![]() Parasite Eve was released in 1998, towards the end of the original PlayStation's lifespan after influential survival horror titles like Resident Evil had already made their mark. ![]() But, since there’s no one around anyway, why not take some time to wander the queue-free museums, stop to admire the stark winter beauty of Central Park and speed along the snow-packed streets of New York at high speeds without regard to traffic laws? Take it as a little Christmas present to yourself.RELATED: Parasite Eve, Square's Answer to Resident Evil, Deserves a PS5 Remake By no means am I saying that what Eve did was cool. If you’re a Scrooge-like misanthrope, Parasite Eve’s significant lack of random NPCs and pedestrians in one of the world’s most densely-packed cities (spoilery note: during the mid-to-latter part of the game, most of New York has either spontaneously combusted, been melted down into a mass pile of cellular sludge, or killed off by mutant animals), will be a breath of fresh air to you. On an emotional level, it is a time of intense pressure to circumvent any unfortunate circumstances going on and bust your ass to make it “the best Christmas ever!” Freezing winds whip around skyscrapers and right into your bones as you fight to get a taxi. Sub-zero temperatures relocate the homeless to the morgue, while greed merrily swaps hands at the Stock Exchange. Christmas in Manhattan is not always the best time or place on Earth to find examples of peace and goodwill towards men. The game’s grim plot plays into the coldness and existential dread of the season, especially in New York. An M-rated genetic-mutant-fighting RPG that transpires on Christmas Eve? Oh, thank you, Santa!Ĭhristmas in Manhattan is not always the best time or place on Earth to find examples of peace and goodwill towards men. In fact, the first time I played it, I recall a slight twinge of excitement. Anyone who’s been in New York during Christmas can attest to the accuracy of these iconic sights, but the juxtaposition of an ominous piano score serves a disconcerting reminder that this is no holiday game. ![]() From a bird’s-eye view of Manhattan’s honking cars lining the streets, to the lit Christmas tree at Rockafeller Plaza, where the camera conspicuously zooms in on a bright red ornament engraved with a boilerplate “Merry Christmas 1997” greeting. Riding high after their success with Final Fantasy VII, Square Studios gladly took up the challenge of carrying on the doctor’s good work and adroitly adapted Parasite Eve into a 3D low-poly smash for Playstation, albeit with a few liberties. High praise indeed, and as such positioned it to be adapted into manga, film and a series of video games. Sena’s master plan or not, Parasite Eve’s inclusion of such obscure scientific language was an interesting exercise in latent learning, leaving half the critics scrambling for their dictionaries, and the other half hailing it as a new dawn of Japanese horror. RELATED: 10 Best Romance Relationships In PlayStation Games, Ranked ![]()
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