Parasite Eve innovated a few things that haven't really been replicated in modern RPGs. I love the idea of a short, cinematic RPG. What it lacks in length it makes up for with its great pacing and fun battle system. The writing is a really fun mix of paranormal and psuedoscience and plays out like a great episode of the X-Files. The music is also incredible. Even though it's short there's a really cool New Game Plus mode that includes a huge bonus dungeon. I'd like to see more RPGs like this that just have a simple, 4-5 hour story that's full of memorable scenes and moments with very little fluff and a fun mechanics.

This would be 5 stars but I'm knocking it for its bullshit finale. You move abruptly into the point of no return with absolutely no warning and I could see someone who's unfamiliar with this game getting themselves into an unwinnable position for the final battle. After that final battle you're put into an instakill chase sequence which would require trial and error for anyone not looking at a guide or map. Oh and after you get caught you have to do the final battle all over again. In particular I found myself getting caught on the last hallway despite moving in the right direction at the right time. If you're emulating this will be less of an issue, but it's executed so poorly that often times when I replay the game I just stop at that point.

Reviewed on May 15, 2023


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10 months ago

Yeah, I died getting chased too! Because I tried to save. Ticked me off…

10 months ago

Got that final chase sequence is awful.