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GAME PROFILE /// 1998

Parasite Eve

1998

Developer
Square
Publisher
Square, Square Electronic Arts
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Screenshots

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About the game

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

Release date
1998-03-29
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Developer
Square
Publisher
Square, Square Electronic Arts