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Parasite Eve II


9.1

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Parasite Eve

Official Game Site

PUBLISHER:	Square Electronic Arts
DEVELOPER:	Sqare Soft
GENRE(S):	Adventure
PLAYERS:	1
ESRB RATING:	M (Mature)
RELEASE DATE:	September 12, 2000

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

Official U.S. Playstation Magazine

Leave it to Square to find a way to combine survival-horror and RPG elements into a gripping adventure. [Nov 2001, p.50]

Spank!

A cracking title, that's so finely tuned and crafted as well as addictive and compelling.

Antagonist

If you enjoyed "Parasite Eve," be prepared for something different -- better in gameplay, but maybe not as classy in story.

Daily Radar

Fans of the original game who lamented its poor battle system may now drop their pants and do the hootchie-koo in celebration.

Happy Puppy

The combat aspect could stand another tweak or two, but the intriguing story -- a blend of creepiness and conspiracy--keeps these discs in the console until the final credits run.

Hot Games

If you've gotten tired of the same old formula, or you're a big fan of the more RPG-like combat system of the original game, you may want to pass on PE II.

GamePro

A challenging game that tells a good story (if you get the best ending that is). Lots of replay value and let's not forget huge full screen bosses.

CNET Gamecenter

A weird combination of action, puzzle solving, and strategy that is freakishly fun.

Core Magazine

With an engaging story to complement the gameplay, it is only the game's problematic control and disjointed pace that keep it from scoring higher.

Gaming Age

A good sequel that would have been great if the story had more substance.

GameSpot

It's a close contender with all the latest horror-themed action-adventure games for the PlayStation, even though it isn't as engaging or intense as it might have been.

GameCritics

While Parasite Eve II meets most of the criteria for a fairly good horror shoot-em-up, the biggest problem with it is that it doesnt really add anything that hasnt been done before several times. The underlying, flawed control framework of the game has already been revised and improved upon by other games.

IGN

Your average person can only take so much -- and getting killed by a group of bats while trying to get to a save point after killing a very strong and challenging boss is enough to drive most rational individuals insane.

Game Revolution

More work should have been put into the plot and storytelling of the game.

The average user rating for this game is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Mark D. gave it an8:
Much more then an Resident Evil clone, Parasite Eve is an orginal and, at times, stunning mix of survival horror & RPG. In fact it's superior to Resi in many ways and goes down as one of the Playstations most under rated games. Buy it you fools!

Nathan G. gave it a9:
Well executed, well scripted game with compelling gameplay and plot progression.

Håkan L. gave it an 8:
At least 8 points. Better than first game. Easy menu system than first. A great game but not perfect.

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