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Parasite Eve is the name of a Japanese novel by Hideaki Sena, first published in Kadokawa Horror Bunko, which has been adapted into a 1997 film and a 1998 video game for the Sony PlayStation by Squaresoft. A sequel to the game was released in 2000, also for the PlayStation. In addition, plans are underway to localize the novel for U.S. readers; Vertical Inc. estimates a September 2005 release date (Amazon suggests November 25, 2005). This article will focus on the video games, the first of which has a survival horror theme, but the gameplay of a role-playing game. The sequel plays as a more traditional survival horror game. DeFoes Robinson Crusoe, Newspaper edition published in 1719 A novel (from French nouvelle, new) is an extended fictional narrative in prose. ... This is a list of film-related events in 1997. ... Jump to: navigation, search Film refers to the celluloid media on which movies are printed Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as the field in general. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1998 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... A computer game is a game composed of a computer-controlled virtual universe that players interact with in order to achieve a defined goal or set of goals. ... Sony Corporation (Japanese katakana: ソニー) (TYO: 6758), NYSE: SNE is a global consumer electronics corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. ... Jump to: navigation, search The original PlayStation was produced in a light grey color. ... Square Co. ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ... A computer game is a game composed of a computer-controlled virtual universe that players interact with in order to achieve a defined goal or set of goals. ... The survival horror game is a prominent video game subgenre of action-adventure games or first-person shooters in which the player has to survive an onslaught of undead or creepy opponents, usually in claustrophobic environments in a third-person perspective. ... Computer role-playing games (CRPGs), often shortened to simply role-playing games (RPGs), are a type of video or computer game that traditionally uses gameplay elements found in paper-and-pencil role-playing games. ...

The story of the novel and movie revolve around a genetic scientist whose research in mitochondria causes him to take extreme measures to revive his wife, and eventually leads to the creation of a new threat to all mankind. In cell biology, a mitochondrion is an organelle found in the cells of most eukaryotes. ...


Parasite Eve

Parasite Eve
Developer(s) Square Co., Ltd.
Publisher(s) Square Co., Ltd. (Japan), Square Electronic Arts (U.S.)
Release date(s) March 29, 1998 (Japan)
September 9, 1998 (U.S.)
Genre Role-playing game, Survival horror
Mode(s) Single player
Rating(s) ESRB: Mature
Platform(s) PlayStation
Media 2 × CD-ROM
System requirements Memory Card
Input Dual Shock controller

The story of the game takes place in Manhattan after the events of the novel/movie and revolves around police detective Aya Brea and opera singer Melissa Pearce, who mutates into a powerful monster known as Eve as a result of her highly advanced mitochondria. The presentation of mitochondria in the game varies from reality, but this is mostly artistic license. The basis of the plot revolves around the mutated mitochondria in Pearce's body, which have attained a sufficient level of evolution to become self-aware. They then take over her body, and manipulate it on a cellular level, allowing the body to change shape and perform supernatural feats, such as flying. The new being is then referred to as Eve. The mutated mitochondria spread out from Eve and infect hundreds of other people and animals, mutating them into monsters which spread terror and havoc. One characteristic of the mutant mitochondria is that they can produce extreme amounts of heat energy, much like spontaneous human combustion. For reasons (Aya received awakened mitochondria) revealed later in the story, NYPD Detective Aya Brea is immune to the powers of Eve, and actively fights against her. There is a side story that takes place in the Chrysler Building the second time you play the game, in which Aya's sister Maya, who also received awakened mitochondria is the final boss.
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Parasite Eve II

Parasite Eve II
Developer(s) Square Co., Ltd.
Publisher(s) Square Co., Ltd. (Japan), Square Electronic Arts (U.S.)
Release date(s) December 16, 1999 (Japan)
September 12, 2000 (U.S.)
Genre Role-playing game, Survival horror
Mode(s) Single player
Rating(s) ESRB: Mature
Platform(s) PlayStation
Media 2 × CD-ROM
System requirements Memory Card
Input Dual Shock controller

In 1999, Square released Parasite Eve II. This game followed the traditional survival horror mold, and bears little resemblance to the original game. This installment is set several years after the events in the original game. Aya is now based out of Los Angeles, working for an FBI division named M.I.S.T. (Mitochondrion Investigation and Suppression Team) that suppresses and neutralizes Neo-Mitochondrion Creatures (NMCs) in the various regions of L.A. The story eventually leads to an underground bunker in the Nevada desert and the discovery of a vast conspiracy. This game was much less popular than the original - many criticized the fact it was no longer a role-playing game but instead a survival horror game, which (while possessing many RPG elements) played very similar to the Resident Evil series. Image File history File links Parasiteeve2boxart. ... A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual) that creates computer or video games. ... Square Co. ... Video game publishers are companies that publish video games that they have either developed internally or have had developed by a video game developer. ... Square Co. ... Square Electronic Arts L.L.C., also known as Square EA, was a joint venture between console video game developers Square Co. ... December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday Anno Domini (or the Current Era), and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... September 12 is the 255th day of the year (256th in leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search This article is about the year 2000. ... This is a listing of computer and video games genres with brief descriptions and examples from each genre. ... Computer role-playing games (CRPGs), often shortened to simply role-playing games (RPGs), are a type of video or computer game that traditionally uses gameplay elements found in paper-and-pencil role-playing games. ... The survival horror game is a prominent video game subgenre of action-adventure games or first-person shooters in which the player has to survive an onslaught of undead or creepy opponents, usually in claustrophobic environments in a third-person perspective. ... In computer games and video games, single-player refers to the variant of a particular game where input from only one player is expected throughout the course of the gaming session. ... The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is a self-regulatory organization that applies and enforces ratings, advertising guidelines, and online privacy principles for computer and video games in the United States and Canada. ... ESRB M Rating Logo, claiming fair use This work is copyrighted. ... Games, like most other forms of media, may be categorized into genres based on gameplay, atmosphere, and various other factors. ... Jump to: navigation, search The original PlayStation was produced in a light grey color. ... The CD-ROM (an abbreviation for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory (ROM)) is a non-volatile optical data storage medium using the same physical format as audio compact discs, readable by a computer with a CD-ROM drive. ... Memory card for Sonys PlayStation 2 video game console. ... Dual Shock 2 The Dual Shock is the name for the PlayStation/PlayStation 2 game controller included with both consoles. ... The survival horror game is a prominent video game subgenre of action-adventure games or first-person shooters in which the player has to survive an onslaught of undead or creepy opponents, usually in claustrophobic environments in a third-person perspective. ... The City of Los Angeles (from Spanish Los Ángeles , meaning the angels), also known as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. ... Jump to: navigation, search Official FBI Seal The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a Federal police force which is the principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). ... State nickname: Silver State, Battle Born State (official) Other U.S. States Capital Carson City Largest city Las Vegas Governor Kenny Guinn (R) Senators Harry Reid (D) John Ensign (R) Official languages None Area 286,367 km² (7th)  - Land 284,396 km²  - Water 1,971 km² (0. ... Resident Evil, known as Biohazard (バイオハザード) in Japan, is a successful franchise of horror-adventure video games developed by Capcom. ...


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