think I'm crazy.Oh , and if you love Parasite Eve , you'll love Tekken 1 - 4 . Tekken 5 is comin out next week , and you'll also love Death By Degrees and Resident Evil 4 . Well , thanks for reading ! Bye !
      • 187 4  This review is from : Parasite Eve ( Video Game ) Not that believability should be integral to the success of a game , but all too often , I found myself shouting that's a lie ! or that violates laws of physics ! while playing this game . What annoyed me , I guess , is that the game tries to present a fictional tale as though it really could happen in today's world , dreaming up all sorts of metaphysics to support itself . ( Intelligent atoms ? Please ! ) Despite a somewhat ludicrous plot , the game is fun to play , if you like laborious action or are easily entertained . The fight engine is well-designed , yet difficult to get acquainted with , menus are unintuitive ( don't click the wrong button , or your gun vanishes forever ! ) and the protagonist runs like a pack mule on NyQuill . This , plus the fact that areas are vast , makes for a slow-paced game , wherein you can spend an hour merely trying to get your character to her next destination . So if you're looking for a game that combines the plot of Resident Evil with the fight engine from Secret of Mana , and throws in ( then magnifies ) the flaws from both games , this is a must have . Otherwise , spend your money on something else . ( Like a bike , a tennis racket , a pair of skis , a book , etc . )
      • 188 4  Not that believability should be integral to the success of a game , but all too often , I found myself shouting that's a lie ! or that violates laws of physics ! while playing this game . What annoyed me , I guess , is that the game tries to present a fictional tale as though it really could happen in today's world , dreaming up all sorts of metaphysics to support itself . ( Intelligent atoms ? Please ! ) Despite a somewhat ludicrous plot , the game is fun to play , if you like laborious action or are easily entertained . The fight engine is well-designed , yet difficult to get acquainted with , menus are unintuitive ( don't click the wrong button , or your gun vanishes forever ! ) and the protagonist runs like a pack mule on NyQuill . This , plus the fact that areas are vast , makes for a slow-paced game , wherein you can spend an hour merely trying to get your character to her next destination . So if you're looking for a game that combines the plot of Resident Evil with the fight engine from Secret of Mana , and throws in ( then magnifies ) the flaws from both games , this is a must have . Otherwise , spend your money on something else . ( Like a bike , a tennis racket , a pair of skis , a book , etc . )

    • You are Aya Brea , a New York cop . You are on a date with your dream guy and he takes you to an opera . As the show goes on , suddenly people begin bursting into flames around you . Taking the inititive , you persue the attacker . You discover that the mitochondria inside our bodies have begun to revolt . You are the only who can stop them . The story seems , at first glance , to be completly uninspired . Even the main character's name is kinda lame . But as the story unfolds , the plot twists and turns like a serpent , leading to the final conflict between Aya and the Ultimate Being . I was turned off the first time I played it . The puzzles can be a bit difficult at times , mainly because items you interact with are occasionally hard to manipulate or even see . For instance , I was stuck at the end of the 1st disc because I couldn't find the door that would allow me to leave the water filtration center . But all in all , this game is fun . There is even a good amount of replay value because once you beat the game , you gain access to the Crysler building which is 100 floors of enemies . Once you beat that , you are givin the oppertunity to fight with the true boss of the game , the original Eve . Once you beat her , then the true end of the game you will see . Don't knock this game . It has an impressive fighting system that was used for Vagrent Story . This is a game for fans of Survival Horror and RPG's .
      • 011 4  Parasite Eve's best feature is probably the story . It's hard to put down . You really want to play as long as possible just to see how the story will reveal itself . I like this one better than Parasite Eve II . The second game has better graphics , but you lose the ability to customize / modfiy your equipment . Setting up your own unique equipment is a huge factor in enjoying the game . Too bad the game is a little bit short . But you can got through it a second time . It's actually better the second time around , even though the monsters get tougher . You can allocate more bonus points and effects to your weapon to compensate somewhat . I highly recommend this game . Especially to someone new to this type of game . Moving Aya around in this first game is a very simple task , unlike in PEII . The story is so involving that you would become a big fan of RPGs .
      • 041 4  Alot of people thing Parasite Eve is crappy . What they don't realize is how well put together this game actually is . The story : You are Aya Brea , a New York cop . You are on a date with your dream guy and he takes you to an opera . As the show goes on , suddenly people begin bursting into flames around you . Taking the inititive , you persue the attacker . You discover that the mitochondria inside our bodies have begun to revolt . You are the only who can stop them . The story seems , at first glance , to be completly uninspired . Even the main character's name is kinda lame . But as the story unfolds , the plot twists and turns like a serpent , leading to the final conflict between Aya and the Ultimate Being . I was turned off the first time I played it . The puzzles can be a bit difficult at times , mainly because items you interact with are occasionally hard to manipulate or even see . For instance , I was stuck at the end of the 1st disc because I couldn't find the door that would allow me to leave the water filtration center . But all in all , this game is fun . There is even a good amount of replay value because once you beat the game , you gain access to the Crysler building which is 100 floors of enemies . Once you beat that , you are givin the oppertunity to fight with the true boss of the game , the original Eve . Once you beat her , then the true end of the game you will see . Don't knock this game . It has an impressive fighting system that was used for Vagrent Story . This is a game for fans of Survival Horror and RPG's .

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