Parasite Eve

Parasite Eve

1998 · Square

4.13 out of 5, 122 ratings

About

Parasite Eve is a survival horror role-playing video game developed and published by SquareSoft (now Square Enix) for the Sony PlayStation console. The game follows the story of Aya Brea, a rookie NYPD officer who becomes embroiled in a series of bizarre and deadly events related to a genetic mutation known as mitochondria. The game combines elements of horror, science fiction, and RPG gameplay, featuring real-time battles, exploration, puzzle-solving, and character development. The game's plot is inspired by the novel of the same name by Hideaki Sena, and its gameplay mechanics were influenced by the Final Fantasy series. Parasite Eve was critically acclaimed upon its release in 1998, and is widely regarded as a classic of the survival horror genre.

Release date
March 29, 1998
Developer
Square
Publisher
Square Electronic Arts, Square
Genres
Role-playingAdventure
Themes
ActionFantasyScience fictionHorrorSurvivalHistoricalStealth
Age rating
PEGI 16ACB MA 15+ClassInd 16GRAC 15+USK 18CERO CESRB M

Media

Platforms

PlayStation 3
PlayStation
PlayStation Portable

Release dates

PlayStationFull release
Japan · Mar 29, 1998
PlayStationFull release
North America · Sep 10, 1998
PlayStation 3Digital compatibility
Japan · Nov 4, 2010

Time to beat

Average10 h