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Parasite Eve
Square USA
March 28, 1998
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), AdventureDevelopers
Square USARelease Date
March 28, 1998 (26 years and 10 months ago)Publishers
Square Electronic Arts, SquareContent Rating
M Animated Violence, Mature Sexual Themes
M Animated Violence, Mature Sexual Themes
Franchises
Parasite Eve II, The 3rd Birthday
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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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Role-playing (RPG), AdventurePlatforms
PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation VitaDevelopers
Square USARelease Date
March 28, 1998 (26 years and 10 months ago)Publishers
Square Electronic Arts, SquareContent Rating
M Animated Violence, Mature Sexual Themes
M Animated Violence, Mature Sexual Themes
Franchises
Parasite Eve II, The 3rd BirthdayCommunity
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