Parasite Eve

ReleasedMar 29, 1998

PlayStation 3
PlayStation
PlayStation Portable

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.

Developer: Square
Publisher: Square Electronic Arts, Square
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Themes: Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Horror, Survival, Historical, Stealth
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Age ratings: PEGI 16, ACB MA 15+, CLASSIND 16, GRAC 15+, USK 18, CERO C, ESRB M
Time to beat: 10 h normally
IGDB rating: 71 / 100 (125 ratings)
Also known as: PE, PE1

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
PlayStation	Mar 29, 1998 · JapanSep 10, 1998 · North America
PlayStation 3	Nov 4, 2010 · JapanMar 15, 2011 · North America
PlayStation Portable	Nov 4, 2010 · JapanMar 15, 2011 · North America