Parasite Eve
Parasite Eve is a pioneering survival horror RPG developed and released by SquareSoft (now Square Enix) for the iconic Sony PlayStation. This thrilling game follows rookie NYPD officer Aya Brea as she navigates a nightmarish series of events triggered by a mysterious genetic mutation called mitochondria. Blending chilling horror elements with science fiction and RPG gameplay, it features engaging real-time combat, immersive exploration, brain-teasing puzzles, and deep character development. Inspired by the novel by Hideaki Sena, Parasite Eve’s gameplay drew notable influence from the beloved Final Fantasy series. Released in 1998, this title received widespread critical acclaim and is celebrated as a timeless classic in the survival horror genre.
Parasite Eve is an iconic horror RPG that immerses players in the unsettling journey of NYPD rookie Aya Brea. During a shocking opera night in Manhattan, a singer named Melissa undergoes a nightmarish transformation that ignites a catastrophic fire, claiming the lives of most attendees. Aya, who witnesses this chilling event, soon learns that Melissa’s transformation is tied to a mysterious force known as mitochondria.
As the gripping narrative unfolds, Aya finds herself locked in a fierce battle against Eve, a malevolent entity spawned from Melissa’s mitochondria, who aims to exterminate humanity and establish a new dominant species. To thwart Eve’s sinister plans, Aya must uncover the truth of her own extraordinary physiology and its connection to the mitochondria. Teaming up with scientist Kunihiko Maeda and NYPD detective Daniel Dollis, Aya faces off against Eve and her terrifying minions in a race against time to save humanity.
Set over six harrowing days, each chapter presents new trials and shocking discoveries for Aya as she strives to halt Eve’s devastating agenda. As she progresses, Aya unlocks powerful new abilities, tapping into her own mitochondria’s potential, growing increasingly formidable in the process. Ultimately, Aya’s journey culminates in an epic showdown against Eve, with the fate of the world hanging precariously in the balance.
